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Club pro Jason Caron’s incredible journey to clinch a coveted 2025 PGA Tour Champions tour card after playing only nine events at the age of 52 is a story that has captured the golf world’s attention. In a field that includes legends and Hall of Famers, Caron’s T3 finish at the Simmons Bank Championship was enough to launch him to No. 35 on the Charles Schwab Cup points list, securing his spot among the top 36 players who receive fully-exempt status for the following year. Padraig Harrington described the PGA Tour Champions circuit as “the hardest tour to keep your…
College golf has experienced a significant increase in exposure over the last decade, particularly at the Division I level. The D-I college golf national championships were first broadcast on Golf Channel in 2014, and since then, the sport’s visibility has continued to grow. This fall, more than 180 hours of college golf will be shown on Golf Channel, including live events throughout October. Coaches and players alike have seen the positive impact of this increased exposure, with more fans attending events and higher levels of competition. Programs like Oklahoma have become accustomed to playing on TV, with the national championship…
Chiara Tamburlini, a 24-year-old from St Gallen, has made golfing history by becoming the first Swiss player to be named Rookie of the Year on the Ladies European Tour. In her debut year on the tour, Tamburlini accumulated 2,623 points from 23 events, securing an unassailable lead in the season-long competition. Prior to joining the LET, she played on the LET Access Series in 2023, turning professional in August and obtaining two victories which led to a third-place finish on the Order of Merit and securing her LET card for the 2024 season. Starting her year strong, Tamburlini achieved top-10…
Will there be a second straight PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award winner in his 30s? Last year, Eric Cole, 35, won the award, and this year, two finalists are in their 30s. The award, like the Player of the Year, is determined by a member vote with Tour members who played in at least 15 official FedExCup events during the 2024 season eligible to vote. Two-time winner Robert MacIntyre isn’t eligible because he played more than seven tournaments in a previous season. Matthieu Pavon, 31, became the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour since 1907 when…
Tom Kim, a professional golfer from South Korea, recently experienced frustration after losing in a playoff to Ben An at the DP World Tour’s Genesis Championship. This came just a week after Kim missed the cut at the Shriners Children’s Open, where he was the two-time defending champion. Despite having a chance to win the event with a putt on the 72nd hole, Kim’s putt lipped out, leading to the playoff with An. During the playoff, Ben An made a birdie, while a mistake on Kim’s approach shot resulted in a bogey, ultimately giving An his first victory in nine…
As golf season comes to an end for many golfers, it’s important to continue practicing during the fall and winter months. To help improve your game, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite training aids. Whether you need help with your putting, swing, or other aspects of your game, these training aids can make a big difference. Perfect Practice V5 Putting Mat is a top choice for putting practice. With its high-quality construction, this mat allows you to practice your putting at home in your living room, bedroom, or office. It’s a great way to work on your…
Vanderbilt Legends Club, the home of both the men’s and women’s golf teams at Vanderbilt University, recently underwent a major $11 million renovation that included the construction of the new Vanderbilt Golf House. This state-of-the-art facility has increased in size by nearly two-thirds and now features a stunning new lobby, hall of fame, team lounge, locker rooms, meeting rooms, fitness area, outdoor terraces, and offices. In addition to the Golf House, renovations were also made to the Cleo and Lewis Conner, Sr. Short Game Practice Facility and the driving range tee boxes at Vanderbilt Legends Club. The putting greens were…
Padraig Harrington emerged victorious at the Simmons Bank Championship in Arkansas, keeping his chances alive for winning the PGA Tour Champions Charles Schwab Cup. With rounds of 67 and 65, he shared the 36-hole lead with Steven Alker on 12-under before finishing with a five-under 67 to secure a two-shot win over YE Yang on 17-under-par. This marked Harrington’s third win of the season and ninth win in 48 starts on the PGA Tour Champions, earning him $365,000 and bringing his season’s earnings to $1.63m. Ranked 11th in the standings before the event, Harrington knew he needed a win to…