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Rickie Fowler, ahead of this week’s Cognizant Classic, was asked about evolution in golf. He had one key wish.

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For a golfer who lived large, Anthony Kim's reintroduction has been surprisingly low key — and, in all its crypticness, a bit weird, too.

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With Nike no longer in the clubs and ball game, it's fair to wonder what Kim will be wielding this week at Royal Greens Golf Club.

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It's time for the 2024 PGA Cognizant Classic! Can Rory McIlroy dethrone 2023 champion Chris Kirk? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN+ now.

Camilo Villegas was named the new chairman of the PGA Tour's Player Advisory Council on Wednesday.

Rory McIlroy said he wanted to give LIV Golf's Talor Gooch "the benefit of the doubt" over comments he made that if the world's No. 2-ranked player wins the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, the accomplishment should come with an asterisk.

Anthony Kim is making his return to professional golf after 12 years away. Here's a look back at why he was one of the most exciting golfers in the game.

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.

What We Tried:

TecTecTec’s new TEAM8 E Golf GPS Earbuds. These little earbuds pair with the TecTecTec app to provide verbal distances to hazards and the flag.

Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Soft Goods Testing and resident sneakerhead. When I play solo, I like to have an earbud to listen to music. The idea of my earbuds reading distances to me was intriguing enough to put these little fellas to the test.

About the TEAM8 E GPS Earbuds

Why might you need golf GPS earbuds?

The value proposition is fairly simple. On the course, they play music and read distances. Off the course, they function just as any other TWS (true wireless) earbud does.

Golf could be in the midst of a short course revolution. 

As we pointed out in last week’s story about night golf becoming more popular, the Google search history for “par-3 golf near me” is up more than 60 percent since the pandemic started, outpacing the growth in general “golf course near me” searches. 

And, according to the National Golf Foundation, 50 percent of new course openings in the United States over the last decade have been nine-hole layouts or short courses. 

It feels like every other course opening is a short course, particularly at resorts and public facilities. Just last year, we saw notable short course openings with the Battlefield at Shangri-La (Oklahoma), The Swing at PGA Omni Frisco (Texas), The Park West Palm Beach (Florida) and Sandhill Crane (Florida). 

There is no mystery in why this is happening. Short courses are packed with advantages: 

Ready to boost your golf game? Discover the beginner-friendly magic of yoga! From improved flexibility to a stronger core and a calmer mind, yoga has the potential to take your golf game to the next level.

In this guide, we’ll explore how yoga can improve your golf game and introduce easy poses that will enhance your swing. We will include some of our favorite brands and items for those new to yoga and looking to get started. Let’s dive in!

How Can Yoga Help Golfers?

Yoga can be highly beneficial for golfers for several reasons by addressing the physical and mental aspects of the game. Here are some key reasons why yoga is particularly helpful for golfers.

Flexibility Improvement

Golf requires a wide range of motion and mobility, especially in the hips, shoulders and spine. Many yoga poses work to increase flexibility in these areas. Improved flexibility allows golfers to execute a full and unrestricted swing with proper rotation while reducing the risk of injury.

Enhanced Balance and Stability

Many yoga poses focus on balance and stability. These poses help golfers develop a strong and stable base, crucial for maintaining control during the different phases of the golf swing. Better balance contributes to more consistent shots and improved overall performance.

European Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen named Anna Nordqvist, Laura Davies, Caroline Martens and Mel Reid as her four vice captains for the 2024 competition.

There has been a recent spat of blogs about improving our golf swing with extreme freedom in almost every part of your body. I noticed that a professional golf trainer, Erika Larkin, was exaggerating statements to get your attention so that you will recall the critical importance of her instruction. I have to admit that we can learn from her instruction, so I used this no brainer to get your attention.

“No legs”: In this example she referenced a WW1 veteran who had lost a leg and became an exceptionally good golfer. KEY POINT: The arc of his swing always hit the lowest point directly off his single left foot (which was his leading foot as a right-handed golfers). So, your ball should be setup just behind that point for best impact. Make sure that the weight of your body finishes balanced on your leading leg. [NOTE: Your drives are teed up so the impact point for your ball needs to be about 4 inches beyond the bottom of the arc of your swing.]

“No Hands”: She suggested that you take your hands out of your swing as over control from a tight grip may be destroying the direction of your swing. A poor grip can open or close your club face during your swing.

“Lazy Arms”: This is my interpretation of her next point. Let the forward rotation of your body control the swing of your arms to generate more power. By letting your forward rotation pull your lazy arms down, you will create wrist lag at the top and extreme power when your arms and hands catch up to your body rotation at the bottom of your swing. I guarantee that this will give your more power, but you may have to play with your ball position to manage your direction control.

