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In a thrilling finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Amy Yang emerged as the winner, securing her first major championship victory. Yang’s triumph also earned her a spot in the Paris Olympics, alongside runner-up Miyu Yamashita. The final 60-player field for the 2024 Summer Olympics was confirmed after the conclusion of the third major of the season in Sammamish, Washington. The women’s golf competition at the Olympics is scheduled to take place from August 7-10 at Le Golf National, the venue for the 2018 Ryder Cup and the Open de France. The Olympics hold a special significance for golfers,…
Fujikura’s Ventus line of shafts has gained significant popularity since its launch, with the addition of the Red and Black profiles to the original Blue shaft. The TR series of Ventus shafts has been used by professionals to win tournaments and has become a popular choice for fittings among regular golfers. Now, Fujikura is expanding the Ventus VeloCore+ line by adding Red and Black profiles to provide golfers with a wider range of weight and flex options to suit their swings. Spencer Reynolds, Fujikura’s product and brand manager, stated that the incorporation of Red and Black profiles into the 2024…
The Italian Open is one of the penultimate European Swing tournaments of the DP World Tour season. Held at the Adriatic Golf Club this year, the event boasts the largest non-Rolex Series purse of the season at $3.25m. The tournament has a rich history with winners like Jose Maria Olazabal, Bernhard Langer, and Greg Norman. The defending champion, Adrian Meronk, will not be present to defend his title after signing for LIV Golf earlier this year. This year’s winner will take home $552,500, with the runner-up earning $357,500. With only the BMW International Open remaining in the European Swing phase,…
The Rocket Mortgage Classic is set to take place at the Detroit Golf Club this week, with a wide-open field due to the absence of any top 10 players, including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. This presents a great opportunity for a long-shot pick to emerge victorious, and our choice is Mark Hubbard, who is listed at +6600 odds to win the tournament. Despite not having secured a Tour win yet, Hubbard has been incredibly consistent this season, making the cut in all 17 of his starts and securing several top-25 finishes. Hubbard’s strong performances this season, including a T4…
The field for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic is almost complete, with 152 spots accounted for as of Monday morning. The tournament, returning to Detroit Golf Club for the sixth time, will be held from June 27-30, with the first round teeing off Thursday. Among the top-ranked golfers coming to town are Tom Kim (No. 16), Cameron Young (23), Chris Kirk (No. 33) and Rickie Fowler, ranked No. 50 and the defending Rocket Mortgage Classic champ after last year’s epic victory. Previous winners returning to Detroit include Cam Davis and Nate Lashley. Several major winners will also be part of…
Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate on the PGA Tour, earning his 12th career victory at the 2024 Travelers Championship. This win marks his sixth victory of the season, making him the first player since Tiger Woods 15 years ago to achieve this feat in a single season. With his latest victory, Scheffler has now amassed a total of $70,262,087 in career on-course earnings, solidifying his status as one of the top earners in PGA Tour history. Scheffler’s impressive resume includes wins at prestigious events such as the Masters, Players Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational, and WM Phoenix Open. His recent victory…
Players on PGA Tour Champions face challenges such as higher scores and aging bodies while competing on the senior tour. Among them is Michael Allen, who celebrated his 33rd wedding anniversary at an In-N-Out burger joint due to travel delays. Despite the financial costs of competing, players like Mark O’Meara continue playing for the love of competition. Some players, like Jerry Kelly and Kirk Triplett, still relish the opportunity to beat their competitors despite the challenges of aging. For Rocco Mediate, the thrill of competition outweighs the struggles, leading him to continue playing despite setbacks. The wives of these players…
Developing consistency in your iron shots can be a game-changer for your golf game. One key aspect to achieving this consistency is understanding the importance of forward shaft lean at impact. This forward lean with the shaft de-lofts the face at impact, generating more power and presenting the sweet spot of the clubface to the back of the ball. This allows for cleaner contact and better control over your shots. Watching a slo-mo video of a well-struck iron shot can showcase the significance of shaft lean at impact. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Andrew Rice emphasizes the importance of shaft lean…