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Chris Wood, a former Ryder Cup star, recently made a return to professional golf after taking a year off due to chronic anxiety and burnout. Wood, a 36-year-old Englishman, found himself ranked 1,535th in the world, a far cry from his previous success as a top-ranked player. Despite his struggles, Wood remained determined to get back into competitive golf and prove that he still had more to offer. After a full year without competing in any sanctioned tournaments, Wood received exemptions to play in the Asian Tour’s International Series in Thailand. This opportunity marked a fresh start for Wood, who…

Ping has stepped up its game in terms of design and choice of women’s golf fashion with the Milli waterproof jacket from its new autumn/winter collection. The jacket features a slightly curved hem at the back for extra coverage and a flattering fit, in addition to a subtle embossed tonal pattern across the shoulders, back vent, and lower sleeve. It is available in two colors and comes with a Ping badge on the right sleeve, adding an elegant touch to the overall design. The Milli waterproof jacket boasts a number of impressive features, including a 3-year waterproof guarantee, inner storm…

Since the start of the new NFL season in early September, there has been a noticeable decline in TV viewership for golf. Historically, golf has always taken a backseat to football, but the drop in viewership in 2024 is concerning to stakeholders. The average TV audience for the entire 2024 regular PGA Tour season was 2.8 million, dropping to 2.2 million if the Major championships are excluded. This is a 20% decrease from the previous year, according to Sports Business Journal. It is important to note that these numbers do not include streaming, which has become a popular way for…

Joel Dahmen, a PGA Tour pro, was penalized four shots during the first round of the Shriners Children’s Open for having 15 clubs in his bag, one more than the legal limit of 14 under the Rules of Golf. This penalty turned his opening round 1-over 72 into a five-over 76, leaving him in 131st place in the 132-man field. Despite the confusion over how the extra club ended up in his bag, Dahmen took full responsibility for the mistake and did not blame his caddie. This penalty came at a challenging time for Dahmen, as his Official World Golf…

Australia’s Hannah Green leads the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea with a two-shot advantage, despite play being suspended due to unplayable conditions on Friday. Rain caused standing water on the greens, leading to the suspension of play at 1:05 p.m. local time. The tournament will resume on Saturday at 8 a.m. local time without re-pairing, with the third round set to begin at 9:48 a.m. Green was 4 under through nine holes when play was halted, with South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai trailing her by two shots. Jenny Shin, Hye-Jin Choi, and Nanna Koerstz Madsen are tied for third place…

Scottie Scheffler, a two-time Masters champion, is set to make his second appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay when his alma mater, the University of Texas, hosts the Georgia Bulldogs. The last time Scheffler appeared on the show, the Longhorns nearly upset No. 1 Alabama back in September 2022. This time, Texas is the top-ranked team in the nation, making the matchup against No. 5 Georgia the marquee game of the weekend. Scheffler, 28, is coming off an impressive season in golf, with six wins and one of the largest earnings ever by a professional golfer. He won the Tour Championship…

The Meander Golf Course in North Jackson, Ohio recently went up for auction and sold for over $300,000. The 44-acre golf course could potentially be converted into development or remain as a golf course, depending on the plans of the buyer. Bidding for the property opened at $90,000 and eventually closed at $302,000. The buyer has not been publicly identified, but they will have 45 days to finalize the sale. Included in the sale are the assets of the business, such as the liquor license, golf carts, and maintenance equipment, which may be purchased as an option to the highest…

If you are serious about keeping your putting game sharp during the winter months, having one of the best putting mats available at home is essential. Eyeline Golf, a renowned brand for high-quality training aids, offers the Roll The Rock putting mat, which I put to the test to see how it could help me improve my putting stroke. The Roll The Rock putting mat is designed for convenience, rolling up to a compact size and coming with a small drawstring bag for easy storage and transport. Measuring just over 8 inches wide and 8 feet in length, this mat…