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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Golf video instruction: Better putting could be all about tempo
Putting is often overlooked during practice because it's not the most exciting part of golf. However, sinking a 20-foot birdie putt on the course can be one of the most thrilling moments in the game. Fitness guru and Professional Long Driver Averee Dovsek explains her recent breakthrough with her putting stroke that has completely transformed her game. She's now making putts more consistently. Advertisement Tempo is crucial in putting because it creates consistency and control. A smooth, steady tempo helps ensure the putter head moves at the right speed throughout the stroke, leading to more accurate distance and direction. When your tempo is too quick or too jerky, it's easy to mis-hit the ball or struggle with distance control. To see the video, click here. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Golf video instruction: Better putting could be all about tempo
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Golfweek's 2025 Father's Day Gift Guide
Golfweek's 2025 Father's Day Gift Guide From stylish footwear to electronics, sweet-sippin' bourbon to cashmere sweaters and fitness trackers ... we know what Dads want. A few years ago, as my wife was trying to figure out what to get me for Father's Day, it occurred to her that I have been creating Father's Day and holiday gift guides for Golfweek for well over a decade, so if she needed an idea or two, those lists would probably be a good place look. As someone who writes about golf equipment and technology, I'm not against buying someone a golf club. However, I advocate custom fitting, and knowing exactly what a golfer needs can be tricky, which is why gift certificates to local golf specialty stores and pro shops are always a smart choice. In the list below, you will find plenty of things that golf-loving dads will enjoy, along with other products that most men would love to receive on the morning of June 15 before they settle in to watch the final round of the U.S. Open. Adidas Gazelle Spikeless golf shoes, $120 Combining the classic look of some of Adidas' most popular casual sneakers with a lugged outsole designed for golf, the Gazelle is perfect for relaxed days on the course that transition to extended hours at the 19th hole. Shop Adidas Gazelle spikeless golf shoes Blade and Bow Bourbon Whiskey, $50 A favorite of 2023 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark, this bourbon smells fruity and starts with tastes of dried apricots and pears, then has a lingering finish of charred oak and spices. If Dad is looking for something refreshing after a hot 18 holes, try a Kentucky Caddie – Blade and Bow, peach iced tea, lemonade, and a sprig of mint. Shop Blade and Bow bourbon Bushnell A1-Slope laser rangefinger, $299.99 Bushnell makes the most-used laser rangefinders on just about every professional tour, and while the company makes more sophisticated models, you'd be hard pressed to find a smaller unit packed with all the features a golfer needs. The A1-Slope is accurate to within a yard from up to 350 yards away from a flag, has a powerful magnet so it can stick securely to a golf cart, is water-resistant, and provides actual yardages along with "plays like" distances. Shop Bushnell A-1 Slope laser rangefinder FootJoy HyperFlex golf shoes, $225 This new shoe blends sneaker styling with modern materials and a mixture of ground-grabbing traction elements and replaceable spikes. The ControlKnit+ strap on the side provides extra lateral support, while StratoFoam in the midsole provides extra cushioning. Shop FJ HyperFlex golf shoes HyperIce HyperBoot, $899 The collaboration between Nike and HyperIce was one of the stars of the 2025 PGA Merchandise Show because after you put the boots on, they provide a warming massage, promote circulation and enhance both your warm-up routine and cool down after exercise. And yes, you can walk around in the HyperBoot while it does all that. Shop Hyperice x Nike HyperBoot Johnnie-O 20th Anniversary Original 4-Button polo, $89 This is the shirt that John O'Donnell started the company with, a classic, 100% cotton polo with four buttons, a relaxed fit, vibrant colors, and the perfect blend of West Coast cool mixed with East Coast Prep. Shop Johnnie-O original four-button golf