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In a recent development in the world of LIV Golf, Dustin Johnson has made a strategic move by adding European Ryder Cup player Thomas Pieters to his 4Aces GC team. Pieters, who joined LIV Golf in February 2023, previously played for Bubba Watson’s RangeGoats GC team in his first two seasons. With six DP World Tour wins and an impressive Ryder Cup debut in 2016 where he won four points, Pieters finished 33rd and 30th in his first two seasons with RangeGoats GC. The addition of Thomas Pieters to 4Aces GC brings the team’s roster to five players, with Johnson…
The 2024 Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods, showcases a star-studded field of PGA Tour pros in the Bahamas. Despite being an unofficial event, the tournament features a small field of 20 players who are among the best golfers on the planet. World No. 1 and defending champion Scottie Scheffler headlines the field, alongside other top-10 players such as Ludvig Aberg and Wyndham Clark, as well as stars like Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, and Keegan Bradley. With $5 million on the line, including a $1 million winner’s share, the competition promises to be fierce. While Tiger Woods will not…
The USGA conforming list has recently added the all-new Callaway Elyte and Ping G440 drivers, exciting gear enthusiasts everywhere. These clubs undergo review and approval by the USGA and R&A before being placed on the conforming list, allowing players of all levels to use them in competition. With events like the Hero World Challenge ongoing, golfers are eager to see professionals switching to the latest gear for the 2025 season. While Callaway and Ping have not officially commented on their new releases, details about the Callaway Elyte and Ping G440 drivers have emerged from the conforming list. The Callaway Elyte…
The Hero World Challenge, an annual golf tournament hosted by Tiger Woods at the Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, will be missing one notable player this year. Tony Finau, ranked No. 26 in the Official World Golf Ranking, has withdrawn from the event. Finau’s last appearance was at the Presidents Cup, where he had a record of 2-2-0 in Team USA’s victory. The reason for Finau’s withdrawal has not been disclosed, but Sepp Straka, the runner-up in the 2023 event, has taken his place in the field. During the 2024 season, Finau had a successful run with five top-10…
The PGA Tour Champions is known for being one of the most challenging tours to maintain status on, with only the top 36 finishers at the end of the year guaranteed a spot for the next season. However, there is an opportunity for five additional golfers to earn a coveted tour card for the 2025 season at the final stage of Q-School, which is set to take place from Dec. 3-6 at TPC Scottsdale’s Champions course. These five players will be selected from a field of 78 after the first stage of the qualification events. Among the notable names participating…
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) was founded in 1950, but it wasn’t until 1975 that the organization hired its first commissioner. The newly-formed tour was initially managed by Babe Zaharias’ business manager, Fred Corcoran, with Patty Berg serving as the first president. However, it was Ray Volpe in the mid-70s who insisted on the title of “commissioner” and answering to a board of directors, setting the current system in place. Mollie Marcoux Samaan, the ninth commissioner, assumed the position in May 2021 and announced her intention to step down on December 2, 2024. Michael Whan held the position of…
The 2024 Hero World Challenge is in full swing in the Bahamas, with Scottie Scheffler as the defending champion and betting favorite. The tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods, is not an official PGA Tour event but still attracts top players looking to compete for real money and fans looking to place bets. Scheffler, who has had an incredible 2024 season with seven PGA Tour wins, is the prohibitive favorite with +250 odds-to-win. He is also the defending champion, having won the 2023 Hero World Challenge by three strokes with a final score of 20 under. In addition to Scheffler, there…
Mollie Marcoux Samaan has resigned as LPGA commissioner after a historic 2024 season. Liz Moore will serve as the interim commissioner. Mollie expressed her gratitude to the LPGA board and highlighted the growth and impact the organization has experienced during her tenure. She plans to focus on her family and continue her passion for building leaders through sports, particularly women’s sports. Since joining the LPGA in 2021, Mollie has helped solidify the association as a global leader in women’s golf. Purses have increased significantly, with major championship purses more than doubling. However, many have questioned Mollie’s vision for the tour…