Now is the perfect time to invest in a new weapon off the tee, because for a limited time, you can save $150 on Ping's G430 Max driver.
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On a tree-shaded site in Rochester, N.Y., a homeowner can't get grass to grow. But a golf course superintendent has some tips.
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The Toulon Golf Small Batch Paris celebrates the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and the current golf gold medalist.The Toulon Paris is based on the Toulon Las Vegas, featuring a Champagne PVD finish and Paris-inspired graphics.Available July 26 at ToulonGolf.com with a MSRP of $1,800.
Golfeur champion de l’année
Toulon Golf unveiled their latest Small Batch putter this week, The Paris. The original plan behind the golden mallet was to commemorate Xander Schauffele’s gold medal win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Releasing a gold version of Schauffele’s putter right before the start of the 2024 Olympics in Paris seemed like a good marketing plan by Toulon. Perhaps a bit predictable, but a good plan nonetheless.
Then Schauffele and his Toulon Las Vegas won the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon.
While the Paris may have started as a 2024 Olympics collectible, it now also celebrates the Champion Golfer of the Year and may have become the hottest collectible putter of 2024.
C’est l’heure du golf olympique
Are you excited for the Paris Olympics? I enjoy the Summer Olympics more than the Winter Olympics. The number and diversity of competitions in the summer is fantastic. The Winter Games just look cold.
I case you haven’t guessed, I like golf shoes. I’ve spent the better part of two years with MyGolfSpy testing any golf shoe I can get my hands on. Through various Most Wanted testing seasons and a host of individual golf shoe reviews, I’ve worn more than 125 different pairs.
That’s a lot of shoes. A lot of bad and a lot of good. When you’ve worn as many as I have, you start to take a liking to a few in particular. And while I’ve got a constantly rotating closet, there are a few pairs that I always go back to.
In no particular order, here are my current five favorite golf shoes.*
*This changes frequently and in no way is meant to reflect or replace the best golf shoes from our 2024 testing.
adidas MC80
I’m all about first impressions. The first time I put on the adidas MC80, I was blown away with how comfortable they are. There are few things about the shoe that I don’t love. From the supple full-grain leather upper to the BOOST midsole, the MC80 is a golf shoe that I can’t kick from my current rotation.
On Tuesday morning, Bryson DeChambeau posted a video of him playing a two-man scramble with former President Donald Trump.
Less than 24 hours later, the video had gone viral on a trajectory to be the most-watched round of golf in YouTube’s history. Here is where it stood roughly one day after posting:
Around 4.7 million viewsMore than 25,000 commentsDeChambeau had gained more than 350,000 channel subscribers, eclipsing 1.1 million totalMore than $23,000 had been raised by the general public for the Wounded Warrior ProjectBy Friday morning, it had eclipsed 7.6 million views and 33,000 comments. Bryson was approaching 1.2 million subscribers.
The most-watched full round of golf on YouTube I could find is the replay of Tiger Woods’ 2019 Masters victory. That has about 10 million views in more than four years.
The most-watched golf event of all-time belongs to the final round of the 1997 Masters when Woods won in historic fashion. An estimated 44 million people around the world watched the broadcast. It’s also worth noting that 4.5 million people have watched the final round on YouTube since it was posted in 2018.
Have you been to Topgolf? It’s the first place I was able to experience golf together with my wife.
Topgolf is, by and large, Callaway’s cash cow. Why? Because it’s fun, no-frills and a easy way for the non-golfer to find joy in such a frustrating game.
Its success is largely dependent on those who are new to the game or completely unfamiliar with it. That said, there’s still a host of “serious” golfers that enjoy the occasional round of Angry Birds and a few pretzel bites.
Social media has been a sounding board of opinions on proper etiquette at Topgolf. I’ve seen too many videos of golfers being ridiculed for bringing their own clubs or going through their pre-shot routine like they’re standing on the first tee at Augusta National.
