Dustin Johnson shot his second straight 4-under 68 to move into a first-place tie with opening-round leader Carlos Ortiz, who's gone 67-69 for an 8-under total at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Oregon.
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Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter are among 16 LIV Golf players who have written to the DP World Tour asking it to rescind its fines and allow them to compete in next week's Scottish Open, according to a report.
All the great mass of golfing history and tradition—principally, perhaps, the latter—clusters lovingly within sight of the grey towers of the old University town; and, to most, the very name St Andrews calls to mind not a saint nor a city, nor a castle nor a University, but a beautiful stretch of green links with a little burn, which traps golf balls, and bunkers artfully planted to try the golfer’s soul. HORACE HUTCHINSON (1890)
Mexico's Carlos Ortiz carded a 5-under 67 to take a 1-shot lead after the opening round of the LIV event at Pumpkin Ridge. Dustin Johnson, Pat Perez and Brooks Koepka are in the top 10.
J.T. Poston, coming off a second-place tie last week in Connecticut, had an eagle and seven birdies in a bogey-free round of 62 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead in the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic.
PXG adds three new putters to their Battle Ready line.All three feature fully milled construction and multiple neck options.Available now at PXG.com with an MSRP of $325
PXG has unveiled some new putter ordinances just in time for the 4th of July weekend. Their already expansive Battle Ready putter line grew by three models today. First, we have the Dagger+, an updated version of a classic PXG putter design. The next two putters, the Hercules and the Raptor, are brand new mallet designs.
All of the new putters feature the expected PXG Battle Ready tech and the signature blacked-out aesthetics.
Let’s look at how these new putters fit into the Battle Ready battalion.
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Australia's Ryan Fox carded an 8-under-par 64 to claim a one-shot lead after the first round at the Irish Open on Thursday.
The new Vessel Lux Cart Bag Color Way has a seven-way or 14-way combo.It offers waterproof zippers and wipe-dry “tour-grade” synthetic leather.Three color-way options
NEW: Vessel Lux Cart Bag
If you pay attention, you will see Vessel golf bags on Tour every week. Now they are designing cart bags for the rest of us.
Vessel offers six stand bags, two cart bags and four staff-sized bags. But what made Vessel our No. 1 and No. 2 2022 Most Wanted Stand and Cart bag is the attention to detail.
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FREE FITTINGThe Lux Features
The Lux Cart Bag has a new color way that might grab your attention. It now comes in “coast” which is a nod to San Diego’s blue sky and ocean. The bag has the following features:
Magnetic, microfiber-lined pocket pod that fits over the cart strapTwo forward-facing zip pocketsTwo expandable water bottle sleeves with drainageLarge, cooler-lined pocket with drainage for increased beverage storagePremium waterproof zippers with water-repelling gussetsTwo antimicrobial-lined personal pockets for easy use on either side of a cartPadded single strapPadded back grab handleModern hook-and-loop umbrella holderDual-purpose towel ring/bottle openerMatching body material rain hoodRemovable ball pocket panel for personalizationNeoprene cart strap sleeveThese are just some of the features of the Lux Cart Bag but where Vessel golf bags shine above the rest is the small details. For example, their water bottle holders are at the front of the bag on either side of the ball pocket. But they’re hard to notice because they fold down to follow the smooth lines of the bag when not in use. When you want to use them, they expand fully to fit a 20-ounce water bottle.
United States Ryder Cup team captain Zach Johnson has warned American golfers on the LIV Golf International Series they may not be picked for next year's tournament.
2022 Golf Ball Retriever Buyer’s Guide
Do you have a ball retriever? For some golfers, owning a golf ball retriever is a must.
We understand there’s a stigma attached to the golf ball retriever but sometimes owning one can save you money.
According to Golf.com, more than 300 million golf balls are lost every year in the U.S. alone. You could safely double that number when you take into account how many balls are lost around the world. We don’t know how many of those are just left lying in plain sight in water hazards (Sorry. “Penalty areas.”) because they can’t be reached without a retriever.
So it’s safe to say owning one of the golf ball retrievers could save you money. Hell, you might even come out with a profit by the end of your round.
Whether you’re looking to buy a golf ball retriever today, seeking buying advice to get started or just want a closer look at what’s on the market, this guide will help you find the right ball retriever.
This is the origin of the game, golf in its purest form, and it’s still played that way on a course seemingly untouched by time. Every time I play here, it reminds me that this is still a game. ARNOLD PALMER on the Old Course
Survivors and families who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 terror attacks are planning to protest Saudi backed LIV golf series' first event on U.S. soil this week outside of Portland, Ore.
I’m a real fan of Rory McIlroy. His swing is perfection but like every golfer in the world his mind can wander, and his swing may look perfect but his ball does not comply. During the first round of the Travelers Championship, he shot a bogie-free 8 under par. During his second round he was on track for another great round with 1 bogie and 6 birdies when his mind lost his FOCUS.
