Cameron Beckman eagled the par-5 18th for a 7-under 64 and the first-round lead Friday in the PGA Tour Champions' Hoag Classic.
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Hovland in front at Bay Hill as McIlroy falters late
Viktor Hovland had the lowest round of the day Friday with a 6-under 66 and is off to another great start at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Players field includes DeChambeau, but no Phil
Bryson DeChambeau is in the field for next week's Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Phil Mickelson is not.
Brehm, needing top-2 finish, leads in Puerto Rico
Ryan Brehm, who needs to win or finish second alone to retain his status on the PGA Tour, shot a 5-under 67 to lead at the midway point of the Puerto Rico Open.
Sharma takes Kenya Open lead by one stroke
ndian golfer Shubhankar Sharma birdied three of his last four holes to grab a one-shot lead halfway through the Kenya Open on Friday.
R&A Issues Statement On Russian Invasion
You could make a pretty good living standing near any green at any country club or public course in America and betting even money that the next approach shot you saw would be short of hole high. Watch it the next time you play. Most golfers are consistently short of the pin, even short of the green…hardly ever does the average golfer go over the green. ARNOLD PALMER
We Tried It: Jordan ADG 3 Shoes
WHAT WE TRIED
THE TESTERS
Hi, I’m Chris and I’m a golf-obsessed member of the MyGolfSpy team. As the Director of Business Development, I generally work as a conduit between our staff and other golf companies. I also spend a fair bit of time in my hot tub collecting thoughts into ramblings on equipment or other golf topics.
And, like many of you, I grew up during the era when “It’s gotta be the shoes” meant something.
Top-ranked Ko tied for lead at LPGA Singapore
Top-ranked Jin Young Ko moved into a tie for the lead at the HSBC Women's World Championship on Friday in only her second round since returning from a three-month break from the LPGA Tour.
South Korean duo Ko, Yang share halfway lead in Singapore
World No. 1 Ko Jin-young claimed a share of the lead at the halfway mark of the HSBC Women's World Championship with a five-under 67 on Friday.
Day leaves Bay Hill to be with dying mother
Jason Day withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational and rushed home to Ohio, arriving in time to be at his mother's side when she died of cancer.
No. 1 Rahm on missed 10-inch putt: 'Very odd'
Jon Rahm's missed putt from 10 inches was the shortest on the PGA Tour this season.
Seiffert tied atop Puerto Rico Open after firing 65
Chase Seiffert had eight birdies, including on his final hole, and finished with a 7-under 65 for a share of the Puerto Rico Open lead with Michael Kim.
Best Bridgestone Golf Balls of 2022
For many years there has been a specific naming trend in the premium golf ball space. That is you have your standard “tour” ball and then toss an “X” on the end to denote the higher-compression/higher-spin offering. Bridgestone breaks this mold, however, with having an “X” in every entry of their premium Tour B line. While it’s great to be original, this might make it tricky for consumers to know the best ball for them. Let’s take a look at the Bridgestone Tour B lineup and who each might be the best Bridgestone golf ball for.
Bridgestone TOUR B X
The best Bridgestone golf ball for: high swing speed players who prefer a higher-compression feel.
The TOUR B X is Bridgestone’s highest compression tour ball offering. Bryson DeChambeau had input on the current design and plays it on the tour, telling that it should maximize performance for high swing speeds. The ball is on the firm side with 98 compression, on par with other premium “X” ball offerings. In MyGolfSpy ball testing, the TOUR B X achieved top 5 results in driver ball speeds and stayed middle of the road for spin, providing balanced performance.
Bridgestone TOUR B XS
The best Bridgestone golf ball for: high swing speed players who prefer a softer-feel (or big Tiger fans).
If you want an easy way to distinguish the TOUR B X and the TOUR B XS, you could just say the “S” stands for “softer”. While this isn’t anything stated by Bridgestone, it is true for compression numbers. The TOUR B XS comes in at an 85 compression rating. Based on that, the XS should have moderately lower spin and middle of the road feel softness-wise. It tested out as an overall strong performer for higher swing speeds. Additionally, Bridgestone also produces a “TW” version of the ball. The construction is exactly the same, but this ball will have “TIGER” stamped on the side along with different box graphics. If you want to play “Tiger’s ball” then it’s probably the best Bridgestone golf ball for you.
McIlroy's 7-under 65 good for early Bay Hill lead
Rory McIlroy shot an impressive 7-under 65 on Thursday to take the early lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
Gavins leads Kenya Open by 1 after first round
English golfer Daniel Gavins went on a run of six birdies in seven holes around the turn in shooting 7-under 64 Thursday to lead the Kenya Open by one stroke after the first round.
Musselburgh: The Cradle Of Golf (Officially) Turns 350
How nice to see the celebration of Musselburgh’s 350th (official) birthday, even though all signs point to golf having been played there long before that. Mary Queen of Scots may wish she had not teed it up there in 1567 so soon after husband two—her cousin—departed in a mysterious explosion.
Anyhow, The Scotsman’s Martin Dempster covered the birthdate of March 2, 350 years after the earliest recorded round there by Sir John Foulis. He also notes the efforts of locals to keep it as a community centerpiece and even has a story of a Royal visit.
Avril Campbell in the East Lothian Courier recounted some of its key contributions to golf history (the diameter of the cup, mid-round snack bars, fights over bets, etc… and also talked to local golfers who are keeping the place and its incredible history going, with more events planned.
To mark the 350th anniversary of golf at Musselburgh, Musselburgh Old Course Golf Club (MOCGC) – which later this month celebrates the 40th year of its re-founding in 1982 – is hosting a series of events across 2022, ending with a gala dinner in the town in September.
This Saturday, members of MOCGC will contest the club’s 40th Anniversary Stroke-play Championship. On July 4, more than 20 golf clubs and foundations from across Scotland have been invited to participate in an 18-hole tournament on the Old Course.
R&A Data Shows Impressive Gains In 9-Hole Rounds
In announcing the 9-hole challenge set for the Friday before the 150th Open at St Andrews, the R&A also shared 9-hole round data worth noting.
It could be entirely pandemic related, with more employed golfers working from home and getting in an early or late nine. But there are plenty of reasons to believe the increase can also be tied to various worldwide campaigns designed to legitimize 9-hole rounds and encourage golfers to turn in non-18-hole scores for handicapping purposes.
The numbers of note from the R&A’s story to launch the 9-hole challenge:
• In Australia, nine-hole round data has experienced 20% growth with more than 517,000 rounds played in 2020-21.
• In England, nine-hole rounds played for handicap purposes increased from 175,000 in 2019 to 407,000 in 2021.
BEST SUNDAY BAGS 0F 2022
2022 SUNDAY BAG BUYER’S GUIDE
Do you like lightweight bags? If so, we’ve broken down the best Sunday bags of 2022 for you to consider.
The traditional Sunday bag has evolved with the introduction of full stands or half stands to keep it off the ground. However, some golfers still like the traditional “pencil bag” look and feel to carry during their twilight round.
Some of the bags that were tested have five way dividers, fully waterproof inner lining, stand system … you name it, we tested it.
But what really makes a Sunday bag a Sunday bag?
It’s simple: limited divider space, a very lightweight design and less storage.
One month from the Masters: Will Tiger and Phil be in Augusta, who's in, who has work to do and more
It's one month from Masters week. Will we see Tiger or Phil? What changes have been made to Augusta National? Who's in? Who's outside looking in? We break it all down.
Flawless Tavatanakit grabs opening round lead in Singapore
Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit grabbed the opening-round lead at the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore with a flawless five-under 67.
