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Jon Rahm produced a stunning final round 63 to overturn a seven-shot deficit and win the PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions in Hawaii by two shots. The Spaniard picked up five shots in four holes on the back nine to overhaul Collin Morikawa, who stumbled with three bogeys coming home. “I needed to play good and he needed to make a couple mistakes,” said Rahm. “If you told me at the beginning of the round, after that opening bogey, I was going to do what I did I don’t know if I would have believed you.” It was a third win…
Cobra Golf Gary Woodland will play with Cobra clubs and wear Puma apparel and footwear as part of the new deal has signed PGA Tour player Gary Woodland to a multi-year equipment contract. Heading into the Sony Open in Hawaii, Woodland is due to play a bag full of the brand’s clubs, including its new and as yet unreleased driver, fairway woods, and irons for 2023. He will also continue his long-standing relationship with Puma Golf and wear head-to-toe Puma apparel. Woodland, 38, who turned pro in 2007, has four PGA Tour wins to his credit including the 2018 Waste…
In the 1996 classic Happy Gilmore, Chubbs Peterson famously said, “it’s all in the hips.” Although it is wise advice, it is not completely true, as torso rotation and swing path are equally important. However, swing mechanics are complex, and so as not to overwhelm you, this article focuses on how much hip turn is best for your golf swing. A 2019 report by Golf Digest revealed that the average PGA Tour pro rotates their pelvis up to 30-degrees by the time the shaft is parallel to the ground. Conversely, amateurs only make it to 15-degrees, which reduces power and…
Buckinghamshire’s John Gough has made history by becoming the first Englishman to win the prestigious Australian Master of the Amateurs title. The 2021 English Amateur Champion produced a stellar performance across the four days at Southern Golf Club in south-east Melbourne to finish four shots clear of the field on 15 under par. The competition has previously featured future stars such as Tommy Fleetwood, Bryson DeChambeau, Jason Day and Rickie Fowler and Gough will now proudly wear the tournament’s famous green jacket following his outstanding success. Still conditions on the first day in the Melbourne sandbelt helped Gough to make…
Late golf legend Sam Snead said that a swing is all about rhythm and if you can achieve that, you can become a good player. He believed that the forward press golf swing had a positive impact on our swing arc because it delivers a consistent angle of attack. In this guide, I will take you through the pros and cons of the forward press and explain when you should employ it in your game. If you have tried the Forward Press, and it didn’t work out, learn more about the inside-out or flat golf swings. What is The…
Golf is a hard game. Just how hard is it? According to the incredible golf movie The Legend of Bagger Vance, golf is a game that “can’t be won, only played.” Golf is fun, but it takes a long time to master putting, chipping, and other common shots. Find out how long it usually takes to get good at golf here. First – Let’s Define “Good” Good is a very relative term, especially when it’s used in a complex game like golf. Perspective is everything. For example, a beginner-level golfer who regularly shoots a 110 on the golf course…
At the 2023 Tournament of Champions, it is not a victor from the 2021-22 season that occupies the top of the leaderboard, but a prolific winner, nevertheless. Collin Morikawa commands the solo lead at 16 under midway through the action at the Plantation Course at Kapalua as the two-time major champion has looked rejuvenated with the putter in hand.A top three-iron player on the PGA Tour each of the last three seasons, Morikawa’s putter has often held the keys to victory. If he putts well, he seriously threatens to enter the winner’s circle. If he doesn’t, an appearance on the…
Getty Images Xander Schauffele withdrew from the 2023 Tournament of Champions Friday midway through his second round at The Plantation Course at Kapalua. Citing some back discomfort earlier in the week, the pain eventually took over and forced him out of the tournament. The 2019 champion was visibly uncomfortable throughout the duration of his first round before ultimately signing for a 3-under 70 but was hopeful some overnight work would allow him to see the finish line. Attempting to play through the pain and swinging at only 80%, Schauffele was unable to take anymore. Calling it quits on the ninth hole…
Did you know that golf ball manufacturers now offer a specific kind of golf ball for each type of swing speed? Many golfers are shocked to learn that they’ve been hitting the wrong type of golf ball for many years. There are tons of golf balls out there, but if you have a slower swing speed, which ones are best for you? We break down what type of ball is best for slow swing speed golfers and which brands to try. For golfers that just need a quick recommendation, here are our top choices: Top pick Runner up What…
Tom Kim and Jordan Spieth shared a tee time on Thursday at the Plantation Course at Kapalua for the first round of the 2023 Tournament of Champions. Signing for rounds of 8-under 65 and 6-under 67, respectively, the two also shared Christmas dinner the previous week — with Kim also acting as babysitter for Spieth’s 14-month-old son, Sammy. “The more time I spent with Jordan [Spieth], we kind of became closer friends. I think we shared a plane back from the Hero back to Dallas, so I took the Jordan air,” said Kim, who was still finding his bearings in the…
