Category: Golf
Tony Finau adds a second driver at Augusta National
Phil Mickelson won his second green jacket at the 2006 Masters while carrying two drivers in his bag, and it appears that big-hitting Tony Finau is planning to try to capture his first major this week at Augusta National using the same strategy. According to Kenton Oates, a PGA Tour rep for Ping, Finau is…
The 71st US PGA Golf Show | Inside Golf. Australia’s Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers
By Rob Willis A golfing extravaganza bringing together PGA of America Golf Professionals, industry executives, retailers and business leaders from around the world, 1,000 golf companies and brands were showcased at the 71st PGA Show at the expansive Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. And Inside Golf was there. Held in late January, the…
Augusta’s gatekeeper – Global Golf Post
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley spoke to media members Wednesday morning. Courtesy Augusta National AUGUSTA, GEORGIA | Change is inevitable at Augusta National, and though there are more physical changes coming to the property before the 2025 Masters, chairman Fred Ridley made it clear in his annual media session Wednesday morning that there are a…
Seven great courses in Illinois for golfers on a budget
Illinois has a stunning selection of elite and exclusive golf clubs, but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to get a round in the state. Here we look at seven courses that come in well under $100 per round at their peak walking rates. Crucially these courses also have a good selection…
Clubs to Hire to refund cost of bookings if McIlroy wins Masters – Golf News
Golfers who making an equipment rental booking with Clubs to Hire this week stand to get all of their money refunded if Rory McIlroy finally manages to get his hands on the green jacket. The Irish-based company is offering a full refund of the cost of hiring a set of clubs from any of its…
Canada’s Kim calm, cool and collected ahead of Augusta National Women’s Amateur
If Lauren Kim is intimidated by storied Augusta National Golf Club, it doesn’t show. The 19-year-old collegiate golfer from Surrey, B.C., is the lone Canadian in the field at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur this week. She said that her strategy at the elite amateur event is to take the tournament one shot at a…
Why does no-one want Brooks Koepka’s major secrets?
The PGA champion revealed he’s not been approached about his major secrets, while tackling last year’s caddie rules controversy Talk about a man with a Midas touch when it comes to the majors. Yet no one seems to want to know Brooks Koepka’s secrets! After five major titles in six years, and a reputation for…
Masters releases 2024 Champions Dinner portrait at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tuesday night was Masters Champions Dinner night at Augusta National Golf Club. For this year’s take on the annual gathering in the Augusta National clubhouse, host and 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm brought in a good friend to assist. “With the help of José Andrés, the chef who I feel like needs…
The many colours of the NSW Central West | Inside Golf. Australia’s Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers
The secret is out . . . some of the finest layouts in country New South Walescan be found in the Central West of the Premier state. So, it’s time we gave readers a ‘heads-up’ on where to play and the country treasures that are greener than you expect, closer than you realized . ….
Augusta’s winning recipe – Global Golf Post
A month before this year’s Masters, Ben Crenshaw traveled to Augusta National. He and some friends played the course and enjoyed the fine cuisine from the kitchen as well as the enviable atmosphere for which the club is so famous. But one evening at the suggestion of the two-time Masters champion, the group ventured off…