Name: Davis Thompson explains three equipment changes that helped capture first win
Uploaded: 2024-07-10T17:22:01.000Z
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In the third round of the 2025 RSM Classic, Davis Thompson's 278-yard drive on the 376-yard, par-4 5th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 96 yards to the hole. His 99-yard approach from the fairway landed on the right side of the green, 12 feet 9 inches from the cup. Thompson made the 12-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Davis Thompson sinks 13-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie putt on No. 9 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 8th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 8 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-3 7th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 7 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 5 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes eagle on the par-5 18th hole.

Davis Thompson makes eagle putt on No. 18 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 16 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 15 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 14 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 13 at The RSM Classic

The final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship had plenty of drama around the FedExCup Playoffs top-70 bubble. Mark Hubbard, Matti Schmid, Davis Thompson and Chris Kirk reflect on their finishes at Sedgefield Country Club.
 

Bubble drama delivers at Wyndham Championship

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Davis Thompson sinks a 47-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Davis Thompson's excellent approach sets up birdie at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 8 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 5th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 5 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 18 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-3 12th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Davis Thompson sinks a 26-foot eagle putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 16 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes a 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 6th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 6 at John Deere

Following his third-round 4-under 67 at the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson talks about his good play throughout the week thus far and what it’ll take for him to win for the second-consecutive year as he heads into Sunday with a one-stroke lead at TPC Deere Run.

Davis Thompson’s interview after Round 3 of John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson carded a 4-under 67 to get to 15-under for the tournament, placing him one stroke ahead of the field heading into the Sunday as he looks to win for the second-consecutive year at TPC Deere Run.

Davis Thompson’s Round 3 highlights from John Deere

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 3 of the 2025 John Deere Classic, featuring Max Homa, Camilo Villegas and Davis Thompson, who turned in a 4-under 67 to get to 15-under for the tournament, good enough for a one-stroke lead over the field heading into Sunday as he looks to win at TPC Deere Run for the second-straight year.

Highlights | Round 3 | John Deere Classic

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Davis Thompson closes with birdie to take lead at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Davis Thompson narrowly misses eagle putt to set up birdie at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Davis Thompson pitches it close to set up birdie at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-5 10th hole.

Davis Thompson rolls in birdie putt at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Davis Thompson rolls in birdie putt to stay in the mix at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 1 at John Deere

Prior to the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open, Davis Thompson explains how switching to a lower-spinning golf ball and an older driver helped improve his driving. As a result of the change, Thompson also needed a complete overhaul for his irons, switching the lofts, shafts and head to match the golf ball. Thompson claimed his first TOUR victory at the 2024 John Deere Classic, setting the tournament scoring record at 28-under par.

Davis Thompson explains three equipment changes that helped capture first win

Prior to the start of the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, defending champion Jake Knapp talks about the importance of continuing to showcase women's golf, what he loves about LPGA players' games and the enjoyment of fostering a friendship like the one he has with partner Patty Tavatanakit.

Jake Knapp on what he loves about LPGA players' games

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Bud Cauley and Jessica Korda on how their games complement each other

Prior to the start of the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, Jason Day talks about how much he has learned from playing with LPGA Hall of Fame member Lydia Ko.

Jason Day on partnering LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko at Grant Thornton

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Denny McCarthy on techniques he copies from Nelly Korda at Grant Thornton

RBC Heritage Tournament Director Steve Wilmot honors Deep Well Project as the 2025 PGA TOUR Charity of the Year for its work with families in need on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Deep Well Project wins PGA TOUR Charity of the Year	

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Check out all the best shots from Hideki Matsuyama’s win at the 2025 Hero World Challenge, where he carded rounds of 68-66-68-64 and beat Alex Noren on the first playoff hole to secure his second title at the event.

Hideki Matsuyama's winning highlights from Hero World Challenge

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Behind the scenes with winner Hideki Matsuyama after Hero World Challenge

In the final round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Hideki Matsuyama's 313-yard drive on the 497-yard, par-4 18th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 166 yards to the hole, his 166-yard approach shot landed on the left side of the green, finishing 2 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made a 2-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Hideki Matsuyama hits 166-yard approach to 2 feet, sets up birdie

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Hideki Matsuyama’s unbelievable hole-out leads Shots of the Week

Following his playoff win at the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Hideki Matsuyama talks about claiming his second tournament title.

Hideki Matsuyama’s news conference after winning Hero World Challenge

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Highlights | Round 4 | Hero World Challenge

In the final round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Hideki Matsuyama carded an 8-under 64 to claim his second tournament title. 

Hideki Matsuyama’s Round 4 winning highlights from Hero World Challenge

In the final round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Hideki Matsuyama throws a dart to set up a birdie on No. 18, the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim his second title at the tournament.

Hideki Matsuyama's winning approach is the Shot of the Day

Following his victory in a playoff over Alex Noren at the 2025 Hero World Challenge, Hideki Matsuyama talks about winning the tournament for the second time. 