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Tiger Woods tracker: Round 2 score as golf icon misses cut at PGA Championship

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 16: Tiger Woods of the United States lines up a putt on the 14th green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods made a highly anticipated return to action on Friday for the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship . He finished Round 1 with a 1-over-72 and looked to improve as many golfers did on Friday.

"I think that I've made a few cuts in a row, what was it, 140-some odd," Woods said to PGA after Round 1. "So you have to just grind it out. It's a marathon. Major championships are a long grind. It's just plotting along. It's not a sprint. It's just a grind."

But that long grind started very badly on Friday morning. Woods bogeyed on three of the first four holes of the day and was 8-over by the fifth hole. Birdies at the seventh, eighth, and 18th holes couldn't overcome his early struggles and Woods missed the cut for the PGA Championship.

Tiger Woods 2024 PGA Championship Live updates, tracker

2024 pga championship field.

Here's the top of the Round 2 leaderboard:

No. 1: Xander Schauffele (-12)
No. 2: Collin Morikawa (-11)
No. 3: Sahith Theegala (-10)
T-No. 4: Mark Hubbard (-9)
T-No. 4: Thomas Detry (-9)
T-No. 4: Scottie Scheffler (-9)
T-No. 4: Bryson DeChambeau (-9)
T-No. 8: Viktor Hovland (-8)
T-No. 8: Robert MacIntyre (-8)
T-No. 8: Austin Eckroat (-8)
T-No. 11: Brooks Koepka (-7)
T-No. 11: HIdeki Matsuyama (-7)
T-No. 11: Matt Wallace (-7)
T-No. 11: Harris English (-7)
T-No. 11: Tony Finau (-7)

Tiger Woods Day 2 tee times

Woods will start his round from Hole 1 at 2:49 p.m. ET.

Tiger Woods 2024 PGA Championship odds

According to BetMGM , after Thursday's 1-over 72 in Round 1, Woods has a +40000 odds to win the PGA Championship. It's a drop from his +20000 odds before the start of the major.

Louisville, Kentucky, Friday weather forecast

The weather in Louisville on Friday is expected to see periods of rain with chances of showers at 70%. A high of 72 Fahrenheit and a low of 63.

2024 PGA Championship and how to watch

Dates: May 16-19, 2024
Time: Coverage begins 7 a.m. ET Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Location: Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky
Cable TV: ESPN (Thursday, Friday, early Saturday, early Sunday); CBS (Saturday afternoon, Sunday afternoon)
Streaming: ESPN+ ; YouTube TV; Paramount+; fuboTV

How to watch: Watch all four days of the PGA Championship with a fuboTV subscription

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The Fairway Woods the Top 100 PGA Tour Pros Use (2023 update)

Written by Graeme Hay | Last Updated: 03/04/2024

Close up of Rory McIlroy holding a fairway wood club after hitting a shot

Choosing your fairway woods is an important task for any golfer and when it comes to thinking about which ones you should be adding to your bag it is always interesting to look at what fairway woods the pros use.

So we decided to take a detailed look at the top 100 players on the PGA Tour and see which woods some of the top pros in the world consider to be the best.

TaylorMade are the most used fairway woods by the top 100 PGA Tour pros with the Stealth Plus model the most popular. 33% of the woods chosen by these pros are TaylorMade with Titleist and PING models making up 28% and 21% respectively. A 3-wood and 5-wood is the most common wood set up chosen by 35 pros in this group.

That summary does not however tell the full story when it comes to the fairway woods being used on the PGA Tour.

Our in-depth analysis of the top pros’ fairway wood choices also revealed insights into the amount of times they altered the lofts of their woods to different degrees as well as the shafts they favour.

And not only that we were also able to see what had changed since the last time we carried out this analysis a couple of years ago.

What is the Most Used 3-Wood on Tour?

When it comes to the breakdown of the fairway woods used by the top pros on the PGA Tour it is clear that the 3-wood is the mainstay of the group.

96% of the top 100 PGA Tour pros carry a 3-wood. TaylorMade’s Stealth Plus is the most popular 3-wood used by 12 pros. PING’s G430 Max is the next most used with 8 pros choosing it. Titleist’s TSI2 and TS3 3-wood models are played by 7 and 6 pros while Callaway’s most popular model used by 5 pros is the Paradym Triple Diamond.

When it comes to overall numbers of 3-woods used across their full range of models TaylorMade and Titleist continue to dominate with 60 of the pros using one of these brands.

This number is 5 more than we found when we last did this analysis two years ago.

When it comes to analyzing the lofts of the 3-woods used by the top 100 players on Tour what is again noticeable is the variance in choices.

The ‘standard’ loft of a 3-wood is 15 degrees but less than 50% (43 out of 96) stick with this standard.

12 of the players opt for a strong 3-wood with a loft of between 13 and 13.5 degrees while 12 choose a much higher launch 3-wood version with a loft of 16.5 degrees.

Indeed some would argue that having a 16.5º loft on a 3-wood almost makes it a 4-wood and it is interesting to note that Maverick McNealy does class his Callaway Mavrik 16.5º fairway wood as a 4-wood.

With Bryson DeChambeau now playing on the LIV Tour though this time we didn’t find any outliers carrying a 10.5º “3-wood” with 13º being the strongest lofted 3-wood choice we came across used by players including Rory McIlroy.

In 2023 our analysis also highlighted the best 100 pros on Tour use 12 different lofts of 3-wood varying from 13º up to 16.5º, with some even choosing lofts with a precision of up to .1 of a degree.

Jon Rahm’s Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond T high launch 3-wood model for example is bent from its original 16º setting to an incredibly precise 15.1º loft.

Further we also discovered some pros such as Andrew Putnam carrying two 3-wood options around on Tour with them – a standard 15º Srixon ZX Mk II together with a much stronger 13º Cleveland Launcher DST option – clearly for use in different conditions.

Such attention to detail clearly shows how much time the pros spend choosing a 3-wood that is absolutely tailor-made to their specific requirements

As such it is important to bear in mind that the 3-wood we see in the shops may be a fair distance from what the pro you are watching on TV may actually be playing with.

[Note – To find out what shafts the top pros on Tour are using in their fairway woods check out our detailed analysis of what they are choosing here .]

The Most Used 5-Wood and 7-Wood on the PGA Tour?

When it comes to fairway woods used on the PGA Tour we have already seen that the 3-wood is a mainstay of the professional’s bag.

But are there many of them using a 5-wood or even 7-wood in addition or in preference?

TaylorMade’s Stealth Plus model is the most popular 5-wood among the top 100 PGA Tour pros with 5 of the 36 pros using a 5-wood choosing it, including Rory McIlroy. Only 18% use a 7-wood with PING’s G425 Max being the most used model and again chosen by 5 pros.

Tommy Fleetwood was also seen using a 24º TaylorMade Stealth 9-wood at the Players Championship at the especially firm playing Sawgrass this year.

He has since packed it back away however returning to his 3-iron or 7-wood to fill the gap between his 4-iron and 5-wood distances.

“[The 9-wood] is like hitting a wedge onto the green; it goes up and drops straight down. It’s not a club you’re going to drill and get more out of it, it’s just going to go up in the air and come straight down. It won’t be coming out in Scotland!” Tommy Fleetwood

Maverick McNealy was also the only pro we found to be using a 4-wood albeit at a 16.5º loft which many of the other pros classed as a 3-wood.

And the point about lofts is a key one when it comes the fairways woods used by the top pros on Tour.

What one player lists as a 7-wood may have the same loft of the 5-wood carried by another player.

For example Patrick Cantlay and Max Homa both list their 21º TS2 and TSR2 fairway woods as a 5-wood.

Sepp Straka meanwhile has a 7-wood marking on his wood of the same 21º of loft.

But what happens on many occasions with the pros is that they alter the lofts of higher numbered fairway woods.

In 2023 British Open champion Brian Harman’s case for example the number on his Titleist TS2 fairway wood does say 5 but he has had his club makers reduce the loft to 16.5º which is much stronger than a more ‘traditional’ 18 to 19 degree 5-wood.

The ‘traditional’ loft of a 7-wood is around 21 degrees but less than half of the seventeen 7-woods used amongst the top 100 players on Tour are set up with that loft.

The majority have stronger lofts varying from as low as 18º – the ‘traditional’ loft of a 5-wood – all the way up to 21º.

It is very noticeable therefore how many of the top pros use fairway woods with lofts and numbers which don’t correspond to what we would expect to see based on ‘standard’ lofts.

So although many of the pros do indeed use fairway woods as high as a 7-wood it is always worth bearing in mind the lofts on these clubs may not correspond with what you may expect and can be quite far from the ‘off the shelf’ loft of a standard 4, 5 or 7-wood.

When it comes to makes and models of the 5 and 7-woods used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros Titleist, TaylorMade and PING once again dominate.

Of the fifty-four 5-woods and 7-woods being used this elite group of players 87% are made by one of those manufacturers.

TaylorMade’s Stealth Plus is the most popular 5-wood in play while PING’s G425 Max is the most played 7-wood.

But across all these 54 different fairway woods, 27 different models produced by 6 different manufacturers, are being used showing no one model dominates across all the pros.

A complete list of the models of 5 and 7-woods used by the top 100 on Tour is listed below:

What’s the Preferred Fairway Wood Combination on Tour?

Different golfers clearly have different preferences when it comes to fairway woods.

And when it comes to looking at the woods used by the top 100 players on the PGA Tour the unique requirements of individual players are again in evidence.

While the choice of a 3-wood is clearly predominant amongst almost all of the top 100 over half of this elite group – 54 in total – carry an additional wood whether that be a 5-wood or 7-wood.

Golfing Focus infographic of the number of fairway woods each of the top 100 PGA Tour pros carried in 2021 compared to 2023

When we last did this analysis a couple of years back Wyndham Clark’s decision not to use any fairway woods and opt for PXG’s 0317 GEN1 hybrid instead was clearly an exception amongst his fellow pros.

However by this year the 2023 US Open champion opted to put a 15º TaylorMade Stealth 2 3-wood in his bag meaning we found all of the top 100 to be using at least one fairway wood.

Overall our in-depth analysis highlighted it very much to be worth checking the loft on the club rather than just the number as this will frequently give you a better indication of the types of fairway woods they are using on tour.

Players changing the loft of their fairway woods to a specific number for them is a common thing and something to be paid attention to.

So too is the frequency with which the pros will use a different combination of fairway woods, hybrids and driving irons depending on the set up of the course they are playing that week.

Whilst they do not change the make-up of the longest clubs in their bag all the time the pros will frequently carry a full bag of 15-17 clubs and swap out their fairway woods for other clubs as and when the course set up warrants it.

As we have already noted TaylorMade, Titlist and PING dominate the fairway woods being used by the top pros on the PGA Tour with over 80% of the 151 fairway woods we found being from one of those 3 manufacturers.

Callaways share was a surprisingly small 13% with Cobra, Srixon/Cleveland and Wilson accounting for the remaining 5% of woods being used by this elite group.

Before you go ….

It is always interesting to know what the best pros are using when it comes to the fairway woods.

But what is equally noteworthy is how far they hit them and the distance gaps they have between the longest clubs they choose to put into the bag

Read our next article to find out how far on average the pros hit their 3-woods, 5-woods and 7-woods and how that compares to the other club types many of them often choose in preference – hybrids .

How Far Do Pro Golfers Hit Each Club?

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The wedge guy: don’t forget the 4-wood.

Long ago, I determined that my best set make-up included just one fairway wood, and that is a 4-wood of 16-17* loft. In my opinion, this is a real hidden gem in the set make-up, but you don’t see too many golfers carrying one. Back in the “old days”, when Hogan, Nelson and Snead plied their craft, the 4-wood was a staple in the set. Of course, those guys played courses where they hit woods to the longest par fours and most par fives. So, the ability to hit it high and far was important. You might remember that Gene Sarazen’s famous double eagle on Augusta’s 15th in 1935 was holed out with a 4-wood, from 235 yards.

My own love affair with the 4-wood began in the 1980s, when I was a marketing/advertising consultant to Joe Powell Golf in Florida. Joe made the most gorgeous persimmon woods you ever saw, and I learned a lot about golf clubs from those years with him. When I saw this beautiful 4-wood in his shop one day, I just had to hit it…and I was immediately impressed with what it could do. At the time, I carried a driver and 3-wood, and still packed a 2-iron. This 4-wood changed my world, so to speak. I soon dropped the 3-wood and 2-iron and added a third wedge.

Since that first one nearly 40 years ago, I have been through many more, but it took a while before I could find a ‘4-metal” that could win out the spot that my Reid Lockhart persimmon 4-wood had owned for nearly 15 years. I always have my eyes open for one that looks just right, though.

