Dustin Johnson and PGA Tour Face Transparency Clash
The piece portrays Dustin Johnson amid Tour media constraints and a wider drive for transparency. It covers Tim Finchem defending sponsor-friendly narratives, Vijay Singh's sanctioned admission, and legal scrutiny of the Tour’s disciplinary records, with comments from Johnson's manager.
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Dustin Johnson
Johnson
PGA Tour
Tim Finchem
Golf.com
Finchem
Vijay Singh
Singh
Tour
David Winkle
Hambric Sports
Quiet eye control could calm golfers and sharpen focus
Golf coach Dr. T J Tomasi argues the quiet eye technique helps players fixate on targets, reduce stress, and synchronize movements. By maintaining a steady gaze at the target and a controlled gaze on the ball, even pros like Bernhard Langer benefit from a protective mental bubble during shots.
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Bernhard Langer
Tiger Woods hair and driving linked in golf musings
A writer jokes that Tiger Woods decline in driving accuracy coincides with hair loss, proposing a playful link between follicle count and fairways hit. The piece references Woods 1999–2004 peak, compares to Hogan 1953 and Nelson 1945, and notes observations from the British Open and Bridgestone Invitational.
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Tiger Woods
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Tiger
Tiger Woods withdraws from event after back reinjury at Firestone
Tiger Woods suffered a back injury while hitting from a bunker lip at Firestone Country Club last week. He completed a few holes before retiring on No. 9 in the final round of a tournament he was not winning.
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Tiger
Firestone Country Club
Mickelson’s mixed Bridgestone rounds spark debate
Phil Mickelson quipped that his 69 in the Bridgestone Invitational third round contrasted with a 62 the next day when he tallied 10 birdies. The speaker notes two strong yet different performances, asking which is the real Mickelson, and implying both reflect his skill.
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Phil Mickelson
Phil
Knuckle Touchouts Gain Ground in Golf Sanitation Debate
A Keiser University student asks why knuckle bumps are preferred over handshakes. Aberystwyth University biochemistry researcher tested fist bumps, handshakes, and high fives for E coli transmission, finding handshakes spread more bacteria than fist bumps and high fives, with firmer shakes transmitting most.
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Keiser University
David Whitworth
Aberystwy
University Ceredigion
United Kingdom
Langer Dominates British Senior Open At 56
Bernhard Langer, age 56, posted a 13 stroke win at the British Senior Open, a margin second only to historic majors. The German star, 5'9" and 160 pounds, has built a long career from a teaching pro start and remains fit to compete at the highest level.
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Bernhard Langer
Langer
Tiger Woods
Tom Morris
Germany
Golf rules note on casual water relief at Bridgestone Invitational
The Bridgestone Invitational experienced heavy rain allowing lift, clean and place in fairways. Players may drop away from casual water or their ball when feet or the ball are in casual water, with no penalty and without moving nearer the hole.
Cyclops golf video camera for do it yourself use
The Cyclops is a lightweight digital video camera with a wind resistant microphone mounted on a 3 foot shaft and stainless steel turf spike. It records swings on any range or course and includes a 4GB SD card and adapter for quick transfer to computer or tablet. Price is $200 on the golf training aid store site.
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Thegolf Trainingaidstore
The Golf Doctor on Aiming and Alignment Principles
The article explains that proper aim and alignment set up the golf swing. It notes the clubface governs start direction, contributing 85 percent with a driver and about 75 percent with a 6 iron, assuming centered contact. Ball position and shoulder-driven path also shape ball flight.
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T.J. Tomasis
Port St. Lucie, Fla
Tomasigolf.com
Jeff Overton
Firestone
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