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DeChambeau outduels Westwood for Bay Hill win

Bryson DeChambeau holed a 40-foot birdie putt on the front nine and a 50-foot par putt early on the back nine, before closing with a nervy 5-foot par putt for a 1-under 71 and a 1-shot victory over Lee Westwood at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Ernst wins Drive On Championship by 5 strokes

Austin Ernst won the Drive On Championship at Golden Ocala on Sunday for her third LPGA Tour title.

P. Stewart's family selling late golfer's collection

Tracey Stewart, the widow of PGA Tour golfer Payne Stewart, is selling more than 200 items from her late husband's personal collection.

Koepka (knee) will sit out Players Championship

A strained right knee has forced Brooks Koepka to withdraw from next week's Players Championship.

Stricker hopes Tiger can be part of Ryder team

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker said he hopes Tiger Woods can be part of the September competition in some capacity.

DeChambeau nearly drives green on 555-yard 6th

Bryson DeChambeau said he "gave the fans what they wanted" when his drive on Bay Hill's 555-yard par-5 sixth hole cut across a huge lake and ended up 50 yards to the right of the green.

Westwood fires 65 to lead by 1 shot at Bay Hill

Lee Westwood, who turns 48 next month, posted his lowest score ever at Bay Hill on Saturday with a 7-under 65 that gave him a one-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau and Corey Conners in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Kupcho cuts Ernst's LPGA Tour lead to a stroke

Jennifer Kupcho made a 12-foot eagle putt on the final hole to cut Austin Ernst's lead to a stroke Saturday in the LPGA Tour's Drive On Championship.

PAYNTR X 001 F Golf Shoes

PAYNTR golf shoes?

Never heard of them? Neither had we until a few weeks ago. 

They are the brainchild of a former British professional cricketer and an American footwear expert who has worked with some of the most notable players in the game. The PAYNTR X 001F Golf Shoes pack a technological punch and bring a technology that could make these the “fastest” shoes in the sport. 

TRANSATLANTIC START

Even as an Englishman, I don’t really understand cricket. You wear a lot of white, you whack a red ball around a field, you stop for tea and sandwiches midway through the afternoon and you get to down a dozen pints after the game. It’s kind of like baseball without the hotdogs but it’s played over five days. Whatever. Cricket is where PAYNTR started.

David Paynter is a former professional cricketer who was frustrated by the dearth of quality footwear. He started modifying sneakers and adding spikes to existing footwear. Other players wanted him to modify their shoes. Eventually, he created his own shoes and launched PAYNTR in 2017. 





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Conners holds slim lead at Bay Hill as Rory lurks

Corey Conners surged into the lead with a 25-foot eagle putt on the par-5 16th hole for a 3-under 69 and a one-shot advantage at Bay Hill.

Kupcho, Ernst share lead in LPGA's Drive On

Jennifer Kupcho and Austin Ernst each shot their second straight 5-under 67 to share the second-round lead in the LPGA Tour's Drive On Championship.

Affidavit: Tiger found unconscious after crash

A man who walked to the crash site after hearing the accident told deputies that Tiger Woods would not respond to his questions and was unconscious, an affidavit says. Law enforcement has not previously disclosed that Woods had been unconscious.

First Look: Peter Millar Performance Apparel 2021

Peter Millar

In the world of upmarket golf apparel, Peter Millar is a household name. It counts PGA TOUR players such as Brandt Snedeker, Chez Reavie and Harris English – and dozens of others – among its cadre of brand ambassadors. But what separates a $100 golf polo from less expensive alternatives? It’s a reasonable question and one we tend to hear a fair bit – particularly when we venture into any conversation with equipment or apparel that reasonably qualifies as expensive.

A good bit of the answer is a preference, though there are some substantive stylistic and material differences to highlight. Now, whether those distinctions make any difference to you – is well, entirely up to you. Score one for consumer demand and free choice.

This brief overview focuses on several pieces in the 2021 line. However, its luxury performance sportswear division is a relatively recent add-on for the brand that started as primarily a semi-formal menswear company. But we’re not here to talk about blazers and cardigans. What’s clear is that Peter Millar’s golf apparel maintains continuity with its decidedly luxe approach to the apparel and accessories market.

