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Keegan Bradley’s surprising captaincy for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black was a shock to many, as Phil Mickelson was widely expected to captain the team. Mickelson, a fan favorite in the Greater New York area, has a long history of success and heartbreak in the state, with several runner-up finishes in major tournaments. Despite his close ties to the area, Mickelson’s recent actions, including joining LIV Golf and criticizing the PGA Tour, may have impacted his chances of being named captain. Mickelson’s absence from the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome further raised speculation about his future involvement with…
The 2023 Ryder Cup was a tough loss for the United States team, with Xander Schauffele describing it as being “throttled” by the Europeans. Despite the defeat, Schauffele highlighted the positive aspects of the week, including the team camaraderie and the support of the fans. The atmosphere and experience were enjoyable, even though the golf results were disappointing. The need for change became apparent, leading to the selection of Keegan Bradley as the 2025 U.S. captain for the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Keegan Bradley, a 38-year-old golfer, was chosen as the captain for the U.S. Ryder Cup team,…
Keegan Bradley was stunned when he received a phone call from PGA officials informing him that he had been selected as the captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team for the event next year at Bethpage State Park. The six-time PGA Tour winner and two-time Ryder Cup player had never considered himself as a possible candidate for the role, especially since Tiger Woods was widely seen as the frontrunner. Bradley was taken aback by the news but ultimately felt honored to be chosen for this prestigious position. One of the unique aspects of Bradley’s selection is that the decision came…
The 2024 Genesis Scottish Open is drawing some of the world’s top players to compete, but the ISCO Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Kentucky is also attracting attention, especially with the presence of amateur player Luke Clanton. Clanton recently made history by becoming the first amateur to finish inside the top 10 in back-to-back Tour starts since 1957. He finished T-10 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and T-2 at the John Deere Classic. Despite the strong field that includes notable names like Joel Dahmen, Cameron Champ, and Sam Ryder, Clanton is the betting favorite to win the ISCO…
In 2015, at the John Deere Classic, Jordan Spieth emerged victorious in a playoff against Tom Gillis, claiming his fourth win of the season. With a two-stroke lead heading into the final round, Spieth’s solid performance on Saturday, where he shot a 10-under 61, set the stage for his success. By maintaining his composure on Sunday, Spieth secured a spot in the playoff at 20 under par and eventually clinched his second trophy at the Silvis, Illinois event. Below, we take a look at the clubs Spieth used during that tournament: – Driver: Titleist 915D2 (9.5 degrees) with Aldila Rogue…
The flop shot can be a tempting shot to try around the greens, especially when you see professional tour players executing it with ease. However, for the average player who hasn’t dedicated a lot of time to practicing this difficult shot, attempting the flop shot may do more harm than good. Gareth Raflewski, a trusted short-game coach for over 65 tour players, recommends a different approach to these situations. Raflewski advises players to take their sand wedge and set up to the ball with 80% of their weight on the front foot. This positioning steepens the angle of attack and…
The Genesis Scottish Open is set to take place at The Renaissance Club, attracting a star-studded field of PGA Tour and DP World Tour players. The defending champion and world No. 2, Rory McIlroy, leads the pack of contenders, including past winners Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Aberg, and Collin Morikawa. The tournament boasts a $9 million purse with $1.62 million going to the winner along with 500 FedEx Cup points. The championship is set to be a thrilling event at the par-70, 7,237-yard course designed by Tom Doak. The Scottish Open has been held at The Renaissance Club since 2019, showcasing…
The 2024 LPGA Tour season has seen a lot of uncertainty, with the first major of the year, the Amundi Evian Championship, taking place in France. Nelly Korda, the World No. 1, has recently struggled, missing three consecutive cuts for the first time in her career. Other players like Lilia Vu and Ally Ewing have stepped up, solidifying their positions as top contenders on the tour. Past World No. 1s like Jin Young Ko and Atthaya Thitikul are also finding form, with Ko threatening late in the Women’s PGA and Thitikul winning her third career title at the Dow Championship.…