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On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar, Korn Ferry Tour rookie Ricky Castillo talks about winning in his professional debut.

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Parker McLachlin, aka Short Game Chef, shows amateurs how to gauge their backswing length for golf shots between 50-125 yards.

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Padraig Harrington may seem too old to play in the Ryder Cup, but his scores would say otherwise. His chances hinge on his play this week.

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When golfers misbehave on the course, superintendents take note. We asked supers which forms of rule-breaking most irk them.

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Q: PING i59 irons: Why aren’t staff players gaming these in the bag? Feels like a majority are going towards either,  

a) i-series (ex: i230) 

b) Older models (ex: S55) 

Seems a bit odd that staff aren’t using the “newest technology” that their company has to offer for player’s irons. – @TheColbyWatson 

It’s not unusual for PGA TOUR pros to play older models and some brands (PING, for example) are less aggressive than others when it comes to pushing new stuff into their bags. 

That helps to explain the older stuff. 

With respect to the i59, it’s not something I tend to think of as a true “Tour” iron. The design is more along the lines of a compact, weak-lofted player’s distance iron. To reference another manufacturer’s lineup, it’s more Mizuo Pro 225 than JPX Tour. 

While those types of hollow-body constructions have become popular with amateurs of varying skill levels, when they’re found on Tour, it’s typically limited to the longer irons in blended sets. 

By contrast, the i-series (currently the i230) is a cavity-back design. While I wouldn’t call it a 1-for-1 with the Titleist T100, it does seem to have carved out a similar niche as an iron that satisfies both the best players in the world and average golfers within the low- to mid-handicap range. 

PING’s fourth PING Slam PLD limited-edition putter is available July 18 at 2 p.m. Eastern.The fully milled PING Anser commemorates Seve Ballesteros’ 1988 Open Championship victory.Fittingly, 88 putters will be available with a MSRP of $990

Closing out the PING Slam

Just like that, the final limited-edition “PING Slam” putter has been unveiled. What’s a PING Slam? In 1988, all four men’s major champions used PING putters.

So far, those 1988 champions secured victories with a Pal, a Pal 2 and a Zing 2. For the fourth major of 1988, PING is honoring Seve Ballesteros’ Open Championship win with his Anser.

OK, so chronologically the Open Championship was the third major of 1988. PING knows that but they wanted to save Seve’s limited edition for last. I get that. Seve was arguably the best PING pro ever.

When I visited the PING Gold Putter Vault, I was amazed at the number of gold putters that came from Seve’s wins. Where other golfers had one or two, Seve had rows of them. In total, there were 47 gold Ansers in the vault. Five of them were solid gold as Seve won four other majors with his Anser in addition to the Open Championship in 1988.

So many wins, so much gold!

Profiling Dragon Skin grips without referencing Harry Potter and the fire-breathing reptilian beasts Harry, Hermione and Ron encounter during their epic Hogwarts adventures?  

C’mon.  Potter guy here.  

I read the books, binge-watch the movies once a year, even went to see J.K. Rowling’s Cursed Child performed on stage. (Sorry, no spoilers.) 

So this seemed an obvious segue into Dragon Skin, a burgeoning grip brand named after the mythical winged serpent that has long symbolized “strength” in folklore.  

Founders of Dragon Skin   

Hogwarts wizards they are not but Rusty Estes and Masashi Kamoda, industry veterans with longtime ties to the PGA TOUR and multiple OEMs, are the principals behind Dragon Skin.  

With all the excitement around the Barbie movie, it's only fitting to translate that hype to the golf course through outfits and accessories.

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Ricky Castillo took the Korn Ferry Tour by surprise with a win in his pro debut, but golf might only be his second-best talent.

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Robby Berger took an unlikely path to golf royalty. Now he's become a reminder of nearly everything that's good about the game.

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The 2023 Open Championship will be the 13th contested at Royal Liverpool. Here are some of its more famous champions.

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If you mark your ball on the green to clean it, do you *have* to pick up the marker before you putt? Rules Guy has the answer.

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To celebrate Ballesteros' accomplishment, Ping plans to release a PLD Limited Anser during the Open Championship.

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The latest edition of GOLF's Fully Equipped mailbag takes a look at the benefits of blade and set pitching wedges.

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How to watch the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open on Friday, including a full Round 2 TV schedule, streaming times and more.

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Lucas Glover continued the hot streak that began when he switched to a long putter, shooting a 9-under 63 for a one-shot lead in the Barbasol Championship.

Jaravee Boonchant holed out from 128 yards for eagle on No. 10 on her second shot of the round and had a 7-under 64 for a share of the first-round lead with Linn Grant in the LPGA Tour's Dana Open.

Here’s why this golf thought annoys two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer. “If you say that, you have no IQ, I'm sorry.”

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Defending champion Tony Romo opened as the favorite to win the American Century golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nevada while Charles Barkley has the longest odds in the field.

Billy Horschel uses a curious arrangement for his balls on the range — but he does so for a very good reason.

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