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A recent incident at Fort Myers airport left a Florida man’s golf clubs in ruins after they were set on fire during transit. John Andre, a resident of Fort Myers, had left his golf bag at baggage claim in Atlanta, only to have it returned to him in Fort Myers completely destroyed. The clubs had been dragged along the ground, causing sparks that ignited a fire, leaving Andre with a charred set of golf clubs and damaged belongings. Upon realizing the extent of the damage, Andre filed a claim with Delta for $4,000 to cover the cost of repairing his…
The PGA Tour’s silly season continues with the Grant Thornton Invitational in Naples, Florida, where Tour stars will be paired with their LPGA counterparts. Notable duos include Tony Finau and Nelly Korda, defending champions Jason Day and Lydia Ko, Rickie Fowler and Lexi Thompson, and Sahith Theegala and Allisen Corpuz. The event will take place at Tiburon Golf Club, a Greg Norman-designed course that also hosts the annual CME Group Tour Championship on the LPGA Tour. The tournament will feature a full field of players, including Jeeno Thitikul, the reigning CME Group Tour Championship winner, who is paired with fan-favorite…
If you’re an amateur golfer looking to improve your game, there are countless ways to achieve your goal. From investing in golf training aids to buying new clubs or taking lessons, there are various methods that can help lower your Handicap Index. However, according to the founder of Whoop – the official wearable tech of the PGA Tour – there are some simple actions you can take in your daily routine that may also make a difference in your performance on the golf course. Through his work with top PGA Tour players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Justin Thomas,…
The 2025 LIV Golf League is set to kick off on the 6th February in Riyadh, with a lot of movement expected in terms of trades and new players. Last year saw big names like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton join the PIF-backed circuit, so fans are wondering if there will be similar moves in 2025. While most of the schedule is confirmed, there are still spots on the 13 four-man teams that need to be filled. One notable trade already in the books is Thomas Pieters moving from RangeGoats GC to Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces GC. Additionally, following the LIV…
The Showdown 2024 is an eagerly anticipated two-on-two duel between some of the top stars in golf. The event will take place at the prestigious Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, where Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will face off against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. Golf fans can catch all the action starting at 6 p.m. ET (4 p.m. in Las Vegas) on TNT, TBS, truTV, and the B/R Sports Add-On on the Max app. For those familiar with the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Solheim Cup, the format of The Showdown will be recognizable but condensed. The…
The Rules of Golf can be complex, but with the help of our Rules Guy, all your questions can be answered. When it comes to tapping down the grass around the hole before putting, players are allowed to repair damage to the putting green, including the area around the hole. However, normal maintenance practices, natural wear, and imperfections are not considered damage and cannot be repaired. If tamping down the grass alters the ground and improves conditions affecting the stroke, the player may face penalties according to Rule 8.1a. In another scenario, a player was called out for aligning their…
Using a tee on a par 3 can be a contentious issue for some golfers, especially those who prefer to hit shots off the grass. However, Brian Manzella, a GOLF Top 100 Teacher, believes that teeing up the ball on a par 3 can significantly increase your chances of success. At a recent Top 100 Teachers Summit, Manzella emphasized the advantages of using a tee, noting that it can triple or quadruple your chance of hitting a successful shot. Manzella recommends teeing the ball up low to replicate a great lie without going overboard with tee height. The key is…
The 2024 LIV Golf Promotions event at Riyadh Golf Club features 93 players vying for a spot in the 2025 LIV Golf League. Former Ryder Cup and Walker Cup stars, along with winners of major tours worldwide, will compete in the three-day four-round event from December 12 to 14. The top-10 finishers will earn starts at all 10 of the Asian Tour-sanctioned competitions next year. LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman expressed excitement about the event and emphasized the importance of creating more opportunities for rising stars in the sport. The competition format consists of three days of individual stroke play,…