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THE STATS THAT DEFINED THE PGA TOUR IN NOVEMBER Aberg, Villegas and Van Rooyen deliver stunning and emotional victories

Ludvig Aberg has turned out to be a quick learner after “graduating” from PGA TOUR University as the No. 1 player in the rankings.

In just his 11th PGA TOUR start as a professional, the 24-year-old Swede won the RSM Classic by a whopping four strokes, shooting consecutive 61s on the weekend. Not that we should have been surprised – he’d already won in just his sixth start on the DP World Tour, which prompted Luke Donald to pick him for his victorious European Ryder Cup team.

Aberg set or tied six TOUR or tournament records in the victory over MacKenzie Hughes. Among them, his four-round total of 253 matched Justin Thomas at the 2017 Sony Open in Hawaii for the lowest 72-hole score in TOUR history. He also shattered the tournament record in that category by seven shots...

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Mike Weir named International Team Captain for 2024 Presidents Cup

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida and MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada – Presidents Cup and PGA TOUR officials announced today, Canadian and Masters champion Mike Weir has been named captain of the International Team for the 2024 Presidents Cup, which will return to Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for the first time since 2007.

Primed for his first captaincy, Weir has served as captain’s assistant in three consecutive playings, most recently under the leadership of Trevor Immelman at the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club. He was an assistant for Ernie Els in 2019, which saw the International Team build its biggest lead in Presidents Cup history before falling to a Tiger Woods-led U.S. Team, 16-14, at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club, in Melbourne,...

The Shifting Tides of Professional Golf Do the Saudi's now effectively own golf?

The landscape of professional golf is experiencing a seismic shift as the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) takes control of the sport. This bold move has caught the attention of PGA Tour players worldwide, igniting discussions and raising questions about the future of the game. The perspectives of PGA Tour players regarding the Saudi PIF's influence in professional golf is one of shock and disbelief, their are mixed views, thoughts, concerns, and potential impacts on the sport's integrity and global reach.

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JAPAN’S RYO HISATSUNE EARNS PGA TOUR CARD FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF RACE TO DUBAI RANKINGS

Ryo Hisatsune was a relatively unknown golfer from Japan just over a year ago. But come next season, the 21-year-old will have opportunities to go toe-to-toe against the planet’s best golfers on the PGA TOUR on a weekly basis.

Hisatsune became the first Asian golfer on Sunday to benefit from the strategic partnership between the DP World Tour and PGA TOUR when he earned his PGA TOUR card along with nine others through the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex.

“My stomach has been in knots playing these last few weeks, but knowing I’ve secured my status makes me extremely happy, and I’m really looking to next year,” said the ever-smiling Hisatsune. “This has only opened the door and it’s up to me to take advantage of the opportunity but for now, I’m just...

THE STATS THAT DEFINED THE PGA TOUR IN NOVEMBER Aberg, Villegas and Van Rooyen deliver stunning and emotional victories

Ludvig Aberg has turned out to be a quick learner after “graduating” from PGA TOUR University as the No. 1 player in the rankings.

In just his 11th PGA TOUR start as a professional, the 24-year-old Swede won the RSM Classic by a whopping four strokes, shooting consecutive 61s on the weekend. Not that we should have been surprised – he’d already won in just his sixth start on the DP World Tour, which prompted Luke Donald to pick him for his victorious European Ryder Cup team.

Aberg set or tied six TOUR or tournament records in the victory over MacKenzie Hughes. Among them, his four-round total of 253 matched Justin Thomas at the 2017 Sony Open in Hawaii for the lowest 72-hole score in TOUR history. He also shattered the tournament record in that category by seven shots...

2028 Presidents Cup to be contested at renowned Kingston Heath Golf Club Biennial team match-play competition to make its fourth visit to Melbourne, Australia

PGA TOUR and the Presidents Cup today announced that the 2028 Presidents Cup will be contested at Kingston Heath Golf Club, one of the most iconic venues on the famed Melbourne Sandbelt. The 2028 Presidents Cup will mark the event’s fourth visit to Melbourne, with the TOUR having previously announced a long-term commitment with Visit Victoria to staging the Presidents Cup in Melbourne in 2028 and 2040.

Consistently ranked as one of the top courses in Australia and around the world, Kingston Heath was designed by Australia’s Dan Soutar and features a natural bunkering layout spearheaded by legendary architect Alister Mackenzie in 1926. Among the noteworthy championships held at Kingston Heath include the Australian Open, which has been hosted seven times and most recently in...

The Shifting Tides of Professional Golf Do the Saudi's now effectively own golf?

The landscape of professional golf is experiencing a seismic shift as the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) takes control of the sport. This bold move has caught the attention of PGA Tour players worldwide, igniting discussions and raising questions about the future of the game. The perspectives of PGA Tour players regarding the Saudi PIF's influence in professional golf is one of shock and disbelief, their are mixed views, thoughts, concerns, and potential impacts on the sport's integrity and global reach.

Mike Weir named International Team Captain for 2024 Presidents Cup

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida and MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada – Presidents Cup and PGA TOUR officials announced today, Canadian and Masters champion Mike Weir has been named captain of the International Team for the 2024 Presidents Cup, which will return to Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for the first time since 2007.

Primed for his first captaincy, Weir has served as captain’s assistant in three consecutive playings, most recently under the leadership of Trevor Immelman at the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club. He was an assistant for Ernie Els in 2019, which saw the International Team build its biggest lead in Presidents Cup history before falling to a Tiger Woods-led U.S. Team, 16-14, at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club, in Melbourne,...

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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...

Taylormade Golf Japan Ginza Store English- friendly Flagship store launches in Ginza

Taylormade Golf Japan opens the doors to its latest store in the Ginza area of the capital today. Ginza is a mecca for tourists and Tokyoites alike, known for its world-class shopping, restaurants, and buzzing nightlife, it will now offer the best in golf technology and style with the opening of the new Taylormade flagship store.

Located on the very exclusive Sotobori street just a few minutes walk from Ginza station, the Taylormade GINZA aims to have a full service for its its international visitors, with trilingual staff (English, Japanese, Chinese) and offering a free testing and assessment service, giving advice on clubs and their set-up as well as offering a tax-free shopping for overseas visitors (that's 10% off!).