Cameron Young went crazy at TPC River Highlands Saturday, making seven birdies and two eagles on his way to a historic 59.
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Shaft designer and Aretera Co-Founder Alex Dee explains his newest shaft project and explains why in-person fitting is so important.
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How to watch the 2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Saturday, including full Women's PGA Saturday TV coverage and streaming info.
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How to watch the 2024 Travelers Championship on Saturday, including full Travelers TV coverage and streaming information for Round 3.
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Need some new sticks? For a limited time, TaylorMade purchases at Fairway Jockey can earn you a gift card worth up to $400! Here's how.
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With the summer rough extra thick and difficult to hit from, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel gives 10 ways to see more success.
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Lexi Thompson had been struggling when she announced her retirement from a full-time LPGA schedule. Then she rediscovered her golf game.
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Mastering sand play, or bunker shots, is a critical skill in golf. Several professional golfers are renowned for their exceptional ability to get out of bunkers and turn difficult situations into opportunities. Here are some of the best golfers known for their sand play:
1. Seve Ballesteros
- Era: 1970s to 1990s
- Achievements: 5-time major champion, including 3 Open Championships and 2 Masters.
- Sand Play Skill: Known for his incredible creativity and touch, Ballesteros was a wizard around the greens, particularly from the bunkers. His ability to get up and down from the sand was legendary.
2. Gary Player
- Era: 1950s to 1980s
- Achievements: 9-time major champion, including 3 Masters, 3 Open Championships, 2 PGA Championships, and 1 U.S. Open.
- Sand Play Skill: Often referred to as the best bunker player of all time, Player’s technique and confidence in the sand were unparalleled. He practiced extensively from bunkers, honing his skills to a fine art.
3. Phil Mickelson
- Era: 1990s to present
- Achievements: 6-time major champion, including 3 Masters, 2 PGA Championships, and 1 Open Championship.
- Sand Play Skill: Mickelson is renowned for his short game prowess, particularly his bunker play. His ability to control the ball and hit creative, high-spin shots from the sand has earned him numerous victories.
4. Tom Watson
- Era: 1970s to 2000s
- Achievements: 8-time major champion, including 5 Open Championships, 2 Masters, and 1 U.S. Open.
- Sand Play Skill: Watson’s bunker play was exceptional, highlighted by his clutch performance in major championships. His ability to get up and down from the sand helped him secure many of his major titles.
5. Tiger Woods
- Era: 1990s to present
- Achievements: 15-time major champion, including 5 Masters, 4 PGA Championships, 3 U.S. Opens, and 3 Open Championships.
- Sand Play Skill: Woods is known for his all-around game, and his bunker play is no exception. His focus, technique, and mental toughness allow him to escape from the sand with remarkable consistency.
6. Jack Nicklaus
- Era: 1960s to 1980s
- Achievements: 18-time major champion, including 6 Masters, 5 PGA Championships, 4 U.S. Opens, and 3 Open Championships.
- Sand Play Skill: While Nicklaus was known for his powerful driving and precise iron play, his ability to handle bunker shots was also a key component of his success. His meticulous approach and technique made him a formidable opponent in the sand.
7. Lee Trevino
- Era: 1960s to 1980s
- Achievements: 6-time major champion, including 2 U.S. Opens, 2 Open Championships, and 2 PGA Championships.
- Sand Play Skill: Trevino’s unique swing and feel for the game extended to his bunker play. He was particularly skilled at hitting creative, effective shots from the sand.
8. Greg Norman
- Era: 1970s to 2000s
- Achievements: 2-time major champion, including 2 Open Championships.
- Sand Play Skill: Known for his aggressive style and exceptional ball striking, Norman also excelled in the bunkers. His confidence and technique in the sand contributed to his success on the course.
9. Ernie Els
- Era: 1990s to present
- Achievements: 4-time major champion, including 2 U.S. Opens and 2 Open Championships.
- Sand Play Skill: Els, known as "The Big Easy" for his smooth swing, is also highly regarded for his calm and effective bunker play. His ability to handle pressure situations from the sand has been crucial in his career.
10. Jordan Spieth
- Era: 2010s to present
- Achievements: 3-time major champion, including 1 Masters, 1 U.S. Open, and 1 Open Championship.
- Sand Play Skill: Spieth’s short game, including his bunker play, is one of the strongest parts of his game. His ability to save par from difficult lies in the sand has been a hallmark of his success.
These golfers have set themselves apart with their ability to handle bunker shots under pressure, demonstrating technique, creativity, and consistency. Their skills in the sand have not only helped them win tournaments but also inspired many aspiring golfers to improve their own bunker play.
There‘s a lot of cool gear in the golf world that doesn’t always fit into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.
What We Tried
Your Reviewer
Phillip Bishop – Most Wanted Testing overlord, video game addict and occasional butter-cut hitter.
