[ad_1] As a 12-year-old in 2007, Lexi Thompson strode onto the big stage at the U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina, in a visor and pigtails as the youngest qualifier in history to that point. Despite shooting 76-82 and not advancing to the weekend, Thompson served…
[ad_1] The equipment used by the professionals on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and in LIV Golf varies quite wildly. However, these are the brands that dominate the bags of professionals. Titleist Titleist produce several clubs, balls, shafts and other equipment that prove very popular with professionals. Their Vokey design wedges are among the…
[ad_1] 1 over par was the winning score on four occasions – 1960, 1968, 1972 and 1976. 2 is the number of times Greg Norman (1986-93) and Bruce Crampton (1973-75) finished runner-up. Bob Tway and Paul Azinger edged out the Shark and Jack Nicklaus was the man to deny Crampton. 3 times the tournament wasn’t…
[ad_1] Anna Kittelson, the manager of adaptive golf at the Golf Association of Philadelphia, likes moving fast. Since joining the association full-time in January, Kittelson is forging forward with its latest initiative that will bring competitive and instructional elements of adaptive golf to GAP’s widespread region in 2024 like a downhill putt on Merion East’s…
[ad_1] Delta Air Lines has apologized following a video showing their employees mishandling golf bags. The airline workers are seen tossing what are clearly golf bags, therefore almost certainly containing clubs, right onto the tarmac of a runway. This unacceptable handling has rightly been called out for what it is and the airline has since…
[ad_1] Thompson, 29, an 11-time LPGA Tour winner who appeared in the Solheim Cup six times, announced in an audio letter on Instagram that she will be “stepping away from a full professional golf schedule” at the end of 2024. Currently preparing to compete at the US Women’s Open in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Thompson said: “While…
[ad_1] LEXI THOMPSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AT U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN LANCASTER, Pa. — Lexi Thompson’s history with the U.S. Women’s Open began as a prodigious 12-year-old when she became the youngest to ever compete in the championship in 2007. Though she’s never won this event, it seems fitting that she makes a big life announcement at…
[ad_1] THE 106th US PGA Championship will be played at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky from May 16-19. It will be the fourth time the course has hosted the event, with Rory McIlroy winning on the most recent staging in 2014. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the Valhalla course opened in 1986. The Australian…
[ad_1] Kim Alexis (second from left) joins Women’s Golf Day founder Elisa Gaudet (second from right) with Rachel Carter (left) and Sarah Bennett for a panel in January at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida. Women’s Golf Day photo Before supermodel Kim Alexis ever appeared on more than 500 magazine covers worldwide, with a record…
[ad_1] Titleist has introduced Pro V1, Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls featuring enhanced alignment. An enlarged alignment sidestamp, intended for more accuracy and precise aim, is the new Enhanced Alignment assistance. The extended sidestamp is more than 65% longer than the regular Pro V1 sidestamp and has an integrated visual assistance….
