Both the men’s and women’s Olympic competitions were held at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kasahata, Saitama, Japan, about 35 miles northwest of downtown Tokyo.
As a professional golfer Paige Spiranac does not have a very strong record. Turning professional in 2015 Spiranac played on the Ladies European Tour and also some mini tours. She did not win any significant tournaments during her professional career.
Phil Mickelson is the oldest player ever to finish in the top five at the Masters tournament. He was 52 years old at the time when he tied for second at the 2023 Masters.
A slice happens when there is side spin on the golf ball which causes the ball to curve to the right for a right-handed player and to the left for a left-handed golfer. Sidespin to the right is caused by an open clubface (pointed right) relative to the path the club head is travelling on impact.
Strokes gained is derived from a comparison of your game to the average PGA Tour player, taking into account the length and location of each stroke played.
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