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The most loaded American Express in several years got off to the start we all imagined it would with three top 10 players currently inside the top seven on the leaderboard, including Sam Burns, who currently sits second behind Davis Thompson who shot an astounding 62 on Thursday.Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele are among the other top stars in the hunt after 18 holes at Palm Springs. More on them in a bit, but first we need to take a look at how Thompson jumped out to an early two-stroke lead over this great field and whether it’s possible he…
Have you ever heard of the single plane golf swing? Lots of golfers feel that it’s a simpler way to swing the golf club. Our goal with this article is to help you decide if the single plane golf swing will work for you. The Mechanics of a Single Plane Golf Swing The single plane golf swing is used by golfers to help them learn the correct golf swing positions by using only one plane for the backswing, downswing, and impact positions. Most golf instructors teach the two-plane golf swing because it’s the most commonly used and the most…
The versatility of the Vokey Design SM9 wedge line-up will be adding even more shot-making options with the introduction of a low-bounce T Grind – the most popular grind on the PGA Tour – and the addition of a choice of new lightweight shaft options for slower swinging players. Previously available only as a WedgeWorks custom order, the T Grind will now be widely available in both stock and custom options as an extension to the existing SM9 family. Offered in SM9 58.04T and 60.04T models, in Tour Chrome, Brushed Steel and Jet Black finishes, the T becomes the seventh…
LIV Golf has inked a multi-year deal with The CW Network to broadcast its tournaments starting with the 2023 season. All 14 events will be on The CW, with Round 1 (Friday) coverage on its app and Rounds 2 and 3 (Saturday and Sunday) on both traditional broadcast television and the app. “This is a momentous day for LIV Golf as this partnership is about more than just media rights,” said LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman. “The CW will provide accessibility for our fans and maximum exposure for our athletes and partners as their reach includes more than 120 million households…
Get Golfing is to carry out a £1.5m renovation of the clubhouse at Pyrford Lakes Golf Club in Surrey in order to bring the already high quality of the off-course facilities in line with the outstanding experience offered on its championship golf course. Having seen significant investment to the golf course in recent years, Get Golfing expects the new and improved clubhouse to make Pyrford an all-round destination, with a golf, casual dining and events facility like no other for people in Surrey and the surrounding region to enjoy. An artist’s impression of the planned stylish interiors of the new-look…
In a year in which the PGA Tour has differentiated the best tournaments from everything else more than ever before, one of the lesser-heralded events on the schedule has its best field in years. Wait … what?!It’s true. Five of the top 10 players in the world and 10 of the top 20 will tee it up at The American Express this week in Palm Springs, California. That includes Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay and Will Zalatoris along with Tony Finau, Tom Kim and Cameron Young. It is by far the most star power this event has seen…
The next generation of PGA Professionals will have access to the latest golf coaching technology for putting and swing education thanks to an exciting new partnership between The PGA and Zen Green Stage. The partnership builds on a worldwide shift towards ‘active’ playing surfaces indoors, enhancing golf instruction and entertainment and allowing the next generation of PGA coaches to learn to teach on moving floors. PGA Members visiting The PGA’s National Training Academy at The Belfry – as well as trainees – will have access to a variety of Zen moving floors for both putting and full swing coach education.…
Did you know that the overlap golf grip was made popular in the late 1800s by a golf legend named Harry Vardon? That’s why lots of folks refer to the overlap golf grip as the Vardon Grip. Before the overlap golf grip came around, most golfers used the baseball grip (also known as the ten-finger grip). Our goal with this article is to give you more information about the overlap grip. Learn more about the pros and cons of the overlap golf grip to understand if it’s the right grip for you. What is The Overlap Grip in Golf?…
While not technically a designated event on the PGA Tour’s new playing schedule, the 2023 American Express will have the feel of one. Welcoming 10 of the top 20 players in the world, The American Express will feature a number of big names looking to kick start their new year.PGA West will play host for the 65th time. Utilizing a three-course rotation, players will be tasked with dismantling the Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course and La Quinta Country Club over the first three days. On the final day of the tournament — and after the 54-hole cut — competitors will…
The PGA Tour wrapped up its Hawaii swing last weekend and will be headed to La Quinta, Calif. this week for The American Express 2023. The American Express field tees off Thursday and will feature three of the top five and 10 of the top 20 golfers in the latest Official World Golf Ranking. Caesars Sportsbook lists Jon Rahm, who won the Sentry Tournament of Champions two weeks ago, as the betting favorite at 11-2. He is followed by Patrick Cantlay (19-2), Scottie Scheffler (11-1), and Tony Finau (15-1). Other top contenders in The American Express field include Xander Schauffele…
