Major winner and Solheim Cup veteran Lexi Thompson made her first ever appearance on the PGA Tour this week via a sponsor’s exemption at the Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas.
Lexi supporters will celebrate with the slogan “I AM HERE,” which is a play on her being “here,” competing against the men this week, as well as being “her,” a confident woman.
Chris Gotterup locked up his PGA Tour card over the weekend on the last day of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals Championship and joins The PGAPappas Podcast to talk about all the emotions he experienced from that crazy day in a very genuine way.
Chris and I talk about all things under the sun and you see very quickly who Chris is. Yes he's that guy with every shot in the bag top to bottom, who hits laser bombs off the tee, and is most definitely a player to watch on Tour in 2024.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that The Country Club, in Brookline, Mass., will be the host site of four upcoming USGA championships: the 2030 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 2034 U.S. Amateur, 2038 U.S. Open and 2045 U.S. Women’s Open.
"We are thrilled to return to The Country Club and bring four exceptional championships to a venue with such rich history," said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. "This partnership with The Country Club gives juniors, amateurs and professionals alike the opportunity to vie for a USGA championship and etch their names in golfing history at one of the nation’s most iconic venues. We look forward to witnessing the incredible talent and passion that will be on display in the coming years."
In honor of Viktor Hovland’s remarkable season, highlighted by winning the FedExCup and playing a starring role on the victorious European Ryder Cup team, PING is offering a “Hovi” Signature PLD Limited model available exclusively on pingpld.com. Only 100 of the precision-milled putters will be available for purchase ($990, limit one per customer) beginning at 2 pm ET on Tuesday, October 10.
Each putter is serialized, and custom-built to the exact shape, specs, and weight of Viktor’s DS72 putter, right down to the red Winn 15” “Long Pistol” grip. The limited model, which is fully machined at PING’s Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters, is further distinguished with his nickname, “Hovi,” engraved on the sole. A custom putter cover was designed exclusively for this limited offering. It’s emblazoned with a Viking graphic as a nod to Viktor’s Norwegian heritage and several other icons, each symbolic of his life and interests.
TGL presented by SoFi, the new tech-forward, team golf league developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports in partnership with the PGA TOUR, and ESPN have announced a multi-year partnership that makes ESPN the exclusive home of TGL matches in the United States beginning in January 2024. The announcement was made today by Rosalyn Durant, ESPN Executive Vice President, Programming and Acquisitions, and Mike McCarley, Founder & CEO, TMRW Sports and TGL.
TGL programming will be featured across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+. ABC will air a TGL presented by SoFi preview show on Saturday, Dec. 30. The inaugural TGL match will air in prime time on ESPN and ESPN+ on Tuesday, Jan. 9, the night following the the College Football Playoff National Championship. The second TGL match will air in prime time on ESPN and ESPN+ on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the night following ESPN’s Monday Night Football NFL Wild Card game. All Matches will air on either ESPN or ESPN2 and simulcast on ESPN+.
On the heels of last week’s Ryder Cup, victorious European Team members Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton and Shane Lowry, along with South Korea’s Tom Kim, who made his Presidents Cup International Team debut in 2022, announced their commitment to TGL presented by SoFi. The quartet joins previously announced TGL commits Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele, Max Homa, Rickie Fowler and Billy Horschel.
TGL presented by SoFi is a new primetime golf league in partnership with the PGA TOUR that will begin play in 2024. This announcement was made by TMRW Sports co-founders Woods, McIlroy, and founder and CEO Mike McCarley.
Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS kicks off this week in Jacksonville, FL. The PGA Tour of Champions event is returning to Timuquana Country Club for a third year and Club Champion will be on-site to work with patrons on their short game.
Club Champion, one of Jim Furyk’s brand partners, will be offering abbreviated SAM PuttLab putter fittings October 6-8 during tournament play for guests at the event. They will be located at The Hangar Bar near the 11 green and 12 tee. As Furyk’s designated club fitting partner, they’re excited to showcase their fitting services at the event.
