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Ewen Ferguson captured the second title of his rookie season on the European tour by winning the ISPS Handa World Invitational.

Maja Stark closed with a 10-under 63 to win the ISPS Handa Invitational for her third victory this year on the Ladies European Tour. Stark also gained access to join the LPGA with the win.

Miguel Angel Jimenez shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday for a share of the Boeing Classic lead with Billy Andrade.

Cameron Smith, eyeing the No. 1 ranking, is 2 shots behind J.J. Spaun for the lead in the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Saki Baba of Japan will face Monet Chun of Canada in the U.S. Women's Amateur final.

Ewen Ferguson of Scotland extended his lead to three strokes by shooting 2-under 68 in the third round of the ISPS Handa World Invitational on Saturday.

K.J. Choi closed birdie-eagle-birdie for a 5-under 67 and a share of the first-round lead in PGA Tour Champions' Boeing Classic.

J.J. Spaun made a late birdie for a 3-under 67 to take a one-shot lead Friday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening event in the PGA Tour postseason that no longer has three of its biggest stars for the weekend at the TPC Southwind.

Rory Sabbatini will move from No. 31 on the PGA Tour career money list to No. 22 after LIV Golf suspensions and resignations take effect, meaning he can use an exemption and have a full PGA Tour card for next season.

Ewen Ferguson followed up his big opening round with an even-par 70 to stay in the lead at the ISPS Handa World Invitational, while Amanda Doherty kept her lead in the women's tournament.

The PuttOUT Studio Packages

We have all heard about PuttOUT and how addicting their putting ramp is. If I’m honest, I don’t like the endless hours of practice but there’s something to PuttOUT’s ramp. It’s the battle between me, myself and I. And I can’t be beaten by some little ramp.

Now, PuttOUT has many different training aids that fit in well with their ramp like their Travel, Pro and Tour Studio packages. Each helps you get dialed in while at home—or when visiting the in-laws and you need a little “me time.”

Whatever preference, the PuttOUT Studio Packages offer options so no matter where you are, you can still get that putting practice in.

Good: Travel

Slim Putting Mat – You like to take your practice with you, right? Then the PuttOUT Slim Pro Putting Mat is just one foot wide by eight foot long. Perfect for smaller spaces.Premium Trainer – The key to great putting is practice and with PuttOUT you really can take that practice anywhere. The parabolic shaped ramp returns any made putt with the distance it would have gone past the hole if missed. Only putts of absolute perfection will hold in the micro-target.Compact Mirror – Whether you’re looking for a quick check-up before your round or a dedicated day of practice, the PuttOUT Compact Mirror helps you get the best from your stroke. Covering the essentials of eye alignment and putter face position, the Mirror is built to last. Its shatterproof scratch-proof upper is encased in a mid-tack rubber surround. It also comes with spikes on the bottom to hold it in place on any putting surface.

Better – Pro

Large Putting Mat – Measuring a total of 12 foot long and 3 foot wide, this really is the putting mat for those wanting to grind. The mat comes with multiple features which include five independent target and alignment graphics. It also includes large markings to help your putting in the comfort of your home.2 x Premium Trainers – The key to great putting is practice and with the PuttOUT Pressure Putt Trainer you really can take that practice anywhere. The parabolic-shaped ramp returns any made putt with the distance it would have gone past the hole if missed. Only perfect putts will hold in the micro-target.Putting Mirror & Gate Set – In a compact three-layer design, the PuttOUT Putting Mirror comprises an anti-scratch coating, a solid steel inner plate to prevent warping and breakage and a spiked-base rubber surround.

Best – Tour

Large Putting Mat – Measuring 12 foot long and three foot wide, this really is the putting mat for those wanting to grind, complete with alignment graphics and five independent targets.Premium Trainer – The parabolic-shaped ramp returns any made putt with the distance it would have gone past the hole if missed.Platinum Trainer – The Platinum Trainer is made out of alloy with copper details which provides that premium look and feel.Putting Mirror & Gate Set – In a compact three-layer design, the PuttOUT Putting Mirror comprises an anti-scratch coating, a solid steel inner plate to prevent warping and breakage and a spiked-base rubber surround, holding the mirror in place.Putting Plane Alignment Stick Set – The Putting Plane comes with an alignment stick set and allows you to adjust to your personal preference to fit your stroke.

Pricing and Availability

The Travel package retails for $128.99 while the Pro Studio Package retails for $299.99. The Tour package retails for $448.99 but you get the whole works.

Let me know if you have tried PuttOUT!

