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Asked why his 76-year-old caddie, "Fluff" Cowan, is still caddying on both the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions, Jim Furyk had five words.

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Phil Mickelson is in the market for a new caddie. The six-time major champion broke the news that his brother, Tim, is retiring.

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A look at the gear setup Nelly Korda has used to win twice on the LPGA Tour so far this season and regain the No. 1 ranking in the world.

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Bettinardi produces their first-ever sets of irons.The MB24 irons are muscle-back irons and the CB24 are cavity-backs.Both sets feature multi-material forged solid construction.MSRP $1,600 at Bettinardi.com

Do you like surprises? I do. Good surprises, anyway. In this day and age where all information is everywhere, good surprises seem few and far between. Rarely does something happen without spoilers.

I was very surprised when I received an email last month from Bettinardi asking for my iron specs.

Not putter specs. Iron specs.

Surprise! Bettinardi, a company that has been making putters since the last century, has created, not one, but two sets of forged irons. How about that?

Maybe we could have anticipated this since Bettinardi has made wedges for quite a few years now. Even so, the move from making wedges to full iron sets seems like a big jump.

After being forced to postpone its start date due to a storm that wrecked a state-of-the-art simulator golf arena, TGL has officially rescheduled its inaugural season. 

The high-tech, indoor simulator league backed by the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is slated for primetime Tuesday night ESPN broadcasts starting in January 2025. TGL was originally slated to start this past January before Mother Nature intervened. 

There will be a lot of shoulder shrugs about Tomorrow’s Golf League, centered around two-hour matches, shot clocks, timeouts and arbitrary teams representing random cities. 

At the same time, TGL has more than enough runway to surprise next year. I would argue that, from an entertainment perspective, it has significantly more potential than LIV. 

I get it. After all that has occurred in professional golf over the past few years, it’s hard to rally emotionally for yet another idea designed to put more money in the hands of elite professional golfers and other key stakeholders. 

How many times have you been having a steady round and, boom, from nowhere, a triple bogey or worse derails your round?

For me, the answer is weekly but my point is that we have all been there and there is nothing worse. Bad shots are inevitable but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to be done.

Here are five tips to help minimize the card-busting high scores.

1. Know Your Tendencies

Knowing your tendencies and choosing targets around those tendencies can save you strokes immediately. Shot Scope, industry leaders in golf technology and performance tracking, recently launched the MyStrategy feature which allows golfers to create their own unique course strategy based on their personal performance data.

Cool, but what if I don’t track my shots?

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Shane Lowry of Ireland -- Ryder Cup teammates in the past, though they played only one session together -- are entering next month's Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour's only team competition.

After an unsuccessful launch attempt of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's tech-infused golf league, a new date of Jan. 7 has been announced for TGL, with matches set to air in prime time on ESPN and ESPN+.

Getting better at golf can be expensive—worth it, but expensive. Golf training aids range in price from $10 to more than $500. We put together some of the best golf training aids for less than $100. You’ll find that each option on this list is designed to assist your golf game (maybe more than one area of your game) and help contribute to lower scores without breaking the bank. 

Eyeline Golf Speed Trap

The Eyeline Golf Speed Trap is designed to help you hit straighter shots. The tool creates a path that you swing through to help eliminate shots like slices and hooks. The adjustable rods let you determine how precise you want to be. 

Although you can get a similar setup using alignment sticks, the adjustable (padded) rods make it much easier to visualize and practice. The Eyeline Golf Speed Trap can be used in both the short and long games. 

Who it’s for: Golfers who struggle with swing path and accuracy will find the Eyeline to be a good solution. It’s also a good slice-correcting aid. 

GoSports Golf Pure Strike Golf Training Discs

These Pure Strike Golf Training Discs from GoSports may be cheap but they can make at-home practice a lot more effective. You’ll like this training aid if you struggle with thin shots or are known for skulling one across the green. 

There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised. 

