Why virtual reality is still a pipe dream for the NHLWhy virtual reality is still a pipe dream for the NHL
With empty-arena games potentially on the way, we could really use a VR boost.
Day: May 14, 2020
Grudge report: The one thing every NHL fan base won’t give upGrudge report: The one thing every NHL fan base won’t give up
From Claude Lemieux’s malfeasance to Brett Hull’s controversial goal in 1999 to John Tavares leaving Long Island, this is what irks each team’s fans.
‘My numbers are obviously there’: Yadier Molina on catching and Cooperstown‘My numbers are obviously there’: Yadier Molina on catching and Cooperstown
The great Cardinals catcher talks about his plans beyond 2020, the state of catching in MLB — and getting into the Hall of Fame.
Every NL team’s best player not in the Hall of Fame — and should he get in?Every NL team’s best player not in the Hall of Fame — and should he get in?
From historic MLB players to still-active stars, every team has its best player not in the Hall — yet.
Why Ricciardo’s McLaren move makes more sense than you might thinkWhy Ricciardo’s McLaren move makes more sense than you might think
Sebastian Vettel’s departure from Ferrari appeared to be Daniel Ricciardo’s pathway back to the big time. So why didn’t he take it? As ever in Formula One, things are not quite that simple.
Ferrari confirms Sainz will replace Vettel in 2021Ferrari confirms Sainz will replace Vettel in 2021
Ferrari has confirmed Spanish driver Carlos Sainz will replace Sebastian Vettel in 2021.
Ricciardo to join McLaren in 2021Ricciardo to join McLaren in 2021
Daniel Ricciardo will join McLaren for the 2021 Formula One season, the team confirmed on Thursday, taking the place of Ferrari-bound Carlos Sainz.
Key club for Seminole match: Fowler’s ironsKey club for Seminole match: Fowler’s irons
Professional golf resumes with Sunday’s charity exhibition, the TaylorMade Driving Relief best-ball Skins match, with the team of Rory McIlroy-Dustin Johnson facing the team of Rickie Fowler-Matthew Wolff at legendary Seminole. All proceeds from the match will go to COVID-19 relief. Although not long by today’s standards, Seminole is tough and will require the very best of each player to navigate the famed track. GolfWRX has identified a key club for each of the four golfers. Rickie Fowler’s Cobra RF “Rev33â€� MB irons (4-PW) RF SPECS 4 – 23° / 61.5° / D3 5 – 27° / 62° / D3 6 – 31° / 62.5° / D3 7 – 35° / 63° / D3 8 – 39° / 63.5° / D3 9 – 43° / 64° / D3 PW – 47° / 64.5° / D3 Length: -.5 inches from standard Shaft: KBS C Taper 125 S+ Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align “un-brushed RF style” Rickie Fowler thrives on courses where precision is at a premium. Long in his own right, but not in the same category as a Johnson or McIlroy, Rickie will rely on his iron game as the key to success at Seminole. This week he will have a brand new setup to show off to the world with the new Cobra Golf RF “Rev 33” muscleback irons. WRX spoke with Head of Cobra Golf Tour Operations Ben Schomin on the unique profile of Fowler’s irons and what exactly “Rev 33” stands for. WRX: Let’s get this outta the way — REV 33, what does it mean? BEN SCHOMIN: “It represents the 33 revisions that it took Rickie, myself and our engineering team to finally hone in and get to where we are today. Rickie and I worked closely over the course of a year to find and create his dream iron. This is the finished product.â€� WRX: As the man who put them together, what is the part of this iron that really stands out to you? SCHOMIN: “The engineering and creativity of this iron is quite unique. The blade has ZERO offset and even more, there is very little if any separation from the heel to the scoring lines. Even irons with minimal offset have some room there; these have none. I’d say the most unique aspect of this iron is what it represents to Rick. It’s his iron and represents his creativity and what inspires confidence. It’s not necessarily a guaranteed success when players are involved in creating their own clubs, but Rickie is one of the rare breeds that can make it work.