After playing a practice round with Sarah Gallagher before the start of the 61st U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, Brenda Corrie Kuehn had a premonition. “I was like dang, this girl is hitting it really well. This girl is going to win the thing.”
Fortunately for Gallagher, Kuehn turned out to be right. Unfortunately for Kuehn, she was Gallagher’s opponent in Thursday’s final.
The USGA is awarding its latest round of IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) grants to 27 First Tee chapters across America, building upon a longstanding commitment to create a more accessible game and impact communities through golf.
From supporting chapters in major urban markets, mountainous regions and predominantly Hispanic communities to targeting low-income families across the country, the USGA and First Tee aim to level the playing field by providing club-in-hand experiences to every junior who wants to play golf and benefit from the character-building lessons the sport provides.
In the late afternoon twilight at Troon Country Club, one of Thursday’s finalists, Brenda Corrie Kuehn of Asheville, N.C., was back on the practice range after defeating Linda Jeffrey of Prattville, Ala. 3 and 2.
Over on the first green, her 19th hole of the match, Sarah Gallagher of Canton, Ga., was making a 4-foot birdie putt to edge Kim Keyer-Scott of Bonita Springs, Fla., for the other spot in the final match of the 61st U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship.
STITCH Golf expands its golf bag family with the launch of the SL2 Make It Yours (MIY) carry golf bag incorporating a unique blend of design and function to meet the needs of today’s serious golfer.
“The hottest bag in golf just got better,” stated Brad King, CEO of STITCH. “Inspired by consumer feedback, the SL2 MIY features all new upgrades, and with function and fashion in mind, is completely customizable. By focusing on unique features and personalization, we were able to create a bag that is truly the perfect walking bag.”
The 61st U.S. Senior Women's Amateur quarterfinals begins tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. (MST) followed immediately by the semifinals at approximately 1:30 p.m. (MST).
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The remaining eight players have experience ranging from 82 previous USGA championships to first-time competitor in the U.S. Senior Women's Amateur. Here's a closer look at the quarterfinalists.
One of Sarah LeBrun Ingram’s goals coming into the 61st Senior Women’s Amateur was to reach the quarterfinals. Doing so would mean an automatic exemption, rather than having to go through qualifying, into the 2024 championship at Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle, Wash.
She accomplished that goal in record-breaking fashion on Tuesday at Troon Country Club.
Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus design renowned for its beauty and challenge, reopened October 2 after a comprehensive greens and bunkers restoration project.
Founders Group International (FGI), Pawleys’ parent company, contracted with Nicklaus Design Group and its Design Associate Troy Vincent to lead a project that has modernized one of the area’s most popular courses while maintaining the integrity of Nicklaus’ original work.
Cobra Golf, a leader in golf club innovation and design has released an all-new version of the highly successful AIR-X family of drivers and fairways.
Featuring a lightweight design with cutting edge technologies, the goal of the AIR-X line is to help players with smooth tempos and average to moderate speeds improve both distance and accuracy via easier launch, higher trajectories, and a straighter ball flight.
Invited, the world’s largest owner and operator of private clubs, is pleased to announce a multimillion-dollar transformation of East Lake Woodland Club that touches every area of the Club, yielding a profound evolution in its journey that will enrich the Member experience in extraordinary ways. This process has led to the exciting rebranding of the Club, now known as Ardea Country Club. The new brand best positions it as a premier, family-first Club defined by unparalleled service and world-class amenities that will comprehensively reshape the Member experience.
“At Invited, we are dedicated to providing premier experiences for our members. The new Ardea Country Club stands as a testament to this commitment,” said Invited CEO David Pillsbury. “The renovated North Course strikes a perfect balance between challenge and playability. With our enhanced dining, racquet sports facilities renovation and the introduction of childcare services, Ardea is solidifying its position as a premier, family-oriented Club.”
TRUE linkswear (TRUE), purveyor of ultra-comfortable, modern golf footwear, has debuted its 2023 Dead Golfer collection featuring one of the rising brand's most popular icons.
