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By practicing the connection drill and implementing a low-to-high hand path in your swing, you can improve your ball striking and distance off the tee. This concept, shared by Jason Day and his swing coach Chris Como, focuses on the hand path going from low to high, allowing for a more powerful and consistent strike. For amateurs, this can be achieved by staying connected throughout the swing, recruiting bigger muscles for better launch and speed delivery. Implementing this technique can lead to a swing similar to three-time World Long Drive Champion Kyle Berkshire, where the fastest point of the swing…

Joel Dahmen was penalized four strokes during the opening round of the Shriners Children’s Open for having 15 clubs in his bag, one more than the allowed maximum of 14. This mistake cost him dearly, as he had to add two strokes to each of his first two holes, turning his par-par start into back-to-back double-bogeys and dropping him to four-over-par for the round. It was discovered on the fourth tee that Dahmen had an extra 4-iron in his bag, leading to the penalty. This situation brought back memories of Ian Woosnam’s similar error in 2001 at the Open Championship,…

As the PGA Tour is in the midst of the FedEx Cup fall series, the PGA Tour Champions is gearing up for the final two regular-season events before the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. This championship is the finale of the senior tour, where only the top 36 players qualify to compete. These 36 players are also the only ones who secure their cards for the following year, making it the hardest tour to keep a card on in the world. Padraig Harrington, a player on the PGA Tour Champions, described the challenge of keeping a card on the senior tour,…

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Golf gloves are an essential piece of equipment for any golfer. They not only prevent uncomfortable blisters and calluses, but also ensure that the grip does not slip during the swing. However, wearing a glove can sometimes limit the golfer’s feel on shorter shots, which is why many professionals, including Tiger Woods, often choose to take off their gloves when playing around the greens. This allows for better touch and control over the club. While taking off the glove is common practice for most short-game shots, there are specific situations where keeping the glove on may be beneficial. Tiger Woods,…

During the first round of the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Joel Dahmen, a fan-favorite golfer, was assessed a four-stroke penalty for having 15 clubs in his bag. This unfortunate mistake occurred on the fourth tee, and it had a significant impact on his scores for the day. Despite starting with two solid pars, those scores were later changed to double-bogey 6s due to the penalty. Joel Dahmen, a 36-year-old professional golfer, has been competing in the FedEx Cup Fall events, with the Shriners Children’s Open being the fourth tournament of the season. In his…

Scottie Scheffler, a rising star in the world of golf, will be making a special appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay this weekend. Two years ago, Scheffler was surprised with the Jack Nicklaus Award for being the 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year during an appearance on the show before a Longhorns football game against Alabama. Now, he will be joining the GameDay crew as the Texas football team takes on Georgia in one of the biggest games of the college football season. The news was shared by ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Scheffler…

Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith had an impressive first round at the Shriners Children’s Open, narrowly missing out on shooting a sub-60 round with a final score of 10-under 61. Despite being denied a final-hole eagle that would have secured him a sub-60 round, Pendrith still managed to take an early three-stroke lead. His performance left fans wondering if he was aiming to become the 15th player in PGA Tour history to shoot a sub-60 round at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Pendrith’s near-perfect round was fueled by his exceptional ball-striking and solid putting. He hit 10 birdies during the round,…