The two events’ proximity to the Masters surely plays a role in the star-studded fields. And both tournaments are an opportunity to get four guaranteed rounds in, as each features a 78-man field with no cut.
Both Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy commented on the similarities between the Georgia and Nevada properties. Specifically, the comparisons of green complexes.
DeChambeau is convinced it’s the off-site work that he’s about to embark on that will have the biggest impact on his chances of winning a second-straight Major.
Instead of merely betting on the winner, this brilliant/lucky punter parlayed 20 different head-to-head match-ups for one round of the tournament. And wouldn’t you believe it, but he got every single one right.
Hatton had a photo of himself as a child, standing beside the 18th green at Wentworth that surfaced this week and became part of this clever social media push from the European Tour after Hatton’s victory.
Although he admitted to struggling with the rhythm of his swing over the course of the final round, the now five-time European Tour champion gave what was generally a near-textbook example of how to play with a lead.
If there’s one thing we know about DeChambeau, it’s that neither he nor his brain can linger too long in one place. While the rest of us are studying what he’s done with his body, his clubs, his diet, his putting technique and more, he’s already on to the next thing. Guaranteed.
The timesheet is unorthodox, but it’s set up so that while you are going to miss seeing some players on television during the final round, theoretically you’ll get to see all of the leaders’ rounds.
Reminiscent of the relationship that exists between golf fans and Augusta National, Wentworth’s holes are today familiar to millions who will never see the course in person.
This year’s WA PGA Championship is not an official PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit event due to the border restrictions, but it has still attracted the best and brightest talent currently in Western Australia.
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