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In today's edition of Play Smart, elite mid-amateur golfer Jonathan Bale explains how to use a piece of string as a training aid.

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GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course.

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Angel Yin, one of the LPGA’s brightest personalities, is a great listen, and we caught up with her at the CME Group Tour Championship.

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NBC's owners, Comcast, announced Wednesday their plans to spin off the Golf Channel as part of a new, separately operated company.

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Full 2024 RSM Classic tee times for Friday's second round at Sea Island, featuring Maverick McNealy, Keith Mitchell and more.

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Despite posting her highest-ever earnings and six top-10 finishes, Ally Ewing said her recent play has only reinforced her decision to retire.

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The perfect golf bag is out there — it just depends on your needs. We asked our staffers to name their favorites they use on the course.

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Cleveland Golf is bringing back the legendary HiBore name with the help of AI. Here are six things to know about Launcher HiBore XL drivers.

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The Garmin Approach R50 is here, and it’s glorious.

We’re in the process of testing the Approach R50 head to head against the best personal launch monitors out there. Those results are coming soon. In the meantime, I’ve spent more time than I care to admit playing around with the Garmin Approach R50. Here’s why I’m so excited about it.

1. The user experience is second to none

Whether you notice it or not, most launch monitors have a terrible user experience. Often, these “enterprise” systems feature clunky software and a million hoops to jump through to get the device up and running.

Not the Garmin Approach R50. Within seconds, the device is up and running. The 10 seconds it takes to connect to your home Wifi signal is all it takes to start beating balls and capturing data.

No extra software or bloatware; no hoops to jump through. Just data capture.

If you’ve ever seen professional or amateur golfers standing on the green with a few fingers in the air, looking like they were signaling for a cab or trying to land a UFO, relax—they’re not. They’re using AimPoint, a green-reading method designed to help golfers accurately assess the break and speed of a putt. While perfecting your putting stroke is important, it won’t matter much if you’re not reading the green correctly. In this post, we’ll break down what AimPoint is, how you can incorporate it into your game and why so many golfers are making the switch to this technique.

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What is AimPoint Golf?

Simply put, AimPoint helps golfers read greens. It has been around for more than 20 years but it has become increasingly popular in the last few years as more professionals use it in tournament play.

Once golfers know how to use it correctly, AimPoint claims it is 99 percent accurate.

The only way to correctly learn the AimPoint method is through an AimPoint certified instructor of which there are more than 300 in the United States alone. Once you understand the method, you can bring it to the course.

Like anything else in golf, AimPoint takes time to learn.

Well before Nick Stubbe became Fat Perez—before the 500,000 Instagram followers and appearing in YouTube golf videos for Bob Does Sports that draw more than 75 million viewers annually—he was just like most of you reading this.

Stubbe grew up in the Richmond, Va., area surrounded by a family of golfers, spending much of his youth at what is now called Lakeside Park Club, a private course on the north side of the city. He played two years of college golf for Division III Hampden-Sydney about 70 miles west of his hometown, holding onto a dream of playing professionally as long as he could.

“And then I stopped growing height-wise,” Stubbe told MyGolfSpy during an interview last week. “I didn’t quite have the distance of some of the guys I was playing with. Somewhere along the line at a frat party one night, I had a come-to-Jesus moment where I asked myself ‘What am I doing here? I’m a history major who doesn’t really care about school and I can barely crack the starting line up here. What am I going to do after that?'”

The answer was to head for the real world. After playing college golf in 2007-2009, Stubbe transferred to the University of Richmond for a couple of semesters and then finished off the tour by graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University with an accounting degree he earned “quite a bit after” having started his college career.

By the pandemic, Stubbe was in commercial real estate accounting with a typical job.

Key highlights

Aesthetic appeal and build quality: Testers praised the VGI01 and VGI02 irons for their sleek, modern look and high-quality construction. The distinct designs of each model were complimented with the VGI01 standing out for its minimalist elegance and the VGI02 for its more forgiving profile.Forgiveness and playability: The VGI01 irons provided more control and workability, making them suitable for lower handicappers, while the VGI02 irons offered forgiveness and consistency, appealing to a wider range of golfers.Distance and accuracy: Testers experienced consistent distance gains with both sets with the VGI02 providing greater forgiveness on off-center hits and the VGI01 delivering better accuracy and shot shaping.Feel and feedback: Both models were praised for their feel with the VGI01 offering responsive feedback for those who prefer more control and the VGI02 delivering a softer, more forgiving feel for higher handicappers.

