Author: Keegan Rush

I am the Co-Founder of Almost Average Golf and Blue Pack Marketing. I am originally from Little Washington, NC and despite being bad at golf myself, love to watch good golfers and social media golfers alike. My writing has been nationally syndicated for Bleacher Report, Yardbarker and MSN.

Brooks Koepka found himself embroiled in a rules controversy that has sparked widespread debate among fans and critics alike. In a dramatic turn of events at the LIV Golf Houston tournament’s first round, the incident saw Koepka manipulating his ball on a slope. The controversy unfolded on the par-5 fourth hole at the Golf Club of Houston. Brooks Koepka’s ball landed in a precarious position on a slope, making it difficult for him to take his next shot. As he attempted to place the ball in a stable position, it repeatedly rolled back into the hazard. This led to Koepka…

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The 2024 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio once again provided a stern test for the world’s best golfers. With firm and lightning-fast greens, coupled with swirling winds, only a handful of players managed to break par over the four rounds.  Scottie Scheffler made it five wins on the PGA Tour this season with his latest victory at the Memorial Tournament. Even though he shot an uncharacteristic 74 in the final round, Scheffler showed his resilience and determination. He became the first player since Tom Watson in 1980 to win five times before the U.S. Open,…

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Golf fans around the globe are buzzing with excitement over a new proposal to include a mixed team event at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This new idea could bring together some of the best male and female golfers in the world in a mixed team event, which would be a fresh and dynamic way to make the Olympic golf roster more exciting. A proposal to include a 36-hole mixed team competition at The Riviera Country Club was submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in January. The event aims to bring together 16 mixed-gender teams, each playing…

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Golf fans might be surprised to hear that Jason Day, a 13-time PGA Tour winner, is spending the Memorial Tournament week sleeping in his RV parked in his own driveway. This unusual arrangement was suggested by his wife, Ellie, as a strategic move to help Day regain his competitive edge. Jason Day, who used to be a top player on the PGA Tour, hasn’t been playing as well as he used to in recent years. His record at the Memorial Tournament is pretty lackluster, with just one top-10 finish and two top-25 finishes in 14 career starts. The only time…

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Bobby Fairways, AKA Robby Berger or the golf influencer behind the wildly popular @brilliantlydumb Instagram account, achieved a remarkable feat – scoring a hole-in-one. However, in a twist of events that left many scratching their heads, Bobby proceeded to lose the cherished one-hole-ball, a memento that most amateur golfers would safeguard with utmost care. Robby Berger, better known as Bobby Fairways to his legion of followers, is the mastermind behind the “Bob Does Sports.” With his brand of humor and relatable content, Bobby has amassed a significant following, captivating golf enthusiasts and casual fans alike with his entertaining antics on…

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Scottie Scheffler’s arrest is back on the headlines. In a stunning development, new video footage and documents have been released in the high-profile arrest of Scheffler. The footage, which has surfaced from unknown sources, alongside an Administrative Incident Report, sheds new light on the controversial incident that occurred on May 17, leading to his arrest. The arrest, which took place just outside Valhalla Golf Club during the PGA Championship in Louisville, had already garnered international attention, and now, the newly released materials are bringing the incident back into the spotlight. The recent release of video footage and official documents comes…

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It has been a full year since the announcement of the framework deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), a monumental agreement that aimed to end litigation between the two organizations and pave the way for a unified professional golf circuit. The deal, announced on June 6, 2023, was met with a mix of optimism and skepticism, and as the anniversary approaches, the golf world is left wondering if any progress has been made. In the past year, the PGA Tour and PIF have continued to negotiate, but the path forward remains unclear. The tour…

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Xander Schauffele, one of the most vocal critics of the current PGA Tour administration, has once again voiced his dissatisfaction with Commissioner Jay Monahan’s leadership. In a recent interview with The Times, Xander Schauffele did not hold back, delivering a scathing critique of Monahan’s handling of the PGA Tour’s ongoing challenges, particularly the controversial framework agreement with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, which backs LIV Golf. This public airing of grievances highlights the growing unrest within the PGA Tour ranks and underscores the need for stronger leadership. The past year has been tumultuous for the PGA Tour.…

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Grayson Murray was honored Wednesday at Muifield Vilalge Golf Club, home of the Memorial Tournament. Players took a few minutes to remember their late colleague. The world of golf was struck by a profound tragedy on May 25, 2024, when PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray took his own life at the age of 30. Murray, who had been open about his struggles with alcoholism and depression, withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge just a day before his death. His passing left a void in the hearts of his peers, fans, and the entire golfing community. To honor his memory, a…

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Jack Nicklaus made it clear that he is not involved in the ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). At 84 years old, Nicklaus has been a towering figure in the world of golf for decades, but he has chosen to distance himself from the current turmoil surrounding the sport. His comments come at a time when the PGA Tour and PIF are attempting to navigate a complex and contentious merger, a situation that has left many in the golfing community divided. The PIF-PGA Tour negotiations have been a hot topic since the two…

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