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Irish Independent
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
The Open: Shane Lowry makes his move in Royal Portrush
live | We'll bring you updates across the week Gareth Hanna and Adam McKendry It's a massive week in Royal Portrush as the 153rd Open Championship takes place. We will bring you all the action from the course all week as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry lead the Irish challenge. 3 minutes ago Gareth Hanna The winds of change We - and the players, obviously - knew this was going to happen but the wind out there is in the opposite direction to yesterday's subtle breeze. Take the 17th, instance, yesterday the players were bouncing drivers down the slope and to the green - today it's a case of driving to the top of the hill and pitching down. Phil Mickelson did just that to give himself a look for birdie. Edit: He rolls it! Back under par after his drop shots at 11 and 14. 10 minutes ago Adam McKendry Tom McKibbin on his opening 72: 'Rory made that tee shot scarier!' On his round " There was a lot of good in there, a little bit of bad. One over, not great but not bad. Overall, not too annoyed, but not that happy either. It was a very up and down day. It was a really difficult start to overcome. I just missed the fairway on one and didn't have a good lie at all. Thought I hit a good shot on three but it came out a little bit short and I hit it down the middle of the fairway on four and was in a divot. So I was like, it's just not going my way. And then I hit a good bunker shot on five and made a birdie there and thought one-over after five isn't too bad. And then I sort of played quite nicely after that. I only struggled on the holes with the wind off the left but besides that it was okay." What will have him around for the weekend "It's just important to try and not make big numbers. I think you can certainly get a few unlucky shots out there, it's all about trying to get yourself back in position, try not to be too greedy and go for something that could ultimately make a six or a seven very easily. So when you do go out of position, just try to be patient and stick in there." On his nerves "Not too bad, I think Rory's made that (first) tee shot a lot scarier. That's all I could probably think about for the last few days! I wouldn't say I was too nervous, I just didn't really want to hit that bad of a shot. I was very happy to get it underway. It was pretty cool to get out there first, get those nerves or a little bit of unsettlement out of the way early. And to go out with two great players as well was very good." On the course: "It was tricky. Some of the pin positions are really good, they're just over slopes. I've played here so many times and you would never even think of seeing pins where they are. So it played pretty tricky." 11 minutes ago Gareth Hanna Birdie for Shane! Lowry's up to -2 and three back. Lovely roll from 15 feet and his Srixon number '15' ball drops into the middle of the cup on the 193-yard par three sixth. This atmosphere is going to get jacked if he keeps coming up the leaderboard. Also in that group, Scottie Scheffler get a par to stay -1 while Collin Morikawa follows Lowry in for a birdie to get back to level par after his bogey at the first. 15 minutes ago Gareth Hanna Leader on 18 It's a fairway wood off the 18th tee for our left-handed leader and it's straight down the middle into the fat part of the fairway. 16 minutes ago Gareth Hanna Guess who? 22 minutes ago Gareth Hanna How's my early tip doing? I was telling everybody yesterday how Ryan Fox - with two wins on the PGA Tour this year - was worth a bet. Today? Well he opened up: bogey, par, bogey, bogey, bogey, bogey, so... Bounce-back birdie at the seventh and the comeback is ON, guys! 26 minutes ago Gareth Hanna There's no 'I' in 'SCHM D' Matti Schmid is under par after a two-putt birdie at the par five second. The German has got Northern Ireland's Chris Selfridge on the bag - hopefully he's got his bib malfunction fixed since this photo was taken earlier in the week. 36 minutes ago Adam McKendry Disappointing finish It's a bogey on 18 for McKibbin as he can't hole the putt, so that's a one-over 72 that he will be disappointed with given he was, at one point, -2 and co-leader. Pádraig for birdie... no, it stays up too. Par will do for him, a four-over 75 and he'll be battling to make the weekend tomorrow. Nicolai Højgaard tidies up his par too and after a two-under 69, he's your (very!) early clubhouse leader! 