The allure of becoming a scratch golfer is strong among the amateur ranks. It’s the ultimate goal for lots of golfers, and a kind of universal sign of respect. The thing is, a lot of golfers, even many who aspire to get their handicap down to scratch, have some misconceptions about the whole thing. Both Read more…
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley’s well-attended exercise at this week’s PGA Tour Procore Championship figured to be less about results and more about the opportunity for a majority of the American squad to further bond with the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black only two weeks away. Guaranteed, the wine has flowed at dinner in Read more…
A.J. Fitzgerald had a week he’ll remember for the rest of his life. The 25-year-old from Salinas, Calif., caddied for a U.S. standout, teenager Mason Howell, in the Americans’ 17-9 defeat of Great Britain & Ireland in the 50th Walker Cup Match at Cypress Point Club. Thanks to Howell’s impressive play, Fitzgerald had the best Read more…
It’s better to be lucky than good. It’s an old saying and not an altogether true one, but you wouldn’t have known it if you were watching the final hole of Jon Rahm’s second round at the BMW PGA Championship.
In case you haven’t been paying attention, this week’s PGA Tour event is basically doubling as a Team USA Ryder Cup buddies’ golf trip. There are 10 members of Keegan Bradley’s 12-man squad competing in the Procore Championship and the vibes are great in Napa. In fact, Captain Keegan called this “the closest team I’ve Read more…
We’ve seen various viral videos through the years of golfers failing to keep a shot within a practice net, but never one quite like the one currently making the rounds.
Scottie Scheffler walked off the 18th green Thursday at Silverado Resort and he wasn’t pleased but he also wasn’t all that bothered. The World No. 1 hadn’t played in a few weeks and he’s at the Procore Championship to shake off some rust, get into contention over the weekend and round into shape for the Read more…
There’s something inherently poetic about a golfer searching for “the one” – not a swing or a coach, but a putter. For Adam Scott, that search has stretched across a decade.
Typically, when it gets a little late in the annual equipment buying season like it is now, you start to see prices being discounted. Not this September. In fact, there’s been slight increases across the board from several manufacturers. The culprit appears to be the effect of tariffs, but the good news is it’s nowhere Read more…
It’s quite a feat that Hull, ranked eighth in the world, is back competing given all she’s dealt with and her original timetable to return after her ankle injury last month.
After a week off the LPGA is back in action this week at the Kroger Queen City Championship at TPC River’s Bend, 25 miles north of downtown Cincinnati. Lydia Ko is the defending champion after capturing her third title of the year with a five-shot victory. The field this year is playing for a $2 Read more…
The PGA Tour’s fall season starts this week in Napa, Calif., for the Procore Championship at Silverado Resort. Although it is the start, the whole focus will be on the 10 U.S. Ryder Cup players participating, looking to remain fresh and in form for the matches in two weeks at Bethpage Black in New York. Read more…
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