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Jon Rahm said via Twitter on Saturday that he had two negative COVID-19 tests 24 hours apart, which allowed him to end his quarantine in Ohio and prepare for next week's U.S. Open.

Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Fred Couples into the final round of the PGA Tour Champions' American Insurance Championship.

Overnight leader Sweden's Caroline Hedwall struggled to a third-round 73 on a blustery day at Scandinavian Mixed on Saturday but managed to hold onto a share of the lead.

If you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift and also want a good deal, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a mix of various golf products, so you’re guaranteed to find something your dad will love.

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Danielle Kang birdied the par-5 18th hole for a 6-under 66 and a one-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship, the tour's second straight event on the San Francisco Peninsula.

Chesson Hadley is off to his best start on the PGA Tour since 2016, shooting a 5-under 66 on Friday for a two-stroke lead over Dustin Johnson in the Palmetto Championship at Congaree.

Miguel Angel Jimenez had two eagles in a 7-under 65 in hot and humid conditions Friday to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions' American Insurance Championship.

The Voice Caddie SL2 rangefinder finished just a small step off the podium in our annual rangefinder rankings. That said, the SL2 certainly held its own with category leaders Bushnell, Nikon and Precision Pro.

With a design inspired by the wood grain and brushed aluminum of high-end yachts, Voice Caddie believes its flagship product is one of the most technologically advanced rangefinders on the market.

So now we’d like to get some feedback from MyGolfSpy readers.

TESTERS WANTED

We’re looking for four MyGolfSpy readers to test, review and keep a Voice Caddie SL2 rangefinder.

The TaylorMade TP Hydro Blast Collection features seven new putters with the Hydro Blast finish.Three new blades and four mallets are included in the line.The putters are available in shops today with a MSRP of $250.

TaylorMade Golf announcing their new TP Hydro Blast Collection putter line is newsworthy. Especially so since these are due to arrive in shops today.

Yes, I am saying you are learning about the new line of putters and can run out and grab one on the same day. In the golf marketplace, this surely qualifies as instant gratification.

But why should you care about the new TP Hydro Blast Collection putters, let alone want to rush out and buy one? That’s what I’m here for. We are going to explore the details of this new line. How about we start with the paint—or lack thereof.

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Hydro Blast Finish

Irish rookie Leona Maguire shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to match the tournament record and take the first-round lead in the LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship.

Dustin Johnson got off to a fast start in his home-state Palmetto Championship, shooting a 6-under 65 that left him a shot behind leader Wes Roach.

2021 Travel Bag Buyer’s Guide

How wonderful does a golf getaway sound? Pretty darned good after all the travel restrictions necessitated by COVID-19!

With that in mind and to make your golf trip worry-free (the travel part, anyhow), we tested the Best Travel Bags in 2021.

Rule No. 1: Don’t cheap out on a golf travel bag. You invested thousands of your hard-earned dollars into the gear you are putting into it so it makes sense to ensure your investment is protected.

Although travel bags come in all shapes and sizes, the hard-case versions are becoming obsolete. They tend to break into pieces when dropped. After testing both kinds over the years, I recommend a durable soft-case travel bag.

Whether you’re looking to buy a travel bag today, looking for some buying advice or just want a closer look at what’s on the market right now, this guide will help you find the right one for you.

Even at the age of 50, the Master of the Short Game has proven that he can still win a major championship. We really should learn from Phil Mickelson’s success. He provided 3 short game tips in a recent blog which was released by SCGA (Southern California Golf Association). Following is the abbreviated version of their blog.

Knowing these tips will improve your game but you can’t expect to instantly excel like Phil. He started practicing as a young boy in his back yard. Starting early helps but countless hours of practice are needed to learn the precision that he has accomplished. Learning these 3 tips should speed up your learning curve.

Setup with Weight on Your Front Foot:
Successful chipping needs a sharp edged 60 degree wedge where you keep the leading edge down to lift the ball through impact. Setting up with your weight forward helps you impact the ball first with your downward strike. A shallow swing will end up blading your ball across the green.

Setup for a High or Low Chip
Consider what you are trying to do with your chip before you setup. A high chip over a sand trap or rough around the green with a pin close to the edge of the green, the ball needs to be placed off your front foot. A low chip which you are using for directional and distance control should be setup for hitting off your back foot. The ball should never be setup for a chip between your feet as you need to keep your weight forward to avoid hitting the ball thin or scooping the ball.

Setup with an Inverse Line
Your arm and the club must be setup with an inverse line where your trailing wrist is bent back. You need a slight forward press in your hands to get the club in the correct position for crisp contact. Setting up with this position will ensure that your leading edge will stay down.

Andy Gardiner, the CEO of the proposed Premier Golf League, told ESPN on Wednesday he is hoping to meet with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to explain his concept. "All we want is a conversation,'' Gardiner said.

Mikko Korhonen of Finland withdrew from the U.S. Open on Wednesday because of travel concerns getting to Torrey Pines.

Brooks Koepka says his ongoing feud with Bryson DeChambeau is "good for the game" and is helping to grow the sport.

Top 50 Golf Courses

What makes one course better than another?

Architecture? Shot value? History? Cost? Access? Condition? Ambiance? Name-brand course designer?

The importance of any single criterion is, in the final analysis, entirely up to the individual golfer. And, as with our industry-leading golf equipment testing, we believe most golfers best relate to feedback and opinions from ….wait for it … other regular golfers.

Sure, we’d all love to walk the fairways at Pine Valley or Augusta National. But what good is a course ranking if the opportunity to play it is somewhere between no chance in hell and absolutely 100% no chance in hell.

To build our list of the best golf destinations, we turned to TheGrint and to real golfers just like you.

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. 

About the Cut DC

The Cut DC represents the value brand’s foray into the four-piece space. The DC stands for “dual-core.” As the name should imply, the construction of the Cut DC is similar to the Titleist Pro V1x or Srixon Z-Star XV. For less than $30 a dozen, that’s a rare find

The DC features a 360-dimple cover. The company lists the launch and spin characteristics as “workable.”  While that might typically imply high spin, our hunch is this one will shake out somewhere in the middle of the launch and spin chart.

Cut DC — Compression

On our compression gauge, the Cut DC measures 99. That put it on par with the Wilson Staff Model and the Mizuno RB Tour X, just a tick softer than the Callaway Chrome Soft LS, and a whisker softer than the Pro V1x Left Dash.

We’re talking about a ball on the extreme end of the compression range. That should immediately suggest a high ball speed offering (especially for faster players).

Angel Cabrera was handed over to authorities in Argentina on Tuesday to face trial on charges he assaulted three former partners.

Drew Stoltz, AKA The Sleeze (Subpar, Gravy and The Sleeze) joins us today to share tales of wins and woes with Phil Mickelson and other golfing stories.

0:00 – Intro/Meet the Sleeze3:46 – Whisper Rock’s secret society of dudes9:49 – Drew’s fateful bet with Phil17:11 – The sharpest tongues on tour?20:40 – MAIL BAG! If you had to build a full custom bag with one brand, which would you choose?25:52 – Favorite training aids?28:03 – What’s in The Sleeze’s Bag?31:17 – Drew’s shoes

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