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TRUE’s signature Dead Golfer logo is featured on two of its most popular shoe styles, t-shirts, hats, hoodies and even a limited run of 100 sets of custom irons, amongst other limited release items. The inaugural collection sets a new precedent for TRUE limited edition capsules.
Club Champion is upping their rewards game: The world’s top custom club fitter is revamping their rewards program to include even more perks for their loyal customers. Benefits like free club fittings, TrackMan practice time, discounts on golf balls, free club customization, and more are now part of the P.A.R. (perks and rewards) Program.
“The core goal at Club Champion is to create happy golfers who play better golf,” said Nick Sherburne, founder of Club Champion. “This updated program is our way of rewarding those golfers for trusting us with their game.”
PUMA Golf announces a new line of performance apparel designed to be functional and stylish while protecting players from the elements. Built on weather-proofing technologies, Made for This represents a versatile collection that offers optimal performance for golfers dedicated to the game in all conditions.
“Puma Golf is fully committed to the layering and performance technology category,” said Juston Tucker, Head of Product Design, PUMA Golf. “We’ve put together a technology-driven collection with style. We call it, Made for This because regardless of wind, rain, dry or cold conditions, well… we made it for this.”
PXG has unveiled its latest apparel and accessory offerings designed to carry golfers and lifestyle enthusiasts through the upcoming fall and winter seasons. This drop features a curated series of must-have classic and new silhouettes that boast technical innovations and thoughtfully crafted details for enhanced performance on and off the golf course.
The newest wave of apparel is comprised of 64 trend driven, performance-based designs – 32 looks for men and 32 for women. This seasonably smart collection elevates classic golf-wear, and introduces layering essentials and innovative, lightweight, easy to pack outerwear. PXG’s classic black, white, and gray colorways anchor monotone, color block, and printed styles, while military green, blue, and purple hues add variety and depth to the series.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Scioto Country Club, in Columbus, Ohio, Oak Tree National, in Edmond, Okla., and Crooked Stick Golf Club, in Carmel Ind., will be the host sites for the U.S. Senior Open Championship in 2026, 2027 and 2028, respectively. Each club has previously hosted the championship. Scioto also will host the 2036 U.S. Amateur Championship.
“The USGA is pleased to be returning to Scioto Country Club, Oak Tree National and Crooked Stick Golf Club as host sites for the U.S. Senior Open,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “Each club has a distinguished history of hosting national championships and promoting professional and amateur competition. We know each course will challenge the world’s best players and the communities will be welcoming and supportive.”
EA Sports PGA Tour is proud to announce that Season 6 and the Ryder Cup is now playable in-game for all players. With Patch 7.0, EA Sports PGA Tour's latest update includes a new course, season, and many highly requested features with big changes that can’t be missed. Read on to learn all the details about the update.
Upon entering the game, players will be presented with a choice between team USA or Europe. This addition will make gameplay engaging and fun since the decision will impact many aspects of their journey, and team choices will remain in effect for the entire season.
Club Champion is excited to announce a partnership with Me and My Golf, one of the world’s largest online golf coaching platforms. Me and My Golf will be featured on the Club Champion YouTube channel, as well as creating branded content for their own channel that speaks to the Club Champion mission of lower scores.
Me and My Golf was founded in 2011 by Piers Ward and Andy Proudman. With nearly two million followers combined on social media, Me and My Golf focuses on working with the average golfer, but also has extensive experience with PGA Tour golfers like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson, and Scottie Scheffler.
At the end of 2022, Mizuno quietly introduced the heavyweight M.CRAFT OMOI series to its forged putter line-up, well regarded for precision and feel.
The supply of heads was so limited, that Mizuno did not carry the M.CRAFT on its tour workshops. Without tour support, the initial 3 models 01 / 02 / 03 still moved very quickly and became a prized possession amongst putter enthusiasts.
