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The priorities of the brave new professional golf world are perfectly clear. 

And the golf fan, you can be sure, is at the bitter end of that priority list. 

What other conclusion can be drawn after the events of the past two years and the past two weeks? The people who enjoy watching men’s pro golf have been worn down like an unchanged grip. 

In a recent MyGolfSpy Twitter poll with more than 7,000 votes, nearly 50 percent of golf fans said they would watch less competitive golf in 2024. They might be watching golf in other places but their collective desire to seek out the pro game could be waning. 

“Honestly, I enjoy watching many of the golfers on YouTube more than the PGA Tour,” wrote one commenter. “More personality and humor. Frankly, it is a more entertaining product than the PGA Tour.” 

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Sarah Stone gives her 3 reasons why a golf rangefinder should be in the bag of every high-handicapper.

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The PGA Tour is finally defining its food chain better than before, but the players nearer to the bottom of the new hierarchy are upset.

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On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar, Lee Trevino weighed in on a number of golf's hot topics, including Collin Morikawa's rare penalty at the Hero.

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Full 2023 PNC Championship Friday TV coverage for Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods Pro-Am round, including Peacock streaming times.

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The latest PGA Tour tax filings, reported on Wednesday by Sportico, show the true cost of the battle that has upended the sport.

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Costco this week rolled out one of its most highly anticipated golf products with the release of its Kirkland Signature driver.

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In today's edition of Play Smart, we hear from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Scott Munroe on how to improve your game from home this winter.

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Days after the anticipated release of the Kirkland Signature Irons, the new Kirkland Signature Adjustable Driver just hit Costco.com

Priced to move ($199), the Kirkland Signature Adjustable Driver, as the name suggests, features an 10.5 degree head with an adjustable hosel. Can this driver take the crown as the undisputed value champ?

Here’s what you need to know about what could be the best deal in golf.

Right handed onlyTrue Temper EvenFlow Riptide Graphite Shaft (Stiff and Regular Flex)Lamkin Crossline 360 Grip10.5 Degree Loft (Loft settings: 9.5, 10.5, 10.5 Draw, 11.5)Includes Headcover and WrenchMulti-material construction

What We Know About the Kirkland Signature Adjustable Driver

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I’ll be honest, we won’t know a whole lot about performance until we get this baby in hand (don’t worry, it’s on the way). That said, there are a few things we can infer (and predict) based on the product photos.

Multi-Material Construction

The Kirkland Signature Driver features multi-material construction. It has a carbon composite crown, titanium sole and a titanium face with variable face thickness (fairly standard overall).

Loraloma at Thomas Ranch, near Austin, has a David McLay Kidd course coming in 2024, along with an impressive suite of non-golf extras.

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Jon Rahm has decided to lay low and avoid public events until February after agreeing to jump from the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf in a big-money move.

You could look at Wilson Fit AI as just an app to help you select golf clubs.

You’d be wrong.

You could also be fashionably cynical and say it’s just a gimmick. And you could act all dismissive and say since it’s from Wilson Golf, it’s irrelevant in golf equipment’s big picture.

And you’d be wrong on both of those counts, too.

It’s not often we see something that makes us go all wide-eyed and say, “Wait, it does what?”  But, friends, Wilson Fit AI is one of those things.

Lee Trevino joined GOLF's Subpar Podcast and explained why he sent Jack Nicklaus' wife, Barbara, 30 dozen roses during the 1990 season.

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Familiar faces will fight for PGA Tour cards at Q-school this week including Tour winners, major contenders, Presidents Cuppers and more.

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We all have choices in life. As we age, we tend to slow down and take it easy before we die. Or you can put more effort into exercise to enjoy your aging years. Golf is an exercise, but your body needs a lot of upkeep to generate more success in your game. Get with the program. It’s up to you.

A 2009 study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine determined that DYNAMIC STRETCHING exercise is significantly more important for your golf game than static stretching or no stretching at all. Dynamic stretching produced significantly greater club head speeds, greater ball speeds, straighter swing path and more centered clubface impact.

If you want to see immediate improvements in your game, start using a series of dynamic golf stretches before you play each round. Try starting with the following stretches (which I found on YouTube: Bing Videos) . For each exercise grip one of your clubs near each end.

1-Squat while lifting your hands over your head and then return to the standing position.

2-Hold your club across the back of your shoulders and alternately, rotate to either side and return to center.

The addition of Spain's Jon Rahm, the third-ranked golfer in the world, is validation of the circuit's 54-hole format that incorporates individual and team golf, Greg Norman told ESPN.

Golf is extraordinary. It challenges you, teaches life lessons and encourages fellowship. It also allows you to immerse yourself in breathtaking art. I am not talking about art hanging in museums. I am talking about the art of a golf course and a destination. 

As golfers, we know the famous golf destinations: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Torrey Pines Golf Course and St Andrews. The list goes on and on and should include a lesser-known destination.

California’s Coachella Valley. Specifically, Indian Wells Golf Resort. 

Indian Wells Golf Resort

Indian Wells Golf Resort is smack dab in the middle of Coachella Valley. Why is it a destination worth considering? It is a resort with a twist. It’s a 36-hole municipal golf facility. That’s right. It’s technically a “muni.” While the City of Indian Wells owns the property, it outsources its management to Troon Golf. I can personally attest that Troon’s presence brings life, hospitality and high customer satisfaction standards to Indian Wells Golf Resort.

Beauty and The Beast

Fun fact: Beauty and the Beast was my favorite movie as a child, according to my parents. These days, I can aptly apply that phrase to two phenomenally different golf courses: The Celebrity and The Players. 

See when Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods tee off on Friday at the 2023 PNC Championship, along with complete PNC Friday tee times.

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Unlocking the skill of changing golf shaft adapters can significantly broaden the horizons for golfers, enabling them to seamlessly switch between shafts and heads based on their preferences.

Fortunately, the process of changing golf shaft adapters is relatively straightforward, offering the flexibility to experiment with diverse shafts in different heads. This transformation has proven to be a game-changer, especially when encountering enticing sales on preferred shafts with mismatched adapters.

In this guide, we will walk you through a step-by-step process on how to change a golf shaft adapter, delving into essential tools, cleaning techniques and the installation of the new adapter, providing an accessible resource for golfers seeking budget-friendly ways to explore and experiment with new shafts and clubs.

Tools You Need:

Bench vise – Amazon Bench Vise under $25 Shaft puller – Value Shaft Extractor ToolDrill with wire brush – 6 Piece Wire Brush Set ($9.99)Epoxy and sticks – Epoxy Supplies from Golfworks.caTape or paper for mixing/cleaning epoxySandpaper (X grit)Heat gun – Amazon Heat GunGlovesNew adapter (also called loft sleeve or adapter sleeve)Optional: OEM adapter saver kit – 5 Piece SetOptional: Ferrules

Time To Complete

This is not a process to rush. Allocate adequate time for a proper job, allowing the epoxy to set as per instructions. The process should take around 20 minutes but most epoxy mixes should sit for a minimum of 30 minutes before use with many requiring 24 hours to fully cure. Read all epoxy instructions before starting.

Step 1: Set Up Your Workstation

Similar to regripping a golf club, take the time to properly set up your workstation. Have epoxy bottles, tape, sandpaper and a drill with a wire brush ready. Ensure the heat gun is plugged in and ready to go.

In a surprise, Netflix released viewership data for the first time ever on Tuesday, offering a glimpse at the golf docuseries 'Full Swing.'

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