We Tried It: ButterBlade
Everyone wants to hit the golf ball farther. That is an absolute truth. Speed arguably restricts just how far a golfer can hit the ball. Have you seen the speed some golfers are generating? It is absurdly impressive.
RYP Golf has made a name for itself with speed at the forefront. RYPSTICK is their prize creation, which has gained considerable traction and has become a tool golfers use to gain speed. However, RYP Golf is taking a new approach and offering an alternative to speed – precision.
The golf world is still talking about the epic finish we saw at the U.S. Open.
While Rory McIlroy made three untimely bogeys over his last four holes—including two short misses to save par—Bryson DeChambeau won the tournament with a ridiculous sandy on the 72nd hole.
After going well left off the tee, DeChambeau punched out into the front bunker. He had 55 yards remaining to the hole, an awkward distance. He pulled it off, hitting it to inside of four feet. He even left himself with an uphill putt that was pretty straightforward.
On his LIV profile, DeChambeau lists a “60-yard bunker shot” as the shot that gives him the most difficulty. It wasn’t exactly a favorable position when he needed par to win his second major title.
But just how clutch was the shot? It is certainly among the most timely major championship shots ever but would it be No. 1 on the list?
When Francis Scott Key penned the words;
And the rockets’ red glare
The bombs bursting in air
Gave proof through the night
That our flag was still there
He couldn’t have known the impact it would have on commercial goods. Nearly 200 years later, the Star Spangled Banner is used as inspiration for special celebratory patriotic-themed gear, including this sweet new “Stars and Stripes” collection from TaylorMade.
The red, white and blue collection of goods includes things like custom headcovers, golf bags and a few themed golf balls.
I’m a fan of the Frozen Fireworks headcovers which play on the Stars and Stripes theme with a frozen twist. The best piece, though, is the Tour Response Stripe golf ball. Almost too pretty to hit!
Your greenside game can make or break your scores. Try as you might, chances are you aren’t going to hit all your greens in regulation. The ability to get up and down is often essential to keeping a good round going. Sadly, if there’s an area of the game where the yips are the most prevalent, it’s probably chipping. If Tiger once had the yips, it could truly happen to anyone. Enter the Arias Golf TB-30 Chipper.
The Testing Opportunity
Founded in 2015 by JR Robert, the defining feature of Arias Golf Canada clubs is zero offset (and sometimes even some onset). Offset is the distance between the leading edge of the club face and the hosel and Arias isn’t shy in saying “offset is a useless, annoying feature that should never be there.” In the case of the TB-30 Chipper, the unique no-offset build offers to enhance alignment and shot-making around the green. It could be the answer to those golfers struggling with chunking chips and tight lies around the greens. Arias says “the TB-30 is a must-have if you struggle to get up and down around the green with conventional wedges or prefer using your putter from the back of the fringe.”
From the Testers: First Impressions
We selected three testers for the opportunity to test, review and keep the Arias Golf Canada TB-30 Chipper, zero offset and all. Right away, each tester noticed the chipper was decidedly different from a typical golf club. For instance, tester Bulldog wrote, “Upon handling the club, there were a few surprises. It has a low profile head. It’s definitely a smaller looking head than any club I’ve used, but the shape is pleasing to my eye. The second surprise is the weight. With a head weight of 324 grams, this chipper comes in close to putter weight territory. The third surprise is the lie angle which is at 70 degrees. My current putter is 69 degrees. There’s definitely a putter setup feeling over the ball.”
From the Testers: On Course Performance
The rest of the testers agreed with GolfSpy SAM when they got the TB-30 on the course. Tester BigMacQue admitted to taking a bit of time to get used to the club but eventually began seeing great results, stating, “Once I mastered the club in play it was very effective…90% of the time, I could put the ball where I wanted it. I hit this club from distances out to about 65 yards, I hit it over bunkers, I hit it out of rough, and even hit it off the cart path.”
Bulldog also observed the chipper was “…easy to aim at the target. It can produce really satisfying results under the right circumstances.”
Lexi Thompson made six birdies on her way to a 4-under 68 and a one-shot lead over Nelly Korda and Patty Tavatanakit after the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Thursday.
Tom Kim shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday in the first round of the Travelers Championship, good for a 2-stroke lead, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler loomed 3 shots back.
Byeong Hun An withdrew from the Travelers Championship during the first round on Thursday due to illness.
The game is thriving on pint-sized layouts, and now more of them are eligible to be brought in by the World Handicap System.
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Rory McIlroy missed two putts on the closing stretch to lose the U.S. Open, but Padraig Harrington says it wasn't so simple.
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I took a lesson with GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero, who found one little fix that was actually a big fix — better contact, instantly.
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Charlie Woods, the teenage son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur on Wednesday.
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Complete 2024 Travelers Championship tee times for Friday's second round, featuring Tony Finau, Patrick Cantlay and more.
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