Bryson DeChambeau said he "gave the fans what they wanted" when his drive on Bay Hill's 555-yard par-5 sixth hole cut across a huge lake and ended up 50 yards to the right of the green.

Lee Westwood, who turns 48 next month, posted his lowest score ever at Bay Hill on Saturday with a 7-under 65 that gave him a one-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau and Corey Conners in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Jennifer Kupcho made a 12-foot eagle putt on the final hole to cut Austin Ernst's lead to a stroke Saturday in the LPGA Tour's Drive On Championship.

PAYNTR golf shoes?

Never heard of them? Neither had we until a few weeks ago. 

They are the brainchild of a former British professional cricketer and an American footwear expert who has worked with some of the most notable players in the game. The PAYNTR X 001F Golf Shoes pack a technological punch and bring a technology that could make these the “fastest” shoes in the sport. 

TRANSATLANTIC START

Even as an Englishman, I don’t really understand cricket. You wear a lot of white, you whack a red ball around a field, you stop for tea and sandwiches midway through the afternoon and you get to down a dozen pints after the game. It’s kind of like baseball without the hotdogs but it’s played over five days. Whatever. Cricket is where PAYNTR started.

David Paynter is a former professional cricketer who was frustrated by the dearth of quality footwear. He started modifying sneakers and adding spikes to existing footwear. Other players wanted him to modify their shoes. Eventually, he created his own shoes and launched PAYNTR in 2017. 

Corey Conners surged into the lead with a 25-foot eagle putt on the par-5 16th hole for a 3-under 69 and a one-shot advantage at Bay Hill.

Jennifer Kupcho and Austin Ernst each shot their second straight 5-under 67 to share the second-round lead in the LPGA Tour's Drive On Championship.

A man who walked to the crash site after hearing the accident told deputies that Tiger Woods would not respond to his questions and was unconscious, an affidavit says. Law enforcement has not previously disclosed that Woods had been unconscious.

Peter Millar

In the world of upmarket golf apparel, Peter Millar is a household name. It counts PGA TOUR players such as Brandt Snedeker, Chez Reavie and Harris English – and dozens of others – among its cadre of brand ambassadors. But what separates a $100 golf polo from less expensive alternatives? It’s a reasonable question and one we tend to hear a fair bit – particularly when we venture into any conversation with equipment or apparel that reasonably qualifies as expensive.

A good bit of the answer is a preference, though there are some substantive stylistic and material differences to highlight. Now, whether those distinctions make any difference to you – is well, entirely up to you. Score one for consumer demand and free choice.

This brief overview focuses on several pieces in the 2021 line. However, its luxury performance sportswear division is a relatively recent add-on for the brand that started as primarily a semi-formal menswear company. But we’re not here to talk about blazers and cardigans. What’s clear is that Peter Millar’s golf apparel maintains continuity with its decidedly luxe approach to the apparel and accessories market.

Stylistically, I’d classify Peter Millar’s approach as bold but not loud. It’s clean and classic but with enough variation to stand out. Just enough. It’s a fine line when you want to be noticed but not exude obnoxiousness. It’s a bit of a tightrope act, which Peter Millar handles with admirable dexterity. If you’re looking for wild patterns, neon colorways and something to match your Aunt Elda’s curtains, Peter Millar ain’t it.

Included in its 2021 collection is a series of lightweight apparel, which Peter Millar believes gives golfers a more robust menu of choices for a variety of playing conditions.

Scobee sees kicking and hitting golf shots similarly -- from the preparation to the focus.

Rory McIlroy ran off five straight birdies for a 6-under 66 that gave him a share of the lead with Corey Conners at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bryson DeChambeau is one shot back after a 67.

Nelly Korda didn't miss a beat four days after her first LPGA Tour title on U.S. soil, outplaying her sister and the world's No. 1 player for a 5-under 67 to share the lead at the Drive On Championship.

Happy 100th! Sacramento City Men’s Championship

March 4, 2021

By Marty James

 

The names of the winners on the Sacramento City Men’s Golf Championship trophy read like a “Who’s Who” in the game.

There is Bob E. Smith, Bob Eastwood, Mark Wiebe, Spencer Levin, Matt Bettencourt and Bob Niger. They each advanced in their careers, going from the amateur golf ranks, to playing on the big stage – the PGA Tour or PGA Tour Champions or both – as professionals.

2021 WOMEN’S SPIKED SHOE BUYER’S GUIDE

Are you looking to upgrade your on-course shoe game? Perhaps you need stability. Maybe you crave comfort and style. Or maybe you’re ready to ditch your soggy shoes for some new waterproof technology. Whatever your preference or needs, our Best Women’s Spiked Shoes Buyer’s Guide takes a look at all the best options on the market and breaks them down for you.

Studies by multiple companies indicate getting the right size and style of golf shoe can help you gain swing speed. Consider FootJoy’s study and take note so you don’t miss out on that potential extra yardage.

If the kicks in our top three don’t suit you, our research will certainly help you determine your priorities and you can go from there.