I’ll share that I never miss having a 3-wood in the bag, as I just don’t find that I need a shot that goes 235 instead of 220 or so. That’s splitting hairs to me. And with only one fairway wood, I have learned to hit various shots; it’s a specialty club for me. I can hit it high when I want, and I can easily turn the ball over when I need the few extra yards a draw delivers. I can also hit it low –- kind of like Tiger’s “stinger” to hit tight fairways.

And the best thing? Carrying only a 4-wood allows an extra wedge in the bag, and I get lots more use out of that than I would an extra fairway wood.

You can experiment with the 4-wood pretty easily these days. There are lots of used clubs available online, and GlobalGolf.com has just introduced their UTry demo program. But as always, I strongly advise you to see your local clubmaker/clubfitter to have one built just for your swing.

The venerable old 4-wood! It should be in nearly everyone’s bag, in my opinion.

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Terry Koehler is a fourth generation Texan and a graduate of Texas A&M University. Over his 40-year career in the golf industry, he has created over 100 putter designs, sets of irons and drivers, and in 2014, he put together the team that reintroduced the Ben Hogan brand to the golf equipment industry. Since the early 2000s, Terry has been a prolific writer, sharing his knowledge as “The Wedge Guy”. But his most compelling work is in the wedge category. Since he first patented his “Koehler Sole” in the early 1990s, he has been challenging “conventional wisdom” reflected in ‘tour design’ wedges. The performance of his wedge designs have stimulated other companies to move slightly more mass toward the top of the blade in their wedges, but none approach the dramatic design of his Edison Forged wedges, which have been robotically proven to significantly raise the bar for wedge performance. Terry serves as Chairman and Director of Innovation for Edison Golf – check it out at www.EdisonWedges.com.

13 Comments

Blade Junkie

Jun 12, 2019 at 4:23 pm

In my modern bag I still play the Taylormade v-Steel 4-wood – 16.5° with 42″ steel shaft … c2005 … superb golf club 🙂

Bob Gomavitz

Jun 11, 2019 at 9:07 pm

Sorry, great read and thanks for bringing back great memories.

Jun 11, 2019 at 9:05 pm

My main club not in just a persimmon head, but also in a metal head. Persimmon was a Tommy Armour Super Eye O Magic and the Metal was a Callaway 1st Gen Steelhead 4+. Played with Fred Couples in a foursome for a Jr Match Play in the 1st round after a stroke play qualifier. The most he said to me all day was when we were at the 1st Tee and it was, “heard about you and that 4 wood on the par 5’s”.

CarterDog350

Jun 11, 2019 at 4:46 pm

I’ve been playing Taylormade Rocketballs 3HL for several years….I affectionately refer to it as my four metal…….Absolutely .Love it. Sneaky long with perfect shaft.

Jun 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm

AMEN!!! I have been a big fan of 4 woods and there’s nothing better that I have found than PING. For a while it was the G25 16.5* 4 Wood and now I’m on to the G400 5 wood adjusted to 16.9*. The PING 4 wood has been the safest club in my bag for a while now and I even picked up a 20.5* 7 wood to go with it.

Jun 11, 2019 at 12:48 pm

Not sure I would abandon your current bag setup for this change, but it’s something I would keep in the rotation depending on the course and the necessity for an additional wedge versus a 3 or 5 wood. Most would benefit from a 4 & 7 (or hybrid) setup versus the traditional 3 & 5 wood setup for the reasons stated above in terms of actually being able to hit a high shot which is actually capable of holding a green from distance.

Jun 11, 2019 at 11:51 am

Or if you’re like me, a senior with decreasing club head speed, the 4-wood actually goes farther than a 3-wood most of the time. Ping G25 for me.

Jun 11, 2019 at 11:40 am

Couldn’t agree more. Back in the persimmon days I had a wonderful Ram 5 wood that basically played like a 4 wood. I hit it higher and farther than the 3 wood. Now I have the Cobra f8plus 4 wood that does the same thing. At this point I’m hitting it almost as far as my driver. Maybe i should drop my driver and add another wedge. I’ve always found found four and five woods so versatile – just like you said – hit it high, low, cut, draw, punch shots from the tress (stays low and run forever). Thanks for making us think about our set makeup – and you’re right, you can always use another wedge.

Jun 11, 2019 at 11:37 am

I believe the last Ping 4Wood (metal) I saw was a G15. G15’s were great looking fairways in my opinion.

Jun 11, 2019 at 11:28 am

Terry, I grew up in Sarasota and knew Joe when he had his shop on Clark Rd. 1975. He made great woods in the classic pear shape. Gamma fire inserts were all the rage then. I, too, am a 4 wood proponent especially at now 61 don’t have the club head speed to launch the 13 degree Titleist 904F anymore. Nice observation and very valid for more than 95% of the worlds’ golfers.

Jun 11, 2019 at 11:20 am

Completely agree, most people that only hit their 3-wood in the <230 range have no chance of holding a green with it anyway. It's not a very useful club for them on long par 4s or par 5s. It's fine off the tee, but honestly they are only gaining a few yards with it compared to a 4-wood.

Really wish PING would bring back the 4-wood, I know you can turn up a 3-wood or deloft a 5-wood but it's just not the same. About 16-degrees is the ideal fairway wood loft for lots of people.

Jun 11, 2019 at 10:45 am

You mean 3HL? lol Or one of any number of adjustable 3 or 5 that can be lifted up or down. And 15 yards is splitting hairs? Ya gotta be kidding. You’re playing the wrong game. Who doesn’t want to hit the green from 235 comfortably. You need to get a club with which you can.

Yes … I switched to the 3 HL 17 degree and its the best thing I ever did . Adjusting the 15 degree 3 wood to 17 degree does not work as well and will mess with the lie of the club . My feeling is the modern 15 degree 3 wood is too low spin and it drops out of the air sooner than the 17 degree . Honestly when you hit the HL , its not much higher of a ball flight if at all and just as long …I use a M3 HL 17 degree

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Vincenzi’s LIV Golf Singapore betting preview: Course specialist ready to thrive once again

After another strong showing in Australia, LIV Golf will head to Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore looking to build off of what was undoubtedly their best event to date.

Sentosa Golf Club sits on the southern tip of Singapore and is one of the most beautiful courses in the world. The course is more than just incredible scenically; it was also rated 55th in Golf Digest’s top-100 courses in 2022-2023 and has been consistently regarded as one of the best courses in Asia. Prior to being part of the LIV rotation, the course hosted the Singapore Open every year since 2005.

Sentosa Golf Club is a par 71 measuring 7,406 yards. The course will require precise ball striking and some length off the tee. It’s possible to go low due to the pristine conditions, but there are also plenty of hazards and difficult spots on the course that can bring double bogey into play in a hurry. The Bermudagrass greens are perfectly manicured, and the course has spent millions on the sub-air system to keep the greens rolling fast. I spoke to Asian Tour player, Travis Smyth, who described the greens as “the best [he’s] ever played.”

Davis Love III, who competed in a Singapore Open in 2019, also gushed over the condition of the golf course.

“I love the greens. They are fabulous,” the 21-time PGA Tour winner said.

Love III also spoke about other aspects of the golf course.

“The greens are great; the fairways are perfect. It is a wonderful course, and it’s tricky off the tee.”

“It’s a long golf course, and you get some long iron shots. It takes somebody hitting it great to hit every green even though they are big.”

As Love III said, the course can be difficult off the tee due to the length of the course and the trouble looming around every corner. It will take a terrific ball striking week to win at Sentosa Golf Club.

In his pre-tournament press conference last season, Phil Mickelson echoed many of the same sentiments.

“To play Sentosa effectively, you’re going to have a lot of shots from 160 to 210, a lot of full 6-, 7-, 8-iron shots, and you need to hit those really well and you need to drive the ball well.”

Golfers who excel from tee to green and can dial in their longer irons will have a massive advantage this week.

Stat Leaders at LIV Golf Adelaide:

Fairways hit.

1.) Louis Oosthuizen

2.) Anirban Lahiri

3.) Jon Rahm

4.) Brendan Steele

5.) Cameron Tringale

Greens in Regulation

1.) Brooks Koepka

2.) Brendan Steele

3.) Dean Burmester

4.) Cameron Tringale

5.) Anirban Lahiri

Birdies Made

1.) Brendan Steele

2.) Dean Burmester

3.) Thomas Pieters

4.) Patrick Reed

5.) Carlos Ortiz

LIV Golf Individual Standings:

1.) Joaquin Niemann

2.) Jon Rahm

4.) Louis Oosthuizen

5.) Abraham Ancer

LIV Golf Team Standings:

1.) Crushers

2.) Legion XIII

4.) Stinger GC

5.) Ripper GC

LIV Golf Singapore Picks

Sergio garcia +3000 (draftkings).

Sergio Garcia is no stranger to Sentosa Golf Club. The Spaniard won the Singapore Open in 2018 by five strokes and lost in a playoff at LIV Singapore last year to scorching hot Talor Gooch. Looking at the course setup, it’s no surprise that a player like Sergio has played incredible golf here. He’s long off the tee and is one of the better long iron players in the world when he’s in form. Garcia is also statistically a much better putter on Bermudagrass than he is on other putting surfaces. He’s putt extremely well on Sentosa’s incredibly pure green complexes.

This season, Garcia has two runner-up finishes, both of them being playoff losses. Both El Camaleon and Doral are courses he’s had success at in his career. The Spaniard is a player who plays well at his tracks, and Sentosa is one of them. I believe Sergio will get himself in the mix this week. Hopefully the third time is a charm in Singapore.

Paul Casey +3300 (FanDuel)

Paul Casey is in the midst of one of his best seasons in the five years or so. The results recently have been up and down, but he’s shown that when he’s on a golf course that suits his game, he’s amongst the contenders.

This season, Casey has finishes of T5 (LIV Las Vegas), T2 (LIV Hong Kong), and a 6th at the Singapore Classic on the DP World Tour. At his best, the Englishman is one of the best long iron players in the world, which makes him a strong fit for Sentosa. Despite being in poor form last season, he was able to fire a Sunday 63, which shows he can low here at the course.

It’s been three years since Casey has won a tournament (Omega Dubai Desert Classic in 2021), but he’s been one of the top players on LIV this season and I think he can get it done at some point this season.

Mito Pereira +5000 (Bet365)

Since Mito Pereira’s unfortunate demise at the 2022 PGA Championship, he’s been extremely inconsistent. However, over the past few months, the Chilean has played well on the International Series as well as his most recent LIV start. Mito finished 8th at LIV Adelaide, which was his best LIV finish this season.

Last year, Pereira finished 5th at LIV Singapore, shooting fantastic rounds of 67-66-66. It makes sense why Mito would like Sentosa, as preeminent ball strikers tend to rise to the challenge of the golf course. He’s a great long iron player who is long and straight off the tee.

Mito has some experience playing in Asia and is one of the most talented players on LIV who’s yet to get in the winner’s circle. I have questions about whether or not he can come through once in contention, but if he gets there, I’m happy to roll the dice.

Andy Ogletree +15000 (DraftKings)

Andy Ogletree is a player I expected to have a strong 2024 but struggled early in his first full season on LIV. After failing to crack the top-25 in any LIV event this year, the former U.S. Amateur champion finally figured things out, finished in a tie for 3rd at LIV Adelaide.

Ogletree should be incredible comfortable playing in Singapore. He won the International Series Qatar last year and finished T3 at the International Series Singapore. The 26-year-old was arguably the best player on the Asian Tour in 2023 and has been fantastic in the continent over the past 18 months.

If Ogletree has indeed found form, he looks to be an amazing value at triple-digit odds.

Ryan: Lessons from the worst golf instructor in America

In Tampa, there is a golf course that boasts carts that do not work, a water range, and a group of players none of which have any chance to break 80. The course is overseen by a staff of crusty men who have succeeded at nothing in life but ending up at the worst-run course in America. However, this place is no failure. With several other local courses going out of business — and boasting outstanding greens — the place is booked full.

While I came for the great greens, I stayed to watch our resident instructor; a poor-tempered, method teacher who caters to the hopeless. At first, it was simply hilarious. However, after months of listening and watching, something clicked. I realized I had a front-row seat to the worst golf instructor in America.

Here are some of my key takeaways.

Method Teacher

It is widely accepted that there are three types of golf instructors: system teachers, non-system teachers, and method teachers. Method teachers prescribe the same antidote for each student based on a preamble which teachers can learn in a couple day certification.

Method teaching allows anyone to be certified. This process caters to the lowest caliber instructor, creating the illusion of competency. This empowers these underqualified instructors with the moniker of “certified” to prey on the innocent and uninformed.

The Cult of Stack and Jilt

The Stack and Tilt website proudly boasts, “A golfer swings his hands inward in the backswing as opposed to straight back to 1) create power, similar to a field goal kicker moving his leg in an arc and 2) to promote a swing that is in-to-out, which produces a draw (and eliminates a slice).”

Now, let me tell you something, there is this law of the universe which says “energy can either be created or destroyed,” so either these guys are defying physics or they have no idea what they are taking about. Further, the idea that the first move of the backswing determines impact is conjecture with a splash of utter fantasy.

