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Lynn Marriott, a GOLF Top 100 Teacher, recently shared valuable advice on the amount of time a golfer should spend over the ball before hitting a shot. In a video posted to the LPGA Professionals YouTube page, Marriott introduced the concept of the “Think Box” and the “Play Box.” According to Marriott, players should minimize their thinking after addressing the ball and should shift their focus between the Think Box and Play Box to improve their pre-shot routine. The Think Box is a designated space away from the ball where golfers can sort out their thoughts about the upcoming shot,…

The final round of the 2024 Hero World Challenge is set to take place on Sunday at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas. Justin Thomas, who recently became a father for the first time, is looking to secure his first win since the 2022 PGA Championship. He has been in top form this week and currently holds the lead heading into the final round, with World No.1 Scottie Scheffler close behind. Fans can catch all the action on TV via Golf Channel and NBC, with coverage starting at 11:30 a.m. ET. Thomas’ performance at the Hero World Challenge has been…

The 2024 Hero World Challenge is coming to an exciting conclusion, with Justin Thomas holding a one-stroke lead heading into the final round. Thomas, who has not won since the 2022 PGA Championship, will be looking to secure a victory after a series of strong finishes in recent tournaments. His playing partner for the final round, Scottie Scheffler, has had a successful year with eight victories to his name. Thomas expressed his hope for a victory, saying that he has been working on improving his game and seeing signs of progress. He emphasized the importance of focusing on his own…

Tracy Park Hotel & Golf Club near Bath recently closed its doors after being sold to a private buyer. The venue, which features two championship 18-hole golf courses and a Grade II listed 40-bed hotel, was put on the market with a guide price of £12m. The 240-acre estate was originally the home of the Tracy family for 300 years before being transformed into a golf hotel in 1974. In an email to members, the general manager Greg Shaw, whose family previously owned the estate, expressed his disappointment at the closure. He explained that despite initial plans to develop Tracy…

Australian professional golfer Anthony Quayle had an eventful week at the Victorian PGA Championship, nearly completing a remarkable comeback after a costly mistake in round one. On the Open Course at Moonah Links, Quayle misunderstood the rules regarding preferred lies and incurred a seven-stroke penalty as a result. Despite the setback, Quayle remained determined to make the most of the tournament and came close to achieving a memorable victory. The confusion arose when Quayle mistakenly believed that preferred lies were in place for the entire course, based on a document he had received. However, it was later clarified that this…

Butch Harmon, renowned golf instructor and son of Masters champion Claude Harmon, recently wrapped up his final golf school at his Butch Harmon School of Golf in Las Vegas. The surprise sendoff was orchestrated by his wife, Christy, and attended by over 30 of his closest friends and family. Harmon, who has coached greats like Greg Norman, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Rickie Fowler, opened his golf school at Rio Secco GC in Henderson, Nevada, back in 1997. During the event, Harmon’s youngest brother, Billy, shared that Sam Reeves, who was Butch’s best man at his wedding, attended his first…

Anthony Quayle found himself in a precarious situation at the Victorian PGA Championship after misinterpreting the rules regarding preferred lies. This mistake led to multiple penalties and a seven-stroke penalty that Quayle imposed on himself. The incident occurred during the first round of play when Quayle mistakenly believed preferred lies were in effect for the entire course, leading him to play with lifted, cleaned, and placed balls on multiple occasions. Quayle’s playing partner, Tyler McCumber, brought attention to this error on the 15th green, prompting Quayle to call for a referee and tournament director to address the situation. Following a…

Justin Thomas finds himself in the lead going into the final round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, with a one-stroke lead over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Thomas shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 in the third round to improve his total score to 17-under 199. Despite feeling like he didn’t play as well as the previous days, Thomas made more putts and managed to secure the lead. For the last 51 holes, Thomas has been bogey-free, with his only bogey coming in the opening round. He attributed his improved putting performance to the tough conditions on the…