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The Women’s Golf Coaches Association has released its preseason polls for the 2024-25 season, with Stanford topping the Div. I rankings, followed by USC and UCLA. South Carolina and Texas round out the top five. Following college realignment, the SEC dominates with 10 teams in the top 25, while the ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 also have a presence. In Division II, Dallas Baptist starts the season in the No. 1 spot, with Flagler College, Findlay, West Texas A&M, and Anderson rounding out the top five. In Division III, Carnegie Mellon is the preseason favorite, followed by Emory, Pomona-Pitzer,…

The PGA Tour’s 2024 FedEx Fall Series kicks off with the Procore Championship in Napa Valley, formerly known as the Safeway Championship and Fortinet Championship. This event will feature a strong representation from both the U.S. and International teams competing in the upcoming Presidents Cup. U.S. captain Jim Furyk will be on site at the Silverado Resort, along with 10 other members of the two teams, including the team captains. Defending tournament champion Sahith Theegala, two-time event winner Max Homa, and Wyndham Clark will be among the players representing the U.S. team at the Procore Championship. Furyk’s assistant captains Kevin…

The Omni Homestead Resort, a historic retreat nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, has a rich history dating back to before the Declaration of Independence. With a long-standing association with U.S. Presidents, the resort has been a favorite destination for many former commanders-in-chief, including William Taft, who was known for his love of golf. Taft’s passion for the sport led him to frequent the resort, where he enjoyed tee time on the Old Course, one of the resort’s renowned golf courses. Throughout the years, the Omni Homestead has hosted a multitude of VIP guests, including famous names like native…

Brad Dalke has risen to become one of YouTube golf’s prominent voices, as he discusses on this week’s edition of Subpar. Good Good golf, the channel he is a part of, has become a modern media success story. It started as a group of teenagers in Kansas and has transformed into a full-blown media conglomerate with a growing line of sponsors. The addition of new members like Dalke has increased the need to deliver and develop content for the brand. Dalke’s entrance into the YouTube world came after finishing a high-level golf career, including playing as a national champion collegiate…

The PGA Tour has been tracking average driving distance stats since 1980, with Hank Kuehne holding the record of 321.4 yards in 2003 for almost two decades until Bryson DeChambeau broke it during the 2019-20 season. DeChambeau then surpassed his own record the following year. Going back to 1997, John Daly was the first golfer to surpass the 300-yard mark and led the Tour in driving distance 11 times. Interestingly, being a big hitter doesn’t necessarily lead to victory, as only eight golfers on the list of longest drivers were able to win a PGA Tour event in the same…

FootJoy, a well-established golf shoe brand, has been known for its classic-looking footwear that has been loved by both tour players and recreational golfers for decades. The brand is a part of Acushnet, the parent company of Titleist, and has recently been making sporty, athletic-style golf shoes as well. The new Quantum model is a blend of two of FootJoy’s existing shoes, the Pro/SLX and the Flex, featuring a large cushioning unit under the heel made of SofFOAM, the softest foam used by the brand. The Quantum golf shoe offers high levels of cushioning and comfort, making it a great…

Ram Golf has introduced a new forged blade iron, the Axial, which aims to compete with some of the best blade irons on the market. Priced at £439.99 for a seven-club set (4-PW or 5-GW), the Axial offers premium shaft options from brands such as KBS, True Temper, and UST, as well as high-quality grip choices from Lamkin and Winn. The club features a forged head with CNC milling for a firmer feel, minimal offset, and a small muscle pad to lower the center of gravity and enhance launch. Additionally, the ‘Multi-surface sole’ design improves turf interaction in various conditions.…

Cabot, a Canadian-based golf course developer, is facing opposition from environmentalists in Florida over a proposed expansion of its Citrus Farms resort. The developer wants to add new golf holes by swapping 324 acres of Withlacoochee State Forest land for timberland in another county. This plan has sparked concerns about the potential loss of protected public land in Florida. The Withlacoochee State Forest offers a variety of recreational activities and is spread across five counties. Cabot, which recently acquired the former World Woods Golf Club and rebranded it as Citrus Farms, aims to build additional golf courses on the resort…