Rickie Fowler’s exceptional performance at the 2022 U.S. Open demonstrated the significance of meticulous course management, strategic shot selection, and unwavering mental resilience in professional golf. His record-breaking round of 62 illuminated the crucial role of course comprehension and tactical decision-making. Fowler’s confident demeanor, coupled with his ability to connect with spectators and media, highlighted his understanding of the psychosocial complexities of competition. Despite a disappointing outcome, his composure and positive interaction with fans exemplified the exceptional mental fortitude required to triumph at the highest level of golf.
LIV Golf, the upstart golf league backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is set to open its fourth season next week at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in Saudi Arabia. The league, which has drawn criticism for its ties to the Saudi government and its breakaway from the traditional golf ecosystem, will host 14 events in 2023, with a $405 million prize pool. Reigning individual champion Dustin Johnson leads a field of 48 players, including Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, and Bryson DeChambeau. The event will be streamed live on LIV Golf’s website and YouTube channel.
This paper analyzes Jim Furyk’s unconventional swing, integrating biomechanical evidence and strategic decision‑making to inform targeted interventions for improved driving accuracy and putting reliability.