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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Xander Schauffele apologizes to Scottie Scheffler for leaking non-conforming driver news
Xander Schauffele apologizes to Scottie Scheffler for leaking non-conforming driver news DUBLIN, Ohio – Xander Schauffele smiled as he remembered how ticked off he was six years ago at Royal Portrush during the 2019 British Open after he was exposed for having a non-conforming driver. 'I kind of lit a fire and threw everyone under the bus,' he said. 'I remember there was a line, and I was like, 'I'm stepping across it.'' Driver testing became a big topic of discussion again during the 107th PGA Championship when SiriusXM reported that Rory McIlroy's club had failed a USGA test ahead of the major, forcing him to switch out the head of the TaylorMade Qi10 driver he had used to win the Masters in April. He wasn't the only big-name player to fail, either. We learned during the final round that world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was on his way to winning his third career major with his backup TaylorMade driver. 'I was the one who leaked it, basically, about Scott's,' Schauffele said. 'To me, it was more of like, a credit to how good he was, ya know? I didn't realize — I apologized. I was like, 'Sorry, dude. I wasn't trying to have that be a question in your media after you just won another major.' 'It was more about, like, this guy just used his backup and absolutely rinsed the field again.' Scheffler gave a thoughtful answer, echoing Schauffele that more thorough testing needed to be implemented to make the testing more credible. Given that McIlroy has declined to comment on the subject, it refuses to go away. Last week, during his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show, Lucas Glover re-lit the fire when he said that he believes players on the PGA Tour who are required to submit their drivers for random USGA conformance testing for face flexibility have been known to avoid having their actual gamers tested by submitting a backup model for the field test instead. Speaking at the U.S. Women's Open, USGA CEO Mike Whan was quick to dismiss this possibility. 'We keep serial numbers of the driver that was given to us,' he said. 'And 90 percent of the drivers that were given to us in those practice facilities when we test are played on the first tee, and we expect 10 percent of players to be making changes anyway,' he said. Asked if he agreed with Glover's remarks that players might be circumventing driver testing, Collin Morikawa said, 'People joke about doing it, but I don't think anyone actually does.' Has he had a driver fail? 'I don't think I swing it fast enough,' he said. 'Or I don't hit enough drivers on the range. One or the other.' CT Creep, a measurement recorded in microseconds that indicates how long the ball stays in contact with the clubface during impact, is a phenomenon where a golf driver's face becomes more flexible over time, potentially exceeding legal limits. Morikawa went on to explain that the process by which a driver is graded is comparable to a traffic light – green is good, yellow passes, but use it with caution as it is on the verge of failing, and red is non-conforming. 'We want our drivers to be in yellow. It's passing, but it's like you want it to be fast, you don't want it to be slow,' he said. 'But if it's close to failing or if it's failing and it's close to cracking, I mean, what are you gaining? You're not gaining anything. Guys aren't going to hit it 25 yards further.' 'It's not like a corked bat,' Schauffele said. 'That's just not how golf works. You either swing it hard and hit it hard or you don't.' Schauffele added: 'I didn't even understand the public's negative opinion on it, it didn't really register in my head because I know, one, it's like, we hit our drivers a lot, so they creep and then they go over a line. We don't know the line — we have no clue. Unless our driver physically cracks and you start hitting these knuckle balls off the tee that disperse everywhere; then you know your driver's broken.' It's not so much about what a player is gaining but what is lost – comfort with a gamer that a player trusts. The specs may be the same, but drivers are mass-produced products and players develop relationships and preferences for specific clubs. In ways that club players could not detect, they perform differently. 'They can have all the same writing and logos on them, but the makeup of each head and shaft is slightly different,' he said. 'We have our trusty club, and then you take it out and switch it … there's a little bit of a grace period where you have to get used to it.' Does that explain why McIlroy, arguably the best driver of the ball on Tour, was spraying his tee shots around Quail Hollow and went from Grand Slam aspirations to barely making the cut and a disappointing T-47 finish? Perhaps, but until he addresses the subject – next week when he plays at the RBC Canadian Open? – we won't know for sure.
Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Lucas Glover says players can skirt driver test but USGA chief says that isn't the case
Published May 29, 2025 • 2 minute read Lucas Glover hits off the ninth tee during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DUBLIN, Ohio — Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover says players have found a way to beat the system by handing the USGA a backup driver if they get picked for random testing on the thinness of the clubface. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account That didn't bother Mike Whan, the CEO of the USGA, who says it's not that easy. 'We keep serial numbers of the driver that were given us, and 90% of the drivers that were given us in those practice facilities when we test are played on the first tee,' Whan said Tuesday ahead of the U.S. Women's Open in Wisconsin. 'And we expect 10% of players to be making changes, anyway. 'I don't think that's a real concern for us.' Glover got some attention on his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show when he said the test is not stringent enough because only about 30 drivers are randomly selected for testing. And he mentioned another loophole. 'I've been trying to think all morning and all day how to say this without sounding like it's going to sound, but most guys don't give them their real driver, anyway,' Glover said when asked why the USGA didn't just test drivers of every player. 'They give them their backup just in case. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I know a lot of guys, they keep two drivers in their bag just in case,' he said. ''Hey, oh, yeah, it's this one. It's this one right here. Yeah, do this, test this one.'' The driver testing has been going on for years because after hundreds of swings, the face gets too thin for USGA standards without the players or manufacturers being aware. Rory McIlroy's driver failed the test at the PGA Championship and he had to use a backup. Scottie Scheffler said his driver also was tested and didn't pass, though he knew it was getting close. He went on to win the PGA Championship. Whan said test results are green (pass), yellow (getting close) and red (fail). They are kept confidential to prevent a routine matter from getting too much attention, as was the case at Quail Hollow. 'If they got a yellow, they start preparing for a backup driver or switch,' Whan said. 'It seemed like a big week to everybody else. But for us, it was a pretty standard week.' Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Tennis NFL
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Glover says players can skirt the driver test. USGA chief says that isn't the case
DUBLIN, Ohio — Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover says players have found a way to beat the system by handing the USGA a backup driver if they get picked for random testing on the thinness of the clubface. That didn't bother Mike Whan, the CEO of the USGA, who says it's not that easy. 'We keep serial numbers of the driver that were given us, and 90% of the drivers that were given us in those practice facilities when we test are played on the first tee,' Whan said Tuesday ahead of the U.S. Women's Open in Wisconsin. 'And we expect 10% of players to be making changes, anyway. 'I don't think that's a real concern for us.' Glover got some attention on his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show when he said the test is not stringent enough because only about 30 drivers are randomly selected for testing. And he mentioned another loophole. 'I've been trying to think all morning and all day how to say this without sounding like it's going to sound, but most guys don't give them their real driver, anyway,' Glover said when asked why the USGA didn't just test drivers of every player. 'They give them their backup just in case. 'I know a lot of guys, they keep two drivers in their bag just in case,' he said. "'Hey, oh, yeah, it's this one. It's this one right here. Yeah, do this, test this one.'' The driver testing has been going on for years because after hundreds of swings, the face gets too thin for USGA standards without the players or manufacturers being aware. Rory McIlroy's driver failed the test at the PGA Championship and he had to use a backup. Scottie Scheffler said his driver also was tested and didn't pass, though he knew it was getting close. He went on to win the PGA Championship. Whan said test results are green , yellow and red . They are kept confidential to prevent a routine matter from getting too much attention, as was the case at Quail Hollow. 