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Wyndham Clark posted a closing 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by three. The last time he shot 60, it won that tournament too. Some guys just have a number.
IN THIS ISSUE
Clark Shot 60 on Sunday. He's Done This Before.
Lucas Herbert Won His First LIV Title and Earned a US Open Spot
Zero-Torque Putters Hit $200.
TaylorMade's New Driver Launches Lower. Way Lower.
Duke and UNC Both Punch Their Tickets to NCAAs.
Back Nine Goes National
PGA TOUR . CJ CUP BYRON NELSON
Clark Shot 60 on Sunday. He's Done This Before.
Wyndham Clark started the final round at TPC Craig Ranch two shots behind Si Woo Kim. He finished at 30 under with a closing 60, nine birdies and an eagle, a back-nine 28 that left the rest of the field shaking hands. Kim (solo second at -27) and Scottie Scheffler (-25, third) never had a chance once Clark got rolling.
Here's the bizarre part: Clark has now won twice with a closing 60. The first was at Pebble Beach in 2024 when the final round was cancelled and his third-round 60 became the winning score. This time he earned it on Sunday with the tournament on the line. Clark was 82nd in FedEx Cup points entering the week. He won't be there long.
"It was a calm zone. Every hole was a new hole. I didn't worry that I just made six birdies or that I needed to make more."
Four career wins. Two closing 60s. No other active player can say that.
LIV GOLF . VIRGINIA
Herbert Wins LIV Virginia, Earns U.S. Open Exemption
Lucas Herbert held off Sergio Garcia by four to win LIV Golf Virginia at Trump National for his first individual LIV title. The bigger prize: the LIV U.S. Open exemption, sending Herbert to Shinnecock Hills next month. Bryson DeChambeau finished third at 19 under. Herbert admitted he was sick all week, which makes the gutsy back-nine finish after a rain delay even more impressive.
First major was Shinnecock. Now he's going back.
ALSO THIS WEEK
Anna Huang, 17, Becomes Youngest Three-Time LET Winner — The Canadian came from six shots back to win the Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco, surpassing Lydia Ko's record.
Scott Hend Wins First Champions Tour Title in Morocco — The 52-year-old Australian posted a five-shot victory at the Trophy Hassan II after a three-shot swing on the par-3 ninth.
Richard Sterne Wins First DP World Tour Title in 13 Years — The 44-year-old South African won the Soudal Open by two at Rinkven International in Belgium, pocketing €402,686.
LOOKING AHEAD
Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club
The Tour heads to Fort Worth for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club. It's a shotmaker's course that punishes wayward drivers and rewards precision iron play. Neither Scottie Scheffler nor Cameron Young is in the field, so the FedEx Cup standings freeze for a week. Names to watch: Ludvig Åberg (highest-ranked player in the field), Si Woo Kim (riding a runner-up at TPC Craig Ranch), and Akshay Bhatia (quietly climbing inside the top 10).
Tour Edge Zero T Putters: Four Models, All Under $200
MyGolfSpy's John Barba flagged these as the latest entry in the zero-torque craze, and the price is the headline. Four models at $199.99 each. The shaft axis aligns with the center of mass to reduce face rotation through the stroke. If you pull or push putts, this design genuinely helps. The ZT-4 looks a lot like the Odyssey and L.A.B. models that cost $100+ more. Available in 34, 35, and 38-inch lengths. The real question Tour Edge is asking: are you paying for the brand name or the tech?
TaylorMade Qi4D: Read the Data Before You Buy
Golf Digest's robotic testing found the Qi4D delivers 6.2 fewer degrees of dynamic loft than the Qi35 at the same static spec. The result: 421 fewer rpm of spin, nearly 14 feet less peak height, and 6-8 yards less carry at 95 mph. Total distance mostly held thanks to extra roll, but for golfers with a neutral angle of attack, this thing could put balls on the ground earlier than you want. The Qi4D Max is the tamest of the three heads and still shed 153 rpm versus last year. At $599, this is a driver built for positive-AoA players with speed to spare. Everyone else: demo it on a monitor before committing, or grab last year's Qi35 at a discount. The data is clear that this isn't a simple upgrade.
ALSO THIS WEEK
Tour Edge Exotics Ti-Utility Iron: Speed and Forgiveness — GottaGolf called the Ti-Utility's ball speed retention "elite" and noted it's nearly impossible to hit a truly bad shot with the hollow titanium-steel design.
Blue Tees Captain Rangefinders: GPS + Optics from $250 — The Captain Air ($250) and Captain Pro ($300) integrate with Blue Tees' GAME app for GPS data through the viewfinder across 42,000+ courses.
UNC Men Advance for the Eighth Time in Nine Years
The Tar Heels finished fourth at 19-under at the Bryan Regional in Texas, with freshman Carson Bertagnole leading the way at 10-under (T5). Andrew Riley was the only other Tar Heel to go under par in all three rounds, finishing T11. Both rounds on Tuesday were played due to a weather forecast, meaning UNC ground out 36 holes in a single day. Chapelboro reported it's the eighth time in nine postseasons UNC has advanced to the championship.
Duke Men Set a Program Record at Regionals
Duke posted 24-under par at The Gallery Golf Club in Marana, Arizona, the best 54-hole NCAA Regional score in program history. Junior Bryan Kim was the engine, firing a final-round 65 to finish T6 individually at 11-under, also a Duke regional record. The Blue Devils tied for fourth and edged Alabama by one stroke for the final advancement spot. It's their first trip to the NCAA Championship as a team since 2023, and first-year head coach Bob Heintz has them peaking at the right time. NCAAs start May 29 at La Costa in Carlsbad.
Michelle Wie West Designing a Short Course in the Carolinas
Michelle Wie West is partnering with architect Mike Koprowski on Sweet Tooth, a par-3 course at the developing Candyroot Lodge golf resort in northern South Carolina, midway between Florence and Charlotte. The 25-acre layout will feature alternate routings that turn some par-3s into longer holes, plus lighting for evening play. The sandy, Pinehurst-like terrain should drain well and play firm. Preview play on Candyroot's main 18-hole course is expected Q4 2026, with more courses planned from up-and-coming architects.
Back Nine Golf Launches National Tournament Series
Back Nine Golf, the indoor golf franchise with Triangle locations, launched "Beyond the Grass," a year-round simulator tournament platform. The series includes spring, fall, and "U.S. Open" events designed for golfers at all skill levels to compete locally and nationally. If you've been putting in reps on the sim but want something more structured than a casual round with your buddies, this is the format.
ALSO THIS WEEK
Wake Forest Men Miss NCAA Championship Cut by One Stroke — Triangle Golf reports Wake came up a single shot short at the NCAA Regional at La Costa, ending the Demon Deacons' season one round early.
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