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At the PGA Championship, amidst rainy and chaotic conditions, there was still some good golf being played. One standout moment came from Sebastian Soderberg, a 33-year-old Swedish golfer making his tournament debut. Soderberg, who has one DP World Tour title to his name, achieved a hole-in-one during the second round at the par-3 eighth hole at Valhalla. The hole-in-one came from 169 yards and was witnessed by 2002 PGA champion Rich Beem. This impressive shot helped Soderberg improve his standing to even par for the week after starting with a 73. Despite this being his first PGA Championship appearance, Soderberg…

In 2021, the PGA of America announced that it would allow the use of distance-measuring devices in its three professional major championships – the PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. This decision was made in an effort to improve the flow of play during these prestigious events. The devices made their debut at the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Ocean Course in South Carolina. Players and caddies have been using these devices during practice rounds to gather relevant yardages for years, and it was time for them to be integrated into the…

World No.1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was recently arrested by Louisville Metro Police on his way to his second round tee time at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky. The incident occurred after Scheffler attempted to bypass a traffic jam caused by a fatal accident outside the club. Eyewitnesses reported that Scheffler had tried to drive around the accident but was stopped by a police officer directing traffic. When asked to stop, Scheffler continued driving and ended up dragging the officer several yards before coming to a stop. As a result of his actions, Scheffler was charged with second degree assault of…

Louisville is the center stage for golfer Andy Ogletree as he makes his first major championship appearance in over three years, thanks to a breakthrough professional performance on the Asian Tour International Series. His coach, Tony Ruggiero, played a crucial role in preparing Ogletree for the Valhalla course by focusing on technical aspects of his swing before they arrived in Louisville. This included working on getting a better turn into his right hip on the backswing and ensuring he turns his torso on the downswing, which helped him improve his driving accuracy. After finding a driver that suited his eye…

Scottie Scheffler made headlines during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship when he shot a remarkable five-under 66, despite being arrested earlier in the day by Louisville Metro Police. The World No. 1 golfer was arrested on charges including second-degree assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic. The incident occurred as Scheffler was arriving at Valhalla Golf Club for his morning tee time. Allegedly, Scheffler drove past a police officer while entering the golf course, despite traffic being halted due to an accident outside the club. The police…

Rory McIlroy is a renowned golfer known for his impressive swing and accuracy on the golf course. At the recent PGA Championship held at Valhalla Golf Club, many spectators were mesmerized by the way McIlroy tees up his golf balls. Despite the focus usually being on his swing and the end result of the ball flying high and far, attention was drawn to McIlroy’s unique choice of golf balls. He opts for the TaylorMade TP5x with the personalized “RORS” logo instead of a number, which sets him apart from other players. One interesting observation made by onlookers was how McIlroy…

Louisville was shaken by a tragic incident that occurred outside Valhalla Golf Club on Friday morning during the 2024 PGA Championship. A man named John Mills, a 69-year-old Louisville resident, was killed by a shuttle bus while he was reporting for work as an employee of a PGA of America vendor. The accident took place on Shelbyville Road at around 5 a.m. when a shuttle bus traveling eastbound in a dedicated lane for buses struck Mills, resulting in his death at the scene. The PGA of America expressed their condolences for the loss of John Mills and emphasized their focus…

Xander Schauffele showcased an outstanding round during the PGA Championship at Valhalla, securing a significant lead with his record-setting bogey-free 62. Schauffele’s stellar performance was largely attributed to his exceptional putting skills, leading the field in Strokes Gained/putting and requiring only 24 putts throughout the round. Despite using a cross-handed grip, Schauffele’s putting technique stands out due to a unique twist that sets him apart from other players. The cross-handed grip is favored by many players for its ability to help square up the forearms and shoulders, leading to a more consistent stroke. Schauffele’s variation of this grip involves positioning…