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What’s popular now? These are August’s 5 best-selling golf clubs

What’s popular now? These are August’s 5 best-selling golf clubs

LIV golfers given a formal qualification path to The Open, securing spots via designated events and exemptions. The R&A says it broadens access to the major, while critics warn the change could provoke fresh disputes.

August’s five best-selling golf clubs revealed: drivers, irons and putters top sales as golfers chase distance and feel. Retailers report high demand for forgiving shapes and tech-packed models, driving a competitive market this month.

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Keegan Bradley’s aunt can relate to Ryder Cup pressure he’s feeling

Keegan Bradley’s aunt can relate to Ryder Cup pressure he’s feeling

LIV golfers given qualification path to The Open:
The R&A has announced a qualification route allowing LIV golfers to earn spots in The Open through qualifying events and select exemptions, a move that could reshape entry amid ongoing governance tensions.

Keegan Bradley’s aunt can relate to Ryder Cup pressure he’s feeling:
Keegan Bradley’s aunt says she understands the Ryder Cup pressure he faces, drawing on family experience and offering support as Bradley prepares for the team event, sources say.

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Why Louisiana is paying LIV Golf $5 million next year

Why Louisiana is paying LIV Golf $5 million next year

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, tournament officials said. He sought medical attention and exited the event, prompting tee-time changes and uncertainty over his immediate plans.

Louisiana will pay LIV Golf $5 million next year under a hosting deal officials say will boost tourism and local economic activity, citing expected job creation and increased visitor spending as justification.

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Longtime pro bought a pro-shop putter. And then he was penalized 2 shots 

Longtime pro bought a pro-shop putter. And then he was penalized 2 shots 

Organizers announce LIV golfers will gain a formal qualification route into The Open, opening opportunities for select players from the breakaway circuit to earn spots in golf’s oldest major under new criteria.

A longtime touring pro who bought a pro-shop putter faced a two-shot penalty under equipment rules, tournament officials confirm, prompting debate over club conformity and enforcement in competitive play.

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These were the 5 winningest putters during the 2025 FedEx Cup season

These were the 5 winningest putters during the 2025 FedEx Cup season

R&A grants LIV Golf players a qualification pathway to The Open, allowing competitors to earn spots through designated events and performance criteria, marking a significant shift in tournament access.

Five players led the 2025 FedEx Cup season in putting success, posting the lowest stroke averages and most points on greens – data shows putting was a decisive factor in the season’s standings.

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