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Inside Lydia Ko’s tearful journey to Olympic glory and the Hall of Fame

By: Sean Zak

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Matt Kuchar reacts to a birdie putt at the Wyndham.

On a marathon PGA Tour Sunday, there’ll be 2 tournaments in 1

With a 36-hole Sunday set for thw Wyndham Championship, there will be two tournaments in one for players like Matt Kuchar.
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Asterisk Talley

They advanced to Women’s Amateur final — then had folks going to history book

Rianne Malixi and Asterisk Talley advanced to the U.S. Women’s Amateur final — then had folks going to the history book.
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Lydia Ko tearful after olympic win

Inside Lydia Ko’s tearful journey to Olympic glory and the Hall of Fame

Lydia Ko spent 2023 crying in hotel rooms. But in Paris on Sunday, after she’d won gold and a Hall of Fame spot, tears of joy followed.
News
Nelly Korda's shank on the 15th hole at Le Golf National derailed her hopes of a medal. After the round, she addressed what went wrong.

Nelly Korda says untimely Olympic shank hints at larger problem

Nelly Korda’s shank on the 15th hole at Le Golf National derailed her hopes of a medal. After the round, she addressed what went wrong.
News
Lydia Ko

In Olympic victory, the real Lydia Ko came out with 1 gesture 

In her Olympic victory at Le Golf National, the real Lydia Ko came out with one gesture. “Lydia has always been like that,” Rose Zhang said.
News
Lydia Ko celebrates winning the gold medal during round 4 of the women's golf individual stroke play of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, south-west of Paris, on August 10, 2024.

Lydia Ko clinches gold medal, LPGA Hall of Fame in dramatic Olympic finish

In a stunning performance in Paris, Lydia Ko claimed the Olympic gold medal—and a berth in the Hall of Fame—with a final-round 71.
News
Morgan Pressel

‘Stumbled over my words’: Analyst apologizes for swearing on Olympics broadcast

Analyst Morgan Pressel apologized for swearing during the Olympics third-round broadcast. “I stumbled over my words,” she said.
Instruction
Many amateur golfers don't have a pre-shot routine they can rely on to lock in before addressing their ball. Here's 10 reasons why you should

10 reasons why a go-to setup routine is invaluable

Many amateur golfers don’t have a pre-shot routine they can rely on to lock in before addressing the ball. Here’s 10 reasons why you should.
Approach Shots
When you're struggling with ball-striking, this simple drill can help - and all you need is a golf towel to try it, says Peter Kostis

Looking for a better ball-striking drill? A towel is all you need

When you’re struggling with ballstriking, this simple drill can help. All you need is a golf towel to try it, says Peter Kostis.
Instruction
Pro golfer looks at scorecard during golf round

Cut these 3 common mistakes and you’ll consistently break 85

Wondering how to break 85 with consistency? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Durland shares 3 mistakes you must avoid during a round.
Instruction
Scottie Scheffler

Teaching pro: ‘99 percent’ of players who ask for help are gripping club wrong

Teaching pro Michael Alexander says “99 percent” of players who ask him for help are gripping the club wrong. He demonstrated this in a video.
Driving
20-year-old amateur Luke Clanton shares a few moves that can help players with smaller frames generate more power in the golf swing

How to generate more power from a smaller frame, per Luke Clanton

20-year-old amateur Luke Clanton shares a few moves that can help players with smaller frames generate more power in the golf swing.
Instruction
Bryson DeChambeau made headlines when he talked about his 'salty balls' during the U.S. Open, but he's not the first to try the method

Why golfers were testing balls in Epsom salt long before Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau made headlines when he talked about his ‘salty balls’ during the U.S. Open, but he’s not the first to try the method.
Instruction
When your ball-striking is inconsistent, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Bender says using a bucket of range balls can instantly help you improve

A range bucket can instantly improve your ball-striking. Here’s how

When your ball-striking is inconsistent, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Bender says using a bucket of range balls can instantly help you improve.
Fairway Woods
lee trevino 6-wood

Lee Trevino helped put this popular club on the map

Before it was a common sight in the bags of pros and amateurs, Lee Trevino created a one-off fairway wood that helped set a trend in motion.
Gear
Ping G430 MAX 10K driver

Winner’s Bag: Lydia Ko earns gold in women’s Olympic golf

Lydia Ko shot a final round of one-under-par 71 at Le Golf National to win gold and secure her place in the LPGA Hall of Fame.
Irons
taylormade p7cb

