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Putting backspin on the golf ball is a fun skill, but it's tough. So PGA pro Will Zalatoris gives his tips on executing it to perfection.

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GOLF's newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking includes 11 newcomers, which we'll introduce you to here. Meet Old Elm in Highland Park, Ill.

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Jeeno Thitikul finished eagle-birdie for a 9-under 63 to share the lead with Angel Y in on Saturday going into the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship.

Maverick McNealy steadied himself after a rugged start Saturday with a 4-under 66 and caught up with Vince Whaley in a wild third round at the RSM Classic in which a half-dozen players had at least a share of the lead.

Patrick Reed became the ninth player this year to shoot a 59 or lower, though the score will not be recognized as a record on the Asian Tour because of preferred lies being used.

Cameron Smith shot a 65 and was tied with first-round leader Elvis Smylie at the rain-shortened Australian PGA Championship.

Angel Yin had a 3-under 69 that gave her a two-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship and the chase for the $4 million prize. Four back was Nelly Korda, who rebounded Friday with a 66.

PGA Tour rookie Patrick Fishburn played bogey-free and shot an 8-under 64 to take the lead at the RSM Classic, where Joel Dahmen made the cut as he attempts to remain in the top 125 of the FedEx Cup standings.

Never heard of Continental Bal.On?  No worries. Neither had I until a little over a week ago.

After an internet search, a few phone calls and a trial run, I can say it’s something you’ll want to know about. That is if you’re serious about your swing and understand the importance of balance.

On its most basic level, we’re talking about inserts for your golf shoes that serve as a pressure heat map for your swing. That’s not new. What is new – and different – is the human interface, user experience and overall product usability. Continental Bal.On is designed to help you interpret the data it collects and then use that data to improve.

The story of what Continental Bal.On does is fascinating enough. Where it comes from and how the product came to be might be even more interesting. 

Continental Ball.On: The backstory

We’ll get to the facts and features of Bal.On momentarily. First, just what the heck is a “Bal.On?”

Hey, golfers! Skip the TVs and appliances. This Black Friday is all about golf deals. We’ve rounded up some of the best offers to help you save big. Some include exclusive codes for extra discounts, others feature sitewide sales. Take a look and see if anything from your golf wish list is featured. Now could be the time to grab what you need.

Perfect Hands Golf

If you want to improve your mechanics, swing speed and strength with one training aid, Perfect Hands Golf (PHG) could be a great solution. PHG is an all-in-one trainer that features gloves, a belt and resistance bands.

It guides your hands through the perfect impact position while increasing clubhead speed and distance. Some golfers claim to have been able to add up to 10 mph after a few weeks of training.

Black Friday deal: $75 Off each PHG with code MGS75

Blue Tees Golf Player+

The Blue Tees Golf Player+ is a touch-screen speaker and distance-measuring device. It features driving distance, yardage to the front/center/back of every green and access to more than 40,000 golf courses. It is also capable of keeping score. The speaker was built to last with IPX7 waterproof technology and 10-plus hours of battery life.

The second round of the Australian PGA championship was washed out Friday due to rain and an unplayable course and the tournament has been shortened to 54 holes.

Stanford alums Michael Thorbjornsen and Maverick McNealy each posted an 8-under 64 on Thursday in the first round of the PGA Tour's season finale.

Narin An made four straight birdies around the turn and finished with an 8-under 64 Thursday for a one-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship.

In today's edition of Play Smart, elite mid-amateur golfer Jonathan Bale explains how to use a piece of string as a training aid.

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GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course.

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Angel Yin, one of the LPGA’s brightest personalities, is a great listen, and we caught up with her at the CME Group Tour Championship.

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NBC's owners, Comcast, announced Wednesday their plans to spin off the Golf Channel as part of a new, separately operated company.

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Full 2024 RSM Classic tee times for Friday's second round at Sea Island, featuring Maverick McNealy, Keith Mitchell and more.

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Despite posting her highest-ever earnings and six top-10 finishes, Ally Ewing said her recent play has only reinforced her decision to retire.

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The perfect golf bag is out there — it just depends on your needs. We asked our staffers to name their favorites they use on the course.

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