Category: Golf
2024 Junior Presidents Cup Teams Set in Stone
MONTREAL, Québec, Canada – The Presidents Cup and American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced today the final teams for the 2024 Junior Presidents Cup, with the event’s fourth edition set to tee off on Sept. 22 at Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac – Blue Course in Montreal, four days before the 2024 Presidents Cup begins play at…
Pennsylvania Golf Pro’s Family Awarded $9.1 Million Settlement after Fatal Tree Accident
The family of a Pennsylvania golf teaching professional who died when a tree fell onto a cart barn at the club where he worked received a $9.1 million settlement. Justin Riegel was working as the director of golf at Philmont Country Club in the north suburbs of Philadelphia when a storm rolled in and he…
Viktor Hovland executes a remarkable snap hook shot- A must see!
Viktor Hovland has been able to produce some incredible pieces of golfing brilliance already. A snap hook is usually regarded as an unwanted mishit but sometimes it’s called for, and the Norwegian showed his ability to pull off the shot at the perfect time. Drink this one in as he curves it around the trees….
Rory McIlroy and Cam Champ Among Top Longest Hitters on PGA Tour
The PGA Tour has been tracking average driving distance since 1980. Hank Kuehne set a record in 2003 with a mark of 321.4 yards that stood for almost two decades. However, during the 2019-20 season, Bryson DeChambeau surpassed Kuehne’s record. DeChambeau then broke his own record the following year. John Daly was the first player…
Cabot Golf Resort and Environmentalists Clash Over Land Swap Agreement in Florida
Canadian-based Cabot, a rapidly growing golf course developer and owner, is facing opposition from environmentalists in Florida over plans to add new golf holes at Cabot Citrus Farms north of Tampa. The proposal involves swapping 324 acres of Withlacoochee State Forest land near the resort for over 800 acres of Cabot-owned timberland in a different…
Insider’s Guide: Key Points to Remember for the 2024-25 College Golf Season
Here we go. Again. For the second straight year, a new live scoring service is here, but the debut of this year’s system went much, much, much better than last year’s. It’s been well documented how Spikemark, started by former UCLA coach Derek Freeman, earned the contract for live scoring and rankings last year, but…
Top PGA Tour players set to compete against LIV Golf’s biggest names in thrilling Las Vegas showdown – Golf News
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are set to go up against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a special 18-hole match in Las Vegas later this year. The event is being billed as a showdown between the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf League. The match will be broadcast on TNT, continuing the tradition of…
Golf Betting Myths Debunked: Top 10 Misconceptions Revealed in Golf News
Debunking Golf Betting Myths and Misconceptions So You Can Bet Better The truth is that betting on golf isn’t as popular as betting on other sports like football, basketball, cricket, and American football. However, with sports betting (in general) continuing to rise in popularity, more and more fans are starting to try their luck with…
Jon Rusk of Philadelphia finds his groove on the golf course
Jon Rusk wins the 120th Philadelphia Open at Applebrook CC in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Courtesy GAP Golf Jon Rusk doesn’t remember much about his first Golf Association of Philadelphia championship, the 1995 Junior Boys at Meadowlands Golf Club. “The only thing I remember is that I beat Chris Roselle, who now works for GAP,” said the…
Choosing the Correct Equipment for Your Golf Game
PXG 0317 T irons are available in Chrome and Xtreme Dark finishes. (David Dusek/Golfweek) Price: $179.99 eachSpecs: Hollow-bodied construction with forged, 8620 carbon steel body and HT1770 stainless steel face, internal tungsten weight and vibration-absorbing polymer. Available in Chrome and Xtreme Dark finish. Who It’s For: Accomplished players who love the look and feel of…