I figured it was time to set the record straight. Whether you’ve never been or you’re a regular, here are the do’s and don’ts of Topgolf.
The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics takes place Friday, with three golfers holding the honor of flag-bearer.
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How to watch the 2024 3M Open on Friday, including full Friday TV coverage and streaming information for Round 2 in Minnesota.
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Bryson DeChambeau and former president Donald Trump released a 'Break 50' video that quickly accrued millions of views. How'd it happen?
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TaylorMade's latest limited-run accessories collection is tied to one of the greatest video games ever created.
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Game on!
Today, TaylorMade teamed up with Bandai Namco and PAC-MAN to release a nostalgic line of golf accessories fit for the course or the arcade.
The TaylorMade | PAC-MAN collection features the same pixelated graphics and all of your favorite PAC-MAN characters including the man (is he a man?) himself and those pesky ghosts Pinky, Blinky, Inky and Clyde.
Forget about the collection for a second. Who decided that the last ghost should be named Clyde? That designer woke up and chose violence. I salute you, Clyde, for being different.
Speaking of different, the entire collection is a fresh blast from the past amidst a sea sometimes underwhelming and uninspiring golf accessories. I’m all for major gear, but I can only handle so many variations of Master’s green before I feel like I’m going to puke that same color.
Tour Edge is announcing this morning that it’s naming long-time industry veteran Tim Clarke as its new president.
Clarke spent the past year serving as executive vice-president of Perry Ellis International’s golf division. He managed the apparel operations of the Original Penguin, Callaway, PGA Tour, Nicklaus and Perry Ellis brands in the U.S. He has spent the previous 25 years with Wilson Golf, including the last 17 as its president.
“This couldn’t be a better fit for me,” Clarke tells MyGolfSpy. “Perry Ellis is a world-class operation, but the soft-good world is different from the world I grew up in, which is golf equipment.”
In his new role, Clarke will oversee worldwide sales, strategic planning and operations for Tour Edge. David Glod, who founded Tour Edge in 1986, moves into the role of CEO and will remain the majority owner and chief club designer.
“We’re getting one of golf’s most respected and well-liked leaders,” Glod said in a release. “This is a total coup for us to get Tim and it should have a huge impact for us moving forward.”
Welcome back, MyGolfSpy compatriots, to another edition of History’s Mysteries. Submitted for your approval is a Twilight Zone-worthy tale of an underfunded golf brand with a unique, patented technology. It was rescued by an entrepreneur with deep pockets, big dreams and high hopes, only to crash and burn three years later.
That brand is back with putters that surprised us all in this year’s MyGolfSpy testing.
This, friends, is the story of TearDrop Putters.
History’s Mysteries: TearDrop Putters
The science of putting hasn’t changed much over the generations. You roll a round ball into a round hole on flat ground with a flat stick. It’s a simple task but, every year, someone tries to invent a better tool for the job.
There have been putters that look like birdhouses, hammers, xylophones and even the Starship Enterprise. For every PING Anser, Odyssey 2-Ball or TaylorMade Spider, there are thousands more that make you wonder if the designer could pass a drug test.
Yes. And no.
Let me explain.
I’m no stranger to the finer side of golf apparel. I’ve been accused (and rightfully so) more than a handful of times of being boujee.
As much as I love premium brands and products, I’m also a big fan of saving money. Maybe it’s something I picked up from my wife but there’s just something about a good deal that gives me a thrill.
The problem is that finding a good deal (or a good value, rather) in golf apparel can be hard and is getting harder.
Nothing beats a fresh pair of kicks. Whether it’s your daily driver or on course workhorse, we could all use an update once in a while (okay, a lot). Luckily for you, I’ve got a deal you won’t want to pass up to replace your past due golf shoes.
Right now you can pick up this stellar pair of kicks for 50% off. Yep, you read that right. The adidas ZG23 is marked down to $120 from it’s normal retail price of $200.