polo Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit Golf Trouser, $109 Signing Min Woo Lee and Max Homa during the off-season proved that Lululemon is serious about making functional, smart-looking golf apparel for men. The ABC Slim-Fit Golf Trouser features stretch elastic panels on the waistband, water- and abrasion-resistant fabric, provides UV protection (SPF 40), and a slim, modern fit. Shop Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit golf pants Momentous Fuel Drink Mix, $29.95 Golfweek tried this energy drink mix at the PGA Merchandise Show and loved it. Sold in 15-serving jars, but we like the 10-package travel packs, which come in mango, strawberry lime and cherry berry flavors, because you can drop a few in your golf bag and then add the mixture to your water bottle on the course for a boost that isn't loaded with sugar. Shop Momentous Fuel drink mix Ping Hoofer Lite golf bag, $245 Year after year, Ping's Hoofer remains one of the best-made golf bags in the business. This model boasts a four-way top, nine pockets, and comes in loads of different colors and patterns. The zipper rangefinder pocket, padded and convertible shoulder straps, and cart strap panel are among the details that make this bag outstanding. Shop Ping Hoofer Lite golf bag Ralph Lauren Washable Cashmere Hooded Sweater, $348 Cashmere is not only luxurious, but also highly functional for golfers because it is so light, compressible, and warm, making it perfect for early-morning rounds or layered under a shell on rainy, cold days. This top will be as at home on the course as it will be in stylish lounges and restaurants. Shop Ralph Lauren Washable Cashmere hoodie SkyCaddie Pro X4 Golf GPS, $349 plus subscription The size of a smartphone, this GPS device features a 4-inch, full-color LCD touchscreen display, actively changes yardages to hazards, the green, and other course features, and takes advantage of SkyCaddie's 35,000 proprietary, verified course maps. The 18-hour battery life means the Pro X4 will last longer on the course than Dad. Shop SkyCaddie Pro 4x Ultimate Ears Miniroll speaker, $79.99 This Bluetooth speaker can pair with any smartphone and features a 12-hour battery life, making it ideal for the course. A rubber clasp on the back allows the Miniroll to be affixed to your golf bag or golf cart, and when there are more than one Minirolls in the area, PartyUp mode allows them to sync and play the same song. Shop Ultimate Ears Miniroll speaker Whoop 5.0, $199, $239 or $359 per year Worn by Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda and scores of professional golfers, Whoop is the official fitness wearable of the PGA and LPGA tours. The new 5.0 strap has a battery that lasts up to 14 days while it continuously monitors your fitness, recovery and sleep patterns. It can now also provide on-demand AFib detection, provide ECG readings, and check your blood pressure. Shop Whoop 5.0 Yeti Hard 15 Cooler, $200 Whether Dad is on a road trip, spending a day watching the kids at a soccer tournament, or relaxing outside, this easy-to-carry cooler – which can hold 22 cans of whatever wets your whistle or 16 pounds of ice – will keep things frosty all day thanks to a pressure-injected polyurethane design. Virtually indestructible, it comes with a five-year warranty. Shop Yeti Roadie 15 cooler
USA Today
7 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday tee times: Schedule, groups, how to watch for May 31
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday tee times: Schedule, groups, how to watch for May 31 Show Caption Hide Caption Casa de Campo is an experience you have to see to believe Golfweek gives you a detailed look at one of the best golf resorts in the Caribbean, Casa de Campo is an experience you have to see to believe. Here's the full tee time schedule for Round 3 at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday for May 31 and how to watch all the action. Or see our sortable schedule to filter by golfer. The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday tee times today All times Eastern and accurate as of Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. Third Round 1st Tee 10:00 a.m.: Hideki Matsuyama 10:05 a.m.: Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark 10:15 a.m.: Matt Kuchar, Adam Hadwin 10:25 a.m.: Justin Thomas, Matt Fitzpatrick 10:36 a.m.: Michael Kim, Max Greyserman 10:47 a.m.: Alex Noren, Stephan