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The premier Asian Tour event of the year took place this week at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club with Abraham Ancer ultimately raising the trophy at the 2023 Saudi International. Firing rounds of 63-66-64-68, Ancer signed for 19 under total, two strokes clear of reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Cameron Young and four clear of fellow PGA Tour member Lucas Herbert.Holding the lead after each round, the 31-year-old was momentarily caught by Young in the final round when the Bronx bomber connected on four birdies in his opening seven holes. Standing at 19 under at the time,…
You mess with the Home of Golf at your peril. That would appear to be the over-riding message after the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews’ decision to build what looks like a circular garden patio leading up to the famous Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole of the Old Course was met with a torrent of negative comments on various social media platforms. The scene of many of golf’s most iconic moments over the centuries, and traversed by nearly all of the game’s greats, from Old Tom Morris to Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, the…
A 700-year-old bridge got a remodel recently at St. Andrews. A patio-looking structure was built in front of the Swilican Bridge at the Old Course at St. Andrews, where has golf has been played for several centuries. The response, as you can probably imagine, was not receptive.The premise here is that because so many golfers — nearly every single one that has played the Old Course, I would imagine — stop to take photos at the base of the Swilican Bridge. This bridge connects the first portion of the 18th hole to the fairway and beyond, and it gets trampled…
Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune began his first round at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship with six successive birdies en route to posting a stunning 64 to lead by two shots at Al Hamra Golf Club in the UAE.. The DP World Tour Qualifying School graduate made the most of favourable scoring conditions on Thursday, firing nine birdies before dropping his only shot of the day at the 18th after an errant tee shot to finish on eight under par. The 20-year-old got his early birdie run started with a tap-in at the first before holing from 17 feet for another on the second.…
Welcome back to my putting mat review series! In this article, I’m going to dive into what I like and dislike about the WellPutt putting mat. Also, check out my takes on the Birdieball and PrimePutt putting mats before deciding which one to buy. Have you noticed that there are a ton of putting practice greens out there? The sheer amount of options can make it overwhelming to choose the right one. However, WellPutt sets itself apart from its competitors by offering a putting training system instead of just a practice mat. Quick Overview of The WellPutt Putting Green…
The 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which got underway Thursday, is welcoming some of the biggest names in not only golf, but the world of entertainment this week. With PGA Tour members teaming up with various celebrities, sports figures and corporate executives, yet another fun pro-am event is in store.Founded in 1937 by Bing Crosby, the event formerly known as Crosby’s Clambake has continued to persist with stars such as Bill Murray, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen and Jake Owen participating on an annual basis. While these stars make up the class of their various industries, this week they will play…
If you are a senior who is struggling to find the perfect golf ball, this article will be a huge help to you. There are tons of golf balls out there, but if you are a senior, which ones are best for you? We break down what type of ball is best for older players and which brands to try. After reading this article, you’ll be able to quickly decide which golf ball is right for you and your game. For golfers that just need a quick recommendation, here are our top choices: Top pick Runner up Pros: Soft compression coreHybrid…
Slowly but surely, the big names have begun climbing the leaderboard at the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. While the 36-hole lead belongs to two-time DP World Tour winner Kurt Kitayama at 9 under, it is both the names below his on the leaderboard and the ensuing weekend weather that will determine the outcome of this tournament.Viktor Hovland made a noticeable move in his second round with a 4-under 67 at the Shore Course at Monterey Peninsula. Reaching 5 under for the week, he is now set to take on Pebble Beach over the final 36 holes. The Norwegian will…
There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised. What We Tried Rypstick Speed Trainer Who Tried It? Dave Wolfe– MyGolfSpy writer and putter fanatic. I am always looking for ways to improve my game and fight off the impact of aging. Can I Swing Faster? Some would argue with me but I believe speed is everything…
The long slog that is the first three days of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am got off to a hot start on Thursday as four golfers shot 7 under or better and rocketed to the top of the leaderboard. Though no big names or megastars have emerged yet, a board has started to take shape at Pebble Beach, Monterey Peninsula and Spyglass Hill.Hank Lebioda leads after shooting 8-under 63, but he’s tailed closely by Kurt Kitayama, Chad Ramey and Harry Hall, all of whom shot 7 under on various golf courses. Martin Trainer, Eric Cole and Aaron Baddeley make up…