Rivers Edge Golf Club, designed by Arnold Palmer and established in 1999, has been honored with the title of 2023 Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association (MBAGCOA).
Positioned along the Shallotte River, Rivers Edge has earned recognition as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest. It has consistently been acknowledged as a significant achievement in Arnold Palmer’s design portfolio and enjoys favor among golf enthusiasts.
Mizuno, a renowned name in the world of golf equipment, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest game-changing products, the Mizuno ST-G Driver and Titanium Fairway Woods.
These cutting-edge metal woods represent the perfect blend of power and control, offering golfers unparalleled performance and versatility on the course.
Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma, the market leader in golf boots across Europe, has elevated its popular Cool Season golf boot collection with the introduction of new, eye-catching models and colorways for golfers looking to impress during the cooler golfing months.
Handcrafted using the most premium materials, the latest waterproof golf boot line-up offers six new designs and two chic colorways applied to two of the best-selling women’s models. The all-encompassing collection is available from 3 October and is comprised of 31 stylish options featuring ultra-modern golf shoe technologies to deliver top performance.
Two amenity-filled packages from The Sea Pines Resort highlight the best of Hilton Head Island for couples, friends, and families.
Pristine sand beaches? Check. Atlantic Ocean waves? Of course. The unique Lowcountry lifestyle? Absolutely. The Sea Pines Resort is the ideal venue to enjoy all that and more, including world-class golf, biking and walking trails, and numerous outdoor activities designed for all ages.
Original Penguin by Munsingwear, a division of Perry Ellis International, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Miami Pickleball Club (MPC), a prominent team in Major League Pickleball (MLP). As the official apparel partner and sponsor of the Miami Pickleball Club, Original Penguin is set to bring its signature style and quality to America’s fastest growing sport.
“This partnership between Original Penguin and the Miami Pickleball Club represents an exciting moment for our brand and reinforces Original Penguin’s commitment to supporting both sports and fashion-forward lifestyle choices.” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “Pickleball is a sport that embodies the values of inclusivity, fun, and athleticism, which perfectly align with our brand ethos. We look forward to equipping our hometown team with our fashionable and performance-enhancing apparel, ensuring they both look and perform their best on and off the court.”
Duca del Cosma ambassador and Team Europe superstar Georgia Hall will be striding into her fourth Solheim Cup later this week in the super stable AVANTI shoes as she looks to help her team retain the coveted cup on the pristine fairways of Spain’s Finca Cortesín.
Seeking a third win in a row with Team Europe, Georgia has selected to wear this distinctive style from the luxury Italian brand’s advanced Pro Spike collection, offering top performance and modern style features in equal measure.
This September 20th, Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods, in partnership with NEXUS Luxury Collection and 8AM Golf, will debut T-Squared Social, nestled between Bryant Park and Grand Central Station (7 East 42nd Street). T-Squared Social redefines the multi-dimensional dining experience, merging elevated cuisine and craft cocktails with state-of-the-art Full Swing simulators for golf and other interactive gameplay, duckpin bowling, darts, and premium sports-watching with over 35 televisions including New York City’s largest flat-screen 200-inch television.
T-Squared Social sits within the grand lobby of one of the United States’ oldest banks, Emigrant Savings Bank, owned by Howard Milstein, the investor and golf entrepreneur who also owns 8AM Golf. T-Squared Social (an homage to the “T’s” in Tiger and Timberlake) marks the first hospitality collaboration between the two and the latest concept to enter the booming “eatertainment” category.
Tour Edge has announced their all-new Template Series Putter line featuring four new designs and three modified shapes from the original Template Series.
With a combination of blades, semi-mallets, and mallets, every Template shape was designed with optimized Center of Gravity and Moment of Inertia properties, while suiting every player preference and need.
Technology and the aesthetics of golf footwear have evolved considerably since 1987, but there are some things that will simply remain timeless. Today, adidas is introducing the MC87 4D, a limited-edition spikeless golf footwear model that combines an upper inspired by the clean and classic looks from the adidas archives with the brand’s futuristic 4D midsole. The footwear is built on a gender-neutral last and will be available in a wide range of men’s and women’s sizing beginning September 21 on adidas.com, the adidas app, and at select retailers.
