Bernhard Langer, 64, thanks to a 4-under 68 to get to 12-under 132 on Saturday in Naples, Florida, maintained a two-stroke lead in pursuit of a fourth Chubb Classic victory, a traditional stop on the PGA Champions Tour.
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Niemann sets 36-hole record to lead Genesis
Joaquin Niemann shot a second-straight 63 to shatter the 36-hole record at the Genesis Invitational, but all it got him was a two-shot lead going into the weekend.
Langer, 64, shoots age to take Chubb Classic lead
Three-time champion Bernhard Langer, 64, shot his age Friday to take the first-round lead in the Chubb Classic.
Can Phil Mickelson Return To The PGA Tour? Captain A Ryder Cup?
Greens may be long and narrow, wide and shallow, in fact of every shape; but the great thing to be noted is that they must adhere to three most important principles: First, their utility for the shot required, which includes orientation and visibility; second, their utility as to all drainage and other physical needs; third, their beauty taken as an individual unit, and also as they appear in the landscape. The man who can comply with these principles, and also diversify his greens, is a successful golf architect.
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Niemann shoots 63 at Riviera, take 3-shot lead
Joaquin Niemann shot an 8-under 63 to match the lowest score for the opening round at Riviera and build a three-shot lead at the Genesis Invitational on Friday.
Sorenstam files entry into U.S. Women's Open
Annika Sorenstam is set to tee it up at this year's U.S. Women's Open, an event she hasn't played in since 2008.
Mizuno M.Craft Omoi Putters
Mizuno refreshes their popular M.Craft line with the new Mizuno Omoi putters.The putters feature three color options and a new head-heavy design.Presale begins Feb. 17, in shops March 17.Suggested retail price is $349.99.
Mizuno has put a lot of thought into their new putter line. In fact, the word omoi means “thought” in Japanese. Not casual thought, though. The thoughts represented by omoi are deep thoughts or, one might even say, heavy thoughts. You’ll quickly see that Mizuno is thinking heavy thoughts when it comes to this new putter.
The Omoi line is an update of Mizuno’s well-received M.Craft putter line. The Omoi putters retain some of the cooler traits from the M.Craft line, like a blue ion finish option and multiple head shapes. At first glance, you might assume the head shapes are the same as the previous models but there is one main design difference. The name gives it away. Again, think “heavy thoughts.”
The key new design feature for the Mizuno Omoi putters is that some serious weight shifting has occurred since the last M.Craft incarnation.
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Fire devastates iconic Oakland Hills CC clubhouse
Oakland Hills Country Club, which has hosted golf's majors as well as a Ryder Cup, had its iconic clubhouse, built in 1922, devastated by a large fire Thursday. No injuries were reported.
Phil will deal with Saudis to pressure tour
Phil Mickelson is willing to deal with Saudi Arabia to put pressure on the PGA Tour, according to a new book.
Oakland Hills Clubhouse Appears To Be A Total Loss
As well as achieving the natural and artistic side of golf course construction, Riviera retains a fascination and serves as a supreme test for every golfer, placing it among an elite few. The golfer is confronted with eighteen separate problems which require that extremely rare balance of mental and physical, or skilled effort. BEN CRENSHAW
THE BEST STAND BAGS OF 2022
2022 Stand Bag Buyer’s Guide
Golfers who like to walk need a stand bag. A couple of reasons: weight and the fact it stands up on its own. You might sacrifice a little storage compared to a cart bag but who needs to pack the kitchen sink?
This year, we tested 38 different bags from 21 different OEMs, ensuring we provide the best possible advice for you. The stand bag category has expanded from the traditional slim design to hybrid and ultra-slim categories, making your buying decision even tougher.
That’s where we come in. We have identified which bag is best in each category to suit your personal preference.
Keep reading to find out what to look for when purchasing a new stand bag.
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The Best Stand Bags of 2022 – What to Look For
Storage
When it comes to storage, more is often better—provided it’s usable. Good storage design is often more about the layout of the pockets than the number. What good is a pocket if it’s difficult to access or is rendered useless because you put something in a different pocket?
Reminder: PGA Tour Live From Riviera To Include 10th Hole Featured Coverage
As well as achieving the natural and artistic side of golf course construction, Riviera retains a fascination and serves as a supreme test for every golfer, placing it among an elite few. The golfer is confronted with eighteen separate problems which require that extremely rare balance of mental and physical, or skilled effort. BEN CRENSHAW
Whoa: Drone Flies 100 M.P.H. To Capture A Rory Shot At Riviera
As well as achieving the natural and artistic side of golf course construction, Riviera retains a fascination and serves as a supreme test for every golfer, placing it among an elite few. The golfer is confronted with eighteen separate problems which require that extremely rare balance of mental and physical, or skilled effort. BEN CRENSHAW
Major(s) News And Notes February 17th, 2022
As well as achieving the natural and artistic side of golf course construction, Riviera retains a fascination and serves as a supreme test for every golfer, placing it among an elite few. The golfer is confronted with eighteen separate problems which require that extremely rare balance of mental and physical, or skilled effort. BEN CRENSHAW
Rory, Rahm unswayed by 'not-so-super league'
World No. 1 Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy said Wednesday they remain disinterested in the proposed Saudi-backed Super Golf League. Adam Scott, meanwhile, said he'd consider it, noting the shorter schedule is appealing to him.
