A common mistake everyday players make is thinking of their clubs as a “set”. Instead, a better approach is to think of them as 14 individual clubs, each suited to perform a specific task. It is a mindset that contributed mightily to Peter Malnati’s win at the Valspar Championship.
The lone player director on the PGA Tour’s policy board who truly represents the little guy used his temporary platform to remind anyone who would listen that the game is full of little guys who cherish signature moments as much or more than signature events.
It turns out, the seven Kevins – including 18-hole leader Kevin Streelman – tied a PGA Tour record. It also turns out the PGA Tour keeps track of such things. That’s impressive in its own right.
It’s been nearly six months since Europe took back the Ryder Cup with a dominant performance in Rome, but one caddie this week is making sure to remind everyone about it.
On the eve of the Valspar Championship, Thomas insisted that he’s putting better than the numbers say. And we have to say that he had a pretty good excuse for those poor stats.
Begay is keenly aware that this weekend is an audition. With Paul Azinger’s departure, NBC is testing several potential analysts as it looks to fill the role full-time later this year.
Talor Gooch was a recipient of a few messages on social media after missing the cut at the Valspar Championship, but he smartly (and graciously) turned the moment into a positive.