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GolfWRX adds YouTube Star Peter Finch to its Featured Writers Program
GolfWRX has reached an agreement with YouTube star Peter Finch, who will contribute videos to GolfWRX as part of its Featured Writers Program.
“I’m delighted to be working with GolfWRX, which is helping push the envelope of new golf media,” Finch said. “Communicating with golfers who read, watch and engage with content away from traditional platforms; it seemed a natural fit to work with the WRX team.”
Finch is well known in the golf world for the vlogs, golf tips and drills he posts to his YouTube channel, which has amassed nearly 20 million total views and more than 90,000 subscribers. He’s also a PGA Professional at Quest Golf Academy at Prairie Sports Village in Lancashire, (North West) England. As part of the agreement, Finch will work with GolfWRX Editors to create content specifically tailored to GolfWRX Readers.
“Pete is a wonderful fit for GolfWRX, and we’re very excited to work with him,” said Zak Kozuchowski, GolfWRX Editor-in-Chief. “His style is light and fun, and it’s paired with a serious knowledge and understanding of the game. We think he’s going to help our readers play better golf and enjoy the game more.”
GolfWRX is the world’s largest online golf community, receiving as many as 2 million unique views per month and up to 20 million monthly page views. Its Featured Writers Program currently boasts more than 100 contributors from around the world, and includes writers and vloggers with specialized knowledge in all facets of golf.
Learn more about GolfWRX’s Featured Writer Program.
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Equipment
Rickie Fowler’s new putter: Standard-length Odyssey Jailbird 380 in custom orange
Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from a piece our Andrew Tursky originally wrote for PGATour.com’s Equipment Report. Head over there for the full article.
…The Jailbird craze hasn’t really slowed down in 2024, either. According to Odyssey rep Joe Toulon, there are about 18-20 Jailbird putter users on the PGA TOUR.
Most recently, Akshay Bhatia won the 2024 Valero Texas Open using a broomstick-style Odyssey Jailbird 380 putter and Webb Simpson is switching into a replica of that putter at the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship.
Now, Fowler, who essentially started the whole Jailbird craze, is making a significant change to his putter setup.
Fowler, who has had a couple weeks off since the 2024 RBC Heritage, started experimenting with a new, custom-orange Jailbird 380 head that’s equipped with a standard 35-inch putter build, rather than his previous 38-inch counter-balanced setup.
According to Fowler, while he still likes the look and forgiveness of his Jailbird putter head, he’s looking to re-incorporate more feel into his hands during the putting stroke.
He told GolfWRX.com on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Championship that the 38-inch counterbalanced setup “served its purpose” by helping him to neutralize his hands during the stroke, but now it’s time to try the standard-length putter with a standard-size SuperStroke Pistol Tour grip to help with his feel and speed control.
Although Fowler was also spotted testing standard-length mallets from L.A.B. Golf and Axis1 on Tuesday, he confirmed that the custom Odyssey Jailbird 380 is the putter he’ll use this week at the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship.
Head over to PGATour.com for the full article.
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Equipment
Details on Justin Thomas’ driver switch at the Wells Fargo Championship
Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from a piece our Andrew Tursky originally wrote for PGATour.com’s Equipment Report. Head over there for the full article.
So, with a couple of weeks off following his latest start at the 2024 RBC Heritage, Thomas sought to re-address his driver setup with the remote help of Titleist Tour fitting expert J.J. Van Wezenbeeck. About two weeks ago, Thomas and Van Wezenbeeck reviewed his recent driver stats, and discussed via phone call some possible driver and shaft combinations for him to try.
After receiving Van Wezenbeeck’s personalized shipment of product options while at home, Thomas found significant performance improvements with Titleist’s TSR2 head, equipped with Thomas’ familiar Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 60 TX shaft.
Compared to Thomas’ longtime TSR3 model, the TSR2 has a larger footprint and offers slightly higher spin and launch characteristics.
According to Van Wezenbeeck, Thomas has picked up about 2-3 mph of ball speed, to go along with 1.5 degrees higher launch and more predictable mishits.
