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The end of the 2024 PGA Tour season is approaching, and the nominees for the Jack Nicklaus Award and Arnold Palmer Award have been announced. Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Rory McIlroy are vying for Player of the Year, while Nick Dunlap, Max Greyserman, Jake Knapp, and Matthieu Pavon are in the running for Rookie of the Year. The writers predict that Scheffler’s impressive seven-win season will likely secure him the POY title, with Dunlap standing out as the top contender for ROY due to his historic wins as an amateur and professional in the same season. As the Hero…

The 2025 Masters is eagerly anticipated by golf fans as it is considered the best major of the year by many. Taking place at the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, this tournament features a somewhat exclusive field of around 90 golfers, compared to most tournaments that have 132 or even 156 golfers. As the calendar year moves into December, the PGA Tour’s website has already gathered the names of those who have qualified for all four of the 2025 majors, including the Masters. Among the qualified golfers are four amateurs who must maintain their amateur status to compete in the…

After a 13-year absence from the Official World Golf Rankings, Anthony Kim is making a comeback in the golf world, with his recent performance in the Asian Tour International Series event in Qatar marking a significant milestone in his career. Although Kim finished in a tie for 37th place, it was his first made cut in his comeback, which began earlier this year. This event also marked the first time in 12 years that he earned OWGR points, with his last points coming from a T42 finish at the 2012 Honda Classic. Despite only earning .36805 points for his recent…

The Celebrity Golf Tournament at South Lake Tahoe is an annual event that attracts a star-studded lineup of athletes and entertainers. The 36th annual American Century Championship golf tournament is scheduled for July 9-13, and weeklong grounds badges for the event went on sale on Dec. 1. These badges, priced at $150, include five days of admission to the tournament, including practice rounds on Wednesday and Thursday and all three rounds of the tournament from Friday to Sunday. For those unable to purchase weeklong badges in December, there will be another opportunity to buy them starting on April 1, based…

Investing nearly $1500 in a custom-fit putter may seem steep at first glance. However, a putter fitting can be a highly effective way to improve your golf game. Fairway Jockey President Wadeh Maroun recently underwent a custom fitting at Ping’s PLD Custom putter lab with Ping Master Putter Fitter Alex Webb. They started with a putter similar to Wadeh’s current model and a DS72 mid-mallet head shape designed for Viktor Hovland. After testing, Wadeh received a +1.0 putting handicap from the iPing App but Webb noted some improvements in consistency with shaft lean. They then experimented with different putter configurations,…

The Rose Estate in Detroit holds a special place in Aretha Franklin’s history, as it was once her second metro Detroit home where she sought creative inspiration and held lavish parties. Purchased by Franklin in 1994 from artist and activist Patricia Hill Burnett, the 5,623-square-foot property in Palmer Woods fell into disrepair over the years as the singer’s health declined. Following Franklin’s death in 2018, the estate was sold to Michigan developer Trevor Thomas and Brandon Lynum, who took on the ambitious task of restoring the historic house. After a year of intensive work, the Rose Estate has been transformed…

Jiyai Shin claimed her second ISPS Handa Australian Women’s Open title with a final-round 70 at the Australian sand belt in Melbourne. Shin finished at 17 under to win by two shots over Ashleigh Buhai, who closed the gap with five birdies on her back nine. This victory marked Shin’s 65th professional win and she expressed her excitement at having another Australian Open trophy, especially at Kingston Heath golf course. Hyojin Yang, a 17-year-old amateur, finished third, while Hannah Green tied for fourth after shooting 79 on Sunday. The Australian Open tournaments feature alternating tee times on Kingston Heath and…

Cyber Monday is here, and it’s the last big shopping event before Christmas, making it the ideal time to snag those last-minute golf gifts. From training aids to apparel, there are plenty of deals to be found on popular golf products. Our e-commerce editor, Sam Tremlett, is here to guide you through the best deals available this Cyber Monday. If you’re in the market for a new putting mat, our training aid tester, Sam De’Ath, has reviewed and tested various options on the market to provide you with his top picks. Several of these putting mats are currently on offer…