Player – Ultra Golfing https://ultragolfing.com Golf news & updates Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:48:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://ultragolfing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-UG_Favicon-32x32.png Player – Ultra Golfing https://ultragolfing.com 32 32 1 simple key to hit more bombs: Be a ‘pressure’ player https://ultragolfing.com/1-simple-key-to-hit-more-bombs-be-a-pressure-player/ https://ultragolfing.com/1-simple-key-to-hit-more-bombs-be-a-pressure-player/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:48:24 +0000 https://ultragolfing.com/1-simple-key-to-hit-more-bombs-be-a-pressure-player/

The key to powerful shots is knowing where and, more importantly, when to create pressure in your swing.

I have an easy way to explain both by using a homemade training aid (a streamer wrapped around the hosel of my driver) to explain.

At the start, the takeaway, the clubhead moves back, away from the target, and by the end of the backswing, it has traveled back toward the target. The secret to applying pressure to create power is moving your pressure with the clubhead. So, as you take the club back, away from your target, your pressure (or, if you prefer, your weight) should do likewise.

A pressure player in a blue shirt and beige pants demonstrates a backswing on a grassy course, with a curved blue line tracing the club's motion—perfect technique to hit more bombs. Trees and a blue sky form the scenic background.
The backswing.

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In the photo above, you can see (with the help of the streamer) that the club is moving away from the target and that I’ve matched this move by shifting my pressure away from the target, into my trail leg.

A pressure player in a blue shirt and beige pants stands on grass, mid-backswing with a club, as white dashed and arrow lines highlight transition points to help him hit more bombs. Trees and a blue sky form the backdrop.
The transition.

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As soon as your club reaches parallel to the ground in your backswing, however, the clubhead actually starts its journey toward the target, culminating at the top of your backswing. So it’s at this point — the first time the club gets parallel to the ground — when you need to begin shifting forward.

This might be earlier than you’ve ever imagined. Timing this pressure shift (from back to front) turns on the jets on your down-swing. Bombs away!

Dom DiJulia is director of instruction at Jericho National GC in New Hope, Pa.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is in pain, Gary Player says, and he doesn’t blame him for taking medication. 

But Player said he shouldn’t be driving a car. 

“When you’re taking that medicine, it’s dangerous when you’re driving a car, same as it’s dangerous when you look at your cellphone in the car,” he said. “There’s 6,000 accidents a day in motor cars.

“So I think all he’s got to do is just not drive a car and get a chauffeur. My reflexes, I think, are as good as when I was 20, but I don’t drive anymore. I get a chauffeur. I think that’s the answer to it.”

Player’s comments came Thursday morning at Augusta National, after the nine-time major winner, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson hit ceremonial tee shots to start this year’s Masters. On March 27, Woods was involved in a two-car crash near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida, he was arrested and he was charged with misdemeanor DUI charges, in which he has pleaded not guilty. On March 31, Woods said he was “stepping away” to seek treatment. 

The 15-time major winner had been trying to get ready to play in the Masters, which would have been his first tournament play since the 2024 Open Championship. On Thursday, Player was asked what advice he would give to Woods. 

His answer lasted over 2 minutes. 

“You know, it’s very easy, the human being is so critical of everything,” Player said. “If I or any of you in this room had the pain that Tiger Woods had — think of the excruciating pain that this man has been going through for a long time.

“I personally think, in my opinion — if I’m right or wrong, I’m sorry — but he was trying to be a Navy SEAL scout for a while. Funny enough, I had a friend who was a Navy SEAL scout. He said this long ago: He said Tiger will really suffer in the future with his back and with his legs. Look what’s happened? I think it’s 20 operations on either the back or the legs, but many, many operations on his leg and his back. So he’s in pain.

“Do I blame him for taking medicine? Hell, no. He has sleep deprivation. Do I blame him for taking something to help him sleep? No. But I don’t think he should drive a car.”

Player said his “heart goes out” to Woods.

“There’s nothing worse than living in pain every day of your life,” he said. “You can’t think of anything worse. I just hope he can get it all sorted out because he’s such an asset to golf and has done so much for the game.

