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This week MyGolfSpy is all hands on deck to conduct the second edition of the MyGolfSpy Ball test. Our first ball test had a massive impact on the industry. More than 2-years have passed, so it’s time to take what we learned the first time around, along with a slew of new ball models, and do it again.

What We’re Testing

Our primary objective is to test the urethane offerings from the major manufacturers as well as balls from the most popular direct to consumer brands. We’ve got over 30 models on the list. We’ll also be looking at both range balls and recycled premium offerings.

How We’re Testing

We’re letting the robot do the work, well most of it. Unlike our club testing where we gather our data with human testers, a golf ball test requires the consistency of a robot. This years’ plan is to test at three different driver and iron speeds. We’ll also be conducting a test of greenside performance.

To capture the full flight of the golf ball, including the influence of the dimple pattern (and potentially paint and other surface defects) data will be collected using a Trackman launch monitor.

Where We’re Testing

Our home for the week is Scottsdale National Golf Club in Scottsdale Arizona.

The Open was the only major not played in 2020. It's back this year, at quirky Royal St. George's in England. Fans will be back, too. But all is not normal -- just ask a frustrated group of players dealing with stiff protocols.

All you need to know about the 2021 Open, including day-by-day results and analysis from Royal St. George's

Furyk closed with a 1-over 71 to become the eighth player to win both the U.S. Open and Senior Open.

Del Negro became the first basketball player to win the American Century Championship, birdieing the par-5 18th hole twice Sunday to beat John Smoltz.

Lucas Glover ended 10 years without a victory Sunday when he birdied five of his last seven holes for a 7-under 64 to win the John Deere Classic by two shots.

With a 6-shot lead over the field when play was ultimately stopped on Sunday in Ohio due to weather conditions, Nasa Hataoka was declared winner of the Marathon LPGA Classic.

Min Woo Lee edged out Thomas Detry and Matt Fitzpatrick in a three-way playoff to win the Scottish Open in wet conditions at the Renaissance Club on Sunday.

Bubba Watson has withdrawn from The Open after being identified as a closed contact of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from The Open after a positive COVID test limited his preparation.

Munoz led by one shot over Brandon Hagy and is two shots up from a group of five players that include Scott Brown, Adam Long, Cameron Champ, Kevin Na and Ryan Moore.

Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz eagled the par-5 18th hole Saturday to take a two-point lead over Vinny Del Negro into the final round of the American Century Championship.

A month after losing a playoff to Yuka Saso in the U.S. Women's Open, Nasa Hataoka, bolstered by a run of birdies, has led wire-to-wire this weekend at the Marathon LPGA Classic in Ohio.

Bryson DeChambeau, who took "a break" from longtime caddie Tim Tucker prior to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, has chosen Dallas National instructor Brian Zeigler to carry his bag at The Open.

England's Matt Fitzpatrick and Belgian Thomas Detry shared the lead after the third round of the Scottish Open on Saturday, with world number one Jon Rahm breathing down their necks heading into the final day at the Renaissance Club.

Golfer Matthew Wolff, who is ranked No. 35 in the world, will not play in The Open next week. No reason was given, but he took a two-month break from the game earlier this year because of mental issues.

A severe overnight storm with damaging winds caused the third round of the U.S. Senior Open to be pushed back three hours Saturday.

Hall of Fame hockey player Mike Modano holed out from 205 yards on the par-5 18th Friday for the first albatross in American Century Championship history and a share of the first-round lead with John Smoltz.

Jim Furyk shot a 6-under 64 to take a two-stroke lead over Stephen Ames at the U.S. Senior Open at Omaha Country Club on Friday.

Luke List is the 36-hole leader in the John Deere Classic after a barrage of birdies.