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Graeme McDowell has recently been suspended by LIV Golf for violating the league’s anti-doping policy. The 45-year-old golfer tested positive for R-methamphetamine, a banned substance, during LIV’s Nashville event where he finished 42nd out of a 52-player field. As a result of this violation, McDowell will face a one-tournament suspension, a fine of $125,000, and disqualification of his results from the Nashville competition. In a tweet, McDowell admitted to taking Vicks nasal decongestant to help with sleep issues, but failed to check if it required a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) due to its over-the-counter nature. He expressed regret for this…

Hitting crisp pitch shots can be a challenge for many golfers, especially when it comes to controlling trajectory and spin. This is particularly important when facing a shot of around seventy yards to the pin, a common distance for recreational players. Instead of trying to muscle a full sand wedge, the key to success lies in using a gap wedge, choking down on the grip, and making a controlled swing using body action rather than relying on hand action. To achieve this, it’s crucial to focus on the grip of the club pointing towards your belly throughout the swing. This…

Lydia Ko recently won a gold medal in golf at Le Golf National, showing exceptional skill and focus on accuracy over distance. While gold-medalist Scottie Scheffler received congratulations from TaylorMade, Ko did not due to her status as an equipment free agent playing Ping and Titleist gear. Ko’s equipment setup includes nine Ping clubs, including a G430 Max 10K driver, which played a crucial role in her victory. The G430 Max 10K driver is PING’s straightest and highest MOI driver to date, providing maximum forgiveness and optimal center of gravity. Despite spinning slightly more than the LST model, the 10K…

When it comes to playing golf in wet conditions, especially when it comes to hitting wedge shots, there are specific adjustments that you can make to avoid chunking the ball. Making ball-first contact is crucial in these situations, as the wet grounds can easily cause your club to dig into the ground before making contact with the ball. To ensure you are making crisp contact with your wedge shots, there are three key adjustments that you can make. First, try positioning the ball slightly back in your stance, about one ball position back from where you would normally play it.…

The Paris 2024 Olympic Women’s golf competition unfolded with round three showcasing the tale of two cities – those who pushed farther, and those who did not. The leaders needed to go deeper into the mid-60s to maintain their advantage, but many failed to do so. Meanwhile, the chasers who needed to go lower to catch up did just that. Heading into round four, two co-leaders sat at minus-nine, with two more at minus-seven, and one more shot back. Here are the five things we learned from day three of the competition. Some players stumbled on Friday, with Ruoning Yin…

Our recent InsideGOLF Pinehurst Experience was a unique opportunity for a group of golf enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the world of golf at the iconic Pinehurst Resort. In the weeks leading up to the U.S. Open, our diverse group of golfers from the U.S. and Canada had the chance to walk the closing stretch of Pinehurst No. 2, the same course where Bryson DeChambeau claimed victory in the championship. The atmosphere was electrifying, with roaring crowds and a dramatic finish that will be remembered for years to come. The highlight of the trip was a guided tour of Pinehurst…

Creating a restaurant-quality cheesesteak at home is not as daunting as it may seem. With the right ingredients and techniques, anyone can achieve that perfect balance of harmonious, fatty, cheesy goodness in their own kitchen. Chefs Jeff Parenty and Michael Ford, from Hidden Creek Golf Club and Streamsong Resort respectively, share their expert advice on how to make a foolproof, exceptional cheesesteak sandwich that is menu-worthy and sure to impress. The key to a great cheesesteak lies in the meat. Both Parenty and Ford use shaved ribeye as their beef of choice, emphasizing the importance of fat for flavor and…

Lydia Ko, a professional golfer from New Zealand, has had a successful career so far, with two Majors, three Olympic medals, and 27 wins on the LPGA or Ladies European Tour. At the age of 26, Ko confirmed that she is “definitely past the halfway point” of her career, despite initially planning to retire at 30. Recently, Ko won Olympic gold at Paris 2024, adding to her silver and bronze medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. This achievement also earned her a spot in the LPGA Tour’s Hall of Fame alongside golfing legends like Annika Sorenstam and Se Ri…