Jaeger 10:58 a.m.: Brandt Snedeker, Adam Scott 11:09 a.m.: Thomas Detry, Nick Dunlap 11:20 a.m.: Jhonattan Vegas, Harry Higgs 11:31 a.m.: Denny McCarthy, Viktor Hovland 11:42 a.m.: Sepp Straka, Si Woo Kim 11:58 a.m.: Max Homa, Tommy Fleetwood 12:09 p.m.: Min Woo Lee, Sam Stevens 12:20 p.m.: Andrew Novak, Maverick McNealy 12:31 p.m.: Austin Eckroat, Ludvig Aberg 12:42 p.m.: Davis Thompson, Corey Conners 12:53 p.m.: Tony Finau, Bud Cauley 1:04 p.m.: Rickie Fowler, Keegan Bradley 1:15 p.m.: Robert MacIntyre, Patrick Cantlay 1:26 p.m.: Taylor Pendrith, Sungjae Im 1:37 p.m.: Ryan Gerard, Eric Cole 1:48 p.m.: Harris English, Justin Rose 2:04 p.m.: Mackenzie Hughes, Jacob Bridgeman 2:15 p.m.: Collin Morikawa, Ryan Fox 2:26 p.m.: Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley 2:37 p.m.: Tom Hoge, Jordan Spieth 2:48 p.m.: Shane Lowry, Sam Burns 2:59 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Akshay Bhatia 3:10 p.m.: Nick Taylor, Ben Griffin Watch golf every week with Fubo (free trial). The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday leaderboard, scores, how to watch See leaderboard and results for the players listed above Third Round Coverage CBS, ESPN
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Wicket comes away big winner as Golfweek's Tech Lab makes 'major' move to Charlotte
Wicket comes away big winner as Golfweek's Tech Lab makes 'major' move to Charlotte Show Caption Hide Caption Wicket wins Golfweek Tech Lab grand prize Wicket's facial authentication platform took home the $25K prize at Golfweek Tech Lab, presented by T-Mobile for Business. The 2nd annual Golfweek Tech Lab, presented by T-Mobile for Business, was held in Charlotte. 18 startups competed for awards in five categories, plus a grand prize. Wicket, a facial recognition ticketing system, won the grand prize. Other category winners included VRTL, Platform Golf, and Play Anywhere. If the first Golfweek Tech Lab, held in 2024 at the PGA of America's new Frisco headquarters, proved the perfect starting point for a new festival focused on golf innovation, this year's gathering in Charlotte — just days before the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow — cemented the event as a major player in the yearly golf calendar. With 18 startups on site, the second annual event, again presented by T-Mobile for Business and produced by Golfweek and underdog venture team, included a session with Scott Gutterman, the PGA Tour's SVP/digital and broadcast technologies. 'If you look back across the history of the sport, the sport has always evolved, the sport has always changed,' Gutterman said. "We will always uphold the tradition of the game, but we want to be looking forward. We want to be looking forward to what does golf mean to new and developing demographics.' That sentiment was echoed by others at the conference, one that saw a guest panel of judges, including venture capitalists and business leaders from the world of golf. That group selected the winners of a best-in-show competition with participating companies hoping to earn recognition across five categories, as well as a grand prize. The judges evaluated each startup based on set criteria, including video submissions, onsite demonstration, and presentation to judges. The winners were announced by T-Mobile's SVP of Systems Realization Grant Castle. The grand prize winner was Wicket, which uses facial recognition to scan people into sporting events by linking them with their tickets. According to its mission statement, Wicket features a "biometrics platform that enhances the experience for fans, guests, and employees while providing a smooth, seamless experience for clients and teams, allowing them to leverage existing assets effectively." The company is based in Massachusetts. The category winners were: Fan Engagement: VRTL Athlete Performance: Platform Golf Digital & Media: Play Anywhere Business Solutions: Wicket 5G: Wicket According to Nate Scott, the vice president and general manager of sports and events for Gannett, Golfweek's Tech Lab was an unmitigated success. "I'm delighted with our second year of Tech Lab. I'm a geek for this stuff, and seeing how entrepreneurs are imagining the future of the sport is always super exciting to see," Scott said. "Golf has had a reputation for being set in its ways, yet I think there's as much experimentation and innovation happening in the sport as any other."
