Author: News Room

Frank Bensel Jr., a 56-year-old club pro from New York, made USGA history at the U.S. Senior Open by making back-to-back holes-in-one during a round at Newport Country Club in Rhode Island. His incredible feat of hitting consecutive aces on par-3 holes is a rare occurrence in the world of golf, with odds of 67 million to one for two aces in the same round, and even more staggering odds of 156.25 million to one for back-to-back aces. On the fourth hole, Bensel used a six-iron to sink a shot from 173 yards out, followed by another hole-in-one on the…

Men’s professional golf is known for its enduring traditions, but it has recently been marked by instability in player loyalty, executive leadership, fan interest, fiscal responsibility, and now, organizational leadership. Seth Waugh is stepping down as CEO of the PGA of America, while Martin Slumbers will soon depart from the R&A. The PGA Tour’s leadership team remains unchanged, but the organization’s boardroom and business structure are undergoing significant changes. The Tour must adapt quickly to these changes to ensure growth and success. In response to LIV’s unconventional economics, the PGA Tour has followed suit by increasing player purses to meet…

Golf Pride has teamed up with NBA superstar Stephen Curry to release a limited-edition grip collection that supports Curry’s Underrated Golf initiative. Underrated Golf aims to provide opportunities for student-athletes and underrepresented golfers to compete on prestigious golf courses and further develop their skills. The initiative has hosted 10 tournaments across the U.S. over the past two seasons. The limited-edition kit includes 14 Stephen Curry designed MCC Plus4 grips, a unique ball marker, and a collector’s display. Each kit is individually numbered out of 8,200, in homage to the 82-game NBA season. The grips come in standard and midsize options,…

Newport Country Club, the site of this week’s U.S. Senior Open, offers a unique perspective on golf course maintenance practices. Founded in 1895, the club has maintained some of its original maintenance practices, giving players a glimpse into the past. Unlike modern tournament venues with high-tech irrigation systems and precise course adjustments, Newport maintains its fairways and rough without any irrigation system. The lack of irrigation at Newport presents challenges for course setup during the tournament. Without the ability to water constantly, the fairways and rough rely on Mother Nature for their condition. The windy site further complicates matters, as…

Throughout his career, Nick Price was known for his exceptional ball-striking abilities which helped him become one of the best players of his generation. In 1994, Price had a standout season where he hit an impressive 73.8 percent of fairways and went on to win two majors, the Open Championship and the PGA, along with six total tour wins. This successful season earned Price the title of the 1994 PGA Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. Price attributed his ability to drive the ball long and accurate to three key components: shoulder turn, weight shift, and balance.…

When it comes to optimizing your golf game, one factor that many golfers may not consider is the impact of water on their golf ball. In a recent experiment by GOLF Top 100 Teacher Cameron McCormick, it was shown that even the tiniest bit of water on a golf ball can significantly affect the outcome of a shot. Using data from Trackman, McCormick demonstrated the difference in performance between a wet golf ball and a dry one when hitting a 110-yard shot with a sand wedge. The results were eye-opening, showing that a wet ball increased launch angle, decreased ball…

Bunker shots are considered the most challenging shots in golf, but some tour players make them look easy by using a different technique. Traditionally, players were taught to open their clubface wide and counteract it by opening their stance, but newer methods are being adopted by players like Collin Morikawa and Scottie Scheffler. One reason for this change is the advancement in wedge designs, allowing players to control how much the ball digs. Dropping their hands and closing their stance helps players hit down into the sand more effectively. The standard advice for greenside bunker shots involves opening the clubface…

The recent news of lay-offs at Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Laurel, Mississippi could potentially have implications for the Sanderson Farms Championship, the state’s only PGA Tour event. The acquisition of Sanderson Farms by Cargill and Continental Grain raised questions about the future sponsorship of the tournament, which had been historically supported by the Mississippi-owned company. The tournament has been a significant contributor to charity, raising over $17 million since Sanderson Farms became involved. The 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship will mark the third event since the merger into Wayne-Sanderson Farms, with the original sponsorship contract running through 2026. However, uncertainties surrounding the…