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Thomas Detry shot a 4-under 68 to take a one-stroke lead in the opening round as spectators returned to the fairways at the European Open on Saturday.

With their new Slim and Large putting mats, PuttOUT now has something for everyone. As if that wasn’t enough, they’re also launching their Putting Plane Alignment Stick Set, a multi-tool to help improve your putting stroke.

PuttOUT’s Dominance

As the game within the game, putting aids are, as the old saying goes, “ten a penny.” But very few cut through like the original PuttOUT did, selling more than 400,000 units and still counting. Recently upgraded to the Premium Pressure Putt Trainer, the simple design was tricky to master but gives plenty of feedback. PuttOUT launched its original mat three years ago, a product they designed after requests from consumers for a mat to complement the Putt Trainer. At eight feet long with markings at six feet,  it’s not huge but enough to be able to vary a practice session. Now rebranded as the Medium Mat, it’s available in three colors.

Rollin’

Let’s start with a bit of housekeeping on the mat range before going into specific details about the new models.

All the PuttOUT mats run at 10 on the Stimpmeter. That’s swift but not too slick, with enough pace to groove a smooth stroke.

Secondly, the mats are designed to stay flat. That seems obvious but too many putting mats can eventually look like creased, dog-eared dollar bills. And at five millimeters, they are designed to be thick enough to mask any imperfections from the floor beneath the mat.

Yuka Saso will enter the weekend at the U.S. Women's Open with a 1-shot lead. Fellow teen Megha Ganne, an amateur, is 2 back of Saso. Defending champion A Lim Kim and Michelle Wie West were among the notables to miss the cut.

Patrick Cantlay ran off three straight birdies to close out a 5-under 67 and the lead Friday in the rain-delayed Memorial.

Bryson DeChambeau was hit with numerous taunts of "Go Brooks" or "Brooksie" Friday at the Memorial as his feud with Brooks Koepka continued.

Thongchai Jaidee closed with a birdie on the par-3 ninth for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead Friday in the PGA Tour Champions' Principal Charity Classic.

Today, we get to see the final members of the PXG Battle Ready putter line. These four putters complete one of the most comprehensive lines of putters launched this season. The PXG Battle Ready putter line has multiple mallets, iconic blades and some putters that are just out there. So far we’ve had a look at The Blackjack, The One & Done, The Brandon, The Mustang and The Bat Attack. Today, we add The Closer, The Spitfire, The Gunboat and The Blackbird.

With this release, the model number jumps to nine. Nine different, seriously different, head designs. Some of these shapes ape the classics but others are pure PXG designs. But before we get to the new heads, let’s rehash a bit about what makes these putters “Battle Ready.”

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Multi-Material Construction

All of the Battle Ready putters are constructed from multiple metals. Depending upon the design, the main body is constructed from stainless steel or aluminum. From there, liberal amounts of tungsten are affixed to the head, significantly boosting MOI. All of the Battle Ready putters also feature removable weights, allowing you to fine-tune the swing weight to your preference.

Megha Ganne, 17, became the first amateur to lead after a round at the women's Open since Jane Park did it after one round at Newport Country Club in 2006.

Joe LaCava, who has caddied for Tiger Woods for the past 10 years, has reunited with former boss Fred Couples for the week at the PGA Tour Champions event.

Collin Morikawa shot a 6-under 66 to lead by one stroke in rain-softened conditions Thursday morning at the Memorial, where only half the field finished the round.

Xander Schauffele is shifting his putting style to the armlock method despite thinking it should be banned. "...if everyone else is going to use it and I feel like they have a bigger advantage, I may as well do the same.''

Odyssey is releasing an Arm Lock version of their 2-Ball Ten and some of you should be excited. No, not all of you need be excited. Most of you should be content with the standard version of the Odyssey Ten that placed second in this year’s Most Wanted Mallet competition. The multi-material, high MOI Ten putters are one of the year’s strongest mallet releases. Pros and amateurs alike are blissfully bagging Tens across the globe.

So who should be excited then?

Do you have a buddy that struggles putting with a standard-length putter? When you watch them putt, does it look like they are holding a live snake by the tail? Do they have more yips than a pail of Pomeranians? That’s who should be excited.

