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PGA Tour breakout star Matt McCarty missed out on attending the Tennessee Volunteers’ win over the Alabama Crimson Tide college football game last weekend due to his unexpected start in the Shriners Children’s Open. McCarty’s entry to the field in Las Vegas came after his victory at the Black Desert Championship in just his third PGA Tour start ever. Despite his initial plans to attend the football game, McCarty decided to skip it in favor of celebrating his breakthrough win in Vegas with friends. Upon arriving in Las Vegas, McCarty wasted no time celebrating his victory. He and his friends…

Liz Young emerged victorious at the Hero Women’s Indian Open, securing her second Ladies European Tour title. The 42-year-old mother of one took the win by one shot over a group of players, including her close friend Manon De Roey. Despite a hiccup on the final hole, Young managed to hold on to claim the victory in Delhi. This win marks Young’s second LET title, following her first triumph at the VP Swiss Ladies Open after 14 years on tour. The moment was particularly special as it was her 200th start on the LET. Young was all smiles as she…

When it comes to a player’s golf equipment, the golf ball is often the most overlooked piece in the bag. While golfers spend a lot of money on custom fittings for their clubs, they rarely invest the same resources in fitting or testing for the right golf ball. Many golfers simply use whatever balls they receive for free at tournaments or as gifts, without considering the impact of the ball on their game. GOLF’s Fully Equipped co-host Wadeh Maroun stressed the importance of going through a golf ball fitting in addition to club fittings. He recommended trying the online Ballnamic…

Ben An experienced a heartwarming moment with his grandmother at the Genesis Championship in South Korea. While he has achieved bigger wins in his professional golf career, this victory held a special significance for him. As he approached the 18th green, on the verge of securing a playoff win, he saw his grandmother, who had never witnessed him win a tournament before. After sinking a tournament-clinching birdie, An was overcome with emotion as he hugged his family members, including his wife, parents, and most notably, his grandmother. This victory was particularly meaningful as his grandmother had been a huge supporter…

Nico Echavarria emerged victorious at the Zozo Championship by showcasing impressive skill and utilizing a unique combination of golf equipment from four different brands. His bag included clubs from PXG, Ping, Srixon, and Odyssey, along with a recent adoption of Titleist’s latest 2025 Pro V1x golf balls. Echavarria’s strategic gear selection played a crucial role in securing his win in Japan, highlighting the importance of having the right equipment for professional golfers. Echavarria’s driver of choice was the Ping G430 LST with a 10.5-degree loft that was adjusted to 9.6 degrees. He paired this club with a Mitsubishi Tensei AV…

Hampshire’s Liz Young emerged victorious at the Hero Women’s Indian Open, securing her second Ladies European Tour title after a dramatic final round battle with Belgium’s Manon De Roey. Trailing De Roey by one shot heading into the last day of competition, Young stayed patient and made a crucial birdie on the 15th hole to close the gap. The turning point came on the treacherous 17th hole when De Roey dropped a shot, giving Young the lead going into the final hole. As the tension mounted, Young faced last hole drama when her third shot landed in the water, seemingly…

Thomas Gögele claimed victory in a thrilling final day battle with Bradley Dredge at the Legends Tour’s Senior Italian Open, finishing with a remarkable 54-hole total of -19 after posting scores of 64, 66, and 67. The 53-year-old German held a one-shot lead over Dredge entering the final round at San Domenico, with both players locked together at -16 after the first six holes as they traded birdies. Gögele eventually pulled ahead with a birdie at the 16th hole, extending his lead to two shots, and sealed his victory with a flawless performance in the final two rounds. Dredge, who…

The 2024 Zozo Championship saw Nico Echavarria emerge victorious, claiming his second PGA Tour victory. The exciting final round saw Echavarria holding onto a two-shot lead and making crucial birdies on his last three holes to secure the win. Despite a valiant effort from two-time major champion Justin Thomas, who made just one bogey throughout the tournament, Echavarria’s stellar performance earned him the winner’s share of the $8.5 million purse along with the prestigious PGA Tour exemptions. The complete payout information for the Zozo Championship includes Echavarria taking home $1,530,000, followed by Max Greyserman and Justin Thomas each earning $748,000…