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Cognizant Classic 2024 DFS picks: This egregiously mispriced golfer is a slam-dunk play
The Cognizant Classic marks the official start of the Florida Swing, and the start of a jam-packed three-week stretch culminating in the Players Championship. Albeit a new title sponsor, the PGA Tour will return to a familiar venue in the Champion Course at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., designed by George and Tom Read more…
Remembering when Tiger Woods explained Anthony Kim’s swing ‘control’ secret: ‘The only player I’ve ever seen’ do it
LIV Golf has all but confirmed that Anthony Kim will be making his return to professional golf at this week’s LIV Golf Jeddah event. Kim has become a sort of mythic creature since his last PGA Tour start in 2012. That mystique continued with LIV’s cryptic promo, released Monday, which shows a few quick hits Read more…
In first Africa Amateur Championship, mid-am standout wins playoff to reach The Open
Three South Africans, competing in their home country at Leopard Creek Country Club in Malelane, were knotted in a tie at the end of 72 holes, and it was Altin van der Merwe who made a birdie on the first playoff hole to capture the inaugural Africa Amateur Championship.
Will Zalatoris’ favourite club in the bag is a game-improvement iron?
Zalatoris’ affinity for a more forgiving long iron is the continuation of a trend on tour in recent years as utility irons and game-improvement or players-distance-type irons have found their way into more than half the bags on tour.
Mexico Open at Vidanta DFS picks 2024: Our expert reveals his favorite value plays
After a memorable week at Riviera in Los Angeles, the PGA Tour heads south to Vallarta for the third edition of the Mexico Open. Vidanta Vallarta, the host venue, was designed by Greg Norman in 2015 and will provide a different test for defending champion Tony Finau and a promising group of challengers. Vidanta features Read more…
This player-caddie conversation, and the resulting shot, couldn’t have been scripted any better
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes, you’ve got to just talk it out. Sam Ryder and his caddie, Brent Everson, talked it out on Friday morning at the Genesis Invitational. After missing the fairway in the right rough on the short par-5 first hole, Ryder had only 217 into the green but a rather large obstacle in Read more…
One of the tour’s best GIR players has some good advice for you
Every golf statistic is important in its own way, but some are more important than others. One of those is greens in regulation. It’s not a stat without its flaws, but this basic ball striking metric is a kind of kingmaker stat for your game, because it directly correlates with your overall ability level. Simply Read more…
Genesis Invitational DFS picks 2024: It’s time to play Will Zalatoris
After navigating untimely inclement weather over the past few weeks, the PGA Tour heads to sunny Southern California for the Genesis Invitational, a staple on the schedule since 1926. After rotating through multiple venues, Riviera Country Club has hosted the old LA Open consecutively since 1973. The iconic George C. Thomas masterpiece is a venue Read more…
Tyrrell Hatton gives his PING irons the best seal of approval the brand could ask for with NSFW self-chirp
Death, taxes, and Tyrrell Hatton ridiculing himself after a poor shot. Only this time, he gave a nice shoutout to the brand of irons he plays – PING. RELATED: ‘I’ll kill you’: Tour wife makes hilarious threat And believe it or not, despite the NSFW nature of the shoutout, PING might be wise to use Read more…
TaylorMade sues Costco over patent infringement on sold-out Kirkland Signature irons
When Costco raised the profile of its interest in the golf business by introducing a line of irons late last year under the Kirkland Signature name with hollow construction and multiple materials, its price point and design claims drew immediate interest, much like its golf balls in recent years. While the iron quickly sold out Read more…
Iron lofts continue to drop. Is that a good thing?
Today’s 7-irons are 8 degrees stronger than a 5-iron of 90 years ago. That’s about a four-club difference.
Farmers Insurance Open DFS picks 2024: Why Max Homa is an auto-play at Torrey Pines
The PGA Tour heads to beautiful La Jolla, Calif., this week for the Farmers Insurance Open, an event hosted at Torrey Pines since 1968, and a venue we have come to associate with some of the most indelible golf moments of the past 25 years. Players will split their first two rounds between the North Read more…
Kiwi Kazuma Kobori crowned king of Webex Players Series Murray River
New Zealand’s Kazuma Kobori has buried the demons of a final round collapse at the Victorian PGA Championship to complete a two-stroke victory at the Webex Players Series Murray River at Cobram Barooga Golf Club.
Honma Beres 09 woods, irons: What you need to know
What you need to know: Honma, the legendary Japanese high-luxe golf brand, introduces its latest Beres line: the 09 gold and silver. Aimed at moderate to slower swings speeds, the Beres 09 woods incorporate an intricate uneven-thickness design, precisely engineered to optimize face flex. The irons utilize slots to create deeper face deflection at impact Read more…
Woody Austin spotted in front row at PBA Players Championship rocking a bowling shirt, remains a total legend
Woody Austin is quite the character. He once joked he was named after Woody Harrelson despite being only three years younger than the actor. After falling into a pond at the 2007 Presidents Cup, he showed up for his next match wearing a pair of swim goggles, earning himself the nickname “Aquaman.” Those nuggets should Read more…
Cleveland ZipCore XL, Halo XL Full-Face irons: What you need to know
Cleveland Golf has long geared its club designs towards golfers seeking to minimise their bad shots rather than optimise their good ones. The company continues down that path with the introduction of its game-improvement ZipCore XL irons and, for those needing even more help, its Halo XL Full-Face irons.
Player Blog: Chris Kirk
The 38-year-old has been on a renaissance after overcoming alcohol abuse and depression in 2019 and returning to the winner’s circle in 2023 after almost eight years – and was recently recognised with the PGA Tour’s 2023 Courage Award at the end of last year.
Wilson Staff Model CB, Blade irons: What you need to know
What you need to know: Wilson Golf has consistently evolved its approach to players irons, resulting in a string of well-received models, most recently the Staff Model CB and Staff Model blades. Both receive an upgrade; however, the primary idea was to do so as a family of irons rather than individual models, making it Read more…
XXIO 13 irons: What you need to know
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The XXIO 13 irons are designed to be lightweight so players can swing them faster, but a weight in the butt end of the club also allows them to be swung more efficiently and on a better path. The titanium face—the same alloy used in XXIO and Srixon drivers—provides more Read more…
Ping Blueprint S and Blueprint T irons: What you need to know
When you think of Ping, “forged” is not a word that comes immediately to mind. That might change with the introduction of its latest Blueprint irons, the S and T.
