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Xander Schauffele, the newly crowned PGA Championship winner, celebrated his victory in style by filling the Wanamaker Trophy with champagne. The trophy, which is traditionally awarded to the winner of the PGA Championship, held 43 cans of beer when Jason Dufner won in 2013. Schauffele, who secured his first major championship with a one-stroke victory over Bryson DeChambeau at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, shared his excitement about the win and his plans to celebrate with his team. Schauffele’s wife, Maya, shared a social media post showing Schauffele’s longtime caddie pouring champagne into the trophy, with Schauffele and his…

The 21 club pros at the PGA Championship this year may not have seen the magic of Michael Block at Oak Hill, but Braden Shattuck and Jeremy Wells did themselves proud. Shattuck, the director of instruction at Rolling Green Golf Club in Pennsylvania, finished one under for the week and claimed low club-pro honors. After being honored at the ceremony along with the new winner of the Wanamaker Trophy, Shattuck planned to drive through the night to make it to another tee time at a Philly section event. This dedication truly showcases what it means to be a pro’s pro.…

Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, made headlines when he withdrew from U.S. Open qualifying, ending a streak of playing in major championships. Reed was scheduled to compete in a sectional qualifier at Dallas Athletic Club but never teed off. This decision means he will not be participating at Pinehurst No. 2 next month, marking the first time in over a decade that he will miss one of golf’s four biggest events. Reed’s withdrawal came after a T-53 finish at the PGA Championship. To qualify for the U.S. Open, he would have needed to place third at Valhalla to crack…

Experiencing the best of links golf in Ireland is a dream trip for many golf enthusiasts, and a recent adventure by a group of Americans proved just that. The group embarked on a journey along the coast, playing 36 holes a day and immersing themselves in the stunning landscapes and challenging courses that Ireland has to offer. While the physical toll on their feet was apparent, the memories created throughout the trip were truly unforgettable. One of the key tips provided to aspiring golfers venturing on a similar trip is to invest in proper footwear and avoid bringing new shoes…

Royal Birkdale, located in Southport, England, was designed by George Lowe, F.G. Hawtree, and J.H. Taylor in 1897. With a rating of 8.00, it is considered one of the top golf courses in the world. Swinley Forest in Ascot, England, designed by Harry S. Colt in 1909, is another renowned course with a rating of 7.95. Lahinch (Old) in Lahinch, Ireland, designed by legends such as Old Tom Morris, Charles Gibson, Alister MacKenzie, and Martin Hawtree, has a rating of 7.94. Another notable course is Carnoustie (Championship) in Scotland, originally designed in the 1830s by Robert Chambers, Allan Robertson, Old…

Scotland and Ireland are home to some of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in the world. From classic links courses to modern designs, the variety of courses in these countries appeal to golfers of all skill levels. Kingsbarns, located in Scotland, tops the list with a rating of 7.90. Designed by Kyle Phillips in 2000, Kingsbarns offers stunning views of the North Sea and challenging holes for players to navigate. Another notable course in Scotland is Trump International Scotland, which comes in at number two on the list with a rating of 7.87. Designed by Martin Hawtree and…

As a young college golfer at Oklahoma State University, Viktor Hovland went through a transformation that led him to win the U.S. Amateur after struggling with his swing. Despite having all the tools to be successful, Hovland believed there was a better version of himself out there, leading him to make technical changes to improve his game. This mindset of constantly searching for ways to improve is what sets players like Hovland, Bryson DeChambeau, and Tiger Woods apart from the rest. Hovland’s dedication to constantly improving his swing is evident in his focus on body tilts and his attention to…

The Long Game is a season-long project by Golf Digest that tracks the Handicap Index progress of four editors of different abilities throughout the 2024 golf season. In the first month of the project, the editors are gearing up for Golf Digest’s annual company Match Play tournament, where discussions about matchups and stroke allotments are a significant part of the tradition. The tournament serves as a case study on how the World Handicap System accommodates golfers of varying skill levels in the same field. The four editors have made progress in their games over the past month, with each facing…