Stylistically, I’d classify Peter Millar’s approach as bold but not loud. It’s clean and classic but with enough variation to stand out. Just enough. It’s a fine line when you want to be noticed but not exude obnoxiousness. It’s a bit of a tightrope act, which Peter Millar handles with admirable dexterity. If you’re looking for wild patterns, neon colorways and something to match your Aunt Elda’s curtains, Peter Millar ain’t it.

Included in its 2021 collection is a series of lightweight apparel, which Peter Millar believes gives golfers a more robust menu of choices for a variety of playing conditions.

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Chatting with America's Caddie: Josh Scobee on mulligans in football and golf

Scobee sees kicking and hitting golf shots similarly -- from the preparation to the focus.

Rory tied for Bay Hill lead; DeChambeau 1 back

Rory McIlroy ran off five straight birdies for a 6-under 66 that gave him a share of the lead with Corey Conners at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bryson DeChambeau is one shot back after a 67.

Korda, two others tied for lead at Drive On

Nelly Korda didn't miss a beat four days after her first LPGA Tour title on U.S. soil, outplaying her sister and the world's No. 1 player for a 5-under 67 to share the lead at the Drive On Championship.

Happy 100th! Sacramento City Men’s Championship

Happy 100th! Sacramento City Men’s Championship

March 4, 2021

By Marty James

 

The names of the winners on the Sacramento City Men’s Golf Championship trophy read like a “Who’s Who” in the game.

There is Bob E. Smith, Bob Eastwood, Mark Wiebe, Spencer Levin, Matt Bettencourt and Bob Niger. They each advanced in their careers, going from the amateur golf ranks, to playing on the big stage – the PGA Tour or PGA Tour Champions or both – as professionals.



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THE BEST WOMEN’S SPIKED SHOE 2021

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2021 WOMEN’S SPIKED SHOE BUYER’S GUIDE

Are you looking to upgrade your on-course shoe game? Perhaps you need stability. Maybe you crave comfort and style. Or maybe you’re ready to ditch your soggy shoes for some new waterproof technology. Whatever your preference or needs, our Best Women’s Spiked Shoes Buyer’s Guide takes a look at all the best options on the market and breaks them down for you.

Studies by multiple companies indicate getting the right size and style of golf shoe can help you gain swing speed. Consider FootJoy’s study and take note so you don’t miss out on that potential extra yardage.

If the kicks in our top three don’t suit you, our research will certainly help you determine your priorities and you can go from there.

WINNER – adidas Response Bounce 2

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When it comes to overall performance, the adidas Response Bounce 2 put on quite a display. This women’s spiked shoe was outstanding across multiple key metrics, making it the undisputed winner of the 2021 Most Wanted Women’s Spiked Shoe Test.






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5 Ways To Play More Golf In The Zone

Playing Golf In The Zone

Whenever I ask players to describe their mental state during their best rounds, they all say very similar things, such as:

Feeling confidentNot having expectations or worries about scoreA sense of freedomBeing in the present momentBeing alert and focused, with no distractionsNot thinking about or trying to control swing mechanics, instead having full trust in their skillsRelaxed and calm, yet highly focusedA sense of optimism and fulfillmentBeing emotionally balanced

The state of mind that these players are describing is synonymous with “the zone” or “Flow State”, which I’m sure you’ve experienced at least once. Ironically, it happens when you least expect it to.

But what usually follows this description is the question: “How can I feel like that more often?” Most of us just accept that this optimal state of mind for golf is something that only happens at random and we can’t do much about when it shows up.

Although we can’t “try” to get into the zone, we can train ourselves on and off the course so that golf in the zone can be accessed more readily and more frequently. In this article I’ll give you 5 simple ways to do it.

“Flow is when we act freely, for the sake of the action itself rather than ulterior motives, that we learn to become more than we were.” – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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Everything you need to know one month before the Masters

Tiger Woods won't be at the Masters, not after an awful car crash left him with significant leg injuries. But golf's first major is coming soon, back in its traditional spot in April filled with intriguing storylines.


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