These are the pontifications of a method — a set of prescriptions applied to everyone with the hope of some success through the placebo effect. It is one thing for a naive student to believe, for a golf instructor to drink and then dispel this Kool-Aid is malpractice.

Fooled by Randomness

In flipping a coin, or even a March Madness bet, there is a 50-50 chance of success. In golf, especially for new players, results are asymmetric. Simply put: Anything can happen. The problem is that when bad instructors work with high handicappers, each and every shot gets its own diagnosis and prescription. Soon the student is overwhelmed.

Now here’s the sinister thing: The overwhelming information is by design. In this case, the coach is not trying to make you better, they are trying to make you reliant on them for information. A quasi Stockholm syndrome of codependency.

One of the most important scientists of the 20th century was Ivan Pavlov. As you might recall, he found that animals, including humans, could be conditioned into biological responses. In golf, the idea of practice has made millions of hackers salivate that they are one lesson or practice session from “the secret.”

The idea for the worst golf instructor is to create control and dependency so that clients ignore the sunk cost of not getting better. Instead, they are held hostage by the idea that they are one lesson or tip away from unlocking their potential.

Cliches have the effect of terminating thoughts. However, they are the weapon of choice for this instructor. Add some hyperbole and students actually get no information. As a result, these players couldn’t play golf. When they did, they had no real scheme. With no idea what they are doing, they would descend into a spiral of no idea what to do, bad results, lower confidence, and running back to the lesson tee from more cliches.

The fact is that poor instruction is about conditioning players to become reliant members of your cult. To take away autonomy. To use practice as a form of control. To sell more golf lessons not by making people better but through the guise that without the teacher, the student can never reach their full potential. All under the umbrella of being “certified” (in a 2-day course!) and a melee of cliches.

This of course is not just happening at my muni but is a systemic problem around the country and around the world, the consequences of which are giving people a great reason to stop playing golf. But hey, at least it’s selling a lot of golf balls…

Vincenzi’s 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans betting preview

The PGA TOUR heads to New Orleans to play the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. In a welcome change from the usual stroke play, the Zurich Classic is a team event. On Thursday and Saturday, the teams play best ball, and on Friday and Sunday the teams play alternate shot.

TPC Louisiana is a par 72 that measures 7,425 yards. The course features some short par 4s and plenty of water and bunkers, which makes for a lot of exciting risk/reward scenarios for competitors. Pete Dye designed the course in 2004 specifically for the Zurich Classic, although the event didn’t make its debut until 2007 because of Hurricane Katrina.

Coming off of the Masters and a signature event in consecutive weeks, the field this week is a step down, and understandably so. Many of the world’s top players will be using this time to rest after a busy stretch.

However, there are some interesting teams this season with some stars making surprise appearances in the team event. Some notable teams include Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele , Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, Collin Morikawa and Kurt Kitayama, Will Zalatoris and Sahith Theegala as well as a few Canadian teams, Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin and Taylor Pendrith and Corey Conners.

Past Winners at TPC Louisiana

2023: Riley/Hardy (-30)
2022: Cantlay/Schauffele (-29)
2021: Leishman/Smith (-20)
2019: Palmer/Rahm (-26)
2018: Horschel/Piercy (-22)
2017: Blixt/Smith (-27)

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Tom Hoge is coming off of a solid T18 finish at the RBC Heritage and finished T13 at last year’s Zurich Classic alongside Harris English.

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McNealy is also having a solid season. He’s finished T6 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and T9 at the PLAYERS Championship. He recently started working with world renowned swing coach, Butch Harmon, and its seemingly paid dividends in 2024.

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Keith Mitchell is having a fantastic season, finishing in the top-20 of five of his past seven starts on Tour. Most recently, Mitchell finished T14 at the Valero Texas Open and gained a whopping 6.0 strokes off the tee. He finished 6th at last year’s Zurich Classic.

Joel Dahmen is having a resurgent year and has been dialed in with his irons. He also has a T11 finish at the PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass which is another Pete Dye track. With Mitchell’s length and Dahmen’s ability to put it close with his short irons, the Mitchell/Dahmen combination will be dangerous this week.

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Taylor Moore has quickly developed into one of the more consistent players on Tour. He’s finished in the top-20 in three of his past four starts, including a very impressive showing at The Masters, finishing T20. He’s also finished T4 at this event in consecutive seasons alongside Matt NeSmith.

NeSmith isn’t having a great 2024, but has seemed to elevate his game in this format. He finished T26 at Pete Dye’s TPC Sawgrass, which gives the 30-year-old something to build off of. NeSmith is also a great putter on Bermudagrass, which could help elevate Moore’s ball striking prowess.

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PGA Championship Day 2 Fact or Fiction: Tiger Woods Is Becoming Tough to Watch

Jeff ritter , bob harig , john schwarb , john pluym , pat forde | may 17, 2024.

Tiger Woods missed the cut at the 2024 PGA Championship.

Welcome to the PGA Championship edition of SI Golf’s Fact or Fiction. We’ll be here after every day’s play with a series of statements for writers and editors to declare as “Fact” or “Fiction” along with a brief explanation. Responses may also (occasionally) be “Neutral” since there's a lot of gray area in golf.

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Two triple bogeys in his first four holes Friday doomed Tiger Woods’s chances to make the cut at Valhalla, but he gave fans a thrill with a near-ace . Flashes of the old Tiger are all that matters at this stage of his career.

Pat Forde: FICTION. When the flashes are overshadowed by triples, there isn’t much there to latch onto. It’s more sad than a rush of nostalgia or a jolt of joy. He’s welcome to play as long as he wants—that’s a personal decision—but it’s a bit depressing to watch him in this state.

Bob Harig: FICTION. By flashes of the old Tiger, fans would like to see him shoot some good scores and perhaps even thrill with a back-nine close call on Sunday. Nobody wants to see him struggle to walk 18, which has been the problem at consecutive majors. Woods has earned the right to do this as long as he wants, and his pride suggests he will do all he can to be ready for Pinehurst next month, but it’s tough to see the struggles.

John Pluym: FACT. All of Tiger’s back injuries as well as the damage caused to his lower leg in his automobile accident make it next to impossible for him to practice, let alone compete. Still, having him on the golf course is a thrill for those in person at tournaments as well as fans watching from home. He had back-to-back birdies during the second round showing us what he used to do on a regular basis. So let’s enjoy the flashes of great play while we still can.

Jeff Ritter: FICTION. I’m with Bob and Pat on this. I don’t expect Woods to seriously contend in a major ever again, much less win one, but seeing him so diminished is becoming a drag. His car accident was three years ago — how much healthier can he possibly get?

John Schwarb: FICTION. Tiger’s short game did him in this week, and next he’ll go to Pinehurst No. 2 which is a really bad place to be loose around the greens. I love the highlights, but the bottom lines are getting increasingly tougher to take.

Jon Rahm’s unusual week began when he said he’s still a PGA Tour member, supports the Tour and “I don’t feel like I’m on the other side, I’m just not playing there.” He then missed the cut after a T45 at the Masters. Money aside, he’s regretting his decision to go to LIV Golf.

Pat Forde: FICTION. He certainly didn’t enjoy his Valhalla visit, but I don’t think he’s probably feeling much remorse going to LIV. And if he is, just check the bank account. The checks look good when they land.

Bob Harig: FICTION. This is golf, no matter where he plays. There are going to be some tough weeks and tough stretches and he’s going through one right now. We’ll see if he can get it back together next month at the U.S. Open.

John Pluym: FICTION. Rahm knew exactly what he was doing when he moved to LIV in December for a reported $350 million. Does throwing golf clubs during a major tournament make him regret his decision? Not likely. But it sure is embarrassing. And his game definitely looks like it has fallen off since he started competing in 54-hole tournaments. Rahm went for the bag, and now he has to live with his decision.

Jeff Ritter: FACT. I took Rahm’s words about the PGA Tour this week as a signal he still really believes he’s part of it, delusional as that may be. He’s cashing in on LIV, but in the past six months his legacy arrow is pointing straight down.

John Schwarb: FACT. The key words are “money aside” so, yeah, I think he’s got buyer’s remorse to the tune of hundreds of millions. There’s just a competitive fire that needs more than four weeks a year to burn and LIV isn’t it, and he knows it.

Three players will go into the weekend at Valhalla at double-digits under par. The PGA Championship’s identity should be shootouts at courses with friendly setups.

Pat Forde: FICTION. The tour already has plenty of those and doesn’t need another pitch-and-putt pushover. Valhalla has never been that hard, and the rain softened it up to make it defenseless. If the winner ends up 20-under or more, it won’t be regarded as an elite test of golf. Most folks like to see some suffering from the top players in majors, or at least a balance of rigor and opportunity. So far this tourney is lacking in rigor.

Bob Harig: FICTION. Once again, not even immense length can keep the world’s best from annihilating a course when it’s soft. And Valhalla is soft. That’s nobody’s fault. It is a shame there are not firm and fast conditions like there were at the Masters, when Augusta National offered a supreme test. The best hope not is simply an exciting weekend. If that happens, everyone will forget the low scores.

John Pluym: FICTION. A major championship is supposed to test the best players in golf, and they all should have fast greens, thick rough and narrow fairways. Do we really want the PGA Championship winner posting a score at more than 20-under? After all, this isn’t the Travelers Championship in Hartford, which Keegan Bradley won last year at 23 under.

Jeff Ritter: FICTION. The PGA’s identity comes — partly — from its distinct trophy and the inclusion of the club pros. But the best golf tournaments feature setups where players can make quick, dramatic moves both up and down the leaderboard, rather than just going low as fast as possible.

John Schwarb: NEUTRAL. Conditions dictate so much at majors but of course can’t be predicted, and Valhalla is very gettable right now hence the scores. But the PGA in is a constant battle for identity as the No. 4 major and generally I think letting players fire away isn’t a bad thing.

Rangefinders and GPS devices can be used by players in competition this week, a rule the PGA of America implemented in 2021. The PGA Tour and LPGA should follow suit to try to solve its slow play problem.

Pat Forde: FACT. Anything that can be done that reasonably speeds up play, I’m in favor of. That includes eliminating the increased dawdling over putts with “aim pointing.” Five-hour rounds are a drag.

Bob Harig: FICTION. It looks awful. Players and caddies can use them during practice to figure things out. Those who do their homework should be rewarded. Those devices are meant for us hackers who are too lazy to walk off a yardage or to help us save time. They don’t save out time out here.

John Pluym: FACT. Anything that speeds up play would be good for the game, but I don’t know if GPS devices accomplish that goal. However, I do like what MLB has done with the pitch clock. Golf could use a “shot clock” and a “putt clock.” And practice rounds before the actual tournament should help eliminate all of the discussion between player and caddy during the four rounds anyway.

Jeff Ritter: NEUTRAL. Do we have data showing the rangefinders save time? If so, I’m in. If not, leave them for us duffers while the pros and caddies continue to do their homework.

John Schwarb: FACT. Rangefinders aren’t a magic elixir fix as golf’s fidgety players will still take their sweet time over the ball, but it removes one variable that can take some time and that’s where the tours need to start fixing slow play—by nibbling around the edges.

JEFF RITTER

Jeff Ritter is the Managing Director of SI Golf. He spent more than a decade at Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine, and in 2020 joined Morning Read to help spark its growth and eventual acquisition by Arena Group, the publisher of Sports Illustrated. He has covered more than 25 major championships, and previously helped launch SI Golf Plus Digital, Golf Magazine’s first original, weekly e-magazine, and served as its top editor. He also launched Golf's “Films” division, the magazine’s first long-form video storytelling franchise, and his debut documentary received an Edward R. Murrow Award for sports reporting. His writing has earned first-place awards from the Society of American Travel Writers, the MIN Magazine Awards, and the Golf Writers Association of America, among others. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a master’s from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. A native Michigander, he remains a diehard Wolverine fan and will defend Jim Harbaugh until the bitter end.

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Bob Harig is a golf writer for SI.com and the author of the book "DRIVE: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods," which publishes in March and can be ordered here.

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John Schwarb is the Senior Editor of SI Golf. He has covered golf for the St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa Bay Times), PGATour.com and Visit Florida; and has also written for ESPN.com, The Golfers Journal and several magazines. He lives in Indianapolis and graduated from Indiana University.

Pat Forde covers college sports, the Olympics and horse racing for Sports Illustrated. Pat wrote two books and was nominated for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize. In addition to his work at SI, Pat is also the co-host of the College Football Enquirer podcast. He is an analyst for the Big Ten Network and contributes to national radio shows. In a career spanning more than three decades, Pat has worked at Yahoo! Sports, ESPN and the Louisville Courier-Journal.

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Tiger woods on the state of his game, pga tour-pif negotiations and that goatee, share this article.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Tiger Woods remembers the feeling of walking in his birdie putt at the 16 th hole at the 2000 PGA Championship en route to a playoff victory over Bob May that marked his third straight major triumph.

