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- Zozo Championship purse payout: Patrick Cantlay claims $1.44 million October 25
  Patrick Cantlay earned his third PGA Tour win at the Zozo Championship. Here's a look at the payout and FedExCup points.
- What's in the bag: Zozo Championship winner Patrick Cantlay October 25
  Patrick Cantlay rallied to top Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas in the Zozo Championship. Here's a look inside his winning golf bag.
- Patrick Cantlay tops world Nos. 2 and 3 to win Zozo Championship October 25
  Patrick Cantlay rallied from four shots behind and beat Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas in the Zozo Championship at Sherwood.
- Tiger Woods says he'll make a call on Houston Open 'soon' October 25
  Pressed for whether he’ll play the Houston Open the week before the Masters, Tiger Woods said he’ll make the decision soon.
- With Masters next on his schedule, Rory McIlroy aims to limit mistakes October 25
  Rory McIlroy made plenty of birdies over four days at the Zozo Championship, but he never contended because of the mistakes.
- Ally McDonald celebrates birthday with first LPGA win at Drive On - Reynolds October 25
  Ally McDonald gave herself a big 28th birthday present Sunday, winning the LPGA Drive On Championship-Lake Reynolds Oconee
- Ross McGowan wins first European Tour event in 11 years at Italian Open October 25
  Ross McGowan earned his first European Tour victory since 2009, claiming the Italian Open on Sunday.
- Phil Mickelson clarifies Houston Open comments: Fans won't be 'deciding factor' October 24
  Phil Mickelson clarified his Houston Open comments on Saturday, saying the event allowing fans will not be the deciding factor on whether he plays or not.
- Tiger Woods: Right now, Masters Champions Dinner is still on October 24
  Tiger Woods said Saturday that the Champions Dinner is still on the schedule for Masters week in November.
- Tiger vs. Phil, head-to-head results on PGA Tour May 8
  Take a look at how Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have fared when they have gone head-to-head in a PGA Tour event.
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- Pleasant Valley Golf Club offers serenity near Washington D.C. October 20
  The Washington D.C. Beltway can be a loud, blustery place – especially in an election year. That makes the serenity of a day spent at Pleasant Valley Golf Club worth savoring. This golf course void of a residential component presents a natural, scenic and quiet 18 holes just 25 minutes west of the district. Located […]
- Hawk’s Landing Golf Club in Orlando Reveals New Island Green October 14
  It doesn’t take the eye of a predatory bird to spot the Orlando World Center Marriott resort, a 2,000-plus-room hotel and conference center near Walt Disney World. When this marvel opened in 1986 it was the largest hotel in the state of Florida. And accompanying it from the very start was an 18-hole golf course, […]
- River Bend Golf Club is a quiet escape near Daytona International Speedway October 8
  Less than a 20-minute drive (abiding by posted speed limits) from Daytona International Speedway, where the roars of NASCAR engines and racing fans permeate along the Atlantic coast, you can find one of the most secluded, quiet and scenic golf courses in Volusia County, River Bend Golf Club. 18-hole River Bend Golf Club in Ormand Beach, Florida is […]
- Spotlight: Eagle Ridge Golf Club A Favorite Among New Jersey Golfers October 2
  Golf course development doesn’t get much better than when previously used industrial land gets a second life as a lush, recreational oasis the public can enjoy. Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood, New Jersey is just that kind of transformative experience. This 27-hole property was once a sand and gravel quarry that provided material for […]
- Spotlight: Savor the lake life at Cobblestone Golf Course near Atlanta September 23
  There are scores of golf courses to choose from in and around the Atlanta metro area, but none can compare to the sublime setting at Cobblestone Golf Course. Love life at the lake? Zip up I-75 about 30 minutes north of Atlanta and you’ll arrive at one of the most scenic public courses in Georgia. […]
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- The Rusacks Hotel Extension Should Blend-In With Links Road By 2072 October 25
  Approved in 2015, the 44-room extension to the historic Rusacks hotel on historic links road is looking anything but historic. Or befitting the Auld Grey Toon. Approved and expected to use “traditional” materials, it appears the scale and blond sheen will be an eyesore for decades. Maybe by the 200th Open in 2072 it’ll take […]
- ZOZO: Last (Big) Pre-November Masters Tune-Up Primed For Fun Finish October 25
  A tradition we sincerely hope is unlike any other: the October run-up to a rescheduled Masters culminates for most players with the ZOZO Championship final round at Sherwood Country Club. Normally we get the West Coast and Florida swings to build up to Augusta. This year, we have a collection of fall events that are […]