WINNER – adidas Response Bounce 2

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When it comes to overall performance, the adidas Response Bounce 2 put on quite a display. This women’s spiked shoe was outstanding across multiple key metrics, making it the undisputed winner of the 2021 Most Wanted Women’s Spiked Shoe Test.

Playing Golf In The Zone

Whenever I ask players to describe their mental state during their best rounds, they all say very similar things, such as:

Feeling confidentNot having expectations or worries about scoreA sense of freedomBeing in the present momentBeing alert and focused, with no distractionsNot thinking about or trying to control swing mechanics, instead having full trust in their skillsRelaxed and calm, yet highly focusedA sense of optimism and fulfillmentBeing emotionally balanced

The state of mind that these players are describing is synonymous with “the zone” or “Flow State”, which I’m sure you’ve experienced at least once. Ironically, it happens when you least expect it to.

But what usually follows this description is the question: “How can I feel like that more often?” Most of us just accept that this optimal state of mind for golf is something that only happens at random and we can’t do much about when it shows up.

Although we can’t “try” to get into the zone, we can train ourselves on and off the course so that golf in the zone can be accessed more readily and more frequently. In this article I’ll give you 5 simple ways to do it.

“Flow is when we act freely, for the sake of the action itself rather than ulterior motives, that we learn to become more than we were.” – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Tiger Woods won't be at the Masters, not after an awful car crash left him with significant leg injuries. But golf's first major is coming soon, back in its traditional spot in April filled with intriguing storylines.

Everything to get you set for the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Golf can be such a frustrating game because very minor errors can add a stroke to every hole you play. Mishitting a fairway shot or burning the edge of a hole with a short putt are so easy to do if you don’t pay attention to the small changes required in your stance or grip. Changing wind and contour of the ground always impact your shots but you need to appraise and adjust for every condition. That’s why you can always improve your game. Check out these tips.

Tee Height: If you normally use your 5 wood to hit off the deck on the fairway, don’t tee it up to use it like a driver on the tee. Don’t tee up with the ball off the heel of your leading foot for a 3 or 5 wood (instead of your driver). I learned this the hard way. After hitting 3 duck hooks on 3 successive holes I finally learned that my brain was not adapting.

Adjusting for Up or Down Slope in Your Stance: Always adjust to swing with the plane of the slope. Adjust your feet and shoulders to swing up on an up slope and down on a down slope. Use a lower lofted club for an up slope (to compensate for the distance that you will lose with your higher trajectory shot) and a higher loft club for a down slope.

Adjusting for a Side Slope: It’s pretty easy to adjust for a ball above your feet as you need to compensate for the amount of distance and direction that you will pull your shot. It’s much harder to adjust your swing for a ball on an angle below your feet. The heel of your club may contact the ground before it reaches the ball. A sever slope below your feet will force you to take your medicine and chip out of that location before you consider taking a full swing.

Sinking Short Side Hill Putts: I recall seeing Ernie Els take a 9 while attempting about 6 putts to sink a side hill putt. A firm putt which breaks downhill is risky (DON’T DO IT). Plan for a putt above the hole that dies downhill into the hole. If you miss, at least you will have a short putt. [Short putts on a FLAT surface should all be firm and in the hole as weak putts may move away from the hole with any imperfections near the hole.]

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has executed a search warrant for the data from the "black box" in the SUV involved in Tiger Woods' crash Feb. 23.

BEST SPIKED GOLF SHOES OF 2021

Are you looking for the most stable golf shoe? The most comfortable? Most waterproof? Or are you all about looking good on the course? Whatever your preference, our Best Spiked Golf Shoes Buyer’s Guide will answer all your questions.

Studies by multiple companies indicate getting the right size and style of golf shoe can help you gain swing speed. Consider FootJoy’s study and take note so you don’t miss out on that potential extra yardage.

If the kicks in our top five don’t suit you, our research can certainly help you determine your priorities.

WINNER – Under Armour HOVR Drive

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When it comes to overall performance, the Under Armour HOVR Drive put on quite a show. This spiked shoe was consistent across multiple key metrics, making it the undisputed winner of the 2021 Most Wanted Spiked Shoe Test. See the results table below, but this is how the HOVR Drive performed in each category.

The COBRA Copper Series has been announced.The KING RF Forged MB is a new model.The KING TOUR and KING Forged TEC Copper provide a new finish on existing models.

For the most part, the COBRA Copper Series of irons isn’t anything you haven’t seen. One year into a two-year cycle, it’s common for brands to add a finish option to keep product smelling fresh in the marketplace and, with the exception of the new KING RF Forged MB, that’s what COBRA is doing.

The industry’s refresh color of choice is typically black, though there are exceptions. Vokey has taken a shine to Slate Blue (the best finish) and COBRA, for its part in the conversation, has elected to refresh two of its models with a copper finish.

To be absolutely clear, COBRA is using a PVD-based copper-colored finish, not actual copper. If you want the real thing, you’re going to have to spend significantly more. That’s just how it is. I don’t set the prices.

KING RF Forged MB Copper