Scottie Scheffler’s putter goes ice cold, but near ace at The Open has him lurking at Royal Troon
Scottie Scheffler couldn’t make a single putt longer than eight feet at Royal Troon on Saturday, but the world number one still trails leader Billy Horschel by two points after 54 holes in the British Open. His lurking status is due in large part to his incredible play from tee to green, which was on […]
Shane Lowry’s scorching hot putter leads to career first at The Open
Shane Lowry entered the British Open at Royal Troon on Thursday looking unbeatable. The 2019 British Open champion shot a bogey-free 5-under 66 in tough conditions. He’s in sole second place, one stroke behind Daniel Brown, who shot a bogey-free 6-under 65. Only 17 players shot below par in the first round – a testament […]
Rory McIlroy’s putter lets him down at Scottish Open, yet feels ready for Royal Troon
Rory McIlroy struggled on the greens at the Genesis Scottish Open but still managed to finish in a tie for fourth place. He finished fourth behind Scotsman Robert McIntyre, who won the tournament last year despite his putting been poor for most of the week. McIntyre, like McIlroy did a year ago, birdied the 18th […]
Scottie Scheffler’s putter abandons him, goes wrong way on U.S. Open leaderboard
Scottie Scheffler, who narrowly made the cut and started the day at 5 over par, could have shot 67 or even 66 at the U.S. Open on Saturday. He played much better from tee to green than he had over the first two days of the championship, creating plenty of birdie opportunities, but his putter […]
Scottie Scheffler tosses putter in frustration at Charles Schwab
Maybe Scottie Scheffler is human after all. Scheffler struggled uncharacteristically at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth and was visibly frustrated on Friday. On the 11th hole, Scheffler’s second of the day, he had a birdie putt from the edge of the green, but the ball went wide left and […]
Scottie Scheffler holes out twice at Genesis Invitational; who needs a putter
Scottie Scheffler has struggled to make short putts in recent years. This week’s Genesis Invitational saw his putting woes become clear. So, what does the No. 1 player in the world do when his flat stick doesn’t work properly? He holed out twice in the first 11 holes Friday. Scheffler’s first hole out After starting […]
Cameron Young rides hot putter, goes nuclear to lead Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Cameron Young's putter was as hot as Dubai's summer weather. The 26-year-old American rested on a flat stick Friday to card an 8-under 64, one of the lowest rounds ever at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. He leads the tournament by three strokes over Brits Andy Sullivan and Adrian Mellonk. Poland enters the weekend. “I […]
Rose Zhang’s clutch putter saves Solheim Cup match for Team USA in four-ball
Rose Zhang and Megan Kang were Team USA’s first group out of the four-ball session on the first day of the Solheim Cup. The LPGA rookie’s putter came to life on the back nine, halving the match against Team Europe and saving the match. The Jean and Kang pairing was a great choice for captain […]
Shot Putter Goes Above And Beyond To Make Sure Her Team Doesn’t Get Disqualified
Coming last can also bring about positive change. 29-year-old Belgian shot put and hammer thrower Jolian Bunkou entered the 100m hurdle race to prevent his team from being disqualified. She may have come last, but thanks to her the team will be able to compete another day. Beomkou slowly jumped over the hurdles to avoid […]
Belgium shot putter Jolien Boumkwo runs 100-meter hurdles
Belgium’s Jorian Bungkuo is the ultimate team player with a great sense of humor. The European shot put thrower was forced to substitute in the 100m hurdles event after teammates Anne Zagre and Hanne Klaes were unable to compete through injury. Beomkwo, 29, laughed as he overwhelmed his rivals to the starting line. Begium’s Jorian […]