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Ea sports pga tour shot guide | all 20 shot types, understanding the shot types in ea sports pga tour is as crucial as the uses of power and projection., by rayan , posted 15 apr 2023.

EA Sports PGA Tour is finally out after nine years of hiatus. While the game has had a mixed impact among golf simulation fans, it's also the closest real-life golfing game we've played till now. The game is in a great shape after the last EA Sports PGA TOUR updates and fixes . Yet many have criticized the game's lack of tutorial or more explanations on the shot types. Golf, in general, is not an easy game to play. So understanding the shot types is as crucial as the uses of power and projection.

So I decided to write about all 20 different shot types of EA Sports PGA Tour for those new to Golf and want to understand when to use which shot to gain an advantage during the play. These shots give you the tools to attack every Hole on every course. So let's get right into them.

Drive:  First is the Drive, obviously. This shot is executed off the Tee Box. This is a standard full-swing shot for consistent distance and accuracy of the Tee Box.

Power Drive:  The Power Drive is a more powerful full-swing shot for gaining extra distance off the Tee. This shot is ideal for longer par four and five and shooting you to get further down the Fairway.

Stinger:  The Stinger is a low powerful shot that keeps the ball under the wind and generates a lot of rolls. It's an ideal shot for playing on Lynx courses where you will gain a lot of roll on the farm Fairways.

Approach:  The Approach is a full-swing shot that gives you consistent distance and accuracy when playing from the Fairway.

Power Approach:  The Power Approach, on the other hand, is a more powerful full-swing shot when you want more distance from the terrain that comes with a larger shot dispersion circle than the Approach. This is an ideal shot when you are in between clubs and require extra distance from the Fairway.

Punch:  The Punch shot is a really low shot without a lot of power that keeps the ball under the wind and generates a lot of rolls. It's used to get out of trees and back into the playable areas, ideal when in hazards.

Knock Down:  The Knock Down is a full swing shot that gets the ball to fly lower than a normal approach that is high enough to still land soft and keep the ball on the Green.

Finesse:  The Finesse is a shorter and more versatile shot that can go a wider variety of distances used for distances between clubs on your normal Approach. It's an ideal shot for getting dialed into the pins.

Hack:  The hack is a powerful full-swing shot only used from the first cut and heavy rough and ideal for getting back into play or attacking the flag sticks.

The shot type varies when you're in the Short Game. So it's important to understand which shot to select in which condition. 

Runner:  The Runner is a low-flying half-swing shot that runs out a lot more than the Pitch. Even if you shoot from a distance and after the ball lands on the front part of the Green, it will run out well up toward the Flag.

Spinner:  The Spinner is a half-swing shot with more speed put into the impact. This shot generates more spin on the ball and gets the ball to check up almost quickly once landing on the Green.

Flop:  The Flop shot is a long swing that lobs the ball high into the air and ensures the ball lands softly on the Green. A Flop shot stops the ball immediately after landing.

Long Flop:   The Long Flop is a version of the Flop that goes a greater distance but has a larger shot dispersion. These shots are ideal for anything just short or in and around.

High Flop:   The High Flop is another version of the Flop shot that goes extremely high, lands, and stops immediately. It's very useful when there is no space between the end of the green and the Flag.

Pitch:  The Pitch is a standard half-swing shot that gets the ball up onto the Green with a normal amount of rollout. Compared to other games, on EA Sports PGA Tour, you might find the Pitch shots running out a bit more than you would expect. So you'll have to play the backstop here as it comes back off the slope perfectly all the way down to the cup.

Then the Bunker shots. The ball will often fall or roll into a Bunker, and the game gets more difficult in such a situation. But there are times when it's a good strategy to get the ball in a bunker if it's close to the Flag and use the right shot for a Par or even a Birdie.

Blast:  The Blast is specific to bunkers. This swing hits the sand behind the ball to loft up out of the sand and onto the Green, causing the ball to roll out more since the sand impact reduces the spin.

Pick:  The Pick shot is an alternative Bunker shot. It's a cleaner strike that hits less sand and more of the ball, allowing it to spin more and less roll out. This was a fantastic recovery shot and more useful for getting out of the bunker when the Flag distance is closer.

Finally, the Putt.

Putting:  Last but not least, the Putting shot types up first in your stranded Putt, a stroke that instantly gets the ball rolling and is only used on the Green or Fringe. Before playing the Putting shot, understanding your ball positioning on the Green's above, below, or level is essential to adjust your swing accordingly.

Chip:  Chip shot is a short-putting stroke-style shot with wedges and short irons that bumps the ball into the air for a few yards and gets the ball rolling quickly. If you can master this shot, it's an ideal shot in and around the Green.

Texas Wedge:  Texas Wedge is a stroke with the butte that instantly gets the ball rolling but can be used when not on the Green. It's ideal if you're just off the Green or on the Fringe.

While you can use different shots in EA Sports PGA Tour based on your strategy or how you attack the Flag, it's also important to calculate the wind direction and terrain condition. The game suggests a shot type by default and also points to the location of the shot suitable, but they are mostly never idea if you want to hit Par, Birdie, or Eagle. So to avoid Double Bogey, Double Eagle or Triple Bogey, select the right shot type and of course, adjust your shot's projected landing location.  

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HOW TO UTILIZE PGA TOUR 2K23’S SHOT TYPES AND SHOT SHAPING TOOLS

Golf requires creativity—an ability to think outside the box and navigate treacherous obstacles and terrain with an arsenal of shot types. PGA TOUR 2K23 boasts all of the shot types you’re accustomed to using in real life, but allows you to execute them with perhaps a little more precision. Understanding how to utilize the shot types, shot shaping, and True Shot technology can be the difference between a stellar round and a round to forget. Learn how to master these skills with direct insight from members of the HB Studios team.

HOW CAN PLAYERS UTILIZE THE SHOT PRESETS AND SHOT SHAPING PGA TOUR 2K23?

We offer seven shot presets: Normal (full swing), Punch, Pitch, Flop, Chip, Splash, and Putt. Beyond that our “True Shot” shot shaper feature opens the door to a plethora of different ball flights, to get yourself exactly where you want to be and out of a tough lie. For example, using our Normal Shot with a driver, wood, or any other low lofted club you can create a stinger, by delofting and reducing the spin on the shot using True Shot. To accomplish this, hold the True Shot button (L1/LB/LShift) and move both the Left Stick and Right Stick up to the top of the UI. Now you’re set up for a Stinger . You can even fine tune how much that Stinger climbs by using the Right Stick to adjust the spin.

