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I remember being confused by all the talk about launch angles when I first started playing golf. Though it’s important to understand launch angles, it can be quite overwhelming. Which golf club launches the ball the highest? And does loft really matter? We answer these questions and more here. Which Golf Club Has The Highest Launch Angle? Out of all the golf clubs in your golf bag, the one with the highest launch angle is the lob wedge. A standard lob wedge has anywhere from 58 to 64 degrees of loft, depending on the golf club manufacturer. Though lots…
The American Express 2023 gets underway from a trio of courses in La Quinta, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 19. Experienced and amateur bettors alike will lock in wagers for this event, which features a field loaded with experienced players. Major champions like Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm are expected to be in the mix at the 2023 American Express, with 500 FedEx Cup points going to the winner.Rahm won this event in 2018 and he’s listed as the +550 favorite according to the latest 2023 American Express odds. He’s followed by Patrick Cantlay (+950), Scheffler (+1100) and Tony Finau (+1500)…
Thorbjorn Olesen plays the final hole at The Belfry en route to winning the 2022 Betfred British Masters Six-time Major champion Sir Nick Faldo has agreed to become the new long-term host of the Betfred British Masters which will return to The Belfry this summer and be held there until 2026. Sir Nick has a long connection with The Belfry, having played three of his 11 Ryder Cups at the Midland’s-based resort. He is also a past winner on the British Masters, although that was held at Woburn when he won it in 1989. This year will mark Betfred’s fifth…
Si Woo Kim of South Korea birdied his final two holes to record his second consecutive 64 and win the PGA Tour’s Sony Open in Honolulu. Eight birdies in the final round helped Kim finish the week with on 18-under, beating third-round leader Hayden Buckley by a stroke. The key moment came at the par-3 17th, where Kim’s tee shot missed the green. He chipped in from about 28 feet away for a birdie that proved pivotal. The chip-in tied him with Buckley at 17 under, and his two-putt birdie at the par-5 18th at Waialae Country Club got him…
When I first started playing golf, I was a little bit turned off by the huge time commitment that it took to play a full 18 holes. However, I quickly learned that a good alternative is to play 9 holes, especially when you are pressed for time. If you’re newer to the game of golf, you might be wondering how long it takes to play nine holes. As it turns out, the time depends mostly on you and the other players. Here’s a detailed look at the time it takes to play 9 holes of golf. How Long Does…
There is been a big rise in demand for second-hand equipment Golfclubs4cash, Europe’s biggest second-hand golf equipment retailer, is reporting year-on-year growth that exceeds the pandemic boom of 2020 as golfers change their buying habits, driven by cost of living pressures. “Our business is up 44% for the 12 weeks, June to August,” comments Dean Cracknell, Head of Marketing at golfclubs4cash. “Golfers will always want to upgrade their equipment, looking for that extra edge to their game. But more golfers than ever before are realising that they don’t have to go down the ‘new’ route to find the quality they…
Messi’s World Cup victory in December (understandably) scored all the headlines, and Argentina’s incredible run of sporting achievements got an addition on Sunday when Argentine Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira won the Latin America Amateur Championship to secure his place in the 2023 Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship.Fernandez de Oliveira, the No. 34-ranked amateur in the world, shot a 67 in the final round on Sunday at Grand Preserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico to claim his first ever title at this event. A year ago, Fernandez de Oliveira narrowly missed a playoff that could have propelled him into the…
If you are new to the game of golf, a great milestone to shoot for is to break 100. It can take some time and patience, but with the right tips, any golfer can start to break 100 on their scorecard regularly. How Long Does it Take Most Golfers to Break 100? According to multiple statistics, it can take anywhere from 1 to 2 years for beginner golfers to break 100. Some talented beginners may be able to break 100 within a few months, but only if they commit to a rigorous practice schedule. Did you know that only…
Continental Europe defeated Great Britain and Ireland 14 ½ – 10 ½ to win the inaugural Hero Cup after collecting six points from the Sunday singles session at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Italian Francesco Molinari’s team started the day with a two-point lead so knew they needed only four and half points to win the first edition of the new match play event and they made the perfect start. Captain Molinari set the tone with a 3&2 victory over Irishman Shane Lowry in the opening match of the day to ensure he ended the week unbeaten, dropping only half a…
Continental Europe captain Francesco Molinari helped to extend his team’s advantage over Great Britain and Ireland after returning two points from two alongside Nicolai Højgaard at the Hero Cup. The duo defeated Callum Shinkwin and Matt Wallace 3&1 in the morning foursomes before beating Ewen Ferguson and Richard Mansell 2&1 in the first match of the afternoon foursomes session to help Continental Europe to a 8 ½ – 6 ½ advantage at the end of day two at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Guido Migliozzi and Victor Perez also contributed a two-point return as they first won 3&2 against Irish pair…
