Author: News Room

The ISCO Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky took place this week, offering an opportunity for golfers not competing in the Genesis Scottish Open to showcase their skills. Pierceson Coody, a University of Texas product, leads the tournament with an impressive 16 under after his opening-round score of 61. With a purse of $4 million and 300 FedEx Cup points up for grabs, the competition is fierce. Additionally, the highest-finishing golfer who isn’t already exempt will earn a spot in the prestigious Open Championship. Despite high hopes, some notable players failed to make the cut at the…

The JP Golf Premier wedge is a unique and highly engineered golf club that is a joy to hit. With a unique sole design that provides defense against digging and high spin, these wedges are a piece of art disguised as a golf club. This review of the JP Premier Wedges comes after over a decade of admiration for JP’s work, and the verdict is that they were worth the wait. The looks of the JP Premier wedges are one of their standout features. With a titanium backplate available in black, blue, or bronze with a polished or scraped finish,…

The DP World Tour’s social media team has once again captured the attention of fans with their unique concept called the “Green Room.” This concept involves players coming in immediately following their rounds to discuss their thoughts and emotions, often after a bad performance. The team was able to get England’s Matt Wallace to open up in the Green Room, following a two-over 72 at the Genesis Scottish Open. Wallace expressed his disappointment and lack of self-confidence after missing the cut for the second time in a row on the PGA Tour. Despite his recent struggles, Wallace had been performing…

Shane Lowry, a professional golfer, understands the difference between hitting a golf shot on the course versus hitting one on the driving range. In a conversation with GOLF’s Dylan Dethier, Lowry explained how hitting a shot on the range can be deceptive because what seems like a good shot there may not translate to a good shot on the course during a tournament. This discrepancy makes the driving range a “dangerous place” according to Lowry, as golfers can get too fixated on hitting precise shots when in reality, there is a larger margin for error on the course. Lowry shared…

The American Century Championship is an annual event that brings together some of the biggest celebrities in sports from all backgrounds, including current NFL stars like Travis Kelce and Trevor Lawrence, as well as legends like Annika Sorenstam. This year’s event, held at Edgewood Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, kicked off on Friday with NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen leading after the first round with 24 points. Mardy Fish is right on his tail with 23 points. Last year, Stephen Curry made an ace en route to winning, but he is not in the field this year due to his obligations…

The U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship is set to kick off, marking the 75th playing of the event, making it one of the longest-running USGA championships. This year’s championship will take place from July 15-20 at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, Calif., a course with a history of hosting prestigious women’s golf tournaments. The format of the championship will include two rounds of stroke play to narrow down the field to 64 players for the match-play bracket. The first round of match play will begin on July 17, with the championship match scheduled for July 20. The winner will…

The KPMG PGA Championship was the last event where LPGA pros could earn qualifying points for the Olympics, impacting the standings significantly. Miyu Yamashita’s final round performance pushed her rankings ahead of Ayaka Furue, making her an Olympics alternate. Furue had a solid week finishing T19, just fractions of a point behind Yamashita in the world ranking and Olympics qualifying. The Evian Championship is now the focus for Furue and other top LPGA players with a chance to earn world ranking points and major wins. Ayaka Furue, determined to bounce back from missing out on the Olympics, started her week…

In this article from Golf Digest+, the writer discusses the concept of making excuses in golf and how they can actually be beneficial in certain situations. The writer shares personal experiences from both golf and hockey, highlighting the tendency to blame external factors for poor performance. He interviews Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher Tony Ruggiero, who explains that making excuses can actually help players maintain confidence and avoid negative self-talk on the course. Ruggiero emphasizes that while making excuses can be helpful in the moment, constantly blaming external factors for poor performance can hinder improvement in the long run. He…