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1 day ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Riya Singhal
The PGA Tour has a new star from Chile. Not to throw shade at anyone in particular, but Jay Monahan & Co. have found a gem in the rough. Cristobal Del Solar became a member of the PGA Tour in 2025 and has since tried to break through the ranks. He has played 15 PGA Tour events already, 2 of which came as a non-member in 2023 and 2024. Solar has shown glimpses of brilliance but is yet to find consistency and form to be able to deliver on the American Tour.
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1 day ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Riya Singhal
Did Paige Spiranac finally share an opinion many agree with? The golf diva has been known to share controversial opinions. Her hot takes on the sport are often met with a mix of criticism and support, depending on the views of the majority. However, she has never shied away from speaking her mind over anything that happens on the fairway. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that Spiranac had another delicate situation to address on something that is not practiced on the fairway.
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2 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Sowmya Anantharaman
The LPGA Tour has a new Commissioner. Craig Kessler was appointed as a replacement for Mollie Marcoux 4 months after the latter quit her position as the leader of the women’s golf league. Kessler brings in a wealth of leadership experience along with him. He was the COO of the PGA of America and TopGolf and also held leadership positions in other organizations.
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2 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Sowmya Anantharaman
May 28, 2025; better mark this date on your calendar. It’s the day Charlie Woods won his first Junior title. If you’re a golf fan, you might take this as a second coming of Woods (No pun intended). Tiger’s son is fighting his way through the rankings. He might be only 4 events deep, but he is already leaving an impact on the course. Woods’ win has pushed him up the 14th place on the Rolex AJGA Rankings.
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2 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Riya Singhal
Only a few days ago, Swedish star Maja Stark’s dream turned into a reality. Following in the footsteps of her mentor and role model, Annika Sorenstam, the 25-year-old triumphed at Erin Hills to claim the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open Championship, beating Korda and Takeda by 2 strokes. With the win, Stark also became the first golfer from Sweden and the first European to lift the title since Sorenstam’s victory in 2006. It is indeed a moment of joy, right? But something is bothering her about the win.
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2 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Sowmya Anantharaman
When thinking of chipping in golf, most fans would recollect the iconic Tiger Woods‘ 16th hole chip at ANGC in the 2005 Masters Tournament. The iconic shot that ended with the ball perfectly rolling over to give a glimpse at the Nike logo before dropping in is still a memory many enjoy. Many have tried to imitate it, but they have failed. To be able to deliver that kind of a shot requires years of practice, patience, precision, and judgment, something not many possess.
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2 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Riya Singhal
Only 113 days remain until the 2025 Ryder Cup tees off at the Bethpage Black Course. Scheduled from September 25 to 28, 2025, captains Keegan Bradley of Team U.S. and Luke Donald of Team Europe are keenly watching their potential players as they narrow down the squad for the prestigious event. With that in mind, Bradley just received a huge confirmation about his potential team. Scottie Scheffler has qualified for the event on merit.
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2 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Riya Singhal
Rory McIlroy has finally spoken! And he has tried to divert the attention away from himself. The #2 in the world was burdened with accusations following the ‘Non-Conforming’ call made by the USGA. There were claims that he cheated his way to a Grand Slam win at ANGC. Many disregarded his record over the past few months, claiming he was using illegal equipment. McIlroy’s silence at Quail Hollow did more damage than good to his image.
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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Riya Singhal
Erin Hills was packed with drama, excitement, and nail-biting action! Everyone was on the edge of their seats, cheering for a Swedish triumph or the #1’s revival. In the end, it was Maja Stark’s first major win as she celebrated it with her friends and a call from her mentor and idol, Annika Sörenstam. Done and dusted with the challenges of the major, the LPGA Tour stars now head to Galloway, New Jersey, for their next task.
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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Riya Singhal
Scott O’Neil has certainly taken LIV Golf to the next level after taking over from Greg Norman. The new CEO has been on a hot run, striking outstanding deals for the league. His arrival saw the partnership with Fox Sports as broadcast representatives in the United States. Soon, his associates and peers started praising him for his efforts, as his leadership outshone everything Greg Norman had built over the last three years.