Arm lock putting has long been viewed as the answer to the anchor ban. That ban removed brooms and bellies from the putting conversation. As necessity is the mother of invention, those with shaky shafts were forced to move to the arm.

Arccos has launched a limited-release Black Edition of its Link wearable.Features are identical to the original green and black version.Retail price is $129.99.

The paint-it-black line extension is nothing new to the golf equipment world. Club manufacturers often use black paint (PVD anyway) to keep product fresh into its second season on the shelves. It’s less typical for an accessory company to launch an all-black version of its product but that’s exactly what’s happening with the limited-release Arccos Black Edition Link wearable.

About the Arccos Black Edition Link

If you’re new to the Arccos Link wearable, the quick version of the story is that it’s a small, ultralight device that clips to your pocket or belt. It serves as an intermediary between your Arccos sensors and your phone, allowing successful shot tracking without the need to keep your phone in your pocket or wear a watch. The new version does the same thing, except its black.

The Arccos Black Edition Link is functionally identical to the green and black version already on shelves. The single button manages power and allows you to mark the location of the hole. I would have loved to see some added features (double-tap to add a putt is high on my list) but, even without any new enhancements, I suppose the all-black version could hold some appeal for golfers who want a less visible link or felt the green accents on the standard model clashed with their apparel scripting.

As with the majority of limited-edition releases, this one isn’t going to set the world on fire but, if you’ve been on the fence about Arccos Caddie Link, maybe the launch of a Black Edition will be just enough to push you over the fence.

Clay Feagler two-putted from 35 feet on the 18th hole Wednesday to wrap up Pepperdine's second men's golf national championship.

The LPGA Tour's CP Women's Open in Vancouver, British Columbia, was canceled because of logistical challenges and border restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also canceled in 2000.

First-time PGA Tour event qualifier Michael Visacki got surprise financial support and advice from the world's No. 3 golfer, Justin Thomas.

Yes, I said thought, because your KEY thought is all that you have time to focus on. Your swing takes about 2 seconds so you don’t have time to control 20 thoughts. Your goal should be to remove the thought clutter out of your brain during your SETUP so that you can execute the perfect shot. You have plenty of time to organize your thoughts during your setup so spend that time wisely to clean up your brain for the 2 seconds that count.

I recently watched a swing simplification video by TopSpeedGolf. That video summarized the components of a swing that should create the perfect shot. It all comes down to choosing the right club and executing the swing path when you clear your brain for a simple swing. Review and practice the following check list to simplify your swing plan during your setup to make each shot with confidence.

1/ Center-Line Impact: The impact on your club face should be on the center line of your club face. This should not be a thought in your mind as you should have tested your impact point for each type of club (Driver, Woods and Irons). Your arms may stretch out for some of your clubs or your leading arm may never straighten out so you should setup knowing what to expect for each of your clubs. You should test all of your clubs by spraying Dr. Scholl’s Foot Powder on the face of your clubs to determine the ideal stance center impact on every club in your bag.

2/ Square Face at Impact: In general you want a square face at impact (or slightly closed for a draw or slightly open for a fade). You know what shot you are trying to hit so your grip and stance should be adjusted accordingly during your setup to make each shot. Your grip should be out of your mind during your swing.

3/ Driver Setup: You should be launching your ball in an upward trajectory so the ground level is not a concern in your mind. Slope your trailing shoulder down so that you will drive your ball upwards at about a 4 degree angle. The loft of your club will take care of the elevation of your ball.

Bubba Watson recently detailed personal anxiety issues that have affected his life and career, while also voicing support for tennis star Naomi Osaka, who cited her experiences with depression ahead of her withdrawal from the French Open.

Cobra has broken a long dry spell in the putter department with the release of two new lines, including the Cobra King 3D Printed series. Will their new tech break grounds in putter performance?

0:25 – Koepka’s eye roll heard round the world1:31 – Cobra releases two new putter lines, their first putters in over a decade.4:25 – The Cobra King 3D printed line looks to innovate9:46 – The Vintage line sticks to the classics12:36 – But do they stack up in our testing?14:14 – MAIL BAG! Have any tests ever challenged our preconceptions of a product or brand?

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After a Jordan Spieth, Jason Kokrak showdown Sunday in Texas, the tour heads to Jack Nicklaus' place and the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. Here are our best bets for the event.