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The last men’s major championship is fast approaching with The Open scheduled for July 18-21. Before that, the PGA Tour is heading to Detroit and the Detroit Golf Club for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Defending champion Rickie Fowler and Cameron Young, who shot a remarkable 59 recently, are among the players set to take on the Donald Ross design at this event. Tom Kim, the runner-up at the Travelers Championship, is the betting favorite with odds of 12/1, followed by Young at 16/1 and Akshay Bhatia and Min Woo Lee at 20/1. The winner of this week’s championship will…

Best friends since they were around 11 years old, Charley Hull and Georgia Hall are teaming up for the Dow Championship, an LPGA team event. The duo, who grew up practicing together in England and now live three minutes apart, have always had a close bond. They represented England Golf together for years and are both stalwarts of the European Solheim Cup team. This week, both Hull and Hall officially made the Olympic Team for Great Britain, highlighting their successful careers in golf. This marks the first time that Hull has played in the Dow Championship, a popular team event…

Joost Luiten, the 148th-ranked golfer in the world and 40th-ranked player in the Olympic qualification standings, will not be representing the Netherlands at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Despite qualifying for the games, the National Olympic Committee of the Netherlands Sports Federation has chosen not to send Luiten and two other golfers because they do not believe the three stand a chance of medaling. This decision has sparked controversy and disappointment amongst fans and players alike. The National Olympic Committee of the Netherlands Sports Federation has extra qualifying rules for golfers in the Olympics. To represent the country at the…

Bryson DeChambeau is known for his innovative and unconventional approach to improving his golf game. From using 3D printed golf clubs to soaking his golf balls in Epsom salt, the recent U.S. Open champion has brought a new level of excitement to the sport of golf. In a recent interview, DeChambeau discussed a unique practice drill that he uses to become a better ball-striker. DeChambeau explained that he purposely mishits shots during practice in order to understand the parameters of the miss. While amateur golfers often accidentally mishit shots off the heel or the toe, DeChambeau intentionally does it to…

John Long, a former law enforcement officer from Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, has made it his mission to introduce the game of golf to the community. Despite growing up without any exposure to the sport himself, Long developed a passion for golf as a form of escape from the challenges he faced in his job on the reservation. Through his efforts, he has established a First Tee program at Pine Ridge, with over 200 kids participating in the program to learn swing fundamentals and life skills. Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is one of the largest reservations in…

Joe Durant, a four-time Tour winner, is known for being one of the straightest drivers in golf history. Despite his shorter driving distance, Durant consistently hit over 75% of fairways during his time on the PGA Tour, with an impressive 82% driving accuracy in 2015. He ranked in the top 10 in strokes gained: off-the-tee for five consecutive years and maintained his position in the top 70 until he moved to the Champions Tour in 2014. As he prepares for the U.S. Senior Open, Durant showcases his exceptional consistency on the driving range at Newport Country Club. Durant’s success in…

Gordon Sargent’s bag at the U.S. Open includes a Titleist GT2 driver with a Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro White 60 TX shaft. He also carries a TaylorMade Qi10 5-wood with a Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 9 X shaft. For his irons, Sargent uses a combination of Titleist T200 (3), Titleist T100 (4), and Titleist 620 MB (5-9) with Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 GOST X (3) and True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-9) shafts. In terms of wedges, he has Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F, 52-08F, 56-10S) and Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks (60-V) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue…

Caddying is a multifaceted skill that goes beyond just carrying a golf bag. While some may view it as a simple combination of math and physical strength, experienced caddies understand that it involves a deep level of intuition and understanding of the golfer they are working with. Caddies like Joel Stock and John Limanti, who have worked with professionals like Will Zalatoris and Keith Mitchell, emphasize the importance of psychological insight and communication in their role. They shared their expertise on GOLF’s Subpar podcast, highlighting the qualities that separate successful caddies from the rest. Limanti emphasized the importance of honesty…