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‘Blasphemy’: Shane Lowry stunned by reporter’s Oasis revelation

‘Blasphemy’: Shane Lowry stunned by reporter’s Oasis revelation

European Tour golfer Shane Lowry has labeled a revelation by a Sky Sports reporter as “blasphemy”, after the broadcast journalist strangely admitted to never hearing of legendary rock band, Oasis.

While speaking with Lowry on the eve of the DP World Tour Championship, Sky Sports reporter Tim Barter was asked about the lyrical content used by Lowry in his recent collaboration with podcaster Brian ‘Home of the Golf’ Mullane on the ‘Just a Couple of Golfers’ ballad.

The lyrics, which were often inspired by Oasis songs, forced Barter to admit that he had never heard of the hugely successful British band.

Lowry, clearly stunned by the admission, was left to conclude the interview with a look of utter disbelief.

How tight should you grip the club on wedge shots? Expert explains

How tight should you grip the club on wedge shots? Expert explains

Wedging expert Scott Fawcett, 12-time PGA Tour winner, advises that gripping the club too tightly can lead to many different swing issues and ultimately limit a player’s distance control. Fawcett recommends a grip that is firm but not tight, following the “shake hands with the club” technique. When gripping the club too tightly, the tendons and muscles in your hands, wrists, and forearms will become tense, which can lead to a loss of feel for the club and difficulty in releasing it at the right time.

How impact location affects spin rate, explained in 1 minute

How impact location affects spin rate, explained in 1 minute

How Impact Location Affects Spin Rate, Explained in 1 Minute

The location of the impact on a golf ball greatly affects its spin rate. When a ball is hit on the upswing, the club imparts backspin on the ball. This causes the ball to curve downwards and to the right (for right-handed golfers). Conversely, when a ball is hit on the downswing, the club imparts topspin on the ball. This causes the ball to curve upwards and to the left. The higher the spin rate, the more pronounced the curve will be.