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Last Sunday, 27-year-old Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick fulfilled a dream of winning his first major at the US Open, clinching the title in a thrilling finish. The joy on his face was a sight to behold as he explained "it is something I have dreamed of since I was a little kid." Fitzpatrick's achievement, however, could not disguise the deep rift that has emerged in elite golf at the moment between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. In fact, it's more serious than a rift and the buckets of money involved featuring mind-boggling sums are making the whole situation very messy. At present, no one can be fully sure how it will all pan out. Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, a strong defender of the PGA Tour, has called it a "sad" situation, referring to it as "the cloud that's hanging over golf." With the British Open at St Andrews only three weeks away, it seems an appropriate time to relate a refreshing golfing story from the past that is not about already rich … [Read more...] about A non-conquering hero! Flitcroft: The Phantom of the Open

A ginormous 32,675-square-foot mansion in Columbus, OH , is the biggest home to hit the market this week on Realtor.com®. The massive mansion on nearly 7 acres boasts 16 bedrooms and 18.5 baths. The luxe compound seems to have been built for serenity with its resort-style living, boathouse, and private riverfront dock. Other huge homes for sale this week include a home with a dance floor in Illinois, the Colorado estate of Starwood's founder, and a former church awaiting transformation into a residence in Michigan. For a full look at the week's 10 biggest homes, simply scroll on down. 1. 4500 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH Price: $8,000,000 Located on the Scioto River, this huge parcel features a primary residence, a carriage house, two additional residences, and a caretaker's office. It's also snatched the title of Ohio's most expensive home. The private playground offers everything you need for a year-round staycation, including a pool with cabana, clay tennis courts, a … [Read more...] about A Jaw-Dropping 32,675-Square-Foot Ohio Mansion Is the Week’s Biggest Home

Cheonan: Ok Tae-Hoon continued his rise up the leaderboard at the Korea Open at Woo Jeong Hills yesterday, posting a one-under-par 70 to share top spot with a charging Cho Min-Gyu on five under. Tricky day: Ok Tae-Hoon plays a shot during the third round yesterday. kolon korea open Ok, a 2020 Qualifying School graduate, got off to a difficult start, posting two bogeys in the first six holes before getting his game under control. A run of three birdies in four holes brought him back under par for the day but he was unable to improve on his score. Conditions weren't easy, as he explained after his round. "It was very windy. The course was tricky. It was hard. I didn't feel good with the bogey on the first hole even though I subsequently made a birdie on a more difficult hole. I was nervous because the shot didn't go well. Your short game needs to be good here," Ok added. Ok, who finished fifth in the Maekyung Open last month, will be hoping to keep his emotions in check for … [Read more...] about It’s Ok: Rising star joins Cho at the top

Every golfer wants to hit the ball farther on the course to improve and increase opportunities of making the game easier. The distance the ball travels is now a major factor in tournament golf whether we like it or not. As a coach "how to get more distance" is the most common question I am asked. How to get your clubhead speed up and club swinging faster is the job of any good coach. I simply work out what is preventing any player from swinging to their full potential. I check the basics, posture and alignment to determine if this may be causing any of the problems. It is not rocket science. In order to create quickness at the exact moment, the clubhead strikes the ball, all technical and mechanical elements must be spot on. Then strength, stamina and muscle building must be added to the recipe. Newly-crowned US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick is renowned for his straightness and being a good putter but his added distance has now given him more birdie opportunities. … [Read more...] about A simple exercise to gain distance and play better

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 BETHESDA, Md. - In Gee Chun leaned over her ball on the 18th green - at the 72nd and final hole of the Women's PGA Championship - then swung her putter back and delivered a pure, authoritative stroke. The rousing ovation and fist pump that followed after the ball vanished into the cup got the celebration started for the wire-to-wire winner in the first women's major at Congressional Country Club. "I made it," Chun said later while standing next to the glistening, oversize trophy. "I'm so happy I made it. My body is still shaking, though." She won by a stroke at 5-under-par 283. Several paces off the green stood Lexi Thompson, who moments earlier had hugged her caddie, Will Davidson, after she missed a 12-foot birdie putt that would have put her in position for a playoff. It was the last of too many misses with her least reliable club, and she was unable to protect another lead … [Read more...] about In Gee Chun wins Women’s PGA title after Lexi Thompson falters late

On a course that has served as the backdrop for some of golf's most indelible moments, South Korea's In Gee Chun, a mathematics prodigy in her youth, didn't spend much time counting the birdies that led to her record-setting first round Thursday at the Women's PGA Championship. Chun instead was too busy discussing with her caddie an annoying pimple on her lip and how much she enjoyed the kiwis she and her team found at a Korean market not far from Congressional Country Club in Bethesda. The carefree demeanor allowed Chun to declutter her mind, ignore recent travails and collect nine birdies for an 8-under-par 64, a record at the renovated Blue Course and the lowest score in the first round of the Women's PGA Championship, the third major of the season. Seeking her first victory in four years, the two-time major champion completed the morning tee times seven shots clear of a cluster of players, including Americans Nelly Korda, the world No. 2, and ninth-ranked Jennifer Kupcho, … [Read more...] about In Gee Chun cards nine birdies in record round to lead Women’s PGA

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announces a revamp of the PGA Tour designed to counter the rise of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series NEW YORK: PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announced a sweeping overhaul of the circuit on Wednesday in a move designed to dissuade players from defecting to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. At a press conference in Connecticut on the eve of the tour's Traveler's Championship, Monahan confirmed details of a plan that leaked out on Tuesday to revamp the tour. The sweeping reforms include a return to a calendar year season starting in 2024, and the creation of three international events at the end of the season. In addition, eight designated tour events will see prize money boosted significantly with purses averaging at around $20 million. The season-ending FexExCup playoffs would also see revised field sizes from 2023, with 70 players for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, 50 players at the BMW Championship, and 30 players at the Tour … [Read more...] about PGA Tour confirms schedule overhaul, prize money boost

Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand plays a shot at the US Women's Open this month. (AFP photo) BETHESDA: Defending champion Nelly Korda and her rivals -- including eight Thais -- will chase a record US$9 million purse at this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship after organisers announced a doubling of prize money for the event on Tuesday. The third women's major of the year tees off at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland today with Korda attempting to repeat her 2021 Women's PGA victory. A successful title defence will see Korda earn a winner's cheque of $1.35 million after the hefty boost in prize money announced by organisers on the eve of the tournament. Eight Thai players are in the field this week. They are Atthaya Thitikul, Patty Tavatanakit, Ariya Jutanugarn, Moriya Jutanugarn, Jasmine Suwannapura, Pajaree Anannarukarn, Wichanee Meechai and Pornanong Phatlum. LPGA Tour rookie Atthaya, 19, is the highest-ranked Thai at No.5. She has already been an LPGA … [Read more...] about Atthaya, 7 Thais chase major crown

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 36 FORT WORTH - It's a Saturday afternoon in early January, and I am sitting in a sunny tasting room at Firestone & Robertson's Whiskey Ranch, set on 112 acres south of downtown Fort Worth. A back patio offers up a selfie-worthy view of the city's ever-growing skyline. When I tell people that my Saturday will consist of visiting a whiskey ranch, their eyes light up like I'm going to Disneyland. The term "ranch" evokes freedom, expanse and a rootsy Lone Star vibe that excites even those who don't drink whiskey. It's genius. RELATED: Revisiting the dazzling, hidden suites at the top of the Crowne Plaza next to the Astrodome "Whiskey Ranch was the perfect name because it tells you … [Read more...] about Sipping on the spirit of Texas at Whiskey Ranch in Forth Worth