Vanderbilt's Gordon Sargent curled in a short birdie putt on the first hole of a four-man playoff on Monday to become the ninth freshman to win the NCAA individual title.
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Molinari named Europe's 2nd VC for Ryder Cup
Team Europe captain Henrik Stenson named Italy's Edoardo Molinari as his second vice-captain on Monday for the 2023 Ryder Cup that will be played at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome.
2022 MOST WANTED PLAYER’S DISTANCE IRONS
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Today, we highlight the results for our 2022 Most Wanted Player’s Distance Irons test!
Player’s distance irons are a blend of craftsmanship and aesthetics combined with subtle, creative waves of technology. All of which melds together to help you game a beautiful and performance-packed iron.
Let’s take a look at the best player’s distance irons of 2022.
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Pine Needles: All 18 From Above
Is it not high time that Authority placed a definite limit upon the golfer's insatiable greed for distance? Does not history teach that an art is ever ruled by a small intelligent minority? Why, then, pay attention to the ever-unthinking majority? Let them have their damn ball; but if they wish to enter the lists of the academy of the Amateur and Open Championships then they must use implements that will compel them to reflect in their play the best traditions of the sport that have been inherited from the past. And such limitations would be in line with the practice that prevails when it comes to contests of skill in other sports. MAX BEHR
"Rebirth at Riv: 2012 NCAAs, an oral history"
Is it not high time that Authority placed a definite limit upon the golfer's insatiable greed for distance? Does not history teach that an art is ever ruled by a small intelligent minority? Why, then, pay attention to the ever-unthinking majority? Let them have their damn ball; but if they wish to enter the lists of the academy of the Amateur and Open Championships then they must use implements that will compel them to reflect in their play the best traditions of the sport that have been inherited from the past. And such limitations would be in line with the practice that prevails when it comes to contests of skill in other sports. MAX BEHR
Eun-Hee Ji wins LPGA Match-Play, gets US Women's Open spot
Eun-Hee Ji beat Ayaka Furue on Sunday afternoon to win the LPGA Match-Play and secure a spot in next week's U.S. Women's Open.
World No. 1 Scheffler drops Colonial in a playoff
Sam Burns made a 38-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole at Colonial, which came just more than two hours after he had finished his round, to outlast top-ranked Scottie Scheffler on Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas.
Alker shoots final-round 63 to win Senior PGA
Steven Alker avoided mistakes down the stretch and closed with an 8-under 63 on Sunday for a three-shot victory in the Senior PGA Championship, his third title this year and first major.
Perez beats Fox in 4-hole playoff, wins Dutch Open
Victor Perez of France birdied the fourth hole of a dramatic playoff with Ryan Fox to win the Dutch Open on Sunday for the second European tour title of his career.
Ji, Lee, Vu, Furue on to LPGA Match-Play semis
Eun-Hee Ji made quick work of Madelene Sagstrom in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play quarterfinals, playing only 12 holes in a 7-and-6 victory Saturday. Andrea Lee, Lilia Vu and Ayaka Furue needed extra holes to join her in the semifinals.
Ames authors 'fun day,' takes lead at Senior PGA
Telling reporters that he "enjoyed the way I played," Stephen Ames shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over Mike Weir and Bernhard Langer after three rounds of the Senior PGA Championship in Michigan.
Bogey-free Saturday bolsters Scheffler at Colonial
Scottie Scheffler was all smiles after he almost made it through another round at Colonial without a bogey, as the world's top-ranked player earned the lead alone heading into the final round of this Texas tournament.
Wallace, Perez share lead after Dutch Open Day 3
England's Matt Wallace and France's Victor Perez shared the lead on 10 under par after the third round of the Dutch Open, where two shots separated the top nine on Saturday.
"12-year-old golf phenom Xavier Perez signs name, image, likeness deal"
The Golden Years of Hogan are certainly easier for me o remember than more recent events. Like when Steve Flesch won. Or Olin Browne. Or David Frost. Or Fulton Allem. Or Tim Herron. Or that fateful interlude when if it wasn’t Keith Clearwater, it was Ian Baker-Finch. One hit wonders occasionally add a touch of charm to an annual golf event , but not when they come in droves. For those of you who cut too many history classes, the Hogan years started with the first Colonial in 1946, and it didn’t hurt a thing that Ben won the inaugural with a shocking course-record 65 in the final round.
DAN JENKINS on the Colonial
California Bill Aimed At Golf Course Conversion To Housing Dies Again
The Golden Years of Hogan are certainly easier for me o remember than more recent events. Like when Steve Flesch won. Or Olin Browne. Or David Frost. Or Fulton Allem. Or Tim Herron. Or that fateful interlude when if it wasn’t Keith Clearwater, it was Ian Baker-Finch. One hit wonders occasionally add a touch of charm to an annual golf event , but not when they come in droves. For those of you who cut too many history classes, the Hogan years started with the first Colonial in 1946, and it didn’t hurt a thing that Ben won the inaugural with a shocking course-record 65 in the final round.
DAN JENKINS on the Colonial
Masson sweeps group stage in LPGA Match-Play
Caroline Masson beat top-seeded Minjee Lee 2 and 1 on Friday in 100-degree heat in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play to finish 3-0 in the group stage and advance to single-elimination play.
12-year-old golf phenom signs with Cobra Puma
Cobra Puma got into the name, image and likeness space when the golf company announced on Friday the signing of 12-year-old golf phenom, Xavier "Xeve" Perez.
Stallings joins Scheffler, Hossler in Colonial lead
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler is tied for the lead after the second round at Colonial with Scott Stallings and Beau Hossler.
McCarron, Ames shirk weather, lead Senior PGA
Scott McCarron and Stephen Ames both shoot 5-under 66 despite rain and wind to share the lead at the Senior PGA Championship.
N. Korda making return at U.S. Women's Open
Nelly Korda, who hasn't played since March due to a blood clot in her subclavian vein in her left arm, will make her return at the U.S. Women's Open at Pine Needles next week.
