Rory McIlroy Sets Single

Aug 29, 2023

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Rory McIlroy has set the single-season record for average driving distance on the PGA Tour.

McIlroy, who has always been known for his length off the tee, has aged like a fine wine when it comes to hitting his driver.

At 34 years old, McIlroy has officially broken the record for average driving distance with 326.3 yards over 128 total drives. His total distance for the year was 41,771 yards.

Rory’s average drive this year was absurd. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/wZkNOPppP9

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This outpaced Brandon Matthews with 321.2 yards per drive and Cameron Young with 316.9 yards.

The previous record was held by Bryson Dechambeau in 2020-21, with 323.7 yards per drive. Dechambeau had 51,790 yards of driving distance that year over 160 drives.

McIlroy has been with TaylorMade since Nike terminated its golf equipment operations several years ago. Although he has had somewhat of a tumultuous relationship with his driver, at one point reverting to a previous year’s model, he has played the Stealth 2 this year.

Set at 9 degrees at 7.5, he plays a Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X shaft, which has a mid-launch and low spin focus thanks to increased torsional stiffness.

As previously mentioned, McIlroy struggled with his Stealth 2 earlier this year:

“Yeah, obviously I went to that new drive in Riviera, and it’s just not — yeah. Look, I wish I could use my driver from last year, but I can’t just because of — you use a driver for so long, and it starts to get a little too — basically, it just wouldn’t pass the test. These driver heads are so finicky it’s hard to get one exactly the same. Yeah, I mean, I’m obviously trying my best, trying to get something that’s as close to what I had last year. Yeah, just struggled a little bit off the tee the last couple weeks.”

But Rory seemed to find his rhythm shortly after. Although a missed cut at the Masters had Rory take a bit of a hiatus from golf, things picked up with wins this season at the Genesis Scottish Open and the CJ Cup. Rory finished 2nd at the Arnold Palmer, the U.S. Open, and accumulated 13 Top 10s in 2023.

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Rory will seemingly get ready for the Ryder Cup in Rome in late September starting now, after a fourth-place finish at the Tour Championship this past weekend capped off his year with another stellar season on the PGA Tour.

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Joey has been a journalist for over three years, covering various topics in the automotive and sports industries. He has been a passionate golfer for around six years, but has been a fan of the game for much longer. His earliest memories of golf are watching The Masters and learning the game with friends at courses local to him in Pennsylvania, which, despite the challenging climate, he plays year-round. He has attended several golf tournaments, including the BMW Championship in 2021 and 2022, and has been denied (what should be) a record 12 times for The Masters' annual ticket lottery.In his bag, Joey currently plays the TaylorMade Stealth Driver and 3 Wood, TSi2 19° Hybrid, Titleist T300 irons, Callaway Mack Daddy and Tommy Armour Wedges, and a TaylorMade Spider Putter. He plays TP5x or ProV1x.

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EAGL is Helping to Finally Make Finn Scooters Available to the Masses

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Golf carts are fun, but they don’t hold a candle to Finn Scooters.

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And to help make Finn Scooters more available to the public, Finn, the electric golf cycle that’s adding fun and speeding up the pace of play, has teamed up with EAGL software to simplify the rental process.

The EAGL technology makes the cycles keyless, offers a seamless in-app payment solution, and allows live booking and fleet monitoring. All new Finn Cycles are being equipped with EAGL technology and the existing Finn Cycles in rental fleets at over 160 golf courses across the country are transitioning to the new app.

To find a Finn for rental near you or to buy one for yourself, go to www.FinnScooters.com.

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Developed by Rick Reimers, founder of the long-pioneering golf equipment company Sun Mountain Sports, Finn Cycle is a two-wheeled, single-rider golf cycle with an electric motor that offers a comfortable and stable ride that leaves all who use it smiling.

“The inspiration for Finn is the desire bring some fun to the game while speeding up pace of play,” said Rick Reimers.

“This new EAGL app brings that same mission of ease and speed to the rental process benefiting the pro shop and the golfer.”

Kai Stiberg of EAGL technology mentioned, “We’ve been fortunate to witness growth in the Scandinavian golf technology sector. Now, with Finn Scooters by our side, we are eager to share our solutions with the US market.”

With the EAGL app golfers can conveniently check the availability of scooters and make advance bookings at participating golf courses. For the golf course, the EAGL app efficiently provides live booking and payment solutions and real-time fleet monitoring on a map.

This technology can also be expanded to the courses’ traditional two-person golf cart rental fleet. EAGL app is available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Finn Cycle offers an exhilarating ride with easy golf club access and riding stability with the golf bag sitting along the center-line of the cycle. Finn Cycle has front and rear suspension for a comfortable ride and braking with hand-operated disc brakes. The electric motor is in the rear wheel offering a sleek design.

The lithium battery can go up to 36-holes on a single charge though charging after every round is suggested.

Finn travels at the same speed as a traditional golf cart, approximately 15 mph, and offers the opportunity to substantially speed up the pace of play by naturally encouraging ready golf with each player driving directly to their ball.

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While the 2023 Majors are wrapped up, one of the year’s most anticipated events is right around the corner.

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SuperStroke, one of the most popular putter grips in golf and a leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, has introduced the Officially Licensed 2023 Ryder Cup SuperStroke Putter Grips—a must-have, limited-edition offering that celebrates the prestigious biennial match in style. Available in exclusive Team USA and Team Europe designs in SuperStroke’s most popular models, these stylish and colorful grips embody the spirit of international competition.

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Crafted with SuperStroke’s renowned quality and performance, the grips deliver exceptional control and precision on the greens, giving you the confidence to take on any putt. They also give golfers a chance to own a piece of golf history.

