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The PGA Tour is undergoing significant changes, as announced by the Player Advisory Council (PAC) in a 23-page document. These changes, set to go into effect in 2026, include modifications to field sizes, pace of play, Monday qualifying tournaments, and the number of fully exempt players on the Tour. The PAC chairman, Camilo Villegas, had previously hinted at these changes in a memo, and they are expected to be officially approved by the Tour’s Policy Board in a vote on November 18. One of the most significant changes is the reduction of fully exempt players from 125 to 100, which…

Vanderbilt University recently unveiled its newly renovated Golf House at Vanderbilt Legends Club, boasting one of the best practice facilities in all of college golf. The $11 million renovation expanded the facility by two-thirds, adding luxurious amenities such as country-club style locker rooms, lounges, patios, a state-of-the-art gym, and training facility. The new facility includes a Hall of Fame dedicated to top pro golfers who have graduated from the Vanderbilt program, including PGA Tour pros Brandt Snedeker and Luke List, as well as LPGA pros Marina Alex and Auston Kim. Snedeker, a nine-time PGA Tour winner, was among the donors…

With advances in golf agronomy, the issue of grain on golf courses is not as prevalent as it once was, but it can still pose challenges on the greens. Grain is the tendency of grass to grow horizontally in one or more directions, with certain grass types exhibiting more grain than others. Common warm-climate grasses such as Bermuda and St. Augustine are more likely to have grain than cooler climate grasses like poa and fescue. Turf maintenance practices and environmental conditions can also influence the amount of grain in grass. While grain may not be as prominent a factor on…

The 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational is set to take place next month at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, where 16 players from both the PGA Tour and LPGA will come together to compete. The tournament will span over three days with each round featuring a different format – a scramble on Friday, foursomes (alternate shot) on Saturday, and a modified four-ball on Sunday. Sunday’s unique format will see players teeing off and then switching balls for their second shots to determine the lowest scoring team. Some of the biggest names in golf will be participating in the tournament, including…

In a recent interview, Greg Norman, the head of LIV Golf, discussed the challenges the league faces in securing a high-quality TV contract. Norman acknowledged the difficulties LIV has faced in attracting major networks to broadcast their events, leading to uncertainty in the marketplace and impacting potential sponsorships. The lack of a strong TV deal has hindered the growth of LIV and limited its revenue opportunities. Norman highlighted the importance of broadcast television in the sports industry, as networks pay leagues for broadcast rights based on viewer interest and advertising revenue. Without a substantial TV deal, LIV has struggled to…

The PGA Tour is set to vote on eligibility proposals that could affect field sizes and Tour cards starting in 2026. The proposal includes reducing the maximum field size for full-field events from 156 to 144 players, with smaller field sizes for events played after daylight saving time and special events. The goal is to reduce the number of missed cuts and provide more playing opportunities for members. The Tour is also proposing changes to its priority ranking system, with tournament winners remaining at the top. The top 125 finishers will be divided into sub-categories based on FedEx Cup standings,…

LIV Golf, a venture bankrolled by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), will reportedly not be affected by the fund’s plans to reduce its international investments. The PIF’s governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, announced at a conference in Riyadh that the sovereign wealth fund intends to decrease its international investments from around 30% to between 18% and 20%. This raised questions about what it meant for LIV Golf, which receives a sizeable investment from the PIF, including over $400m a season in prize money and lucrative contracts to attract players like Jon Rahm. However, sports reporter Tom Kershaw states that the PIF’s…

Fairway bunkers can present a challenge for many amateur golfers, causing frustration and wasted strokes. In this article, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares some tips on how to navigate 100-yard bunker shots with greater success. Mogg advises taking one more club than usual and choking down on the grip to ensure solid contact. Setting up with the ball in the middle of the stance and weight on the front foot, Mogg emphasizes the importance of a quiet lower body during the swing. By following these keys, golfers can improve their chances of cleanly escaping fairway bunkers. Mogg acknowledges…