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Ko overtakes Korda to win LPGA player of year

Jin Young Ko delivered a performance that was close to perfect Sunday to win the CME Group Tour Championship and overtake Nelly Korda for LPGA player of the year.

Gooch caps big fall, takes RSM for 1st tour win

Talor Gooch tied the RSM Classic record of 22-under 260 set by Kevin Kisner in 2014. He became the seventh player in the 12-year history of the event to make the RSM Classic his first victory.

Tiger: "Making progress"

Old-time golfers insist that there is nothing more satisfying in the game of golf than the crisp snap of a hickory-shafted club breaking sharply across the player’s knee. HENRY BEARD

/ Geoff Shackelford

A welcome Sunday morning sight from Tiger Woods, recovering from injuries sustained in a February car accident:


'Making progress:' Video shows Tiger hitting balls

Tiger Woods posted video of himself hitting balls for the first time since his February car accident that caused several injuries to his right leg and foot.

Morikawa first American to finish No. 1 in Europe

Collin Morikawa won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on Sunday to become the first American to finish at No. 1 in Europe.

Gooch, seeking 1st Tour win, leads RSM Classic

Talor Gooch hit only six fairways Saturday at the RSM Classic and still managed a 3-under 67, stretching his lead to three shots going into the final round.

Korda rallies, joins four-way tie at LPGA final stop

Nelly Korda finished strong Saturday at the CME Group Tour Championship, and is part of a four-way tie for the lead going into the final round of the season, with nothing less than $1.5 million and LPGA player of the year on the line.

Rankin Winding Down Her 2022 Schedule, Golf Channel Producer Hutter Stepping Down

Old-time golfers insist that there is nothing more satisfying in the game of golf than the crisp snap of a hickory-shafted club breaking sharply across the player’s knee. HENRY BEARD

/ Geoff Shackelford

The LPGA will see two huge changes to their broadcast presentation in 2022, with Judy Rankin confirming plans to only do four events in 2022 before retiring. If there were a broadcast wing to the World Golf Hall of Fame she’d re-enter the Hall for her incredible tenure at ABC/ESPN/Golf Channel. While she’s often lauded for breaking gender barriers, golf fans just know her as a steady, smart and reliable broadcasting presence. She’s been ABC/ESPN’s lead on-course reporter and easily transitioned to lead analyst duties when needed, the primary role Rankin played covering the LPGA in recent years.

GolfDigest.com’s Kent Paisley on Rankin confirming the news while accepting the Commissioner’s Award at the Rolex Awards.

"I'm coming to the end of my time," said Rankin, who turns 77 next February. "I'm not going to do a Brett Favre and retire about four times. I am seriously slowing down. I don't know how much their will be after this, at some point I will see you next year."

Rankin received tributes from many of her broadcasting and golf colleagues prior to speaking.


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LPGA Up To 34 Events, $90 Million In Prize Money And Plenty Of Time In SoCal

Old-time golfers insist that there is nothing more satisfying in the game of golf than the crisp snap of a hickory-shafted club breaking sharply across the player’s knee. HENRY BEARD

/ Geoff Shackelford

Doug Ferguson reports on the 2021 LPGA schedule featuring $90 million and surrounding the final playing of the Dinah in Rancho Mirage, four tournaments in greater southern California.

South Korean television network JTBC has become the title sponsor of three tournaments, all of them in California. It takes over for Kia at the March 24-27 tournament at Aviara north of San Diego, and then has back-to-back tournaments in late April in Los Angeles at Palos Verdes Estates and Wilshire Country Club.

The other SoCal stop will be at Saticoy CC in October. The MediHeal moves from Lake Merced to Ventura County for an October 6-9 playing.


McIlroy claims Dubai lead in wild finish

Rory McIlroy was on the rocks late in his third round at the DP World Tour Championship but managed to claim a one-shot lead.

Infinitum – Discover Europe’s Best Golf Venue In 2022

Infinitum, located on Spain’s Costa Dorada coastline, 100km south of Barcelona, is Europe’s newest lifestyle resort with championship golf facilities, modern gastronomy, bespoke cultural activities, and a contemporary beach club featuring state-of-the-art facilities, a tapas bar and one of the region’s best restaurants.

The Resort is home to three golf courses – Hills, Lakes, Ruins – each with their own distinct design and layout, with the latter two designed by Former World No.1 Greg Norman. Named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ for three consecutive years, its award-winning facilities play host to the European Tour’s Final Qualifying Stage, delivering championship conditions across its rolling fairways and undulating greens. Its championship golf course, Hills, has recently been ranked inside Golf World’s ‘Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe’ for the first time, elevating its position as one of the most exciting courses in Spain.

The golf courses are complemented by two state-of-the-art clubhouses, designed to make the most of the region’s breath-taking views, modern practice facilities, a fully equipped pro shop, and a bespoke fitness centre.