Ultralight Performance. Earth Friendly.
The ZG23 is made in part with recycled materialsLightstrike midsole and six cleat Traxion outsole gives you the stability you need in a light weight packageOne year waterproof warranty – bring on the dew sweeper roundsIf you’re looking for a lightweight ride that prioritizes stability and sustainability, the ZG23 just might be the shoe for you.
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No, Under Armour isn’t going bankrupt. They’re releasing a limited-edition apparel collection inspired by every golfer’s favorite furry friend: the gopher.
Dubbed “Goin’ Under”, the collection is headlined by a host of apparel, shoes and accessories for men and women. The goal of the collection is to make golf apparel more fun.
“When we first set out to design this collection, we wanted to create something that was authentic to the golf space while infusing a lighthearted spirit into a simple, clean aesthetic that would make the collection stand out from the pack,” said John O’Connor Designer, Apparel Graphics, at Under Armour. “We’re confident that there’s a piece for every type of golfer in this collection.”
The gopher motif is seen throughout line and pairs nicely with the green-and-white color palette. The piece de resistance is the Under Armour Phantom golf shoe. It features a sweet course inspired camo pattern with that cute little gopher graphic proudly peeking out from the insole.
In addition to the Phantom footwear, golfers have their pick of polos, crewnecks, joggers, shorts and more.
Rory McIlroy has had his share of hard-to-accept outcomes during major championships.
Freshest among those disappointments are the two short misses on 16 and 18 during last month’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst, handing the championship to Bryson DeChambeau.
Other painful memories: Imploding on the back nine at both the 2010 Masters and the Open Championship at St Andrews in 2022 where he didn’t have a single one-putt during either final round.
Scott Fawcett, a former touring professional who now is a golf entrepreneur, believes his DECADE Course Management System—already with more than 8,200 active members—could have prevented one or perhaps all three of those disasters.
“Without knowing him, never having met him or had a conversation with him—and I’d have to talk with Rory about his process—there are a couple of obvious places for me to start with him.
Golf is truly a game for everyone, from all walks of life. Retired or in your prime, west coast or east or overseas, a passion for this game is universal. That passion can motivate golfers to do some seemingly crazy things, including taking some big leaps of faith. Twenty-four golfers recently took that leap of faith when they descended on Williamsburg, Va., for the third annual MyGolfSpy Forum Outing.
The MyGolfSpy Forum
If you’ve ever spent time on an internet forum, you know the experience can be great—or awful. The inconvenient truth is that anyone can be anyone on the internet because you rarely have to prove it. Spend time on the wrong forum and you’ll see all sorts of characters and golf is no exception. The golf interwebs are loaded with individuals boasting (and I mean literally boasting) 130-mph clubhead speed and 400-yard drives and trolling anyone falling short of their fabricated numbers.
The MyGolfSpy Forum is different. It’s a haven for golf enthusiasts who are dedicated to the game and are intensely interested in the equipment, the apparel, instruction and all things golf. Most of our Forum members are striving to improve their games. Some simply enjoy golf and are less concerned with their scores. Regardless of their skill levels, members turn to the Forum for advice and insights, the opportunity to follow equipment tests and possibly become a tester themselves, and for camaraderie and community.
A Golfers Blind Date?
About three years ago, we started getting together in person. There’s that leap of faith I mentioned. It can feel a bit risky to spend your time and money on the hope that people are who they represent themselves to be when they actually step out from behind the keyboard. Honestly, it feels a little bit like a golf blind date. If you’re uncomfortable with that analogy, I’ll move on. The point is: buy the tickets, make the deposits and you’ll instantly begin hoping you actually like these people when you meet them in person.
Year One, the Forum went to Queenstown Harbor Golf Course in Maryland. In Year Two, it was North Carolina to play Pine Needles, Mid-South and Talamore. This year, 24 diehard Forum members stayed and played at Kingsmill Resort. Their leap of faith was rewarded—and then some.
