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Lauren Coughlin is making waves in the golf world with her recent success on the LPGA tour. With two victories and two top 10 finishes in her last five starts, the 31-year-old is proving to be a force to be reckoned with. At the FM Championship, Coughlin once again found herself at the top of the leaderboard after shooting a 3-under 69, tying with other top players like Jeeno Thitikul, Yuri Yoshida, and Nichole Broch Estrup. As Coughlin gears up for her Solheim Cup debut in her home state of Virginia, she is focused on continuing her strong play. With…
Chris Kirk, a six-time PGA Tour winner, has displayed his versatility by being proficient at playing golf from both his dominant right side and his non-dominant left side. Kirk began playing left-handed as a child, and over time, he has become quite skillful at it. He even mentioned recently that he shot an impressive 84 as a lefty, just two strokes off his personal best. Kirk enjoys the challenge of playing left-handed and is on a mission to break 80 from that side. Playing lefty is not just a hobby for Kirk; he has played so much from that side…
The Tour Championship, the season finale for the Tour’s best players, saw commissioner Jay Monahan speak to the media at East Lake. Our Dylan Dethier was on-site while Sean Zak had just returned from a Eurotrip. The renovation to East Lake has been a hot topic, with many players noting the significant changes to the course. The new layout has made it a more interesting playing and viewing experience, with pros finding it advantageous if they have never been there before. The heat at the Tour Championship has been a challenging factor, with temperatures soaring in the 90s. The revamped…
Governor Ron DeSantis distanced himself from a controversial plan to build golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, which sparked anger and protests. He dismissed the plan as a “half-baked” attempt to create a false narrative by the political left. The state’s Department of Environmental Protection had scheduled meetings to discuss the plan with the public but postponed them amid the backlash. The proposal to add golf courses and other amenities to state parks, including private lodges and pickleball courts, drew criticism from DeSantis and other Republican lawmakers. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson condemned…
The 2024 Tour Championship is taking place at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, featuring a field of 30 remaining players in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. This season finale uses the PGA Tour’s staggered starting strokes format, with No. 1 Scottie Scheffler starting at 10 under, No. 2 Xander Schauffele at 8 under, and so on. The first-place prize for this event is a whopping $25 million bonus money, with even last place earning $550,000. Among the 30 competitors are nine newbies making their first appearance in the event, with their FedEx Cup standing listed below. One of the…
Atthaya Thitikul, the former World No. 1 LPGA player, has made the decision to go by her nickname “Jeeno” midseason. The 21-year-old golfer stated that she believes “Jeeno” will be easier for people to remember compared to her birth name, Atthaya. Thitikul, a three-time LPGA winner, made this change as she took the lead at the 2024 FM Championship with an opening round score of 3-under 69. In Thailand, it is common for individuals to have nicknames as traditional names tend to be long and more difficult to remember. Thitikul explained that her mother originally gave her the nickname “Jeen,”…
In August 1996, 20-year-old Tiger Woods made his professional debut at the Greater Milwaukee Open with a now-iconic press conference opener, “I guess, hello world, huh?” This marked the beginning of a legendary career in golf, and Nike quickly capitalized on the moment with their “Hello World” ad campaign, which included a three-page spread in the Wall Street Journal and numerous TV ads. Despite finishing 60th in the event, Woods captured the attention of the golf world, setting the stage for his future dominance in the sport. Leading up to his pro debut, Woods had already established himself as a…
In a recent interview with GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood, the topic of training aids came up. With so many products claiming to fix swing flaws, it can be overwhelming to know what works best. But according to Yarwood, the best game-improvement tool is already in your pocket – your phone. The camera on your phone can provide valuable insight into your swing and help you make necessary improvements. However, it is essential to film your swing from the correct angles to get the most out of this training aid. To film your swing effectively, Yarwood recommends holding the…