Or take our Chip shot for example; by default you get this pretty standard chip bounce and roll all relative to the amount of power applied to the shot. But maybe playing a Bump-n-Run is the best play here, you would essentially set up the shot just like a Stinger with the Normal shot, but instead using the Chip Shot preset as the baseline. Or maybe you need to combat that pesky slope on the green and need your chip shot to check up immediately, again using True Shot but instead pulling both sticks down will pop that chip a bit higher and apply maximum spin, allowing it to land softer and check up faster.

It’s also important to remember that your golfer's SHAPING attribute impacts how versatile the True Shot shot shaper feature is for you out on the course. A golfer with a low Shaping attribute won’t be able to bend and spin shots with the same efficiency as one with a high Shaping attribute.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE MULTIPLE SHOT TYPES TO CHOOSE FROM?

Golf is a game that can throw you into the unexpected, when you least expect it. Having the tools at your disposal to make the most of the situation, expected or not. The base shot type presets that we offer are the ones most commonly used throughout a round of golf. True Shot comes into play to expand on those core presets when the situation calls for it. The more comfortable you get using True Shot, the better your scores will be, because getting that ball to sit down in just the right place is something you have to plan for, and then perform.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CHOOSE A SHOT TYPE BASED ON DIFFERENT CUTS OF GRASS?

It’s important to know that the longer the grass the ball lies in, and the deeper it is buried (communicated both visually and by the Lie Penalty information in the HUD) that controlling the spin and launch speed of a shot becomes a lot harder. Distance loss is a guarantee, as is the loss of spin, and these factors can have a significant impact on the ball flight and rollout. 

We wouldn’t necessarily suggest that there is a shot type best suited to a cut of grass, rather than the cut of grass, the lie depth/penalty, and distance to your target all play a role in determining the best shot type for the situation. You’re not going to play a 30-yard chip out of the heavy rough, if you’re 180 yards from the pin, just like you wouldn’t play a 90-yard Pitch shot if you're sitting 20 yards from the green. 

What we would suggest during the shot setup phase:

• Find a target landing location that you want to play for.
• Determine how you want the ball to interact with that landing location.
• Understand the Lie Penalty.
• Understand the Elevation.
• Understand the Wind Direction and Speed.
• Use True Shot to fine tune your selected shot type or create a new one.

DO SHOT TYPES CHANGE BASED ON THE TYPE OF CLUBS YOU USE?

Yes. While it may technically be possible to Flop shot a 3i (I’ve seen it done) it’s extremely difficult, and probably the last thing you’d ever see a TOUR Pro attempt on TOUR. The same could be said about chipping with a 5w or putting with a Driver. So while we don’t open the flood gates entirely, our shot type to club type restrictions are pretty flexible. Here’s a quick rundown of what shot type presets you can select with what clubs:

• Normal Shot - D, 3w, 4w, 5w, 3h, 4h, 5h, 3i, 4i, 5i, 6i, 7i, 8i, 9i, PW, GW, SW, LW
• Punch Shot - D, 3w, 4w, 5w, 3h, 4h, 5h, 3i, 4i, 5i, 6i, 7i, 8i, 9i, PW, GW, SW, LW
• Pitch Shot - 5i, 6i, 7i, 8i, 9i, PW, GW, SW, LW
• Chip Shot - 5i, 6i, 7i, 8i, 9i, PW, GW, SW, LW
• Flop Shot - PW, GW, SW, LW
• Splash Shot - 8i, 9i, PW, GW, SW, LW
• Putt - Putter

You could have the nicest set of clubs in your bag, but if you don’t know how to get the most out of them then you’re at a serious disadvantage. Your shots won’t always come from a perfect lie in the middle of the fairway, so mastering shot shaping and knowing when to use certain shot types can set your game apart from the competition. Feel free to reference our glossary below containing more shot type definitions and terminology.

Normal Shot

This is your standard full powered shot. The most common shot you’ll perform tee to green and is available across all club types. This shot type is essentially the most forgiving in terms of swing input difficulty.

The Punch shot is another preset shot type that will allow you to keep the ball as low as possible in its trajectory. This is ideal when you find yourself off the beaten path and have some low hanging branches you want to get under. This shot is known for having a very long roll out, so keep that in mind when choosing the target distance.

A Pitch is a three-quarter power shot, great for approaching the green from within 100yds. It's extremely versatile when shot shaping as you can really manipulate the spin control during your shot setup. Pitch shots with added spin can rip backwards on the green, while delofting the shot turns into a Pitch-n-Run style shot explained below.

A very short range shot, used around the edge of the green, that gets the ball up and down quickly. Chip shots don’t spin too much, but with some finesse in the True Shot Shaper, you can get them to check up pretty quickly with a high lofted wedge.

A short-mid range high arcing shot that lands soft and rolls only a little, the flop shot is the hardest of shot types to perform, but a quality strike can have great precision and leave you within a short distance of the pin.

Splash Shot

Our preset Splash Shot is designed to take sand with every swing. This generally reduces spin, distance, and control of the ball once it lands. It will get you out of a bunker, but it won’t do you many favors when precision is needed.

Made famous by Tiger Woods… This is a shot type that must be setup for using the True Shot Shaper feature. This is a long range, low flighted shot that does a great job combating the wind. This is a good option to employ when you need as much distance as possible while also combating a crossing-headwind. Remember that the rollout will travel quite a bit further than a standard drive off the tee.

The Bump-n-Run is a variation on the chip shot. By de-lofting your chip shot and reducing the attack angle (push both LS and RS forward in the True Shot Shaping UI) you can achieve a shot that gets itself back onto the ground as soon as possible to roll like a putt across the green. When setting up for a bump and run the goal should be to only carry the ball in the air to the edge of the green, to a position where the ball can roll like a putt toward the cup. So you need to choose your landing spot and read the green from that point onward before taking this shot. When done right, it’s an extremely powerful way to approach the pin.

