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The second week of July saw major championships taking place on both the LPGA and PGA Tour Champions. The LPGA held its Evian Championship in Evian-Les-Bains, where Ayaka Furue had a thrilling finish with an eagle on the final hole to secure a one-stroke victory over Stephanie Kyriacou. This win was Furue’s second on the LPGA Tour, coming nearly two years after her first win at the 2022 Scottish Open. In the DP World Tour and PGA Tour collaboration at the Scottish Open, Adam Scott seemed to be heading towards a victory until Robert MacIntyre surged with an eagle on…

Being a tour player’s full-time coach is a serious commitment, similar to running a multi-million-dollar business. The level of dedication and interaction required is intense, as coaches spend hours with players both on and off the course. Communication is key, with constant contact necessary for sharing ideas, video analysis, and more to help the player improve their performance. Player-coach relationships can develop into friendships due to the amount of time spent together. However, at its core, the relationship is a business one. The player is paying for help to enhance their game, and the coach’s financial reward is often tied…

The Scottish Open is currently underway in Scotland, serving as a warmup event for the prestigious British Open. This event has attracted some of the world’s best golfers, including defending champion Rory McIlroy and other top-ranked players. As fans gear up to watch these golfing stars in action, many are also looking to get in on the action themselves by placing bets on the tournament. To enhance the excitement of the Scottish Open, leading online sportsbooks are offering a variety of enticing betting promos and bonuses that can help new customers get started with their sports betting journey. One of…

Wilson Golf has had an eventful first half of the year, with the release of several new products including Staff blades and CB irons, Dynapower Forged irons, Staff Model ZM wedges, a new golf ball, RB Utility iron, and Wilson Fit AI club fitting technology. The brand is making significant moves in the industry, with new hires like Markus McCaine as Head of Global Marketing, and players like Willie Mack, Padraig Harrington, and Kevin Kisner using Wilson products on Tour. Wilson is determined to compete with major golf manufacturers and appeal to hardcore golfers and equipment enthusiasts. To showcase the…

Professional golfer Thompson sought help from Craig Allan at Sea Island’s Golf Performance Center to address issues with his iron play. Despite performing well with his driver, Thompson struggled with distance control and catching fliers out of the rough due to low spin. Allan suggested three solutions: weaken the lofts of his irons, test higher-spinning golf balls, and try different iron heads and shafts. Initially, Thompson opted for a higher-spinning golf ball, which improved his iron play but negatively impacted his driver performance. Thompson noticed a decline in his driver stats after using the higher-spinning golf ball and decided to…

If you are looking to improve your golf game by getting your body in better shape, Golf Digest’s Chief Fitness Advisor Ben Shear has provided a series of simple exercises to enhance your mobility, stability, strength, and power. In this article, we will walk you through six exercises that will help you get started on your journey to improve your golf swing. The first exercise is shoulder wall slides, which focus on improving mobility in the shoulder blades. By keeping your back, shoulders, head, and arms against a wall, you can slide your arms up as high as you can…

The Powakaddy CT8 GPS Electric Trolley is a compact and feature-packed golf trolley that has been refined for 2024. With a 3.5” full-color touch screen GPS display, the CT8 offers one of the largest screens in its class and is also highly responsive, even working well in rainy and bright conditions. The updated graphics on the GPS system, including Advanced Green View and a directional approach arrow, make it easy to navigate the course and get accurate yardages. The CT8 also features basic distances to greens and hazards, although it falls short of the Performance Plan available on some other…

Keegan Bradley was appointed as the 2025 United States team Ryder Cup captain, causing collective disbelief in the golf world. Despite the surprise, the majority of fans and media praised the choice, highlighting Bradley’s knowledge of Bethpage and passion for the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy, the leading point scorer in the 2023 Ryder Cup, shared his thoughts on the appointment, noting that it was a departure from previous US captain selections but emphasizing the importance of time to determine its success. McIlroy mentioned that the European team had a surprised reaction to the news while they were out to dinner,…