“I just remember the pressure that I felt, the chance, an opportunity to do something that Ben Hogan did in 1953,” Woods said on Tuesday during his pre-tournament press conference ahead of his 24 th career start at the PGA Championship . “With all of that pressure and we kept feeding off of one another. He would make a putt, I would make a putt, I would make a putt, he would make a putt. It was a fun back nine.

“We never really missed shots on that back nine and then in the three-hole playoff. For us to shoot those low of scores, it was special.”

Woods would like to rediscover some of that old magic as he pursues his 16 th major championship and a fifth PGA Championship title this week at Valhalla Golf Club. But he also is quick to point out that that was a long time ago and the course, which will play over 7,600 yards, has changed a lot over the years.

“We were talking last week when we came up (about) how many 2-irons I used to hit off this property. Now it’s, everything is drivers. Just because they moved it back, it’s longer. But the first hole I hit driver and a 60-degree sand wedge in there. Today I hit a driver and a 5-wood. So it’s a bit different.”

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Here are four more things to know from Tiger’s pre-tournament press conference.

State of his game

Tiger hasn’t played since the Masters, where he made the cut but ran out of gas on the weekend. Asked to assess the state of his game, he said, “I wish my game was a little bit sharper. Again, I don’t have a lot of competitive reps, so I am having to rely on my practice sessions and getting stuff done either at home or here on-site.”

Tiger came here last week on a scouting trip and returned to practice on Sunday and Monday to take advantage of the better weather before the rain hit on Tuesday. He also pointed out that the course isn’t as difficult of a walk compared to Augusta National – “just stay out of the rough,” he said – and feels he can still stoke memories of his 2000 win.

“I still feel that I can win golf tournaments,” he said. “I still feel I can hit the shots and still feel like I still have my hand around the greens and I can putt. I just need to do it for all four days, not like I did at Augusta for only two.” He added: “At the end of the day, I need to be ready mentally and physically come Thursday.”

PGA Tour-PIF negotiations

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan (L) meets with Tiger Woods during the Pro-Am of the Genesis Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 14, 2018, in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

As a member of the PGA Tour Policy Board and with his role on the newly-created Transaction Subcommittee, Tiger knew he would be bombarded with questions about negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and he was ready to say very little. He kept the good stuff close to his Sun Day Red vest.

But here’s what he did share: “We’re working on negotiations with PIF. It’s ongoing; it’s fluid; it changes day to day. Has there been progress? Yes. But it’s an ongoing negotiation, so a lot of work ahead for all of us with this process, and so we’re making steps and it may not be giant steps, but we’re making steps.”

On seeing the future of golf differently than Rory McIlroy: it’s good to see it differently, but collectively as a whole we want to see whatever’s best for all the players, the fans, and the state of golf. How we get there, that’s to be determined, but the fact that we’re in this together and in this fight together to make golf better is what it’s all about.”

On Jimmy Dunne’s resignation from the PGA Tour Policy Board yesterday: “It was a bit surprising that he resigned yesterday and just how it all came about, but, no, his role and his help, then what he’s been able to do for the PGA Tour has been great.”

On fans tuning out pro golf amidst the turbulence between the Tour and LIV: “I think the fans are probably as tired as we are of the talk of not being about the game of golf and about not being about the players. It’s about what LIV is doing, what we’re doing, players coming back, players leaving, the fans just want to see us play together. How do we get there is to be determined. “

U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy – still TBD

If you bet on the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain being announced officially this week, well, you can rip up your ticket. Tiger confirmed he’s had discussions since the Masters with PGA CEO Seth Waugh but no decision has been made yet.

“We’re still talking. There’s nothing that has been confirmed yet. We’re still working on what that might look like. Also whether or not I have the time to do it,” he said. “I’m dedicating my so much time to what we’re doing with the PGA Tour, I don’t want to not fulfill the role of the captaincy if I can’t do it. What that all entails and representing Team USA and the commitments to the PGA of America, the players, and the fans and as I said, all of Team USA. I need to feel that I can give the amount of time that it deserves.”

Tiger did not disclose a timetable on making this decision.

And the goatee?

Tiger Woods at a press conference prior to the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.

Tiger was told that the Internet was loving his facial hair, which he showed up with this week at Valhalla. Asked if the goatee was a conscious decision or laziness , he laughed and said, “It’s the second. I’m definitely lazy. I cut myself this morning trying to trim it up so it is what it is.” Tiger Woods, just like us.

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Tiger Woods scores 72 to open 2024 PGA Championship, sitting 10 strokes back on early leaderboard

The 15-time major champion was solid thursday but left plenty of shots on the course.

Tiger Woods would take a 1-over 72 in most major championship setups, but the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla is already proving that it's not most major championships. With Xander Schauffele tying a major scoring record while setting a PGA Championship record with a 9-under 62, Woods' effort puts him a full 10 strokes off the early pace in Louisville.

Beginning his round on the back nine, Woods gave himself an opening birdie bid from inside 10 feet on the par-5 10th. Running it by, Woods set the tone early on the greens and made it known that he would be putting with pace on Thursday -- a stark contrast from his weekend at Augusta National last month.

Doing well to drop just one on the par-3 11th, Woods got a shot back by running in his birdie attempt from just inside 20 feet on the short par-4 13th. The 48-year-old's driver continued to pose problems on his opening half as he hit just four fairways and forced more than one chop out from the thick rough of Valhalla.

A missed fairway on the 15th ultimately led to a bogey, and it looked a few holes later as if Tiger would get this back before the turn. Greenside in two on the par-5 18th, Woods hit a poor chip to 15 feet and was unable to convert. He left the back nine without taking advantage of either of the par 5s and 1 over for the championship.

Despite leaving some shots out there, Woods was still in a solid position with nine holes to play. He hit a stunner from the left rough on No. 1 to inside 25 feet; that gave him a birdie look and started the trend of some much better iron play. This approach prowess came to fruition on the par-3 3rd when Woods' tee shot from 195 yards settled to 5 feet and got the 15-time major champion back to even par.

Plenty of runway remained out in front of Tiger as a couple short par 4s and one last par 5 made up his remaining six holes. He let the short par-4 4th go by without a birdie but got through the difficult par-4 sixth before arriving at his final par 5 of the round.

Woods walked in his birdie bid from 13 feet on No. 7 to claw into red figures, and the thought of his first under-par round in a major championship since the second round of the 2022 PGA Championship became real ... until it didn't.

Back-to-back three putts on Woods' final two holes turned a 1-under 70 into a 1-over 72. Suddenly, the weekend is in jeopardy for Woods as players continue to zip through the wet and accessible Valhalla Golf Club.

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Understanding The 4 Wood: Definition, Specifications, And Uses

October 11, 2023

Learn all about the 4 wood, its , specifications, and uses. Understand the from other clubs, shot trajectory, and the it offers on the golf course.

What is a 4 Wood?

Definition and purpose.

A 4 wood is a type of golf club that is typically used for longer shots on the golf course. It is classified as a fairway wood and is designed to provide players with a combination of and accuracy. The number “4” in its name refers to the club’s angle, which is typically around 16-17 degrees.

The purpose of a 4 wood is to give golfers an option for hitting shots that require more distance than what a standard iron or hybrid club can provide. It is especially useful when a golfer needs to hit the ball off the fairway or from the rough, as the club’s design allows for better performance on uneven terrain.

Club Specifications

When it comes to club specifications, a 4 wood typically has a longer shaft and a larger clubhead compared to irons. The longer shaft allows for increased swing speed, which in turn generates more . The larger clubhead provides a larger sweet spot, making it easier for golfers to make solid contact with the ball.

The loft angle of a , as mentioned earlier, is usually around 16-17 degrees. This angle helps to launch the ball higher into the air, allowing for greater carry distance and stopping power on the green. The clubhead design and weight distribution also contribute to the club’s performance, ensuring optimal ball flight and control.

Differences from Other Clubs

One of the main between a 4 wood and other clubs is its angle. A 4 wood typically has a lower angle compared to a 3 wood or a driver. This lower loft angle results in less backspin on the ball, allowing for more but sacrificing some control.

Another difference is the club’s length and shaft flexibility. A has a longer shaft compared to irons, providing more leverage and generating greater clubhead speed . The flexibility of the shaft also contributes to the club’s performance, allowing for more whip and power in the swing.

Distance and Loft

The and of a 4 wood are closely related. The lower angle of a 4 wood, combined with its longer shaft and larger clubhead, allows golfers to achieve greater compared to irons or hybrids. On average, a well-struck shot with a can travel between 180 and 220 yards for most golfers.

The angle of a also plays a role in the club’s overall . The lower loft angle helps to launch the ball higher into the air, maximizing carry . Additionally, the lower angle reduces backspin on the ball, allowing it to roll out further upon landing.

Clubhead Design

The design of the clubhead is an important aspect of a . The clubhead is typically made of metal, such as titanium or stainless steel, to provide durability and strength. The shape and weight distribution of the clubhead are carefully designed to optimize performance.

Most 4 woods have a larger clubhead compared to irons, providing a larger sweet spot for better forgiveness on off-center hits. The clubhead is also designed to have a low center of gravity, which helps to launch the ball higher into the air. This combination of forgiveness and launch characteristics makes the 4 wood a versatile club for a variety of shots on the golf course.

Shot Trajectory

The shot trajectory of a 4 wood is typically higher compared to irons or hybrids. The lower angle and larger clubhead of the 4 wood contribute to this higher trajectory. When struck well, the ball launches higher into the air, allowing for softer landings on the green.

The higher shot trajectory of a 4 wood is beneficial in situations where a golfer needs to carry the ball over obstacles such as bunkers or water hazards. The ability to hit high shots with the 4 wood provides golfers with more options when it comes to shot selection and course management.

Versatility on the Course

The 4 wood is known for its on the golf course. It can be used for a variety of shots, including tee shots on longer par-3 holes, approach shots into par-5 holes, and shots from the fairway or rough. The combination of and accuracy makes it a valuable club in a golfer’s bag.

The 4 wood is often preferred over a 3 wood or driver in certain situations. Its lower loft angle and shorter shaft length make it easier to control, especially when accuracy is a priority. Additionally, the 4 wood can be used off the tee on shorter par-4 holes, providing a balance between and control.

Common Uses in a Golfer’s Bag

A 4 wood is commonly used by golfers to fill the gap between their driver or 3 wood and their longer irons or hybrids. It is a go-to club for shots that require more than what an iron can provide, but less than a driver or 3 wood.

Some common uses for a 4 wood include:

Tee shots on longer par-3 holes
Approach shots into par-5 holes
Shots from the fairway or rough when distance is needed
Shots that require a high trajectory to carry over obstacles

Overall, the 4 wood is a versatile club that provides golfers with a combination of distance, accuracy, and playability. It is a valuable asset in a golfer’s bag, offering a wide range of shot options on the golf course.

3 Wood vs 4 Wood – Which Club Should I Use & When

If you’re looking for an alternative to using a driver from the tee, or if you want a different option from the fairway on those longer holes do you have to use a 3 wood, or are there other options available?

This was the question that I recently asked myself. You see it on the PGA Tour, and up and down the country – golfers typically have a driver in the bag followed by a 3 wood. However, what about a 4 wood, yes, they do exist, but what is this club, can it help my game, and where is the best place to use it?

Why not continue reading if you want to know more about some alternative options and if a 4 wood could be the answer to improving your game.

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Both the 3 wood and the 4 wood have very similar characteristics, but also slight changes. A 3 wood has a loft of 15°-18°, and a graphite shaft length of 42-43 inches.

It is appropriate for tee shots and seconds shots on longer par 5s. The average shot distance varies between 190 and 235 yards. While a 4 wood has a loft of 16°-19°. Its shaft length is 41-42 inches. It is one inch shorter than its predecessor.

4 wood covers an average distance of 180-220 yards. These distances are subject to your ability and how well you hit the ball.

Overview Of 3 Wood vs 4 Wood

The 3 and 4 wood belongs to the fairway wood family. They both usually have graphite shafts. The clubhead size of the 3 wood is approximately 155-260 cc, so much smaller than the size of drivers.

The loft on the 3 wood varies between 15°-18°. Its standard shaft length is 43 inches. The average distance of a 3 wood is between 190-235 yards.

Whereas, a 4 wood has a loft of 16°-19°. Its standard shaft length is 42 inches, one inch smaller than 3 wood. The average distance of a 4 wood varies between 180-220 yards.

Key Differences Between 3 & 4 Wood

There aren’t many differences between a 3 wood and a 4 wood. The former has a slightly lower loft of 15°-18° and the latter has a slightly higher loft of 16°-19°.

One of the key differences between them is the cubic centimetres (cc) of the head. A 3 wood has more cc than a 4 wood. This means the clubhead is bigger.