Similar to the popular MC80 footwear that was recently announced, adidas’ MC87 4D is inspired by the classic styles from the 80s that are seeing a resurgence with golfers today. Specifically, the upper for MC87 4D draws inspiration from a model the brand first introduced in 1987 – the Tiverton – which featured wing tip styling, brogue stitch detail, and croc texturing all in a classic leather upper. MC87 4D builds off that original design to feature today’s premium, water-resistant leather upper, giving golfers the same classic look but with additional comfort. To push this design further, adidas included the adidas 4D midsole, the world’s first high-performance midsole crafted with light and oxygen. This is the first time the brand has featured the 4D midsole in a golf shoe. With one of golf’s signature team events happening in Rome next week, adidas included a special cobblestone sockliner as an ode to the streets of the city where sport has been played for thousands of years.
Overcoming a three shot deficit and triple bogey early in his round, it was Ryan Fox who edged out the deep field in Wentworth for his first Rolex Series win at the DP World Tour’s flagship BMW PGA Championship. Fox plays a full bag of Srixon/Cleveland Golf clubs and the Z-STAR XV golf ball.
Fox came into Wentworth in good form, coming off a T-3 finish at last week’s Horizon Irish Open and continued his strong play carding all four rounds in the 60s. A final round 5-under 67, which included six birdies on his back nine, sealed the win by one stroke finishing at 18-under and earning his fourth win on the DP World Tour. He spoke about his past struggles at this tournament and finally being able to break through.
New PXG 0317 T Irons bring PXG's proprietary hollow-body, injection-molded technology to the ranks of the elite player. Featuring a new stabilizing S CORTM polymer core, the new 0317 T Irons combine a tour blade’s playability and high spin performance with technology engineered to improve forgiveness, distance control, and overall consistency.
PXG 0317 T Irons are three times forged from 8620 soft carbon steel. The forging process creates a tight crystalline grain structure that delivers a pure resonance and extremely solid feel at impact. Then, the external body of the irons is CNC milled to ensure every surface, curve, and angle is produced to exact specifications. Finally, the irons undergo a precise robotic polishing process to ensure consistent geometries and a flawless finish on every club, nobody does all of this but us. Hit them once and you’ll know why we do it.
Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the Fortinet Championship, held at the Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, CA was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8-TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex wood shaft in his Ping G430 MAX #5 metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 85-X flex hybrid shaft in his Ping i210 #3 Iron.
The champion shot a 4-day score of 68, 64, 67, 68 resulting in a score of 21 under par to claim his first PGA Tour Victory.
The Sea Pines Resort has won three recent awards, solidifying its position as one of the finest golf destinations in the world.
First, the Resort has been named one of the “Top 100 Resorts in the World” by GOLF Magazine, one of only 28 domestic resorts to receive this recognition. This award recognizes the resort’s dedication to providing an unparalleled stay-and-play experience.
This guest review is from Jeannette (@JMKramer_04 on twitter) on her new Duca del Cosma Wildcat golf shoes. Jeannette was one of the winners in my recent Duca del Cosma giveaway.
You guys know how much I love Duca del Cosma and it sounds like Duca has a new fan in Jeannette. She calls her new Wildcats "super comfortable," and says she "can't wait to purchase a second pair!"
This guest review is from Brady (@BradyEvans317 on twitter) on his new Titleist TSR3 driver. Brady and all the players at Play With Pete Invitational from Scioto Country Club got fit for and received new Titleist drivers for their day at Scioto.
I was excited for the gents because you already know how impressed I am with the entire Titleist TSR driver lineup. And they were going to put their own TSR drivers to a championship level test at Scioto. What I didn't expect was just how much they were going to love these drivers. Brady is a golfer to his core and he says the "TSR2 has renewed my enjoyment for the game," calling it "hands down the best driver I have ever hit."."
