ROME — The youngest player at Marco Simone Golf Club this week isn’t Ludvig Aberg, who was picked for the Ryder Cup team despite only turning pro in the summer. Nor is it any player on the American side. It’s Nicolai Hojgaard, the 22 year-old European Tour rising star who earned Captain Luke Donald’s 12th Read more…
ROME — It was a big call for European captain Luke Donald to pick Ludvig Aberg at the expense of another, more experienced player. For most players, becoming the first player in Ryder Cup history to make the team without playing in the major would bear a heavy burden of expectations. Especially considering how glowing Read more…
ROME—Wednesday was the first day the place felt like a Ryder Cup was in town. The crowds were bigger and more boisterous. A jovial, but nervous energy flowed between players. And perhaps more so than other days, each team felt more bonded than in the days previously. For Shane Lowry, that didn’t turn out so Read more…
ROME—No player is working harder this week than World No.1 Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler has been pouring in the hours on the practice putting green in the lead up to the 2023 Ryder Cup. Alongside him throughout was his new putting coach the legendary guru Phil Kenyon. The pair started working together in the weeks leading Read more…
ROME — There’s a lot of hype surrounding one player at the Ryder Cup: Ludvig Aberg. The 23 year-old Swede who only turned pro in June, and became the first player in Ryder Cup history to make the team without playing in a major championship. The excitement around Aberg was apparent from the moment he Read more…
Golf has many different rules, but really only two different kinds of rules. Permanent rules, which exist for everyone everywhere, like that you’re only allowed 14 clubs in your bag. And local rules, which are specific rules for specific courses that don’t apply everywhere.
The key thing Hovland has worked on is focusing on hitting really steeply down on the ball. He does this by shifting his body towards the target during his move.
One of the glories about the Ryder Cup is that the host teams doesn’t have to worry about being good hosts. In the weeks, months, and years heading into the competition, the home team has the ability to tailor the course in a variety of specific ways that can intentionally help their team—and hurt their Read more…
ROME—For most golfers, losing weight is an enormous task. One that takes a huge amount of time, effort and discipline. For professional golfers, they lose weight without even thinking about it—and that’s a problem. They’re locked in a constant battle of keeping the pounds on, because even small fluctuations have the potential to cut into Read more…
The more I learn about the life and career of Bobby Jones, the more I’m staggered at how remarkably ahead of his time he was. Jones was a truly brilliant man; a golfing genius by any definition. And his impact on the game can still be felt today. Which is perhaps fitting, because that’s the Read more…
Sept. 10, 2023 marks what would’ve been Arnold Palmer’s 94th birthday. The King, who passed away in 2016, is still sorely missed. But because of his passion for the game throughout his career, his legacy lives on. Palmer was an active contriubtor throughout his life, and taking the opportunity to look back into the Golf Read more…
There’s nothing better than a good fly on the wall camera about two tour pros, talking about their craft. There’s truly nothing better. At least not the golf nerd sickos, like me, and probably you if you’re reading this. Which brings us to some good news: We got a pretty solid one this week at Read more…
Thomas has been laying relatively low the past few weeks since missing the FedEx Cup Playoffs, but re-emerged with a couple of videos that the golf swing nerds of the world will love.
Judging what the green around you is doing – and how best to navigate along it – is the essential ingredient for good putting. It’s why good players sweat over it – and recently, a new system has emerged on tour that is helping players do it.