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Conditions were ideal on the cliffs of La Jolla Wednesday at the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open. Without a breath of wind to deal with, players were able to attack pins at both the difficult South Course and accessible North Course. While Sam Ryder, Aaron Rai, and Brent Grant took possession of the first-round lead courtesy of 8-under 64s on the North Course, it was bigger name in Justin Thomas who took control of the tournament.Firing a 4-under 68, the two-time PGA Champion signed for the second-lowest round of the day on the South Course. In the midst of a lull…
There’s much to consider before buying a new putter, as it’s arguably the most important club in your bag.Choosing one that suits your stroke is the key to holing more putts and, ultimately, shooting lower scores. There are hundreds of models out there, and new putters are constantly being added to existing lines.We look at the best golf putters on the market for 2023, of which many are one of a number in the range.So, while you may not like a certain head shape, for example, there’s sure to be one in the line-up that suits your eye and putting…
Getty Images Several newcomers have burst onto the golf scene and taken the sport by storm over recent years. The days of Tiger Woods dominating the golf landscape are long since passed, and now golfers like Jon Rahm and Cameron Young are rising to the top.On Wednesday, Davis Love III joined CBS Sports at the 2023 PGA Show and broke down the future of the sport and its stars.”I love watching Jon Rahm. We played together some in 2015 and 2016 when I was playing a lot of PGA Tour events, and I was really impressed with his game,” he…
Getty Images Golf equipment has evolved and become much more advanced in recent years. In particular, modern technology has allowed clubs to become smaller and golfers to drive the ball further than ever before. On Wednesday, former PGA Tour golfer Tom Watson joined CBS Sports at the 2023 PGA Show to discuss just how far technology has come in terms of the sport — and why it’s a positive.”It’s been great for the game because it’s made it easier to play,” Watson said. “The perimeter-weighted clubs, the metal heads, and the lightweight shafts versus the old dynamic shafts. Our driver…
Did you know that a proper golf grip is arguably the most important part of the golf swing? We know that may sound crazy but think about it for a second. The grip is the only thing that connects you to the golf club. There are several reasons why golfers adopt a neutral grip. We describe the pros and cons of the neutral grip here along with how it can help your game. Hopefully after reading this you’ll be able to decide if the neutral grip is right for you. What is a Neutral Golf Grip? The neutral grip…
CBS Sports will be live on site at the 2023 PGA Show this week covering the entire event as it unfolds from the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. We will be updating this page throughout the four-day event, which begins Tuesday, Jan. 24 with demo day and runs through Friday, Jan. 27 in the convention center.Keep it locked here for highlights from the show, interviews with some of the biggest names in golf, inside looks at the latest equipment, fun videos and much more from the show. For now, check out the event information below to get prepared.Quick…
Winning has been routine for Jon Rahm, and now he heads to a course that holds special significance when the PGA Tour’s 2023 Farmers Insurance Open tees off Wednesday. Rahm won his first PGA Tour title at the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open, and he took his first major championship in the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines in 2021. The Spaniard, who has won consecutive PGA Tour events and four of his past six worldwide, leads a strong field that will face stern tests this week. The Farmers Insurance Open field, which also includes top-10 players Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Collin…
Word went around Tuesday that Patrick Reed had thrown a golf tee at Rory McIlroy on the driving range at the 2023 Dubai Desert Classic. McIlroy set the story straight on Wednesday, detailing the encounter and explaining why he was in no mood to speak with the former Masters champion.”I was down by my bag, and he came up to me, and I was busy working and sort of doing my practice, and I didn’t really feel like … I didn’t feel the need to acknowledge him,” McIlroy said. “So, I didn’t see a tee coming my direction at all,…
One of the most picturesque golf courses in the United States will host this week’s stop on the PGA Tour as the world’s best players head to San Diego. Torrey Pines Golf Course will host the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open, with both golfers and fans getting to enjoy the Pacific Ocean views. The first 36 holes are split between the North and South Courses, with the final 36 holes taking place on the South Course.Play tees off on Wednesday with the Masters just 10 weeks away. Jon Rahm, who has won each of his last two events, is the overwhelming…
Building the perfect PGA DFS strategy for the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open will certainly be a difficult task. With golfers like Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele in the PGA DFS player pool, it’s hard to determine which one to include in your 2023 Farmers Insurance Open PGA DFS lineups. Rahm has been on absolute tear in recent weeks, winning each of his last two starts on the PGA Tour and four of his last six worldwide. Should Rahm be part of your PGA DFS lineups on sites like FanDuel and DraftKings for the Farmers Insurance Open 2023?…
