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The Maxfli Tour golf balls, including the Tour, Tour X, and Tour S models, offer top-tier performance for PGA players and amateurs alike. Priced at just under $40 a dozen, they provide comparable performance to higher-priced options on the market. PGA professional Ben Griffin has seen success with the Tour X model, ranking within the top 50 players in the world after recent tournaments. The feel of the Maxfli Tour golf balls varies, with the Tour S being the softest, the Tour being a bit firmer, and the Tour X feeling the firmest. The Tour X model stands out in…
Rory McIlroy had a profitable week at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, finishing in a tie for fifth place and earning $337,843. This payday pushed his career earnings on the PGA Tour over the nine-figure mark, making him just the second player to achieve this milestone, behind Tiger Woods. McIlroy’s success at the tournament also helped him build momentum heading into the upcoming Masters. He made a tweak to his driver and praised the host course, Memorial Park, which he had never played before. Overall, he was happy with how the week went and is looking forward to continuing to…
Michael Kim earned a spot in the Masters tournament field by finishing T32 at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, securing his position in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking. Kim’s journey to the Masters has been a rollercoaster, with the talented golfer experiencing a years-long slump following his previous appearance at Augusta National in 2019. Ben Griffin, who was also vying for a spot in the Masters field, narrowly missed out by a fraction of a world ranking point, highlighting the intensity of the competition in professional golf. Min Woo Lee captured his first PGA Tour victory…
Great putters have a specific setup trait that plays a significant role in their success on the green. Their ability to consistently sink putts stems from their solid fundamentals and approach to each putt. While everyone may have their own putting philosophy, one commonality among great putters is their attention to detail in their setup. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips has noticed a specific setup trick that all great putters utilize, regardless of their individual putting style. When great putters are preparing to take a putt, they focus on gathering information about the green and the line of the…
Alejandro Tosti gave his side of the story regarding the slow-play controversy with Min Woo Lee at the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open. The incident occurred on the 8th hole, where Lee took 12 minutes to take a drop after hitting his tee shot into a bush. Tosti was seen talking to an official about the delay, and NBC on-course announcer Jim “Bones” Mackay suggested that Tosti had been disrespectful to his playing partner, Ryan Fox, earlier in the round. As the round progressed, Tosti’s pace of play became the focus, with Mackay noting that Tosti was playing at his…
Stimp, short for stimpmeter, is a term used in golf to describe the speed of the greens. The concept was introduced by Edward S. Stimpson, who created the Stimpmeter device to measure green speed accurately and objectively. Originally made from wood, Stimpmeters are now made from aluminum and are 36 inches long with notched ends and tapered ends. They have V-shaped grooves on each side at a 145-degree angle for consistent ball roll. The device also has two ball-release notches for full-length and half-length runs. To use a Stimpmeter, find a level area of the green with 10 to 12…
Golfbreaks, the leading golf travel company in the world, has recently unveiled its new fantasy golf game just in time for the highly-anticipated Masters Tournament, starting on 10th April 2025. This game allows golf enthusiasts to create their dream team and compete for exciting prizes, including a trip for 2 to Camiral Golf & Wellness Resort in Spain. Players can select a six-player team from the star-studded field at Augusta National and participate in this immersive fantasy game. The interface of the game is user-friendly, making it accessible to both seasoned fantasy players and newcomers, thanks to experts at Hunch…
Golf Ireland has announced the arrival of the iconic Claret Jug to clubs and communities across Ireland as part of ‘The Road to The Open’ initiative. The two-week tour, which kicked off in Newtownards, County Down, will visit clubs and groups across the island of Ireland in anticipation of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush in July. The trophy will make stops at various clubs within Down, Dublin, Kildare, Offaly, Roscommon, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Limerick, Galway, Mayo, Armagh, Antrim, and Donegal during its journey around the island. Golf clubs that will host the Claret Jug will have…