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The 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational features a star-studded field, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler leading the pack as the top betting favorite. Despite an injury-plagued start to the season, Scheffler has already collected two top-10 finishes, including a T3 at the Genesis Invitational. With odds starting at +350 to win, Scheffler is a formidable contender to secure his first victory of the year at Bay Hill. He will face tough competition from World No. 2 Rory McIlroy, who comes in second in the betting odds at +850. Ludvig Aberg and Xander Schauffele also pose strong challenges with odds of +1200…

In the world of professional golf, the TGL matches are heating up as teams fight for a playoff spot. Two matches are scheduled for Monday at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with the playoffs just around the corner. Only four of the six teams will make it to the postseason, adding an element of pressure and excitement to the matches. The first match of the day will see the top two teams in TGL, Los Angeles Golf Club and the Bay Golf Club, facing off. Both teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs, so this…

Ping is releasing a new line of putters in 2025 under the Scottsdale name, featuring technology borrowed from the running shoe industry. The new Scottsdale putters feature a new PEBAX elastomer insert, commonly used in running shoes for its elastic properties. This insert provides a soft and responsive feel, improving distance control and consistency. Combined with large face-insert cavities to reposition weight and increase MOI, the Scottsdale putters offer forgiveness, making them game-improvement putters. Each putter comes with an exclusive SuperStroke grip for optimal feel and stability, enhancing performance and confidence over every putt. To aid in finding the right…

Ping has introduced a new club called the BunkR, designed to help golfers get out of the sand more easily. The BunkR is an extreme version of a lob wedge, featuring Ping’s classic Eye2 wedge shape and full-face MicroMax wedge grooves. The sole is super wide for added forgiveness, with 14.5 degrees of effective bounce. The standard loft on the BunkR is 64 degrees, making it easier for golfers to hit bunker shots from a square-faced position. One of the unique features of the BunkR is that golfers can use a regular chipping motion to pop the ball out of…

Stretching before playing golf is essential for ensuring that your body is moving correctly, which can ultimately lead to improved performance on the course. Watching professional golfers, you can see that they have specific pre-round routines that include a variety of stretches to help them loosen up before teeing off. To help amateur golfers improve their game and lower their scores, top instructors in the industry have shared some of the best pre-round stretches that players can incorporate into their warm-up routine. These tips will not only help you get loose before your next round but also aid in preventing…

Joe LaCava Jr. is making a name for himself in the golf industry as a young caddie, with notable stints on Charlie Woods’ bag at the PNC Championship. LaCava Jr. recently secured his first PGA Tour victory as a caddie for Joe Highsmith, who made a pressure-packed putt for par to make the cut and went on to win the tournament with impressive rounds of 64-64. This win propelled Highsmith into the top 60 in the world rankings and earned him a spot in the Signature Events, including a potential invitation to the Masters. On the international front, Lydia Ko…

Mike Keiser, a pioneering course developer in the golf industry, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Bobby Jones Award by the USGA. Known for his transformative approach to golf course design, Keiser has made significant contributions to the recreational game by defying industry conventions. His passion for golf dates back to his childhood in New York, where he caddied and played competitively on the golf team at Amherst College. After serving in the U.S. Navy and building a successful business in Chicago, Keiser’s love for the game led him to create the Dunes Club in Michigan, inspired by…

Nestled near the vital migratory corridor between Europe and Africa, Finca Cortesin, the host venue of the 2023 Solheim Cup, has taken a groundbreaking step towards showcasing the potential for golf courses to serve as havens for biodiversity with their Golf & Birds study. Running from October 2022 to October 2023, this study exemplifies the resort’s dedication to merging sport with nature, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable golf tourism. By conducting monthly bird censuses at 11 observation points throughout their playing and non-playing areas, the resort’s team of ornithologists and environmental experts were able to identify 65 bird…