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In 2023, Brooks Koepka had a standout year in professional golf, showcasing not only his skills on the course but also his personal journey as a new dad. Despite facing injuries that made him doubt his abilities, Koepka triumphed by winning his fifth major trophy. Known for his tough-guy persona, Koepka also showed a softer side when it came to his new baby, Crew. Throughout the year, he continued to speak his mind, engage in social media banter, and balance his professional and personal life. Throughout 2023, Koepka engaged in various off-course activities, including promoting Netflix’s “Full Swing” and Smash…
The PGA Tour recently announced the suspension of World No.3 Jon Rahm due to his decision to sign with LIV Golf. This move will have a positive impact on other players as Rahm’s results from the 2022-23 season will not count towards the prioritization of eligibility for the 2024 season. This decision will benefit numerous players, including Mackenzie Hughes who moves from No. 51 to No. 50 in the standings, making him eligible for the eight signature events in 2024 with $20 million purses. This change also allows other players like Alex Smalley and Carl Yuan to benefit from higher…
In the world of golf, new terms and concepts seem to pop up constantly, adding to the complexity of the game. To help make sense of it all, Golf Digest has compiled a list of noteworthy words and phrases that have been gaining traction in 2023. From Spin Loft to Broomstick, these terms cover a range of topics in the golf world. Spin Loft is a metric used by players like Viktor Hovland to improve their short game. It measures the angle between the loft of the club at impact and the angle of attack, with a high Spin Loft…
The inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational was a major success, with women athletes stealing the show and capturing the attention of the audience. In a mixed-team golf event at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Lydia Ko and Jason Day emerged as the champions after a close battle with Canadian pair Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners. The Down Under duo of Ko and Day posted an impressive 26-under 266 to secure their victory, with Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom and Ludvig Aberg close behind. This event marked the first pure mixed format since the 1999 JCPenney Classic, providing a unique and exciting experience for…
Jon Bujan, a caddie in the LPGA, staged a protest against LPGA player Sophia Schubert after allegations of unpaid fees to caddies emerged. The protest led to his suspension from the tour in April. Bujan, a former Navy service member turned caddie, created a custom hat that read “PAY YOUR CADDIE” as a form of protest. Schubert, known for her success in golf, faced allegations from caddies regarding unpaid fees. Several caddies, including Glenn Osowski and Britney Hamilton, raised concerns about payment issues with Schubert. Osowski even resorted to filing a lawsuit against her in 2022, which was later settled…
The Grant Thornton Invitational brings the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players together in a co-sanctioned mixed-team event for the first time in this millennium. This event features plenty of star power, with top-ranked players from both tours competing for a impressive $4 million prize money payout, which surpasses most non-LPGA major tournaments on the 2023 schedule. The tournament format is based on the now-defunct QBE Shootout, with 16 pairs playing a variety of formats over three rounds at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. One team to watch is Lexi Thompson and Joel Dahmen, with Thompson being the…
Golfers at the Torrey Pines municipal golf courses in San Diego are currently facing challenges due to the rough growing season as the site prepares to host the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open in late January. Searching for balls in the unmowed areas has become a frustrating part of their rounds. The members of the Torrey Pines Men’s Club are not happy about potentially having their golf ball distances limited by new rules, as they feel that elite tour players hitting the ball too far are the real issue. The USGA and R&A have announced changes to the Overall Distance…
Professional golfer Jon Rahm has been the topic of heated speculation in the golf world recently, with rumors swirling that he may be leaving for the controversial LIV Golf league. While nothing has been officially confirmed, reports from social media handles linked to LIV have suggested that a deal between Rahm and the league is a done deal. Rahm himself has not addressed the speculation yet. Despite previously stating that he would never consider joining LIV Golf, recent developments suggest that Rahm’s stance might be changing. Sources have indicated that family members and friends, as well as influential figures like…