Equipment changes for Aramco LIV Golf Singapore LIV Golf players face their most demanding test yet at the Sentosa Golf Club during the Aramco LIV Golf Singapore event. The course is known for its challenging layout, requiring precision and adaptability from competitors. This week, 51 equipment adjustments are expected, bringing the total number of changes recorded this year to 351. The following highlights key modifications across various categories. In the wedges category, players are switching from PING S159 models to Bettinardi HLX 5.0 Forged for both 50° and 56° wedges. The 50° wedge is also bent to 49°, while the 56° is adjusted to 54°, aiming to enhance spin control on the course’s difficult greens. This change is particularly significant for the Crushers GC captain, who will need to refine his short-game approach on Sentosa’s tricky surfaces. For the 4- and 5-iron clubs, Callaway X Forged is being replaced with Titleist T250. This shift is part of a broader strategy to improve mid-bag performance, offering greater control and precision on the strategic Serapong layout. Another iron update sees PING i230 replaced by PING i240, marking a return to a familiar setup for the Majesticks Golf Club co-captain following his recovery from an injury. This move aligns with his recent top-20 finish in Hong Kong. Wedge adjustments also include a switch from Callaway Opus to Callaway SP, designed to generate additional spin. This change complements the player’s all-Callaway woods and irons setup, enhancing short-game versatility. Meanwhile, the driver is upgraded from PING G430 to G440 after a broken head during the pro-am event, a reactive decision to improve stability off the tee. Putter changes are notable, with Scotty Cameron T 9.5 (Broomstick) replaced by Callaway Odyssey Jailbird Mini CH AI-Dual.#aramco #liv_golf #sentosa_golf_club #crushers_gc #majesticks_golf_club
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Consequences for global oil markets could be 'catastrophic' if Hormuz closure continues, Aramco chief says The escalating conflict between Iran and the United States, along with its allies, has raised alarms about the potential collapse of global oil markets. Saudi Arabia’s state oil company, Aramco, warned that prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could lead to "catastrophic" consequences for energy supplies. The strait, a critical chokepoint for oil exports, has seen near-total shutdowns in commercial traffic due to rising tensions in the region. Aramco’s chief executive, Amin Nasser, emphasized that this crisis surpasses past disruptions, highlighting the severity of the situation. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have vowed to block oil exports from the Middle East as long as the war continues, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten harsher military strikes if Tehran disrupts oil flows. The U.S. leader also announced plans to ease certain oil-related sanctions to stabilize global supply chains, though the effectiveness of this measure remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, reiterated that the country would continue its missile attacks on Gulf Arab nations, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, as long as the conflict persists. The war has intensified with Iran launching new attacks on Gulf countries, including multiple waves of drone and missile strikes. These assaults have targeted infrastructure and civilian areas, with reports of explosions in Doha, Qatar, following U.S. evacuation orders for residents near the embassy. The violence has also spilled into Iraq, where Iranian-backed militants were reportedly killed in an airstrike, and the Revolutionary Guards claimed to have struck a U.S.#donald_trump #strait_of_hormuz #abbas_araghchi #iranian_revolutionary_guards #aramco