“I’d say I’d been driving it fine, not driving it great, so I just wanted to, honestly, just test or try some stuff,” Thomas said on Tuesday in an interview with GolfWRX.com at Quail Hollow Club. “I had used that style of head a couple years ago (Thomas used a TSi2 driver around 2021); I know it’s supposed to have a little more spin. Obviously, yeah, I’d love to hit it further, but if I can get a little more spin and have my mishits be a little more consistent, I felt like obviously that’d be better for my driving…
“This (TSR2) has been great. I’ve really, really driven it well the week I’ve used it. Just hitting it more solid, I don’t know if it’s the look of it or what it is, but just a little bit more consistent with the spin numbers. Less knuckle-ball curves. It has been fast. Maybe just a little faster than what I was using. Maybe it could be something with the bigger head, maybe mentally it looks more forgiving.”
Head over to PGATour.com for the full article.
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News
5 fall golf trip destinations you should book right now
The 2024 golf season is in full swing with the warm weather settling in and those long summer days right around the corner, but what if we told you that you should be thinking about golf this fall? While it may seem to be a ways away, now is the perfect time to start putting together your end-of-season fall golf trip.
Courses are in great shape, the weather is more enjoyable as temps cool off, and your golf game is in peak condition after playing all summer! The best part about fall golf trips is that there are some great deals to be found at golf destinations across the country! Additionally, you can get away to the Caribbean on an all-inclusive trip or travel across the pond for some links golf in the UK or Ireland before the end of their golf season in October.
If you are happy to stay stateside this fall, here are the best golf destinations you should book for your fall trip.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Commonly known as the “Golf Capital of the World”, this coastal destination is home to over 200 golf courses making it the ideal location for a golf trip! If you’re looking for golf and accommodation onsite, choose from a wide range of resorts including favorites like Barefoot and Legends. Alternatively, you could rent a house or stay by the beach and play top tracks like Caledonia, Grande Dunes, Pine Lakes, True Blue, TPC Myrtle Beach and many more! With a plethora of options, you will be able to customize your trip to stay within budget! Fall in South Carolina is a golfer’s paradise with minimal rain, sunny skies, and temperatures in the low 80s (dipping into the 70s in later fall with lower humidity), the perfect combination for a golf trip.
If you’ve never played golf in the desert, fall is the best time to do so and there is no better selection of desert layouts than Scottsdale. With a wide variety of golf resorts, courses, and attractions, it is easy to see why many professional golfers call this place home. Enjoy a golf and city trip with a stay close to the nightlife in Old Town and a tour of the local courses like Raven, McCormick Ranch, and Ocotillo. Head north of the city with a resort stay at The Westin Kierland or Hyatt Regency and play some Championship courses like TPC Scottsdale, Troon North, or Grayhawk. Or head out to the fabulous We-Ko-Pa Resort and Golf Club and indulge in the ultimate desert golf experience. The weather in Scottsdale will be very warm (mid to high 80s), with cloudless skies and green grass contrasting the desert landscape.
The golf mecca in the state of Florida, Orlando is a great golf destination any time of the year, but fall is really where it flourishes. Course conditions are impeccable, the weather is warm with fading humidity, and there are a multitude of off-course activities for the whole family. Stay & play at some of the best golf resorts like Reunion and Omni Championsgate or tick off a bucket list course when you visit Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill. A few other reasons this destination is so popular is the wide variety of rental houses throughout the area, perfect for a large group and the quality courses to choose from including Waldorf Astoria, Celebration, Shingle Creek, and the three Disney courses! With easy accessibility through the MCO Airport, Orlando is a no-brainer for a fall golf trip.
A destination often overlooked when it comes to golf, Las Vegas in the fall is a wonderful treat! A stay on the iconic Las Vegas Strip gives you a wide range of 3 to 5-star hotel options within walking distance to the city’s biggest entertainment venues, casinos, restaurants, and more! For golf options, you will need to travel outside of the city (roughly 20 mins) to play some incredible desert layouts like Rio Secco, Revere, Cascata, and the trio of courses at Paiute Golf Resort. If you fancy a longer day trip, you can always take the hour-long drive up to Mesquite and play Wolf Creek and Conestoga for a pure desert golf experience.