- In Case You Were Wondering: Phil Reverses On Fans As Pre-Masters Deciding Factor October 25
  Phil Mickelson was seven-under through eight of his ZOZO Championship holes Saturday before posting 67 at Sherwood, but more noteworthy was the way he walked back his early week comments on Houston. Or was that some post-Commissioner-text-message breakdancing?Anyway, a few days after questioning a pre-Masters Houston Open appearance because 2000 spectators were going to be […]
- +25.5%: September 2020 Shows Biggest Year Over Year Increase In Rounds Played October 25
  Another strong month for rounds played, this time up 25.5% according to Golf Datatech.From their summary:Entering October, play was up 8.7% nationally versus the same period a year ago. That reflects a year-to-date increase of about 29 million more rounds, even with the loss of about 20 million rounds during the spring due to Covid-related […]
- Finau Opens Up About COVID-19 Bout After ZOZO 64: "Not really comfortable in your skin. It was quite rough." October 24
  Tony Finau has returned to action after a positive COVID-19 test and what sound like the worst known symptoms experienced by a PGA Tour player since the pandemic has begun. After carding a second round 64 at Sherwood to land T6 (-11) in the 2020 ZOZO Championship, Finau spoke to reporters about the experience.I was […]
- ZOZO At Sherwood: Incredible Day Two Scoring As Thomas Takes Lead (-14) October 24
  It was the coolest day in months around southern California but still comfortable enough for short sleeves. Sherwood Country Club is immaculate. There are five par-5’s. The ball goes forever and there isn’t a snap hook in sight. Oh, and the players have never been more athletic, intelligent, etc... But you have to admire the […]
- Golf Channel's Beloved Tiger Tracker Appears To Be (Another) Casualty Of Layoffs October 24
  TT has he/she/it/they have been known—aka Tiger Tracker—has become a staple of GolfChannel.com’s presence on social media. The 8-year-old account had become the go-to for fans to track Woods’s every move and could even, at times, become a tad cultish as those who questioned the anonymous Tweeter’s wisdom.Nonetheless, at 438,800 Twitter followers, it was Golf […]
- Bryson Speed Update: 403.1 Yards And "Not even the 48 inch driver" October 24
  Some are counting down to the rescheduled fall Masters to savor a tradition most definitely not like any other we want to do again. Others, well, are looking forward to Bryson DeChambeau highlighting previously unknown design dimensions to Augusta National. The 2020 U.S. Open Champion provided this Instagram story update on his rest, training and […]
- Wayne Gretzky Lists Sherwood Home For $22.9 Million October 23
  As the PGA Tour visits Sherwood Country Club below, Wayne Gretzky has listed his Richard Landry-designed and Lenny Dykstra-redecorated estate for $22.9 million, reports the LA Times’s Jack Fleming.Overlooking the course hosting this week’s ZOZO Championship, the home has quite a history.It’s actually Gretzky’s second time selling the home. The NHL Hall of Famer was […]
- Mask Advocate John Daly Rebuffs Presidential Debate Mask Mandate October 23
  Never one to be entirely consistent, former PGA and Open Champion John Daly took in the 2020 Presidential debate as a guest of Donald Trump. Along with buddy Kid Rock, the pair had to be asked to pull up masks, as mandated by the debate commission, Des Bieler reports.Not long after the two settled into […]
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- Ross is the boss at Italian Open! October 25
  Surrey’s Ross McGowan won his first European Tour event in almost 12 years with a hard fought victory at the Italian Open... The post Ross is the boss at Italian Open! appeared first on Golf News.
- Golf courses close in Republic of Ireland for next 6 weeks under new Covid-19 restrictions October 22
  Golf clubs in the Republic of Ireland have been ordered to close for the next six weeks under the country’s new Level... The post Golf courses close in Republic of Ireland for next 6 weeks under new Covid-19 restrictions appeared first on Golf News.
- Did your golf club receive a Covid support grant? October 20
  England Golf has published a list of the 328 golf clubs that have received more than £2.5 million between them of coronavirus... The post Did your golf club receive a Covid support grant? appeared first on Golf News.
- Mickelson maintains 100% win record on Champions Tour October 18
  Phil Mickelson secured his second win on the PGA Champions Tour in as many starts after winning the Dominion Energy Charity Classic... The post Mickelson maintains 100% win record on Champions Tour appeared first on Golf News.
- Otaegui storms past Wallace to claim Scottish Championship October 18
  Spain’s Adrian Otaegui produced a brilliant closing round 63 to storm to his first 72-hole stroke play victory on the European Tour... The post Otaegui storms past Wallace to claim Scottish Championship appeared first on Golf News.
