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Rory McIlroy recently missed two putts inside five feet, including a crucial 2’6″ putt, at the U.S. Open, costing him a chance at victory. Eddie Pepperell, a DP World Tour player, suggested on The Chipping Forecast podcast that McIlroy may benefit from a new caddie, believing that his current caddie and longtime friend, Harry Diamond, may not be providing the support McIlroy needs to win majors. Pepperell mentioned Rory’s former caddie, JP Fitzgerald, as a potential replacement for Diamond, stating that McIlroy needs someone capable of helping him cross the finish line in major tournaments. He emphasized that a change…

Bryson DeChambeau’s victory at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 was a hit with viewers, both on TV and online. NBC released ratings showing that the final round coverage of DeChambeau’s duel with Rory McIlroy drew a 2.8 rating and 5.9 million viewers across a seven-hour window. This made it the most-watched East Coast final round since 2013 when Justin Rose won at Merion. Peak viewership during the broadcast was also impressive, with 11.4 million viewers tuning in from 6:15 to 6:30 p.m. ET and 11.3 million from 6:30 to 6:45 p.m. The high viewership numbers were a…

The 2024 Travelers Championship, the final signature event on the PGA Tour schedule, is set to take place in Cromwell, Connecticut. Keegan Bradley, the defending champion, will be looking to secure his first win of the year at TPC River Highlands. This highly anticipated event will feature all of the Tour’s biggest names, with the exception of Rory McIlroy, who withdrew after his U.S. Open disappointment. The course, TPC River Highlands, is a par-70 layout measuring 6,852 yards, with a lucrative $20 million purse and $3.6 million going to the winner, along with 700 FedEx Cup points. For those looking…

Improving your game in golf is essential if you want to lower your scores, and one critical area to focus on is shots within 100 yards. Most players can recover from bad drives or approach shots, but struggling with shots within 100 yards can significantly impact your overall score. To help improve your game in this area, Cleveland Golf ambassador Jake Hutt shares a valuable lesson on how to dial in 100-yard wedge shots. In this article, we will explore one simple adjustment that can make a big difference in your game and help you improve your ball contact and…

The recent U.S. Open victory by Bryson DeChambeau has once again showcased his golfing prowess to fans all over the world. With the Olympic Games fast approaching, DeChambeau’s win also brought attention to the fact that this is an Olympics year, with the NBC broadcast promoting the upcoming global athletics competition. However, despite being on the cusp of qualifying for the Olympics, DeChambeau will not be representing Team USA in the 33rd Olympiad due to not playing enough 72-hole tournaments. The United States will be sending four male golfers to the Olympics in Paris – Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Wyndham…

The PGA Tour recently made a significant amendment to one of golf’s most controversial rules surrounding scorecard errors. Professional golfers are likely to endorse this change, as it provides a 15-minute grace period for players to correct errors on their scorecards even after leaving the scoring area. This new rule was first reported by Associated Press golf writer Doug Ferguson and was officially announced in a memo sent to PGA Tour players. The memo outlines the specifics of the amended rule, stating that players can now return to correct errors on their scorecards within 15 minutes of validation or identification…

The LPGA’s first two majors of the year have seen history made, with Nelly Korda winning five consecutive tournaments and Yuka Saso becoming the youngest player to win two U.S. Women’s Open titles. This week, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is set to take place at Sahalee Country Club, where in 2016, Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson battled it out in a memorable teen showdown. Sahalee Country Club has already provided some iconic moments in LPGA history, and this year’s Women’s PGA Championship could add to that legacy. The finalization of the Olympic field adds another layer of pressure to…

The latest wedge line from Callaway, previously known as Jaws, has made its official tour debut at the Travelers Championship under the new name Opus. The company has been keeping the details of the technology behind the wedges a secret, but prototypes have been in use on tour under the S6 name. Players using the S6 prototypes, such as Xander Schauffele and Yuka Saso, have already seen success, with Schauffele winning the PGA Championship and Saso capturing the U.S. Women’s Open. At TPC River Highlands, players like Schauffele, Adam Hadwin, and others will be using the new Opus wedges, with…