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Jordan Spieth’s resurgence at the WM Phoenix Open has been a much-needed boost for the PGA Tour. The 32-year-old Belgian, Thomas Detry, currently leads the tournament with a five-shot lead over Spieth and others. Detry’s strong performance on Saturday sets the stage for a potentially uneventful final round, but Spieth’s presence in the mix adds excitement and intrigue to the event. After struggling at Pebble Beach last week, Spieth has shown significant improvement at TPC Scottsdale, making only one bogey through 54 holes and gaining strokes in various aspects of his game. This resurgence marks a return to form for…
Si Woo Kim made headlines during the 2021 Masters when he broke his putter on the 15th green during the second round. With four holes left to play, Kim had to putt with his 3-wood, a highly unusual situation for a professional golfer in a major championship. This incident occurred after Kim bogeyed the 14th hole and then chipped his third shot over the green on the par-5 15th. Despite the challenging circumstances, Kim managed to make par on the 15th hole with two putts using his 3-wood. He continued to putt with the fairway wood for the final three…
Si Woo Kim made headlines at the 2021 Masters when he broke his putter on the 15th green during the second round. This left him with no choice but to putt with his 3-wood for the final four holes of the tournament, including three holes on the weekend. Despite this setback, Kim managed to hold his own and finish T12, his best career major finish to date. Kim’s frustration with his putting actually began during the first round of the Masters, where he missed some key putts and found himself struggling on the greens. This frustration only increased as he…
LIV Golf made its return this week with its season-opener in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but faced criticism regarding its TV viewership. Despite the league’s deal with FOX to broadcast most of its events on either FOX or FS1, the season-opener in Riyadh was aired on FS2, leading to lower than expected viewership numbers. CBS announcer Colt Knost took a subtle jab at LIV Golf during the third round of the WM Phoenix Open, pointing out the stark difference in attendance at the course compared to the viewership numbers for the LIV event. The season-opener in Riyadh saw Adrian Meronk claim…
The 2025 TaylorMade Tour Response golf balls are the latest release from the popular golf ball brand, featuring new technology borrowed from its Tour-level counterpart, the TP5. The Speed Wrapped Core and Speed Mantle technologies from the TP5 have been incorporated into the Tour Response balls, providing more ball speed, more feel, and ultimately more distance. The three-piece construction of the Tour Response balls allows designers to prioritize both distance and feel, resulting in a soft ball with a compression rating of 70. The Tour Response golf balls also feature the same dimple pattern used on the TP5 and TP5x…
Are you an amateur golfer looking to get a head start on the upcoming golf season? With the help of GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers, we’ve compiled some of the best tips to help you prep for the 2025 season. While it may still be cold outside, there are plenty of ways to work on your game and lower your scores before the season begins. One of the key pieces of advice from our Top 100 Teachers is to focus on your short game during the offseason. Using two-thirds of your practice time to dial in your wedges and work on…
Lee Westwood encountered a strange and costly rules violation at the LIV Golf event in Riyadh. After firing an impressive first-round score of seven-under 65, putting him near the top of the leaderboard, Westwood faced a setback in the second round. On the 16th hole, his tee shot landed in a creek along the fairway. Westwood and his caddie retrieved the ball, but upon reaching the green, he realized that he had played a different ball than the one he initially hit off the tee. This violated a Model Local Rule in place for the event, resulting in a one-stroke…
Creating a consistent putting routine is essential for any golfer looking to improve their game. In a recent lesson with a player struggling with their putting, it was discovered that their issues stemmed from a lackluster routine rather than poor technique. Developing a routine can help golfers to become better putters and ultimately lower their scores. Kellie Stenzel, a GOLF Top 100 Teacher, outlines five steps to help golfers create the perfect putting routine. The first step in developing a successful putting routine is to assess the situation on the green. Golfers should observe how the green tilts, where the…