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- Fight Fire With Fire: How Practicing Opposites Can Fight Extremes in Your Golf Swing October 20
  Golf can be a remarkably counterintuitive game. We’re taught to perform the same technique repeatedly to gain proficiency as a ball striker. But what if going completely off the script and doing the complete opposite of what you usually do can make you a better player? In this article, I will introduce you to a […]
- What is a Good Golf Handicap? October 19
  Golf is a relative game, but still a competitive one. Whether it is prestigious tournaments, local club matches, or just competing with how you played last month, golfers are always looking for a way to measure themselves against other golfers. For many, a handicap provides this measurement. Which begs the question – what is a […]
- Golf is a Series of Independent Decisions October 13
  I’ve been playing golf for close to 25 years now. As I learn more and more about the game, there are lessons “hiding in plain sight” that I wish I knew when I was first taking up the game. In this article, I’d like to explore a concept that eluded me for a long time. […]
- Tour Striker PlaneMate Review: The Quest for Clubface Control October 9
  As I’ve grown older, I’ve become less focused on how my swing looks holistically and more focused on how it looks around impact—what Bobby Clampett called “the moment of truth.” Specifically, I’ve homed in on the concept of face stability—that is, the ability to deliver the clubface with the intended alignment at impact. I’ve been […]
- The Practical Golf Forum Is Live! Join the Conversation to Enter Our $6,000 Giveaway September 23
  Since 2015, more than 5 million golfers have visited Practical Golf from around the world. I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with many of you directly and made a ton of friends. Now it’s time for all of you to meet each other and help build a community around our shared interests in the game […]
- The Evolution of a Middle-Aged Golfer September 22
  In 2005, after playing competitive golf at the junior and NCAA level, I stopped playing the game entirely for around eight years. Like many young people building a career, I moved to a city where I found golf inconvenient and, quite frankly, unaffordable. When I returned to the game, I felt like a character in […]
- Driver VS. 3-Wood Off the Tee: What’s the Right Decision? September 20
  When faced with a difficult hole, golfers often decide between hitting their driver or 3-wood. The conventional wisdom is that taking a shorter club will result in more accuracy and give you a better chance of posting a lower score. However, with modern analytics, we are starting to discover that many assumptions we’ve made about […]
- SkyCaddie LX5 Review: The New GPS Watch Contender September 16
  If you want to have the most extensive knowledge of course layouts and yardages to various points on each hole, premium GPS watches have become powerful companions. Recently, SkyGolf released their SkyCaddie LX5 GPS watch and is now one of the top contenders in this category. Essentially, they took all of the features from their […]
- Don’t Be a Gambler, Be the Casino September 9
  Strategy is one of the topics that fascinates me most about golf because it combines multiple disciplines – expectation management, mental discipline, and numerical analysis. I also love course management (another word for strategy) because it’s a way for golfers of all levels to lower their scores without changing their swing. Almost all players have […]
- Eligo Club Is Building a New Kind of Private Golf Experience August 18
  Drones and Instagram have changed golf forever. The modern player has an appreciation for golf courses like never before because they regularly see them on their social media feeds in a stunning display. In the past, professional photographers needed helicopters to get the birds-eye shot. Now the barrier of entry is only $1000 for an […]
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- The Art of Putting October 15
  I’ve called this article “The Art of Putting”, because if you want to get better at it, it’s important that you become more of an artist and less of a technician on the greens. In this week’s lesson, I’d like&hellip The post The Art of Putting appeared first on Instruction For The Mental Game of […]
- The 7 Most Important Mental Skills For Golf October 4
  Mental skills for golf can be worked on with every round you play. 20 years ago, it was generally considered that the mental game of golf was something that you were born with, or not. But thanks to scientific research&hellip The post The 7 Most Important Mental Skills For Golf appeared first on Instruction For […]
- 10 Ways To Lower Performance Anxiety in Golf September 14
  Performance anxiety in golf is the biggest difference between the range and the course. On the range, with no consequences, the swing is free and fluid, the mind is quiet and focused on the target. When performance anxiety kicks in,&hellip The post 10 Ways To Lower Performance Anxiety in Golf appeared first on Instruction For […]
- Focus: The Most Important Factor In Your Performance August 26
  Your ability to focus on what you choose – when you want to – is the single most important factor in your performance and your progress. Improving focus for golf is something that you should take seriously if you plan&hellip The post Focus: The Most Important Factor In Your Performance appeared first on Instruction For […]
- The Optimal Pre-shot Routine August 7
  Follow these steps in your pre-shot routine to increase your chances of success for every shot you hit. Step 1: Switch On Your Golf Brain You’ll need to make the transition from broad focus (in between shots) to narrow focus&hellip The post The Optimal Pre-shot Routine appeared first on Instruction For The Mental Game of […]
- 10 Minute Mental Game Warm-up July 28
  Here’s your 10 minute mental game warm-up to increase your confidence and prepare you for a strong performance in your next round. Do this shortly before you leave the house for the course. Find a place where you won’t be&hellip The post 10 Minute Mental Game Warm-up appeared first on Instruction For The Mental Game […]