Author: Sofia
There has been a lot of conversation over the last few days over who should be in the PGA Tour’s designated events in 2024 and beyond. Honestly, it doesn’t seem like it’s going to matter because Jon Rahm is just going to win them all.Rahm, who has won five of his last nine starts and is vying for his third elevated victory (in four tries) this season, shot a 65 on Thursday in Round 1 of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which was his 18th round in the 60s in 21 total rounds so far in 2023.It has been a truly extraordinary run…
The cost of living has got many of us feeling the pinch. But its impact on golfers and the golf industry as a whole is varied.Golf club membership fees aren’t going anywhere any time soon, but what’s the current state of play, and can this well-established model be flexible given the current economic backdrop?We speak to Headingley Golf Club manager Jon Hall below on how the Yorkshire club has budgeted in line with the cost of living, and its approach to membership fees.A golf club’s financial planning need not be rocket science. We have a good understanding of what we…
Over the last year, I have played numerous rounds with a gigantic Danish chap who stands 6 foot 6 inches. He uses standard-length golf clubs, and it made me wonder how we would fair with longer shafts. So, I put him to work and asked him to test the best golf clubs for tall men. In this post, I will take you through the best golf clubs from a tall golfer’s perspective and explain which shaft length is best for your setup. You’ll notice that most options are fitted with longer-than-usual golf shafts. However, I have thrown in some standard…
The PGA Tour solidified its new tournament structure on Wednesday, and yes, it does somewhat resemble some of the structure LIV Golf has put into place.The Tour has reduced the field size at its designated events from 120-160 to 70-80 and even eliminated the cut at some of them (though that is not yet finalized). It has also clarified the path for golfers to play these designated events and no longer made it mandatory for top players to enter those tournaments, rather incentivizing them to do so through purse size and FedEx Cup points scoring opportunities.Is all of this good?…
Justin Thomas has had a top-five and a top-10 finish in two of his last three Masters appearances, but won his second major title last season at the PGA Championship. Thomas looked like he could make a charge in last year’s Masters, when he made six birdies and just one bogey in the second round. However, he finished with four bogeys and a double-bogey on Sunday. He returns to Augusta National at 16-1 in the latest 2023 Masters odds at Caesars Sportsbook.Thomas finished just one stroke under par last season, tied with Sungjae Im, who was second at the 2020…
Classic golf shoes feature spikes to improve traction and anchor you to the ground as you swing. But spikeless golf shoes have come on leaps and bounds since their rise to popularity in the early 2000s.While they sacrifice grip in certain conditions, spikeless shoes offer more comfort—enough to make PGA Tour golfers like Adam Scott and Justin Rose make the switch.Here you’ll find the best spikeless golf shoes on the market, including some cheaper options if you’re shopping on a budget. TPU outsoles have a fantastic reputation for abrasion and slip resistance, and those designed by PAYNTR Golf are of fantastic…
Grandfathers play a vital role in the lives of lots of children. Some of my fondest memories are of playing golf with my grandpa when I was a kid. There’s something special about learning how to play a great game from a fantastic person. Do you have a grandpa that loves to play golf? Do you need to figure out what to get him for Christmas or his birthday? We’ve compiled this list of the 10 perfect golf gifts for grandpas. Grandpa Golf Gifts: $100+ 1. Gogogo Sports Vpro Golf Rangefinder Gogogo Sport Vpro Golf Rangefinder Will display the…
Getty Images The Florida Swing kicks into high gear this week as a world-class field steps foot onto Bay Hill Club & Lodge for the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational. In fact, not since the 2022 Open at St. Andrews has such a collection of names competed together as 44 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Rankings will participate in the first designated event on the East Coast.World No. 1 Jon Rahm headlines the action. seeking his fourth victory of 2023. Raising the trophy in five of his last nine worldwide starts, the Spaniard will attempt to…
A 2 iron is not typically a golf club that many players have in the bag. With the lower loft and traditionally narrow profile, a golf swing has to be pretty accurate to hit a 2 iron well. However, with the release of some driving iron or utility-type clubs, this 2 iron has seen a bit of a re-emergence. If you’re thinking of putting a 2 iron in the bag or have one currently and want to do a better job with it, here are some of the most important things to understand. How Long Should You Hit a…
“What is golf course architecture? Is that even a thing?” These are the usual responses I hear when I attempt to explain what one’s passion is. I can do no better than quote a reply on Twitter from Tom Doak & Rennaissance Golf Design Lead Associate, Brian Schneider: “Golf Course Architecture is golf.” Is it really that simple or profound? If so, why do so many completely miss the importance of golf course architecture or even fail to conceive of its existence? What is Golf Course Architecture? Like most things in golf, there is no codified explanation or even a…
