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The 2024 LIV Golf Greenbrier event held in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, marked the 100th round in the tour’s history. Richard Bland, Matt Jones, and Peter Uihlein have each played in 99 rounds, with nobody having played all 100. The event was a chance to revisit Bryson DeChambeau’s remarkable performance from the previous year where he shot 58 and won by six shots, finishing 23 under over three days. Returning to Greenbrier allowed for a reminiscent look at the past event. The photos from the 2024 LIV Golf Greenbrier event showcase various players and moments captured during the tournament.…

The key fundamentals in golf, as in many other areas, can be summarized using the ‘3 R’s’ rubric: Reward, Reputation, and Relevance. In the men’s professional game, ample reward is assured but reputation and relevance can be compromised, as seen in the case of Jon Rahm. Rahm’s move to LIV Golf in December has left him regretting the decision, according to reports by Golf Digest’s Jaime Diaz. While the specifics of his contract with LIV (rumored to be $500 million) are contested, the move has undeniably affected his reputation within the golfing community. The economics of the men’s professional game…

The Indiana Pacers’ Tyrece Haliburton gained attention after the Olympics for his humorous tweet about his lack of playing time during Team USA Basketball’s gold medal run. Despite not playing significant minutes, Haliburton was still awarded a medal for being part of the winning team, a practice that does not extend to other sports like Olympic golf. In Olympic golf, for example, caddies such as Ted Scott, who support the medal-winning golfers, do not receive any recognition or medals for their assistance. Scott’s colleague, John Ellis, the caddie for Wyndham Clark, believes that caddies should also be given medals for…

As the heat intensified in Memphis during the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Sam Burns, a former LSU alum, experienced a moment of frustration during the third round of the tournament. Despite his strong performance, a shanked drive off the tee on the ninth hole led to Burns taking out his frustrations on his clubs, resulting in the head of his driver breaking. This incident occurred after Burns had surged to 10 under through two rounds and was 12 under when he reached the ninth hole. The rules set by the USGA state that a player is not allowed to replace…

The golfers at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open are not just talented on the course, they also have a love for food. Lydia Ko enjoyed some cupcakes at Dundonald Links, while Jin Young Ko tried a Scottish sausage roll, even though it didn’t quite meet her expectations. Despite this, Jin Young Ko managed to shoot a four-under 68 in round three, putting her in the top 10. However, it was Lauren Coughlin who stole the show with a six-under 66, taking the lead with a 12-under aggregate. Coughlin’s recent success includes a fourth-place finish in the Evian Championship and…

The FedEx Cup Playoffs got heated on Saturday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind when Sam Burns threw his club in anger, breaking it in the process. This incident added a dramatic element to the already intense competition as Burns trailed the leader, Hideki Matsuyama, by two shots. Despite the setback, Burns managed to bounce back and regain a stroke on the following hole with a birdie putt. However, on the par-5 12th hole, Burns had to use his 3-wood off the tee and reacted by gently flipping the club. As a five-time tour winner currently ranked…

Sam Burns’ frustration boiled over on Saturday at the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship when a club slam resulted in a broken driver, forcing him to play the final nine holes without one. Despite his solid play and contention to win, Burns let his emotions get the best of him. Starting the day one shot off the lead, Burns had two bogeys and four birdies through his first eight holes, improving his total score to 12 under and putting him in close pursuit of leader Hideki Matsuyama. However, poor drives had caused his bogeys and frustrations began to build. When…

Titleist Vokey wedges are the most popular wedges on the PGA Tour, favored by many professional players due to their exceptional feel and performance around the greens. In this article, we will explore the differences between forging and milling processes in wedge construction, as well as the reasons why professionals prefer milled wedges for their game. We will also delve into the various technologies and features that make the Titleist Vokey wedges stand out among the competition. When it comes to wedge play, feel is paramount, and many pros believe that milled wedges offer a superior feel compared to their…