â€� WRX: What influences from the past inspired the RF Iron? SCHOMIN: “That’s where this project got really interesting. It was more of a history lesson/reality check on how things have changed. I went into our archive for inspiration. Gathering iconic blades from years past; MP14/29, Ram FX Tour Grinds, Wilson Staff Fluid Feel sets, Cobra Norman grinds, etc. .. The crazy thing was I forgot how much offset many of those old school blades had. That’s when I realized we could pick out certain design features and aesthetics, but ultimately this new iron idea was going to be just that, an entirely new creation. Remember — Muscle Backs typically follow the similar design rules, where we and many other great companies get creative is in the engineering of it all. Edges, lines, widths, etc. — all while making sure they hold up for the best players in the world. No easy task.â€� Text provided by GolfWRX Director of Content @johnny_wunder Click here for more information on Cobra irons at PGA TOUR Superstore PREVIOUSLY: Rory McIlroy’s driver, Dustin Johnson’s wedges, Matthew Wolff’s putter
Key clubs for Seminole match: Fowler’s ironsKey clubs for Seminole match: Fowler’s irons
Professional golf resumes with Sunday’s charity exhibition, the TaylorMade Driving Relief best-ball Skins match, with the team of Rory McIlroy-Dustin Johnson facing the team of Rickie Fowler-Matthew Wolff at legendary Seminole. All proceeds from the match will go to COVID-19 relief. Although not long by today’s standards, Seminole is tough and will require the very best of each player to navigate the famed track. GolfWRX has identified a key club for each of the four golfers. Rickie Fowler’s Cobra RF “Rev33â€� MB irons (4-PW) RF SPECS 4 – 23° / 61.5° / D3 5 – 27° / 62° / D3 6 – 31° / 62.5° / D3 7 – 35° / 63° / D3 8 – 39° / 63.5° / D3 9 – 43° / 64° / D3 PW – 47° / 64.5° / D3 Length: -.5 inches from standard Shaft: KBS C Taper 125 S+ Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align “un-brushed RF style” Rickie Fowler thrives on courses where precision is at a premium. Long in his own right, but not in the same category as a Johnson or McIlroy, Rickie will rely on his iron game as the key to success at Seminole. This week he will have a brand new setup to show off to the world with the new Cobra Golf RF “Rev 33” muscleback irons. WRX spoke with Head of Cobra Golf Tour Operations Ben Schomin on the unique profile of Fowler’s irons and what exactly “Rev 33” stands for. WRX: Let’s get this outta the way — REV 33, what does it mean? BEN SCHOMIN: “It represents the 33 revisions that it took Rickie, myself and our engineering team to finally hone in and get to where we are today. Rickie and I worked closely over the course of a year to find and create his dream iron. This is the finished product.â€� WRX: As the man who put them together, what is the part of this iron that really stands out to you? SCHOMIN: “The engineering and creativity of this iron is quite unique. The blade has ZERO offset and even more, there is very little if any separation from the heel to the scoring lines. Even irons with minimal offset have some room there; these have none. I’d say the most unique aspect of this iron is what it represents to Rick. It’s his iron and represents his creativity and what inspires confidence. It’s not necessarily a guaranteed success when players are involved in creating their own clubs, but Rickie is one of the rare breeds that can make it work.â€� WRX: What influences from the past inspired the RF Iron? SCHOMIN: “That’s where this project got really interesting. It was more of a history lesson/reality check on how things have changed. I went into our archive for inspiration. Gathering iconic blades from years past; MP14/29, Ram FX Tour Grinds, Wilson Staff Fluid Feel sets, Cobra Norman grinds, etc. .. The crazy thing was I forgot how much offset many of those old school blades had. That’s when I realized we could pick out certain design features and aesthetics, but ultimately this new iron idea was going to be just that, an entirely new creation. Remember — Muscle Backs typically follow the similar design rules, where we and many other great companies get creative is in the engineering of it all. Edges, lines, widths, etc. — all while making sure they hold up for the best players in the world. No easy task.â€� Text provided by GolfWRX Director of Content @johnny_wunder Click here for more information on Cobra irons at PGA TOUR Superstore PREVIOUSLY: Rory McIlroy’s driver, Dustin Johnson’s wedges, Matthew Wolff’s putter
PGA TOUR 2K21 video game tees off worldwide in AugustPGA TOUR 2K21 video game tees off worldwide in August
