When it comes to golf shafts, we often focus on the driver, irons and wedges. However, one crucial aspect that should not be overlooked is the putter shaft. Nippon has been making premium shafts for years with tons of wins on professional tours as well as a presence in many amateur bags. Constant innovation from the team at Nippon now brings us a newly designed putter shaft to add stability and improve the feel of your putter. The Nippon NS Pro Putter’s shaft offers a unique and innovative step; Shaft solution to improve your putting performance. The unique shaft construction…
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BALTIMORE – Westminster National Golf Course welcomed 100 third-graders from Westminster Elementary School on Thursday for an interdisciplinary, STEM-related hands-on field trip.The students learned everything about golf as well as the science and technology related to this sport.The greens and tees have been transformed into learning laboratories. “I’m looking forward to these two stations that are at the top,” third-grader Emma Williams said. “I forget what they are, but they look fun.”Not only were students introduced to the game of golf, but they were also introduced to topics that they can relate to lessons throughout the school year. It’s all…
BALTIMORE – Westminster National Golf Course welcomed 100 third-graders from Westminster Elementary School on Thursday for an interdisciplinary, STEM-related hands-on field trip.The students learned everything about golf as well as the science and technology related to this sport.The greens and tees have been transformed into learning laboratories. “I’m looking forward to these two stations that are at the top,” third-grader Emma Williams said. “I forget what they are, but they look fun.”Not only were students introduced to the game of golf, but they were also introduced to topics that they can relate to lessons throughout the school year. It’s all…
Greg Norman and his friend at the LIV Golf Miami end of season event. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) (Cliff Hawkins via Getty Images)DORAL, Fla. — Speaking publicly for the first time in months, LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman radiated confidence and expressed no concerns about the future of LIV Golf or his own fate professional.In a session with a small group of journalists including Yahoo Sports, Norman covered a wide range of topics, from LIV’s upcoming schedule to the financial value and stability of the 12 breakaway tour franchises to the proposed of value for future LIV players. LIV’s…
Alan Shipnuck would like it to be known that he does not write the inside covers or press releases for his books. So when Avid Reader Press took advantage of the release of Shipnuck’s latest book on the war between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, “Live and Let Die,” to dub the veteran golf journalist “Bob Woodward moonlighting on the sports office,” Shipnuck could barely contain his sheepish look. “Comparing myself to Bob Woodward…it was a bit much,” Shipnuck said of the legendary Washington Post investigative reporter who exposed the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to President Richard Nixon’s…
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense which brings you the main business news during NPR Morning edition on Fridays.Here is a summary of the main news for the week of October 20, 2023:JLARC set to review VCU Health in light of development failureReported by Richmond Bizsense Jonathan SpiersScrutiny of the failed downtown development, which cost VCU Health $73 million, is prompting a closer look from the Virginia General Assembly’s investigative arm.A subcommittee of the Joint Commission on Audit and Legislative Review has included the health care system among the topics it is likely to…
Robert Streb, what’s in the bag is accurate as of the Shriners Children’s Open. Driver: Titleist TSi3 (9 degrees, D1 SureFit adjustment)Neck: Graphite Design Tour AD 3-wood: Titleist TS3 (15 degrees, A1 Sure Fit adjustment)Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana Blue 80 TX Hybrid: Titleist TSR3 (19 degrees, D4 SureFit adjustment)Neck: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 9 Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T150 (4), Titleist 620 CB (5-9)Stems: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX (4) Shims: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F, 52-08F, 56-12D, 56-08M, 60-04L)Neck: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300 Putter: Scotty Cameron SB-2 Handles: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Ball: Titleist Pro…
Is golf a “real” sport? Brooks Koepka isn’t so sure about that, as the five-time major champion has spoken about it, his double-digit goal for golf’s biggest prizes, and why exactly he thinks golf is sometimes too ‘buttoned-up’ in a revealing podcast appearance.You wouldn’t have paired Koepka and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, but the current PGA Championship winner was as relaxed as you’ve ever seen him appear on camera and offered candid opinions on a number of golf related topics.His tongue was firmly in his cheek at times, but Koepka made some interesting points. on his LIV Golf contractwhy golf needs…
Westlake Council Honors Former Mayors, Addresses Golf Cart Issue Published at 12:22 p.m. on Friday October 20, 2023 Former mayors were honored and the Westlake City Council shared its first thoughts on what a golf cart ordinance on city streets could mean for citizens at Monday’s meeting. Dates for five upcoming events were also announced. Friday, October 27 will be the Louisiana Association of Police Chiefs Golf Tournament at National. Westlake Police Chief Chris Wylrie serves as president. Sunday, October 29, Westlake Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat, family fun hosted by area churches and civic clubs in Pinederosa Park,…
Modified on October 20, 2023 at 6:12 p.m. GMT Patrick Cantlay and other golfers are looking to pressure governing bodies to increase the prize money for the four men’s major championships next year, according to a golf influencer. This came up during a discussion on the most recent edition of the No Laying Up podcast.According to contributor Tron Carter, the topic of money is a hot topic behind the scenes, regardless of how much golfers make these days. He continued by talking about Patrick Cantlay and others: “I think for the Majors, there’s going to be a big problem with…