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East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, the site of the 2024 Tour Championship, has undergone a restoration led by course architect Andrew Green. The original design was by Tom Bendelow in 1908, with subsequent redesigns by Donald Ross in 1913, George Cobb before the 1963 Ryder Cup, and Rees Jones in 1994. Green focused on restoring Ross’s features and playing characteristics, drawing inspiration from a 1949 image. The renovations include complete bunker reworking, alterations to hazards, and changes to several hole lengths, but the most significant changes were made to the greens. The putting surfaces were resized and reshaped, with…
East Lake Golf Club has undergone a significant renovation in the past year, leading players at the 2024 Tour Championship to re-learn the course they were familiar with. Changes in the routing have prompted players to consider hitting down different fairways to create better angles into the greens. For instance, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was contemplating playing his tee shot on the par-5 18th down the 10th fairway to make the hole more manageable. He believes this strategy will eliminate certain risks and increase the chances of scoring birdies, rather than aiming for eagle. However, the PGA Tour announced…
Golf enthusiasts who have dreamed of turning their passion into a profession may find valuable insights in starting a golf-related business. Old Tom Capital, led by Managing Partners Evan Roosevelt and Matthew Erley, specializes in investing in the golf industry and offers opportunities for accredited investors through their private investment group, Old Tom Venture Club. The duo emphasizes the importance of understanding the market, having a unique value proposition, and the ability to execute and scale in building successful golf businesses. They warn against the “golf goggles” problem, where passion for the game may cloud judgment on the viability of…
In a recent press conference at the Tour Championship, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan touched on various topics, including the future of the PGA Tour schedule, pathways to join the tour, PGA Tour Studios, and the future of golf on TV. However, Monahan remained vague on the negotiations between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, despite being asked multiple questions on the matter. The PGA Tour and the PIF had initially agreed to merge their commercial golf operations, but as of now, no full agreement has been reached. The framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the…
Tiger Woods made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle at the 2018 Tour Championship, ending a five-year victory drought and capturing his 80th PGA Tour win at East Lake with a final-round 71. This iconic win marked a significant milestone in Woods’ career and cemented his status as one of the greatest golfers of all time. At the tournament, Woods showcased his skill and precision with a set of clubs that included a TaylorMade M3 460 driver with a Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 TX shaft. He also used a TaylorMade M3 3-wood and 5-wood, both equipped with Mitsubishi…
Sir Nick Faldo, the six-time Major champion, is back as the host of the Betfred British Masters at The Belfry this week, alongside former tournament host Luke Donald. The focus of this year’s tournament is on the qualification campaign for the 2025 European Ryder Cup team. The European players are eager to make a strong start as they aim to secure a spot on Captain Donald’s 12-man team for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black next September. Among the players hoping to make a mark at the British Masters is Tyrrell Hatton, who is eyeing his fourth consecutive Ryder Cup…
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan refuses to set a deadline for negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund behind LIV Golf but insists talks are moving in the right direction. Despite missing an initial deadline, Monahan remains optimistic about the progress being made, emphasizing the complexity of the negotiations and the need for more time. He believes that the right people are at the table with the right mindset, creating optimism for the future and the potential for collaboration. The contentious issue of suspensions imposed on LIV Golf players by the PGA Tour has been a major point of discussion.…
Tiger Woods made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle at the 2018 Tour Championship, ending a five-year victory drought and securing his 80th PGA Tour win with a final-round 71 at East Lake. The victory was a significant milestone in Woods’ career and marked his resurgence in the world of professional golf. To commemorate this iconic win, let’s take a look back at the clubs that Woods had in play six years ago in Atlanta. In terms of Woods’ equipment, he was using a TaylorMade M3 460 driver with a 9.5-degree loft, paired with a Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White…