Pitch-n-Run

A Pitch-n-Run, which is similar to a Bump-n-Run but performed from the Pitch shot. It keeps the trajectory lower to combat wind, allows you to carry much further than a chip shot will, and provides longer bounce and roll, which can be beneficial when the pin is at the back of the green.

Short-Sided Bunker Shot

To perform this shot it’s a bit different and requires some finesse to control distance. First, in the True Shot interface, move the Right Stick all the way to the bottom. Next, and this is where finding the right loft is key, move the Left Stick down until you see the trajectory arc sitting in your desired location. Remember that elevation and lie penalty will chew up some yards, depending on what difficulty setting you are playing on, so be sure to account for those during your shot set up.

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EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™ brings all four major championships - The Masters, PGA Championship, the U.S. Open Championship and The Open as well as the race to the FedExCup - to your home. Along with these prestigious competitions come a variety of gameplay innovations powered by Pure Strike. Check out the gameplay deep dive video below to hear more about the gameplay innovations for EA SPORTS PGA TOUR.

Design Philosophy with Pure Strike

When making EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, our ultimate goal is for you to feel like a major championship golfer every time you pick up the controller. This philosophy has informed every aspect of the game's design. From the distance and control of shots to courses with true-to-life physics and shot types sculpted for the pros, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR provides an experience like that of an in-real-life pro-golfer. Our Design Philosophy continues to inform all the gameplay innovations including the newest advancement in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR gameplay with Pure Strike.

Pure Strike gives you all the tools you need to realistically attack every hole on every course the same way the pros do. Featuring ShotLink® powered by CDW and data from TrackMan, Pure Strike helps ensure that each professional golfer’s unique swing and attributes will be accurately reflected in the game. Pure Strike incorporates the three parts of every golf shot: fluid swing mechanics that are highly accurate to a player’s backswing length and speed of follow through, innovative ball behavior allowing every bounce and roll to behave more accurately across a variety of terrain and course conditions, and lifelike course dynamics that play true to their real life course counterparts. 

Ball Behavior and Course Dynamics bring real-life experiences to every round of golf

Thanks to the Frostbite engine, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR brings you stunning visual fidelity for thirty courses at launch, but the experience of playing on one of these prestigious courses is only complete with course dynamics that have the ball behave just like it would on the course in real-life. 

Whether it's facing 20 mph winds over the rock-hard terrain at the Old Course at St Andrews, to the suffocating rough at Bay Hill every one of the world-renowned courses in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR has been designed to challenge you the same way it would a professional golfer.

Your ball is tracked in-game by measuring power, swing, apex, and carry which is visible on screen after you hit your shot.

There are a variety of factors that impact the bounce and roll of the ball after you’ve taken your swing that also vary based on where the ball has met the different terrains on a course. The firmness of the ground, the speed of the ball’s roll, the ball’s spin, and the terrain the shot was hit from all impact the way the ball behaves once your shot lands.

But it’s not just the bounce and roll of the ball that’s unique. Each course also has its own flight physics based on elevation, wind, and other factors. So if you’re playing at one of the higher elevation in-game courses like Banff Springs in the Rockies, the ball will fly farther than when you’re playing at a low elevation course like Pebble Beach, which sits at sea level.

No two courses are identical, so shots on every course will behave differently based on the speed and firmness of the fairway, fringe and green, as well as the firmness and length of the first cut and second cut. On every golf course in the game, you can set speed and firmness of the terrain to either slow, average, fast, or tournament. Other courses will have terrains where you’ll be able to control length and firmness with three options: short, medium, and long.

We built each course with state of the art LIDAR data captured by helicopter or drone, mapping all of the vegetation, slopes, and terrain into the engine. From there, we designed a custom physics profile for each course using a combination of archival video footage, data from ShotLink® powered by CDW, and in-depth interviews from course superintendents. All this data made for a powerfully accurate depiction of courses that appear in-game.

As a result of course dynamics, at each course you’ll need to develop unique strategies to take successful shots in a variety of conditions so that from The Masters to The FedExCup you feel like you’re playing the course in real life.

Adjust strategy with Shot Types for more authentic golf

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR provides you with an authentic pro-golfer experience, and the 20 shot types in the game allow you to expand your experience with a variety of shots that professional golfers execute on the course.

There are 20 total shot types in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR under the categories driving, approach, shot game, and putting that are represented with gold, silver, and bronze shot types. To learn more about shot types and read a breakdown of each shot, visit our blog on shot types.

Fluid Swing Mechanics provide more realistic shot results

There are a variety of decisions a player can make to impact their swing and shot, so from the swings themselves to specific golfer skills, Pure Strike’s gameplay mechanics are made to feel like you’re truly playing as a professional golfer. We even captured swings from professional golfers to ensure that their unique swings make it into the game for a true-to-life experience..

Take the swing mechanic, for example, when you swing with your swing stick, three components will impact the resulting shot. 

• Backswing length: How far your golfer takes the club back as you pull down on your swing stick.
• Forward swing speed: How fast your golfer swings forward or how fast you push up with your swing stick.
• Swing plane: Maps the path your swing takes and matches to the path your swing stick moves.

In addition to the swing itself, your golfer’s Swing Meter is directly tied to your golfer’s animation. You can time shots exactly how you would in real life since there’s no artificial meter you have to hit in order to carry out the perfect swing, the visuals say it all.

Both backswing length and forward swing speed will impact the power of your shot. So if your backswing is too long you’ll overswing but if it’s too short, you’ll underswing. If your forward swing is too fast or slow, your shot won’t go the intended distance. So getting the perfect shot will rely on your ability to time and carry out these actions accurately, just like a real golfer would. And you’ll receive on-screen feedback after every shot, so you’ll know if you over-or-under swung. 

The swing plane impacts the curve on the shot and the initial direction of the launch. If the swing plane is inaccurate, the curve and direction of the ball will shift for the backswing and forward swing respectively.

When putting, the goal is to backswing perfectly which dynamically updates as you adjust your aim on the green.

Golfer Skills Make Each Shot and Golfer Unique

Golfer skills also impact your ability to swing on the course. Each golfer has their own set of skills which you can unlock and develop the more you play. And you’ll be able to build your own golfer in Career mode to match your style of play. Each golfer skill set impacts gameplay differently but all of them combine to create a unique golfer with strengths and weaknesses that you’ll have to strategize around.

