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These special-edition Bettinardi 'Slushie Swirl' putters are selling out fast

Designed with a deep blue finish and "Fruit Punch" and "Blue Chill" accents, these putters are sure to be instant conversation-starters.

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Cut these 3 common mistakes and you'll consistently break 85

Wondering how to break 85 with consistency? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Durland shares 3 mistakes you must avoid during a round.

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2024 Women's Olympic Golf Saturday tee times: Round 4 groupings

Full 2024 Women's Olympic Golf tee times for Saturday's final round at Le Golf National, featuring Rose Zhang, Nelly Korda and more.

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Callaway X-Prototype Combo Iron

Callaway X Prototype Combo Iron – Japan Forged + MILLED

The X Prototype Combo Iron is an upgraded version of the already popular X FORGED irons that dropped earlier this year. Those irons were a hit, and now Callaway Japan has taken it a step further with this limited-edition set launching in August.  At the time of writing this blog post we only have a few sets left.

The key thing to note is that these are Made in Japan using the gigantic enomoto press,  then the raw forged single pressed head is CNC milled for it’s base shape and aesthetics. Then the rough milling marks are polished away to to complete the club.  Japan Forged & CNC Milled in Tochigi Japan by Sasaki Co.

This set is a combo of 7 irons (I#4-9, PW), just like the X FORGED, with a 33-degree loft on the I#7. But what sets the X Prototype apart is the mix of head shapes. The I#4-7 are cavity back, giving you that extra forgiveness on longer shots, while the I#8, 9, and PW shift to a muscle-back design for more control when you need it.

Thanks to a unique forged + milled construction, you get an incredibly soft feel at impact. Unlike traditional methods that can harden the material, these clubs are forged with just one strike, then precision-milled to perfection. The result? A pure, soft feeling.

The leading and trailing edges are chamfered, and the sole width has been fine-tuned for better performance. Plus, the loft markings are smaller, giving it a sleek, refined look. Now, here’s the real kicker—every single part of these irons is made in Japan. From the forging of the head by Sasaki Corporation in Tochigi Prefecture to the assembly of the shaft and grip, it’s all done right here. That’s what makes the X Prototype truly special.

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2024 Wyndham Championship Friday TV coverage: How to watch rain-delayed Round 1

How to watch the 2024 Wyndham Championship on Friday, including full TV coverage and streaming information for Round 1 in North Carolina.

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Best Budget Rangefinders (5 To Consider)

We tried rangefinders from different price ranges in our 2024 rangefinder testing. Most of the best ones are in the $299-plus price range which puts them out of reach for some of us. Don’t despair! Here are some relatively inexpensive rangefinders that still give you some performance on the course.

Voice Caddie Laser FIT

The Voice Caddie Laser FIT is less than $200 and has slope integration and clear readings. One of our favorite features is the rechargeable battery. The battery lasts for eight hours.

This does not have a magnetic cart attachment. During our 2024 testing, the Laser FIT received a score of 9.2, which tied it with the Vortex Blade, Precision Pro NX10 and Precision Pro NX9.

For the price, the Voice Caddie Laser FIT has a lot to offer.

Shot Scope PRO L2

The Shot Scope PRO L2 finished just behind the Voice Caddie Laser Fit with a score of 9.1. However, it’s also about $70 cheaper. The Pro L2 offers a fast-speed vibration lock and very clear optics. However, it lacks some features of premium rangefinders. If you mostly care about the accuracy of the number (which you should), try the Shot Scope PRO L2. 


An image of the Shot Scope Pro L2 laser rangefinder




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New to Pickleball? Check Out These Best-Selling Pickleball Paddles

I know what you’re thinking. Why the heck are you talking about pickleball? You’re a golf equipment website!

Have you walked into a PGA TOUR Superstore lately? Pickleball gear has its own section! Maybe the preppy country club you belong to finally got some courts. I’ve played at plenty of courses where the dinks and dunks of that little green whiffle ball being batted back and forth can be heard from every tee box and green.

Pickleball and golf go hand in hand. Both cater to a similar demographic and they’re sports that I consider “lifetime” activities, sports you can play for most of your life.

I have played more than I care to admit and even though I’d still get schooled by some random 60-year-old, I’ve gained a new appreciation for the sport.

Once you’ve tried it, it’s easy to see why it’s so addictive. It’s not dissimilar to golf. Understanding pickleball equipment and where to start will make your journey to pickleball stardom a much more rewarding experience.






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PGA Tour-Level Etiquette The Average Golfer Doesn’t Follow

Here are MyGolfSpy, we support golf being played in any form.

Wear what you want. Play how you want. Be as informed about equipment as you want.

Consume the game in whatever form you feel is appropriate.

But it’s also worth acknowledging that when the game is played at a seriously high level—such as on the PGA Tour—the expectations for how you conduct yourself shift. Money and livelihoods are at stake. Naturally, there are unwritten rules that get followed to a higher standard than at your weekly league.

Here is an incomplete list of etiquette a Tour player follows that the average golfer (for the most part) ignores or doesn’t consider. I haven’t included any actual rules here—obviously recreational players tend to make up their own common sense rules—so all of these are in the etiquette category.

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This Driver Just Dropped in Price

It’s no secret that prices continue to climb in the golf equipment market. With some drivers coming in at $600+, it can be hard to justify buying new. Today’s deal brings you one of the top drivers of 2022 (and 2023) at a discounted price.

The Titleist TSR3 is marked down to $450 at the PGA Tour Superstore.

