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Leona Maguire, a talented golfer from Ireland, had to sit out of an entire day of Solheim Cup matches last Saturday, which she described as a “bitter pill to swallow.” The European captain, Suzann Pettersen, didn’t provide a clear reason for this decision, but Maguire felt that the leadership believed her game was too short and she didn’t make enough birdies for the setup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Despite this setback, Maguire bounced back in the Sunday singles, showcasing her skills by putting up five birdies in 15 holes to win 4 up over Ally Ewing. She felt…

The 2024 LIV Golf Team Championship took place at Maridoe Golf Club outside of Dallas, with the team from Down Under, Cameron Smith’s Ripper GC, emerging victorious. They shot 11 under in stroke play to claim the $14 million prize, finishing three shots ahead of Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces GC and Iron Heads GC at 8 under, with Legion XIII coming in fourth at 6 under. The low round for Ripper GC was captain Cameron Smith, who overcame an opening bogey to shoot a 4-under 68, while Lucas Herbert, Marc Leishman, and Matt Jones also contributed to the team’s success. Smith…

Lydia Ko continues her remarkable streak of success at the Kroger Queen City Championship, securing her third official victory of the season, in addition to her Olympic gold medal. The 27-year-old earned $300,000 for her win, bringing her total earnings for the season to $2,569,317 and her career earnings to $19,512,009. LPGA stats expert Justin Ray highlighted Ko’s exceptional performance, noting that her final-round bogey-free 63 was her 134th bogey-free round since 2014, a remarkable feat unmatched by any other player during that period. Throughout the tournament at TPC River’s Bend, Ko only registered one bogey. With her victory at…

Lydia Ko continues her winning streak with a victory at the 2024 Kroger Queen City Championship, adding to her recent successes at the AIG Women’s British Open and the Olympics. Throughout the tournament, Ko demonstrated exceptional skill, with only one bogey at TPC River’s Bend. In her post-round interview, Ko expressed her desire to achieve the career grand slam, setting a new goal for herself despite her already impressive accomplishments. With her latest win, Ko now boasts 22 LPGA career titles and three official wins this season in addition to her gold medal. She dominated the field at the Kroger…

Drones are becoming a common sight in the world of golf, providing unique perspectives and aiding in various aspects of the game. At the U.S. Mid-Am Championship held at Independence Golf Club, drones were used to illuminate the driving range before sunrise. This innovative use of technology was made possible by PegaPod, a company founded by Randall Bostick, a former U.S. Navy navigator with a passion for aviation. PegaPod drones equipped with powerful lights were able to light up the practice grounds with 250,000 lumens each, allowing players to warm up before the competition. Giff Breed, the president of Independence…

Lydia Ko is making waves in the LPGA tour, with her recent win at the Kroger Queen City Championship. Despite Nelly Korda being the front-runner for Player of the Year, Ko’s performance is adding a twist to the race. Ko’s victory at the AIG Women’s Open, her third career major title, has set the stage for her success at the Kroger Queen City Championship. She entered the final round two shots behind Jeeno Thitikul but managed to pick up seven shots on the leader to secure a five-shot victory. Ko’s final-round nine-under 63 at TPC River’s Bend was a stellar…

Billy Horschel emerged victorious at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, defeating Rory McIlroy in a thrilling play-off. The American golfer finished with a birdie-birdie finish to tie with McIlroy and South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence at 20 under before clinching the win in a play-off. Horschel’s stunning eagle putt secured him his second victory at the event in four years. Throughout the tournament, Horschel displayed remarkable consistency, carding four rounds in the 60s, including a career-best stretch of seven straight birdies in the third round. The 37-year-old Floridian expressed his excitement about being in high-pressure situations and competing against the…

Jeffrey Guan, a talented 20-year-old Australian golfer who recently made his PGA Tour debut, is facing the possibility of losing the vision in one of his eyes after a devastating accident during a pro-am event. The incident occurred at Club Cataline in Batemans Bay, New South Wales, where Guan was struck in the eye and subsequently transported to a hospital. He was later airlifted to an eye specialist in Canberra for further treatment. The PGA Tour of Australasia has reported the incident but has not specified which eye was injured. Guan’s longtime coach, Paul Davis, revealed that Guan has suffered…