39 minutes ago Adam McKendry Long putt for par If McKibbin is to finish with a flourish, he's going to have to hole out from 30 feet or so after hitting sideways out of the bunker and then pushing his approach. Pádraig has a better look at birdie after a fine shot from the fairway. It wouldn't be great but +3 wouldn't be an awful score in his bid to make the weekend. 39 minutes ago Gareth Hanna Darren drops back and Shane stays strong Darren Clarke drops another shot at the 10th after missing the fairway right, so he goes back to +2. Meanwhile, back to back pars for Shane Lowry leave him -1 after four. He hit both greens in regulations but with both putts over 35 feet, no big birdie chances. 42 minutes ago Gareth Hanna Tough Day just got better for Jason Jason Day gets his second birdie of the day at the 15th to get back to +2. 45 minutes ago Adam McKendry Bunker bound Tom McKibbin finds one of the cross bunkers off the tee on 18 needing a par to at least finish the day where he started at level-par - I'm not sure he even has a shot to the green from here. Højgaard is looking for a closing birdie from the middle of the fairway to set an impressive clubhouse lead at -3, Harrington also in the fairway. 46 minutes ago Gareth Hanna Potential bogey to actual birdie Well, that's how you lead an Open Championship. Olesen looked like he might make bogey on the par four 15th. He missed the fairway off the tee and so came up short with his approach, but his chip shot trundles up and drops into the hole. Five under par and he's now two clear of Li and Westwood. The Open on Twitter / X Chipped in from 23 yards. Jacob Skov Olesen extends his lead with a birdie on 15. The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2025 56 minutes ago Adam McKendry Referee on course That's never a good sign as one sidles up beside me on 17 with this first group. There's no major issue, they've just gotten a little slow so there's a friendly reminder to speed up a bit. Harrington's lost ball on 10 didn't help. On the green, Højgaard is already guaranteed to make at best a par as he leaves his birdie putt just shy. Here goes McKibbin from around 12 feet for his birdie. Nope. Up and out of it early. Par and he stays level. Højgaard also tidies up, as does Harrington after being in the greenside bunker with a nice putt to stay +4. Today 06:04 AM Gareth Hanna Two on the card for Scottie Scheffler The world number one, gets a two, at hole three. -1. Today 06:01 AM Gareth Hanna Mickelson at 13 The 55-year-old is now back at one under par after a drop shot at 11 and is on that downhill 199-yard par three. As Adam said earlier, it's hard to hold with the wind behind, as Mickelson's balls bounds just off the back edge. Lengthy look at birdie. Edit: Just the par and he remains -1. Today 05:56 AM Adam McKendry The crowds are here Anybody who thought the 6.35am tee time wouldn't have crowds following them all day were badly mistaken. A huge following for Harrington and McKibbin, and I'm sure there's a Dane or two here for Højgaard too. Speaking of the trio, it's three pars on 16 for them. McKibbin makes a fantastic up and down from the rubbish in front of the green to stay level-par, with the other two two-putting. Today 05:55 AM Gareth Hanna The putt that earned the lead The Open on Twitter / X Jacob Skov Olesen moves to four-under with an eagle on 12 to take the lead. The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2025 Today 05:55 AM Gareth Hanna Shane's in blue... but in the red! Here comes the Offaly man. A fine second shot into the heart of the green from 266 yards at the par five second and a two-putt sees Lowry go to red numbers at -1 early doors.
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Save 35% on golf balls with these Amazon Prime Day deals from brands like Callaway, Srixon
Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time for golfers to take advantage of big savings. While you might be tempted to check out the deals on big ticket items like rangefinders and golf clubs, what's the one thing every golfer always needs ... golf balls. While big golf ball brands rarely offer big savings, Prime Day is a different story as below you'll find golf balls from TaylorMade, Srixon, Wilson, Mizuno and more for up to 35% off. Check out all the golf ball savings below, and then head over to USA TODAY Shopping, where we'll be covering all the best Prime Day deals, including the newly slashed prices of Apple products. More Prime Day deals: We're live-tracking the best Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals. Here's what to shop first Amazon Prime Day golf ball deals USA TODAY Shopping will be covering all the savings throughout Prime Day 2025, so be sure to sign up for text alerts, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram to stay updated!