There are four key skills that impact your golfer: power, accuracy, control, and recovery. 

• Power controls the distance your shots can go, impacting all shot types in the same way. 
• Accuracy is unique for different skill areas of your game: driving, approach and short game. So when you achieve a higher accuracy skill, your shots will be easier to execute. 
• Control impacts the shape and spin control the golfer has over the shot which, similar to accuracy, is unique for each skill area. With higher control attributes, your shot will have more natural spin and you’ll be able to shape your shot more as well as add more spin while your shot is in the air. 
• Recovery affects how negatively your shot is impacted when not on the tee, which influences approach and short game shots. For example, if you are in a bad lie, your power wouldn’t be affected as much despite an unfavorable position with high recovery attributes. This is similar for natural spin out of bad lies and golfer-controlled spin from unfavorable lies. A higher recovery attribute provides more natural spin to help stop the ball quicker and more Spin Control while the ball is in flight.

Customize Your Experience with a Variety of Gameplay Styles

Gameplay styles can control and impact all aspects of the game with your selection of four styles: Arcade, Pro, Tour, and Simulation. Arcade provides you with exciting, larger-than-life mechanics like Power Boost and Spin Control while Pro gives you challenging gameplay paired with the aids and exaggerated mechanics of arcade. 

In contrast, Tour style has you playing like a top-tier professional golfer with more challenges and no aids. And Simulation, the most challenging game style gives you the most difficult set of game mechanics. 

These gameplay styles control all of the settings under gameplay including zoom levels, swing difficulty, putting difficulty, putt read, power boost, wind display, and more, but if you’d like to take full control of your gameplay experience, you can toggle these to create your own Custom Gameplay Style for a unique gameplay experience. The full details for settings to customize your gameplay with gameplay styles are detailed below.

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Best Shot Types for Each Distance in EA Sports PGA Tour

Do you want to step up your game and play like Jon Ram or Justin Thomas? Thanks to the gameplay innovations in the new EA Sports PGA Tour game, now you can—at least, virtually. In previous games, you could only choose a different club depending on the challenge, but now you can have more control and strategize more efficiently with 20 different shot types in four distinct categories—eight available from the start and 12 more to learn as your career progresses.

If it sounds a bit overwhelming, don’t worry— we give you our straightforward overview of the best shot types for each distance in EA Sports PGA Tour .

The Best Driving Shot Type in EA Sports PGA Tour

Reserved only for the tee box, driving shots in EA Sports PGA Tour come in three variations:

• Power Drive

While each type has its benefits, our favorite is the Power Drive shot as it gives an extra kick and provides for better distances due to a more powerful swing. However, you should be aware that using this shot has a somewhat larger shot dispersion compared to others. Still, we cannot emphasize enough how useful the Stinger is in windy conditions as it keeps the ball under the wind but still packs a punch.

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The Best Approach Shot Type in EA Sports PGA Tour

Approach Shot types in EA Sports PGA Tour give you more variety and can be used in different conditions, so your best bet is to try to unlock them all. You can choose between these six options:

• Power Approach

Even though they all have their uses, we are opting for Finesse as the best Approach Shot type for its versatility. While it doesn’t have as much power as most of its counterparts from this group, Finesse can be used for a wider distance variety. Still, it is best for distances that are between clubs on normal approach or in cases when you’re too close to the green and an approach won’t work, but you still can’t use short game shots.

The Best Short Game Shot Type in EA Sports PGA Tour

When the green is in sight, you will want to pull out one of these short game shots:

Among all of these options, the type that performed best for us was Flop. This shot type comes as a long swing that sends the ball quite high in the air, but its winning aspect is that the ball stops almost immediately as it touches the ground, giving you more control overall. Just make sure that you don’t underswing it.

The Best Putting Shot Type in EA Sports PGA Tour

For your endgame moves (that can also be used interchangeably with other short-game shots), you have three options:

• Texas Wedge

The title of the best Putting Shot type in EA Sports PGA Tour in our opinion goes to Chip. This shot will get the ball in the air and have it rolling quickly. If you combine it with a 60 Wedge or 7 Iron, it can be a great, easy-to-control finishing move.

No matter which one of these moves you prefer, make use of the Skills Trainer to master them—as we stated before, all of them have their value, and understanding how and when to use each will make a real difference in making you feel like a pro in EA Sports PGA Tour.

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EA Sports PGA Tour Gameplay Trailer, Pure Strike Blog and Details on 20 Available Shot Types

EA revealed their official gameplay trailer for EA Sports PGA Tour featuring former professional golfer and current commentator Iona Stephen. The trailer shows some of the various shot types, classic mechanics, putting, ball behavior and more. Make sure to read our featured article from this morning  for additional details.

The team also released their EA Sports PGA Tour gameplay blog highlighting the various ways you can attack a hole with Pure Strike.

Pure Strike gives you all the tools you need to realistically attack every hole on every course the same way the pros do. Featuring ShotLink powered by CDW and data from TrackMan, Pure Strike helps ensure that each professional golfer’s unique swing and attributes will be accurately reflected in the game. Pure Strike incorporates the three parts of every golf shot: fluid swing mechanics that are highly accurate to a player’s backswing length and speed of follow through, innovative ball behavior allowing every bounce and roll to behave more accurately across a variety of terrain and course conditions, and lifelike course dynamics that play true to their real life course counterparts. 

