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It’s an interesting question. One that I’ve been thinking about a lot.

Is there anything you could buy with $500 that would make you instantly better at golf? No lessons, though. We’re strictly talking golf gear.

I don’t want to influence what you choose, so I’ll keep my list to myself. But I will share a few things I know I wouldn’t spend $500 if I wanted to improve my golf game.

Golf shoes. I don’t think any golf shoe can instantly make you a measurably better golferNew clothes. While you might look better, I don’t forsee a new polo making you betterTraining aids. I’m not a big fan of most training aids, and personally don’t see much value in most any of them

So, how would you spend your $500? New clubs? Golf balls? There are a million different things you could do. But what will have the most impact?

Drop a comment down below and let me know. I’ll choose a winner and send you a MyGolfSpy care package!

Once you have invested in the best laser rangefinder you can afford, you’ll want to ensure you take care of it. Most do’s and don’ts of maintaining a laser rangefinder are self-explanatory. 

However, we’ve seen a few mishaps and if these tips can save you from having to replace your rangefinder, they are worth sharing.

Do’s

Be smart before you trust the magnet

Most rangefinders we analyze in our annual best golf rangefinder test have strong built-in magnets. Even when playing a hilly course or traveling over rough terrain, the rangefinder should stay securely in place.

When you purchase a rangefinder, be cautious when testing the magnetic attachment. Test on the grass, not the cart path. Be sure it’s got a strong hold before you trust it. 

Clean the lenses properly

A microfiber cloth is the best for cleaning laser rangefinders. Some rangefinders come with a cleaning cloth but you can easily purchase a small one to keep in the case. Paper towels or abrasive materials can scratch the lens. Using your shirttail or golf towel may not get the job done and could cause damage.

The new Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges, released in March, promise to enhance versatility, distance control, trajectory and spin. This review explores the Vokey SM10 wedges from four MyGolfSpy Forum members who detailed their experience from fitting to on-course performance.

Key highlights from the Titleist Vokey SM10 Wedge Review

Versatility and Spin Control: The Vokey SM10 wedges excel in providing consistent spin and distance control across different lofts and grinds.Fitting Experience: Personalized fittings were crucial, with each tester highlighting the importance of tailored bounce and grind options.On-Course Performance: Testers reported exceptional spin control, especially on partial shots, and praised the wedges’ performance in varying conditions.Durability and Finish: The finish holds up well over time, maintaining the wedges’ aesthetics and groove sharpness.

What testers said: Titleist Wedge Selector Tool

The testers found the Titleist Wedge Fit App to be a valuable tool in their fitting process. HeathS16 mentioned, “The app provided a great starting point and helped narrow down the options before the in-person fitting.” Snoopy79 appreciated the app’s guidance: “It was easy to use and gave me confidence that I was selecting the right specs.” MIGregB highlighted the convenience: “The app’s recommendations were spot on, making the fitting session more efficient.”

The Titleist fitting process

A key component of the testing involved a personalized fitting session. Each tester underwent a comprehensive fitting with a Titleist fitting professional. This fitting process ensured that each golfer received wedges tailored to their specific swing characteristics and playing conditions. It also helped testers navigate the complexity of wedge grinds and how they can dramatically affect a golfer’s experience. 

HeathS16’s Experience

HeathS16 had his fitting at Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond, Okla., with Chris Perkins. “Chris’s expertise was invaluable. We used Trackman data to analyze my shots and it was fascinating to see how different bounce and grind options affected my performance. I ended up with a 50-degree wedge with 12 degrees of bounce, a 54-degree wedge and a 58-degree wedge, each perfectly suited to my game.”

Snoopy79’s Experience

Snoopy79’s fitting took place at his local golf club with a Titleist fitter. “The fitting process was incredibly detailed. We looked at my swing dynamics and typical course conditions. I appreciated how the fitter explained the benefits of each grind and bounce option. It was clear that this was about more than just picking a club off the shelf; it was about finding the perfect match for my game.”

The PGA Tour's final event of the regular season, the Wyndham Championship, will start on Thursday without fans due to the expected dangerous weather conditions from Tropical Storm Debby.

Sports Illustrated blog GOLF.COM published an interesting article by Nick Dimengo last week about the shot you need to score well in every round of golf that you play. Of course, every shot counts but a good drive landing in the fairway gives you the chance to par or birdie every hole.

Control Your Swing Path
If you’re a slicer, lining up for a slice is a bad solution. To break 80, you have to eliminate your slice and avoid lost balls and balls going out of bounds. Swinging over-the-top, causes the clubface to open-up and cut across as it impacts the golf ball.

