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The judge who ruled against three LIV golfers' attempt at an injunction to play in the FedEx Cup playoffs said they didn't show the PGA Tour harmed them.

Q2 Financial Reports: Callaway and Acushnet – Key Takeaways

Callaway’s net sales for Q2 top $1.1 billion with $105 million in net profit.Callaway expects to approach $4 billion in sales this year.Acushnet’s Q2 sales reach $658 million with $66.6 million in net profit.Acushnet’s net profits are down 18 percent from Q2 2021.

The second-quarter financial reports for Callaway and Acushnet have been out for about a week and that’s given us some time to digest what both reports are telling us. As you’d expect, Callaway continues its juggernaut pace in sales and profitability. Meanwhile, on the surface, it appears some puzzling things are going on at Acushnet. But once you dive into the details, you’ll find the big picture tells a slightly different story.

And since “diving in” is one of the things we love doing, let’s get at it.

Here’s our standard disclaimer: We are not nor do we claim to be financial experts or investment counselors. We’re folks who love golf—both the game and the business—and we like to read.

Q2 Financial Reports: Callaway Strikes Again

In May, Callaway reported an unprecedented $1.04 billion in first-quarter sales.

So what does Callaway do for an encore?

2022 WATER BOTTLE BUYER’S GUIDE

Did you know 480 billion plastic water bottles are used worldwide every year?

So before you go rolling your eyes at the fact that we actually researched a Buyer’s Guide for golf water bottles, think of the enormous impact plastic water bottles have on our fragile environment and what you can do to help.

There are many different types of reusable bottles to keep your liquid hot or cold. We have tested some of the leaders in the industry to help you find the one that best fits your needs.

Whether you’re looking to buy a golf water bottle today, want some buying advice or just a closer look at what’s on the market, this guide will help you find the perfect fit.

Winner: Hydro Flask Wide Mouth

If you’re looking for a water bottle that is durable and performs in all weather conditions, you need the Hydro Flask Wide Mouth. It has a robust outer shell with a stainless steel inner cylinder that keeps your liquid cold or warm for hours. It also comes with a straw to regulate the amount of intake to ensure you don’t get a face full of liquid. Throw in a carry loop and you have the Most Wanted Water Bottle of 2022.

At the end of televised rounds of golf, commentators attempt to glean nuggets of thoughts from the pros. Often they never really answers the questions but occasionally you really get a good insight into the success for their game. Instead of flipping your PVR fast forward, you may learn some good strategies by listening to the pros. Every successful golfer has their own game plan.

I heard an interview with Brooks Koepka who described his swing thought as “no thought at all”. He knew the swing that was needed to execute his draw or fade or height of shot to avoid trouble or land on a green. His mind blocked out any other thought as he simple executed the swing needed to make the perfect shot to the point where he wanted to land his ball. He couldn’t explain any thought process as his mind seemed to go into a blank zone as he executes the shot that he wants.

In the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield in Scotland, after the 3rd round when Ashleigh Buhai, a South African, was leading that Major tournament by 5 strokes she was asked about her success. She simply said that she “followed her process”. She simply stuck to her routine for every type of shot. She knew what she wanted to execute and simply blocked extraneous thoughts from her mind after she made her club selection, setup her stance and fixed her grip. She actually visualized her past successful swings and swing speed in the image of another great South African golfer: Ernie Els. He made a deliberately controlled backswing and release through the ball WITHOUT TRYING TO KILL HIS BALL.

Ashleigh was actually building confidence with ever swing by focusing ONLY ON HER SUCCESSES. When playing on links courses in Scotland, you can only control the direction and length of your shot. The surface of every fairway can throw your ball in any direction. You can’t be focused on the result of your last shot. You can only apply your mind on making a success of your next shot.

Buhai, the 84th ranked player in the world, was leading the Women’s Open. She ultimately landed in a terrible bunker and lost her lead but won it back in a playoff. One mishit almost lost the tournament, but she stuck to her process, blocked the thought of losing and won the tournament. You may never be in her position, but you should keep your mind on the perfect swing that you practice. GOLFSTR+ is a training aid that helps you practice 6 key corrections in your swing. Buy one today at www.GOLFSTR.com

Golfers Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas agreed with a judge's decision to deny three LIV Golf members from participating in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs. "Common sense prevailed," McIlroy said.

Eight-time PGA Tour winner Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship with a neck injury.

