Co-hosts Fred Altvater and Carlos Torres take The Practice Range and discuss the European Tour and the Race to Dubai Final Series. The European Guru and friend of Back 9 Report, Kieran Clark, gives us his take in the new section “The Chip Shot.”
On The Weekend Backspin, they talk about Lydia Ko making history with her win in China; Smylie Kaufman becoming the second PGA Tour rookie to win in as many weeks in the new season; Justin Rose out dueled Lucas Bjerregaard in Hong Kong and Matt Kuchar won for the second consecutive week outside of the U.S.
On The Par-5 News presented by United Golf Network, they talk about China’s ban on golf membership; Tim Burke winning the long drive championship; Tiger Woods news from Las Vegas and Mexico; The Open rota is set at 10; ProV1: the Ball that changed the history of golf turned 15 Years Old and a feel-good story of a homeless caddy overcoming adversity.
The Very Important Guest (VIG) of the Week is Caroline Powers, the most decorated women’s golfer in Michigan State history, who just completed her second full year on the Symetra Tour and has qualified for the Final Stage of LPGA Q-School next month.