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Lancaster Country Club’s 12th hole holds a special place in the heart of In Gee Chun, the winner of the first U.S. Women’s Open held there. With its challenging layout and sentimental significance, the 12th hole is expected to prove difficult for players at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open. The 181-yard par-3 features an elevated tee and a shallow green guarded by water, making it one of the toughest holes on the course. In 2015, the 12th hole saw 31 double bogeys, making it the most challenging hole during the tournament. The elevated tee and severe back-to-front pitch of the…

The RBC Canadian Open has not been immune to the controversies surrounding the PGA Tour-LIV feud, with past events being overshadowed by high-profile defections and power struggles between the two organizations. Two years ago, Rory McIlroy won his 21st Tour title at the event, taking a dig at LIV CEO Greg Norman in the process. The following year, news of a framework agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Saudi Arabia caused a stir, with McIlroy feeling like a “sacrificial lamb.” This year, the focus has shifted to a quieter news week at the event, with the only…

Alignment sticks are a popular training aid among professional golfers, as seen at the U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster. The inexpensive tool can be beneficial for both amateurs and pros to improve their alignment and accuracy on the golf course. Many professional golfers were spotted using alignment sticks on the range to help them with their alignment. Jennifer Kupcho, a major champion, explained that she has a tendency to aim a little left, so she uses alignment sticks to ensure she is lined up correctly. By laying the alignment stick on the ground between her feet and the club, she…

Shanking the ball in golf can be one of the most frustrating flaws in the game. It can pop up unexpectedly and ruin an otherwise good round of golf. In this article, we will discuss some tips and drills to help you overcome the shanks and get your game back on track. One of the most important things to remember when dealing with the shanks is to stay calm and not panic. It’s easy to get flustered when you start hitting shanks, but panicking will only make things worse. Take a deep breath, focus on your technique, and trust that…

Golf Digest has partnered with tour pro Hannah Gregg to offer a detailed look into her pre-round warm-up routine. In this article, we dive deep into the specific drills and exercises Gregg uses to prepare for competition, starting with her putting routine. Gregg begins her warm-up with simple putting drills using a mirror training aid to ensure her setup and stroke are neutral, a popular tool among tour pros. She then moves on to a lag putting drill to calibrate her feel for the speed of the greens, helping to improve distance control. After working on her putting, Gregg transitions…

World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler has had all criminal charges against him dismissed, marking the end of a tumultuous period for the professional athlete. The incident occurred during the US PGA Championship earlier this month, when Scheffler was arrested for attempting to drive into Valhalla Golf Club amidst heavy traffic caused by an unrelated accident that resulted in a pedestrian’s death. He faced charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. However, after a thorough review of the evidence, Jefferson county attorney Mike O’Connell determined…

Struggling with decelerating the putter can be a common issue for mid-to-high handicappers, leading to inconsistent distance control and added strokes to your scorecard. However, there are tips available to perfect your putting follow through and improve your game. In a recent podcast episode from Peter Kostis and Gary McCord, Kostis shares his thoughts on how to enhance your putting technique for better results on the green. Kostis emphasizes the importance of speed control in putting, noting that flash speed and recoiling the putter are not ideal. Instead, he recommends a slow, steady acceleration through the impact zone to achieve…

Lancaster Country Club, the host of the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open, is known for its unique architecture that can make the wind feel like it’s coming from everywhere. The course layout, designed by William Flynn, features consecutive holes that do not face the same direction, making it difficult for golfers to predict the wind’s impact on their shots. As a result, players will need to adapt their games to the ever-changing wind conditions, which can have a significant impact on their scores. To minimize the effect of the wind on their game, players can adopt certain strategies recommended by experts.…