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Si Woo Kim and J.J. Spaun both shot an 8-under 62 and are tied for the lead at FedEx St. Jude Championship after one round.

Ewen Ferguson set the course record at Galgorm Castle Golf Club with a 9-under 61 to open a four-shot lead after the first round of the ISPS Handa World Invitational on Thursday.

Rickie Fowler carded a 5-under 65 in the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on Thursday, his first competitive round since replacing long-time caddie Joe Skovron with Ben Schomin.

The judge who ruled against three LIV golfers' attempt at an injunction to play in the FedEx Cup playoffs said they didn't show the PGA Tour harmed them.

Q2 Financial Reports: Callaway and Acushnet – Key Takeaways

Callaway’s net sales for Q2 top $1.1 billion with $105 million in net profit.Callaway expects to approach $4 billion in sales this year.Acushnet’s Q2 sales reach $658 million with $66.6 million in net profit.Acushnet’s net profits are down 18 percent from Q2 2021.

The second-quarter financial reports for Callaway and Acushnet have been out for about a week and that’s given us some time to digest what both reports are telling us. As you’d expect, Callaway continues its juggernaut pace in sales and profitability. Meanwhile, on the surface, it appears some puzzling things are going on at Acushnet. But once you dive into the details, you’ll find the big picture tells a slightly different story.

And since “diving in” is one of the things we love doing, let’s get at it.

Here’s our standard disclaimer: We are not nor do we claim to be financial experts or investment counselors. We’re folks who love golf—both the game and the business—and we like to read.

Q2 Financial Reports: Callaway Strikes Again

In May, Callaway reported an unprecedented $1.04 billion in first-quarter sales.

So what does Callaway do for an encore?

2022 WATER BOTTLE BUYER’S GUIDE

Did you know 480 billion plastic water bottles are used worldwide every year?

So before you go rolling your eyes at the fact that we actually researched a Buyer’s Guide for golf water bottles, think of the enormous impact plastic water bottles have on our fragile environment and what you can do to help.

There are many different types of reusable bottles to keep your liquid hot or cold. We have tested some of the leaders in the industry to help you find the one that best fits your needs.

Whether you’re looking to buy a golf water bottle today, want some buying advice or just a closer look at what’s on the market, this guide will help you find the perfect fit.

Winner: Hydro Flask Wide Mouth

If you’re looking for a water bottle that is durable and performs in all weather conditions, you need the Hydro Flask Wide Mouth. It has a robust outer shell with a stainless steel inner cylinder that keeps your liquid cold or warm for hours. It also comes with a straw to regulate the amount of intake to ensure you don’t get a face full of liquid. Throw in a carry loop and you have the Most Wanted Water Bottle of 2022.

At the end of televised rounds of golf, commentators attempt to glean nuggets of thoughts from the pros. Often they never really answers the questions but occasionally you really get a good insight into the success for their game. Instead of flipping your PVR fast forward, you may learn some good strategies by listening to the pros. Every successful golfer has their own game plan.

I heard an interview with Brooks Koepka who described his swing thought as “no thought at all”. He knew the swing that was needed to execute his draw or fade or height of shot to avoid trouble or land on a green. His mind blocked out any other thought as he simple executed the swing needed to make the perfect shot to the point where he wanted to land his ball. He couldn’t explain any thought process as his mind seemed to go into a blank zone as he executes the shot that he wants.

In the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield in Scotland, after the 3rd round when Ashleigh Buhai, a South African, was leading that Major tournament by 5 strokes she was asked about her success. She simply said that she “followed her process”. She simply stuck to her routine for every type of shot. She knew what she wanted to execute and simply blocked extraneous thoughts from her mind after she made her club selection, setup her stance and fixed her grip. She actually visualized her past successful swings and swing speed in the image of another great South African golfer: Ernie Els. He made a deliberately controlled backswing and release through the ball WITHOUT TRYING TO KILL HIS BALL.

Ashleigh was actually building confidence with ever swing by focusing ONLY ON HER SUCCESSES. When playing on links courses in Scotland, you can only control the direction and length of your shot. The surface of every fairway can throw your ball in any direction. You can’t be focused on the result of your last shot. You can only apply your mind on making a success of your next shot.

Buhai, the 84th ranked player in the world, was leading the Women’s Open. She ultimately landed in a terrible bunker and lost her lead but won it back in a playoff. One mishit almost lost the tournament, but she stuck to her process, blocked the thought of losing and won the tournament. You may never be in her position, but you should keep your mind on the perfect swing that you practice. GOLFSTR+ is a training aid that helps you practice 6 key corrections in your swing. Buy one today at www.GOLFSTR.com