One drill that Dimengo found really helpful is to draw a line on your golf ball — similar to what you’d do to line up putts. Instead of pointing this line straight at the target, point it a little out to the right (for right-handed golfers). This is the path that you want to swing on.

Line-up your feet square to your target line and close your shoulders in line with the line on your ball. That’s the direction that you want to swing into the ball to create a straight or a draw shot. That’s going to keep your upper body closed to the target and get you to swing a little bit more from the inside.

Shallow Your Swing Path
To ensure that you are swinging from the inside for your driver as well as your iron shots, flatten your leading wrist during your backswing so that your trailing elbow will stay close to your side during your downswing. This process was not in Demingo’s article but I find that it forces my swing to come from the inside and across the ball.

I am a traveler, which means I'm not a golfer for bells and whistles. Thankfully, with the following items, I have everything I need.

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France's Celine Boutier rolled in seven birdie putts and chipped in for another birdie to lead the Olympic women's golf event by three strokes after a first-round 65.

When your ball-striking is inconsistent, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Bender says using a bucket of range balls can instantly help you improve.

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Ping's popular G430 line of drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons is on sale now. Check out the savings and buy on Fairway Jockey.

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Aditi Ashok made a midnight arrival at the Olympics and didn't play a practice round. But that didn't stop her putter.

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Building on the success of its original location in Greenville, S.C., the team behind 3's is looking to Charlotte and beyond.

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Offering a ride on a course to a stranger is like picking up a hitchhiker on a lonely highway. You might get an oddball in the passenger seat.

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Complete 2024 Women's Olympic Golf tee times for Thursday's round at Le Golf National, featuring Lilia Vu, Nelly Korda and more.

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If you’re looking for the headline, it’s this:

PXG says GEN7 – its new flagship ultra-premium iron family – represents the greatest leap forward in company history and the largest GEN-to-GEN gains ever.

Yes, that’s the kind of thing we expect to hear with nearly any release. I mean, I’ve yet to be in a room where the R&D guys were like, There’s really not much here. Frankly, it’s not even our best work.

Having said that, there’s more than enough here to suggest golfers should experience better performance with GEN7.

PXG 0311 GEN7 irons – Two models

As was the case with GEN6, the GEN7 lineup consists of two models: GEN7 P (Players) and GEN7 XP (Xtreme Performance). For those looking for a GEN7 T iron, I’ll remind you that what was the “Tour” offering in the GEN lineup was rolled into the 0317 (better players series) not long after GEN6 launched.

Of all the OEMs in golf, PXG dares you – no, it triple-dog dares you to pigeonhole it into a category.  Label it a vanity premium brand for people with more money than brains? Here comes the PXG 0211 lineup which might be one of the best value offerings in golf.

Just when you think it’s turning into a value-priced brand, here comes the new Gen7 lineup and, specific to this article, the new PXG Super Daddy III wedges.

PXG’s latest Sugar Daddy update continues the wedge line’s metamorphosis from ultra- (and we do mean ultra) premium price point to something that might be seen as a relative bargain.

The key word there, friends, being relative.

In any case, Sugar Daddy’s journey from niche wedge to versatile full line is a fascinating study. By any measure, the new PXG Sugar Daddy III wedges represent a major overhaul to the line. Whether they find their way into your bag is between you, your golf game and your wallet.

Launched alongside the new 0311 GEN7 offering, PXG is releasing what the company bills as its first true game-improvement iron.

Confused?

My first reaction to that was: What about 0211?

Look, we could go back and forth on that all day but, labels aside, the point of distinction between what PXG has done to date and Black Ops is that the latter represents a sizable departure from PXG’s typical approach to iron design.

Going back to the original 0311, PXG’s design philosophy has been to pack as much performance as possible into a package that, by some measure, resembles a blade. And while nobody is going to confuse the new GEN7 XP with an 0317 Milled Blade, the larger point is that PXG has put extensive effort into hiding the size of its irons.

Have you heard of Boxto?

They’re an up-and-coming golf shoe brand hell-bent on making shoes from the best material money can buy. Boxto shoes are handcrafted in Mexico from real leather. Trust me when I say that the glue and leather smell wafting from a Boxto shoebox is perfection.

(Oh, you don’t sniff your shoes? Just me?)

Boxto teamed up with the Nicklaus Companies to release a special collaboration. The collection features two premium models, the Legacy Pro (pictured here) and the even more premium Heritage Malaga.

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I’m not saying these are too pretty to wear. But I am saying they’d look mighty fine in a display case. In any case, the Legacy Pro is the more “wearable” of the two. It’s got a lightweight EVA midsole (I will say they’re still fairly heavy compared to non-leather golf shoes), a responsive polyurethane (PU) insole and a TPU outsole for abrasion resistance and torsional support.