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Adam Scott’s bag at the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship includes a Titleist GT2 driver with a Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX shaft, as well as a BRNR Mini Driver Copper mini driver with a Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX shaft. He also carries a TaylorMade Qi10 5-wood with a Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 9 X shaft. For his irons, Scott uses Srixon ZX Mk II (3), Miura CB-302, and Miura KM-700 with Project X LZ 6.5 shafts. His wedges are Titleist Vokey Design SM10 with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 and S400 shafts, and his putter is…
Hideki Matsuyama had an eventful week leading up to the FedEx St. Jude Championship, starting with getting robbed of his wallet while traveling back from the Olympics. This unfortunate incident also resulted in him losing his caddie and coach for the week, who had their passports stolen. Despite these setbacks, Matsuyama remained focused on the tournament and performed exceptionally well on the course with a fill-in caddie, Taiga Tabuchi. The FedEx St. Jude Championship is more than just a lucrative opportunity for the players, as it also determines which 50 players will advance to the next week’s BMW Championship and…
Josele Ballester, a rising senior at Arizona State, made history by becoming the first Spanish golfer to win the U.S. Amateur. He dominated the final match against Noah Kent and clinched the Havemeyer Trophy at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Despite a late scare from Kent reducing his lead to one hole, Ballester managed to secure his biggest victory yet and etch his name in Spanish golfing history. This achievement came on Ballester’s 21st birthday, making it a memorable present for him. He joins an elite list of U.S. Amateur winners from Arizona State, including Billy Mayfair, Phil Mickelson, and Jeff…
Playing in a Korn Ferry Tour Pro-Am was a dream come true for the author, who had the opportunity to participate in the Magnit Championship at the Metedeconk National Golf Club in Central New Jersey. The experience was unlike anything he had ever experienced, playing alongside professional golfers who showcased their incredible skills and talent. The sound of impact from their drivers and the precision of their shots highlighted the vast difference between amateur and professional golfers. The author had the privilege of playing with two highly skilled pros, Mason Anderson and Pontus Nyholm, who impressed him with their driving…
Tom Kim’s disappointing finish at the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis may cost him a spot in the FedEx Cup Playoffs and PGA Tour’s signature events in 2025. After starting the week at No. 43 in the FedEx Cup standings, he collapsed with bogey-double bogey-double bogey finish on Sunday and was projected to drop to No. 51. Kim expressed frustration at the tough finishes he has experienced throughout the season, despite playing good golf. Despite shooting a solid 64 on Friday to boost his chances, Kim struggled on the final day. He birdied four of the first 13…
Jordan Spieth’s 2024 golf season came to a sudden end, with a disappointing finish at the TPC Southwind. This marks the fifth season in the last seven years where Spieth has ended the season winless. This is a stark contrast to his early professional career when he was a top player on the PGA Tour, landing on the doorstep of the career grand slam. However, a lingering wrist injury has been plaguing Spieth since 2018, impacting his performance on the course. During a press conference after his exit from the PGA Tour postseason, Spieth revealed that he will be undergoing…
Jordan Spieth hinted at his imminent surgery on his left wrist after finishing the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a two-over 72. The recovery process for the operation is expected to take about 12 weeks, with Spieth aiming to return in time for the Hero World Challenge in December if he remains among the top 50 in the world ranking. The issue with his wrist is a weak tendon sheath that holds the tendon in place, which can get displaced during routine activities. Spieth stated that the surgeon will need to recreate the tendon sheath to prevent further dislocation. Despite…
Lauren Coughlin, a 31-year-old LPGA Tour professional, has recently experienced a surge of success in her career, securing multiple victories and earning a spot in the U.S. Solheim Cup. With back-to-back wins at the Canadian Women’s Open and the ISPS Handa Scottish Women’s Open, Coughlin has demonstrated exceptional form, highlighted by an impressive streak of 18 sub-par rounds. Her most recent triumph at the Scottish Women’s Open earned her a $300,000 prize and solidified her status as a top player on the LPGA Tour. Coughlin’s victory at the Scottish Women’s Open was characterized by her exceptional short-game skills and ability…