From the sounds of the bellyaching in pockets of social media, Brooks Koepka’s name should have an asterisk next to it on the U.S. Open trophy. You see, Koepka, in their view, didn’t win a real Open. Koepka won something less than an Open — maybe a PGA Championship or something like that — because […]
Euro Tour starting something a little different with GolfSixes
May 6, 2017 by
GolfSixes is a unique brainchild of Euro Tour chief executive Keith Pelley. (Getty Images) The European Tour and chief executive Keith Pelley have not been shy in trying new things, and they’re about to embark on yet another new concept this week in England. The idea is called GolfSixes, and it’s a two-day event that […]
After transition, Caitlyn Jenner faces different access at Sherwood C.C.
June 3, 2015 by
Caitlyn Jenner, who has transitioned from her former identity as Bruce Jenner, may face a loss of privileges at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., where she has been a member for 15 years. The club grants men and women different access to portions of its property, including a male-only grill room, which Jenner […]
Different tournament, same top spot for Jordan Spieth
December 5, 2014 by
Jordan Spieth ended Day 1 of the Hero World Challenge on Thursday in the same place he ended his last tournament: atop the leaderboard. Four days after becoming the first American in 21 years to win the Australian Open, Spieth shot a 6-under 66 at Isleworth Golf & Country Club to lead the 18-man event […]
A different Rory McIlroy takes mid-round adversity and turns it around on Thursday at the PGA Championship
August 8, 2014 by
The old Rory McIlroy wouldn’t be a story this Thursday at Valhalla. The pre-2014 McIlroy would have let the middle of his round on day one trip him up, ruin his card, doom his week and force him to another disappointing major championship. McIlroy might only be 25, but he’s changed, and it has never […]
Understanding ball position using different clubs
March 23, 2013 by
Swingpal’s Jim Williams has some tips in this video segment to help you better understand ball position.
A quick reminder from Tiger Woods that he plays a different game than the rest of us
March 12, 2013 by
Tiger Woods won this past weekend at the WGC-Cadillac Championship. This you already know. He did it with authority, and it’s his second win of the year and he’s now the heavy favorite at the Masters that kicks off in just 30 short days. But what you might not know is that Tiger still plays […]
How do you hit good golf shots from different sloping lies?
October 19, 2012 by
QUESTION: RE: Golf I think I know the basics in terms of stance, swing, etc. when hitting shots from flat lies (i.e. on the driving range). Where I am having trouble is when I am hitting off of slopes, e.g.: – Downward sloping – Upward sloping – Sidewards sloping, with the ball higher than my […]
Can someone tell me about frisbee golf discs? What kind are good to start with, how are they different?
September 14, 2012 by
QUESTION: I’m about to start playing frisbee golf and I guess the disc is different than a regular frisbee. What are the differences, what are the general prices, anything I should know about the game? Thanks very much! ANSWER: Answer by Steve HGolf discs are generally smaller and heavier than frisbees. The discs will go […]
Q&A: What are some different types of golf tournaments beside superball or net best ball?
September 13, 2012 by
QUESTION: I am setting up a golf tournament for my league with only about 16 guys and want to play something different than the standard superball or best ball play. And ideas? ANSWER: Answer by BoxStableford where a number of points (two for the target score) are given for each hole, and the fewer shots […]
