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Tiger Woods, a legendary golfer, made a significant change in his equipment lineup at the 2024 U.S. Open by swapping out his usual 5-wood for a 2-iron. This change came as a surprise to many as Woods had been consistently using a 5-wood in recent years, except for specific scenarios. Throughout the year, he has been using a mixed set of irons, including a 3-iron and TaylorMade P7TW blades. The 2-iron he added at the U.S. Open is a 2021 TaylorMade P770 model, shafted with a True Temper Dynamic Gold MID X100 shaft, which is designed to launch higher than…
The U.S. Open is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, and in 2024, it is returning to Pinehurst No. 2. This iconic course has hosted the U.S. Open in the past, most recently in 2014 when Martin Kaymer emerged victorious. This year, Kaymer is returning to the course as a member of LIV Golf, a league that has 13 qualifiers in the U.S. Open field. Five of these players are past U.S. Open champions, including Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, and Jon Rahm. The inclusion of these LIV Golf players adds a new level of…
Ernie Els was crowned the champion of the 2024 American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf course in Madison, Wisconsin. During the trophy presentation, Els hinted at a potential team event at Steve Stricker’s golf course for the 2025 tournament. However, tournament director Nate Pokrass clarified that no agreements have been signed with the PGA Tour, and everything is still in the planning stages. The 2025 AmFam Championship is scheduled for the week of June 2-8 at TPC Wisconsin, which has been redesigned by Steve Stricker. Pokrass mentioned that discussions are ongoing with the PGA Tour Champions, and any…
Scottie Scheffler has been dominating the world of golf with five wins in his last eight tournaments, including the Players and the Masters. As the world No. 1, his success can be attributed to his ability to hit every shot a course demands of him. With the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 approaching, Scheffler’s ball control skills will be put to the test on Donald Ross’ diabolical crowned greens. To hit a draw shot in golf, a sought-after shot shape that many recreational golfers struggle with, Scottie Scheffler offers some key tips. By slightly closing your stance and moving…
Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler’s winning set of clubs is a testament to his skill and expertise on the course. The driver he uses is the TaylorMade Qi10, with an 8-degree loft and a D4 swing weight. Paired with the Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X shaft, this driver provides Scheffler with the perfect combination of distance and control. Scheffler’s 3-wood is also a TaylorMade Qi10, with a 15-degree loft and a Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X shaft. With a slightly lower loft compared to his driver, this club allows him to hit accurate shots off the fairway while still maintaining impressive…
The U.S. Open will be returning to Pinehurst No. 2 for a fourth time in 2024, with previous championships held there in 1999, 2005, and 2014. The USGA has designated Pinehurst as an anchor site, ensuring it will host the tournament four more times in the future. Each of the previous championships at Pinehurst had unique winners and memorable moments. In 1999, Payne Stewart emerged victorious after sinking a 15-foot par putt to beat Phil Mickelson by a single shot. Stewart was the only golfer in red numbers that year, finishing at 1 under. Tragically, Stewart passed away in a…
Tiger Woods kicked off his U.S. Open week with a practice round alongside Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Rickie Fowler in Pinehurst, N.C. While practicing around the greens, Tiger focused on the bump-and-run shot, using his wedge only for bunker shots. Pro golfers like taking the low route around the greens, especially during the U.S. Open, for two main reasons. Tiger’s bump-and-run shot involves making a putting stroke-style motion with his 4-iron. He hits down onto the ball at impact to ensure ball-first contact and avoid catching the turf first. This technique helps control the low point of the shot…
Left-handed golfers have historically struggled to find good equipment options, but this is no longer the case. Major equipment manufacturers like Titleist, Ping, Callaway, and TaylorMade all offer flagship lines of drivers and irons for left-handed players, with many options matching those available to right-handed golfers. While Callaway and TaylorMade have slightly fewer options for lefties compared to righties, the gap has narrowed significantly in recent years. This shift is a significant improvement from past decades when left-handed golfers like Mike Weir faced limited choices and even considered switching to right-handed clubs. Economic factors and the lower percentage of left-handed…