No Brain: I had to add this one after reading about a golfer who had a few too many to drink and started to play with the perfection of a pro golfer. As it turned out, the golfer forgot about the pressure to win and started stripping shots to the green and sinking putts. When a golfer in his 4some pointed out his new-found success, he instantly lost his game again. I don’t think that golfing in a drunken state will fix your game. Golf is not a no-brainer.

Jon Rahm told ESPN that Tiger Woods has ghosted his attempts to explain his move to LIV Golf, but Rory McIlroy has responded in a positive manner.

Talor Gooch, the LIV Golf individual champion in 2023 who has not been invited to this year's Masters in April, is questioning the validity of a win at Augusta National if the game's top players are not in the field.

If you’ve been on the fence about TaylorMade’s custom MySymbol golf balls, TaylorMade is running a sweet deal that makes it a no brainer.

Right now, the TP5 and TP5x MySymbol golf balls are buy three get one free. That’s nearly $240 of value for just $165. This limited deal runs through March, so act quickly to claim this exclusive price.

With over 100 symbols to choose from and custom messaging capabilities, it’s never been easier to create your very own custom TaylorMade golf ball.

TaylorMade MySymbol Golf Balls (Buy 3 Get 1 Free)

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Rapsodo continues to push the boundaries of its platform for MLM2PRO and MLM devices with the R-Speed non-impact swing speed platform. The Rapsodo range has been recognized by MyGolfSpy as one of the best values in the launch monitor category. This feature adds a new element for golfers already using the Rapsodo devices or those considering purchasing a Rapsodo device.

Swing Speed Training

The golf world has seen a trend of golfers of all abilities eager to increase swing speed and distance through speed training. With several proven programs available, launch monitor companies are also recognizing this trend. Hence, Rapsodo R-Speed.

What Is R-Speed?

This innovation allows golfers to record and monitor swing speed performance and helps track swing speed gains. R-Speed is a non-impact feature, meaning the user does not need to hit a golf ball for the device to record swing speed. Users can combine this with their speed training programs from companies such as The Stack, SuperSpeed and Rypstick. Where these programs typically rely a separate radar device, golfers can now use the Rapsodo devices as an all-in-one package.

Don’t currently use a swing speed training system? Not a problem. R-Speed works with normal dry swings as well, meaning you can train with any club to record swing speed.

Combined with the Rapsodo R-Cloud, it not only tracks the swing speeds of each session but captures video of each swing. This allows users to watch and dissect their swings in real time. Users can also view recent swings frame by frame to see where changes and improvements can be made.

The words “common sense” and “golf rules” don’t always go together, do they?

Yes, the Rules of Golf are sacred and exist for good reason. The rules are the last stand against chaos, anarchy and, God help us all, golf balls that go too far.

But what about our “friendly” matches? Do we really need to be Rules Nazis? Are there some common sense modifications that can not only make the game a little more fun but maybe even help move along pace of play?

 Here are a few that we’ve used over the years. And as long as everyone agrees ahead of time, or even agrees during the round itself, the legendary adage applies.

No harm, no foul.

Switzerland is known for fine watches, cheese, chocolate, mountains and more. Not necessarily golf—and justifiably so. When was the last time you heard of someone heading to Switzerland for a golf holiday? Thought so.

But travel with me as I take you on that very thing: a virtual golf trip to Switzerland.

A Little Background

Prior to moving to Switzerland three years ago, I did some research about golfing here. Switzerland isn’t a small country and while there is a good variety of courses, they are very spread out. There are just over 100 courses and only two-thirds have 18 holes.

Golf’s History In Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the most expensive places in the world to live. To give you a quick idea, a Big Mac meal is about $22 USD. The cost of golf isn’t much different and, while reasonable rates can be found, the traditional golf stigma is pervasive.

Historically, golf in Switzerland was only for the elite. Public courses were rare, private clubs were the norm. Only recently has there been a shift in philosophy to cater towards public golfers.

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. 

What We Tried:

Makefield Putter “Makefit Kit”. This kit allows you to try a Makefield Putter at home before you buy. It also allows you to dial in the fit to find what’s right for your stroke.

Who Tried It:

Robert Canady. I’ve been with MyGolfSpy for six years as past Forum director and a current moderator. Anyone who has read my topics on the Forum knows I’m a sucker for two things: the newest driver and an opportunity to be fitted for any club in my bag. The Makefield Makefit Kit seemed like a very cool and inexpensive way to add another fitting to my resume.

What is Makefield?

They are a direct-to-consumer putter company formed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Theirs is a pretty cool journey and you can read more about them here Makefield Putter Story.

What is the Makefit Kit?

One of the challenges all DTC companies face is getting their product in front of golfers. They typically don’t have any retail presence. In addition, getting golfers to buy something they have not seen and held in their own hands, especially something as personal as a putter, can be a big obstacle. You can argue the putter is the one club a golfer needs to see at address and feel it in their hands as it’s a club that relies on touch and feel.