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Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square putters | First Look

Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square putters | First Look

Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square putters: First Look

Odyssey Golf has expanded its Ai family of putters, unveiling the new Ai-One Square 2.0 Square putters. Designed with an AI-driven clubhead, shaped by artificial intelligence, the new Odyssey Ai-One Square 2.0 Square putters are engineered to optimize stability, accuracy, and forgiveness.

These putters feature a groundbreaking square shape designed to offer the benefits of both blade and mallet style putters. The square shape provides maximum stability and forgiveness, allowing for more consistent strikes. The AI-optimized clubhead design enhances forgiveness by ensuring a larger sweet spot, increasing the chances of sending the ball toward the intended target.

Furthermore, the Odyssey Ai-One Square 2.0 Square putters incorporate Odyssey’s microhinge insert technology, promoting topspin and a truer roll. This technology enhances forward spin, reducing skidding and promoting a more consistent roll, especially on faster greens.

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Stricker with stunning shot wins 1st title of 2024

Stricker with stunning shot wins 1st title of 2024

Steve Stricker claimed his first title of 2024 with a stunning shot on the final hole of the PGA Tour Champions’ Chubb Classic in Naples, Florida. The 56-year-old holed out from 128 yards for eagle on the par-4 18th, securing a one-stroke victory over Bernhard Langer. It was Stricker’s second Chubb Classic win and his 14th PGA Tour Champions title overall.

Stricker, who had been struggling with form in recent months, found his rhythm on the final day of the tournament. He shot a bogey-free 65 to finish on 14-under-par 202, one shot ahead of Langer (66) and two clear of third-placed Miguel Angel Jimenez (67). The win marked a significant comeback for Stricker, who had not won a tournament since the 2022 Regions Tradition.

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Cink gets tours trifecta with first Champions win

Cink gets tours trifecta with first Champions win

Stewart Cink became the third player in PGA Tour Champions history to win the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, the Senior PGA Championship and the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in the same season. Cink, 49, shot a final-round 68 to finish at 15-under 201 and win by one stroke over Steve Stricker. Bernhard Langer and Hale Irwin are the only other players to accomplish the feat. Cink’s victory is his fifth on the PGA Tour Champions and his first since the 2022 Dominion Energy Charity Classic.

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Ames birdies last hole to win Boeing Classic by 1

Ames birdies last hole to win Boeing Classic by 1

Ended with a flourish.

AMES, Iowa – Stephen Ames birdied the final hole to win the Boeing Classic by one stroke Sunday at the TPC at Deere Run.

The 51-year-old Canadian closed with a 5-under 66 to finish at 22-under 262. He earned $1.08 million for his second victory of the season.

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Simpson named vice captain for U.S. Ryder Cup

Simpson named vice captain for U.S. Ryder Cup

Webb Simpson has been named vice captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team, captain Zach Johnson announced Wednesday.

Simpson, a seven-time PGA Tour winner and two-time major champion, will join Davis Love III as Johnson’s vice captains for the biennial competition against Europe to be held Sept. 26-27 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.

“Webb brings a wealth of experience and success to our team,” Johnson said. “He is a true leader and will be a valuable asset in the locker room and on the course.”

Simpson said he is “honored and excited” to serve as a vice captain.

“I am looking forward to working with Zach and Davis to help the U.S. team regain the Ryder Cup,” Simpson said.

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2024 John Deere Classic money: Here’s how much every player made 

2024 John Deere Classic money: Here’s how much every player made 

Winners of the 2024 John Deere Classic, held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, took home part of the $8 million purse. The winner, Scott Stallings, claimed the top prize of $1.44 million. Other top finishers included Emiliano Grillo, who earned $864,000 for second place, and Denny McCarthy, who took home $576,000 for third place. Full payouts and prize money breakdown are available online for each player who made the cut.

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Steve Stricker’s surprising putter change is already paying off

Steve Stricker’s surprising putter change is already paying off

Steve Stricker’s Surprising Putter Change Pays Off

Since switching putters, Stricker has gained strokes putting. The veteran golfer is finding more consistency on the greens and holing more putts.

Stricker first put the new putter in play. He gained about two strokes putting that week, which was a significant improvement. He has continued to play well since then, recently winning on the PGA Tour Champions.

The new putter has a different head shape and feel than Stricker’s old one. It took him. about a month to get used to it, but he is now very comfortable with it.

Stricker is hoping that his hot putting continues. He is confident that he can contend in more tournaments with his new putter.

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Stricker skips PGA Championship, citing fatigue

Stricker skips PGA Championship, citing fatigue

Steve Stricker will miss the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club next week, citing low energy levels and general fatigue.

The 12-time PGA Tour winner and 2021 Ryder Cup captain has played a reduced schedule this season, making just seven starts. He withdrew from the RBC Heritage in April due to an illness, and he missed the cut at the Masters in April and the AT&T Byron Nelson in May.

Stricker said he made the decision to skip the PGA Championship after consulting with his doctors. He said he is feeling better, but he is not yet ready to return to competition.

“I’m disappointed to miss the PGA Championship, but I know it’s the right decision for me,” Stricker said. “I’m looking forward to getting back on the course soon, but I need to make sure I’m 100% before I do that.”

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Els, Barron tied for lead at Regions Tradition

Els, Barron tied for lead at Regions Tradition

Ernie Els and Joey Barron carded 6-under 64s to share the first-round lead at the Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf and Country Club on Thursday.

Els, the 2012 champion, eagled the par-5 18th hole to grab a share of the lead. Barron, making his Regions Tradition debut, birdied three of his last four holes to join Els atop the leaderboard.

Former champions Steve Stricker (65), Retief Goosen (66) and Bernhard Langer (67) are among those within three shots of the lead.

The Regions Tradition is the second major championship of the PGA Tour Champions season.

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