“With so many participants using SuperStroke grips in the upcoming Ryder Cup matches in Italy, we’re anticipating the excitement of this prestigious competition,” says SuperStroke CEO Dean Dingman. “These special-edition Ryder Cup grips are the perfect way to show your allegiance to the United States or European team while adding style and color to your favorite putter.”

This limited-edition offering includes an array of SuperStroke’s best-selling and most Tour-proven putter grip models, including the Flatso 1.0, played by three-time major winner Jordan Spieth and 2021 U.S. Ryder Cup team member Patrick Cantlay as well as the very popular Tour 3.0 17”, played by the 2023 US Open Champion. The following grip styles are now available in Team USA and Team Europe designs exclusively at superstrokeusa.com:

The following putter grip models in Team USA and Team Europe designs are available at retail stores nationwide:

Every SuperStroke putter grip now features Zenergy multi-layer grip construction that delivers total performance. A soft, tacky outer layer offers extreme gripping ability, while a firm rubber inner core provides the stability and feedback you need to play your best. Plus, the new technology adds unmatched confidence to quiet your hands—and mind—during every stroke.

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The new Spyne Technology has an improved, embossed ridge along the grip’s underside that guides you to repeatable hand placement—making it easier to square the face at impact. New Multi-Zone Texturing translates to strategically placed texture in high-sensory areas that optimizes feedback and comfort from the incredibly soft polyurethane outer layer.

SuperStroke’s patented No-Taper Shaping minimizes grip pressure with an advanced parallel design that quiets your hands and adds stroke consistency. Located at the top of SuperStroke grips, the Tech-Port allows you to easily add game-improvement options, including the patented CounterCore weight system and performance tracking sensors.

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SuperStroke grips are trusted by hundreds of top professional golfers. So far in 2023, SuperStroke users have won 38 tournaments on golf’s major professional tours, totaling more than $27 million in first-place prize money in those events.

SuperStroke’s putter grip line is a product of relentless innovation, fueled by feedback from more than 450 tour pros. From signature shapes and sizes to the cutting-edge materials, SuperStroke delivers unprecedented features into every putter grip while connecting golfer and putter like no other product on the market.

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The Ryder Cup is less than a month away, and that means the special, limited edition gear is going to start hitting the market, and, more importantly, it’s time for you to grab yours before Team USA (hopefully) breaks the 30-year foreign soil victory drought.

SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology is proud to announce a limited-edition offering of two premium golf bag designs that celebrate the 2023 Ryder Cup matches. Both bags are available for pre-ordering RIGHT NOW and would go perfectly with SuperStroke’s limited-edition 2023 Ryder Cup grips.

Constructed of a luxury, Tour-caliber matte PU for elevated style and resilient, long-lasting performance, SuperStroke’s Ryder Cup Cart and Ryder Cup Stand bags showcase meticulously designed features that effortlessly accommodate the needs of today’s golfers. From expertly arranged pockets with ample and convenient storage to thoughtfully tested ergonomic design and waterproof outer shells and zippers, and sturdy stitching throughout, these distinctive limited-edition red-white-and-blue golf bags deliver ultimate function with an unmistakable elegance.

“SuperStroke is proud to have such accomplished players using our premium putter grips at this year’s Ryder Cup matches, we wanted to offer something special to commemorate the historic biennial event,” said SuperStroke CEO Dean Dingman. “The SuperStroke Ryder Cup Carry and Stand Bags are brilliantly designed statement pieces with all the latest premium features you’d expect from a luxury golf bag. If consumer demand echoes the reaction of everyone who has seen these bags so far, these limited-edition bags won’t stay in stock long.”

Both available exclusively on SuperStrokeUSA.com, the SuperStroke Ryder Cup Cart Bag and Stand Bag boast contemporary designs, ample functional protective features in striking, fashion-forward Red-White-and-Blue motifs with the official Ryder Cup logo positioned on the front of the bag, on the golf ball pocket. The purchase of each SuperStroke Ryder Cup Cart or Stand bag comes with free shipping and a complimentary limited-edition Ryder Cup Pistol 1.0 putter grip.

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The SuperStroke Ryder Cup Cart Bag ($399, only on SuperStrokeUSA.com) is made from the finest-quality synthetic leather (PU) and features a 14-way top to help organize and protect an entire set of clubs, along with waterproof valuables and garment pockets to safeguard essentials from the elements, and two convenient magnetic pockets for quick and secure access. Other key features on the 6.6-pound Cart Bag include an umbrella holder, magnetic RF pocket, towel ring, conveniently placed pen and tee sleeves, and rain hood.

The 5.85-pound SuperStroke Ryder Cup Stand Bag ($349, only on SuperStrokeUSA.com) is also constructed with top-quality synthetic leather (PU) and features a four-way top with full-length club dividers. A convenient magnetic front pocket provides quick and secure access to all your golfing essentials.

This durable, modern Stand Bag features reinforced waterproof zippers, a valuables pocket, a magnetic RF pocket for convenient access, an insulated cooler sleeve, heavy-duty fiberglass legs, a pen pocket, and a rain hood.

The 2023 Ryder Cup matches will take place at the beautiful Marco Simone in Rome, Italy, from September 29 through October 1.

Three-time major winner and SuperStroke brand ambassador Jordan Spieth will be playing in his fifth Ryder Cup, while fellow SuperStroke brand ambassador Patrick Cantlay, the fourth-ranked player in the world, will be making his second appearance in a Ryder Cup for the United States after earning the fourth-highest number of Ryder Cup qualifying points. In all, seven of the 12 players on the U.S. team use SuperStroke putter grips, including the U.S. Open champion, who has used SuperStroke’s Zenergy 17” 3.0 grip with great success this season.

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