H2: What We Tried:

The Tifosi Sanctum sunglasses. These budget-friendly sunglasses will run you just $35.

H2: Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Soft Goods Testing and resident sneakerhead. I’ve recently been learning more and more about sunglasses. My wife is concerned it’ll overtake my shoe addiction. I say, “Why not both?”

Do you ever hit a drive off the first tee and instantly know it will be a good day on the course? The secret? It could be your tempo. When your tempo is on, the game is just easier. The next time your tempo feels off, try one of my favorite golf tempo drills before frustration sets in. These drills will help you remember what easy golf feels like. 

What Is Tempo?

Tempo refers to the pace of your swing. The easiest way to think about “tempo” is to think of it as the “rhythm” of your swing. Although there is no perfect formula for good golf tempo, many great players have a 3:1 backswing-to-downswing ratio. 

What does that mean? Take three counts (1, 2, 3) to swing the club back and one to swing down and through. Players with great tempo keep it consistent regardless of the shot being played or the club in their hand.

Having said that, tempo can change slightly in the short game and many golfers find a 2:1 ratio effective for shorter shots. 

4 Golf Tempo Drills To Get Your Tempo Back 

I’ll give you four of my favorite golf tempo drills. I suggest trying each of these but, ideally, find one that becomes your go-to drill when things are not going your way. 

The bedrock foundation of each and every golf swing begins with the proper stance. It impacts your accuracy, power and overall performance on the course. In this short tutorial, we’ll delve into the key elements of a proper golf stance.

Understanding the Basics:

Let’s start by understanding the basic principles that contribute to a balanced and effective setup. Start by positioning your feet shoulder-width apart, creating stability and a solid base. Your weight should be evenly distributed between both feet, with a slight flex in the knees to promote flexibility and maintain balance throughout your swing. Weight distribution will change throughout the swing but staying on the balls of your feet helps maintain balance.

Alignment is equally crucial. Ensure your feet, knees, hips and shoulders are parallel to the target line. This promotes a straighter shot trajectory and minimizes the chances of slicing or hooking the ball. When practicing your stance, an alignment stick can aid in determining if you are aimed properly at the target. In relation to the golf ball position, the alignment stick should be between your feet and the ball, to provide a reference point to the target. A second alignment stick can be used perpendicular to the target. This will provide a reference point for the middle of your stance and placement of the front foot, in relation to the golf ball.

The Grip Matters

Let’s briefly touch on the importance of a proper grip. A sound grip complements your stance, forming the cornerstone of a cohesive swing. Ensure a neutral grip, with the V-shape between your thumb and forefinger of your lead hand pointing towards your trailing shoulder. This neutral grip promotes a square clubface at impact, enhancing your ability to control the ball’s direction.

The Proper Width and Flex

Achieving the ideal width and flex in your stance is pivotal. Your feet should be positioned just beyond shoulder-width apart, creating a solid base for your swing. Experiment with your stance width to find what feels most comfortable and provides optimal balance.

Nelly Korda made bogey on her final two holes Sunday to fall into a playoff and atoned for it quickly, making a 12-foot birdie putt to beat Ryann O'Toole in the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship in California to return to No. 1 in the world.

Padraig Harrington won the Hoag Classic on Sunday at windy Newport Beach Country Club for his seventh PGA Tour Champions victory, rebounding from a double bogey with birdies on the final two holes.

Peter Malnati got a great break with the tournament on the line and followed that with an even better shot, making a late birdie on his way to a 4-under 67 to win the Valspar Championship on Sunday and earn his first trip to the Masters.

PGA Tour pro Robby Shelton followed a chip-in birdie with an incredibly rare albatross on Sunday at the 2024 Valspar Championship.

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Check out our list of how much money each player in the field came away with at the 2024 Valspar Championship.

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GOLF Teacher to Watch Derek Swoboda has a fun drill to keep you engaged while you work on improving your putting and chipping.

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