South African golfer Thriston Lawrence won the Joburg Open on Saturday after the third round was abandoned because of bad weather, meaning the result was called after 36 holes of the inaugural event on the DP World Tour.

Brooks Koepka had four birdies in his match against Bryson DeChambeau on Friday en route to an easy 4-and-3 victory in a 12-hole match in Las Vegas.

Finally, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau are taking their rivalry out on the course. We have you covered the entire way -- from the play to the commentary to the trash talk.

Thriston Lawrence claimed a four-shot lead at the Joburg Open on Friday as imminent travel restrictions caused a turbulent second round.

The Best Black Friday Golf Deals 2021

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A batch of British and Irish golfers withdrew from the Joburg Open before Friday's second round after the U.K. government announced it was banning flights from South Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19 variant.

South African sport faced a shutdown on Friday due to the detection of a new coronavirus variant, with British rugby teams scrambling to leave before travel restrictions are imposed, and the first event of golf's new-look DP World Tour under threat.

Two-time major winner Martin Kaymer is taking three months off for the birth of his first child, he told a German golf magazine Thursday.

South Africa's Thriston Lawrence and Spain's Angel Hidalgo had a share of the lead at 6 under par in the first round of the DP World Tour's Joburg Open.

It’s that time of year again. Hopefully your home is already starting to smell of mom or grandma’s famous turkey and stuffing…and hopefully dad hasn’t gotten in too much trouble for drive-by turkey tastings before the table is set. If you’re frying your bird, Godspeed. Whatever your family’s tradition, we know that every Thanksgiving table has its staple trimmings.

At MyGolfSpy our table looks a little different. Enjoy an inside look at who’s invited to our feast and who’s being served as dessert.

The Main Attraction

Turkey – The center of attention. And deservedly so. It’s the staple product and consumers are attracted to both its light (remember R11?) and dark (mostly everything else) meat…or drivers. You can’t have Thanksgiving…or a metalwood revolution without it – TaylorMade

The Primary Starch

Mashed potatoes – At first glance, they might not look like much. But, you should never judge a book, potato or golf club by its cover. The monochromatic simplistic exterior obfuscates the dense, buttery, fluffiness of the interior that holds the entire meal together. Substance first, style a close second – PING

Every shot in golf is important but if you can’t hit your greens in regulation, you better be a good chipper. Golf Magazine feels that chipping is the quickest way to lower your scores. You don’t need strength to make this shot so anyone can become an excellent chipper. That’s the primary reason why so many aging golfers can often beat those younger long ball hitters. A skilled chipper can hit it close for a one-putt green. Young or old, we can all learn to be great chippers if we just spend more time honing our skill with a number of different lofted clubs.

A chip shot is a short-game stroke where the ball rolls more than it carries in the air. The stroke is directly related to putting, and actually looks a lot like a putting stroke when executed properly. Because the chipping stroke is short, it’s also very simple to execute.

The proper setup for chipping will lead to consistent contact and also make distance control simple. Because a chipping stroke is a weaker motion than a full golf swing, you only need to adjust your setup to allow for a shorter backswing and follow through up your target line.

Chipping Setup
• Slide your hands down to the bottom of grip (forcing you to bend more at your waist).
• Your stance should be 6 inches apart at your heels to limit the power in your swing.
• Your weight and sternum should be forward relative to the golf ball throughout the entire stroke. Drop your leading shoulder and allow the shaft of your club to lean slightly forward. This position helps you finish your swing up your target line without releasing your wrists.
• The loft of the club will do all of the lifting so you need to choose a lofted club that will allow your ball to clear the rough or the fringe and roll out to the hole.

Why should I get fitted for a golf ball?

It’s a fair question and one most golfers likely don’t spend enough time pondering. The myriad answers start to get at what is a very simple and, at times, nuanced situation.

The most basic and applicable thinking is that the ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every shot.

More detailed fittings might involve specific-use cases, such as 7-iron peak height, player-preferred spin around the greens, long-iron descent angle … Those sorts of situations.

Moreover, the decision point between two balls with relatively equal performance is highly individualized and often has less to do with driver distance.

It hasn't been a good run for Brooks Koepka. At times his body has been out of sorts. At times his swing has been out of sorts. Can a 12-hole match with his rival be just what he needs?

Well, 2021 has been far from boring for Bryson DeChambeau. He's had some good moments and some not-so-good moments. We look back at the best and worst.

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