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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
PGA Tour Vet Goes Unrecognized In 'Undercover' Club Fitting At Golf Store
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 3M Open was heating up at TPC Twin Cities entering Day 3. Thorbjørn Olesen led the pack with a score of 14-under-par, while Jake Knapp started the day just one stroke behind him. However, amid all the score discussions, arguably the week's most viral moment came outside the ropes, away from the course even, at Golf Galaxy store in Blaine, Minnesota. PGA Tour pro Zac Blair shares hilarious incident Zac Blair, who got into the 3M Open field as a late alternate on Wednesday, posted a hilarious video to Instagram that's quickly become a fan favorite. With the course closed due to storms on Wednesday, Blair headed to Golf Galaxy for a casual club fitting, but as an "undercover". He got dressed in sweats, a blue T-shirt and let the staff treat him like any weekend golfer. OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 12: Zac Blair of the United States hits a tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 12,... OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 12: Zac Blair of the United States hits a tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 12, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) More Getty Images Nic, the fitter, helped Blair but had no idea he was working with a Tour pro who's earned nearly $8 million in career prize money. When Blair requested a Titleist driver, Nic told him to "get his shoulders loose" and hit a few shots so they could measure his clubhead speed. The 34-year-old, enjoying the moment, agreed, swung a few pro shots and acted along. At one point, Blair's friend, who was recording the whole incident, asked Nic to guess the Tour pro's handicap. "I'll say probably one ... a regular one," Nic replied as shown in the video posted on Blair's Instagram handle. "I'm a 2.5 so," he added. "So you think he's better than you?" the friend questioned further. "Umm no," Nic replied with confidence. The moment was pure comedy. Blair is known as one of the shortest hitters on Tour. After a few swings, Nic fitted him with a driver that Blair later used to shoot a bogey-free 64 in Round 1 and 72 on Day 2 at the 3M Open. That was a good enough score to make the cut and head into the weekend at 6-under. Blair's Instagram caption made it clear the video wasn't meant to mock anyone. In fact, he praised Nic's knowledge and fitting skills. "Pt. 2 had to head back to golf galaxy and scoop that driver @nicholasurban1988 got me fitted in! Thanks again for putting up with us and pumped to have him out watching at the 3m this week!" he captioned his next post by sharing a video of meeting the fitter again and thanking him. This isn't Blair's first brush with a club-fitting incident The Salt Lake City, Utah, native faced a similar situation in Canada two years ago when his driver broke down mid-round. At that time, all the equipment trucks had left the tournament, and he had to scramble to find a replacement, again, without being recognized. The 34-year-old turned pro in 2014 and played college golf at BYU. Though he's still chasing his first PGA Tour win, he's had notable finishes, including a T4 at Zurich Classic last year, T2 at the 2023 Travelers Championship. He also made headlines during U.S. Open week last month with a 120-yard putt at Oakmont that went viral. As of this week, Blair entered the weekend round at TPC Twin 8 shots behind the leader. More Golf: Still not 100% Charley Hull Admits 'Scary' Collapse at Evian Impacting Play
USA Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
PGA Tour pro Zac Blair goes 'undercover' for driver fitting at golf shop ahead of 3M Open
BLAINE, Minn. – PGA Tour pro Zac Blair has the swing speed and spin characteristics of the average 1 handicap. That's according to a Golf Galaxy fitter in the greater Minneapolis area. Blair, 34, got in to the 2025 3M Open field off the alternate list on Wednesday afternoon when Anders Albertson withdrew. But the course and practice facilities were closed early in the afternoon due to a storm that hit TPC Twin Cities. So, Blair did what any diehard golfer would do — he drove to a nearby golf shop and scheduled a driver fitting so he could hit balls on a simulator. He wound up at a Golf Galaxy and had someone video the encounter with a staffer. He played his college golf at BYU and entered the week ranked No. 300 in the Official World Golf Ranking. It hasn't been the best season for Blair, who has just one top-25 finish on Tour and has missed the cut at more than half his starts. He's still winless on Tour, losing in a playoff last July at the Isco Championship. Going to a golf store to hit balls feels very on brand for Blair, who has sought out the best courses in the world during his travels and created The Buck Club, a course he dreamed of building in his native Utah before ultimately teaming with Kye Goalby to build The Tree Farm in South Carolina. But he is way better than a 1 handicap and surely could school the club fitter, who didn't recognize Blair in a T-shirt and sweatpants, and near the end of the video suggests he's the better golfer between the two. You can watch the video here.