Look up the players who have won the same USGA championship three or more times and it is a veritable who’s who of luminaries. Names such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Bob Jones, Mickey Wright, Annika Sorenstam, Hollis Stacy, Juli Inkster, JoAnne Carner and Carol Semple Thompson are among the game’s most legendary players. Even lesser-known amateurs such as Ellen Port, Lewis Oehmig, Meghan Stasi, Sarah Lebrun Ingram, Carolyn Cudone, Carl Kauffmann, Alexa Stirling and Glenna Collett Vare have all duplicated that remarkable feat.
Add Stewart Hagestad to that list.
It was a tale of two nines at Stonewall for the championship match of the 36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, as Kimberly Dinh, of Midland, Mich., overcame a 3-down deficit to stun 2017 champion Kelsey Chugg and earn her first USGA title.
"In college, I never really played in any USGA events, mostly because by the time the summer came around, I was burned out and I didn't want to travel. So having an opportunity to compete in a USGA championship after grad school, after college, has been awesome, and to win it, just incredible.”
Custom golf club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of its new fitting studio, located at Ace Performance Center, 5660 Cedarbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. This studio marks the first fully Club Champion-branded store in Canada after their acquisition of Tour Experience Golf (TXG) in 2022. The studio is open and accepting fitting appointments.
Club Champion fits, sells, and builds custom golf clubs using brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, Golf Pride, and many more. The company delivers a Tour-level fitting that produces longer, more accurate shots with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate for golfers of any ability level.
The 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship two semifinal matches begin on Thursday will at 7 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. EDT, followed by the first 18 of the 36-hole championship match, which is scheduled for noon.
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Here's a deeper look at the four semi-finalist who remain.
Just when it looked like the 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur had rolled a bunch of 7s and was on a heater in terms of no weather suspensions, Mother Nature stepped in and delivered snake-eyes.
At least the morning Round-of-16 matches at water-logged Sleepy Hollow Country Club managed to get completed before an unexpected afternoon storm popped up, dumping nearly a half-inch of rain to a course that received nearly the same amount from an early morning system that threatened to alter an already heavily adjusted schedule.
Round of 16. Quarterfinals. Finalist.
That’s been Kimberly Dinh’s progressive journey in her three U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship appearances, and this time, she hopes she’s not quite done yet.
ECCO Golf, leaders in golf footwear innovation, has released the all-new ECCO BIOM® TOUR in addition to a variety of striking updates to its mainstay products as part of its latest lineup for the fall and winter seasons.
An eye-catching addition to the new range, ECCO BIOM® TOUR features ECCO GOLF’s pioneering BIOM® NATURAL MOTION® technology with ECCO’s spiked sole design. The Pivix spikes incorporated into ECCO BIOM® TOUR are combined with additional grooves on the outsole, ensuring excellent traction and stability throughout the swing, while the waterproof membrane keeps feet dry and comfortable in wet weather. In addition, the soft, ultra-light PHORENE™ midsole delivers bounce and energy return.
Tour Edge has announced their all-new Exotics Wingman Wedge Series featuring three different grinds available in five total bounces.
The design goals behind the milled Wingman Wedge were to produce one of the most performance-based forged wedges in the game and Tour Edge’s most advanced wedge to date.
It was a quiet Tuesday at the 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. While there was plenty of noise on the classic C.B. Macdonald design – the usual chatter among players, caddies, officials and spectators – there wasn’t any crackling of thunder or loud blasts from airhorns. Nobody from the USGA mentioned the words delay, suspension or dangerous situation, and the on-site meteorologist didn’t need minute-by-minute consultations with officials for the first time since the championship commenced on Saturday.
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Translated: the story was golf, not precipitation, squeegees or electricity.
The U.S. Women's Mid-Am quarterfinals begins tomorrow morning and will be followed immediately by the two semifinal matches.
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Here's a closer look at the eight players who remain.
