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The Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, featured low scores and high drama, interrupted by a three-hour and 10-minute rain delay. Despite the delay, players took advantage of soft conditions to card multiple birdies. Cameron Young stole the show by shooting a 59 in nearly perfect conditions, making him the 12th player to achieve this feat on the PGA Tour. However, Young’s impressive score was surpassed by major winners and rising stars who are vying for the $3.6 million prize. Tom Kim, who held the lead after the first two rounds, continued to play well, reaching 16 under after making multiple…

Despite a broken toe, South African golfer Ashleigh Buhai managed to make it to the weekend of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. She injured her left pinky toe after nicking it on the bed at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday but decided to push through the pain. Buhai, the 2022 AIG Women’s British Open champion, is currently tied for 55th at the championship. After injuring her toe, Buhai sought treatment from a physiotherapist who taped it up. Despite the discomfort, she continued to play and participate in the championship. Following the round, she had X-rays done which confirmed a broken toe.…

The Cromwell Fire Department in Connecticut reported that a lightning strike on a tree resulted in three individuals being affected during a delay caused by dangerous weather at the Travelers Championship. The incident took place on Saturday, prompting 911 calls to the Cromwell Police Department about a lightning strike around 6 Pierson Green, a location within the TPC River Highlands golf course where the PGA Tour event was being held. First responders arrived at the scene and found a tree that had been struck by lightning, with three individuals in close proximity. Emergency medical services treated two of the individuals…

Lexi Thompson, leading the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with a four-under 68, showcased exceptional shot-making abilities, particularly on a sidehill lie with the ball above her feet. Making a small adjustment to her setup, specifically choking down on the grip, Thompson was able to make this difficult shot much easier and ultimately led to a birdie. This minor change in grip can make all the difference when hitting off a sidehill lie with your feet below the ball, according to Gia Liwiski, a Golf Digest Best Teacher in New Jersey. Liwiski explains that when the ball…

Rehearsing your swing rather than taking practice swings can make a significant difference in your golf game, according to top golf coach Jeff Ritter. In a recent Instagram video, Ritter emphasized the importance of rehearsing your swing to ensure that you make a good shot. By taking the time to rehearse and notice where your club’s low point is, you can make adjustments to improve your contact and consistency on the golf course. Ritter also offered a tip on creating better contact by brushing the grass on the target side of the ball with weight forward, leading to more predictable…

The third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, was interrupted due to dangerous weather conditions, leading to a suspension at 3:30 p.m. ET. The final group, consisting of Tom Kim and Collin Morikawa, had completed six holes before the horn was blown to signal the halt in play. During the delay, unfortunate incidents occurred as two individuals near the tournament site were struck by lightning. However, both individuals were reported to be conscious and alert and were promptly transported to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment. As the situation unfolded, the media were…

Michael Kim, a veteran PGA Tour pro, recently weighed in on the debate between using a shallow or steep swing for pitch shots. Kim, who has a loyal following on social media, often shares his insights on golf instruction and provides tips for amateurs. In his latest post, Kim discussed the benefits of both techniques and offered advice on when to use each one. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Parker McLachlin, known as the Short Game Chef, advocates for keeping the club on a shallow plane for pitch shots, while PGA Tour coach Joe Mayo has helped players like Viktor Hovland…

Jacob Skov Olesen made history by becoming the first Danish golfer to win The Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin. The 25-year-old secured a 4&3 victory over Dominic Clemons in a thrilling 36-hole showdown on the Glashedy Links. This victory not only earned Olesen the prestigious amateur title but also secured him exemptions for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, the 2025 US Open, and an invitation to the Masters Tournament next April. The match provided a fitting finale to six days of exceptional competition in Ireland. Olesen seemed to be cruising to victory when he chipped in for a birdie on…