On the 12th hole he made a wild tee shot which led to multiple poor shots and a quad-bogie. Yes, that’s 4 over par. That was followed by a par and then a double bogie. self destruction reminded me of his 10th hole duck hook drive a few years ago during the 2011 Masters. Even Rory must question why his mind starts to wander.
We can only imagine the soul searching that Rory must go through to first identify the cause of those shots and then to overcome his fears for all future rounds of golf. All golfers and especially Weekend Warriors (WW) make poor shots. How can we minimize these poor shots?
https://youtu.be/qtYoo4C9quQ?t=32
Click on this YouTube URL to see an amazing video of Rory McIlroy displaying the simplicity of his lag and release swing.
What Causes Poor Golf Shots
1/ Pros are faced with a continuous barrage of stupid comments from spectators and the roar of excitement when others make a great shot on adjacent holes. WW don’t have those problems.
2/ Pros are faced with perfectly manicured courses but the greens have Stimpmeter speeds that we rarely experience. Putting those greens is an artform that we rarely encounter.
3/ Weather, wind and ground moisture are problems that we all face.
4/ An injury will cause problems but when you are playing as well as Rory was playing, we can rule out any physical or exhaustion problems.
SOLUTION:
A. Learn to keep your focus on YOUR NEXT SHOT for direction and distance control.
1/ Recognize that your mind controls your focus.
2/ Every shot needs a target and a plan to reach that point.
3/ Rory has a caddie who can lay out the options and recommend the best approach. For WW’s, you have to rely on your past experience to set your plan and practice the swing for your shot.
4/ BLOCK OUT EXTERNAL THOUGHTS: You can’t think 2 thoughts at the same time if you mentally say words to control the motion and cadence of your swing.
[I mentally say the words: “Flat aaand 2” during my swing, to help me slow down my backswing. Saying “FLAT” reminds me to keep my leading arm straight and my leading wrist flat. Saying “aaand” gives me time to finish my backswing and add wrist lag. Saying “2” just starts my down swing to a balanced pose.]
The CJ Cup is on the move again in America, this year shifting across the country from Las Vegas to South Carolina.
As the LIV golf tour makes its debut in the United States, sportsbooks in various states have had different approaches to allowing betting action on events.
PRECISION PRO
Precision Pro has been one of the main rangefinder companies on the market thanks to its quality and price point. Their rangefinders range from $199 to $320 which is a hell of a deal compared to other companies. You will be looking at $600 for something that might not have the same capabilities as a Precision Pro R1.
Precision Pro has just announced the NEW NX10 rangefinder. It has some upgrades that might make you think about switching your rangefinder. And Precision Pro offers free batteries for life!
The main question: How does it compare to its brother, the NX9 Slope?
NEW NX10 – GET YOUR CUSTOMIZE ON
One of the main features of the New NX1o is its customizable capabilities.
The Precision Pro NX10 has interchangeable “skins” which is the plastic part that wraps around the rangefinder. The unit comes with a stock white color skin but if you want anything different that matches your personality, it can be ordered for a $10 up-charge. Those who want something more can upgrade to limited-edition sets for an extra $20. Some of the limited-edition designs include No Laying Up, The Fried Egg, Random Golf Club and more. These popular designs will be released throughout the year so keep your eye out for these beauties.
MyGolfSpy Ball Lab is where we quantify the quality and consistency of the golf balls on the market to help you find the best ball for your money. Today, we’re taking a look at the 2022 Wilson Triad. To learn more about our test process, how we define “bad” balls, check out our About MyGolfSpy Ball Lab page.
About the Wilson Triad
Like Wilson’s other premium offering (Staff Model), the three-piece Triad is manufactured by Foremost in Taiwan. As we’ve noted before, while our testing shows that Foremost is the quality leader among the Asian factories (at least among those we’ve tested balls from), it’s not always perfect. That said, both Wilson and Maxfli (owned by DICK’S Sporting Goods) have told us they have a higher quality standard than other Foremost offerings and, while that’s the kind of thing we hear a lot, the data suggests they might just be telling the truth.
Compression
On our gauge, the Wilson Triad has an average compression of 86. While Wilson has compared the Triad to the Chrome Soft, TOUR B RX line and the Q-STAR Tour, those balls are 10 to 20 points softer than the Wilson offering. In our estimation, it fits better alongside the Pro V1 and the long list of other balls that fall on the softer end of Tour-level compression. Within the entirety of our database, the Triad qualifies as firm.
I should just post that photo and end the post there.
But you have to soak some of the wisdom shared by PGA Tour defectors and genuinely-hard-to-care-one-iota-about individuals.
From Bob Harig’s account of this LIV Portland prick conference.
Asked if there was something the PGA Tour could have done to thwart the LIV Golf effort or improve, Reed said: “Listen to the players for once.’’
For once! Maybe he didn’t know about Justine’s direct line to the Global Home.
Brooks Koepka said ahead of his first LIV Golf tournament that he didn't agree to join the series until after he played in the U.S. Open, and that a simple change of opinion, coupled with more time to physically recover, led to the move.
