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The Korn Ferry Tour’s The Ascendant event at TPC Colorado witnessed a historic moment as Timmy Crawford achieved a hole-in-one on a par 4, making him only the second player to do so in the Tour’s history. Crawford, a former University of Illinois player, qualified for the tournament on Monday and impressed with rounds of 66 and 73 to make the cut on his Korn Ferry Tour debut. His incredible ace on the 336-yard third hole drew praise from spectators, with local Steven Johnson describing it as the best golf shot he had ever seen. Crawford’s hole-in-one was the first…
In the world of golf, the players on the PGA Tour are considered the best in the world. The gear crew at GOLF.com spends a lot of time at Tour events snapping photographs of the tools used by these elite players in order to gain insight into their setups. In this series titled “Bag Spy”, equipment editors Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath highlight interesting clubs in players’ bags, unique weighting, loft sleeve settings, and more to help weekend golfers understand the reasoning behind a pro’s setup. As the PGA Tour season winds down, it’s a good time to reflect on…
The PGA Tour’s ISCO Championship in Kentucky saw some impressive scoring from players like Rafa Cabrera Bello, Michael Kim, Chesson Hadley, and Wesley Bryan, who all managed to shoot under par in the first two rounds of the tournament. However, despite their strong performances, they all missed the cut due to the unusually low cut line of eight under par. This new record-setting cut line is the lowest in relation to par on the PGA Tour since the detailed record-keeping began in 1970. The previous record for the lowest cut in relation to par was set at the 2020 Shriners…
Bryson DeChambeau continues to amaze fans with his hole-outs, showcasing his incredible skill on the golf course. He has managed to pull off memorable hole-outs in each of the first three major championships this year, all of which occurred on the 18th hole. Adding to his impressive resume, DeChambeau made another incredible shot during the second round of the 2024 LIV Golf Andalucia tournament, holing out for an eagle from the 14th fairway on the 370-yard hole. This shot helped him finish the day at 2 under, ultimately signing for a 4-under 67, one of the lowest rounds of the…
Mackenzie Hughes was penalized at the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open for being late to his tee time, resulting in a two-shot penalty on the first hole. Despite the setback, Hughes managed to maintain a solid performance, being one under through 10 holes and inside the top 20 on the leaderboard. Late arrivals at professional golf events can result in significant consequences, as seen with Hughes’ double-bogey 6 on the first hole. The incident raised questions about how a professional golfer like Hughes could be late to his tee time, especially at such a prestigious event like the Genesis Scottish Open.…
Colin Montgomerie, a 31-time DP World Tour winner, believes that it is time for Tiger Woods to retire from competitive golf sooner rather than later. Montgomerie expressed his concerns in an interview with the Times of London, stating that Woods no longer exhibits the passion and charismatic aura that made him a golfing legend. Reflecting on Woods’ recent performance at the 2024 U.S. Open, Montgomerie noted that Woods did not appear to enjoy a single shot and questioned his continued presence on the tour. Following a missed cut at Pinehurst last month, Woods was asked if he thought it may…
The 2024 Open, the final men’s major championship of the season, is set to take place at Royal Troon in the United Kingdom. The world’s best players will gather at this iconic venue to compete for the prestigious title. The anticipation is high as the players prepare to walk through the tunnel onto the first tee, setting the stage for an exciting competition. Royal Troon last hosted The Open in 2016, where Henrik Stenson emerged victorious after a thrilling duel with Phil Mickelson. Stenson’s impressive performance saw him finish at 20 under, three shots ahead of his closest competitor. The…
A recent incident involving golfer Mackenzie Hughes at the Genesis Scottish Open has brought attention to a rarely seen penalty in the sport. Hughes, who was in contention after consecutive strong rounds, made the mistake of arriving late for his third-round tee time, leading to a two-shot penalty due to breaking the rules of golf. According to the Rules of Golf, a player who misses their tee time is usually disqualified from the event. However, there are exceptions, one of which allows a player to arrive no more than five minutes late. Hughes managed to make it to the first…