National Post
12-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
DICK'S Sporting Goods and Affirm renew partnership
Article content With this renewal, eligible shoppers can now select Affirm's biweekly or monthly payment plans directly at checkout on or Article content PITTSBURGH — Today, DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), a leading U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, and Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, announced an extension of their partnership, which originally began in 2020. Just in time for the summer adventure season, eligible DICK'S and Golf Galaxy shoppers can now choose Affirm's flexible, transparent payment plans when checking out directly on or Article content Whether shopping for sports equipment and apparel, footwear, or outdoor summer essentials, paying with Affirm is simple. After selecting Affirm at checkout, approved consumers can split purchases into biweekly or monthly payments up to 36 months, for as low as 0% APR. As always, every time a consumer chooses Affirm, they go through a quick eligibility check. If approved, they will see personalized payment plans and no late or hidden fees, ever. Article content 'Providing our athletes with a seamless shopping experience and flexible payment options is extremely important to our team,' said Josh Conklin, Sr. Director, Treasurer at DICK'S Sporting Goods. 'With the success of the partnership to date, integrating Affirm directly into our online checkout process was a natural next step. We're excited to continue giving our athletes control, clarity, and convenience in how they pay, so they're ready for every season.' Article content 'It's clear that consumers love to 'Affirm' their DICK'S purchases via the Affirm app, and with summer shopping season in full swing, this was the perfect time to bring Affirm directly into the checkout experience,' said Pat Suh, SVP of Revenue at Affirm. 'We're excited to build on our partnership with DICK'S and offer an even simpler, more seamless way for shoppers to pay over time – always with no late or hidden fees.' Article content DICK'S Sporting Goods is one of nearly 360,000 retail partners who trust Affirm to deliver superior value to their customers. Article content About DICK'S Sporting Goods Article content DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omni-channel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping. Article content Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X. Article content About Affirm Article content Affirm's mission is to deliver honest financial products that improve lives. By building a new kind of payment network—one based on trust, transparency, and putting people first—we empower millions of consumers to spend and save responsibly, and give thousands of businesses the tools to fuel growth. Unlike most credit cards and other pay-over-time options, we never charge any late or hidden fees. Follow Affirm on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X. Article content Rates from 0–36% APR. For example, a $800 purchase might cost $72.21/mo over 12 months at 15% APR. Payment options through Affirm are subject to an eligibility check, may not be available everywhere, and are provided by these lending partners: Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. For licenses and disclosures, see Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
USA Today
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Don't miss these 8 great Father's Day golf gifts that Dad will love
Don't miss these 8 great Father's Day golf gifts that Dad will love Father's Day is Sunday, June 15. Don't let Dad go home empty-handed this year. If your dad is a golfer, and it seems to be a law that most dads are, we've found some great gift ideas that he'll enjoy and will make you look good. Whether Dad needs some new golf apparel, an update to his bag, some personalized golf balls, or a number of other golf tech gadgets, we've got you covered. Better yet, a few of these gift ideas are on big Father's Day sales, so take advantage while you can. Shop Father's Day golf gifts at Golf Galaxy 1) 2025 U.S. Open Walter Hagen Men's Classic Stripe Polo The U.S. Open and Father's Day go together every year, so get dad something topical from the upcoming 2025 U.S. Open. 2) REWIND Golf Happy Gilmore 18 Jersey Driver Headcover Pay tribute to a classic with this "Happy Gilmore" driver headcover. Plus, get it before the sequel comes out later this year to stay ahead of the trend. 3) Golf Daddy - Golf At Home Simulator An easy-to-use golf simulator for less than $100? A great gift and one that might have Dad thinking you shelled out. 4) FootJoy Men's HyperFlex Golf Shoes Justin Thomas' golf shoe of choice is on a major sale for Father's Day. 5) Maxfli Tour Personalized Golf Balls - 48 Pack Your dad is one of a kind, so let him show that off on the golf course with personalized golf balls. You can add a symbol, a message, or even his face, all on a Tour-quality golf ball. Act now as the 26% off deal ends soon. 6) Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor A good launch monitor will drastically improve Dad's golf game. This option from Rapsodo is 50% off for Father's Day. 7) Nike Men's Tour 8" Chino Golf Shorts Summer is here, and we all know your dad could use some new golf shorts. These Nike shorts come in 10 different colors, so you can pick the one that works best for your pops. 8) TaylorMade Spider Tour Custom Putter Scottie Scheffler's putter has improved during his recent hot stretch. Maybe he's onto something with his TaylorMade Spider Tour putter.
Tom's Guide
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
Save $40 on the golf balls Ben Griffin used to win the Charles Schwab Challenge
The Charles Schwab Challenge has wrapped up, and Ben Griffin took home the big win. I actually got to play a hole with Ben Griffin at an event a couple of months ago, and now he's winning on the PGA Tour. Is there a connection there? Of course not, but I just wanted a chance to say I got to play with him, and this seemed as good a time as any. Anyway, back to why you're here: you can get a 48-pack of the MaxFli Tour X golf balls for $119 at Golf Galaxy; the same balls Griffin used to win this weekend's PGA Tour event. They won't help you win on the PGA Tour because you're not Ben Griffin, but they're an incredible golf ball at $119 for four dozen ($30/ dozen). They usually sell for $39/dozen. (For more deals, check out our Memorial Day sales live blog). The MaxFli Tour X is a great ball that rivals far more expensive models like the Titleist Pro V1X and TaylorMade TP5x. This model, which Ben Griffin uses, offers high flight and high spin, perfect for the golfer who wants it all. If you're like me and you want a lower flight, you can get the same deal on the MaxFli Tour S (the ones I use) or MaxFli Tour golf balls. I first wrote about the new MaxFli golf balls a few weeks ago while covering the company's return to golf clubs. After trying all three models, I found the Tour S worked best for my lower skill game, but one of the three Tour models will work for any player, including someone as skilled as Ben Griffin on the PGA Tour. If you're sick of spending nearly $60 on a dozen golf balls, the MaxFli Tour X, Tour S or Tour are the perfect alternative. In my experience, performance and durability are right up there with more expensive balls, which is all you can ask for. The biggest thing is making sure you choose the right ball for your game. Tour X offers the highest flights and the most spin on long irons around the green. The Tour S offers the lowest flight and least spin on long irons while offering grip on the greens. The base Tour offers mid-height ball flight and mid-spin on long iron shots. Like the other two models, it's designed to provide lots of spin and stopping power on chips around the green. Whatever ball you choose, you can't beat $30 a dozen for a tour-level golf ball (with a proven track record of tour wins recorded quickly).