The shaft length is one inch shorter in 4 wood. Other minor differences include slight changes in ball flight, workability of the ball, carry distance, and control. Although there might only be minor differences, a 3 wood is more common among professional golfers.

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When should i carry a 3 or 4 wood.

This is a tough decision, but a 3 wood is more common among professional golfers. Since a 3 wood is often used for tee shots and long approach shots on par 5’s, it is the most popular choice of top golfers.

However, if a golfer has a distance difference of 15-20 yards between the two clubs, he can carry both fairway wood. Due to the influence of professional golfers, most average club golfers will carry 3 wood and 5 wood.

However, PGA Professional Justin Leonard has used a 4 wood in his bag as a good gap between his 3 wood and 3 iron.

What Kind of Shots Do They Produce?

When hitting a 3 wood and 4 wood you will find that they produce similar shots with only slight differences in distance, ball flight, control, and spin.

Due to the loft design of the clubs, a 3-wood has a lower ball flight and longer coverage of distance compared to 4 wood. Typically, a 3 wood is used for tee shots, long approach shots to par 5 holes, and through the first cut of rough.

Whereas a 4 wood is commonly used for approach shots to long par 4 holes, and recovery shots from the light rough.

Pros And Cons & Characteristics of A 3 Wood Over The 4 Wood

Following are the pros and cons of a 3 wood over a 4 wood:

Longer Distance Coverage
Lower Ball Trajectory
Longer Ball Roll
Good Performance in Rough
Slightly Less Control
Slightly Less Accurate

This is explained really well in the video below by Professional golf coach Michael Newton.

What Hybrid Does A 3 Wood Replace?

If you prefer to use a hybrid club then the 2-hybrid is the perfect substitute for a 3 wood. They have a similar loft degree. The distance of a 2-hybrid is slightly less than a 3 wood but hybrids are more accurate and easier to hit for all golfers.

Both clubs can be hit off the tee, off the deck, and from the rough. However, for added distance and forgiveness professional golfers tend to stick to 3 wood.

Hybrid Vs 3 Wood – Which Should You Use?

If you’re looking to improve your game which type of club should you use a hybrid or a 3 wood? If 3-hybrid is compared with 3 wood, then the 3 wood offers better distance, a lower ball flight, and reduced spin. 3-hybrid has a loft of 18°-20°.

The shaft length is 41 inches which are shorter than the 3 wood, so can be easier to control. Due to this, the 3-hybrid is more accurate and easier to hit for all levels of golfers.

Both the 3-hybrid and 3 wood can be hit from the tee, off the deck, and from the rough. I would advise using a 3 wood due to its ability to be more versatile and able to be used in all areas of the course.

They can even be used for putting, such as when Si Woo Kim broke his putter at the US Masters and was forced to putt with his 3 wood !

What Iron Does A 3 Wood Replace?

The 3 wood replaces the 1 and 2 iron in terms of loft degrees. However, the distance, ball flight, control, and accuracy of a 3 wood is easier to achieve than using these irons.

These irons are notoriously difficult to hit and even Professional golfers rarely carry these irons. They have decided to stick to using a 3 wood and I would also advise using the 3 wood over longer irons.

Iron Vs 3 Wood – How Do They Compare?

If we compare a 3 iron with a 3 wood, there are a lot of differences. 3 iron has a loft that varies between 19°-21°. The shaft length is 39 inches.

This shaft length is 3 inches shorter than the 3-wood shaft. The average distance of a 3 iron is 170-220 yards, depending upon the skill set of the golfer. However, only 20% of the professional golfers carry a 3 iron.

Which Hybrid Club Does A 4 Wood Replace?

If you’re looking for an alternative to the 4 wood, the 3-hybrid is the perfect substitute. Firstly, these clubs have a similar loft. The loft degree of a 3 hybrid is 19° whereas the loft of 4 wood is between 16°-19°.

The distance of a 3-hybrid is slightly less than a 4-wood due to the trajectory and ball flight, but hybrids are more accurate and easier to hit for all golfers due to the smaller head size and shorter shaft length. Both clubs can be hit off the tee, from the deck, and out of the rough.

Hybrid Vs 4 Wood

The 4 hybrid has a higher loft than its counterpart 4 wood. The hybrid has a loft of 22°, whereas a 4 wood has a loft that varies between 16°-19°.

The average distance of a 4 hybrid ranges between 160-200 yards. Golfers prefer to carry a 4 hybrid over 4 wood due to its ability to be used in the fairway and from the rough.

What Iron Does A 4 Wood Replace?

If you’re looking to replace the 4 wood then the 2 Iron is the perfect replacement. However, the distance, ball flight, control, and accuracy of a 4 wood are different from the 2 iron.

Due to the design of the 4 wood club head, and the lower center of gravity it produces a higher trajectory with the ball flight. The workability of a 4 wood is better than a 2 iron as the longer irons can be particularly unforgiving and difficult to hit by less experienced golfers.

Iron Vs 4 Wood

How do irons compare to the 4 wood? If we compare a 4 iron we will see many differences. It has a loft of 22°-24°. The shaft length is approximately 38 inches.

The 4 iron is known as a utility iron. Many professional golfers use it as a driving iron for shorter par 4’s because of its ball flight and distance coverage. A 4 iron should cover a distance of between 165-and 205 yards.

Whereas a 4 wood has a loft of 16°-19°. It is typically easier to hit higher lofted clubs as described by Golfible . Its standard shaft length is 42 inches, one inch smaller than 3 wood. The average distance of a 4 wood varies between 180-220 yards.

Do I need a 3 and 4 wood At the Same Time or Just 1?

Since there is only a slight difference between the club specifications. It is recommended to only carry one fairway wood. Most professional and amateur golfers carry 3 wood due to the versatility in use around different parts of the golf course.

Which Is Better from The Fairway and What’s Better from The Rough?

So where do you use each of these types of clubs? I’ve found that the 3 wood is better when used off the tee and from the fairway. It produces a lower trajectory ball flight with better distance coverage than the 4 wood.

It is also can be good in light rough when you are off target from the tee on longer holes. However, due to slightly higher loft degrees, and smaller head size the 4 wood is the best club to hit from the second cut of rough due to its ability to move through the long grass.

What do I need in my bag – woods, irons, or hybrids?

If you are an amateur golfer, you should carry a 3 wood, 4 and 5 hybrid, mid irons, and wedges. Try to steer clear of longer irons as these can be very difficult to hit.

However, professional golfers and better players carry 3 and 5 wood, rescue club, utility irons, and wedges. The right mix varies from golfer to golfer and I would recommend testing out different types of clubs before making a purchase.

What Gives Most Accuracy, Feel, And Control?

Most Accuracy : Hybrids and Irons
Feel : Irons and Hybrids
Control : Irons

Overall, hybrids offer better ball control, accuracy, and feel. Fairway woods are preferred for longer-distance coverage where the margin of error with the landing zone is larger.

Favorite 3 Fairway Woods

Following are the best 3 fairway wood:

Callaway Rogue ST Max

High Ball Speed
Longer Distance
Aesthetic Design
Non-Adjustable Head

Score: 95/100

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Titleist TSi2

Premium Design
Small club head

Score: 90/100

Taylormade stealth.

Better Accuracy
Non-adjustable head

Score: 90/100

Favorite 4 fairway woods .

Following are the best and most forgiving 4 fairway woods. They are from the same series of fairway woods as I have discussed above.

However, the only difference between 3 and 4 wood is loft and distance coverage. The 3 wood has a low loft and carries a longer distance. The 4 wood offers a slightly higher loft and less distance coverage.

Callaway Rogue

I hope you have enjoyed reading about the similarities and differences between the 3 wood and the 4 wood clubs. You will have seen that they are very similar in design and use, but that they can be suitable for use in different circumstances on the golf course.

Although the 3 wood is the most popular choice among both professional and amateur golfers I was surprised to see that I could consider a 4 wood as an alternative.

If you’re looking to further improve your golf why not have a look at our other articles on which are the best golf clubs to use, and also how high bounce or low bounce wedges could improve your short game.

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In his 23rd PGA Championship appearance, Tiger Woods missed the cut after the second round Friday at Valhalla Golf Club .

Woods made two triple bogeys on his first four holes en route to a 6-over-par 77 in the second round.

In the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, Woods shot 1-over 72. He was 1 under going into his last two holes, but back-to-back bogeys put him at 1 over par.

Woods totaled 7-over 149.

The 2024 PGA Championship was Woods' third PGA Tour event this season. He finished 60th in the Masters a month ago and withdrew from The Genesis Invitational in February after getting sick.

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4 Wood Golf Club

By Lawrence Smelser

Updated On June 6, 2023

When most golfers think of woods to have in their bags, they think of the 3-wood or 5-wood. The less common 4-wood golf club has a loft between those two clubs and can be useful for golfers with slower swing speeds .

This article will explain what a 4-wood is and how it can be used around the course to navigate lower scores.

We will also include two 4-wood reviews and discuss what golf company sells a 4-wood in case you are interested in purchasing one.

What Is A 4-Wood Golf Club?

A 4-wood is part of the wood golf club family that has a large round head. In size, it is between the 3-wood and 5-wood .

It can also be used by those who prefer to hit the ball off the deck compared to the 3-wood which is harder to hit. It is also a good option for those who desire more distance than a 5-wood .

Typically, a 4 wood loft degree is less than that of a 3-wood and more than a 5-wood. You can pair a 4-wood with a 7-wood in your bag rather than carrying a three and a five which is the traditional setup for many players.

The 4-wood is a golf club that has 16-18 degrees of loft to it. It is not as popular as the 3-wood and 5-wood, but still has a lot of features that can boost your golf game.

Compared to the 3-wood, which has a loft of 13-15 degrees, the 4-wood club has a higher loft of 16 degrees.

The higher degree of loft on the 4-wood makes it easier to swing and also adds more height to the golf ball in the air.

💡 Golfible Tip : The 4-wood together with the 7-wood can be used to replace hybrids and long irons as well. This gives you more space for adding another club or extra wedge to your golf club collection.

4-Wood Loft Explained

Standard 4-woods have 16 degrees of loft to them. Some have slightly less or more. A 3-wood usually comes in 13-15 degrees and a 5-wood, 17-19 degrees.

The higher the loft, the easier it is to hit . A 4-wood can help you launch the ball with a higher trajectory than a 3-wood or driver when facing a long par 3 or short par 4. This also helps the ball land softer and have less rollout.

How Far Should You Hit A 4-Wood?

Depending on how experienced you are and what length hitter you are determines the 4-wood golf club distance you should be hitting.

A short hitter should be able to hit it around 180-200 yards.

A medium-length hitter should hit it around 200-220 yards.

A long hitter can average between 220-240 yards with the club.

What Length Is An Average 4-Wood Golf Club?

Most 4-woods are usually around 42 inches in length. This helps make it easier to swing than a 3-wood that is usually an inch longer.

📋 Keep in mind : The 4-wood golf club also has around 10 grams in weight added compared to a 3-wood. This also aids the golfer in hitting it higher in the air off the deck and producing more spin than a 3-wood.

When To Use A 4-Wood Golf Club

There are a multitude of scenarios where you could use this club. When considering how to hit a 4 wood, an ideal time would be when you’re on the fairway or on the tee box .

You might even be able to employ it around the greens on a flat surface when you’re trying to chip it through a fringe or some short grass.

Marty Jertson, a senior design engineer for Ping explained to Golf Digest how you can get more spin with a 4-wood compared to a 3-wood .

“The ball just spins so much less off a 3-wood than a 4-wood,” said Jertson. “We also saw more golfers hitting down on a 3-wood but having more of a sweeping motion with a 4-wood. The extra loft just seems to provide confidence.”

📢 Need To Know : Matt Kuchar, who is a nine-time winner on the PGA Tour, has found great success using a 4-wood in the past.

What Iron Does A 4-Wood Replace?

A 4-wood can replace a 2-iron or 3-iron depending on the loft and way it is played.

If a 4-wood is closer to 17 or 18 degrees it will be closer in distance to a 2-iron which usually is 18 degrees. Although different manufacturers make different lofts for their clubs.

A lower lofted 3-iron for example, can be closer to a 4-wood.

Hitting long irons is much harder than hitting woods. Whether it be off the tee or off the deck. The 2-iron is arguably considered the most difficult club in the bag to hit. It is rarely carried by amateur golfers.

📋 Keep in mind : The biggest difference between the clubs and why you would replace them is due to the difficulty it is to hit long irons.

3-Wood vs 4-Wood

As mentioned earlier in this article, the 3-wood is a harder club to hit than the 4-wood and also provides less spin as well.

In different scenarios on the course, players may choose a 3 wood or 4 wood depending on their preference and playing style. It doesn’t make sense to carry both since they are so similar in loft.

If you’re trying to get enough height to clear some trees or land on the green softly enough with more spin to get yourself a shorter putt then reach for the 4-wood.