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Titleist's GT280 mini driver, new Wilson wedges and Srixon balls
Titleist's GT280 mini driver, new Wilson wedges and Srixon balls Titleist has released the GT280 mini driver, but are mini drivers right for every golfer? Last year at the Masters, Cameron Young and a handful of Titleist staff players added a TSR 2-wood to their bags, a club that was a larger, tour-only offering that helped some players hit a draw off the tee on the 10th hole and turn a right-to-left shot around the corner on the eighth hole more easily. Over the course of 2024, the TSR 2-wood found its way into other staffers' bags as well, and now that club has been released in the form of the new Titleist GT280 mini driver. Several other PGA Tour players have also added TaylorMade BRNR Mini and Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 Mini drivers to their bags over the last few seasons, and while I can't provide specific details here yet, more mini drivers are coming very soon. While these super-charged fairway woods are an interesting option for the pros, should weekend players be in the market for a mini driver? Here is a simple way to tell : YES: If you only hit your 3-wood exclusively off the tee, can easily hit fairway wood shots high but almost never need a 3-wood to reach par 5s, a mini driver could provide you with more distance than your 3-wood off the tee on holes when hitting driver brings hazards into play. NO: If you regularly hit your 3-wood from the fairway on par 4s or par 5s, struggle to hit fairway woods high or naturally have a low ball flight, then a mini driver might be challenging for you to hit and probably will be a poor fit for your game. As always, the best way to find out if a mini driver or any other clubs is right for you is to seek out the advice and help of a good custom fitter and try the clubs for yourself.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
New Srixon golf balls: What you need to know about Q-Star UltiSpeed
New Srixon golf balls: What you need to know about Q-Star UltiSpeed An additive in the core helped Srixon get more speed from this three-piece ball to help recreational players get linger and straighter off the tee. Gear: Srixon Q-Star UltiSpeed golf balls Price: $29.99 per dozen Specs: Three-piece, Surlyn-covered golf balls available in white and yellow Who it's for: Golfers who want more distance off the tee combined with a soft feel and less spin. What you should know: The newest version of the Q-Star provides more speed off the tee and less drag, which should produce longer, straighter drives and help the ball hold its line more effectively in the wind. The deep dive: Earlier this year, Srixon released updated versions of its premium golf balls — the Z-Star, Z-Star XV and Z-Star Diamond — which are already in play by pros like Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka and U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley. The brand also released an update to its budget-friendly, distance-oriented Soft Feel golf balls in February. Between those offerings lies one of the most competitive and challenging categories in the golf ball market. Many golfers want more performance than a distance ball can offer, but they don't want to pay the premium price of a tour-level ball. For designers, providing a compelling option in that space can be tricky. Enter the Srixon Q-Star UltiSpeed, a new ball that builds on last season's Q-Star Tour model. The Q-Star UltiSpeed has a three-piece construction consisting of a large rubber core, a casing layer and a thin ionomer cover. The most significant change Srixon made to this version is the addition of an additive to the core formulation. The FastLayer core is gradational, meaning it is especially soft in the center but gets firmer toward the perimeter. Srixon states that the new formulation allows the company to manage the firmness transition more effectively. The overall compression is 85, which is lower than the Z-Star balls, so the UltiSpeed should feel softer at impact, but it is higher than the Soft Feel. Srixon designed the ionomer cover with a 338-dimple pattern to create lift off the tee while reducing drag as the ball reaches its apex. In windy conditions, the Q-Star UltiSpeed should hold its line better. All these design elements should make the Q-Star UltiSpeed fast off the tee while reducing spin and providing a high launch, leading to more distance and straighter shots, according to Srixon. While golfers won't get the same high level of greenside spin as with the urethane-covered Z-Star balls, the Q-Star UltiSpeed should offer more spin on chips, pitch shots and approach shots than the Soft Feel.
USA Today
29-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Hit the links with 40% off top golf equipment deals at Amazon
Hit the links with 40% off top golf equipment deals at Amazon Shop Amazon's Big Spring Sale for high-quality golf deals from brands like Callaway, Srixon and Arccos. We are less than two weeks from the start of the Masters and it's time for golf season to kick into high gear. Whether you need a golf wardrobe revamp, or an equipment update, every level of golfer can find what they need and enjoy huge savings during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Today we bring you five deals on golf equipment during Amazon's sale from some of your favorite golf brands like Callaway, Srixon and more. Act quickly, the sale ends April 1. Whether you're looking for the latest golf tech or just some new golf balls, we've got you covered. MORE AMAZON GOLF DEALS: Save on golf apparel during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Golf rangefinder sale - Precision Pro NX9 Golf Rangefinder Elevate your game with the NX9 thanks to sharp, clear visuals up to 999 yards and adaptive slope technology that dynamically adjusts for varying terrains. There are a lot of good rangefinders out there these days, but very few of them are currently $80 off. Golf ball sale - Srixon Z-Star Diamond What do Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry and Brooks Koepka all have in common. They have all won majors, and they all play Srixon golf balls. During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, this Tour-quality Srixon golf ball is 34% off. Golf bag sale - 42% off Callaway Fairway C Golf Bag Most golfers want a bag that performs whether they're walking or riding. This option from Callaway is super lightweight and comes in a dozen different colorways Golf club sale - 25% off Odyssey Golf 11 Putter Odyssey two-ball putters have been around for almost 25 years and there's a reason they are considered to be a top putter. The 11 model was designed to increase forgiveness and improve alignment. Golf tech sale - 40% off Arccos Smart Sensor The Arccos Smart Sensor is worth every penny at full price, just ask Golfweek equipment guru David Dusek, but 40% off is a significant sale. More: Improve your home gym with deals on walking pads, weights, ice baths and more 💪
