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Florida State Coach Amy Bond discovered an unused Titleist ProV1 golf ball embedded in the second fairway at Seminole Legacy Golf Club during the concluding round of the Florida State Match Up. She gave this newly found ball to junior player Lottie Woad at the third tee box and requested she autograph it. “For what?” Woad asked. Bond anticipated that a child would come along later in the day to keep an eye on things, and he thought it might be enjoyable to have a ball autographed by the top-ranked amateur golfer. During the fourth hole, Bond presented the ball to a small girl instead. Later, on the fifth hole, this young girl approached Woad to express her gratitude and request taking a picture together. Of course, Woad couldn't help but jump in. This season, Bond finds herself in an exceptional and desirable situation with her team. Not only does she have one player ranked number one globally, but also another who holds such distinction. Woad, the winner of the 2024...

On this Friday, Scottie Scheffler acted as though it were April 2024 and displayed his finest form at the Memorial Park Golf Club. Heading into the 17th hole during the second round, the world’s top-ranked player is leading the Houston Open, ahead of Rasmus Hojgaard by two strokes. Supporters have been eagerly anticipating this moment throughout the entire season. a show of such caliber from Scheffler , and their responses on social media did not take long to appear: Scottie Scheffler rose from his slumber today opting for aggression, @7amTeeTime said. Good morning. Scottie Scheffler is currently dominating your favorite golfer. @_JoeSeppi posted. Well, it looks like game over for Scottie Scheffler, @lillBunnyhop noted. "Sarcasm aside, Scottie Scheffler must be quite skilled at golf," noted the commentator. @MoneyManSams . There is no lack of enthusiasts who already view Scheffler triumphing at the Masters Tournament in two weeks. Scottie ...

Rickie Fowler has been absent from the Masters tournament in three out of his last four seasons and faces significant odds of skipping it for the fourth time in five years. However, he is now attempting to qualify for Augusta National for what would be the 12th occasion throughout his professional tenure. At present, the 36-year-old ranks 105th in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), which places him just beyond the esteemed top 50 and thus excludes him from receiving an automatic invite to Augusta National. Even though alternative routes like claiming victory in a PGA Tour competition or securing one of the top 30 positions in last season’s FedEx Cup standings can lead to qualification for Augusta, Fowler hasn’t managed to claim his berth yet. However, he still has one last chance to secure his spot at Augusta: by winning this weekend in Houston. The previous Players champion is leaving no stone unturned as he aims to find himself within striking distance go...

HOUSTON (AP) — Before heading into the Masters, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy found themselves carrying umbrellas for part of their round on Thursday at the Houston Open due to gusty winds and persistent rainfall that slowed down play significantly. Keith Mitchell secured a late eagle, while Ryan Gerard squandered an early advantage by closing with two bogeys. Both ended up at 5-under 65, sharing the lead with Alejandro Tosti and Taylor Pendrith as play had to be halted due to nightfall. Scheffler wasn’t spectacular; he simply avoided mistakes, which is among his strongest traits. As the top-ranked golfer globally, he completed the round without any bogeys and included two lengthy birdies on the latter half of the course, resulting in a score of 67. This left him trailing by two strokes at the end. Scheffler commented that conditions were quite challenging today due to the rain and wind, but he was glad to maintain a clean scorecard overall. McIlroy, coming off his ...

Keith Mitchell has developed a tendency for strong beginnings. On Thursday at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, everything remained typical—except, naturally, for what happened on the first hole. Mitchell carded a 5-under 65 to tie for the first-round lead alongside Alejandro Tosti, Ryan Gerard, and Taylor Pendrith at Memorial Park. This was his fifth instance out of eight tournaments this year where he scored 68 or better in the initial round. However, returning to that initial hole—the par-4 first—where Mitchell had one of his two bogeys amidst a round featuring five birdies and an eagle. He referred to this as "a completely foolish error" following landing squarely in the center of the fairway. His subsequent attempt from 203 yards away ended up around 35 yards off target to the right, ending up in a greenside bunker rather than near the pin. Mitchell later revealed there was a rationale behind his actions. It was lift, clean and place,...

