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The World Rankings this week. The number one spit has been changing hands frequently.

Once again Xander Shauffele came from behind to win his fourth tournament, the Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Plantation Course, Hawaii at the weekend.

Xander beat Gary Woodland by one shot after scoring a course record equalling 62 in the final round from being five shots back at the start and bogeying the first hole. He had three straight birdies before chipping in for eagle on the ninth and making another eagle on 12 when he holed his wedge shot. He then had back to back birdies on 14 and 15 and narowly missed an eagle on the last hole.

Xander, 25, won the Tour Championship in his rookie year but still sees hi,self as an underdog. He plans to keep his foot down and keep chasing those in front of him.

Not long ago I switched from playing a Titelist Pro V1 ball to a Snell black ball and I’ve been very impressed with the feel and performance, as well as the price. £29.99 a dozen rather than £42.99 for the Titelists. I don’t think it makes a lot of difference off the tee but in the short game I want good feel and spin control. Golf ball developer Dean Snell gives some very interesting insights in this film.

During this cold weather the important thing is to keep the balls warm for better performance, colder balls don’t compress as much and a lot of distance can be lost.

Don’t think Snell would make these

The late comic genius Robin Williams unique take on golf. Language warning.

Current World Number One Brooks Koepka won the US Open and USPGA Championship and the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges. He was also named as the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year and received top honors from the GWAA ahead of a field that also included Open champ and Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari as well as Bryson DeChambeau, the only player to win four tournaments in 2018.

Leicester City fan marks his

9-15 December, Royal Melbourne GC Melbourne Australia