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Sepp Straka Shines in the Desert to Win The American Express 2025

In an electrifying display of skill and composure, Austria's Sepp Straka secured his third PGA TOUR title at The American Express, finishing with a commanding 263 (-25). The 31-year-old outlasted a competitive field, including a surging Justin Thomas, to claim a two-stroke victory and solidify his status among the game’s elite.

Dominance in the Desert

Straka, whose previous victories include the 2022 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches and the 2023 John Deere Classic, became the seventh international champion of this event since its inception. This win marks his first conversion of a 54-hole lead into a title, demonstrating poise under pressure in his 169th start.

His 27 birdies over the week tied him for the tournament's most with Cam Davis, and his...

Nick Taylor Triumphs in Thrilling Playoff at Sony Open in Hawaii

The 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii concluded in dramatic fashion as Nick Taylor outlasted Nico Echavarria in a playoff to claim his fifth PGA TOUR title. Taylor’s birdie on the second playoff hole at Waialae Country Club’s par-5 18th sealed the victory after both players finished regulation tied at 16-under 264.

A Historic Finish

This marks the 16th playoff in the tournament’s history and the first of the 2025 season. For Taylor, the win continues his perfect playoff record on TOUR, now 3-0. Echavarria, despite the runner-up finish, recorded his third top-two finish in his last six starts and moved to No. 5 in the FedExCup standings.

Taylor’s victory was powered by precision ball-striking as he led the field in Strokes Gained: Tee...

Baycurrent named title sponsor of PGA TOUR's Japan Event

The PGA TOUR and Baycurrent Inc., announced a multi-year agreement for Japan’s leading comprehensive consulting firm to become the new title sponsor of the PGA TOUR’s Japan event – reimagined as the Baycurrent Classic. The event will also have a new home starting in 2025, as the event relocates to Yokohama Country Club in Yokohama, Kanagawa, to be contested as part of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Fall.

“Since 2019, the PGA TOUR’s first and only official event in Japan has played a pivotal role in further connecting the PGA TOUR and our players to the passionate golf fans of this great country,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “The pride Baycurrent holds for both its home country and the game of golf will ensure this tournament continues to make meaningful contributions to...

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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...

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...