• World Famous Courses – The tee is yours at 30 courses, including some of the world’s most  prominent venues such as Augusta National Golf Club, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Southern Hills Country Club, The Old Course at St Andrews Links, The Country Club, Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Ocean Course, Torrey Pines, Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-les-Bains, France, East Lake Golf Club, TPC Southwind, The Los Angeles Country Club, Wilmington Country Club and more. EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will also feature the past major host courses in 2021 and 2022 as well as the new 2023 majors courses releasing post-launch.
• Your Career, Your Way – EA SPORTS PGA TOUR provides players with an RPG-like progression system on the Road to the Masters. As their golf game improves, the closer they’ll be to becoming a major champion. Players will be able to create and customize a golfer, develop their skills and master each course to attack every hole like a pro. With 20 shot types available as players progress in the game, they can enhance their skill set for driving, approach, short game, or putting, depending on their style. Players will be able to compete to become a major champion, and take on the PGA TOUR’s best events in the season-long race for the FedExCup, as well as conquer the top Amateur Championships including the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, the U.S. Amateur, and other elite international amateur events.
• THE PLAYERS Championship and FedExCup Playoffs – The PLAYERS Championship and all three events of the FedExCup Playoffs will be in the game, and players can earn in-game FedExCup points in Career Mode for the opportunity to compete in the FedExCup Playoffs. As part of the Career mode, top golfers at the end of the year will be given the opportunity to win the FedExCup.
• Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and The Amundi Evian Championship – In partnership with the LPGA, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR allows fans to compete at The Amundi Evian Championship, one of the LPGA Tour’s five major championships, and have the opportunity to play as several female athletes as well as create a female golfer in the overhauled Create-A-Player system. Players will also be able to participate in a series of LPGA-themed challenges and other events. Iona Stephen will be joining the EA commentary team as the first female on-course commentator in-game, bringing her experienced insights from both playing professionally and working in golf broadcasting.
• True-to-Life Course Visuals – EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will also present the most realistic visuals in any golf game utilizing EA’s Frostbite™ engine. Using state-of-the-art equipment, including drone technology, helicopters and airplanes equipped with custom LiDAR scanners, and more to develop terrain maps, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR depicts courses exactly as they appear in real life. The photogrammetry and scanners were also applied to create precise renderings of clubhouses, iconic vegetation, bridges, tee markers, rock formations, and other on-course elements offering players life-like visual experiences of their favorite courses.
• ShotLink® – Utilizing ShotLink ® powered by CDW, the PGA TOUR’s proprietary real-time scoring system since 2001, golfers will authentically be replicated with accurate player ratings, skills and magnified true-to-life in-game events.
• TrackMan Data – Insights implemented from TrackMan, a world leader in 3D ball flight measurement and swing analysis, is a critical component to authentic gameplay utilizing a myriad of stats including club tuning, flight trajectory, landing position and much more.

Last but not least the team also provided another blog providing additional details on the 20 available shot types .

Each shot type has its own unique profile producing shots with varying ball speeds, launch angles, spin rates, and shot dispersion that you would expect in real life. Each shot type profile is unique per club and per class of golfer trajectory (low, medium, and high), which result in over 1300 unique profiles available in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR.

In previous EA golf games, your options were limited; typically only requiring you to select the appropriate club. Now, with shot types, every time you step to the ball you’ll choose your shot type and then select your club. This unlocks a new layer of depth and strategy, allowing you to get one step closer to the pre-shot thought process and routine of a pro golfer.

Among other conditions that change with each shot type, each shot comes with a certain amount of dispersion, impacting the accuracy of a shot which varies based on each golfer’s skill with the specific shot type.

EA Sports PGA Tour will release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on March 24.

All EA Sports PGA Tour – Road to the Masters Shot Types Listed

Shot type is the difference between birdies, pars, and bogeys.

EA tackled every aspect of golf with their reintroduction title: EA Sports PGA Tour – Road to the Masters. One of the simulator’s prime features is the shot type and the many selections. 

All-in-all, there are 20 different shot types to choose from to ensure you have a solution for every situation, whether you land in the rough, bunker, or somewhere in between the trees. These shots are broken down into four categories, making it easier to establish when and in what scenario to use them. 

Here Prima Games have listed all the shot types and if it’s easy, medium, or hard to pull off the shot. What also plays a part is the new tech: Pure Strike. To learn more about Pure Strike, you can read: EA Sports PGA Tour – Road to the Masters Pure Strike Explained 

All 20 Shot Types Listed EA Sports PGA Tour – Road to the Masters

Driving shots.

• Drive (Easy)
• Power Drive (Easy)
• Stinger (Hard)

Approach Shot Types

• Approach (Easy)
• Power Approach (Easy)
• Punch (Medium)
• Knock Down (Medium)
• Finesse (Hard)
• Hack (Hard)

Short Game Shot Types

• Pitch (Hard)
• Runner (Hard)
• Spinner (Hard)
• Flop (Easy)
• Long Flop (Easy)
• High Flop (Easy)
• Blast (Hard)
• Pick (Hard)

Putting Shot Types

• Chip (Medium)
• Putt (Easy, Medium, and Hard)
• Texas Wedge (Hard)

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Practice Makes Perfect in Road to the Masters

The easiest swing to execute is a long swing, where timing is the key factor. Like in real life, it is in Road to the Masters; the closer you get to the greens, the more complex the game becomes when using your clubs.

Although there are many hard shots to pull off in the game, it doesn’t mean they are impossible to execute cleanly over time. The only way to get familiar with the game’s mechanics is to practice and do so as often as possible.

There are many ways to practice in the game, and if you’re struggling with parts of your short game, long game, or both, you should do the challenges before getting into any tournaments or big events.

Challenges are the best way to learn and get rewarded while learning, making it worthwhile. There are challenges for every shot and game situation, and most importantly, you can restart as many times as you would like to get all three stars — getting all three stars should be standard procedure.

Although there are 20 shot types listed, EA states there are about 1300 shot variations in the game, so you’re not short of options and solutions.

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EA Sports PGA Tour Shot Types - All 20 "game-changing" shot types

Take your pick from a range of shots each time you take to the course

Published: Jan 25, 2023, 3:11 Updated: Jan 25, 2023, 3:13

EA has a brand-new sports title coming this year with the arrival of EA Sports PGA Tour in late March.

There is now a gameplay deep-dive available, showcasing all 20 of the new shot types that will be available in the game.

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Taking to the course in EA Sports PGA Tour is not as easy as rolling up and whacking the ball down the fairway, you have a multitude of options.

With 20 "game-changing" shot types to choose from, you have all the tools at your disposal to take on the world's toughest courses .

Every shot has a "unique profile", providing different ball speeds, launch angles, and spin rates.

As each shot type is unique to both clubs and categories of players, there are over 1300 unique shot profiles in the game.

There are three shot types available off the tee, signified by a shield-shaped icon.

You can choose from either a Drive, Power Drive, or Stinger off the tee, so choose wisely.

For pure distance, a Power Drive will be the most effective although it will be less accurate.

