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IOL News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
How to perfect your stinger shot in golf
CAPTAIN Louis Oosthuizen of Stinger GC hits his shot during a practice round at LIV Golf Korea. | LIV Golf The stinger shot is a type of golf shot that is played with a low trajectory and a lot of roll. It's a great shot to have in your arsenal, especially in windy or firm conditions. To play the stinger shot, you'll need to make some adjustments to your setup, swing, and follow-through. To start, you'll need to adjust your ball position and weight distribution. Play the ball slightly back of centre in your stance, about 1-2 inches inside your left shoulder for right-handed golfers. Distribute your weight slightly more towards your back foot, with about 60% of your weight on your back foot and 40% on your front foot. Next, align the clubface slightly closed, aiming directly at the target or slightly left of it for right-handed golfers. This will help you achieve a lower trajectory and reduce spin. Now, let's talk about the swing. Use a slightly more shallow swing plane than normal, with the clubhead approaching the ball on a more horizontal plane. Attack the ball with a slightly negative angle of attack, which means the clubhead is approaching the ball from a slightly higher position than the ball. Make contact with the ball with a slightly firmer grip pressure than normal, using a more glancing blow to reduce spin and create a lower trajectory. Keep your follow-through shorter and more controlled than normal, avoiding any excessive rotation or lift. As you release the clubhead, allow it to rotate naturally without any forced or abrupt movements. This will help you maintain control and consistency. The Stinger shot can be played with different clubs, including long irons, hybrids, and fairway woods. Experiment with different clubs to find the one that works best for you. Also, be sure to adjust for wind and slope, taking into account any conditions that may affect the shot. Finally, remember that the Stinger shot requires practice and patience to master. Start with shorter shots and gradually increase the distance as you become more comfortable with the technique. With time and practice, you'll be able to add this valuable shot to your golfing game. Catch you on the fairways! -Sewgolum is PGA AA golf professional and a golf pro for Saudi Aramco. He was voted in the Top 5 of the International Golf PGA Pro 2022.
France 24
10-06-2025
- Business
- France 24
DeChambeau eyes new LIV deal ahead of US Open defence
DeChambeau was one of the highest-profile players to join LIV when it was launched in 2022, signing a lucrative contract reportedly worth more than $100 million. While talks are ongoing about a deal which could see LIV and the PGA Tour form a unified circuit, DeChambeau said Tuesday he is planning to ink a new contract with LIV in future. "Next year is when it ends," DeChambeau said. "We're looking to negotiate end of this year and I'm very excited. They see the value in me. I see the value in what they can provide, and I believe we'll come to some sort of resolution on that," he said. DeChambeau sees a long-term future with the Saudi-backed series despite a framework agreement for investment in the PGA Tour by LIV's financiers, the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Two years since that pact, no final deal has emerged. "I think that LIV is not going anywhere... whether everybody believes in it or not, I think it's a viable commercial option," said DeChambeau. "I know my worth. I know what LIV brings to the table and I'm excited for the future of what golf is going to be." DeChambeau hasn't suffered for sponsors since joining LIV, saying, "LIV has been very freeing for me, in a really good way. If anything, it has helped almost reestablish who wants to be a part of this, and I think that's really cool." In the short-term, however, DeChambeau remains focused on defending his US Open crown, revealing on Tuesday that he had recently begun using a new set of irons as he readies for this week's test at Oakmont. The 31-year-old American won his first major at the 2020 US Open and added last year's US Open by getting up and down from 55 yards on the last hole to edge Rory McIlroy by a stroke. DeChambeau's most recent title came at last month's LIV Golf Korea before he was second at the PGA Championship and took a share of fourth at last week's LIV Golf Virginia, where his new irons got their first test. "I put them in play last week and they felt great," DeChambeau said. "Is it going to be the ultimate answer to me winning? I mean, probably not. You've still got to putt well, drive it well and everything. "They seem to have helped this week. Will it help me on certain shots in certain conditions? I think it might. If it doesn't, I'll go back to the drawing board and try to figure out why that occurred and continue to optimize." DeChambeau, who could become only the eighth back-to-back US Open winner this weekend, remains a hugely popular figure online, with more than two million people following golf videos on his Youtube channel. "Part of it is doing it for the fans, patrons and the people that are viewing myself on YouTube," he said. "That's really what gets me up in the morning and gives me a lot of passion for this game."
