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Testers Wanted: Callaway Ai200 and Ai300 Irons

We’re are bringing another newly launch product by way of the latest additions to Callaway’s renowned Apex line of irons—the Apex Ai200 and Ai300 to member testing.

The Apex line has a rich history, originally stemming from the legendary Ben Hogan brand, and has been a go-to for serious golfers since Callaway adopted it. Known for combining the feel of a forged iron with cutting-edge performance, the Apex irons have continually evolved to meet the needs of today’s players.

These new models claim to represent a significant leap forward in golf club technology, blending Callaway’s advanced artificial intelligence design with premium forged construction. The Ai200 is designed for players seeking a balance of distance and precision, featuring a sleek, fully forged hollow-body construction. On the other hand, the Ai300 caters to those needing a more forgiving, game-improvement iron without sacrificing the feel and control that better players demand. Both models are designed to deliver superior consistency, performance, and a modernized look and feel, which is where you come in.

About the testing opportunity

We are seeking three Forum members to test, review, and keep a set of the new Callaway Apex Ai200 or Ai300 irons.

This is your chance to put Callaway’s latest innovations to the test and provide honest feedback on how these clubs perform in various playing conditions. We’re looking for golfers who are eager to evaluate the distance, forgiveness, and precision claims made by Callaway and share their experiences with these new irons.



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10 ways to make the most of your practice time, per top teacher

Golf practice isn't always fun (or easy to consistently do), but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares 10 ways to make the most of it.

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2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3

How to watch the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship on Saturday, including full Saturday TV coverage and streaming information for Round 3.

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'You belong here': How a local legend is motivating this U.S. Amateur contender

Noah Kent is getting hot — and motivated — at just the right time, and the Iowa sophomore is now in the U.S. Amateur semifinals.

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Winless FedEx St. Jude co-leader shares how he's hoping to play the final 2 rounds

FedEx St. Jude co-leader Denny McCarthy has never won on the PGA Tour. On Friday, he revealed how he hopes to play the final 2 rounds.

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Minjee Lee, Khang lead Women's Scottish Open

Minjee Lee and Megan Khang, both seeking their first wins of 2024, lead the Women's Scottish Open by 2 strokes after two rounds.

What is the Best Way to Clean Golf Club Grips?

If you’re thinking, “I don’t care how to clean golf grips, I just want to see how MyGolfSpy justifies such a useless task,” let us be the first to tell you: Cleaning your grips will keep them in good shape for longer. It’ll also make them less slippery, which means you can relax your hands and—maybe—hit better shots.

Of course, with so many tack-restoring approaches scattered around the fairways and sand traps of the internet, it can be hard to find the actual best way to clean grips. Look no further. We tested several methods and are confident we’ve figured it out.

Basic golf grip cleaning tips

The recommended methods below will work regardless of whether you’re cleaning rubber, cord, or some sort of synthetic polymer, but you may find one works better for you and your grips than it did for us. As long as you like how it feels, that’s all that matters. Cleaning each grip took one to two minutes so you’ll probably end up leaving them to dry for longer than you spent scrubbing.

Warning: Do NOT submerge your grips. Dunking them risks water getting into the butt end of the grip and into the shaft where it can corrode your club from the inside. Greg Cavill, Golf Pride‘s global head of engineering, recommends holding each club with the hole pointing down as much as possible, especially when there’s a risk water will sneak inside.

Method No. 1: Soap and warm water

By far the most popular grip-cleaning method, the classic combo of warm water and soap is hard to beat. It’s Old Reliable, and we think it’s the best of the bunch given its versatility and simplicity. Every club felt noticeably more tacky and fresh when we were done.

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Golf Apparel 101: Material Differences

As a general commodity, golf apparel is a tricky subject to write about, at least for me. The category has exploded over the last decade or so but it’s often hard to determine what’s best or, at the very least, what’s best for me.

As far as golf apparel performance goes, it all boils down to the material level. Therein lies the big differences, polo to polo and shorts to shorts.

In order to fully highlight these differences and make them simple for both you and I to understand, I took three pairs of shorts from one of my favorite golf apparel brands and compared them side by side by side. On the surface, they’re all comfortable, well-constructed golf shorts. But at the material level, they’re different.

Breaking down the fabrics in each of these shorts should, in theory, lend itself well to the shopping experience as we try our best to navigate the growing sea of golf apparel.