“There was never — when we were young people, there were no Blacks playing the Tour, guys. I remember going to Charlie Sifford in 1957, and I said, Mr. Sifford, how did you play today? He said, I’m not allowed to play, I’m Black. So I experienced apartheid in South Africa and in America. Tiger comes along, and you realize what he does for the Black man around the world, you can never work out what he’s done for golf. So my heart goes out for him.”

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The newest iron from the makers of the most esteemed golf clubs in the world is designed for players of all skill levels, bringing modern launch, forgiveness and distance to its classic Miura profile

SCOTTSDALE, AZ  – Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s most meticulously designed golf clubs, today introduced its newest iron, the PI-402. The advanced, innovative design from Miura’s craftsmen was created for players of all skill levels to help with launch, stability, ball speed consistency, and increased distance.      

The PI-402 artfully blends contemporary distance with Miura’s timeless aesthetic and feel. It features a resilient 3mm Chromoly steel face, hot-rolled for elasticity, and consistent ball speed across the entire face. Coupled with 35g of tungsten, which is strategically positioned low behind the impact zone, the PI-402 delivers effortless launch and supreme stability.

In creating the PI-402, Miura held firm to its core principle that they will never introduce a new product unless it improves upon its predecessor. In comparison to the PI-401, the PI-402 features a more compact face length and increased heel height, resulting in a sophisticated, classic look at address not often seen in this category.

“Achieving greater distance is perhaps the most common goal of every golfer, which is why we designed the PI-402 to be effective for players of all skill levels,” said Anthony Newville, President, Miura Golf. “Every element of the PI-402 is designed to combine classic aesthetics with modern performance, showcasing Miura’s commitment to craftsmanship and precision engineering.”

Another defining feature of the PI-402 is the new Kissaki Sole. Drawing inspiration from the tip of a traditional Japanese sword known as “Kissaki”, the PI-402 has an advanced camber sole engineered to balance effective bounce through contact. With a maximum sole width of 22mm, it complements a wide range of swing paths and attack angles, enhancing forgiveness on off-center strikes.

“The idea behind the PI-402 is to pair resilient face material with low, purposeful weighting and a sole shape that is engineered to perform across a wide range of swing types,” said Kevin O’Connell, EVP, Sales & Strategy, Miura Golf.“The result is higher launch and added stability, all while preserving the refined feel and consistency expected from Miura.”

Miura has also introduced a TPU vibration control plate in the PI-402 which enhances sound and feel at impact while maintaining stability across the face, especially on mishits. The plate helps soften harsh vibrations and tunes the feedback a golfer receives, providing a connected and responsive feel with every strike.

“Evident in every detail of the PI-402 is Miura’s commitment to deliver an iron in the Players Distance category that maintains a refined look and feel,” said Hoyt McGarity, CEO & President of 8AM Golf. “Every PI-402 will be held to the enduring standard required to bear the Miura logo.”

The PI-402 irons are available in 4 to Pitching Wedge and Gap Wedge. For more information, visit www.miuragolf.com.

About Miura Golf 

Miura Golf makes the world’s finest forged golf clubs, which are designed and manufactured by the Miura family in their factory in Himeji, Japan. The entire family works hands-on in the factory and continues to carry on the Miura legacy.

World-renowned craftsman Katsuhiro Miura began hand-crafting and grinding irons in 1957 and has created one of the most-respected brands in the golf industry. Miura’s endless quest for the perfect club has brought to the world more than 10 product series, a number that grows as the next generation of the Miura family – led by sons Shinei and Yoshitaka – continue their meticulous refinement and evolution of product lines. Each club is individually handcrafted and will never be mass-produced, as generations of steel-making skill and passion bring us the world’s finest golf clubs.

For more information, visit www.miuragolf.com.

About 8AM Golf

Miura Golf is part of the 8AM Golf family that was established by businessman, philanthropist and golf entrepreneur Howard Milstein as the holding company that oversees his golf businesses—all of which are dedicated to helping golfers at every level enjoy the game more. Renowned entertainer and golf enthusiast Justin Timberlake partnered with 8AM Golf in 2020 and is now leading creative initiatives across the 8AM portfolio of companies.

