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Teenage golfer Miles Russell recently competed in one of the most prestigious amateur golf events, the Jones Cup Invitational at the Ocean Forest Golf Club in Georgia. The 16-year-old shared the top of the leaderboard with Gray Albright heading into the final round of the 54-hole individual strokeplay event. Despite a strong start, Russell ultimately finished T3 after struggling on the front nine during the final round. Albright won the tournament in a playoff, joining the likes of Patrick Reed and Justin Thomas as champions. Russell’s performance at the Jones Cup Invitational was just another example of his talent and…

Gary Williams has returned to Golf Channel to host a brand-new morning studio show called “5 Clubs.” This show, which is also the name of the production company that owns it, has run for several years on platforms like YouTube and SiriusXM. Williams, a veteran sports TV host, previously hosted the morning show “Morning Drive” on Golf Channel before leaving in 2020. Now, he brings golf news and insight to viewers every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning, in addition to serving as the executive producer of the show, which is produced off-site from the network’s headquarters in Stamford. The trend…

Spanish duo Sergio Garcia and David Puig are making their first DP World Tour appearances of 2025 before the start of the new LIV Golf season. Garcia will be participating in the Bahrain Championship, starting on 30th January, marking his return to the DP World Tour after a two-year absence due to controversies surrounding his participation in LIV Golf events. Garcia’s rejoining of the DP World Tour was motivated by his desire to be eligible for the upcoming Ryder Cup, where he holds the record for the most points scored. Puig, on the other hand, will be playing in the…

During a recent trip to Carlsbad, the Fully Equipped team, which includes Wadeh Maroun, Kris McCormack, and a writer, each underwent a full bag fitting at the Titleist Performance Institute. Maroun, in particular, had an “Ahah” moment when it came to the bottom end of his bag, thanks to the addition of a Vokey SM10 46-degree pitching wedge. This club provides versatility for Maroun, allowing him to use it for a variety of shots ranging from 130 yards inwards. It acts as a utility club that can be used for knockdown shots, around the greens, and varying distances, opening Maroun’s…

Professional golf is often criticized for its slow pace, which can be mentally challenging for both players and viewers. Neal Shipley, a professional golfer, has found an unusual solution to this problem: advanced mathematics. Shipley, who has a degree in quantitative finance, enjoys using SAT math problems as a way to stay focused and relaxed during rounds of golf. He believes that math helps him strategize his shots and improve his performance on the course. Despite initially planning a career in finance, Shipley now focuses on his professional golf career while still enjoying the mental challenge of solving math equations…

Justin Rose led his Great Britain and Ireland team to a resounding victory over Continental Europe in the Team Cup in Abu Dhabi. The team dominated the first two sessions and the Saturday afternoon foursomes to take an 11-4 lead going into Sunday’s singles matches. Needing just two more points for victory, the team sealed the win with strong performances in the singles matches. Matthieu Pavon, who had previously been unbeaten while partnering with Romain Langasque, started strong in the singles matches but ultimately fell short against Tommy Fleetwood. Laurie Canter, Fleetwood, and Tyrrell Hatton all secured points for Great…

Grant Horvat, a popular social media star with nearly a million YouTube subscribers, recently announced a content collaboration with professional golfer Rory McIlroy. The announcement was made on his Instagram stories and shared on X by NUCLRGOLF, with a picture of Horvat and McIlroy with the message “Tomorrow 12pm est @rorymcilroy.” This collaboration with McIlroy is just the latest in a series of high-profile partnerships for Horvat, who has previously worked with players like Sergio Garcia, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, and Tony Finau. These videos typically involve Horvat challenging the professionals to a round of golf, starting five-under par. In…

Tiger Woods recently explained a puzzling fact about his golf shots, stating that when he is hitting his best, he often does not take divots. This revelation left many, including professional golfer Scottie Scheffler, confused and seeking an explanation. Woods elaborated on his statement during a recent video with YouTube golfer Grant Horvat, where he clarified that his lack of divots is dependent on the shot he is playing and the conditions of the course, such as wind direction. He emphasized that every swing presents a unique opportunity, and each shot requires a different approach based on the circumstances. During…