I’m no materials expert (far from it) but as I’ve sought to understand more about what makes golf apparel different, I’ve learned a lot about it. Let’s talk about the fabrics behind some of my favorite shorts and how they contribute to overall performance.




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The Best Game Improvement Irons of 2024 are on sale for $350

Just a few weeks ago, the Tour Edge Exotics E723 irons dominated our Most Wanted Game Improvement Iron test.

Now, you can snag this powerful set of irons for over 50% off, exclusive to MyGolfSpy readers. Use code EDGEMGS at checkout to save big* on the best game improvement irons of 2024.

Best for forgivenessTop 5 for accuracyTop 5 for distanceOverall Most Wanted Game Improvement Iron winner

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Four Mindset Tricks I Learned From Interviewing Xander Schauffele 

I’ve been fortunate to interview Xander Schauffele about a dozen times since he’s turned pro.
What I’ve noticed about him—similar to other experts in a given craft—is that he’ll share certain golf tips very matter-of-factly, like it’s nothing special. However, when you go back and listen, there’s so much to learn from these truth bombs.

Who cares if he didn’t deliver his thoughts as animatedly as Billy Horschel? Schauffele still shares important tips he’s learned from experience—and that’s something we can all learn from.

Here are four one-liners and concepts Schauffele shared that I believe can help us hackers at home.

1. Don’t put stock into your range warmup

He says amateurs often overthink a lot of decisions and he’s keen on not letting the mind think the tone set on the range carries over much, if at all, to the actual course.

“Honestly, I’ve played some of my best golf shanking it on the range. It’s nice to see good shots on the range but, for the most part, it doesn’t really matter.”

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Kirk leads at St. Jude after ace, Matsuyama second

Hideki Matsuyama lost his wallet in London and his caddie and coach for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs, but finished the day in second at the St. Jude Championship. Chris Kirk leads the event after making a hole-in-one for an opening round 64.

Fang goes from playoff to quarters of US Amateur

One day after Ethan Fang had to survive a playoff, he won two matches Thursday at Hazeltine National to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur that now only has one player left from the top 10 amateurs in the world ranking.

Minjee Lee leads in Scotland with play halted

Minjee Lee had a 5-under 67 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead in the rain-soaked opening round of the Women's Scottish Open.

Malbon Dresses up adidas’ Most Iconic Sneaker

The adidas Samba was, according to most, the undisputed sneaker of the year in 2023. (Yes, there is such an award.)

Its resurgence in classrooms and shopping malls around the globe is perhaps the biggest reason why adidas is forecasting big profits for 2024. Lifestyle and streetwear brands like Kith, Extra Butter and Palace have scooped up opportunities to collaborate on such an iconic shoe.

Now it’s golf’s turn. And there’s no brand more accustomed to collabs of this magnitude than the collab kings themselves: Malbon.

It seems like every week I’ve got news of a new Malbon collab in my inbox. I tend to engage with most as I’m definitely the target demo. But this collab stopped me dead in my tracks.

Admittedly, I’ve never been the biggest fan of the Samba. I just don’t love all-white or all-black shoes. So when I saw that Malbon was interjecting some life and color into the silhouette, I took notice.




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Why America's hottest golf course is cooler than you might expect

Furnace Creek Golf Course is the lowest-elevation course in the world, in a valley known for its record-setting highs. It also has its charms.

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I shot the round of my life at this Canadian oasis. Here's how

GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo recaps his lowest round ever, which came at the difficult Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club.

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Golf Drills

Here are some effective golf drills to improve various aspects of your game, from your swing and putting to chipping and driving:

1. Alignment Drill

  • Objective: Improve aim and alignment.
  • How to Do It: Place two alignment sticks or clubs on the ground – one parallel to your target line (for your feet) and one for your ball position. Use this setup when practicing to ensure your body is properly aligned with your intended target.

2. Swing Plane Drill (The Tee Drill)

  • Objective: Stay on the correct swing plane and avoid slicing or hooking.
  • How to Do It: Place a tee in the ground a few inches ahead of your ball at the same angle as your club’s shaft. As you swing, ensure that your club follows the path indicated by the tee, preventing your club from going too far inside or outside during the backswing and follow-through.

3. Gate Putting Drill

  • Objective: Improve putting accuracy and consistency.
  • How to Do It: Place two tees just wider than your putter’s width about a foot in front of the ball. The goal is to putt the ball through the “gate” without hitting the tees, which encourages a straight stroke.