100: Riviera First Tee Tribute To Charlie Sifford
When you watch this week’s Genesis Invitational you may notice first hole signage sporting “100”. It’s a TGR Foundation tribute to Charlie Sifford, the namesake for the annual sponsor’s invitation going this year to Aaron Beverly. Sifford would have turned 100 this June.
Tiger Woods explained the tribute in the pre-tournament press conference Wednesday.
TIGER WOODS: Well, Charlie was a person, he was a pioneer. I mean, he was the person that he broke down the Caucasian clause that was part of the Tour. I think that he should have been the first person to ever play in the Masters but unfortunately that didn't happen after his win here in the Los Angeles area at Rancho Park. Charlie was the grandfather I never had. He was -- to me, he was Grandpa Charlie. I would see him at Firestone every year. I was telling Aaron over here that I would get these yellow teletexts in my locker every time I had a chance to win a tournament and I'll summarize it by saying "go out and win." If you guys know Charlie, it wasn't exactly in those words but that was the summary of it. Grandpa Charlie was fantastic. It was great to have President Obama award him the Medal of Freedom before he passed.
You know, I named my son after Charlie, he meant that much to me and my family. My dad would never have been able to play the game of golf, he would have never taken it up if Charlie hadn't broken down the Caucasian clause. It's very important for us to honor what he has done, has meant to this great game of golf. To have Aaron here be a part of it, he'll talk here in a little bit, what he's doing, what he's going through, for him to be part here at Riviera.
I just asked him, what do you do on the first hole. He said, "I'll pipe it 200 right down there and hit it right on the green." Oh, yeah, that's what I used to think, too. I remember when I hit my first tee shot there, I hit my little 3-wood out there, I looked like the size of a 3-wood, but it was neat to be a part of that first tee shot.
Tiger irritated at pace of recovery: 'Still working'
Tiger Woods is frustrated at the pace of his recovery almost one year after his SUV wreck, saying he's 'still working' just on walking and that his golf activity has been "very limited." Said Woods: "I want to know [when I'll play again], but I don't."
Flash From The City: PGA Tour Considers Off-Season
Daniel Rapaport shares a few insights gleaned from the PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council meeting and stunner of all stunners, it appears the creative juices are warming. A possible fall team series was discussed—a light version of the PGL franchise concept—and in a stunning twist, an actual off season concept. Novel as it may seem.
A separate but potentially related topic of conversation during the meeting, however, focused on possible alterations to the fall portion of the PGA Tour schedule, which has been mentioned as a target for change in recent years. While nothing is finalized, a source told Golf Digest that the council discussed the idea of having a fall series that is not tied to the FedEx Cup or the Official World Golf Ranking and instead uses the fall to experiment with different tournament formats. Multiple team concepts were discussed, including a model similar to a college golf tournament that could feature six-man teams with a certain number of scores counting each day.
Something fresh and who knows, a potential Olympic golf format trial? Getting ahead of myself again.
There was also this nice visual:
Take your Brain to the First Tee!
You really need to take your BRAIN with you from the Practice Range to the First Tee. It’s easy to hone your swing for each type of club at the practice range. The lie is flat and your mind is calm and relaxed. Whether you know it or not, your anxiety and adrenaline are building at the 1st Tee (and every other tee). You need to manage your mental state and get on with your game.
In a recent blog, Hank Haney summarized his 1st Tee experience with Tiger Woods. As his trainer for a number of years, Hank was amazed to see Tiger’s absolute perfection at the range and then he would lose it on the First Tee. I was surprised to learn this but I do recall seeing Tiger in the rough off the first tee in many key tournaments. Fortunately for Tiger, he is a great scrambler and could get his game back on track.
Tiger has been one of the best golfers for years, so if he finds it difficult to make a perfect first tee drive, it means we all need a great solution to control our minds on the first hole. You need a consistent process to focus your mind on your swing and NOT on your success or failure.
Strategy to for Success on the First Tee
Humans can only think one thought at a time. So to eliminate external thoughts, you should SAY A PHRASE IN MY MIND using the rhythm of your back and forward swing. “FLATaaand Balance” are the KEY WORDS that I now use as swing reminders:
“FLAT” is my reminder to keep a straight leading arm and a flat wrist,
“aaand” gives me time to complete my hip and shoulder rotation while I cock my wrist for lag,
“Balance” The B in Balance starts my downswing to a balanced finish
