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The sale of Gary Player’s 1974 British Open Claret Jug is causing controversy with Player contesting the sale. The replica trophy was sold by Golden Age Auctions for $481,068, attracting 39 bids with the highest bidder surpassing the previous bid by $80,000. Player won the original trophy for his wire-to-wire victory at the British Open, his third win in the Hall of Fame career that included nine major titles. Player had previously had a falling out with his son, Marc, who controlled the replica trophy, resulting in legal disputes over unpaid royalties and the sale of memorabilia without consent. Player…

Wyndham Clark, known as a streaky golfer, has had some recent struggles, including a 4-over 75 in the first round of the Olympics in Paris. Despite being one of the only four Americans who qualified for the event, Clark’s performance has not been up to par lately. If he doesn’t improve quickly, his chances of winning a medal are dwindling, as the number of Americans in contention has already decreased. The current Olympic qualifying system, based on world rankings, has been criticized for excluding top players like Bryson DeChambeau and sending struggling players like Clark to compete. The difficulty of…

Improving your golf swing is a constant battle for many mid-to-high handicappers, and it can be frustrating when the same swing flaws keep bubbling up, hindering your progress. In a quest to break 80, one golfer sought the expertise of GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Malizia, who not only provided guidance but also shared an ultimate golf swing drill to help perfect two common swing flaws. Malizia emphasized the importance of blending body pivot and arm swing seamlessly, as neglecting one over the other can lead to compensating moves and hinder your overall swing motion. When it comes to mastering…

After more than a decade of legal battles, the Newark Earthworks’ Octagon Mounds are finally set to be fully accessible to the public. The Moundbuilders Country Club and Ohio History Connection have reached a settlement that will allow Ohio History Connection to buy out Moundbuilders’ lease on the property, opening the way for full public access starting on January 1. The details of the settlement remain confidential, according to representatives from both entities. The Octagon Earthworks, part of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Ohio’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been leased by Moundbuilders Country Club since 1910. With the settlement…

Tom Kim and Ben An, two professional golfers from South Korea, face the unique challenge of mandatory military service before they reach the age of 35. Kim, at 22, has a less urgent deadline than An, who is 32 and lives in Orlando. Winning an Olympic medal grants an exemption from military service in South Korea, a country with a strict enforcement of conscription. This exemption has been a topic of debate and controversy, with some believing that service should be mandatory while others argue for higher exemption standards. The issue of military service for athletes in South Korea has…

The Sure Thing golf club by Topgolf is designed to make learning and experiencing golf easier and more fun for golfers of all skill levels. The club is created to help players hit the ball solidly into the air and experience the joy of a perfect shot. Topgolf CEO Artie Starrs stated that the company exists to bring joy through different ways of playing golf, and The Sure Thing is one way they are achieving that purpose. The club is designed in collaboration with Callaway’s engineering team and has various features to help golfers launch the ball easily. One of…

Xander Schauffele, the defending Olympic gold medalist, put on a strong performance in the first round of the Olympics in France. Despite a shaky start, Schauffele managed to finish just two strokes behind the leader, Hideki Matsuyama. The atmosphere at Le Golf National, with thousands of fans cheering on the players, provided an unexpected inspiration for Schauffele. Schauffele started the day with a chip-in birdie, followed by an up and down on the second hole. Although he struggled on the third hole, he managed to recover and score his second birdie. Throughout the round, he added five more birdies before…

Nick Dunlap has had a year full of highs and lows, starting with his win at the PGA Tour’s American Express in January as the first amateur to win on Tour since 1991. He turned pro in February, but struggled with adjusting to his new life until he recorded his second win of the season at the Barracuda Championship. Off the course, life has been an adjustment as well, with a messy dispute involving Dunlap’s parents, family lawyer, his agency GSE Worldwide, and his day-to-day manager Kevin Canning. The claim, filed in March, alleged that Canning disparaged Dunlap’s parents and…