First impressions and aesthetic appeal

The Vice Golf irons made an immediate impact on all four testers. Whether it was the VGI01 or VGI02 irons, testers praised the clean and modern designs with each model catering to different player preferences.

Tom the Golf Nut was particularly impressed with the VGI01 irons, describing them as having a “sharp and well-designed look.” He noted that the minimalist design gave off a premium vibe which added confidence at address.

“The VGI01 irons have a very sleek and clean look. They’re simple but feel like high-end clubs. They give you a sense of confidence before even hitting the ball.”

dback echoed this sentiment, adding that the VGI01’s refined look was matched by its performance. For him, the combination of aesthetics and performance made these irons stand out.

“These irons are as good to look at as they are to swing. I love the clean, minimalist design of the VGI01s, and they perform as well as they look.”

GOLF's newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking includes 11 newcomers, which we'll introduce you to here. Meet Ladera in Thermal, Calif.

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How to watch the 2024 RSM Classic on Thursday, including full Thursday TV coverage and streaming info for Round 1 at Sea Island.

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Cameron Smith and Jason Day each shot 4-under 67 and were two shots behind the leader after the first round of the Australian PGA.

Nelly Korda capped her best season by capturing the top two honors Wednesday at the LPGA Awards.

LPGA golfers will compete for a record $131 million in purse money over 33 events in 2025, the circuit's 75th anniversary season.

It's time for the 2024 LPGA CME Group Tour Championship -- here's how to watch on ESPN+.

L.A.B. Golf announces their new OZ.1 and OZ.1i putter models.The OZ.1i is the first L.A.B. Golf putter with an insert.The OZ.1i will be available in December with the OZ.1 following in January.

Let’s get something out of the way. The release of the L.A.B. Golf OZ1.1 and OZ.1i has nothing to do with the release of Wicked in theaters this week. I’m sure L.A.B. Golf doesn’t mind the publicity generated by the unintentional crossover but neither Munchkins nor flying monkeys were involved in the production of these putters.

Yes, that does make me a little sad. Don’t worry. I’ll be sure not to rust myself.

Instead, the inspiration for the new L.A.B. Golf OZ head design came from the wickedly handsome and very Australian golfer Adam Scott.

Scott made the switch to a L.A.B. Golf long putter in 2023. Since then, he has collaborated with the team at L.A.B. to come up with the putter you are looking at today.

“We’ve always challenged ourselves to develop putters that resonate with world-class golfers while retaining all the performance benefits of Lie Angle Balance. Collaborating with Adam Scott was an inspiring and rewarding process for our team, and it provided invaluable insights into the nuances of shape, feel, sound, and performance from one of the most experienced and respected players on the PGA Tour.” Sam Hahn, CEO of L.A.B. Golf

Amateur golfers often misunderstand wedge grinds. From what a wedge grind actually is to how it impacts your shots, this aspect of the game is typically left to the professionals and custom fitters. However, having a basic understanding of wedge grinds and knowing which types can improve your performance on the course can be helpful.

What is wedge grind?

The wedge grind refers to the shaping of the bottom of the wedge, also known as the sole. The sole shape affects how the club interacts with the turf and the ball. When choosing the right wedge grind, factors such as turf conditions, your angle of attack and the type of shots you want to hit should all be considered.

Does wedge grind matter?

If you’ve never paid attention to the wedge grinds in your bag, you might wonder if it really makes a difference. However, club fitters and top players would argue that it certainly does. The right wedge grind can improve your scoring and consistency around the greens. Here’s why it matters.

Performance in soft/firm conditions

Soft conditions require wedge grinds with a higher bounce to help prevent the club from digging too much into the ground. You’ll also find that the higher bounce typically works well from soft sand.

Lower bounce grinds allow for cleaner contact with the ball. On compacted surfaces and firm turf, the lower bounce grinds help ensure ball-first contact.