Why We Love the TSR3

Advanced AerodynamicsSpeed Ring VFT TechnologyPerformance-Tuned Adjustability

It’s no secret that Titleist recently launched their newest driver line in GT. However, if the price is out of your current reach, the TSR3 is a fantastic performer at a lower cost. Take advantage of today’s deal and upgrade your tee game.

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finding the proper location for movable weights is a critical element of driver fitting.

Korda, Women’s Golf Has Golden Opportunity

American women are having a moment in the Games of the 33rd Olympiad.

As of Wednesday, 48 of the 86 medals won by the United States have been earned by women. Tori Huske, Simone Biles, Regan Smith, Gretchen Walsh, Kate Douglass and Katie Ledecky each have at least four medals in Paris.

This comes at a time when women’s sports have been gaining momentum—specifically the WNBA which has reported its TV ratings tripling since Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever rookie and former Iowa star, got into the league. (The recent WNBA All-Star Game was watched by an average of 3.4 million viewers, the league’s most-viewed broadcast since 1997).

I wrote earlier this year about how Nelly Korda, the 26-year-old American who has won six times this season, should have been getting more attention during her historic run. Golf is popular, Korda is marketable and the LPGA has plenty of personalities—the ingredients should be there for a Caitlin Clark kind of explosion.

The reasons for that not happening are varied but my opinion is that the LPGA lacks a reasonable TV contract that gets these women the exposure they deserve. Too often we see the women play on tape-delay or Golf Channel rather than getting a slot on a big network. For instance, this year’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship had bare-bones TV coverage that felt more like the Barbasol Championship than a women’s major.

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Hall of Fame golfer 'Chi Chi' Rodriguez dies at 88

Juan "Chi Chi" Rodriguez, whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport's most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday.

Mickelson mulls role in LIV Golf amid dip in form

Phil Mickelson would step aside from competing in LIV Golf if he cannot play at the level he desires, the six-time major champion said while previewing the Saudi-backed circuit's upcoming Illinois event.

Chi Chi Rodriguez, a Hall of Famer and one of golf’s brightest showmen, dies at 88 

Chi Chi Rodriguez, a World Golf hall of famer and one of golf’s brightest showmen, died Thursday. He was 88.

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Teaching pro: ‘99 percent’ of players who ask for help are gripping club wrong

Teaching pro Michael Alexander says “99 percent” of players who ask him for help are gripping the club wrong. He demonstrated this in a video.

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How to generate more power from a smaller frame, per Luke Clanton

20-year-old amateur Luke Clanton shares a few moves that can help players with smaller frames generate more power in the golf swing.

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Swiss golfer Metraux shoots 66, leads at halfway

Swiss golfer Morgane Metraux shot 8-under 28 on the front nine en route to a 66 and a one stroke lead over China's Ruoning Yin after the second round at the Olympics.

Tropical storm pushes Wyndham start to Friday

The PGA Tour has moved the first round of the Wyndham Championship to Friday, with as much of 6 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Debby expected to fall Thursday.

Topgolf Callaway Announces “Formal Strategic Review”of Topgolf

Topgolf Callaway dropped a bit of a bombshell late yesterday.

In its second-quarter financial report, the company reported that disappointing stock performance and same-venue Topgolf sales are prompting it to conduct a full strategic review of the Topgolf business.

Specifically, that review will include “a potential spin of Topgolf.”

“We remain convinced Topgolf is a high-quality business with significant future opportunity,” Topgolf Callaway CEO Chip Brewer told investors. “At the same time, we have been disappointed in our stock performance for some time, as well as more recent same-venue sales performance.”

Brewer says the strategic review of Topgolf is underway.

Topgolf Callaway headed for a split?
Topgolf Callaway headed for a split?
a view of a Topgolf facility

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Review of Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Drivers

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Do You Need a More Forgiving Wedge?

You’ve probably noticed most wedges on the market meet the modern definition of a “blade” and, for the most part, they don’t look much different than wedges of the past.

That’s not to say nothing has changed but the evolution of the wedge seldom manifests itself in the form of visible technology. And when there is technology you can see, it’s rarely found where golfers are looking for it.

Why do most wedges look like blades?

On its face, the ubiquity of blade-style wedges may seem a bit odd.

The use of blade irons on pro tours is in decline. And while there are a few misguided blades will make me a better ball striker types among us, the category accounts for the smallest percentage of iron sales.

By contrast, the game-improvement iron category is the most popular at retail. You can chalk that up to larger, more forgiving and, ultimately, easier-to-hit heads. Most of us need all the help we can get and, with that, it may seem a bit odd that game-improvement wedges are few and far between.




PING S159 wedges are available in multiple grinds




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My 3 Favorite Pieces from PXG’s Twilight Round Collection

It’s time to announce some new gear from PXG!

No, we aren’t talking about clubs (although I’ll always give kudos to PXG for offering their clubs in left-handed because it makes me feel slightly less left out). If you are looking for the skinny on all of the new PXG irons, wedges and more, you can check that out here.

The purpose of this piece is to shine a light on the other, perhaps most underrated, side of PXG’s business: apparel. The new fall/winter apparel collection is here and it deserves some serious praise. From the understated, yet effective, color palette to the sheer number of garments available, PXG is becoming more and more of a legitimate option in the apparel space.

The first few pieces belong to a sub-collection entitled “Twilight Round.” This limited-edition drop will be followed up with the release of the entire fall/winter lineup on Aug. 29.

1. Comfort Fit X Sleeve Texture Polo

While I’m generally a fan of bold patterns and fun textures, the subtlety of the Comfort Fit X Sleeve Texture Polo from the PXG Twilight Round collection definitely caught my eye. Perhaps it’s the stark contrast of the grey and marigold colors, but this is one I can absolutely see contributing to my closet.




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