Category: Golf
Can implementing checkpoints help address your golf club’s slow play issues?
England Golf’s new Pace of Play policy is gaining praise in their championships. Can a simplified version help speed up the game at amateur levels? Could clubs struggling with slow play in their tournaments adopt checkpoints similar to England Golf’s initiative to quicken the pace? James Crampton, Director of Championships at England Golf, suggests that…
Scottie Scheffler holds a commanding four-stroke lead following the third round of the 2024 Memorial Tournament
Collin Morikawa of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 08, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Morikawa was even par through 16 holes on Friday, but struggled up 17 and…
Sarah Stirk: “Continued Progress in Golf, But Room for Improvement”
Sarah Stirk, the Sky Sports Golf presenter and newly appointed independent director at England Golf, acknowledges the strides that have been made to make golf more inclusive and accessible for women. However, she emphasizes the importance of continued effort in this area, particularly through the influence of role models in elite-level play and governance within…
Jon Rahm Withdraws from LIV Golf Houston Event a Week Before U.S. Open
On Friday, Jon Rahm looked extremely uncomfortable after his tee shot on the par-3 seventh at the Golf Club of Houston during the first round of LIV Golf Houston in Texas. Later on during the broadcast, LIV said Rahm was dealing with a cut between two of his toes. Well, on Saturday, the star Spaniard…
Observing a Golfer’s Unique Mode of Transportation on the Course
One golfer has found a great way to get around the course – but it looks like it requires extremely good balance. As you will see from the comments, this golfer hasn’t happened upon anything new, but his execution is perfect. Some others note that they have tried to pull this off and failed miserably…
Father’s guidance leads Canadian Open victory for son
Robert MacIntyre came from humble roots and a loving family that was invested in his golf career. He is now a PGA Tour winner, and what better way to share it than your father carrying your bag… There was a time when Robert MacIntyre couldn’t afford entry fees to junior golf competitions in Scotland. His…
Jerry Kelly facing health challenges during PGA Tour Champions campaign
MADISON, Wisc. – In advance of the U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld in Stevens Point last summer, Jerry Kelly talked about having to play through a wrist issue – an odd one where it was going out of joint, and how inflamed it felt despite his best efforts at rehabilitation. Just about a year later,…
Gary Player reveals his controversial opinion on Tiger Woods: What motivated his actions?
Gary Player has weighed in on why he thinks Tiger Woods did not reach his full potential as an athlete. Woods has won 14 majors, but Player believes he should have won more than 20 by now. Player opined that Woods turning to coaches who were at best average players stunted his momentum and saw…
Professional Golf Journalist’s Guide: Betting Tips for Memorial, LIV Houston, Scandi Mixed Tournaments and More
Mixed Events, Signature Events, 54 Hole Events – Professional Golf Betting Tips This week in professional golf offers a variety of events for fans to enjoy. From the Memorial Tournament on the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf League’s first visit to Houston and the Scandinavian Mixed event merging the DP World Tour and Ladies…
Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed elaborate on strategy amidst controversial drop at LIV Golf Houston 2024
It was a rough opening day of the LIV Golf Houston event for Brooks Koepka’s Smash GC, which fell 11 strokes off the lead after the first day of play at the Golf Club of Houston, but there was an interesting exchange after the five-time major champ dunked one in the water on the par-5…