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Growing up, my dream was to play on the PGA Tour. Maybe you had the same dream, too.

Did you also practice putts to win the Masters? Turn your backyard into a makeshift course? Race to the local muni after school and walk as many holes as possible until it was too dark to see?

I attended Tour events at Doral, Muirfield Village and other venues that were staples of the game. I watched golf nonstop, hoping to glean something from the game’s best. I couldn’t sleep the night before playing a tournament because I wanted to win so badly.

If I could get inside those ropes one day, I will have made it. The dream would come true.

But as time passed, the context of that dream changed. And there were several layers to that.

Dig into the bag setup that helped Callaway staffer Xander Schauffele win his first major at the PGA Championship.

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On the latest episode of GOLF Originals with Michael Bamberger, USGA CEO Mike Whan revealed the most challenging part of his job.

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How to watch the 2024 U.S. Women's Open on Friday, including full U.S. Women's Open TV coverage and streaming information for Round 2.

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How to watch the 2024 RBC Canadian Open on Friday, including full RBC Canadian Open Friday TV coverage and streaming information.

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David Skinns had six birdies in a seven-hole stretch and shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the RBC Canadian Open.

The U.S. Women's Open lived up to its reputation in a historically brutal Thursday at Lancaster Country Club.

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Nelly Korda, the No. 1 player in women's golf, had a shocker of a start in the U.S. Women's Open when she made a 10 on her third hole and wound up with an 80, matching her worst score as a professional.

The Louisville police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler said he has "no ill will" toward the pro golfer for injuries the detective said he suffered while directing traffic after a fatal accident during the PGA Championship.

“The second I saw PuttView, I knew it would make our putter testing better for millions of golfers,” says Adam Beach, MyGolfSpy Founder and Owner. “It’s the equivalent of when launch monitors first came out. There’s no going back.”

“It’s just better.”

MyGolfSpy is excited to announce a partnership with PuttView, makers of indoor interactive putting greens, to bring the company’s augmented reality technology to our new testing facility. After more than a year of planning, we’re excited to announce the centerpiece of the new 5,000-sqaure-foot MyGolfSpy headquarters: a 35’ x 25’ PuttView putting green.

In designing our new test facility, MyGolfSpy worked with PuttView to create a customized putting green as well as new software tools that will elevate our putter tests.

The addition of a PuttView putting green gives us the capability to test a variety of putt conditions including uphill, downhill and breaking putts from varying distances.

Jordan Spieth isn’t lost in the abyss.

He is, according to Data Golf, the 42nd-best player in the world. He is 51st in the FedEx Cup standings—one spot ahead of Mark Hubbard and one behind Taylor Moore. Most of his underlying metrics are solid, including a big jump forward in how well he drives the ball.

Spieth isn’t lost. He’s just a good—but nowhere close to great—PGA Tour player.

The Spieth Plateau

It’s hard to believe that it was 11 years ago when a 19-year-old Jordan Spieth won the 2013 John Deere Classic in dramatic fashion by holing a bunker shot on the 72nd hole and then winning a playoff over Zach Johnson and David Hearn.

Spieth was an immediate sensation, winning five times in 2015. Two of those wins were majors—and Spieth had a realistic shot at capturing the grand slam. He fell one birdie short of a playoff in that year’s Open Championship at St Andrews and lost a duel against Jason Day in the ensuing PGA Championship.

If you’re planning a trip to the famous Las Vegas strip, remember to bring your golf clubs along. The Vegas area has some impressive courses and even PGA Tour stops. 

Shadow Creek

Designer: Tom FazioYardage: Approximately 7,560 yardsCost: Up to $1250

Shadow Creek started out as the private golf club of Steve Wynn, the infamous real estate magnate.  It’s technically a public course but access is limited to MGM Resorts guests. Even as a guest, you’ll pay about $1,250 a round. Shadow Creek is known for pristine conditioning, waterfalls and lakes, all in the middle of the desert. If you are a high roller and want a premium Vegas experience, you’ll have to work your way onto this one.

Bali Hai Golf Club

Designer: Lee Schmidt and Brian CurleyYardage: 7,002 yardsCost: Approximately $169 to $299

Bali Hai is a tropical-themed public golf course right on the Las Vegas Strip. The tropical plants, palm trees and acres of water features help you feel like you combined your Vegas vacation with a quick trip to the South Pacific. Bali Hai always works its way to the top of the rankings for best courses in Vegas because of its visual appeal and impressive course conditions. 

Wynn Golf Club

Designer: Tom FazioYardage: 6,722 yardsCost: Approximately $550

The Wynn Golf Club (yes, the same Wynn) is located right behind the Wynn Las Vegas resort (ditto). This Tom Fazio design features waterfalls, streams and impressive aesthetics. If you want a high-end round in the heart of Vegas, add this one to the list. Tip: Reserve your tee time at least 30 days in advance. 

Rio Secco Golf Club

Designer: Rees JonesYardage: 7,313 yardsCost: About $250 to $500

Rio Secco is a Rees Jones course known for its elevation changes, deep bunkers, large greens and undulating fairways. If your game needs a tune-up, stop in at the Butch Harmon School of Golf located at Rio Secco. If you like a good test of golf, beautiful views and dramatic elevation changes, try Rio Secco.

Auburn senior J.M. Butler won the anchor match Wednesday to give the Tigers the final point they needed to beat Florida State and capture their first NCAA title in men's golf.

The U.S. Women's Open returns to Lancaster this weekend as Allisen Corpuz looks to defend her title and Nelly Korda plays for her seventh win this season.

Brian Blanchard and Sam Engel beat teenagers Blades Brown and Jackson Herrington 2 up to win the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship on Wednesday.

It's time for the 2024 PGA RBC Canadian Open. Will Nick Taylor successfully defend his 2023 title? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN+ now.

Every shot in your game can be corrected with a consistent tempo. Every club in your bag is a different weight and different length to accommodate your shots of different distances. Your driver, fairway woods, hybrids and irons all have different contact points with the ground during your swing. For a consistent impact (with each club), you need a consistent tempo, for your backswing and downswing.

Golf is a simple game if you can only control your mind and point of impact with every club.

Tom Watson said that he controls his tempo by saying the word “Edelweiss” for every swing in his game.

I like to use the phrase “One annd Two” where Two is the start of my downswing to a balance finish.

Calm yourself down by choosing the right club to make your shot and then lining up your shot before you move to your stance beside your ball.

In today's edition of Play Smart, XXIO ambassador Nathalie Sheehan explains how you can cure your shanks during the round.

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