Alabama – Robert Trent Jones Trail
If you’re a golf nerd (like me) and you’re looking for something a little different for your trip, look no further than the incredible RTJ Trail in Alabama. The Trail spans 11 different locations across the state with over 400 holes of golf all designed by legendary course designer Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The more popular courses on the trail are in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Auburn, making it perfect for an extended trip. Some of the best courses on the trail include Ross Bridge, Grand National (2 courses) and Capitol Hill (3 courses).Weather-wise, fall is the best time to hit the trail with average temps hovering around 80s (dipping into the 70s as fall goes on) with a limited amount of rainfall. The summer months are usually where the pricing is the highest so you can find the best deals in the fall with courses still in good condition.
There has already been a huge uptick in fall golf trip bookings, so make sure to start planning now to get the travel dates and tee times you want for your group!
Editor’s note: This article is presented in partnership with Golfbreaks. When you make a purchase through links in this article, GolfWRX may earn an affiliate commission.
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XLee2000
Mar 29, 2017 at 6:41 pm
Love Peter Finch. Nicest swing out of all of these guys. Very Ernie Els-ish.
Jim
Mar 28, 2017 at 11:01 pm
Pete will be a welcome addition to the already great line-up of contributors on here. I have been a subscriber of his for about 3 years or so and have always found his vlogs entertaining and informative.
Perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea (based on some replies here) but to each their own. Watching isn’t mandatory after all. Fortunately I am pretty sure Pete isn’t losing any sleep over a few members here who don’t like him. Comes with the territory of being famous I guess.
Jonathan D Wright
Mar 27, 2017 at 10:23 pm
Growing in popularity yes….YouTube Star? Not even close.
Sandy Bunker
Mar 27, 2017 at 1:09 pm
Great , 1 less WRX article I need to read……another UK based “look at me ” style of useless infortainment, appealing to the mindless reality TV crowd. Oh what’s Peter moaning about today, as usual…..playing the role of Rick Sheils shadow…..
tlmck
Mar 26, 2017 at 11:51 pm
Not surprising as Pete was once an aspiring young journalist. He decided he preferred coaching golf. I always figured he would find a way to combine the two.
John
Mar 26, 2017 at 4:53 am
I LOVE PETER FINCH!!!
Howard A
Mar 25, 2017 at 11:01 pm
Pete Finch seems like a great guy. Great swing too.
rymail00
Mar 24, 2017 at 8:35 pm
Cool to see Peter joining the team, really like his vids.
golfraven
Mar 24, 2017 at 6:12 pm
I prefer Peter Finch over Rick Shiels. He is my type of no BS guy, articulate and I trust he knows what he is talking about. However, seems strange that there is such dominance of English/British youtube golf ‘gurus’ on an American forum. Guys, you better start hiring your country fellows – should be no problem to find good folk like GGSwingTips or Martin Chuck (Mr Tour Striker).
Laggerdägg
Mar 25, 2017 at 11:40 am
“no BS guy” huh!!?! He cackles and sniggers all through the vids, talks silly nonsensical drivel half the time. Copies Ricks direction and has been copying GolfWRX for ages!
Agree about getting in more Americans though.
Phil
Mar 24, 2017 at 12:28 pm
Fried Eggs Golf for life!
golfraven
Mar 24, 2017 at 6:16 pm
He is high on my list too. Great content, more on the technical side then just equipment reviews.
golfraven
Mar 24, 2017 at 6:18 pm
Sorry, meant Matt Fryer actually. But those guys are also Ok.
Biph
Mar 24, 2017 at 10:31 am
I enjoy Peter’s videos. He will be a great addition. Just need to add the Me and my Golf guys and you’ll have the whole gang.
Jim
Mar 24, 2017 at 5:51 pm
The MMG guys are already in the fold along with Shiels, and Crossfield. Watch them every opportunity I can. Now add Chris Ryan and Dan Whittaker too.
Steve
Mar 25, 2017 at 12:46 am
I can’t be the only one that can’t stand the matching outfits
Desmond
Mar 24, 2017 at 9:56 am
Never heard of him.
TigerArmy
Mar 24, 2017 at 8:50 am
Great respect for all the youtube golfers like Finch, Shiels and Crossfield etc. It was new and refreshing and still is. But joining established media brands like golfwrx or golf magazines gets these guys down to a more boring level. Seriously who needs another golf writer?!? Keep up the good work guys!
Teaj
Mar 24, 2017 at 8:11 am
I currently watch all of Pete’s videos on youtube so I will definitely take part and watch/read his content here on golfwrx.com
Congrats Peter