If you have a tight fairway and prefer a longer tee shot then hit a 3-wood. Another situation would be if you enjoy hitting a hybrid or 5-wood into greens off the fairways and you don’t tend to hit your 3-wood off the ground.

If you’re consistent at hitting the 3-wood off the deck and don’t mind less spin then opt for it rather than a 4-wood.

If you are a less experienced player and want to make solid contact more often and have trouble shaping shots then use a 4-wood.

It all comes down to experience and preference when choosing which club to use.

4-Wood vs 5-Wood

The standard yardage of a 4-wood will be about 5-15 yards longer than that of a 5-wood depending on the loft of each club and shaft flex.

A 5-wood will be slightly easier to hit off of the fairway and will be more forgiving.

Most 5-woods will be 18-20 degrees compared to the 16-18 degrees of a 4-wood.

The 5-wood will also be shorter in length and have a smaller clubhead.

4-Wood vs 3-Hybrid

When considering 4 wood vs 3 hybrid, a 4-wood will be much longer in distance than a 3-hybrid , usually by around 20-30 yards in some cases.

Most 3-hybrids will be between 22-23 degrees for their loft angle.

You would hit a 3-hybrid into a green from around 175-200 yards versus a 4-wood from 200-225 if you’re around standard length.

The 3-hybrid will be much more forgiving and have a tiny club head compared to the 4-wood. Hitting it out of fairway bunkers will be much easier.

It’s also going to be easier to chip with it through the fringe than with a 4-wood.

💡 Golfible Tip : Hitting a full-swing 3-hybrid is also a better option when trying to clear water with a three-quarter swing 4-wood.

How To Hit 4-Wood Golf Club

In the video below, renowned online golf coach Danny Maude teaches how to hit your woods and not top them like many amateurs and even experienced players tend to do.

Recommended: Best 4 wood golf clubs on the market

If you’re asking yourself, ‘Does anyone make a 4-wood?’ At Golfible.com we have found two 4-Woods that we recommend for our male and female golfers.

Both are packed with technology and are designed to be easily hit. The Callaway Epic Speed 4-Wood is our recommendation for men .

For women, we recommend the Ping Rapture 4-Wood . It is one of the more famous and highly rated woods ever created by Ping.

Best 4-Wood For Men – Callaway Epic Speed 4-Wood

The Callaway Epic Speed was specifically designed to help golfers create mishits into good hits . The company using top-of-the-line artificial intelligence, focused on increasing the ball speed and good results on hits that aren’t on the screws. For example, strikes on the toe or heel.

The club is made from C300 Maraging Steel for extra durability. A face cup helps golfers improve their ball speeds at impact while also keeping the spin equal on the entire face of the club.

It also helps players create shots like fades or draws in a simpler manner .

What is the loft of a Callaway epic 4-wood? It is 16.5 degrees. It comes with a graphite shaft.

The club is black, silver and lime green and has a white Callaway logo as an alignment aid.

📢 Need To Know : Callaway placed the center of gravity in the forward center of the head and also updated the leading edge to help trajectory on ball flight.

Best Women’s 4-Wood Golf Club- Ping Rapture V2

This fairway wood was created for distance thanks to its stainless steel frame, tungsten sole and machine steel face.

The Rapture line is known around the golf world and this V2 has a stainless steel head with a 61 gram sole plate made from tungsten that helps shoot the ball high into the air and reduce spin.

Its shallow face also helps produce more distance from the tee or fairway and increases rollout.

The women’s version is 17.5 degrees and its colorways are black, silver and lime green similar to the epic flash.

Buying a 4-wood can definitely help you improve your scores and manage the course better. Although it isn’t the most popular club in people’s bags, its combination of higher spin and easier usability compared to other woods can help you in different situations such as in the fairway or from off the tee.

Be sure to comment in the queries with your thoughts and experiences with 4-woods and your favorite brand of woods to use.

What golf club companies sell 4 woods?

Callaway, Titleist, Ping, Cobra, TaylorMade, Adams, Srixon, Bridgestone, Reload, Niklaus, and Wilson are a few of the most trusted brands that sell 4 wood golf clubs. These brands have come up with additional loft, small-sized heads, and shallower faces. All these brands, with their quality 4 wood golf clubs, allow golfers to strike the ball cleanly from longer distances.

What is the difference between a 4 wood and a 4 hybrid?

The difference between the 4 wood and a 4 hybrid is in their loft. The stock loft in 4 wood is 17 degrees, while the loft is 21-242 degrees in 4 hybrids. Also, a 4 hybrid goes about 120-171 yards, while a 4 wood can go as high as 110-220 yards. However, 4 wood is a versatile club from the tee or off the deck. As compared to a 4 wood club, a 4 hybrid is versatile and easier to hit off the turf.

Which is better for beginners; a 4 wood or 5 wood?

A 5 wood golf club comes with a lot of range of between 18 and 20 degrees. Also, 5 wood has a higher launching shot and covers a distance of 200 to 240 yards. So, they would be more accurate with the strike and produce less spin than a 4 wood. It is consistent, easy to launch, and more forgiving and accurate. Also, a 4 wood club has less distance and high launching angle, making it perfect for beginners.

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Full recap of Thursday and Friday at the PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler arrested by police before second round

World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler was charged with assaulting a police officer outside Valhalla Golf Club hours before starting his second round at the 2024 PGA Championship.

Scheffler — who was also charged with third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic — was released by police just in time to take to the course for his tee-off time of 10:08am ET. He impressed with a five-under round of 66 that moved him into third, at nine-under for the tournament.

The Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections, who posted a mugshot of the 27-year-old, said he was booked in at 7.28am local time and released at 8.40am. Scheffler later described the incident as “a big misunderstanding”.

The start of Friday’s second round was delayed by 80 minutes because of an unrelated crash near the course . Louisville police said a shuttle bus had struck and killed a pedestrian outside the golf club. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg later named him as local man John Mills.

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Xander Schauffele 36-hole leader at PGA Championship with Morikawa, Scheffler chasing

Xander Schauffele stepped onto the first tee Friday at Valhalla Golf Club after a historic first round at the PGA Championship. He shot a 9-under 62, giving him the 18-hole lead. It tied the men’s major scoring record, the lowest round in PGA Championship history.

Friday’s round for Schauffele didn’t smash records or set career-scoring bests. But it kept the 30-year-old atop the PGA Championship leaderboard heading into the weekend.

Schauffele shot a second-round 68, giving him the 36-hole lead. It’s the second consecutive week Schauffele led a tournament after 36 holes. Last week, Schauffele couldn’t secure the win, thanks to a dominant performance from Rory McIlroy.

The seven-time PGA Tour winner is looking for a different outcome this week, attempting to capture his first major championship.

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Koepka records 8 birdies in second round

It was a roller coaster second round for Brooks Koepka.

He shot a 3-under 68, which consisted of eight birdies.

But it also included three bogeys and a double.

Koepka sits at 7-under-par, five off the lead held by Xander Schauffele.

Tiger birdies 18 but misses cut

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Tiger Woods finished the 2024 PGA Championship at 7-over-par.

He shot a 6-over 77 in his second round.

But Tiger finished the PGA at Valhalla, where he won this event in 2000, with a birdie on 18.

Woods hasn't made a cut at the PGA since 2020.

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Here comes Koepka

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Brooks Koepka had a double bogey on the par-5 10th.

He's rallied with three birdies since, including one on the par-4 15th.

Koepka has seven birdies on the day and is four off the lead at 8-under-par.

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McIlroy going in the wrong direction

Rory McIlroy, who won the PGA the last time it was staged at Valhalla, is going in the wrong direction.

After being 1-under-par through 11 holes, McIlroy records a double-bogey 6 on the par-4 12th.

He is 4-under-par for the tournament, eight back of the lead.

Needs a strong finish coming in to get back in the mix.

Inside the most bizarre day in major golf with the arrest of Scottie Scheffler

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The most shocking day in golf major championship history began with a tragedy, and saw Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 male player in the world, arrested, booked into a local jail and released in time to tee off.

It was just after 5 a.m. on a rainy Friday morning that police were called to the street outside of Valhalla Golf Club. A shuttle bus traveling down Shelbyville Road struck and killed John Mills, a local man working the PGA Championship for a tournament vendor.

The fatal wreck caused traffic to be shut down in both directions outside of Valhalla, which is hosting the major championship for the first time in a decade. Scheffler arrived at the scene an hour later, amid a steady rain and flashing police lights, seeking to enter the property and begin preparation for an 8:48 a.m. tee time for Round 2 of the PGA Championship. A police and security presence outside of a major championship routine is typical, even common. “I drive by cops like that probably 10 times a year,” one PGA Tour swing coach said, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter.

What happened next was anything but common. When Scheffler, traveling eastbound, attempted to move his vehicle into the westbound lane, according to the Louisville Police Department arrest report, detective Bryan Gillis attempted to stop the vehicle. The police report said Scheffler continued forward, “dragging Detective Gillis to the ground,” and noted that he suffered injuries that required medical treatment, as well as irreparable damage to his $80 uniform pants. Jeff Darlington, an ESPN NFL reporter assigned to cover the second golf major of the year, happened to be on the scene and watched it unfold, reporting that Scheffler’s vehicle moved 10 to 20 yards before coming to a final stop.

Scheffler’s attorney, Steve Romines, said Scheffler was originally instructed to go in and that the officer directing traffic was not part of the event traffic detail. “So that’s where the miscommunication arose and that’s why we’re here,” Romines said Friday morning.

When Scheffler did stop, he lowered his window and the officer reached in, grabbed Scheffler’s arm and pulled the door open, Darlington reported. The officer then put Scheffler in handcuffs and pushed him against the car. As Scheffler was escorted toward a police car in the rainy dark, a video filmed by Darlington showed Scheffler turning to say, “Can you help?”

“You need to get out of the way,” another officer told Darlington. “Right now, he’s going to jail, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

Inside the most bizarre day in major golf with the arrest of Scottie Scheffler

Schauffele drops a shot, lead is 1

Xander Schauffele makes his first bogey of the week.

The last player to go the first 36 holes of a PGA Championship without a single bogey is Hale Irwin in 1993.

Schauffele falls to 12-under-par, one ahead of Collin Morikawa.

Schauffele improves to 13-under-par

Xander Schauffele is now 13-under.

The lowest 36-hole score to par in men's major championship history is 14 under by Jordan Spieth at the 2015 Masters.

Will Zalatoris: Players discussed delaying, canceling PGA Championship second round

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A small group of players discussed not playing the second round of the PGA Championship as scheduled following the death of a pedestrian outside of Valhalla Golf Club, as well as the arrest of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

Will Zalatoris detailed the 20-30 minute conversation, which took place in the Valhalla locker room, to a small group of reporters after his round Friday afternoon. The group of unnamed players considered approaching the PGA of America about the cancellation or delay of Friday’s play, he said.

“Some of the guys were talking about, wondering if we should even play today,” Zalatoris said. “At one point there were a group of guys in the locker room talking about going to the PGA of America about it, but I think it was dead in the water in the locker room. It was bizarre. We just didn’t know … when Scottie was going to get out, any of the details.”

Tee times were delayed by one hour and 20 minutes on Friday after a shuttle bus struck and killed John Mills, who was working for a tournament vendor. The PGA moved the first tee times from 7:15 a.m. ET to 8:35.

Will Zalatoris: Players discussed delaying, canceling PGA Championship second round

Scheffler practicing, signing autographs

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During his Friday post-round news conference, Scottie Scheffler said that he was "going to go back to his normal routine." That includes having a meal, practicing in the afternoon, going to the gym before heading home and getting some rest before the weekend.

Well, the broadcast showed Scheffler practicing bunker shots and signing autographs for fans.

Scheffler shot a second-round 66.

Schauffele solo leader

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Xander Schauffele is the solo leader at the PGA Championship.

He fires a 3-under 32 on the front nine, which includes a lengthy birdie on the 9th hole.

Schauffele makes the turn at 12-under-par, one shot ahead of Collin Morikawa.

Scottie Scheffler climbs PGA Championship leaderboard hours after arrest

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scottie Scheffler, the world’s most dominant golfer, rose up the leaderboard of the PGA Championship on Friday, hours after he was arrested while trying to navigate a traffic backup caused by a crash that killed a pedestrian outside Valhalla Golf Club.

In an extraordinary sequence of events over about three hours, Scheffler was handcuffed while arriving at the course before sunrise, booked while wearing an orange jumpsuit in downtown Louisville and driven back to the course with stunned crowds following his every move as his newly hired local lawyer told reporters that he would comply with an investigation into his interaction with a police officer who was directing traffic. Scheffler faces charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

Scheffler’s day on the course finally began at 10:08 a.m. ET, when he teed off nearly four hours after his arrest. He went on to shoot a 5-under-par 66, climbing into a tie for third on the leaderboard. Scheffler, who said he began stretching in a jail cell Friday in hopes of returning to Valhalla in time for his tee time, said after the round his head was “spinning.”

