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Ireland secured a historic victory at the European Nations Team Championship, marking only the second time in their history that they have claimed the prestigious title. Jack Hearn of Tramore played a key role in leading the team to victory, with a strong T3 finish in the individual event contributing to Ireland’s overall success. The team, which also included Sean Keeling, Matt McClean, and Hugh Foley, delivered a phenomenal performance throughout the tournament in Sotogrande, Spain. Team captain Niall Mac Sweeney expressed his delight at the team’s achievement, praising the players and coach Michael Collins for their efforts. He emphasized…
Nelly Korda is aiming for her fifth straight win at the Chevron Championship, tied for the lead with Brooke Henderson and one stroke behind Atthaya Thitikul. However, weather conditions could pose a challenge, with thunderstorms expected to continue overnight, leaving Korda with 25 holes to finish on the final day. Despite the obstacles, Korda remains positive and focused on capitalizing on the opportunities ahead. The LPGA has scheduled play to resume early in the morning to allow players to finish their rounds. Korda has experience with extended play on Sundays, having won two previous events in playoffs. If she secures…
Scottie Scheffler is leading the RBC Heritage tournament after a dominating performance over the weekend. Starting with a mediocre round on Thursday, Scheffler quickly rebounded with a strong back nine and surged ahead with a 63 on Saturday, securing a one-shot lead. With wins at Bay Hill, Sawgrass, and Augusta already under his belt, Scheffler’s current form is nothing short of remarkable. Scheffler’s play has been nothing short of exceptional, highlighted by his ability to control the trajectory of the ball with precision and consistency. With a bogey-free streak of 51 holes, Scheffler’s performance has been unrivaled in this tournament.…
Scottie Scheffler has been on a winning streak, dominating tournaments like Bay Hill, the Players Championship, the Masters, and co-leading the RBC Heritage. His success seems almost unstoppable, with no signs of slowing down. However, during a guest appearance on the CBS broadcast, Justin Thomas pointed out a small quirk in Scheffler’s game – his use of high-numbered golf balls. Thomas found it strange that an elite player like Scheffler would use a high-numbered ball, questioning if it was a common practice among top players. Thomas’s observation was supported by Dottie Pepper, who shared his confusion over Scheffler’s choice of…
Stephanie Sparks, a former All-American college golfer and U.S. Curtis Cup player, recently passed away at the age of 50 in Orlando. Sparks had a successful amateur career, winning prestigious events such as the 1992 North and South Women’s Amateur and the 1993 Women’s Western Amateur and Women’s Eastern Amateur. She also excelled in college golf at Duke University, earning All-American honors in her freshman and sophomore years. Sparks represented the United States on the 1994 Curtis Cup team. Unfortunately, injuries cut Sparks’ professional golf career short after just one season on the LPGA Tour. Despite this setback, golf remained…
If you’re a golfer on a budget, you know that golf equipment can be expensive. However, there are affordable options out there that can still provide you with quality performance. With the 2024 golf season on the horizon, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best affordable putters on the market from top brands like Odyssey, Ping, Cobra, Wilson, and more. Whether you prefer classic blade putters or mallet putters, we’ve got you covered with options to suit your playing style. One of the top affordable putters on our list is the Odyssey DFX Number 1 Double Wide Putter,…
Nicklaus Design, a prestigious golf course design company, has recently begun construction on an 18-hole course at Jack’s Bay Club in Eleuthera, The Bahamas. This luxurious resort club and community already boasts a 10-hole short course called Playground, designed by Tiger Woods’ TGR Design firm, making the upcoming Nicklaus Design course the full-size counterpart to Woods’ creation. Scheduled to open in 2025, the new course will be branded as the first Jack Nicklaus Heritage course and will be the only Nicklaus-branded community in the Bahamas. Although Jack Nicklaus himself is not directly involved in the project, Chad Goetz, a senior…
Lexi Thompson, a former major champion, missed the cut at the ANA Inspiration after struggling with scores of 78-74. This performance continues a trend of poor play at majors, with Thompson averaging 74.4 over her last seven starts. Despite her past success at majors, including multiple runner-up finishes, Thompson has struggled to contend in recent years. Thompson’s best results at majors include losing a five-shot lead at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open and surrendering a lead at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Since then, Thompson has only made one major cut at the Women’s PGA last year. Her inconsistent play…
Former No. 1 ranked amateur golfer Morgan Hoffmann’s journey back to professional golf after being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder in 2016 is nothing short of remarkable. Followed by years of struggle and unsatisfying medical treatments, Hoffmann and his wife embarked on a journey to Costa Rica to partake in alternative approaches to improve his health. After returning to the PGA Tour on a major medical exemption in 2022, Hoffmann is now playing some events on the Korn Ferry Tour and is making waves with his performance at the Lecom Suncoast Classic in Florida. In his fifth start of…
Nelly Korda has been dominating the par-5 scoring on the LPGA tour, averaging 4.33 strokes on par 5s during her recent four-win streak. This puts her slightly ahead of men’s World No. 1 and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler’s average of 4.35 on the PGA Tour. Korda has been capitalizing on the opportunities presented by par 5s, as seen in her strong performance during the major Chevron Championship. Throughout her win streak and the Chevron Championship, Korda has been outstanding on par 5s, with a total of 43 under par. This accounts for nearly all of her overall 47-under total during…
Collin Morikawa, a two-time major champion, surprised many with a T-3 finish at the Masters after struggling earlier in the season. Despite his recent struggles, he has shown a resurgence in form at the RBC Heritage tournament with a tie for the lead heading into the weekend. Morikawa credited a swing change he discovered before the Masters for his improved performance, coupled with a switch to a mallet putter that has reflected in his overall game. At Harbour Town, Morikawa has only made a single bogey in 36 holes and is currently tied for the lead with Tom Hoge and…
The RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, S.C., is a unique event on the PGA Tour due to the distinct design of the course. Designed by Pete Dye, the course features railroad ties and visual deception that adds challenge to shots off the tee and into the green. At just 7,099 yards with small greens, the course favors ball-strikers over bombers, making it an interesting venue for golf fans. The recent winner of the RBC Heritage was Scottie Scheffler, who dominated the field with a comfortable lead. The tournament is known for attracting top-ranked players on…