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Kris McCormack and Wadeh Maroun are the new faces on GOLF’s Fully Equipped podcast, Kris transitioning into a new role as the Head of ClubTest and Gear Data, and Wadeh joining as the president of Fairway Jockey. Wadeh, originally from Melbourne, Australia, moved to the United States in 2013 after quitting his job and traveling around the country, eventually settling in Arizona and getting into the golf business. Wadeh’s journey to Fairway Jockey included working at PetSmart and a supplement company before landing a role at PXG leading their digital marketing. He eventually made his way to Fairway Jockey two…
The 2024 Shriners Children’s Open is in full swing at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, with the third round taking place on Saturday, October 19. The tournament saw a four-hour delay to the start of the second round on Friday, but everything is back on track as players vie for the lead and try to navigate the challenging course in windy conditions. With a tight leaderboard, the competition is fierce, with players like J.T. Poston, Matti Schmid, Rico Hoey, and Norman Xiong all within striking distance of the top spot. Strategies for playing well in the wind were shared by…
Scottie Scheffler, a professional golfer who grew up in Dallas and attended the University of Texas, made a guest appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay ahead of the No. 1 Texas Longhorns’ game against No. 5 Georgia. Scheffler joined the panel of experts, including Kirk Herbstreit, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, Rece Davis, and Desmond Howard, to make his picks for the upcoming games. Here are five takeaways from Scheffler’s College GameDay appearance. Scheffler’s alma mater, the University of Texas, is currently ranked No. 1 in football, while Scheffler himself was ranked World No. 1 in golf. This unique combination made for…
The 2024 Shriners Children’s Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas had a late start on Friday due to a wind delay, causing the cut to be made Saturday afternoon. Tom Kim, the winner of the event in 2022 and 2023, finished his second round at 1-under total and missed the cut at 3-under 139. Kim, who had not played a Tour event since the FedEx St. Jude Championship during the playoffs, will not be participating in next week’s Zozo Championship in Japan. As the third round gets underway in Sin City, there are some notable names who missed the…
Hudson Sutler is a prominent American-made lifestyle brand that specializes in designing classically inspired and customizable bags, backpacks, and accessories. The brand recently made waves at the PGA of America’s 2025 Merchandise Summit in Frisco, Texas, where Golfweek had the opportunity to chat with Jake Lecky, one of the co-founders of Hudson Sutler. During the event, Jake discussed the brand’s latest launch of a golf bag and leather collection. Hudson Sutler takes pride in its American manufacturing facility based in New Jersey, where these high-quality products are crafted. The Golf Merchandise Spotlight 2024 series, featuring Hudson Sutler among other golf…
Riviera Golf Course’s 4th hole may become even more challenging in 2024, following a difficult showing at the previous year’s Genesis Invitational. Only 15.35 percent of tee shots found the green on this par-3 hole, prompting the addition of a brand new back tee measuring 265 yards. This change was confirmed by the PGA Tour after being revealed by golf podcaster and writer Andy Lack. Chief Referee Steve Rintoul mentioned that the new tee at No. 4 has been a topic of discussion for several years and offers a variety of tee yardages ranging from 210 to 265 yards. According…
The 2024 Shriners Children’s Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas provided a unique challenge for PGA Tour players due to extreme weather conditions. High winds, occasionally gusting at 50 mph, forced a four-hour delay in tee times on Friday. Despite these challenging conditions, many players managed to post rounds under par, showcasing their ability to adapt and succeed in adverse circumstances. Davis Thompson, who fired rounds of 66-68 (-8), emphasized the importance of having a positive attitude in tough conditions. As a resident of Sea Island, Ga., Thompson is accustomed to playing in the wind and shared his strategy…
Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world, made a surprising appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay where he predicted that Miami would defeat Louisville in a football game. This prediction was met with laughter from the other panelists as Scheffler joked about his love for the fans in Louisville. However, Scheffler’s appearance on the show also brought up a controversial incident from the 2024 PGA Championship where he was arrested by police for assaulting a police officer, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic. Despite facing four charges, including assault in the second degree of a police…