News
I’ll Never Forget the Silence After Brooks Koepka’s Tee Shot
While players and caddies insist they yelled “Fore!”, the warning was lost in the chaos, and tragedy struck.
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
Clint McCormick
Clint is PGA-certified and was a Head Teaching Professional at one of Toronto's busiest golf academies. He was also featured on Canada's National Golf TV program, "Score Golf Canada," twice. He graduated with a degree in Golf Management from the College of the Desert in California and studied under Callaway's co-founder, Tony Manzoni.
He has a handicap index of 6.2 and spends the winters near Oaxaca, Mexico, where he plays twice a month at the Club de Golf Vista Hermosa. He's written over 100 articles at GolfSpan since 2021. You can connect with Clint at LinkedIn, FB, his website, or Clintcpga@gmail.com.
He has a handicap index of 6.2 and spends the winters near Oaxaca, Mexico, where he plays twice a month at the Club de Golf Vista Hermosa. He's written over 100 articles at GolfSpan since 2021. You can connect with Clint at LinkedIn, FB, his website, or Clintcpga@gmail.com.
- Best score: 68
- Favorite club: Odyssey White Hot Two-Ball Center-Shafted Putter
- Favorite ball: Titleist Pro V1x
- Favorite food at the turn: Hot dog
News
I’ve Never Seen Heartbreak The Golfers Who Had the Tour Championship Won… And Lost
I’m fascinated by the moments where immense pressure causes everything to unravel. And there is no greater pressure cooker in golf than the Tour Championship at East Lake.
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
Pro Players
I Was Watching Live When One Swing Cost Rory McIlroy $10 Million
The dramatic story of the Tour Championship where Rory McIlroy, after a dominant season, saw hopes crumble with one disastrous shot.
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
Tips & Guides
Golf Trick Shots That Still Impress a Foursome (Even If You’re Not a Pro)
See five of the most impressive golf trick shots of the year. . . and learn to do them yourself.
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
News
Golf Pro: This Is the ‘Real Reason’ Caddies Vanished
Golf legends like Ben Hogan and Lee Trevino began their careers as caddies. So what happened? Why don’t we see caddies anymore?
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
News
As Golf Grows, Its Oldest Traditions Quietly Fading
Golf has always balanced tradition with innovation. But some of its most meaningful customs are quietly disappearing.
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
News
The Real Difference Between Scratch Golfers and Tour Pros
The difference between scratch and pro golfers, explained. Learn the stats behind the players.
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
News
Why Pros Dread the U.S. Open: Unfair Pins, Bumpy Greens, and Broken Rules
Every June, right around Father’s Day, golf fans tune in expecting drama, and the U.S. Open rarely disappoints. The U.S. Open is the toughest, most punishing major in golf.
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
Tips & Guides
Golf Traditions We Need to Bring Back, Inspired by the Masters
While the outside world rushes to modernize everything, Augusta remains stubbornly committed to the core values that make golf great. Here’s what we can learn from it.
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
Courses
Why PGA Tour Courses Are Way Tougher Than Your Home Course
If you have ever sat on your couch watching a pro miss a green or lip out a putt and thought, “I could do better than that,” it is time for a reality check. PGA Tour courses are an entirely different beast compared to your local muni, and the differences are not small.
Clint McCormick
August 14, 2025
