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Butch Harmon, a renowned golf coach, believes that the correct distance from the ball is crucial for proper ball-striking in golf. In a recent video posted on the Golf Teachers App Instagram page, Harmon shared a simple drill to help players determine the right distance from the ball. By releasing the right hand and letting it hang next to the grip of the club, players can ensure they are neither too close nor too far away from the ball. Standing too far from the ball can lead to weak slices, while standing too close can result in other swing faults.…

Justin Thomas struggled with his tee shots on the front nine at the Hero World Challenge but turned things around on the back nine by driving the ball well. This unique event, hosted by Tiger Woods at the Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas, offers players the opportunity to make changes and try new things. Thomas decided to play with a longer driver, increasing the length from 44⅞ inches to the maximum 46 inches allowed under the rules. While this change didn’t go smoothly on the front nine, Thomas believes it offers potential benefits in terms of increased ball speed…

The 2024 Hero World Challenge is well underway, with Scottie Scheffler leading the field by two strokes after a stellar second-round performance. Justin Thomas and Akshay Bhatia are tied for second place, just two shots behind Scheffler. Sepp Straka, who was a last-minute replacement for Tony Finau, is tied for fifth place at 7 under. The tournament boasts a $5 million purse, with a $1 million first-place prize on the line, as well as valuable OWGR points. As the competition heads into the weekend, golf fans are eager to watch the action unfold. The Saturday tee times feature some exciting…

The 2025 PGA Tour Champions Qualifying Tournament Final Stage wrapped up with five new members joining the senior circuit. The tournament took place at TPC Scottsdale’s Champions course, adjacent to the Stadium course which hosts the PGA Tour’s WM Phoenix Open. After four days and 72 holes, only five tour cards for 2025 were awarded, with the top five finishers earning direct entry into full-field events. Those who finished sixth through thirtieth will have the opportunity to compete in open qualifiers throughout the 2025 season. Angel Cabrera came close to securing one of the coveted top five spots, but fell…

Scottie Scheffler is leading the Hero World Challenge by two shots at the halfway point of the tournament. The third round of the competition is set to begin on Saturday at Albany GC in the Bahamas. Despite taking a break from competitive golf, Scheffler has shown no signs of rust with impressive performances in the first two rounds, shooting 67 on Thursday and a sizzling 64 on Friday. His total score of 13 under par has him in the lead, with Akshay Bhatia and Justin Thomas trailing by two shots at 11 under par, and Keegan Bradley sitting in fourth…

Scottie Scheffler, representing the United States, demonstrated exceptional putting skills during the second round of the 2024 Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas. Employing a new putting strategy, he led the field in Strokes Gained: Putting, showcasing a flawless performance in the 3 to 7 feet range until missing a challenging four-foot putt on his final hole. Despite this minor setback, Scheffler ended the round with a 64, the lowest score of the day and tied for the week’s best round. In a post-round interview, Scheffler expressed contentment with his performance, emphasizing that achieving perfection in…

Justin Thomas, a devoted fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide, will not see his team compete in the SEC title game this year. With a record of 8-3, Alabama will watch as Texas and Georgia battle it out in Atlanta. While all three teams appear to be headed to the 12-team College Football Playoff, JT finds himself torn between two teams he doesn’t particularly like. He admits to not being a fan of Texas, but also holds a healthy dislike for the Georgia Bulldogs. When asked if he is rooting for Texas in the game against Georgia, Justin Thomas expresses…

Scottie Scheffler made a surprising switch to a variation of the claw putting grip during the Hero World Challenge, despite having success with his conventional grip after working with putting coach Phil Kenyon. Since teaming up with Kenyon, Scheffler led the Tour in putting average and increased his strokes gained percentage significantly. This improvement translated to seven wins, including another Masters title, making it his most dominant season since joining the Tour in 2020. In a post-round interview, Scheffler mentioned that the switch to the claw grip was merely an experiment to continue improving his game. The decision to use…