Author: Sofia
With the way that lofts have changed in golf clubs, players carry more wedges than ever. It’s hard to find a golfer without a sand wedge and a pitching wedge in their bag. However, some golfers have no idea how to use these wedges. Have you ever stood over a golf ball and had no idea whether to use your sand wedge or pitching wedge? If you have, we have all the answers you need. As much as I love my sand wedge, I’ve been using my pitching wedge more and more. From the right situation and lie, there is…
Jon Rahm is expected to be among the top daily Fantasy golf picks this week for the 2023 Genesis Invitational. Rahm has won two of his last four starts and he’s finished inside the top-10 in every PGA Tour event he’s played this season. However, daily Fantasy golf players will have to decide if he can be trusted when setting their PGA DFS strategy for the 2023 Genesis Invitational, which gets underway from Riviera Country Club on Thursday, Feb. 16. With a PGA DFS player pool featuring Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Xander Schauffele and Tiger Woods, PGA DFS players will have…
The new Rain Rooster rain golf glove is the answer to a question you only think about when it’s raining. And even then you might not think to ask it. And that question is: Why the hell can’t anyone make a rain glove that, you know, works? The answer, courtesy of the gang at Red Rooster, is you can make a rain glove that works. But you have to want to. The problem is, however, that making a rain glove that works isn’t as simple as it may seem. Started during the height of the pandemic by two Canadians—one a…
There are the top three players and then there is everyone else in professional golf currently. Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm is how the Official World Golf Rankings orders the three PGA Tour superstars, but any permutation is acceptable with those three names right now.They go into this week’s Genesis Invitational as the top three favorites in the field. All are 10-1 or shorter, and the next closest (Xander Schauffele) is 16-1. The reason for that? Over everyone’s last 20 rounds, those three players are all averaging (averaging!) 2.9 strokes gained or better per round. The next closest…
Having your own golf cart instead of renting one at the course can save you thousands of dollars per year. Ownership comes with responsibility, though. Part of that responsibility is making sure you have a battery that’s in top shape. There’s nothing worse than having your golf cart battery die on you in the middle of a round. Thankfully, we’ve compiled a thorough list of reliable golf cart batteries. Here are the 9 best options if you happen to be in the market for a new one. What to Look for in a Good Golf Cart Battery If you’re…
Getty Images The PGA Tour embarks on its second straight designated event this week at the 2023 Genesis Invitational, so there’s no rest for the weary among some of golf’s biggest stars. Hosted by Tiger Woods’ foundation, the tournament this year will feature 19 of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Rankings including the newly minted world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Woods making his return. Fresh off a successful title defense at the WM Phoenix Open, Scheffler will attempt to emulate his spring from a season ago when he rattled off four victories in a six-tournament stretch.…
Key Takeaways: Cleveland adds Black Satin and Tour Rack (raw) finishes. Tour Rack offers additional custom sole and leading-edge grinds. Black Satin $169.99; Tour Rack $189.99 (custom grinds included) At retail March 1 The two new finishes for the new Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore wedges aren’t really new. And they aren’t really a surprise, either. We knew they were coming back in January. We just didn’t know when. Now we do. The two new-not-really-new finishes are Tour Rack and Black Satin. Cleveland added both finishes to the original ZipCore lineup in the fall of 2020. And, if you want to…
Getty Images LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and reactions has poured in from across the sports world. Few athletes across sports can appreciate the type of longevity and durability it takes to break that kind of record more than Tiger Woods.Prior to the 2023 Genesis Invitational, Woods was asked about James breaking Abdul-Jabbar’s record. Woods said he remembers watching Abdul-Jabbar light up the NBA, and he thought the record would never be topped. Woods also said he admires James’ ability to play at such a high level this far into his career.”What he…
Marco Penge’s return to Zebula Golf & Spa Estate has brought back heartwarming memories ahead of this week’s SDC Open, the third of four co-sanctioned events between the European Challenge Tour and the Sunshine Tour. Last year’s SDC Open marked the Sussex golfer’s return to competitive golf following an eight-month injury lay-off and started a season which culminated in a 39th place finish on the Road to Mallorca Rankings in his first full European Challenge Tour campaign. Now, with a year’s experience under his belt, the Englishman is enjoying life out on the road and in particular at the Limpopo venue.…
Getty Images Tiger Woods is officially back. Joining the 2023 Genesis Invitational field, the 15-time major champion will break a hiatus from the PGA Tour that spans back to the 2020 Zozo Championship. While he has played in major championships since then, Woods’ participation in a “regular” tournament has not gone unnoticed and is a pleasant surprise given injuries to his leg and foot. Tiger will tee it up with pals Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas on Thursday and Friday at Riviera. Thursday’s first round will be at 3:04 p.m. ET, while their Friday tee time will be at 10:24…
