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Kevin Kisner is making his return to the NBC Sports booth for the PGA Tour’s postseason after receiving positive feedback for his previous appearances earlier in 2024. Despite his struggles on the course this season, Kisner has proven himself as a competent commentator and will be working alongside Dan Hicks for the three FedEx Cup Playoff events, starting in Memphis. The network will also feature Brad Faxon as an analyst and Terry Gannon as the play-by-play commentator for its postseason coverage. This move comes as NBC continues to rotate names in the booth following the departure of analyst Paul Azinger,…

With the advancements in golf technology, drivers have become faster and more forgiving, leading many to believe that the big stick should be the primary option off the tee. However, for some golfers, using a 3-wood as their primary club off the tee may actually maximize carry distance. Golf Laboratories conducted tests that showed golfers with swing speeds below 80 mph saw a significant increase in carry distance with a 15-degree fairway wood compared to a 10.5-degree driver. This is because slower swing speeds struggle to optimize launch and spin numbers, resulting in a lack of hang-time which affects carry…

Chandler Parsons, a former NBA player, recently won the 8AM Invitational with partner Blake Griffin. Parsons is also known for his golf skills and has been making waves on the celebrity pro-am circuit. He recently participated in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on the LPGA Tour and shared his experience playing in front of a crowd. In a recent interview on the Subpar podcast, Parsons talked about his experience playing in the American Century Championship, where he had 40/1 odds to win. While he did not win the event, he enjoyed the experience of competing against other celebrities.…

Belgium’s Thomas Pieters and Canada’s Richard T. Lee surprised everyone by shooting standout seven-under-par 64s to take the first-round lead at the International Series England event. They are ahead of England’s Richard Bland, Chinese Taipei’s Chan Shih-chang, Atiruj Winaicharoenchai from Thailand, and Korea’s Seungtaek Lee who all fired 66s. Pieters, who plays for RangeGoats GC on the LIV Golf League, is still searching for form but seems to be on the right track after his impressive round. Pieters attributed his success to driving well and putting nicely and felt comfortable on the course as it was similar to where he…

Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux made headlines at the Olympic women’s golf competition with her impressive performance on Thursday at Le Golf National. The 27-year-old recorded an Olympic nine-hole record of 8-under 28 in the first round and managed to maintain her lead after round two with a total of 8-under for 36 holes. Metraux’s stellar play included two eagles and multiple birdies during her round. Despite a bumpy back nine with a bogey-birdie-bogey stretch, Metraux was able to hold onto her lead by one stroke over China’s Ruoning Yin, who carded a bogey-free 65 in the second round. Two-time Olympic medalist…

Keegan Bradley is facing a unique challenge as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain in the era of LIV. The task of selecting the 12 best American golfers for the Ryder Cup team may seem simple on the surface, but in reality, it is a complex and subjective process. Every Ryder Cup captain must navigate through various factors, such as points systems, captain’s picks, analytics, and team dynamics to form the best possible team. Bradley has expressed his desire to have the 12 best players on the team, but the methods of selecting these players are still up for debate. While…

Ashley Buhai, a professional golfer from South Africa, is currently competing in the Olympics at Le Golf National in France. Despite the firm and dry conditions of the course, Buhai is thriving and enjoying the challenge. She has a unique situation with a hole in her left shoe, allowing her pinky toe some much-needed breathing room. This injury occurred seven weeks ago when she accidentally injured her toe while getting out of bed early in the morning. Despite this setback, Buhai is known for her resilience and determination. As a 35-year-old journeywoman who has been a pro for 16 years,…

The 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship field is not yet set, as the completion of this week’s Wyndham Championship will determine the top 70 players in the FedExCup standings who are eligible to participate in the tournament in Memphis. The Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been impacted by Tropical Storm Debby, leading to the postponement of the first round to Friday at Sedgefield Country Club. The forecast predicts several inches of rain, adding to the already soaked golf course. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the PGA Tour has not announced any changes to the weekend schedule of the…