In tricky, windy conditions, a Stinger will keep the ball low and produce a lot of roll, so make sure to keep it straight!

There are six shot types to utilise on approach, shown by the hexagonal badge.

A regular Approach shot will be consistent, with the Power Approach offering more distance but less control.

The Punch will keep the ball low and is useful in escaping hazardous areas and getting back into play.

Something new for golf gamers will be the Hack. This will be used only ever in the first cut or worse rough lies and has a smaller power penalty.

One of golf's most crucial elements is the short game, and you have eight shot types to master from the circular badges.

Each shot type will offer a different amount of power, launch angle, and spin rates.

For example, a Runner will fly lower and roll out further than a standard Pitch.

Only two of these shot types are available to use in the bunkers, with the Blast and Pick your choices to get up and down.

The final section of shot types falls under Putting, with just three shot types available with a diamond-shaped badge.

Pretty standard, the Putt can only be used on the green or the fringe and is the standard putting stroke.

A Chip shot uses a wedge or short iron to lightly bump the ball in the air before rolling out, best used to avoid undulations or thicker cuts around the green.

Every amateur golfer's favourite shot type, the Texas Wedge will be available in the game, taking the putter from off the green!

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EA Sports PGA Tour 2023: How to Unlock Skills and Shot Types Guide

Improve your golfer’s performance by getting new abilities!

You can improve your custom character in EA Sports PGA Tour 2023 , and you definitely need to do so to complete some of the harder challenges in the game.

In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about unlocking new skills and shot types for your golfer!

How to Unlock Skills and Shot Types in EA Sports PGA Tour 2023

To get skills and shot types, you first need to level up your golfer. There are a total of 50 levels, with your character starting at level 1.

You get experience naturally by playing the game at all using your custom golfer, though quests and challenges give the highest amount of experience.

Every level up will give you a different amount of Skill Points which you can use in the Skills tab of the Golfer menu. Just choose the category and skill you wish to learn and confirm the Skill Point cost.

You can also unlearn skills by retraining your golfer. However, this has a heavy coin cost, so you should only do it after you’ve reached level 50!

There are 5 different categories for you to use your SP in which are as follows:

• Power – Increases your swing speed, making every shot type reach longer distances.
• Driving – Divided into Accuracy and Control. Makes you less likely to mishit and lowers the shot dispersion of Driving Shot Types.
• Approach – Divided into Accuracy, Control, and Recovery. Gives you better control over Approach Shot Types, making them more accurate and reliable.
• Short Game – Divided into Accuracy, Control, and Recovery. Improves your overall handling when using Short Game Shot Types.
• Putting – Last but not least, this will give you better accuracy and control over Putting Shot Types.

As you can see, nearly all these stats primarily relate to their respective shot types. But what are the various shot types and how do you get them? Let’s go over them next.

How to Unlock and Upgrade Shot Types

You will unlock Shot Types by leveling up your skills . Notice how some skill slots have a shield-shaped badge? These skill nodes will unlock Shot Types.

Hover your cursor over any of these skills and a small pop-up will appear telling you which Shot Types the skill will unlock. It will also tell you if there are any extra requirements, such as another skill.

Meet the requirements listed and the Shot Type will be unlocked!

You can upgrade every shot type as well. Each type has three ranks: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

Upgrading works the same as unlocking them. You just need to upgrade your skills further; the Shot Type pop-ups will tell you what stats you need for each upgrade.

Keep in mind that you don’t need to equip the shot types or anything like that . Just having them will let you use them.

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Davis thompson chases down leaders with bogey-free 62 and more from saturday at 2024 john deere classic, share this article.

Davis Thompson and Aaron Rai finished runners-up to Cam Davis at the Rocket Mortgage Classic last week in Detroit, but both players will have another chance to earn their first PGA Tour win in Silvis, Illinois, at the 2024 John Deere Classic .

Thompson will tee off Sunday with a two-shot lead over Eric Cole, last year’s PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, and Rai, who made a birdie on the 18th Saturday to join the final group.

Due to inclement weather, final round tee times will be scheduled for 10:25 a.m.-12:37 p.m. ET with groups going off Nos. 1 and 10 in threesomes.

If you missed any of the action Saturday, no worries, we have you covered. Here’s everything you need to know from the third round of the John Deere Classic.

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Davis Thompson back in the mix

Davis Thompson of the United States reacts after a birdie on the first hole during the third round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on July 06, 2024 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Thompson, a 25-year-old from Atlanta, has played some great golf this season. Despite missing five cuts in 19 previous starts this year, Thompson has 10 top-25 finishes, three top-10 finishes and two runner-up performances, including last week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

The Georgia Bulldog grabbed a share of ninth at the U.S. Open last month, his first made cut in a major championship.

On Saturday, Thompson sprinted out the gates with birdies on Nos. 1 and 2 before cashing in three more at the fifth, sixth and eighth to go out with a 5-under 30. After pars on 10 and 11, Thompson capitalized on a near ace on the par-3 12th and made another birdie.

Solo leader Davis Thompson sets up a tap-in birdie 👏 pic.twitter.com/Qiwpn2da67 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 6, 2024

After a 14-foot make on 13 and a great up-and-down on the drivable par-4 14th, Thompson was 8 under for the day, 20 under total and held a three-shot lead.

Eric Cole made eagle on the 17th to pull within a shot, but Thompson made birdie to push the margin back to two.

Thompson made a four on the closing hole to solidify his 9-under 62.

“I mean, last week I was four back going into Sunday. I didn’t really know what it would take to win that golf tournament,” he said. “I played really solid Sunday. Just came up one shot short. But, I mean, not really. It’s a new week. I feel like I’ve been playing well. Just tried to keep it going. Yeah, hopefully I got one more good one in me tomorrow.”

Deja vu for Aaron Rai

Aaron Rai hits his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress-USA TODAY Sports

Rai has won twice on the DP World Tour. He’s made nearly 90 starts on the PGA Tour, finishing inside the top 10 eight times. He’s coming off a runner-up finish to Cam Davis at the Rocket Mortgage Classic last week.

Now, Rai has another opportunity to grab his first Tour win.

