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Cameron Young had a frustrating day on Sunday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, where he found himself in contention one shot back of the leaders but struggled with his driver. After hitting just six fairways during his round the previous week, Young continued to struggle off the tee, only finding the short grass on three out of ten holes in the final round. His frustration came to a head on the par-5 14th hole when he snapped the shaft of his driver in anger after another errant tee shot. The incident with his driver left Young without his preferred weapon…

Akshay Bhatia was in the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic tied for the lead with Aaron Rai, and he fought hard at Detroit Golf Club to maintain his position. Despite a challenging front nine, including a tee shot that only went 97 yards after hitting a tree, Bhatia remained in contention with two birdies and one bogey. As Bhatia reached the 13th hole, he found himself tied for the lead with Cam Davis. Despite a difficult tee shot that landed in the rough, Bhatia showed his composure and managed to get his ball back on the fairway and…

The 2024 U.S. Senior Open, held at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, faced a lengthy delay on Sunday afternoon due to a dangerous weather situation, leading to the postponement of the final round until Monday. Hiroyuki Fujita currently leads the tournament at 16 under, holding a three-shot lead over Richard Bland and a four-shot lead over Richard Green. Steve Stricker is in solo fourth place at 10 under, with only these four golfers being in double digits under par through 3 ½ rounds. Fujita, a 55-year-old golfer, has been playing exceptional golf throughout the tournament, with just two…

Ruoning Yin and Atthaya Thitikul emerged victorious in the Dow Championship, the LPGA’s two-person team event, after forming a pairing eight months prior during a Callaway shoot. The duo sealed their victory with a final four-ball score of 62, narrowly defeating Solheim veterans Ally Ewing and Jennifer Kupcho by one stroke. This win marked the third career title for both Yin and Thitikul, with each claiming their first victories of 2024. At 21 years old, Thitikul had previously not won since the 2022 Walmart N.W. Arkansas Championship but had a successful 2023 season, earning the Vare Trophy for the best-scoring…

Golf enthusiasts know that keeping the ball in play is crucial for achieving a low score. Hiroyuki Fujita, the current leader of the 2024 US Senior Open, recently broke a record by hitting an impressive 32 consecutive fairways at Newport Country Club. This feat has made him a standout player in the golf world. Fujita’s performance has positioned him as a strong contender for winning the championship. Fujita’s impressive streak of hitting fairways started at the second hole of the US Senior Open and continued through several more holes before play was suspended due to inclement weather. With six more…

At the 2024 Dow Championship, the team of 21-year-old golf prodigies Atthaya Thitikul and Ruoning Yin took the golf world by storm as they secured victory with a final-round score of 62 in the best-ball format. This win marked the third LPGA victory for both players, solidifying their status as rising stars in the world of professional golf. The partnership between Thitikul and Yin came about unexpectedly during a Callaway sponsorship shoot, with Thitikul jokingly stating that Yin had no option but to play with her. Their chemistry on the course was evident as they finished at 22 under for…

Marcel Siem recently won the Italian Open in dramatic fashion, with a stunning putt on the 18th hole to force a playoff and then clinch the victory with another birdie. Siem’s win marked his sixth on the European circuit and was a memorable moment in his long and rollercoaster career. The German golfer has faced challenges, including losing his card after the 2021 season, but has fought back and continued to find success on the course. Siem’s victory at the Italian Open came after a day of fluctuating scores and missed opportunities from other contenders. Players like Sean Crocker, Shubhankar…

Aaron Rai, a professional golfer, is known for his unique equipment setup on the PGA Tour. While some gearheads may notice his 2019 TaylorMade M6 driver, most fans recognize him as the player who always wears two gloves regardless of the weather. However, his most endearing gear choice is the iron covers that adorn his irons, which is a rarity among PGA Tour players. Rai is likely the only full-time Tour member who consistently uses iron covers on his irons, a choice that sets him apart. Rai’s decision to use iron covers is not just about protecting his clubs from…