NEW YORK – 2K crushed a long drive today with the announcement that PGA TOUR 2K21, its forthcoming, officially licensed golf simulation video game, is currently scheduled for worldwide release on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 for the PlayStation 4 system, the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X and Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch system* and Stadia. Featuring decorated PGA TOUR pro Justin Thomas as the cover athlete, PGA TOUR 2K21 heralds the return of the great golf video game that fans have been missing. Developed by HB Studios, the studio behind The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR 2K21 marks the evolution of The Golf Club franchise and will include 15 licensed PGA TOUR courses, each of which was scanned using cutting-edge technology to bring the fairways, greens, bunkers, trees, lakes and ponds to life. Players can also trick out their own greens and fairways with thousands of custom options in the Course Designer. Fans can reserve their tee time now by pre-ordering PGA TOUR 2K21 at participating retailers. “Being chosen to be the first-ever cover athlete for the premiere PGA TOUR 2K game is a tremendous honor,â€� said Justin Thomas, 2017 FedExCup Champion, PGA Championship winner and former World #1 on the Official World Golf Ranking. “I’m excited to join the 2K family and challenge players everywhere on the digital links.â€� Thomas will be joined by 11 additional PGA TOUR pros, each of whom will present a challenge to players in PGA TOUR Career Mode as they compete to become a FedExCup Champion. Players can also create and personalize their MyPLAYERs with equipment and apparel from licensed brands including adidas, Polo Ralph Lauren, Malbon Golf, Callaway Golf, Bridgestone Golf, TaylorMade Golf and more. Capping off the simulation experience, PGA TOUR 2K21 will feature a broadcast-style presentation with state-of-the-art graphics, dynamic cutscenes and a seamless replay system, all anchored by the play-by-play commentary of renowned broadcaster Luke Elvy and analyst Rich Beem. “As a global leader in the sports simulation genre, 2K is the perfect partner to kick off the new PGA TOUR 2K video game series and introduce the PGA TOUR experience to new players of all ages,â€� said Len Brown, PGA TOUR Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President, Licensing. “We’re thrilled to see what the future of the franchise has in store, starting with PGA TOUR 2K21.â€� “Golf is hotter than ever with celebrities, athletes and musicians playing the game and sharing their experiences on social media every day,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing for 2K. “Our goal is to create the most authentic golf simulation experience ever, and HB Studios brings that authenticity in PGA TOUR 2K21, which is a true 2K game in every sense, incorporating realism, depth and fun that appeals to golf aficionados and casual fans alike.â€� PGA TOUR 2K21 is designed for players of all skill levels. Rookies can take advantage of real-time tutorials, tips and shot suggestions, while veterans can master their games with Pro Vision, Distance Control, Putt Preview and other innovations. Social gaming is at the core of the experience, as players can hit the links with friends in local and online matches, including Alt-Shot, Stroke Play, Skins and 4-Player Scramble. In addition, Online Societies will encourage players to invite their squad to hit the clubhouse and run full seasons and tournaments with unique entry rules and requirements, as well as handicap and event settings. Through a partnership between 2K and sports lifestyle brand adidas, players who pre-order PGA TOUR 2K21 will receive the 2K/adidas CODECHAOS MyPLAYER Pack featuring adidas CODECHAOS BOA® golf shoes and custom 2K/adidas gear, including a sport performance polo, Ultimate365 pants and tour hat, designed by adidas Golf exclusively for PGA TOUR 2K21. Players who purchase the PGA TOUR 2K21 Digital Deluxe Edition will receive the 2K/adidas CODECHAOS MyPLAYER Pack, as well as the “Golden Touchâ€� pack featuring a gold putter and driver, and a 2300 VC pack, which can be used to unlock in-game cosmetic items**. PGA TOUR 2K21 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information on PGA TOUR 2K21 and 2K, visit PGATOUR2K21.com become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #PGATOUR2K21 or subscribe on YouTube. * Available in digital format for Nintendo Switchâ„¢ system at launch. **Cosmetic items can also be unlocked by achieving in-game objectives. No additional purchase necessary. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.