The Englishman played his first four holes Saturday 3 under thanks to birdies on Nos. 1, 2 and 4, but gave one back at the sixth and made the turn with a 2-under 33. After putting another circle on his card at the 13th, Rai made a 27-footer for birdie on 15 to get to 18-under total, two back.

Bottom of the cup for Aaron Rai! He moves to 18-under and now 2 shots off the lead. pic.twitter.com/Bnix8EBAry — Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) July 6, 2024

After hitting his approach to 12 feet on the final green of the day, Rai made a birdie to get to 19-under total and into a share of second.

“I think it’s very difficult to try and force great weeks,” he said. “I think a lot of those just happen as a result of playing good golf and doing the right things and just trying to roll with the momentum. So yeah, felt in a really good place coming into this week and just tried to approach it in the same way from Monday to Wednesday. Obviously played some really good golf in the last three days to put us in this position.”

Jordan Spieth made a big move

Jordan Spieth of the United States reacts after a birdie on the 12th hole during the third round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on July 06, 2024 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Spieth’s first PGA Tour win came at the John Deere Classic in 2013. Two years later, the Texan won again at TPC Deere Run. He knows how to attack this track, and he did just that Saturday morning into the early afternoon .

After a birdie on the par-5 second, Spieth made five consecutive birdies on Nos. 4-8 and made the turn with a 6-under 29. Thanks to two more circles on 10 and 12, Spieth was officially put on 59 watch. But, a bogey on the 13th halted his momentum and he’d go on to play his final five holes at 1 under to cement his 8-under 63, his lowest round of the season.

“I would like to just improve on my back nine score tomorrow from today’s,” Spieth told the media after signing his card. “You know, so that’s certainly something as I make the turn regardless what I do on the front I’ll be sitting there going, man, I want to shoot the 4-under I felt like I should have shot yesterday.”

His previous nine starts coming into this week have been a struggle. Spieth missed three cuts and finished inside the top 40 just three times. But, he’s always loved links golf and he heads across the pond after the John Deere for the Scottish Open and The Open. If he’s found something in his game, he might be a good bet at The Renaissance Club and Royal Liverpool.

“I knew I would have to be perfect and make some putts. I was near that today.” @JordanSpieth spoke with @Amanda_Balionis following his lowest round of the season at the @JDCLASSIC . pic.twitter.com/d45w7ifOzK — Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) July 6, 2024

Best rounds of the day

Ben Griffin of the United States hits his tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2024 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Davis Thompson (9-under 62, 1st)

Jordan Spieth (8-under 63, T-12)

Eric Cole (7-under 64, T-2)

Ben Griffin (7-under 64, T-12)

J.J. Spaun (6-under 65, T-6)

Sami Valimaki (6-under 65, T-9)

Top 10 and odds to win

Eric Cole walks down the fairway on the second hole during the third round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Cress-USA TODAY Sports

1st: Davis Thompson, 21 under (+100)

T-2: Eric Cole, 19 under (+400) T-2: Aaron Rai, 19 under (+300)

T-4: Hayden Springer, 17 under (+2500) T-4: C.T. Pan, 17 under (+2500)

T-6: J.J. Spaun, 16 under (+4500) T-6: Michael Thorbjornsen, 16 under (+4000) T-6: Luke Clanton, 16 under (+3000)

T-9: Carson Young, 15 under (+12000) T-9: Sami Valimaki, 15 under (+12000) T-9: Rico Hoey, 15 under (+11000)

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Sports betting 101: Basics of how to bet on golf responsibly

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As golf in the U.S. has exploded in popularity over the past few years, so too has sports betting. With 38 states and Washington, D.C. having legalized some form of it, sports gaming products are more popular and widely accessible than ever before. Those trends, along with advances in golf technology that provide for new gamification opportunities and wagering markets have resulted in a concurrent increase in golf betting popularity. As thousands of bettors try their hand at golf wagering for the first time, it’s critically important to first learn the basics to help ensure that it is done in a healthy, sustainable way.

Betting on PGA TOUR golf smartly and responsibly

Golf betting is notably different from gambling on other sports. With so many players in the field, hundreds of bet types available and tournaments held almost every week, it can be overwhelming for novice bettors to try to place their first golf wager. Therefore, a good strategy is to take things slowly with a measured approach.

Predicting the outright winner is simple enough, but the odds reflect how difficult that can be. There are triple-digit longshot winners somewhat regularly on the PGA TOUR, but that’s countered by the times when Scottie Scheffler or another favorite with very low odds is victorious. Betting on top-five or top-10 finishes can provide similar excitement with a bit more wiggle room, but at a fraction of the potential payout if it hits. Another simple starting point can be head-to-head matchups, predicting which of the two golfers will end up with a better score in a particular round or over the course of the whole tournament.

No matter the bet type you choose for your first bet on golf, there are important tips and recommended best practices to familiarize yourself with beforehand.

• Limit your number of bets and overall exposure. With hundreds of betting options available for every tournament, it’s critical to limit how many bets you place. A wise approach is to ask yourself, “If all of these bets lose, what will my total losses look like?” It can sometimes be smart to diversify risk with a portfolio of bets, but there’s also a chance that all of them will lose. It’s easy, but dangerous, to assume that at minimum some of your bets will win, so calculating your total exposure is important. Always make sure that your total risk figure – the combined amount wagered – is an amount that you’re comfortable losing entirely without any impact on your financial well-being.
• Don’t increase wager amounts for big tournaments. Marquee tournaments like THE PLAYERS, Signature Events and majors draw increased interest from casual fans and bettors alike. However, the popularity of the event should not mean wagering more than usual. Increased risk can quickly result in heavier losses than expected, which for some can mean more than they could afford to lose. It’s great to get excited about a big tournament, but that excitement should never translate into larger risks than usual.
• Withdrawals (WD) : If someone withdraws from a tournament before teeing off, bets on that player are almost always voided and the wager amount is automatically refunded. However, if the player tees off and then withdraws for whatever reason, wagers on that individual are generally graded as losses.
• Learn the tournament format. PGA TOUR golf tournaments can vary notably in field size, cut rules and playoff formats. This year’s Signature Events generally featured 70-80 players, and most did not have a cut after the first two rounds. However, the three player-hosted tournaments – The Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard and the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday – did have a 36-hole cut that limited weekend play to the top 50 and ties, plus any player within 10 shots of the lead. These considerations can be critical when deciding which players to bet on and properly assessing their chances in each of the available betting markets.
• Study the course. Take time to research the layout, how it may fit certain skill sets, players’ past performances at that venue or similar types of courses. It’s also worth checking to see if any changes have been made to the course or its set-up for tournaments since it last hosted an event. Many host sites aim to keep up with club and ball technology by lengthening certain holes or the course overall, so make sure those adjustments are considered when looking into past data.

