PXG has introduced its GEN4 fairway wood and hybrid lineup.Key technologies: AV carbon crown construction and two interchangeable weight portsRetail price is $429 (fairway) and $379 (hybrid).

Included in PXG’s GEN4 deployment are the 0341 X fairways and 0317 X hybrids.

As with the GEN4 driver collection, the pricing indicates where PXG wants to position its marquee line. Apparently, that range is a step below previous PXG offerings but a notch above other mainline brands.

PXG rarely does anything quietly. But one could argue that its fairway woods and hybrids have remained somewhat on the periphery of equipment discussions.

Part of that is likely because the success of a manufacturer’s metalwood line begins (and sometimes ends) with the driver. It might be the star of the show but it never hurts to have a solid supporting cast.

PXG has introduced its GEN4 driver lineup.The three models range from ultra-forgiving to specialized for high swing speed players.Retail price is $549.

The days of discounting the flagship lineup are over … at least for now. PXG’s new 0811 GEN4 drivers aren’t as spendy as their prior premium driver offerings but their release suggests they have designs on going toe-to-toe with the industry leaders on performance and price.

Toss in the 15 new player signings announced last week (the list includes Sung Kang, Danny Lee and Hudson Swafford) and every indication is that PXG is once again serious about becoming a significant player in the golf world.

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PXG 0811 GEN4 Driver Lineup

As has become the custom, the 0811 GEN4 driver lineup includes three models. The X and XF models occupy the same roles in the lineup as their GEN2 equivalents. The XT is an entirely new model. It’s reasonably distinct in the market and should garner some attention within its admittedly narrow target demographic.

He hasn't won in two years. He's tumbled down the world rankings. He isn't qualified for next month's Masters. What went wrong and can he find his way?

Do you play a blade putter? More importantly, SHOULD you? Find out on today’s episode where we break down the best performing blade putters of 2021.

1:03 – The Best Blade Putters of 20213:25 – What to look for in a putter fitting12:57 – Who should play a blade putter?17:19 – Ping’s Stroke Type Study23:21 – 2021 Most Wanted Men’s Spiked Shoes27:28 – 2021 Most Wanted Women’s Spiked Shoes31:26 –Are Boas superior in securing your shoe?46:56 – Callaway’s new Chrome Soft X LS promises more tour, less spin

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Dotch First African-American Woman PGA Member to Serve as GM of a Golf Facility

March 8, 2021

Maulana Dotch, PGA was named General Manager at Hermann Park Golf Course in Houston, becoming the first African-American woman PGA Member to serve as a General Manager of a golf facility.

A native of Irving, Texas, Dotch, 40, earned her PGA Membership in 2010. At the time, she was the second-ever African-American woman to become a PGA Member, following in the footsteps of her inspiration, golf trailblazer and PGA Hall of Fame Member Renee Powell. Dotch spent the past 12 years at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas and served as PGA Head Professional since 2014.

In 2018, Dotch was selected for PGA LEAD, the Association’s leadership development program created to identify, mentor and progress PGA Members from diverse backgrounds into volunteer leadership positions in the Association.

Our Job is Your Game

The most comprehensive blade putter test of 2021 is complete.

At MyGolfSpy, our job is to provide independent, unbiased and objective testing so you can make more confident purchasing decisions. Our 2021 Most Wanted Blade test is an indispensable guide for the off-the-rack buyer or for anyone looking for insight before their next fitting.

As always, we don’t want you to spend a dollar unless what you’re buying outperforms what’s in your bag.

If you’re in the market for a new putter, this test is for you.

It was -- largely -- business as usual early in the week last year at the Players. A concert. A new TV deal was announced. Packed bleachers. Then it all stopped.

Phil Mickelson fell out of the top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time since 1993.

Bryson DeChambeau is going to do things his way. That style, he believes, is one the namesake of the Arnold Palmer Invitational would have endorsed.

Bryson DeChambeau holed a 40-foot birdie putt on the front nine and a 50-foot par putt early on the back nine, before closing with a nervy 5-foot par putt for a 1-under 71 and a 1-shot victory over Lee Westwood at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Austin Ernst won the Drive On Championship at Golden Ocala on Sunday for her third LPGA Tour title.

Tracey Stewart, the widow of PGA Tour golfer Payne Stewart, is selling more than 200 items from her late husband's personal collection.

A strained right knee has forced Brooks Koepka to withdraw from next week's Players Championship.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker said he hopes Tiger Woods can be part of the September competition in some capacity.

Bryson DeChambeau said he "gave the fans what they wanted" when his drive on Bay Hill's 555-yard par-5 sixth hole cut across a huge lake and ended up 50 yards to the right of the green.

Lee Westwood, who turns 48 next month, posted his lowest score ever at Bay Hill on Saturday with a 7-under 65 that gave him a one-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau and Corey Conners in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Jennifer Kupcho made a 12-foot eagle putt on the final hole to cut Austin Ernst's lead to a stroke Saturday in the LPGA Tour's Drive On Championship.

PAYNTR golf shoes?

Never heard of them? Neither had we until a few weeks ago. 

They are the brainchild of a former British professional cricketer and an American footwear expert who has worked with some of the most notable players in the game. The PAYNTR X 001F Golf Shoes pack a technological punch and bring a technology that could make these the “fastest” shoes in the sport. 

TRANSATLANTIC START

Even as an Englishman, I don’t really understand cricket. You wear a lot of white, you whack a red ball around a field, you stop for tea and sandwiches midway through the afternoon and you get to down a dozen pints after the game. It’s kind of like baseball without the hotdogs but it’s played over five days. Whatever. Cricket is where PAYNTR started.

David Paynter is a former professional cricketer who was frustrated by the dearth of quality footwear. He started modifying sneakers and adding spikes to existing footwear. Other players wanted him to modify their shoes. Eventually, he created his own shoes and launched PAYNTR in 2017. 

Corey Conners surged into the lead with a 25-foot eagle putt on the par-5 16th hole for a 3-under 69 and a one-shot advantage at Bay Hill.

Jennifer Kupcho and Austin Ernst each shot their second straight 5-under 67 to share the second-round lead in the LPGA Tour's Drive On Championship.