Located 10 minutes from Tarragona, Infinitum offers direct access to the beach with panoramic sea views. Explore a range of endless experiences, discovering centuries of protected landscapes, cultural destinations, and historic landmarks. As the gateway to Barcelona, Infinitum opens the imagination for all, whether its discovering the region’s famous vineyards, oyster-tasting amongst the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean or riding a hot-air balloon across the Ebro Delta.

Infinitum Beach Club presents a peaceful escape, 100 feet above the sea, perched amongst spectacular pines. One of the finest beach experiences in Europe, a relaxing setting awaits including infinity pools and Flamma, the signature restaurant at Infinitum, connecting the sounds of the sea with unique flavours from local fresh produce.  The modern gastronomy offering continues with Gusto, the home to Mediterranean tapas, a more casual alternative; The Lakehouse, an ideal setting to sample healthy and traditional dishes overlooking the golf courses from a panoramic terrace, and Terra, a brand-new gourmet shop, exhibiting a selection of local, high-quality products.




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Gooch handles wind, leads RSM Classic by 1 shot

Talor Gooch of Oklahoma had no problem with 25 mph wind that swept over Sea Island. He made a 65-foot eagle putt on his way to a 65 on Friday to build a one-shot lead in the RSM Classic.

Boutier gets hot, opens up 4-shot lead at Tiburon

Celine Boutier made seven birdies over the last 10 holes and finished with a 65 on Friday to open up at four-shot lead at the CME Group Tour Championship.

LPGA releases '22 schedule, $90M in prize money

The LPGA released a 2022 schedule on Friday that features 34 tournaments -- including five in Southern California -- with record prize money that is approaching $90 million.

Morikawa, McIlroy supply late drama in Dubai

A sloppy finish cost Rory McIlroy the chance of a second straight day in the outright lead at the DP World Tour Championship.

FIRST LOOK: Full Swing KIT Personal Launch Monitor

Full Swing has come out with a personal launch monitor.The Full Swing KIT is a subscription model but has a one-time fee option.The price for the unit is $3,999.

Full Swing might not be as well known as Foresight or Trackman but the company has an established history in the simulator business, specializing in premium in-home installations and outfitting indoor golf facilities. Along the way, it picked up Tiger Woods as a brand ambassador. The infamous comeback teaser posted to Tiger’s social channels featured him hitting a ball on his Full Swing simulator.

Like others that have previously worked exclusively in the enterprise space, Full Swing has turned its attention to average golfers. With the Full Swing KIT, the company is entering the increasingly crowded personal launch monitor space.

Why should that interest you?

According to Full Swing, accuracy and an almost unlimited number of customizable features.

The Technical Details

Let’s get the technical bits out of the way.

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Munoz has career-best 60 to lead RSM Classic

Sebastian Munoz leads the RSM Classic by 1 shot after a career-best 10-under 60 on Thursday.

Lee6 takes lead at Tiburon as Korda starts strong

Jeongeun Lee6 took a one-shot lead over four players after the first round of the CME Group Tour Championship on Thursday, with LPGA Tour player of the year leader Nelly Korda two shots back.

Fried Egg Podcast: Talking George Thomas

It is today an accepted principle of golfing architecture that the tiger should be teased and trapped and tested, while the rabbit should be left out to peace, since he can make his own hell for himself.
BERNARD DARWIN

/ Geoff Shackelford

As part of his series on the great golf architects, Andy Johnson had me on the Fried Egg podcast to discuss George Thomas, aka The Captain who I wrote a biography of in (gulp) 1996! Hope you enjoy.

The Apple podcast link.

The Google podcast link.


Bettinardi 2022 Putter Lines

The new BB line features four familiar Bettinardi designs.The previously “hexperimental” Inovai 8.0 will be offered at retail shops.The Inovai 6.0 makes a surprise return with a new profile and Roll Control Face Milling.

Staying true to their two-year release cycle, Bettinardi Golf has unveiled their 2022 BB and Inovai putters. OK, so maybe there was also a new Inovai last year but the last batch of BB putters for sure came out in 2020.

Consumers will find the BB putter line evokes feelings of both met expectations and surprise. You’ll find the things you expect to find in a Bettinardi BB putter but you’ll also find some unexpected alterations. That’s not too shabby for a batch of just four putters.

I was able to ask Sam Bettinardi a few questions about the new lines and the status of Bettinardi Golf. Although I was asking him about 2022, the following query best sets the stage for Bettinardi at the end of 2021 as well.

Do you see 2022 being a breakout year for Bettinardi Golf?

“We have broken out in 2021! Our products are now sold in over 45 countries around the world, in all major big box stores in America, specialty club fitters and over 60 of the top 100 golf courses in the U.S. We are going to keep the pedal down with making the best product in the world, all produced in our own shop just outside of Chicago. I am so proud of what our team has accomplished the last few years and where we are headed.”

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