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2022 ELECTRIC GOLF PUSH CART BUYER’S GUIDE

Are you a walker or a rider?

More and more of us are starting to walk when playing golf but you might have one thing to maximize the experience: An electric golf push cart, aka a trolley.

Despite their widespread popularity elsewhere in the world, U.S. golfers are just getting the message. And they are getting it big time with many companies selling out of inventory almost immediately. The question is, which ones should you keep your eye on and which ones should you avoid?

Our 2022 test included electric golf push carts that are manual, ones with a remote and others that follow your every step. No matter which one you prefer, you should read on to see which one is best for you.

Winner: Motocaddy M7 Remote

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If you want the best electric golf push cart, go for the Motocaddy M7 Remote. It comes with a remote that is easy to use and very responsive. After 18 holes, you can just put it away and not have to worry about charging it,  thanks to its 36-hole battery life. The M7 comes with a kickback wheel ensuring the cart never topples over on steep uphill lies. Throw in a USB charging port along with a two-year warranty and you have the winner of the 2022 Most Wanted Electric Golf Push Cart test.

Rory McIlroy is the consensus betting favorite to win the U.S. Open this week at sportsbooks around the U.S.

Bryson DeChambeau says he doesn't plan to play in the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship next week at TPC River Highlands.

USGA CEO Mike Whan said it was appropriate to allow suspended by the PGA Tour players to play in this week's U.S. Open, but added that he could foresee a day when it's more difficult for them to qualify.

If you follow David Dusek of Golfweek on Twitter, you no doubt saw this eye-opening little gem on Brooks Keopka and Srixon yesterday…

Brooks Koepka appears to have switched to a TaylorMade M5 driver and the 2017 Titleist Pro V1x ball in preparation for the 2022 U.S. Open. https://t.co/gR6YWbcX1T pic.twitter.com/Jvm2sky1yf

— David Dusek (@Golfweek_Dusek) June 14, 2022

Yep, on the eve of the 2022 US Open, Brooks Koepka is switching both his driver and his golf ball. According to Dusek, the two-time Open champ is going back to the 2017 Titleist ProV1x (the ball he used to win all four of his majors) and his old TaylorMade M5 driver, which he used to win the 2019 PGA Championship.

Koepka signed a full bag and ball deal with Srixon-Cleveland last year, a deal that included both the Srixon ZX7 driver and the new Srixon Z-STAR Diamond golf ball. Srixon proudly announced at launch that the ball was actually designed with Koepka in mind.

Who can win? Who has the best betting value? What props are the most interesting? Our experts look at the 2022 U.S Open from all angles.

The drama between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf will take a brief break over four days as players vie for the U.S. Open title. So who has a chance?

VERDICT

Ever wondered what rangefinder the PGA TOUR pros use during their practice rounds?

A whopping 98 percent use a Bushnell rangefinder, specifically the Bushnell Pro XE. And for good reason.

Our testing proved that, without question, the Bushnell Pro XE is the best rangefinder on the market. The optics are incredibly clear, making locking onto the pin that much easier. It also performed well in the features category and in its speed locking onto its target. But where it shines—and isn’t this the primary purpose of a rangefinder?—is how accurate the Bushnell Pro XE is. So if you want the best of the best, get the Pro XE by Bushnell.

Pros:

Best rangefinder of 2022Magnetic mountExceptional optics and visual clarityQuickly acquires and locks onto targetAdjusts for climate and temperature

Cons:

Red yardage display can fade in and out

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The drama between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf will take a brief break over four days as players vie for the U.S. Open title. So who has a chance?

Although the decision is not his, Bryson DeChambeau said he hopes to play both the LIV and PGA tours. "I want to play where people can see great entertainment. I want to deliver that anywhere I'm at," he told Golf Channel.

Justin Thomas on the LIV Golf Invitational Series being the talk inside the sport the past few weeks: 'It's sad.'

Jay Monahan was critical of the LIV Golf tour, calling it a "series of exhibition matches" as compared to the "pure competition" of the PGA Tour.

Phil Mickelson was asked a variety of questions Monday, from what he'd say to the national chair of the 9/11 Families United coalition, to his expected reception from the fans outside of Boston, to his future schedule.

Two-time U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka says that he's tired of talking about LIV Golf and that the continued conversation has cast a shadow over this week's major.

Who can win? Who has the best betting value? What props are the most interesting? Our experts look at the 2022 U.S Open from all angles.

The Country Club won't be a bomber friendly, Brooks gets chippy, field factoids, the best things said, Barkley's awkward Live From hit and the USGA touts digital viewing options.