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The 2025 Sentry kicks off its second round at the Kapalua Resort’s Plantation course in Hawaii on Friday. Collin Morikawa, a two-time major winner, is looking to start the new season strong after finishing second in the FedEx Cup standings last season. Morikawa will tee off alongside Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay at 4:27 p.m. ET on Friday. Fans can catch the action from 6-10 p.m. ET on Golf Channel or stream featured group coverage on PGA Tour Live via ESPN+ starting at 12:45 p.m. ET. The 2025 Sentry tee times for Friday’s second round are set, with players like…
Lexi Thompson, a former LPGA Tour player and 11-time winner, recently announced her engagement to boyfriend Max Provost after retiring from professional golf. The 29-year-old golfer shared the news on Instagram during a winter holiday in Whistler, Canada. Thompson expressed her excitement at starting a new chapter in her life after dedicating 14 years to her career on the tour. She mentioned that settling down, getting married, and starting a family are her top priorities moving forward. Thompson has always been a private person when it comes to her personal life, and not much is known about her fiance, Provost.…
The 2025 PGA Tour season is set to kick off with the Sentry starting on Thursday at Kapalua’s Plantation Course in Hawaii. The tournament will feature the top players from the 2024 season, including winners and those ranked within the top 50. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will be missing from the event due to a hand injury, but World No. 2 Xander Schauffele will be present, along with other top stars competing for the $3.6 million winner’s prize. To watch the first round of the 2025 Sentry on TV, viewers can tune in to Golf Channel starting at 6…
Justin Thomas is back at the Sentry on the Plantation Course at Kapalua in Maui after missing the tournament last year. Hawaii in January is fantastic, and being at the Sentry indicates success in the previous season. Thomas had a challenging 2022-23 season without a victory but finished in the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings, earning a spot in all 2025 Signature Events. Despite his mixed performance over the last two years, Thomas missed the auto qualification for the 2023 Ryder Cup and 2024 Presidents Cup but was a strong contender for captain’s picks due to his track…
Two-time PGA Tour winner Akshay Bhatia has recently been announced as the newest ambassador for TravisMathew. This partnership will see the 22-year-old wearing the Southern California brand’s apparel and footwear throughout the 2025 season, following a successful year in 2024 where he won his second PGA Tour title at the Valero Texas Open and achieved two runners-up finishes that helped him crack the world’s top 30 rankings. With a promising career ahead of him, Bhatia turned pro in 2017 and is considered one of the game’s brightest talents. He is set to make his debut in TravisMathew apparel at The…
Xander Schauffele recently shared that Team USA players are willing to donate their entire Ryder Cup payments to charity, despite facing criticism over the situation. The PGA of America announced that each player would receive a $500,000 payment, with $300,000 automatically going to charity and the remaining $200,000 left up to the players’ discretion. Schauffele clarified that the players were never seeking to line their own pockets, but rather aimed to raise more funds for charitable causes. Schauffele mentioned that USA captain Keegan Bradley had a plan in place for the team to make a special charitable donation, which was…
Callaway is set to release new Elyte hybrid and iron models for 2025, designed to improve ball speed, forgiveness, acoustics, and feel. There are four Elyte iron models available, each catering to different game improvement needs with features like Speed Frame Construction, Ai10x Face technology, and a Tri-sole configuration for consistent results. The Elyte Iron model is designed for golfers with moderate to faster swing speeds, promoting distance, consistency, and shot-shaping control. The Elyte HL model offers more loft and Ai tuning for increased launch angle, perfect for players with moderate swing speeds who need more carry distance. Elyte X…
Mike Smith, a native of Houston, TX, was raised in New Orleans, LA, and currently resides in Orlando, FL with his family. He is a First Tee Level 1 Certified instructor, passionate about sharing his love for the game of golf with the youth in the Orlando area who participate in The First Tee of Central Florida program. Growing up in New Orleans, Mike developed a deep love for the game of golf. He honed his skills on local courses and quickly realized his passion for the sport. After moving to Orlando, he became involved with The First Tee of…