Spirit of the Game: Judy Bell

Sept. 2, 2021

This article first appeared in 2016 By USGA

The United States Golf Association will bestow its highest honor, the Bob Jones Award, to Judy Bell, of Colorado Springs, Colo., at an award ceremony on June 14, 2016, during the week of the 116th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club.

Presented annually since 1955, the Bob Jones Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates the spirit, personal character and respect for the game exhibited by Jones, winner of nine USGA championships.

2021 WATER BOTTLE BUYER’S GUIDE

Wherever you may be in the world, there’s one item that you always need to survive and that’s a water bottle.

I know you may think we have lost the plot at MyGolfSpy by testing water bottles but what if I told you 480 billion plastic water bottles were sold in 2019 according to BioPlastics.com? That’s nearly one million bottles sold every minute.

As the environmentally conscious among us try to rely less on single-use plastics, the water bottle industry is booming. Not just in golf but the same bottle is being used for your morning coffee, lunch drink and even at dinner.

So we had to test them to provide you with the best water bottle information in 2021.

Whether you’re looking to buy a Water Bottle today, some buying advice to get started or just want a closer look at what’s on the market, this guide will help you find the right bottle to fit your needs.

Twenty-five years ago, Happy Gilmore overcame insurmountable odds to defeat Shooter McGavin at the Tour Championship. On Wednesday, Rory McIlroy and Adam Sandler took a moment to acknowledge the momentous occasion.

Rule of the Month: Match Play

Sept. 1, 2021

Match play is a form of play where a player (or players) plays directly against an opponent (or opponents) in a head-to-head match. You win a hole by completing it in the fewest number of strokes, and you win a match when you are winning by more holes than remain to be played. You (or your opponent) may concede a stroke, a hole, or even the match to each other. If your next stroke has been conceded, you are permitted to putt out, unless this will help your partner (for example, by showing them the line for their putt).

If you are unsure how to proceed, you and your opponent can agree on a course of action even if it is against the Rules, but you are not allowed to waive a Rule. If you and your opponent don’t agree on how to proceed, you should do what you think is correct. Your opponent can then make a request for a ruling, which will later be decided by the Committee. In match play, you are not required to keep a scorecard – scorecards are only required in stroke play.

FAQs:

How do I keep score in match play?Do I have to sign a scorecard in match play?What is a concession?What should I do when I don’t know how to proceed in match play?Is playing two balls allowed in match play?May I putt out after my shot has been conceded?May I practice on the course before or during my match?May I share a caddie with my opponent or my partner?

 

Phil Mickelson and Fred Couples will join Davis Love III, Zach Johnson and Jim Furyk as assistants under United States captain Steve Stricker for the Ryder Cup from Sept. 24-26. The additions mean Tiger Woods will not serve on Stricker's staff.

ECCO GOLF has been making a lot of progress in Most Wanted shoe testing. The S Hybrid finished in the top 10 in the Spikeless test in 2021. Now they have come out with their newest shoe, the GOLF CORE.

The GOLF CORE comes in three color options with a style that fits the current trend in the Spikeless category. You guessed it, a sneaker-style.

ECCO has incorporated E-DTS TWIST and ECCO’s DYNAMIC TRACTION SYSTEM outsole which has traction bars that have been enlarged and rotated for durability and multi-directional traction. But what does that mean? Short answer is, it supposedly gives you better grip and stability throughout the shoe, keeping you more grounded. I will be checking these claims in next years 2022 Most Wanted Spikeless Shoe test to see if they do exactly what they say on the tin.

ECCO has also updated their current lines with new color options to keep things fresh.

Check out the NEW GOLF CORE and multiple color options in their existing line up today!

FedEx Cup leader Patrick Cantlay is not a fan of the strokes-based system that gives golfers starting scores, in relation to par, as their reward for how many points they've earned headed into the final event of the season, the Tour Championship.

Rory McIlroy stepped up to defend a fellow PGA Tour pro in light of recent headlines, saying that Bryson DeChambeau, while not "completely blameless," has been "getting a pretty rough go of it of late and it's actually pretty sad to see."

The FedExCup Playoffs conclude with the TOUR Championship, and the winner heads home with a $15 million top prize. Here are our best bets for the event.

There are thousands, probably tens of thousands, of golf training aids on the market. That’s probably too many to count and definitely too many to list so as we seek to understand what can actually help golfers play better, we need to narrow the field a bit.

In the past, we’ve asked you to take a one-word survey. Today, we’re asking you to take a one-question survey.  Tell us what training aids you’re using.

