ATLANTA – Now comes the hard part – the waiting. Whatever value U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson has placed on individual Tour Championship performances — and given Sunday’s finish at East Lake, Captain America has plenty to digest — there’s one step left. : the phone call. Every captain will count this point in… Continue reading All that’s left now for US Ryder Cup hopefuls, is to wait for a call
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The Uncertain Future of the PGA Tour
In June, the PGA Tour announced a surprising partnership with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia — backers of the rival LIV Golf circuit that attracted many top players last year. After Sunday’s final round of the Tour Championship ends the FedEx Cup Playoffs — and thus the 2022-23 season — the PGA Tour… Continue reading The Uncertain Future of the PGA Tour
FedExCup payouts: See what each player will bring to East Lake
ATLANTA – The 2022-23 PGA TOUR season concludes this week at East Lake Golf Club with the TOUR Championship. Defending FedExCup champion Rory McIlroy, FedExCup leader Scottie Scheffler and the 28 next highest point scorers in the FedExCup standings are all vying for the FedExCup trophy and their share which is a $75 million prize.
Looking for a ‘real fix’ to his swing, Collin Morikawa carded a 61 to jump into TOUR Championship contention
When Morikawa racked up victories in his first three years on TOUR, he did so with great confidence that the ball would never be left behind. Relying on his cut, Morikawa sets up the left side of the fairways and greens and knows it will return exactly where he wants it. For the progress of… Continue reading Looking for a ‘real fix’ to his swing, Collin Morikawa carded a 61 to jump into TOUR Championship contention
Yuka Saso shoots 66 to lead 1st-round at CPKC Women’s Open
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – Yuka Saso had a big second nine to shoot a 6-under 66 and take the first round Thursday at the CPKC Women’s Open, while Canadian star Brooke Henderson struggled while playing on the glass for the first time on the LPGA Tour. Despite the twist at the tree-lined — and… Continue reading Yuka Saso shoots 66 to lead 1st-round at CPKC Women’s Open
With one swing (and several putts), Scottie Scheffler is now chasing a motivated pack
ATLANTA – For the second year in a row, Scottie Scheffler showed how much can change in a hurry at the Tour Championship. Last year he coughed up a record-tying six-shot lead in the final round, his huge advantage built up in the majors, the playoffs and the first 54 holes at East Lake lost… Continue reading With one swing (and several putts), Scottie Scheffler is now chasing a motivated pack
Rory McIlroy’s new injury leads to Tour Championship adjustment
ATLANTA – Rory McIlroy will compete in the Tour Championship with a back injury, according to Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis. Lewis noted that it was a “muscle issue” for McIlroy, who injured his back at home in Jupiter, Florida earlier this week. Earlier this week @McIlroyRory injured his lower back. This is a muscular issue.… Continue reading Rory McIlroy’s new injury leads to Tour Championship adjustment
Jason Day WITB 2023 (August) – GolfWRX
driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (8.5 degrees @ 7.5)Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X (45 inches, tip 1 inch) 3-wood: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (15 degrees)Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X (43 inches, tip 1.75 inches) 5-wood: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (18 degrees)Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X (42.25 inches, 2 inches tip) Irons:… Continue reading Jason Day WITB 2023 (August) – GolfWRX
‘If they don’t take him, it will be the worst call ever’
Will Justin Thomas prepare for the Ryder Cup while sipping fine Napa wine and dining at the French Laundry? Thomas and Max Homa, who seized one of the six automatic selections to the US team on Sunday, both announced early commitments to play in the Fortinet Championship in Napa, California, the kickoff event of the… Continue reading ‘If they don’t take him, it will be the worst call ever’
Official Awkwardly Updates Tyrrell Hatton In FedEx Cup Standings
Getty Images Golfer Tyrrell Hatton was involved in a cringy exchange with a PGA Tour official who tried to update him on his FedEx Cup standings. The awkward interaction immediately went viral, leading to a backlash from golf fans online. Hatton didn’t seem interested in hearing the update after a poor round on the course.… Continue reading Official Awkwardly Updates Tyrrell Hatton In FedEx Cup Standings