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The World Wide Technology Championship is back for the second round on November 8th at El Cardonal in Mexico, where Erik van Rooyen is hoping for a repeat victory after his win last year. The tournament features a strong field of golfers competing for the title. Van Rooyen had an impressive performance last year, finishing with a long birdie putt to secure the victory. Now, he is back to try and end his year with another win in Mexico. Van Rooyen, a two-time PGA Tour winner, teed off in the morning on Thursday and will have an afternoon tee time…

Zigit: The Future of Beverage Dispensing for Golf Courses Do you ever find yourself six holes into a round of golf, parched, and wondering when the beverage cart will finally make its appearance? It’s a common frustration for golfers and can also result in lost revenue for golf courses. But thanks to Zigit, a new technology that uses facial-recognition technology, this problem may soon be a thing of the past. Zigit is a mobile app-enabled retail platform that allows users to access beverages at Zigit-enabled dispensers in just 30 seconds. How does Zigit work? All you have to do is…

Golf driving distance is a topic that is constantly discussed in the world of golf. Whether it’s examining the impact of distance on the professional game or exploring ways for amateurs to increase their distance, hitting long drives is a key focus for many golfers. The 2024 PGA Tour season saw Cameron Champ lead the pack as the longest hitter, averaging over 323 yards per drive. This marked the first time in history that the average driving distance on the PGA Tour exceeded 300 yards. However, for the average recreational golfer, the numbers look quite different. According to a recent…

In golf, the 100-yard approach shot is a challenging aspect for amateurs to master. While it may seem straightforward, it requires a combination of trust in a specific club, understanding of yardages, and swing length. PGA Tour winner Will Zalatoris shares his insights on how amateurs can dial in their distances on approach shots from 100 yards and in. Zalatoris emphasizes the importance of controlling swing length to execute these shots effectively, taking into account factors such as weather, course management skills, and quality of contact. Zalatoris presents a unique strategy for mastering the 100-yard approach shot, focusing on feel…

Good Good Golf has seen immense success in the YouTube creator economy, with a rapidly growing following and significant financial gains. The group’s success can be attributed to their CEO, Matt Kendrick, who previously worked with a fishing channel named the Googan Squad before venturing into golf content creation. Good Good is primarily driven by a team of around 20 individuals, including producer/editors and on-camera talent. The group’s business strategy is structured around three pillars: content, merchandise, and partnerships. While content creation is essential to the brand’s success, the focus on merchandise as the primary revenue stream sets Good Good…

Rory McIlroy’s last Major win was in 2014, a year that saw the Northern Irishman dominate the golf world with wins at The Open, the PGA Championship, the BMW PGA Championship, the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, and finishing as European No.1. However, a decade later, McIlroy’s success in Majors has not seen any additional wins, with 2024 being a year of near misses highlighted by a heartbreaking loss at the US Open. Despite three wins in 2024, McIlroy has faced frustration with near misses at other tournaments, but his game has remained consistently at a high level. When comparing the statistics of…

The story of Billy Andrade and his caddie, Mark “Ziggy” Zyons, is a tale of a longstanding partnership that has stood the test of time. With Andrade turning 60, he decided to make a return to the PGA Tour after an 11-year absence, and he needed a wingman for the World Wide Technology Championship. Zyons, who had been by Andrade’s side for the past 27 years, was more than willing to step up and take on the challenge. Zyons, who had previously won the Rhode Island State Amateur in 1985, had been caddying for Andrade since the 1997 Phoenix Open.…

Tommy Fleetwood made a remarkable start to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by carding a course record-equalling 62 in the first round, taking the lead in the DP World Tour Play-Offs. The 33-year-old golfer from Southport, a two-time winner of the tournament in 2017 and 2018, shot ten under par with eight birdies and an eagle to lead the field. Fleetwood’s impressive performance put him one stroke ahead of former Ryder Cup teammate Thorbjørn Olesen and American Johannes Veerman. Starting the round with four under after just three holes, Fleetwood continued to dominate with six more gains throughout the day.…