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
DraftKings Sued for $14.2M over PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am Result
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Last year at the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the weather would not cooporate. PGA Tour Officials had to delay the final round of the tournament multiple times until they ultimately decided to award a winner after 54 holes. Wyndham Clark was the leader and won the tournament. However, why is a 2024 event even mentioned in 2025? Well, Nicholas Bavas, a man from Iowa, is taking on DraftKings. He is sueing the popular sports betting website for $14.2 million in alleged winnings, per a report from Golfweek. Bavas is sueing the sports betting website and its subsidary Crown IA Gaming and claims that they unfairly voided his bets he placed for the 2024 event. Despite there being a chance that the event could get canceled, Bavas and many other bettors continued to put money down on players in the lead. It seems he was aware of this, but DraftKings continued to allow people to bet, so Bavas did. His lawsuit accuses the website for a "dizzying array of interlocking sets of rules that may or may not govern each bet depending on the type of wager placed, the specific event, and the particular sport ...when DraftKings makes an error or accepts a bet it should not have, or when unforeseen events occur that require an unanticipated large payout by DraftKings, then it seems different rules apply." PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Wyndham Clark of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 05, 2024 in Pebble Beach,... PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Wyndham Clark of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 05, 2024 in Pebble Beach, California. More Photo byBevas allegedly placed five bets on the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, all on the outcome of the event. The lawsuit states that he did this in the late hours of Saturday, Feb. 3. He watched the weather continue to come down as historic rains drenched the California area. The first bet he allegedly made came shortly after 10 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2024. Bevas made a $100 bet for a "20 Picks" parlay. Parlays are the type bet when the bettor selects multiple things to happen, and needs to hit each one correctly or the bet loses. Because of that, the payout grows exponentially with the amount of bets. Bevas' bet would have earned him $4,651,571 if all of his picks were correct, and the lawsuit claims that, DraftKings accepted this wager. The second bet came at 10:18 p.m. when he put $25 on a different kind of parlay. This one was picking top 20 finishers for an opportunity to win $250,068. Bevas placed his third bet at 11:22 p.m. on Feb. 3. It was for $50 and was identical to the first one, and his potential earnings was $2,325,786. Just before midnight at 11:59 p.m., Bevas made his fourth wager. It was another one identical to the first, for another $100. That payout was $4,651,571. The last bet came at 12:02 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2024. It was the exact same as the third one but for $50 with the potential to win $2,325,786. Tour officials would delay the tournament that Sunday, Feb. 4 because of rain and wind. They continued to push back the start time until 9:15 p.m. when the PGA Tour finally announced the tournamnet would not be able to play the next day, ultimately ending the event after 54 holes. The rub lies in the fact that Bevas bet on what the current leaderboard looked like. Essentially, he was betting that the tournament would end after just 54 holes. The lawsuit states that because of that decision, all five of his bets would hit, and he should recieve $14.2 million in winnings. Bevas' lawsuit alleges that the the betting site "unilaterally voided" all five of the wagers and gave him back his money. DraftKings cites its rules about "future bets" placed after the final shot of what is later determined to be the last round are canceled. However, this is where it gets interesting as the Dallas County resident stated in his lawsuit that the rule does not seem to apply to bets on multiple players, which was the case for all of his parlay wagers. The lawsuit is seeking damages for multiple reasons. The first is for breach of contract and the second is for violating consumer-protection laws. His lawyer also claims they changed the rules after this specific tournament. "If he had lost the bet and said, 'I want my money back because I didn't think the weather was going to cancel things,' DraftKings would have kept his money," Bevas' lawyer Ben Lynch said. "The rules that DraftKings had in place at the time of the tournament did not allow them to void the bets. They changed the rules after this tournament." Bevas strategically placed these bets with the understanding that the weather could potentially cause a premature ending. He was not the only person who placed wagers after that round, either. It appears many people were refunded their bets placed after play ended on Feb. 3, 2024. It caused a lot of noise on social media when the betting company voided all of those bets. Per the report, DraftKings and Crown IA Gaming have not filed any kind of response to Bevas' lawsuit. More Golf: Xander Schauffele Settles Driver Test Debate with 'Cork Bat' Analogy
