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Zach Johnson has made 15 starts at the WM Phoenix Open. But this year's rowdy environment has him questioning a return.

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In golf, torque is a term used to describe the rotational force or twisting action applied to the club during the golf swing. It is a key factor in generating clubhead speed and, consequently, the distance and accuracy of a golf shot. Torque in golf is influenced by various elements, primarily the separation between the upper and lower body during the swing.

Here are key points regarding torque in golf:

1. Separation of Upper and Lower Body: Torque is often associated with the separation between the upper body (especially the shoulders) and the lower body (hips and legs) during the backswing and downswing. This separation creates a coiling effect, storing energy that can be released through the clubhead.

2. X-Factor: The X-Factor is a term used to quantify the separation between the shoulders and hips. A higher X-Factor typically indicates more torque and potential for generating greater clubhead speed. Skilled golfers often work on improving their X-Factor to enhance their swing power.

3. Twisting Action: The torque in golf is essentially the twisting or rotational force applied to the club shaft. This twisting action is a result of the body's rotation, particularly the separation between the upper and lower body segments.

Last winter, the footwear pros at Footjoy linked up with one of our favorite under-the-radar brands, LA-based Metalwood Studio, to launch the delightfully retro, western-inspired “Above Snakes” version of FJ’s Wilcox silhouette. Pairing classic saddle shoe looks with faux snakeskin, the Wilcox blended everything we love about Footjoy’s Premiere line with the streetwear sensibilities of Metalwood, capturing this moment in golf style perfectly.

It gave golfers of all types a covetable shoe that was just out there enough to turn the heads of style aficionados but wouldn’t seem like a huge swing fashion-wise for the more modest golfer.

One of the most popular golf collaborations of the year, the Above Snakes Wilcox sold out in mere moments. If you missed out on the first collab or are just hearing about it for the first time, you’re in luck — FJ and Metalwood have teamed up for a second collaboration, this time debuting a brand-new Premiere silhouette: the Field LX.

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A variation of FootJoy’s popular Field shoe, the Field LX sports a mudguard just above the welt that wraps around the entire shoe, giving it a rugged yet refined look. The FJ x Metalwood Field LX, dubbed “The Executive,” features warm, earthy tones that are easy to match with any golf attire you may already have, pairing a creamy upper with the brown woven leather mudguard. A waterproof leather upper and a VersaTrax+ sole with soft pulsar cleats make this shoe a comfortable year-rounder that excels in all conditions. It’s safe to say we’re going to be fighting to get some for ourselves.

Limited stock of the shoe will be available Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Eastern, exclusively at metalwood.studio and in Metalwood’s La Brea store in Los Angeles.

The 2024 Genesis Invitational betting odds are out, and we're picking a long shot who is hoping to capture his second win at Riviera.

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TaylorMade's new Qi10 lineup earned high marks during the latest round of robotic testing with Golf Laboratories.

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Today, Srixon announced a new limited-edition finish to their flagship irons.

The sleek Black Chrome finish aims to make an already stunning iron even more visually appealing, all while maintaining the steady performance we’ve come to expect of Srixon irons.

“These ZX Mk II Black Chrome Irons are a great complement to the rest of the Srixon Iron family and something we’re excited about,” said Brian Schielke, General Manager at Srixon. “The visual appeal of the Black Chrome finish, combined with the exceptional performance of ZX Mk II Irons is a win-win for everyone.”

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Pricing and Availablility

The Black Chrome finish will only be available on the ZX5 MK II and ZX7 MK II irons.

Both ZX5 MK II and ZX7 MK II (7 piece, steel) will run you $1,499.99 and are set to launch on Feb. 23. Lefties, you’re SOL!

The most frustrating part of watching golf on TV? 

Ironically, it’s not being able to watch the golf itself. 

PGA Tour telecasts—and even some of golf’s biggest events—are regularly inundated with commercials, turning the viewer experience into a slog. It’s treacherous enough that some folks just DVR the golf and watch it on demand after the last putt has been holed. 

During a typical broadcast window, golf viewers are met with 18 minutes of commercials per hour. Sitting through a three-hour telecast requires nearly an hour of ad-watching. 

Every major sport has commercials. About 25 percent of an NFL broadcast is ads (clocking in at 50 or so minutes). An NBA game, which usually takes no longer than two hours and 30 minutes, has around 43 minutes of commercials. 

Be versatile and efficient when traveling to your next weekend getaway. These bags will help you keep your belongings safe and organized.

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For decades, playing golf in Portugal usually meant going south to the Algarve. Now the game (and course count) is literally trending upward.

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Detailing equipment changes for Tiger, Justin Thomas, Cameron Champ and more in the latest edition of GOLF's weekly gear notes.

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Justin Suh dishes on his Cobra setup, carrying two 3-irons, Darkspeed driver testing and the Nike putter he's carried since 8th grade.

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Nick Taylor made an 11-foot birdie putt to beat Charley Hoffman on the second hole of a playoff after birdieing three of the last four in regulation on Sunday, capping another wild week at the Phoenix Open with his second memorable victory.

Nick Taylor beat Charley Hoffman in a two-hole playoff to win the WM Phoenix Open Saturday at TPC Scottsdale.

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Zach Johnson, Billy Horschel and Jordan Spieth all were recorded admonishing unruly fans during Sunday's final round of the Phoenix Open.

The full list of equipment Nick Taylor used to win the WM Phoenix Open in a playoff over Charley Hoffman on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Check out the list of how much money each player in the field came away with at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open

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Too many people, too much booze and too little sense of order sent this weekend's WM Phoenix Open careening out of control.

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Scottie Scheffler surged into contention to win a third straight Phoenix Open on Sunday, overcoming a huge mistake on the 18th hole to shoot a 5-under 66 in the weather-delayed third round.

Rikuya Hoshino of Japan won his first European tour title by shooting 4-under 68 to win the Qatar Masters.