“It was a chaotic situation and a big misunderstanding,” Scheffler said.

Scottie Scheffler: A fan favorite

Following his second-round 66, Scottie Scheffler high-fived fans as he walked off the course to sign his scorecard.

Two spectators had T-shirts with Scheffler's face. One of the tees showed Scheffler's mugshot that the Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections posted Friday morning when the World No. 1 was booked in downtown Louisville.

Scheffler was arrested Friday morning while trying to navigate a traffic backup caused by a crash that killed a pedestrian outside Valhalla Golf Club.

Scheffler: ‘I did spend some time stretching in a jail cell’

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Scottie Scheffler said he feels his head is “still spinning” after the sequence of events he experienced on Friday. He was arrested and handcuffed Friday morning while arriving at the course before sunrise, booked in an orange jumpsuit in downtown Louisville, then returned to Valhalla Golf Club and shot a second-round 66 at the PGA Championship.

Scheffler faces charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m., according to online court records, two days after the PGA Championship is scheduled to end.

Asked to encapsulate what transpired, Scheffler described his pre-round routine, which took place in jail.

“I did spend some time stretching in a jail cell that was a first for me,” Scheffler said after his second round.

Scheffler said his “main focus after getting arrested” was whether he could continue playing in the PGA Championship. He said that he was in “shock” when he got arrested and that he was “shaking for an hour,” trying to calm down.

While getting fingerprinted in jail, Scheffler said a police officer offered him a sandwich.

“Sure, I’ll take a sandwich, I didn’t eat breakfast yet,” Scheffler said.

Scheffler teed off at 10:08 a.m., nearly four hours after his arrest. He described Friday's round as “pretty good.”

“It was nice to be able to put together a solid round today for sure,” Scheffler said.

Tiger Woods cards second triple-bogey of round

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This isn’t pleasant to watch: Tiger Woods, a 15-time major winner, has carded his second triple-bogey seven in the space of three holes.

This time his game deserts him on the fourth, having also bogeyed the third. He’s now eight over — seven over for the round — and his hopes of making it to the weekend are long gone.

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2024 PGA Championship tee times: Sunday pairings for Round 4 at Valhalla

A new PGA champion will be crowned on Sunday at Valhalla.

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The 2024 PGA Championship comes to an end on Sunday, May 19, with the final round at Valhalla Golf Club . You can see the complete Sunday tee times for the final round of the PGA Championship at the bottom of this post.

PGA Round 4 tee times

UPDATE: Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa both birdied the 18th hole on Saturday to tie for the lead at 15 under heading into Sunday’s final round of the PGA Championship.

They will tee off in the final pairing on Sunday at 2:35 p.m. ET. Sahith Theegala and Shane Lowry will occupy the penultimate pairing, beginning their rounds at 2:25 p.m. ET. You can browse the full 2024 PGA Championship Sunday tee times below.

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We already know that Xander Schauffele , Collin Morikawa , Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler will be among the star attractions contending for the Wanamaker trophy on Sunday at Valhalla. But we don’t yet know exactly when they’ll start their rounds.

Provided there is good weather, competitors will play in two-man pairings on Sunday, with all pairings starting off the 1st tee. The players at the bottom of the leaderboard will tee off first, with the leaders teeing off in the final pairing. For that reason, we won’t know the exact times until Round 3 is over Saturday night. But we can look to the past to get an approximation of what the Sunday tee times will be.

At the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, Sunday’s final round got underway at 7:50 a.m. ET . Brooks Koepka and Viktor Hovland set out in the final pairing at 2:30 p.m. ET. We can expect Sunday tee times for this year to be similar.

You can watch Sunday’s final round of the 2024 PGA Championship on TV via ESPN and CBS, with coverage beginning on ESPN at 10 a.m. ET and continuing on CBS at 1 p.m. ET. Or you can watch streaming coverage all day Sunday via ESPN+ , including exclusive early action, featured group coverage and much more starting at 8 a.m. ET.

2024 PGA Championship tee times for Sunday: Round 4 (ET)

7:45 a.m. – Jeremy Wells, Alejandro Tosti 7:55 a.m. – Sebastian Söderberg, Brendon Todd 8:05 a.m. – Rasmus Højgaard, Jordan Smith 8:15 a.m. – S.H. Kim, Dustin Johnson 8:25 a.m. – Andrew Putnam, Ryan Fox 8:35 a.m. – Talor Gooch, Stephan Jaeger 8:45 a.m. – Adam Hadwin, Erik van Rooyen 8:55 a.m. – Gary Woodland, Grayson Murray 9:05 a.m. – Patrick Cantlay, Luke Donald 9:15 a.m. – Tommy Fleetwood, Jesper Svensson 9:25 a.m. – Joaquin Niemann, Rickie Fowler 9:35 a.m. – Patrick Reed, Cameron Young 9:45 a.m. – Braden Shattuck, Byeong Hun An 10:05 a.m. – Brooks Koepka, Nicolai Højgaard 10:15 a.m. – Adam Svensson, Thorbjørn Olesen 10:25 a.m. – Alexander Björk, Lucas Glover 10:35 a.m. – Tyrrell Hatton, Corey Conners 10:45 a.m. – Brian Harman, Martin Kaymer 10:55 a.m. – Brice Garnett, Min Woo Lee 11:05 a.m. – Kurt Kitayama, Will Zalatoris 11:15 a.m. – Ben Kohles, Cameron Smith 11:25 a.m. – Doug Ghim, Alex Noren 11:35 a.m. – Jason Day, Zac Blair 11:45 a.m. – Maverick McNealy, Billy Horschel 12:05 p.m. – Max Homa, Tom Hoge 12:15 p.m. – Scottie Scheffler, Mark Hubbard 12:25 p.m. – Aaron Rai, Matt Wallace 12:35 p.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Ryo Hisatsune 12:45 p.m. – Rory McIlroy, Tom Kim 12:55 p.m. – Jordan Spieth, Russell Henley 1:05 p.m. – Keegan Bradley, Taylor Moore 1:15 p.m. – Thomas Detry, Lucas Herbert 1:25 p.m. – Harris English, Austin Eckroat 1:35 p.m. – Justin Thomas, Tony Finau 1:55 p.m. – Dean Burmester, Lee Hodges 2:05 p.m. – Justin Rose, Robert MacIntyre 2:15 p.m. – Bryson DeChambeau, Viktor Hovland 2:25 p.m. – Sahith Theegala, Shane Lowry 2:35 p.m. – Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa

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Many of the best players in the world have started carrying a 7-wood, so why don’t you?

Arne Thomas remembers the moment three years ago when he realized he had found a valuable addition to his bag.

Playing Oakmont Country Club where he carries a 2.4 Handicap Index, Thomas stood 205 yards out on the slightly uphill par-5 ninth. The hole was playing into a breeze with the pin behind the front-right bunker. Lengthy shots into firm, undulating greens require two things seemingly at odds with each other. They need to be hit long and with sufficient height to stop quickly on the green. The club Thomas pulled from his bag: a 7-wood.

“When that ball went up in the air and landed so softly on the green, it amazed me,” says Thomas, who is 56 and lives in Sewickley, Pa. “I had never been able to go after that pin before. I had to play left of the sand and try to run it up with a 4-iron. I can scoot a long iron the same total distance, but the carry distance and height of the 7-wood allows me to hold greens I would otherwise be rolling over. It has become my go-to club.”

“Go-to club” is a seismic shift from the days when just about any male golfer daring to use one would be subjected to ridicule. Today, however, it is difficult to find a manufacturer of fairway woods that does not include an option at 21 degrees (the typical 7-wood loft) or higher in its lineup. The club has gone from a novelty to a necessity for many golfers.

Data collected by the golf-stat-tracking company Arccos reveals how much a 7-wood can benefit golfers of all abilities. The company measured the greens-in-regulation percentage for players using a 7-wood and a 3-hybrid (the most logical comparison club) across handicap ranges (scratch to 25-handicapper) and distances (140 to 220 yards). The 7-wood’s greens-in-regulation percentage was higher in 28 of 40 instances (70 percent).

Like many trends in golf equipment, adoption on the PGA Tour has helped accelerate the momentum with amateurs. Five years ago only a handful of 7-woods were in play on the PGA Tour, but today about 25 percent of tour players have one in the bag. Although about a third of the field still uses a hybrid and another third of the field a 2- or 3-iron on any given week, the 7-wood is closing in fast, and regular golfers are noticing.

“When people found out Dustin Johnson was using one, it took away a lot of the stigma and hesitation,” says Chris Marchini of the retail chain Golf Galaxy. “It opened up the dialogue with a lot of our customers.”

Johnson is just one of several elite players who carry a 7-wood. Adam Scott, Cameron Smith and Joaquin Niemann have 7-woods. Patrick Cantlay’s clutch 7-wood shot led to an eagle in the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, and Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele use 7-woods for certain courses.

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JJ VanWezenbeeck, director of player promotions for Titleist, says the 7-wood has increased in popularity among the game’s best for a few reasons. “Major-championship-type-setups or courses with four par 5s bring in part of the experimentation,” he says. “But sometimes players such as Max Homa put a 7-wood in play, get a win, and other players are like, Oh my gosh, this club can do so much. ”

The PGA Tour has always been to some extent a copycat tour. A two-time major champion like Johnson playing one catches the attention of other players, or someone will play with another tour pro and see him pull a club out and hit a shot he wasn’t expecting. “When they’re told it’s a 7-wood, it piques their interest, and that’s when we get the phone calls saying, ‘Hey, I played with so and so, and I’d like to try one.’ That happens a lot,” VanWezenbeeck says.

Ease of use is another big reason. Although many would consider a hybrid easier to hit than a 7-wood, Kenton Oates, PGA Tour rep for Ping, disputes this. “The 7-wood is an easier club to spin than a hybrid,” he says. “It has a higher peak flight than a hybrid, and it’s more consistent for left-to-right ball flights, especially with how we tend to build them for our tour staff. We often build 7-woods an inch shorter than typical—41 inches instead of 42. We then use the hosel adjustment and put it in the big minus or small minus loft setting. For all intents and purposes, we’re building a 6-wood in loft and a 9-wood in length.”

Still, convincing players to switch to a 7-wood isn’t necessarily easy. Oates says Niemann, who played a hybrid as an amateur and then as a professional, was difficult to persuade. But then in 2020, the tour played back-to-back weeks at Muirfield Village. After playing the first week in the Workday Charity Open, Niemann came to Oates before the Memorial seeking a higher-lofted hybrid because he couldn’t hold the firm greens from 250 yards out—a shot needed because of Muirfield Village’s four par 5s. “I told him he needed a 7-wood, and he looked at me like I had three heads,” Oates says. “He’s like, ‘I am not playing a 7-wood’ because he was afraid the ball would go too high. But we convinced him to hit it, and he loved it, and now it’s not even course dependent. He plays it every week.”

The 7-wood has other important advantages. It’s better than a hybrid or utility iron from the rough. With its longer shaft, the 7-wood launches higher and spins more. That’s vital because playing out of the rough reduces launch and spin. It’s also more forgiving. When golfers talk about how forgiving hybrids are, they are comparing them to the corresponding iron, not a 7-wood. A 7-wood head is considerably larger than a hybrid, making it much more forgiving with a moment of inertia (which increases stability and mitigates ball-speed loss on mis-hits) that is significantly higher.

The success of those using a 7-wood is undeniable. At last year’s Ryder Cup, six players used 7-woods. Since the start of 2022, six winners have had one in play the week they won. Players aren’t simply using 7-woods; they’re flourishing with them.

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Johnson had a 21-degree TaylorMade SIM Max 7-wood in the bag when he won the 2020 Masters at Augusta National and had a perfectly logical reason for why one of the longest hitters on tour used such a club. “I looked at a 5-wood, but it kept going too far,” Johnson says. “The 7-wood goes 255 to 260 with the height I need. It fit a specific yardage gap. I put it in play in the middle of 2020, and it’s been in the bag since. The 7-wood gives me a little more ammunition to bring one in high and soft on the greens.”

Playability is one reason for an uptick in 7-wood usage, but advancements in golf-club and golf-ball technology also have played a role. Tour-caliber balls continue down a path of less spin. Although this is good for driver distance, it isn’t always good when trying to hold a green from long range. “High launch, low spin” has become almost as much a part of golf lexicon as “fore,” but the reality is that golfers with slow to average swing speeds often benefit from more spin to help keep the ball in the air and enhance carry distance.

The 7-wood has other technological advantages over a hybrid or a long iron. The larger size provides a larger—and likely springier—hitting area and room for a low and deep center of gravity that can boost dynamic loft. The longer shaft should generate additional clubhead speed, and the bulge and roll on the face of a 7-wood (compared to an iron with a flatter face) produces a gear effect that brings toe and heel hits back toward the center.

