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Golf Daily Digest – August 14, 2026

The latest golf headlines, tournament updates, player news, leaderboard stories and talking points from across the game.

Australian Rookie Golfer Jessica Bang Dies at 18

Australian rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang has passed away at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage.

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Golfers Exchange Rare Albatrosses at Massachusetts Amateur

At the Massachusetts Women’s State Amateur, Lillian Guleserian carded an incredibly rare albatross, only for her opponent to match the feat in a wild twist during their match.

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Reilly and Loflin Win in Extra Holes to Reach U.S. Amateur Quarterfinals

Logan Reilly and Carter Loflin both overcame lost leads late in their matches to win in extra holes at Merion, securing spots in the quarterfinals as top-ranked players fell.

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Explaining the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoff Format and Schedule

Following Tommy Fleetwood’s victory in 2025, an overview details how the upcoming 2026 FedEx Cup playoffs work, including the schedule, format, and prize details.

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Why Golfers Struggle to Replicate Driving Range Success on the Course

An analysis explores why golfers often hit excellent drives during warm-ups on the range but struggle on the course, suggesting that actual play exposes underlying skill gaps.

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Texas Tech Senior Adam Bresnu Eyes Historic U.S. Amateur Win for Morocco

Born in France and representing his mother’s native Morocco, Texas Tech senior Adam Bresnu is just three victories away from becoming the first Moroccan to win the U.S. Amateur.

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Zero-Torque Putter Technology Impresses in Hands-On Review

A review of the Technologist RP1 Pro putter highlights how its zero-torque technology, initially met with skepticism, delivered surprising performance benefits on the green.

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TAG Heuer and TaylorMade Collaborate on New Golf Smartwatch

A review evaluates the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x TaylorMade Edition smartwatch, comparing its features and improvements to the previous E4 golf-edition model.

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Golfer Graham Averill Shares Journey to Reach Scratch Handicap at 50

After turning 50, golfer Graham Averill has lowered his handicap from 13 to 9.1 as part of a year-long project to reach scratch, focusing on learning how to shape his shots.

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Michael Lugiano Reaches U.S. Amateur Quarterfinals After Nearly Withdrawing

Pennsylvania native Michael Lugiano is the last local player remaining at the U.S. Amateur, advancing to the quarterfinals after nearly withdrawing from the tournament.

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What the PGA Tour Can Learn From the U.S. Amateur Format

As the PGA Tour prepares to restructure its calendar and overhaul its playoff format in 2028, analysts suggest looking at the U.S. Amateur for valuable structural lessons.

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Jack Whaley Aims to Prove Walker Cup Credentials at U.S. Amateur

Entering the U.S. Amateur quarterfinals, England’s Jack Whaley hopes to catch the attention of Great Britain & Ireland selectors after receiving no prior contact from them.

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Sun Mountain Sports Steps Up Presence in Golf Bag Market

A hands-on review looks at the latest offerings from Sun Mountain Sports, assessing whether the long-standing brand is currently dominating the competitive golf bag market.

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Matthew Cort Wins British Par 3 Championship in Four-Man Playoff

Matthew Cort secured the British Par 3 Championship and a €50,000 prize at Nailcote Hall, defeating David Park on the second extra hole of a dramatic four-man playoff.

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Utah Open Celebrates 100th Anniversary With $100,000 Charity Gift

To launch the historic 100th Utah Open at Riverside Country Club, the Larry H. Miller Company and Utah Section PGA donated $100,000 to Special Olympics Utah.

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