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The article originally published in Low Net, a newsletter catered to the average golfer, emphasizes the challenge of maintaining good play once achieved. The author describes the feeling of panic that arises when playing well after an extended period of struggling with bad golf. The unlocked golf swing is likened to a firefly that can either be enjoyed in the moment or chased after in hopes of retaining it indefinitely. The author shares personal experiences of frantic efforts to hold on to breakthrough moments in golf, often resulting in the loss of the spark that led to success. Sports psychologist…

The 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club has wrapped up its first 36 holes, with Akshay Bhatia and Aaron Rai tied for the lead at 13 under. Behind them, there is a large group of players at 11 under, including Taylor Montgomery, Troy Merritt, Erik van Rooyen, and Cameron Young. Joel Dahmen, Eric Cole, and Cam Davis are tied for seventh at 10 under, three strokes behind the leaders. Despite the star power at the top, several big names failed to make the cut for the weekend. One notable player who missed the cut is Tom Kim, who…

The John Deere Classic is an annual event held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, attracting top PGA Tour players before the British Open. The 2024 edition features a strong field, headlined by World No. 8 Patrick Cantlay. Cantlay will be joined by seasoned pros like Jason Day, Sungjae Im, Jake Knapp, and two-time John Deere Classic winner Jordan Spieth. Spieth, who won the event in 2013 and 2015, will look to add a third title to his resume after finishing tied for 63rd at the Travelers Championship. His first win at the event in 2013 marked his maiden…

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Nick Dunlap, a professional golfer, is participating in his 15th event since winning The American Express as an amateur in La Quinta. He admits that the transition to the professional game has been challenging and frustrating at times, especially learning to play different golf courses and not always being able to attack pins with sand wedges. Despite these challenges, Dunlap has earned over $1 million in earnings but has missed five cuts and only been in the top 15 in two events. Questions have arisen about Dunlap’s decision to turn pro after The American Express win, especially considering his success…

If you find yourself frustrated that you aren’t hitting the golf ball as far as you would like, you are not alone. This is a common struggle for many golfers, but there is hope. Recent research by Dr. Chris Bishop, an Associate Professor of Strength and Conditioning at the London Sport Institute at Middlesex University, shed some light on what factors contribute to a golfer’s ability to hit the ball far. Dr. Bishop’s research focused on the concept of impulse, which measures how much force someone can apply over a given amount of time. This is an important indicator of…

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Steve Stricker, a pro golfer known for his putting prowess, recently made a significant change in his equipment at the U.S. Senior Open Championship. Stricker, who has been struggling on the greens lately, decided to switch his trusted Odyssey White Hot No. 2 putter for a 37-inch Odyssey Versa Jailbird 380 putter. This change marked a departure from his usual blade putter to a more stable, counterbalanced mallet putter. Stricker explained that the new putter feels more stable and holds the line better, especially in windy conditions, which helped him improve his putting performance during the championship. The Odyssey Limited…