Banking on Bloopers: Laughable Links from the Wells Fargo Championship

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• Tee Time - Well’s Fargo Tournament

• Tips & Tricks - The downhill lie

• Meme of the week

Tee Time

In a stunning display of patience, perseverance, and the occasional snapped club, Wyndham Clark snagged his first-ever PGA Tour victory at the Wells Fargo Championship, leaving competitors in the dust, or rather, the finely manicured grass.

Clark, 29, teed off the final round at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a two-shot lead and a dream. Oh, the suspense was palpable as he replaced Saturday's scorching 63 with a cool three-under 68 to finish a breezy 19 under par, four shots ahead of fellow American Xander Schauffele.

England's Tyrrell Hatton, who had shared the halfway lead like a true gentleman, ultimately had to settle for a tie at third on 12 under with the dashing American Harris English. Meanwhile, England's Tommy Fleetwood and Australia's Adam Scott lingered just a shot behind, no doubt admiring Clark's tenacity from a respectable distance.

Although Clark momentarily lost his two-shot advantage in the first three holes and trailed Schauffele after seven, he sprang back into action on the back nine like a golfer possessed, at one point boasting a five-shot lead. He even had the luxury of bogeying the final hole, a true testament to his newfound golfing prowess.

With five top-10 finishes this season and a heart-wrenching 133-event winless streak, Clark's previous best was a near miss at the Bermuda Championship in 2020, losing to Brian Gay in a nail-biting playoff.

"There were so many times I wanted to cry and break clubs – and yes, sometimes I did break them – but to get to this point is sweeter than a hole-in-one on a par-5," Clark said, probably while clutching a freshly broken club. "It's just amazing to finally do this."

Tips & Tricks - Surviving the Perilous Downhill Lies: A Golfers Guide to Gravity and Uncooperative Grass

You’ve been here before, and you will be again. The Birdman’s here to help swing your way to a bar par. In the world of golf, where one finds themselves battling treacherous slopes and grass that refuses to cooperate, there exists a demon known as the "downhill lie."

It's the kind of challenge that has brought many golfers to their knees, cursing the day they first picked up a club. But fear not, brave swingers of the iron! We have gathered the wisdom of the ancients to help you navigate this horrifying terrain and possibly make that elusive birdie.

1. Set shoulders parallel: Ditch your normal iron setup and tilt your spine towards the target until your shoulders match the slope.

2. Shift weight downhill: Play the ball mid-stance and transfer 75% of your weight to your front foot, embracing the slope's direction

3. Trace the slope: Extend arms through impact, swing on the hill's plane, and achieve a smooth finish for a potential birdie.

By mastering these three essential techniques, you will conquer the downhill lie and emerge victorious. So grab your clubs and put on your game face, because it's time to tackle those hilly courses with newfound confidence and skill!

Meme of the Week

Adam Scott, known as a big hitter, sent a drive 35 yards this week. Even The Birdman knows when to take a mulligan.

And so, fellow fairway fanatics, as our golf escapades come to a close, let's take a moment to channel our inner Birdman, flap our wings, and soar into the sunset. Remember, keep your head down, swing easy, and don't forget to replace your divots.

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