‘This never happens’: Why TaylorMade’s P7CB iron is stunning pros

It only took a few swings for Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa to fall head over heels for TaylorMade’s P7CB irons.
Putters
Bettinardi limited-edition Slushie putters on a red background

These special-edition Bettinardi ‘Slushie Swirl’ putters are selling out fast

Designed with a deep blue finish and “Fruit Punch” and “Blue Chill” accents, these putters are sure to be instant conversation-starters.
Drivers
taylormade golf ball is teed up in front of a taylormade driver

Are you better off playing driver or 3-wood? Use this handy guide

When should you rely on a driver over 3-wood or vice versa? These data insights can help clear things up for most golfers.
Gear
Lydia Ko hits a bunker shot

Lydia Ko could win third straight Olympic medal. Here are the clubs in her bag

Halfway through the women’s Olympic golf competition, Lydia Ko has the potential to capture a third straight medal. Here are her clubs.
Accessories
jon rahm looks through rangefinder at the Open Championship in green shirt and white hat

I tried it: The last golf travel gear you’ll ever buy

I am a traveler, which means I’m not a golfer for bells and whistles. Thankfully, with the following items, I have everything I need.
Travel
3's greenville location

3’s short-course concept expanding to Charlotte, targeting 2025 opening

Building on the success of its original location in Greenville, S.C., the team behind 3’s is looking to Charlotte and beyond.
Travel
A look at Le Golf National

Olympic course guide: 5 things to know about Le Golf National

As Olympic golf gets underway in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, here’s a quick look at the course the men and women will play.
Travel
The Chateaux Course, by Bill Coore, is one of two 18-hole designs at Cabot Bordeaux.

An ideal wine-and-golf pairing: Fast-growing Cabot acquires resort in Bordeaux

With its purchase of Golf du Medoc, in the famed wine region, Cabot expands its footprint to continental Europe.
Travel
spyglass hill golf course

This $5 greens fee might be the greatest deal in golf

At Spyglass Hill Golf Course, on the Monterey Peninsula, green fees are normally $495. A new arrangement lets kids play for much less.
Travel
the 18th hole at royal troon

Meet the 10 courses in the Open Championship rota

The R&A hosts its biggest tournament at some of the finest links courses in the world. Here are the courses in the Open Championship rota.
Travel
The Kings Course at Gleneagles, in Scotland.

The most underrated course in Scotland? Here’s what our experts say

There are 500-plus courses in Scotland, including this year’s Open host, Royal Troon. But only one counts as the biggest sleeper.
Travel
A golfer tees off at the Old Course at St. Andrews.

Planning a buddies’ trip to Scotland? Here are 5 things to know

The ancient birthplace of the game, Scotland is also an adult playground and a popular spot for group golf getaways.
Celebrities
Former NBA player Chandler Parsons at the ACC.

Here’s how this ex-NBA star has used golf to fill the void

On this week’s GOLF Subpar, ex-NBA player Chandler Parsons explained how golf helped him fill the void in retirement.
Lifestyle
A golfer hanging on to the back of a golf cart.

My playing partner asked to ride in my cart. Could I have said no? | The Etiquetteist

Offering a ride on a course to a stranger is like picking up a hitchhiker on a lonely highway. You might get an oddball in the passenger seat.
Lifestyle
Lilia Vu, Nelly Korda and Rose Zhang are sporting some ultra-stylish uniforms at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Shop our favorite pieces from J.Lindeberg’s Olympic women’s golf collection

J.Lindeberg’s showstopping Olympic golf collection features bold takes on Team USA’s patriotic color palette of red, white and blue.
Lifestyle
Si Woo Kim of South Korea plays his second shot on the 11th hole during day two of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 19, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

Wyndham Championship betting guide: 6 picks our expert loves this week

The Wyndham Championship begins on Thursday at Sedgefield CC. Here are 6 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.
Food
A plate of seared scallops

The keys to making perfectly seared scallops, courtesy of a New England chef

New England chef Omari Shaw shares the keys to making succulent, delicious and restaurant-quality scallops at home.
Lifestyle
Jack Russell Terrier pissing in the park on the grass.

Dog pee damaging your lawn? Here’s what to do when your pooch takes relief

Among the many pests that can damage your grass: dog pee. Here, according to a superintendent, is how to get ahead of the problem.
Lifestyle
Collin Morikawa joins the Scoop with Claire Rogers.

WATCH: Collin Morikawa joins the Scoop to reveal how he met his wife, Olympic hopes and more

Collin Morikawa discussed the Olympics, how “Call of Duty” helped him win the 2021 Open Championship and more on this episode of the Scoop.

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