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In a scathing letter to his fellow golfers, Thomas criticized the slow pace of play on the PGA Tour and urged players to provide more access and insight to keep viewers engaged. This comes after an incident at the Farmers Insurance Open where the final group took an entire hour to play the first three holes, drawing attention to the issue of slow play. The pace of play has been a hot-button topic all week, especially after last week’s American Express final round went 30 minutes beyond the scheduled coverage window during Sepp Straka’s win. Dottie Pepper, a longtime CBS…

Slow play has been a hot topic in the world of professional golf for some time now, and it recently made headlines once again at the Farmers Insurance Open. During the final round at Torrey Pines, the wind was up, and the pace of play was noticeably slow for the final group of Harris English, Andrew Novak, and Aldrich Potgieter. It took them three hours to complete their front nine, prompting CBS’ Dottie Pepper to call out the slow play during the broadcast. Pepper expressed her frustration with the pace of play issue, emphasizing the importance of respect for fellow…

Former NHL player Tyson Nash, now broadcasting for the Utah Hockey Club, recently spoke on GOLF’s Subpar podcast about his time in the NHL and his transition to broadcasting. Nash discussed how his reputation as a “pest” in the NHL was shaped during his time in the minor leagues, where he struggled to make ends meet while pursuing his dream of playing professional hockey. Despite not being a natural enforcer, Nash embraced the role of being the most hated player in the league as a way to secure his spot on the team. Nash reflected on the challenges of being…

TaylorMade has introduced TRK-R golf balls that are optimized for radar-based launch monitors like Trackman. These golf balls have radar-reflective markers underneath the cover, allowing the launch monitors to capture the full flight of the ball accurately. This innovation is crucial for golfers who take their game indoors during the offseason or inclement weather. In the past, Titleist’s RCT Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls were popular for radar-based launch monitors, but now TaylorMade is offering their own premium Tour-level TP5 and TP5x golf balls with the TRK-R technology. The TRK-R golf balls have a small amount of liquid…

The LPGA Tour recently had to cancel the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship due to financial neglect from the tournament’s underwriter, leaving world No. 1 Nelly Korda with one less title to defend in 2025. The tournament, which had a $2 million purse, was scheduled to take place at Palos Verdes Golf Club from March 20-23. The LPGA stated that the cancellation was necessary as the event underwriter failed to fulfill any payment obligations for the 2024 and 2025 events. The league is working with sponsors and stakeholders to explore options for rescheduling the event once the financial matter is…

The latest edition of The TGL is set to be the most anticipated yet, as co-founders Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy face off against each other. After Woods’ team, Jupiter Links GC, suffered a 12-1 defeat in their last match, they are eager to make amends. The match will take place on Monday 27 January, with each team competing over 15 holes in a simulator setting. The format of the match will consist of an alternate shot format for the first nine holes, followed by singles matches for the remaining six holes. With a total of 15 regular season matches,…

Joel Dahmen had an impressive performance on the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, finishing with a two-under 70 and earning a late final-round tee time. Despite bogeying on the 14th and 15th holes, Dahmen managed to birdie-par his way to a tie for fourth place at five under, just four shots behind the 54-hole leader Harris English. As Dahmen sat down for a live TV interview with CBS reporter Amanda Balionis, he reflected on his recent training experience with a Navy SEAL that has helped him improve his mental toughness. Several months ago, Dahmen’s performance…

Harris English emerged victorious at the Farmers Insurance Open with a solid performance on the final day, securing his fifth PGA Tour title and first in nearly four years. The battle came down to the wire, with English showcasing steely nerves to clinch the victory. English displayed composure throughout the day, maintaining his consistency with ten successive pars to stay at eight under with just two holes to play. His nearest challenger, Sam Stevens, was unable to apply pressure from the clubhouse, leaving the door open for Andrew Novak, who was six under, to challenge for the title. The final…