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Perth, Australia is currently hosting more than 240 of the country’s top amateur golfers, as well as a selection of international contestants, in the much-anticipated men’s and women’s adidas Australian Amateur Championship. This notable event, listed on the World Amateur Golf Ranking, is being held across two of Perth’s top-rated golf courses: The Western Australian…
Reigning NCAA individual champion Michael La Sasso has announced his decision to turn professional and join the LIV Golf League. The Ole Miss standout has signed a multi-year agreement to play for HyFlyers GC, a team led by captain Phil Mickelson. A Strategic Career Move La Sasso’s transition to the professional ranks comes after a…
The PGA Tour officially reinstated Brooks Koepka on Monday, January 12, 2026, following his departure from LIV Golf in late 2025. This decision was solidified after a meeting of the PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council and the creation of a specific Returning Member Program. Strategic Reinstatement Policy The new policy provides a one-time window for…
This past weekend, NFL fans witnessed a classic Week 18 showdown between the Ravens and the Steelers. The stakes couldn’t have been higher: the winner would claim the AFC North crown and a home playoff game; the loser would see their season come to an abrupt end. The game came down to a single, heart-stopping…
In golf, progress rarely happens alone. Behind nearly every great player is a mentor, someone who offers guidance, perspective, and belief at the right moment. For eight-time major champion Tom Watson, those early influences shaped not only his Hall of Fame career, but also the mission behind Watson Links. “Golf and the mentors in my…
As U.S. Kids Golf approaches a new chapter, we take this moment to celebrate the outstanding career and lasting impact of John Bryan, who will officially retire from his full-time role on June 1, 2025. In May 2024, John informed USKG President & Founder, Dan Van Horn, of his intention to step back, offering a…
Blades Brown, a 17-year-old golf prodigy from Nashville, Tennessee, has announced his decision to turn professional, opting to skip both his remaining high school tenure and collegiate golf. Currently ranked #1 in the Junior Golf Hub (JGH) Rankings, Brown has gained recognition for his advanced player metrics, showcasing elite consistency, scoring ability, and performance under…
The back and forth between Neal Shipley, and competitor Luke Clanton, came to an end at the final hole of Pinehurst No.2, with Shipley as the victor. The two amateurs had been in a tight duel throughout their time in the U.S. Open this past weekend and Shipley was able to overcome Clanton by two…
This past weekend, Scottie Scheffler won his second Masters at Augusta National, having secured his first in 2022. Scheffler is the third University of Texas alum to don the coveted green jacket, the first being Ben Crenshaw in 1984. The Masters started in 1934 and over the course of the 87 times it has been…
22 year old, Akshay Bhatia, entered his first ever Masters Tournament this week coming off his win at the Valero Texas Open. The last time Bhatia was playing at Augusta was at 12 years old where he was a finalist in the 2014 Drive, Chip, and Putt competition, currently being the only D,C,P finalist to…
Congratulations to Ariel Collins, this week’s featured Junior Golf Hub member, competing in the 10th Annual Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals on Sunday, April 7th. The competition takes place in Augusta, Georgia and was started in 2014. Annually, the event commences before the Master’s Tournament. This year marks the 88th Masters at the Augusta…
NBC Sports announced it will cover nearly 150 hours of college golf tournaments this Spring. Beginning Monday, Golf Channel and Peacock will begin by featuring the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate as the start of their Spring schedule. Other scheduled events include: the 2024 NCAA Division I Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships, the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate, the…
2024 is looking like a promising year for golf. This year, we will see the return of the President’s Cup as well as the Solheim Cup. Both being biennial events, they are typically held every other year. With the unruly nature of Covid-19 effecting golf tournaments, the Solheim Cup will be held back to back…
Our team compiled a list of some of this year’s best gifts for the junior golfer in your life. From gadgets to “gag gifts”, we found a variety of gifts to save you time and money this holiday season. Stocking Stuffers: The best stocking stuffers are things your loved one can actually use. In some…
Last year, Sadie Lee was playing on a team, with the majority of players being boys, along with one other girl. It was then she decided to make a squad with all of her female golf friends; not only to have a strong bond, but to play competitively. Sadie Lee, 14, put together the first…