That’s it. That’s the whole survey. You can list up to 10. To make it easier for us to process the data, please follow the provided link to answer the question.

At some point, we’ll dig deeper to better understand your experience with the most popular training aids on the market but, for now, we just want to know what you’re using.

Click Here to Take the Survey

Thanks in advance for helping us out.

Titleist Pro V1 Left Dot is available today in limited quantities.Left Dot is a lower-flying, lower-spinning version of the Pro V1.$49.99 while supplies last

Here we go again … kinda. As it did two years ago with Pro V1x Left Dash, Titleist is taking the Pro V1 Left Dot—previously a secret menu, Tour-only, CPO (custom performance option) golf ball—and offering it to the public.

My use of “kinda” speaks to the fact that, unlike Left Dash which now is part of the retail lineup, Left Dot is a limited-run experiment. It’s here today but in the most literal of senses, you can bank on it being gone tomorrow.

To that end, you won’t find Pro V1 Left Dot on retail shelves. It’s being sold almost exclusively through Titleist.com. Titleist sales reps have small allocations as well, so if you know a guy, I’d put in a call now.

Seriously, if you’re even a little curious about Left Dot, get yours now. This story can wait. Come back and read the rest of this after you’ve secured your stash.

You will never lower your scores until you master your Mind Control. There are 3 areas of Mind Control that you need to apply when you play golf: Memory, Mental Distractions and Focus. Golf is a very simple game if you could only APPLY your mind to control the PERFECT OUTCOME for your game.

Unfortunately we are not all professionals so our memory tends to forget to execute our most successful swing sequence with each club. We also let our mind get distracted as we think about a pain in our body or distracting comments by our playing partners. And the worst mind control problem is letting our mind think about the glory of success or the impact of failure instead of focusing on the execution of your most important shot: YOUR NEXT SHOT.

1. Memory of the Motion to Execute Each Type of Shot

After you discover the swing skills that work for your game for every club, you need to WRITE THEM DOWN (and don’t forget them). Learn to use those thoughts for each club in your bag. Control your mind to only think about the setup, stance, take-away, impact and cadence that works for your body. Forgetting to slow down your backswing or forgetting to shallow your backswing with a flat leading wrist or forgetting to finish your swing in balance can all be critical for your successful swing.

You should know (and write down) the single most important thought for your drives, fairway shots, chips, sand trap shots and putts (both long and short). Your notes and mental queues are the keys for every successful round of golf.

2. Ignore External Distractions

Our minds are mysterious animals. They seem to be looking for anything to change our attention from your primary interest. Abnormal noises like a bird chirping or a passing vehicle may cause a momentary distraction but comments from a playing partner often have longer lasting impacts. Even a comment like “Take your time!” can echo in your mind with a whole train of thoughts like “Wouldn’t you like to see me miss this putt?” or “I wonder how many shots I’m behind.” It’s up to you to first recognize this problem and then refocus your mind back on your calm and relaxed swing.

Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA may ban fans from events for disrespectful behavior, including shouts of "Brooksy'' in the wake of the Bryson Dechambeau-Brooks Koepka drama.

This week we take a look at the new Garmin Approach R10: Does it change the game for personal launch monitors? Also, how satisfied are you with your last driver purchase?

1:32 The Garmin Approach R103:25 Feature filled, but is it accurate?15:01 The 2021 Driver Satisfaction Survey Results16:36 Better players like their drivers more18:23 Some brands appeal to certain handicaps21:58 More expensive = More satisfied?24:40 MAILBAG! Should I try graphite shafts?

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Patrick Reed tweeted Tuesday that he plans to make his return this week and play at the Tour Championship.

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Inesis Distance 100 Golf Ball – Key Takeaways

Two-piece ionomer-cover ball designed for beginners and high handicappers.Environmentally friendly manufacturing process makes use of regrind material.$9.99 per dozen

The Inesis Distance 100 golf ball has a few things that may be of interest to price-conscious golfers. We’ll get to that in a minute.

But, first, let’s see if this is an article you need to read.

If you worry about ball things like greenside spin, dimple patterns and core materials, don’t bother reading this article.

If you care about urethane covers, Surlyn mantles and driver spin, don’t bother reading this article.

And if you really can’t understand why someone would play what you consider a “cheap” golf ball, you really shouldn’t bother reading this article.

U.S. captain Steve Stricker has plenty of choices. But on whom will he use those six wild-card picks? We look at the hopefuls and make the case for and against each.

 

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