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Defending champion Collin Morikawa and two-time major winner Xander Schauffele commit to ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

Tournament officials announced today that Collin Morikawa will defend his title at the 2024 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP at ACCORDIA GOLF Narashino Country Club in Chiba, October 24-27, 2024. Joining Morikawa is this season’s two-time major champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games gold medallist, Xander Schauffele.

“We are delighted to announce that Collin Morikawa will defend his title at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP this October,” said Travis Steiner, Executive Director of the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP. “He emerged as a very popular winner amongst our fans last year following a rousing victory and I’m sure Collin will be eager to repeat his success and become our first two-time champion. It is also very special to welcome back Xander Schauffele to Japan following an outstanding year where he won two...

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Defending champion Collin Morikawa and two-time major winner Xander Schauffele commit to ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

Tournament officials announced today that Collin Morikawa will defend his title at the 2024 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP at ACCORDIA GOLF Narashino Country Club in Chiba, October 24-27, 2024. Joining Morikawa is this season’s two-time major champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games gold medallist, Xander Schauffele.

“We are delighted to announce that Collin Morikawa will defend his title at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP this October,” said Travis Steiner, Executive Director of the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP. “He emerged as a very popular winner amongst our fans last year following a rousing victory and I’m sure Collin will be eager to repeat his success and become our first two-time champion. It is also very special to welcome back Xander Schauffele to Japan following an outstanding year where he won two...

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Presidents Cup stars commit to ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

Chiba, Japan: Tournament officials announced today that Japan native Hideki Matsuyama, 2017 FedExCup champion Justin Thomas, six-time PGA TOUR winners Rickie Fowler and Max Homa, and Presidents Cup stars Sahith Theegala, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Si Woo Kim and Sungjae Im have committed to play in the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP at ACCORDIA GOLF Narashino Country Club, October 24-27, 2024.

They will join defending champion Collin Morikawa, two-time major winner Xander Schauffele, and rising stars Min Woo Lee and Will Zalatoris, in headlining Japan’s premier PGA TOUR tournament which is offering a total prize fund of US$8.5 million.

Ticket sales are available via https://zozochampionship.com/en/ .

“After a stellar 2024 season with two PGA TOUR...

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Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Presidents Cup stars commit to ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

Chiba, Japan: Tournament officials announced today that Japan native Hideki Matsuyama, 2017 FedExCup champion Justin Thomas, six-time PGA TOUR winners Rickie Fowler and Max Homa, and Presidents Cup stars Sahith Theegala, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Si Woo Kim and Sungjae Im have committed to play in the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP at ACCORDIA GOLF Narashino Country Club, October 24-27, 2024.

They will join defending champion Collin Morikawa, two-time major winner Xander Schauffele, and rising stars Min Woo Lee and Will Zalatoris, in headlining Japan’s premier PGA TOUR tournament which is offering a total prize fund of US$8.5 million.

Ticket sales are available via https://zozochampionship.com/en/ .

“After a stellar 2024 season with two PGA TOUR...

Defending champion Collin Morikawa and two-time major winner Xander Schauffele commit to ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

Tournament officials announced today that Collin Morikawa will defend his title at the 2024 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP at ACCORDIA GOLF Narashino Country Club in Chiba, October 24-27, 2024. Joining Morikawa is this season’s two-time major champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games gold medallist, Xander Schauffele.

“We are delighted to announce that Collin Morikawa will defend his title at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP this October,” said Travis Steiner, Executive Director of the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP. “He emerged as a very popular winner amongst our fans last year following a rousing victory and I’m sure Collin will be eager to repeat his success and become our first two-time champion. It is also very special to welcome back Xander Schauffele to Japan following an outstanding year where he won two...

Matsuyama on the cusp of FedEx St. Jude Championship glory

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama put himself on the brink of FedExCup Playoffs history after a second successive 6-under 64 in the third round powered him into a five-shot lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Saturday.

No Asian golfer has claimed a post-season victory since the Playoffs was incepted in 2007 and the 32-year-old gave himself the golden opportunity following another impressive showing at TPC Southwind in Memphis, highlighted by an eagle and five birdies.

Matsuyama, a nine-time PGA TOUR winner and bronze medalist at the recent Paris Olympics, stands at 17-under 193, with TOUR rookie Nick Dunlap in solo second after a 66 for 198. Reigning FedExCup champion, Viktor Hovland surged into third place with a 66 while FedExCup leader and Olympic gold medalist,...

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What happens if your ball strikes another players ball? Golfing Rules, Seriously!

On the course this past weekend, I putt from just off the green and my ball struck my playing partners ball, knocking it closer to the hole.

After a quick giggle, we began to discuss the ruling, 'I'll play from there and its a one-shot penalty for you' my friend said. 'I was off the green' I said, 'Doesn't matter' he said. Right, I said. 'Hang on, and I'll consult the rule book'.

Luckily, I had The R&A's Rules of Golf on my phone (Well worth a download and it's FREE)

Without quoting the book verbatim, there are basically three scenarios which you should be mindful of:

On the Fairway (updated June 14th, 2023) If your ball strikes a fellow player's ball on the fairway by accident, The 9.6 rule comes into affect, meaning If my ball...

What happens if I ground my club in a bunker? The new rules of golf explained

In 2020, the US Golf Association (USGA) and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A) made several changes to the rules of golf.

One major change was to the "drop procedure" when a ball is lost or out of bounds. Players are now allowed to drop the ball from shoulder height, rather than knee height, making the process more consistent and less prone to mistakes. Another change was to the rule regarding penalty strokes. Players will no longer be penalized for accidentally moving a ball on the green, such as when marking or lifting it.

Additionally, players are now allowed to repair almost any damage to the course, such as spike marks on the green. The changes also include simplifying the rules for bunkers, allowing players to touch or move loose impediments...