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Alex Gaugert, who caddied at the RBC Canadian Open for Erik van Rooyen, is now competing in the U.S. Open Final Qualifying. Despite missing a few short putts, he managed to make some long putts and hit solid shots throughout the first round, finishing with a 4-under 67 at Cherry Hill Club. He is currently tied for 10th place out of the 66 players competing for seven spots into the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort’s No. 2 Course in North Carolina. Gaugert previously shot a 69 and was co-medalist at the local qualifying event at the Country Club of Sioux…

A major event in the golfing world occurred at Muirfield Village, Ohio, where Titleist unveiled its newest drivers and fairway woods – the GT2, GT3, and GT4, which are set to be used for the first time by PGA Tour professionals like Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth at the 2024 Memorial Tournament. It has been almost two years since Titleist released the TSR line of drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids, indicating that the introduction of the GT woods was not unexpected, given the brand’s typical two-year product cycle. The GT drivers and fairway woods were recently added to the USGA’s…

Robert MacIntyre’s golf bag is outfitted with top-of-the-line equipment that helps him perform at his best on the course. His driver of choice is the Titleist TSR2 with a 9-degree loft and a D4 SureFit setting. This combination allows MacIntyre to achieve optimal distance and control off the tee. Paired with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 X shaft, the driver offers stability and precision in his long game. In his bag, MacIntyre also carries a Cobra Aerojet LS 3-wood with a 14.5-degree loft. The Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X shaft provides him with the perfect balance…

Fifteen-year-old golf prodigy Miles Russell is set to make his PGA Tour debut at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit this summer. After impressing at the Korn Ferry Tour earlier this year, Russell received a sponsor exemption for the event, making him the youngest golfer to play in the tournament. Known for his impressive skill on the course, Russell’s performance at the Lecom Suncoast Classic in April solidified his position as the No. 1 rated boys high school golf prospect in the nation. Rocket Mortgage Classic director, Jason Langwell, highlighted Russell’s potential as a future star in the golf…

Eric Cole, the winner of the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award in 2023, comes from a family of pro golfers. Both of his parents, Laura Baugh and Bobby Cole, were professional golfers themselves. Laura Baugh, Eric’s mother, won the same award on the LPGA Tour 50 years before him. Growing up watching his parents play and practice, Eric learned valuable lessons from them that shaped his own golf game. While his father, Bobby Cole, had a powerful drive that surpassed Eric’s, it was with his mother, Laura, that Eric spent more time playing. Laura Baugh may not have…

The 2024 Memorial Tournament is fast approaching, and one player to keep an eye on is Denny McCarthy, who narrowly missed out on a win in a playoff last year. With odds-to-win of +6600, McCarthy is our long-shot pick for this prestigious event in Ohio, which boasts a $20 million purse. McCarthy has a strong track record at Muirfield Village, finishing T5 in the 2022 Memorial and coming close to victory in 2023 before losing to Viktor Hovland in a playoff. Despite his lack of a PGA Tour victory, McCarthy has shown impressive form this year, finishing T6 at the…

Robert MacIntyre is making headlines in the golfing world with his first PGA Tour win, but he has decided to withdraw from the Memorial, a prestigious event with a high prize purse. After five consecutive events, including the U.S. Open and the Canadian Open where he clinched his victory, MacIntyre felt the need for some rest before tackling his upcoming schedule. The Scottish golfer expressed his need for rest after his win at the RBC Canadian Open and opted out of a U.S. Open qualifier to take a break. He had initially planned to play at the Memorial and the…

If you’re a fan of golf and appreciate the intricacies of wedge stamping, then you’re in for a treat with the latest designs spotted on the PGA Tour. From traditional initials to unique personalizations, some of the best examples of hammer-and-stamp work have been showcased in recent weeks. Patrick Reed’s “The Traditional” wedge stamping features his first and last initials in classic black or white, setting the standard for elegant design. Not to be outdone, Keith Mitchell’s Mizuno T22 wedge adds a touch of flair with a slab of wedge tape strategically placed to raise the center of gravity. Tyler…