Two PGA Tour stars mired in a funk on the golf course had a chance to emerge from their competitive darkness and lift a trophy. Only one managed to finish the job.
The iron play was strong all week for Hovland, as he finished seventh in greens in regulation and sixth in strokes gained/approach the green with his Ping i210 irons.
A common mistake everyday players make is thinking of their clubs as a “set”. Instead, a better approach is to think of them as 14 individual clubs, each suited to perform a specific task. It is a mindset that contributed mightily to Peter Malnati’s win at the Valspar Championship.
The lone player director on the PGA Tour’s policy board who truly represents the little guy used his temporary platform to remind anyone who would listen that the game is full of little guys who cherish signature moments as much or more than signature events.
Begay is keenly aware that this weekend is an audition. With Paul Azinger’s departure, NBC is testing several potential analysts as it looks to fill the role full-time later this year.
Days away from hosting the Valspar Championship, tournament officials absorbed the sad news that their event was off for 2020 and braced for the impact it would have on the event and the community.
Australian Golf Digest