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bryson DeChambeau Grabs Attention With Five-Word Message to Justin Bieber
On May 4, Bryson DeChambeau clinched a dramatic win at LIV Golf Korea, finally converting a 36-hole lead into a much-anticipated victory. The 2024 U.S. Open champ shot a 6-under 66 to outlast his Crushers GC teammate Charles Howell III by two strokes. It marked his third individual LIV title and a triumphant response to several close calls earlier in the season. Soon after, social media turned its eyes to another kind of golf buzz, one involving celebrities trading red carpets for green fairways. Justin Bieber, dressed in an all-white outfit (including a tank top), shared a flood of Instagram Reels over the weekend, showing off his swing. While his GHIN handicap remains a mystery, 'he isn't entering his scores,' as noted by golf sleuths, his passion for the game is clear. [US, Mexico & Canada customers only] May 4, 2025; Incheon, SOUTH KOREA; Bryson DeChambeau in action during the final round of play at LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus Golf Soo-Hyeon/Reuters via Imagn Images That's when DeChambeau made a move—off the course and into Bieber's comments section, with five simple words: Advertisement 'Let's film some golf content.' It was enough to stir golf fans and pop culture junkies alike. The idea of a DeChambeau-Bieber collaboration suddenly didn't seem far-fetched. Imagine 'Breaking 50 with Justin Bieber' or a music video with the reigning U.S. Open winner walking beside the singer down the fairway. With stars like Tiger Woods and Nelly Korda having attended the Met Gala in years past, golf's pop culture crossover seems overdue for another moment. DeChambeau's playful pitch to Bieber might just tee it up. DeCha͏mbe͏a͏u will now arrive at the 2025 P͏GA Champion͏s͏hip͏ as a confiden͏t ͏threat to win the Wanamaker. For Bryson DeChambeau, ͏the͏ fourth ti͏me was a charm in 2025. Related: $72 Million Major Winner Abruptly Withdraws From PGA Tour's Truist Championship
Washington Post
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Bryson DeChambeau wins on LIV Golf for his first title since the US Open last summer
INCHEON, South Korea — Bryson DeChambeau held off a big charge from Charles Howell III with birdies on his last two holes for a 6-under 66 on Sunday for a two-shot victory at LIV Golf Korea, his first title since winning the U.S. Open last summer. DeChambeau, who played in the final group at the Masters and lost a 36-hole lead at LIV Golf Mexico City last week, started the third and final round at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club with a four-shot lead and was even par for the round through nine holes.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Big Bryson DeChambeau Announcement Made on Sunday
The golf world had its eyes set on Bryson DeChambeau on Sunday. DeChambeau was participating in the LIV Golf Korea on Sunday, competing against some of the top golfers in the LIV landscape, such as Taylor Gooch and Matthew Wolff. Advertisement The two-time major champion finished the final round of the match at 6-under 66. DeChambeau concluded the day with a score of -19, while fellow Crushers GC teammate ended shooting -17. His victory in South Korea marked his third LIV Golf win. The victory on Sunday marked his first LIV Golf win since 2023. DeChambeau had previously won a Chicago event in September of 2023 and a Greenbrier match in August of 2023. After winning LIV Golf Korea with his Crushers GC team, much of the attention for DeChambeau and the rest of the golf world will turn to the upcoming PGA Championship. DeChambeau spoke on the victory after securing the LIV Golf Korea trophy. Advertisement "Glad to have pushed through in this victory and won this event, but there's a lot more work to be done this year," DeChambeau said, per Patrick McDonald at CBS Sports. "There's three more majors, and my eyes are focused on that with all the other LIV events, doing my absolute best in every single event I show up to." Bryson Soo-Hyeon/Reuters via Imagn Images According to Golf Digest 75, DeChambeau earned a $4 million purse from the $20 million pool. Howell, who also represented Crushers GC, earned a $2.25 million purse for his second-place finish at the LIV Golf Korea event. DeChambeau's focus will now turn toward the PGA Championship in North Carolina. Related: Fans In Disbelief Over Massive Earnings Of Scottie Scheffler's Caddie This Year
