Ahead of his 2025 PGA Tour debut, Rory McIlroy discussed a few big things left on his career agenda, and two of them might surprise you.
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Genesis Invitational host Tiger Woods said he felt it important to keep the Los Angeles-based event in Southern California at Torrey Pines as the area recovers from a series of deadly wildfires.
So far this season pro golf's headlines have focused on injuries, on issues, on alternate leagues. This week? That could change.
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Full Thursday tee times for the first round of the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and more.
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Golf's recent obsession with TV ratings has everybody talking, but Rory McIlroy indicated one simple solution to the problem.
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Scottie Scheffler said until four days ago, it was unclear whether he would be ready to play this week at Pebble Beach, but he opted to remain in the field after a hard week of practice.
Rory McIlroy heard about Scottie Scheffler’s hand injury — and he had one joke, which he told ahead of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
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Scottie Scheffler reveals the keys to his elite iron play that led him to seven PGA Tour victories in 2024.
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Rory McIlroy said Tuesday he understands how the golf consumer might be fatigued with all the different forms of the game that now exist and even suggested lessening the number of events on the PGA Tour could help.
Despite incurring a shot clock violation on Monday night, Tiger Woods and his team outlasted Rory McIlroy and his club in the TGL match inside a 1,500-seat indoor arena in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Golf is a sport rich in history, tradition, and unique trivia. Here are some fun golf facts that showcase the charm and quirky side of the game:
1. Oldest Golf Course
- St. Andrews Links in Scotland is considered the "Home of Golf" and is the oldest golf course in the world, dating back to the 15th century. The Old Course, still in use today, has been a part of golf’s history for over 600 years.
2. The First Golf Ball
- The first golf balls were made from wood, but in the 17th century, the introduction of "featherie" balls, made from leather and stuffed with feathers, revolutionized the game. These feather-filled balls were hand-sewn and could cost more than a golfer’s entire set of clubs!
3. Golf Has an Ancient History
- While modern golf began in Scotland, an early form of the game was played in ancient Rome and China. The game of “paganica,” played in ancient Rome, involved hitting a ball with a bent stick.
4. Longest Golf Drive
- The longest golf drive ever recorded was an astonishing 510 yards (1,530 feet) by Mike Austin during a competition in 1974. Austin was known for his incredible power off the tee and his unique swing technique.
5. Golf’s Smallest Hole
- The smallest hole on a golf course is typically around 4.25 inches in diameter. This measurement is standardized by the United States Golf Association (USGA), and a hole smaller than this would be considered illegal.
6. Golf’s First Female Member
- Mildred "Babe" Zaharias, an American athlete, became one of the first women to play in a professional men's golf tournament and won several major titles, including the U.S. Women's Open and the LPGA Championship.
7. The Masters and the Green Jacket
- The Green Jacket awarded to the winner of The Masters Tournament is iconic. It’s the only major golf championship where the winner receives a piece of clothing, and the jacket is not taken home—winners are required to return it to the club the next year.
8. Largest Golf Tournament
- The PGA Tour hosts many prestigious tournaments, but the largest golf event by attendance is the Waste Management Phoenix Open. It regularly attracts over 700,000 spectators throughout the week, especially at the famous 16th hole, which is surrounded by stadium-style seating.
9. The Golf Ball’s Dimples
- A golf ball typically has between 300-500 dimples. These dimples help to reduce air resistance and create lift, allowing the ball to fly farther and more accurately. It’s a small but crucial design feature that enhances performance.
10. Tiger Woods’ Career Earnings
- As of 2021, Tiger Woods has earned over $1.5 billion in career earnings, including tournament winnings and endorsements, making him one of the highest-paid athletes of all time.
11. The First Golf Cart
- Golf carts were first introduced in the early 1950s, but they were originally electric-powered and marketed as a way to assist disabled golfers or those who had difficulty walking the course. Today, they are a staple on many golf courses.
12. The Longest Hole
- The longest hole on a regulation golf course is the 7th hole at the Satsuki Golf Club in Japan. It measures a staggering 964 yards! It’s a par 7 hole, which is exceedingly rare in the world of golf.
13. The First Hole-in-One
- The first recorded hole-in-one was achieved in 1858 by Tom Morris, a Scottish golfer who accomplished the feat on the 7th hole at the Old Course in St. Andrews.
14. Golf and the Moon
- Alan Shepard, one of the astronauts on the Apollo 14 mission, famously hit two golf balls on the moon in 1971. He used a modified 6-iron club to hit the balls, making golf the first sport played in outer space.
15. The Importance of 18 Holes
- A traditional round of golf consists of 18 holes, a standard that was established at the Old Course in St. Andrews in 1764. Before then, courses could have as few as 9 holes. The 18-hole standard was later adopted by golf courses worldwide.
16. Golf’s Only Hole-in-One Car Prize
- In 2001, a hole-in-one at a golf tournament in California earned the player a brand-new car, making it one of the only tournaments where hitting a hole-in-one directly resulted in such a grand prize.
17. Golf’s Age Requirement
- The youngest golfer to play in a PGA Tour event was Golf prodigy, Jim Nantz who, at age 14, became the youngest golfer to compete in a tournament.
Golf is filled with rich history, quirky trivia, and fascinating facts that add to the charm and allure of the sport. Whether you're an avid player or just an enthusiastic fan, there's always something new to learn about this iconic game!
Scottie Scheffler tops the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am odds as the betting favorite in his return to the PGA Tour.
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Golf-on-TV has become so mind-numbingly slow as to be completely out of step with the culture at large. It's high time for change.
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How to watch the Tiger Woods vs. Rory McIlroy TGL match on Monday, January 27, including full TGL TV coverage, streaming details and more.
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From their early playing and coaching days to a long career in broadcasting, Peter Kostis and Gary McCord have always been entrenched in golf.
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Tour Tempo's John Novosel Jr. explains a couple of simple drills you can do at home to gain speed and power in your swing.
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A proper recovery is key to a long, healthy golf season. Use these tools to reduce fatigue, prevent injury and even improve your performance.
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We did a deep dive into all the details of the new PING G440 drivers. If you’re pressed for time and just want a quick recap of what you should know before you buy (or try) the PING G440, here are the most important facts.
The models and who they are for
There are three PING G440 models, and an alternative High Launch (HL) build available in two of the models. They include the G440 LST, G440 MAX, G440 SFT. The PING G430 MAX 10K remains in the lineup as PING’s highest MOI forgiveness driver.
G440 LST (Low Spin Tech): 450cc pear-shaped head (slightly more compact than the G430 LST), designed for lower spin. Available lofts: nine and 10.5 degreesG440 MAX: A “middle-of-the-bell-curve” driver, slightly more compact than before. Balances forgiveness and speed. Available lofts: nine, 10.5 and 12 degreesG440 SFT (Straight Flight Tech): A slice-correction driver, now also offered in a nine-degree option (along with 10.5). It features a larger address profile than the MAX but is not as large as the MAX 10K.G440 HL (High Launch): A lightweight build option, available in the SFT or MAX model for golfers with slower swing speeds. It is designed with a lighter head, shaft and grip to improve launch and distance.Weight-saving technologies
PING had incorporated some of the Carbonfly Wrap Crown into G430 drivers but all drivers in the G440 lineup have this weight-saving technology.
In addition, you’ll find that the middle portion of the internal hosel support system has been removed. This saved another four grams and helped with faster ball speed.
The thinner face saved another few grams. PING saw a need for speed and made some adjustments to make it happen.