'If they got a yellow, they start preparing for a backup driver or switch,' Whan said. 'It seemed like a big week to everybody else. But for us, it was a pretty standard week.' For the second time in three years, Will Zalatoris is missing the heart of the PGA Tour season because of back surgery. Zalatoris, 28, posted a message on Instagram on Monday saying that instability and discomfort in his back this spring kept getting worse, and tests revealed another round of herniated discs. He had surgery on Friday and said he would be out until the fall. 'I'm happy to say I woke up feeling good and excited about my long-term health,' Zalatoris said. 'Time to focus on my recovery and get back after it.' He hit his peak in 2022 when he lost in a playoff at the PGA Championship, missed a 15-foot putt that would have forced a playoff at the U.S. Open and won a playoff in the PGA Tour playoffs opener. He withdrew the following week at the BMW Championship with back pain , and had his first surgery in 2023. Zalatoris reached No. 7 in the world after 2022. He now is at No. 84. The PGA Tour is adding three players straight out of college from the PGA Tour University ranking, a program aimed at creating a quicker path from college to the pros. A fourth player, Auburn sophomore Jackson Koivun, also earned a PGA Tour card through the accelerated program for underclassmen. Koivun told Golf Digest he would defer membership and return for his junior year at Auburn. Koivun picked up his final point by finishing in the top 10 at the NCAA championship on Monday. He turned 20 last week, making him the youngest player to get a card through the PGA Tour University Accelerated program. North Carolina senior David Ford finished atop the PGA Tour University ranking and will have PGA Tour membership the rest of the year. Florida State junior Luke Clanton earned enough points through the accelerated program and will make his pro debut next week in the Canadian Open. Vanderbilt senior Gordon Sargent secured his PGA Tour card in October 2023 and stayed in school. The biggest move Monday came from UCLA senior Pablo Ereno. He tied for sixth in the NCAA championship — the best finish by a Bruins player since Patrick Cantlay tied for fourth in 2012 — and moved from No. 12 to No. 10 in the ranking. That gives him Korn Ferry Tour membership the rest of the year, instead of a spot on PGA Tour Americas. Incoming LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler learned how different people have different expectations, all because of a conversation with his three young sons. Kessler said he and wife Nicole sat down with their boys — ages 9, 7 and 5 — to explain that he had been offered the job as LPGA commissioner and he wanted their thoughts. He said the oldest asked a dozen qualifying questions to make sure this was the right fit. 'Our 7-year-old said, 'But Dad, you're a boy and I'm a boy, so why don't you just do boy sports?'' Kessler said. 'Which by the way, provided the most incredible teaching moment and we shared with them, 'Look if all we did in life were things that looked like us, that sounded like us, we're sort of missing the plot and leaving so much richness in life on the table.'' Leave it to the 5-year-old to get right to the point. Kessler had told the boys they would take them out of school on occasion so they could join their parents on tour. That included stops in Europe and Asia. 'Our 5-year-old looked at me and said, 'But Dad, do they sell chocolate milk in Asia?' 'It just goes to show you that different stakeholders have different concerns, and it's certainly no different in the Kessler family.' The Korn Ferry Tour will have a new tournament in South Carolina next year. The Colonial Life Charity Classic will be May 14-17 at The Woodcreek Club near Columbia. It will be the second Korn Ferry Tour event in South Carolina, which also has two PGA Tour stops. ... The Senior PGA Championship is moving to The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, for the next three years starting in 2026. The senior major will be played April 16-19, getting it off the crowded May calendar. It was held this year after the PGA Championship and was the second straight week of a PGA Tour Champions major. ... Ben Griffin became the first player in 10 years to make eagle on the first hole of the final round and go on to win. Griffin won the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial. ... Colonial runner-up Matti Schmid and Bud Cauley, who closed with a 67 to finish third, earned spots in the Memorial this week. Max Homa was No. 10 in the world when he played the Memorial last year. He arrived at Muirfield Village this year at No. 87. 'I can't answer your question because I don't like them.' — Jack Nicklaus, on why a golf course should have a long par 3. golf: /hub/golf