In addition to legendary Japanese club maker Miura Golf, current 8AM companies include: GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com, the #1 media brands in golf; Club-Conex a global leader in the design and manufacturing of adjustable golf club adapter systems; True Spec Golf, a brand-agnostic club-fitting company; Fairway Jockey, which provides golfers with the ability to buy custom clubs online; 3’s, which combines a fun atmosphere and top-notch hospitality with a quality par-3 course and putting area; T-Squared Social (in partnership with Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake), a dynamic new concept in food, drink and sports entertainment; Bounty Club (in collaboration with Justin Timberlake), an exclusive 18-hole golf course project in Nashville, and Chirp, a free-to-play gaming app that lets golfers virtually wager on the outcome of pro golf tournaments, rounds, and shots.

 

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Matthew Fitzpatrick has never been a fan of slow play — nor the way the PGA Tour has handled the problem.

So it was only fitting that his latest Tour win came with an extra hurdle: His playing partner’s pace.

“That was really frustrating. It was slow today. I felt like there was a lot of stop-start,” Fitzpatrick said after his win at the Valspar Championship.

He chose his words carefully and never called out his playing partner Adrien Dumont de Chassart by name, but his words echoed sentiments he’s shared throughout his years on Tour. It’s a tricky tension to tackle — individuals playing for their livelihoods will always take the time they feel they need, while stroke penalties can feel hard to fairly dish out — Fitzpatrick has consistently called out the policing of issue, using phrases like “truly appalling,” “a disgrace,” “pathetic” and more.

Three years ago, following a big-time win at Harbour Town, Fitzpatrick took aim in a Sky Sports interview. But he also acknowledged he was taking a futile stand.

“The problem is, though, this conversation has gone on for years and years and years, and no one has ever done anything,” he said at the time. “So I feel it’s almost a waste of time talking about it every time. I have my opinions — they’re probably strong opinions, but PGA Tour, DP World Tour, no one’s going to do anything about it.”

Back to Sunday, then. While Fitzpatrick’s day was smooth — he fired three-under 68 en route to his first PGA Tour victory in nearly three years — Dumont de Chassart’s was less so. The 26-year-old Belgian’s opening tee shot flew out of bounds en route to triple-bogey 8 and he made a second 8 at the par-5 11th; his handling of the latter took such a long time that Fitzpatrick, who’d played out of turn in an attempt to keep their group on pace, took the unusual step of asking an official for help.

NBC’s on-course reporter John Wood said that Fitzpatrick was “perturbed” by Chassart’s pace, which he described as “glacial, to be kind.”

Rules official Orlando Pope confirmed on the broadcast that Fitzpatrick had spoken with an official and that the Tour had begun unofficially timing him; that eventually led to an official warning.

“Yeah, just, you know, just not ready,” Fitzpatrick said, referencing his playing partner, if not by name. He was drawing a distinction between making a high score — which happens and can inevitably slow up play — and playing slowly while doing so.

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“When you’re not ready to play a golf shot it gets frustrating after awhile. Particularly when you playing well yourself or you’re in contention or whatever it is. It definitely knocks you out of your rhythm. Because you hit, you walk to it, you kind of think about it, you hit again, and you go. 

“There in particular that hole, then you’re around a stretch there that can get a little bit quirky with different shots and stuff, so you have to be on it,” Fitzpatrick continued. “It definitely knocked me out of rhythm I felt like for the next two, three holes. I was kind of chasing my tail, because I’m trying to speed up and trying to keep us or get back in position, and at the same time you’re obviously trying to win a golf tournament.”

Fitzpatrick did ultimately win that golf tournament.

Chassart tumbled to T26 after a 74. Still, he avoided any slow-play penalty and improved from No. 97 to 91 in the season-long FedEx Cup standings.

It has been nearly nine years since the last time the Tour last issued a stroke penalty. The Tour announced several potential fixes early last season. Safe to say Fitzpatrick thinks those remain a work in progress.

But if given the chance, we doubt he’d change anything about Sunday’s winning round.

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