4. Lag Putting Drill

  • Objective: Improve distance control on long putts.
  • How to Do It: Set up a target circle or marker about 3-5 feet in diameter on the green. Practice hitting long putts (20-40 feet) and aim to get the ball within the circle. This helps develop touch and feel for longer putts.

5. 1-2-3 Chipping Drill

  • Objective: Improve chipping accuracy and consistency.
  • How to Do It: Place three targets at different distances from your chipping position (e.g., 10, 20, and 30 yards). Use the same swing and focus on varying your club selection or backswing length to hit each target accurately. This drill helps with distance control in short game situations.

6. The Chair Drill (Maintain Spine Angle)

  • Objective: Prevent early extension and maintain spine angle during your swing.
  • How to Do It: Set up with a chair or golf bag behind your glutes. As you swing, focus on maintaining contact with the chair through the impact zone. This helps prevent standing up or losing posture during the downswing.

7. The 9 Shot Drill (Ball Flight Control)

  • Objective: Master shot shaping and ball flight control.
  • How to Do It: Practice hitting three different ball flights (draw, straight, and fade) at three different trajectories (high, medium, and low). This versatile drill challenges you to control the clubface and path, making you a more adaptable golfer.

8. Basket Drill for Bunker Shots

  • Objective: Improve control and consistency in bunker play.
  • How to Do It: Place a small basket or target about 10-15 feet away in a practice bunker. Focus on hitting shots that land in the basket or target area consistently. This drill helps with precision in both splash and delicate bunker shots.

9. The Towel Drill (Solid Ball Striking)

  • Objective: Prevent fat or thin shots by improving ball-first contact.
  • How to Do It: Place a towel a few inches behind the ball. The goal is to make contact with the ball without hitting the towel, encouraging proper downward strike and ball-first contact.

10. Speed Control Drill for Putting

  • Objective: Develop better distance control on medium-range putts.
  • How to Do It: Place tees or markers 10, 20, and 30 feet away from your putting spot. Practice putting different distances while focusing on consistent tempo and feel. Aim to stop the ball as close as possible to the tees or markers.

11. Driver Foot Spray Drill (Impact Feedback)

  • Objective: Improve center-face contact with your driver.
  • How to Do It: Spray foot powder or dry shampoo on the face of your driver before hitting balls. The spray leaves an imprint where the ball contacts the face, helping you adjust your setup and swing to find the sweet spot more consistently.

12. Tempo Drill (1-2-3 Count)

  • Objective: Develop a smooth, consistent tempo.
  • How to Do It: Practice your swing with a simple count: “1” on the takeaway, “2” at the top, and “3” on the downswing through impact. This drill emphasizes rhythm and helps prevent rushed or jerky swings.

13. The Ladder Drill for Chipping and Pitching

  • Objective: Control distance and trajectory on short shots.
  • How to Do It: Place multiple targets at incremental distances (e.g., 5, 10, 15 yards) in front of you. Chip or pitch the ball to land at each target in succession. This drill fine-tunes your feel and control for different shot distances.

14. Impact Bag Drill

  • Objective: Improve impact position and compression.
  • How to Do It: Use an impact bag (or a cushion) and take half swings, focusing on striking the bag with a square clubface and proper weight shift. The drill emphasizes delivering the club with forward shaft lean and solid impact.

15. Line Drill for Putting Path

  • Objective: Keep the putter on a straight path.
  • How to Do It: Draw a straight line on the green (or use a chalk line) and practice putting along that line. Ensure your putter follows the line back and through, promoting a straight stroke and square face at impact.

Conclusion

Incorporating these drills into your practice routine will help address key areas in your game, leading to more consistent and lower scores. Be sure to mix up your practice sessions to keep them engaging and focus on specific areas where you need improvement.

 
 
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Use the 'ice-cream scoop' technique to conquer fried-egg lies. Here's how

In today's edition of Play Smart we hear from GOLF Teacher to Watch Derek Swoboda on how to escape a fried-egg lie.

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Collin Morikawa's special TaylorMade staff bag is turning heads

For the next three weeks, Morikawa plans to use a one-of-a-kind TaylorMade staff bag that's already drawing attention in Memphis.

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EXCLUSIVE: These PING Wedges are $90

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