USA Today
18-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
PGA Championship 2025 live updates: Leaderboard, best pairings in final round Quail Hollow
PGA Championship 2025 live updates: Leaderboard, best pairings in final round Quail Hollow Let's have a Sunday. After three days of tight competition and some weather mixed in, there should be a solid final round on tap at the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the 107th PGA Championship, first at Quail Hollow since 2017 and fourth in the Tar Heel state. PGA Championship 2025 leaderboard First off, be sure to check out the PGA Championship leaderboard throughout the day. PGA Championship weather forecast for Sunday The forecast provided by Accuweather for Sunday says the high temperature will be 86 and "less humid with clouds and sunshine." The report also indicates that there's virtually no chance of a thunderstorm. PGA Championship final round hole locations Hole locations for the final round of the PGA Championship — PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) May 18, 2025 PGA Championship 2025 Sunday tee times The complete Sunday tee times can be found here. Where to watch the 2025 PGA Championship on Friday Sunday, May 18 Third round replay, 6 a.m. ET to 10 a.m. ET, CBS Sports Network Final round, 8 a.m. ET to 10 a.m. ET, ESPN+ Final round featured holes/featured groups, 8 a.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, ESPN+ Final round, 10 a.m. ET to 1 p.m., ESPN Final round, ESPN Bet at the PGA Championship, 10 a.m. ET to 1 p.m. ET, ESPN2 Final round, 1 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, CBS Final round, 1 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Final round, 2 p.m. ET to 7 p.m., PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM Live from the PGA Championship, 7 p.m. ET to 9 p.m. ET, Golf Channel, NBC Sports app Clubhouse Report, 8 p.m. ET to 9 p.m., CBS Sports Network Final round replay, 9 p.m. ET to 3 a.m. ET, CBS Sports Network We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Golfweek operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where to watch 2025 PGA Championship on TV, streaming for Saturday's third round
Where to watch 2025 PGA Championship on TV, streaming for Saturday's third round The 107th PGA Championship started with 156 golfers. After the 36-hole cut, we're down to 74 as we head to the weekend. Sunday evening, someone will be hoisting the Wanamaker Trophy at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. But first, it's time for Saturday's third round action. ESPN and CBS are teaming up for the TV coverage. Paramount+ (CBS) an ESPN+ streaming will complement the television coverage. Golf Channel is on location for its Live From show each night. Where, how to watch the 2025 PGA Championship Saturday, May 17 Third round, 8 a.m. ET to 10 a.m. ET, ESPN+ Third round featured holes/featured groups, 8 a.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, ESPN+ Third round, 10 a.m. ET to 1 p.m., ESPN Third round, ESPN Bet at the PGA Championship, 10 a.m. ET to 1 p.m. ET, ESPN2 Third round, 1 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, CBS Third round, 1 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Third round, 2 p.m. ET to 7 p.m., PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM Live from the PGA Championship, 7 p.m. ET to 9 p.m. ET, Golf Channel, NBC Sports app Clubhouse Report, 8 p.m. ET to 9 p.m., CBS Sports Network Sunday, May 18 Third round replay, 6 a.m. ET to 10 a.m. ET, CBS Sports Network Final round, 8 a.m. ET to 10 a.m. ET, ESPN+ Final round featured holes/featured groups, 8 a.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, ESPN+ Final round, 10 a.m. ET to 1 p.m., ESPN Final round, ESPN Bet at the PGA Championship, 10 a.m. ET to 1 p.m. ET, ESPN2 Final round, 1 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, CBS Final round, 1 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, Paramount+ Final round, 2 p.m. ET to 7 p.m., PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM Live from the PGA Championship, 7 p.m. ET to 9 p.m. ET, Golf Channel, NBC Sports app Clubhouse Report, 8 p.m. ET to 9 p.m., CBS Sports Network Final round replay, 9 p.m. ET to 3 a.m. ET, CBS Sports Network We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Golfweek operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