The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs are set to begin. Here is how to watch the first event in the three-week race to the finish -- the FedEx St. Jude Championship -- on ESPN+.

MyGolfSpy Ball Lab is where we quantify the quality and consistency of the golf balls on the market to help you find the best ball for your money. Today, we’re taking a look at the 2022 Bridgestone Tour B RX. To learn more about our test process, how we define “bad” balls, check out our About MyGolfSpy Ball Lab page.

About the Bridgestone Tour  B RX

While the TOUR B RX doesn’t get any love on the PGA TOUR, it has been Lexi Thompson’s ball of choice of late. Made famous by Matt Kuchar’s dad, Bridgestone classifies the TOUR B as for golfers with speeds below 105.

It’s no secret that we’re not fans of compression-based ball fitting but what you should take from that is that the BX trends to the soft side and with that comes a bit higher flight and lower spin than the “over 105” offerings.

Bridgestone Tour B RX Construction

Like everything else in the Bridgestone TOUR B lineup, the RX has three-piece construction. It offers a 338-dimple injection-molded urethane cover with REACTIV IQ technology. The Bridgestone TOUR B RX is produced at the company’s factory in Covington, Ga.

Our betting experts offer their advice for the first playoff golf event of the PGA Tour from TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tenn.

The focus moves from the courtroom to the golf course as the season-ending FedEx Cup playoffs get going.

Kamaiu Johnson hit a 97-yard bunker shot to a foot for birdie on the final hole and a 5-under 67 that gave him a one-shot victory Tuesday in the Mastercard APGA Tour Championship.

Rickie Fowler is moving on without Joe Skovron, a childhood friend and the only full-time caddie he has ever had.

A federal judge on Tuesday denied a temporary restraining order to three golfers who were seeking to participate in the FedEx Cup Playoffs after leaving the PGA Tour for the upstart LIV Golf Invitational Series.

Despite published reports that indicate he is leaving the PGA Tour for the rival LIV Golf circuit, Australia's Cameron Smith said Tuesday that he's preparing to win the FedEx Cup playoffs and is a "man of my word."

Scottie Scheffler, golf's top-ranked player, said it's "frustrating" to see players who chose to leave for LIV Golf now suing the PGA Tour.

Scotty Cameron announces four new limited-release Special Select Jet Set putters.Includes two new “Plus” sized versions of the Newport and Newport 2.Available worldwide Aug. 19 at MSRP of $650.

Let’s Have a Black Celebration

Shiny metal putters got you down? Do you long for something a little gloomier on the green? Well, Scotty Cameron is bringing new music for the masses that is sure to enliven (or enervate) your songs of faith and devotion on the course. It’s construction time again. Put a black lines on your ball, and around your eyes. It’s time to grab some great reward, dispatch your fashion, and join the Jet Set.

By now, you have probably picked up on the fact that I listen to too much dark wave, and that these new Camerons feature a black finish. Some of you knew these would be black as soon as you saw the Jet Set name, remembering Scotty’s H-2011 Jet Set limited putter that was released in 2011. Maybe you even sent in your Cameron to the Custom Shop in 2012 for a full Jet Set Junkyard Dog restoration.

So black-finished putters are not new for Scotty Cameron but it has been more than a decade since you could get a black-finished Newport without some DIY rattle-can action. This is the first black-finish release for the 2020 Special Select putters.

That said, is there more to this limited release than just a black finish? Let’s take a tour through the models and then meet back here to discuss our findings.

TaylorMade has launched Hi-Toe 3 wedges.The Hi-Toe 3 features the most-centered CG of any TaylorMade wedge.More loft and bounce options are available.Retail price is $179 or $229 through the MyHi-Toe 3 program.

The greatest benefit of a high-toe wedge is the result of its greatest liability. That’s certainly true for the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 wedge. As TaylorMade’s Bill Price is fond of saying, “form follows function.” And therein lies the rub.

Companies that make high-toe wedges and golfers who play them will tell you that the versatility is unmatched. It’s the advantage that high-toe wedges offer. Unfortunately, that versatility comes at a cost.

For many golfers, the unconventional or “contemporary” (if you’re feeling kind) look of high-toe wedges can be an absolute non-starter before the first ball is even struck.

Look, I get it. If you want to tell me high-toe wedges are unsightly, I won’t fight you on that. Their appeal is not universal but maybe a little bit of ugly is a fair trade for the versatility they can offer.

 

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