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Charley Hull finished her extended and busy day with nothing but dry socks, thanks to a flawless bogey-free round scoring 9-under-par 63 which put her ahead by one stroke over Nanna Koertz Madsen during the first round on Thursday at the Ford Championship. After missing out on the Asia swing, Nelly Korda made a strong comeback by posting four birdies on the latter half of the course and carding an opening round score of 67 in her attempt to close the gap on Hull, who continues to be as captivating as always. The key to Hull’s performance during the round at Whirlwind Golf Club was her driver, which surprised her as she didn’t know what to anticipate. Early in the week, she made adjustments to the club with assistance from a TaylorMade representative who helped fine-tune it for her needs. And I truly, truly, truly played exceptionally well today," Hull stated. "It made me feel like I was in advantageous spots frequently. My putting was quite...

Golf enthusiasts will have ample justification to return to the courses this year. Everybody's Golf Hot Shots introduces an additional installment in the enduring golf video game franchise for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Steam before the end of the year. This specific franchise has traditionally used two titles. It was known as Everybody's Golf in numerous areas, but in North America, it went by Hot Shots Golf for some time, up until the year 2017. Everybody's Golf This newest addition, Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, aims to unify the series by merging the titles under a single banner for this fresh iteration. However, there’s an intriguing development regarding the specifics. The studio HYDE, responsible for Digimon Survive, is producing this title as part of the Bandai Namco group, collaborating with Sony Interactive Entertainment. Historically, this franchise has been published by Sony, with Clap Hanz serving as the developer. Additionally, C...

The organizers of the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament have revealed that top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler will be back to retain his championship at this year’s competition. The golfer is still seeking his initial victory of the season as he recuperates from a hand injury sustained over the holiday period. Subscribe to our Newsletters In commanding style, Scheffler secured victory at the 2024 RBC Heritage tournament immediately following his triumph at the Masters. Not only is Scheffler coming back to the Lowcountry, but numerous other prominent players will be returning as well. Matt Fitzpatrick aims to secure another victory at the RBC Heritage, following his triumph over the reigning champion Jordan Spieth in a playoff during 2023. Akshay Bhatia, holding the 21st spot in the Official World Golf Rankings, is set to compete in his third appearance at the Heritage tournament. Patrick Cantlay is presently ranked 15th on the Official World Golf Ranking and consistent...

The Atlanta Drive GC emerged victorious at the first-ever TGL SoFi Cup on Tuesday evening. They defeated the New York Golf Club with a score of 4-3 during the second game of a best-of-three final series broadcasted on ESPN. Trailing initially by 3-0 through ten holes, they made an impressive comeback thanks to strong hammer gameplay and a remarkable shot from Billy Horschel. On the 14th hole, when New York was holding onto a narrow 3-2 advantage against Rickie Fowler, Horschel made an impressive putt from over 17 feet above the green. Overcome with raw emotion, he tossed his cap and club aside before letting out a loud cry to the spectators. Following the hole, Horschel addressed the crowd. ESPN's Marty Smith and described what went through his mind during and after the putt. “I felt just right, and I could tell it looked great. About two feet from the hole, I realized it was going in. Then everything went dark,” Horschel shared with S...

David Ford holds the number one position in the NCAA golf rankings, and he demonstrated his worthiness for this ranking on Tuesday. The senior from the University of North Carolina claimed victory at the 2025 Valspar Intercollegiate held at the Floridian Yacht and Golf Club. He outperformed a competitive lineup featuring top-ranked amateur Luke Clanton, recent Haskins Award recipient Jackson Koivun, along with several other leading players this season. This triumph marked Ford’s third win of the year as he carded scores of 68, 63, and 64 to end up at 18 under par. His performance secured him a two-shot margin ahead of Daniel Bennett from Texas and Jase Summy from Oklahoma. Thanks to this victory, Ford gets an automatic entry into the 2026 Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour at Innisbrook Resort. Last year, Clanton emerged as the champion of the Valspar Collegiate and participated in the tournament over the past weekend. He drove for four hours across Florida on Sunday just to...

So what exactly does minimalism mean in the world of golf course design? Many contemporary designers often find themselves grouped together under one stylistic label, even though they may produce quite distinct works. The term minimalism has essentially turned into an umbrella classification encompassing designs created by renowned creators like Tom Doak, David McLay Kidd, Gil Hanse, and the collaborative efforts of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, among others. This phrase aims to differentiate from the preceding generation of golf course designers, who depended heavily on machinery and massive amounts of soil movement to craft their designs. These earlier creators often elevated greens well beyond the natural elevation levels around them, emphasized obstacles, and meticulously shaped fairways using human intervention. Picture numerous earthen formations—mounds being particularly common. Numerous courses constructed after the 1960s sought either to generate entirely artificial lan...