Responsible Gaming tips for sports betting in general

The guidance above is critically important for betting on golf specifically, but there are thousands of people across the United States new to sports betting in general who need to first learn the basics of betting responsibly on any sport. At the highest level, it’s important to realize that it is incredibly difficult and rare to turn a profit in the long term through gambling. All forms of betting are built with a “house edge” so that the sportsbook, casino or gaming operator is incredibly likely to make a profit from it. The house edges vary from one form of gambling to the next, but they always give the operator a notable advantage over the average bettor.

• Given that, sports betting should be viewed as a form of entertainment for which you are likely going to pay. With sports betting odds skewed notably in the sportsbooks’ favor, the most likely scenario is that you will not turn a profit, especially over a longer time horizon if you are gambling regularly. Just as you would pay for a ticket to attend a PGA TOUR event in person, betting on a tournament usually means paying a price for the increased potential excitement of having additional rooting interests. That entertainment very likely comes at a cost, even if there is a (less likely) chance of winning money.
• Choose a bankroll amount, which can be thought of as your personal sports betting budget for a specific timeframe. You must be comfortable losing this entirely without it impacting your overall financial health, such as your ability to pay monthly bills or standard cost-of-living expenses.
• You should then pick a “unit size,” which is your standard bet amount. One recommended strategy is to keep it between 1-4% of your total bankroll. Keeping the amount small will allow you to maintain an account balance throughout “cold streaks” of losing bets, without needing to deposit again or increase your bankroll.
• Never chase losses. One of our licensed clinicians at Birches Health has stated that chasing losses is the most common indicator of a gambling problem that he’s seen. The concept of chasing losses involves placing more or larger bets in attempt to win back what was lost previously. Feeling “due” for a win or thinking that you can’t possibly lose again is incredibly dangerous, as losses can compound rapidly and result in significant negative impacts on financial and mental well-being.
• Don’t bet with money that you don’t have at the time. Borrowing money from a friend or family member to gamble can also be very dangerous and result in gambling debts that you are unable to pay.
• Set limits for yourself on deposit amounts and time that can be spent betting. Many popular online sportsbooks now offer features for users to set these types of limits themselves. These tools are incredibly important and should be used by all bettors, as they can help ensure that sports betting remains a casual form of entertainment and reduce the chances of bettors becoming preoccupied with gambling.

Problem Gambling Resources and Treatment

Even if you are betting responsibly, that doesn’t mean a friend or loved one is doing the same. Therefore, it’s important to know where to turn if someone you know is exhibiting at-risk gambling behaviors. It cannot be overstated how serious a gambling addiction – known officially as Gambling Disorder – can be. Problem gambling can have devastating impacts on the lives of those affected and people around them, such as family members or friends.

A positive is that there are now modern, specialized care options for gambling addiction. Birches Health is a virtual treatment provider with a nationwide team of specially trained clinicians ready to help people dealing with gambling addiction and related problems. Birches offers top-quality, confidential care using treatment plans customized for each individual, all from the comfort of your home.

If a person you know may be struggling with a gambling problem, there are multiple ways that Birches Health can help:

• Book an appointment with a licensed, specialized therapist

• Refer someone else to get help

• Take a free self-assessment

If you’d prefer, you can simply call (833) 483-3838 or send an email to [email protected] to get in touch with the Birches care specialists right away.

Davis Thompson earns first PGA Tour crown with record low score at John Deere Classic

SILVIS, Ill. — Davis Thompson won his first PGA Tour title Sunday with a a 7-under-par 64 to set the 72-hole scoring record at the John Deere Classic and leave all the drama to second place.

Staked to a two-shot lead, Thompson made a 45-foot birdie putt on the opening hole and no one got any closer to him the rest of the way. He opened with five birdies in six holes, stretched his lead to six shots and ended up winning by four strokes,

Thompson finished at 28-under 256 to break by one the John Deere Classic record set by Michael Kim in 2018. The victory gets him into the next three majors, starting with the British Open in two weeks at Royal Troon. He also will make his Masters debut next April.

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C.T. Pan birdied the 16th and 17th holes and shot 64 to tie for second with Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton and Wellesley’s Michael Thorbjornsen, the No. 1 player in the PGA Tour University ranking. Each shot 63. Pan got the British Open spot based on his better world ranking.

Clanton became the first amateur since Billy Joe Patton in 1958 to finish in the top 10 in consecutive PGA Tour starts.

European tour

MUNICH — Ewen Ferguson closed with a 4-under 68 and won the BMW International Open by two shots for his third European tour title. He also earned a spot in the British Open taking place in his native Scotland this month.

Ferguson chose not to go through British Open qualifying at the start of the week. The victory moved him from No. 61 to No. 16 in the Race to Dubai, and he narrowly became the last player to get one of five spots available to those in the top 20 in the standings not already exempt.

The other players who get Open spots were Jesper Svensson, Laurie Canter, Nacho Elvira, and Matteo Manassero.

Ferguson, whose two other European tour victories came in 2022, was tied with Jordan Smith going into the final round. Smith shot 70 and tied for second with David Micheluzzi (68).

Other tours

Ben Campbell of New Zealand made up a three-shot deficit against John Catlin with two holes to play with an eagle-birdie finish for a 2-under 71, and then he won the playoff with a birdie to capture the International Series Morocco on the Asian Tour . . . Yuta Sugiura held on with an even-par 72 for a one-shot victory over Taiga Semikawa (71) and Yuki Inamori (67) in the Japan PGA Championship on the Japan Golf Tour. The 22-year-old Sugiura, who won the Dunlop Phoenix last year as an amateur, picked up his first title as a pro . . . Leona Maguire tuned up for next major by closing with an even-par 73 for a one-shot victory in the Aramco Team Series-London. The Ladies European Tour event ended Friday.