Category: Golf
Bernhard Langer set to defend his U.S. Senior Open Championship crown
It’s been a year already since Bernhard Langer won the U.S. Senior Open. More important to the here and now, he’s just shy of five months since tearing his Achilles on Feb. 1. This will be his sixth tournament back as he continues to play through recovery from the injury. He’ll also be three-for-three in…
Calgary set to host historic 50th edition of CPKC Women’s Open
CALGARY – The CPKC Women’s Open has been given the LPGA Tour’s top award the last two seasons. Being named ‘Tournament of the Year’ is something that encompasses so much – from ticketing to marketing to fan experience and more. And now Canada’s National Open is back to try to do it all again. “Golf…
Rickie Fowler set to defend championship at 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic
Rickie Fowler is searching for his game again. The 35-year-old fan favorite is mired in a season-long slump that has him on the outside looking in for the FedEx Cup playoffs at No. 91 in the standings with just six weeks until the top-70 advance to the first of three playoff events in Memphis. Fowler…
VIDEO: YouTuber Executes Jaw-Dropping Flop Shot with Incredible Precision
The flop shot is the bold option for those who eschew the bump and run or the Texas wedge from greenside – and it when it comes off you can see why. Is there anything more theatrical for the average golfer to do but attempt a flop shot. One man came pretty close to flop…
Should the eligibility age for PGA Tour Champions be reconsidered at 50?
The PGA Tour Champions: Is 50 Still the Right Age for Eligibility? Carl Pettersson, also known as the Swedish Pancake, finds himself in a challenging position that many PGA Tour professionals over the age of 40 can relate to. At 46 years old, Pettersson has an impressive career with 443 Tour starts, five victories, a…
Exploring Matt Fitzpatrick’s decision to switch from PING to Titleist irons
Matt Fitzpatrick has used PING S55 irons for most of his professional career. These clubs were first made available to the general public back in 2013 and have been appearing in Fitzpatrick’s bag since 2014, the year he became a professional. The same irons were once again used in Fitzpatrick’s winning bag at the 2022…
Top 5 newly designed courses featured on Golfweek’s Best 2024 list of Modern courses
The past several years have seen an uptick in course openings around the U.S., but which of those courses are the best? We turned to Golfweek’s Best ranking of the top Modern courses to find out. Five recently opened courses earned spots among that list’s top 100 layouts for 2024. Two are private, with three…
Top Golf Hat Trends for 2024: A Look at the Best Men’s Hats, Bucket Hats, and Rope Hats
The 2024 golf season is in full swing and it’s time to make sure you have everything you need to have your best year on the golf course yet. During the spring and summer months, Golfweek will be releasing apparel and equipment lists covering all areas of the game including best golf polos, best golf…
PING Announces Free Exchange Program for Purchasers of G430 MAX 10K HL Driver – Latest Golf Updates
PING has announced a programme allowing owners of its G430 MAX 10K HL (High Launch) driver the option of exchanging it for the standard G430 MAX 10K at no extra cost. The offer is being made in the event any customers made a purchasing decision based upon the HL version having a combined MOI of…
Two military veterans honor golf tradition at iconic A.W. Tillinghast course
EATONTOWN, N.J. – The grill room was buzzing with a young clientele on the lower level of the grand Tudor Revival-style structure formerly known as Gibbs Hall, having recently reopened after a major renovation as the centerpiece of Suneagles Golf Club. Seated at one end of the space, Ed Turner and Mike McMahon, a pair…