VanWezenbeeck cites Lanto Griffin as an example of a player who immediately saw the advantages. Griffin put a Titleist TSi2 7-wood in play at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines expecting it to be a one-week fix to combat the juicy rough. What Griffin found was far more than that. “He talked about how the 7-wood allowed him to make a normal golf swing and create so much elevation that he could attack par 5s differently than he did before,” VanWezenbeeck says. “Before, he carried a 2-iron, and though he believed that was a great club off the tee, he found himself having to overthink shots and alter his swing on approaches into par 5s. With the 7-wood he believes he can make a normal, iron-like swing, launch it high, and if he hits a high cut, it comes in really, really soft.”

Although the increase in tour usage seems fairly recent, Oates says it dates back nearly three decades, when Christian Peña, Ping’s tour operations manager, championed the club. Peña played professionally in the early 1990s and early 2000s, mostly in Asia. He won three events and made the cut in the 1995 U.S. Open and often used a 7-wood. He knew its value to professional golfers. As a Ping tour rep at the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion, Peña walked the course and decided to build every one of the company’s staff players a 7-wood. “Only a couple of guys put it in play that week,” Oates says. “But he continued to push the 7-wood hard to our staff. It’s to his credit we have so many in play today.”

Marchini says he noticed an increase in the 7-wood’s popularity among average golfers about a year ago. “We have a large group of relatively new golfers ready to get fit and build a bag specifically for them,” he says. “A lot of fitters are suggesting a 5-wood/7-wood combination instead of 3-wood/5-wood. We had a hard time keeping them in stock in our stores.”

As much as the industry wants to tell golfers to hit hybrids, a lot of players can’t hit them successfully. Those with a sweeping swing in particular struggle. Also, golfers have gotten more educated over the past several years. They are paying attention to where the gaps exist in the bag, and loft fitting now is critical to get those yardage gaps correct. In short, the 7-wood is not a fad; it’s a trend. “I would say for middle- to high-handicap players, a 7-wood is almost a necessity,” says Ken Morton Jr., vice president of retail and marketing for Haggin Oaks, a Golf Digest 100 Best Clubfitter. “ ‘Loft is your friend’ is a phrase we use a lot today.”

That wasn’t the case 35 years ago when before the 1987 Skins Game at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif., Lee Trevino visited the TaylorMade plant and saw an odd-looking prototype metalwood in a barrel with the number 7 stamped on it.

“That little club turned out to be the best stick I ever had,” Trevino told Golf Digest in 2009. “I could hit it high or low, draw or fade it, hit it 165 yards or 210, all with barely changing my swing. I hit a 190-yard fairway-bunker shot over water to five feet on the ninth hole at that Skins Game—a shot I couldn’t possibly have played with an iron. There’s no sense trying to squeeze something out of your swing if you can let your clubs do the shotmaking for you.”

Arne Thomas, numerous tour pros and a host of everyday golfers are starting to find out exactly what Trevino is talking about.

Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm struggle, highlight PGA Championship missed cuts

Some massive PGA Tour and LIV Golf names are heading home early after missing the cut at the 2024 PGA Championship .

The cut line was 1-under at Valhalla as the second round concluded late Saturday morning after an extended fog delay pushed back things.

Four-time PGA Championship winner Tiger Woods and two-time major champ Jon Rahm were two of the biggest names to miss the cut.

Woods had a terrible start to his round on Friday. The Big Cat went par, double-bogey, bogey, double-bogey. He signed for a 77 after shooting 72 on Thursday to finish at 7-over on the week.

Rahm played better than Woods but still could not get anything going. He went 70-72 in 36 holes to sit at even par on the week. However, it was noticeable how much he struggled with his swing on both days. He tallied nine birdies, seven bogeys and one double bogey in 36 holes.

Other notable names to miss are Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Åberg , Akshay Bhatia, Nick Taylor, Sam Burns, Adam Scott, Wyndham Clark , Phil Mickelson, Michael Block and Padraig Harrington.

Fitzpatrick missed the mark by one stroke as he went 69-73 to sit at even par. The 2022 U.S. Open winner struggled on Friday as he made five bogeys.

Åberg also finished at even par after going 72-70 on the week. He could not get anything going, which was a shock after playing so well at Augusta and Hilton Head.

Bhatia went 73-70 to sit at 1-over in the tournament. Taylor also finished at the 1-over mark after he shot 72-71. Burns missed the cut at 3-over with scores of 72-73. Im and Scott finished at 3-over as well.

The reigning U.S. Open winner missed his second straight major championship cut. He went 71-75 to sit at 4-over. Clark also missed the cut at The Masters.

Mickelson shot 74-72 and was 4-over through two days of play. Block struggled both days. His quad-bogey on Thursday put him out of it as he signed for a 76. He followed it up with a 73 on Friday and was 7-over after 36 holes.

Harrington did not play well at all. He shot a 77 on Thursday and a 75 on Friday. He left Valhalla at 10-over.

There are still plenty of heavy hitters in the field for the weekend, but it was shocking to see some of these guys head home early.

Savannah Leigh Richardson is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. For more golf coverage, be sure to follow us @_PlayingThrough on all major social platforms. You can also follow her on Twitter @SportsGirlSL and Instagram @savannah_leigh_sports.

Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm struggle, highlight PGA Championship missed cuts

REVEALED: PGA Tour average CARRY DISTANCES - how do YOURS compare?!

How far do you hit each of your clubs? See how you compare to the average PGA Tour pro.

Ever wondered how far the average PGA Tour pro carries the ball with each of the clubs in their bag? Well you're in luck as the table below gives you the latest numbers from the circuit.

Okay, not everyone hits the ball as far as the likes of Bryson DeChambeau - who incredibly once carried a drive last season 400 yards - but the below list at least gives you a broader idea as to how far the average PGA Tour pro is carrying their golf ball in 2021.

REVEALED: PGA Tour average CARRY DISTANCES - how do YOURS compare?!

I know for one that GolfMagic Equipment Editor Alex Lodge, who plays off a low single-figure handicap, can hit the below numbers for fun - so some of you guys and girls out there may also be in the same boat.

Personally speaking, as a 14-handicap hacker, my total distances equate to the current carry distances of the average PGA Tour pro. But with a dodgy back and a few grey hairs starting to appear now, I will take that.

See how your carry numbers compare to the world's best on the PGA Tour in the table below, starting with the driver and moving down to the pitching wedge.

PGA TOUR AVERAGE CARRY DISTANCES 2021

DRIVER - 275 YARDS

3 WOOD - 243 YARDS

5 WOOD - 230 YARDS

HYBRID - 225 YARDS

3 IRON - 212 YARDS

4 IRON - 203 YARDS

5 IRON - 194 YARDS

6 IRON - 183 YARDS

7 IRON - 172 YARDS

8 IRON - 160 YARDS

9 IRON - 148 YARDS

PW - 136 YARDS

Stats: GOLFTV

How do your carry numbers compare to the averages on the PGA Tour? Come and share your thoughts over on our social media channels - Facebook, Instagram and Twitter - or head over to our YouTube channel.

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Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudis

Tiger Woods waves after his final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tiger Woods hits from the bunker on the 15th hole during final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after making birdie on the 16th hole during the final round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Tiger Woods will be the lone player on a five-member subcommittee that will be involved in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund, part of a busy day of governance as the PGA Tour tries to strike a deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf.

Woods was appointed to the PGA Tour board in August, making him the sixth player-director and the only one whose board term has no limits.

The tour said Woods will be part of the “transaction subcommittee” on the board of PGA Tour Enterprises that will handle day-to-day negotiations as PIF seeks to become a minority investor.

Also on the subcommittee are PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, board chairman Joe Gorder, John W. Henry of Fenway Sports Group and Joe Ogilvie, a former tour player appointed as a director liaison in March.

The subcommittee reports back to the full board.

The developments capped a day that began with Rory McIlroy losing the inside track on rejoining the board as Webb Simpson’s replacement when board members resisted his return.

“I think there was a subset of people on the board that were maybe uncomfortable with me coming back on for some reason,” McIlroy said at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, where a $20 million signature event is being played.

Collin Morikawa waves after making a putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Simpson had offered to resign, but only if McIlroy were to replace him. When a player director resigns, the other players on the board have to unanimously agree on a successor. McIlroy resigned from the board in November , and the players selected Jordan Spieth to replace him.

The seven players — Woods, Spieth, Simpson, Ogilvie, Patrick Cantlay, Adam Scott and Peter Malnati — are on the board of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Enterprises, the commercial entity that agreed to a deal with Strategic Sports Group as a minority investor.

That deal included a $1.5 billion investment, which could be as much as $3 billion.

McIlroy was willing to return, believing he could help find a solution to the split in golf that has left some of the best players on two tours. McIlroy sees the reunification in some form as the ultimate goal and rubbed players the wrong way when he suggested earlier this year that LIV players return without punishment.

“Today’s news is in no way a commentary on Rory’s important perspective and influence,” Monahan said in a statement. “It’s simple a matter of adherence to our governance process by which a tour player becomes a board member.

“Webb remaining in his position as a member of the policy board and PGA Tour Enterprises board through the end of his term provides the continuity needed at this vital time,” he said. “We are making progress in our negotiations with the PIF.”

McIlroy is certain to stay involved in an unofficial capacity based on his experience of two years on the board and his voice in the game. He was the only European tour member on the PGA Tour board, and McIlroy has cultivated relationships across continents during his career.

He had said on a British soccer podcast at the start of this year that he met with the PIF governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai in late 2022 and that he returned home and encouraged the tour board to meet with him.

The framework agreement among the PGA Tour, European tour and PIF was announced June 6, with a deadline to finalize it by the end of 2023. Negotiations continue with little progress.

Woods was among the player directors who went to the Bahamas on March 18 — Monahan and Henry also attended — to meet with Al-Rumayyan.

Woods said at the Masters about that meeting, “I don’t know if we’re closer, but certainly we’re headed in the right direction. That was a very positive meeting, and I think both sides came away from the meeting feeling positive.”

Gorder is the chairman and CEO of Valero, the title sponsor of the Texas Open. He has been appointed the inaugural chairman of the PGA Tour Enterprises board.

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Not unlike how many of the horses arrive for the annual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs some 15 miles to its west, Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, is poised to host numerous thoroughbreds in top form for the 106th running of the PGA Championship.

A review of the course and other information is below the ranking of those projected to contend.

It’d be a curious opinion to want the sport’s top talents to descend at the second major of 2024 in form other than the current, so it’s a timely bonus that Valhalla will give all 156 entrants a terrific opportunity to stretch and showcase what they got.

This is the fourth edition of the PGA Championship on the Jack Nicklaus design. After testing as a par 72 in 1996 and 2000, it’s been a par 71 since Rory McIlroy prevailed in 2014. The field’s average that week was a modest 71.539, but that’s when the tournament was contested in August.

It’s late enough in the growing season this year for Valhalla to present its fully formed self, but it does so now capable of extending to 7,609 yards. That’s 151 yards longer than a decade ago, but the expectation is that it will again provide a fair and consistently strong exam. While visually striking in places, Valhalla’s setup as a proper stage is the narrative. The prepared will be rewarded on an exceptionally balanced course.

Because it’s a Nicklaus design, long hitters will be licking their chops off tees. With five par 4s tipping at 484 yards or longer piggybacking three par 5s, the driver will be a busy stick. Yet, in 2014, Valhalla surrendered just 278 yards on average in distance of all drives. That was 11th-lowest of all courses measured that season and respectful of the fact that greens average only 5,000 square feet. The formula favors course management over all alternatives. This is major, after all.

But make no mistake, confident drivers will feast. McIlroy prevailed in 2014 at 16-under 268 and was among five with four rounds in the 60s. He led the field in distance of all drives, total driving, Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee and par-4 scoring.

McIlroy is among the 34 in this week’s field who competed here 10 years ago. The then-new, heat-tolerant T-1 bentgrass on the greens held its own in the muggy conditions at the time. It was a big deal because it was the first time the strain hosted a major. The darker-green surface is ready to touch 13 feet on the Stimpmeter this week; that is, if it wasn’t subject to persistent rain immediately in advance of and during the tournament.

There’s at least a slight risk of precipitation every day, although Thursday and Sunday are the early clubhouse leaders for cooperative conditions. Wind won’t be a significant factor at any time, so it’ll simply be a matter of dodging lightning and cloudbursts. Daytime highs might not hit 80 degrees until Saturday. Even with a warmup for the finale, it won’t be sweltering. If it’s soft, fairways will play wider but a blend of bluegrass and fescue trimmed to four inches will grab wayward strikes on either side.

In addition to a lifetime exemption into the tournament, the winner of the Wanamaker trophy will receive exemptions into the next five editions of each of the other three majors. He’ll also secure spots in the last two Signature Events of 2024 and the 2025 editions of The Sentry and THE PLAYERS Championship. His PGA TOUR membership exemption also will extend to the maximum five seasons through 2029.

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