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No system is perfect. And in golf, keeping fans and players happy with the Tour Championship format has proven harder than getting strangers to agree on American politics.

Starting in 2019, the format became a staggered start—where all 30 players in the field begin with scores corresponding with their place in the FedEx Cup. Now, for the third straight year, Scottie Scheffler begins the week at East Lake leading the field at 10-under. The field will be chasing him and most of them have a long way to go as 25 of the 30 players will start at 4-under or worse.

Scheffler may be leading but he’s not a fan of the format.

“I talked about it the last few years; I think it’s silly,” Scheffler said during his presser at the St. Jude FedEx Championship earlier this month. “You can’t call it a season-long race and have it come down to one tournament.

“Hypothetically, we get to East Lake and my neck flares up and it doesn’t heal the way it did at the Players. I finish 30th in the FedEx Cup because I had to withdraw from the last tournament? Is that really the season-long race? No, it is what it is.”

Have you been struggling with the top end of your bag this season? Is your driver old enough to have it’s own driver’s license? Do your fairway woods collect dust in your bag because you just can’t seem to hit them well? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then listen up! Today’s deal is going to upgrade your distance…and help get some confidence back in your long game.

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Rory McIlroy has high expectations — for himself and for his sport. So far, he admitted 2024 hasn't met those.

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How to watch the 2024 Tour Championship on Thursday, including full TV coverage and streaming information for Round 1 at East Lake.

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Fridays are for the Tour but that pesky distance data is still under review. Plus, a big ratings jump for the Women's Open, Nelly takes the Annika, Curtis Cup preview, Quotables and Reads.

Lydia Ko said her victories at the Olympics and the Women's Open haven't changed her mind about retiring from professional golf before she turns 30.

The PGA Tour found itself in a "lose-lose" internal O.B. discussion at the Tour Championship when it learned what its players were planning.

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What was Justin Thomas’ biggest 2024 lesson? At the Tour Championship, he said it was avoiding “trouble” with one part of being coached.

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Direction Accuracy and Distance Control are the most important aspects that you need to break 80 in every round. We all know this, so why do we miss so many important shots? Instead of paying attention to the basics our minds wonder. We focus on the shot that a pro would make. We put a lot more power into the swing to clear water or sand traps when we should be laying up and chipping to 3 feet. This game would be so easy if we just play with a comfortable swing and the following basics.

In an article by Zephyr Melton in Play Smart on the GOLF.com blog I found the basics that “Joe Durant used in order to be among the straightest drivers in golf history.” . During his peak performance years his driving accuracy was between 75% and 82%. The following 3 points were key for his success.

Check Your Lines: You have to check your setup to line up your shot. He used alignment sticks to pick his direction and the square of his feet to his target line. He would imagine that he had alignment sticks through his shoulders, hips and feet and set them up parallel to each other.Use Alignment Sticks: When Durant hits shots on the range, he kept two alignment sticks on the ground in front of him. One was inside his ball, while the other was parallel to it just outside the ball. He was trying to make sure that his foot line was parallel to the inside pole. The outer pole was a guide for his club swing plane. If he could take his club along the same path on the takeaway, he knew he was in good shape.Tee It Low: Generating as much distance as possible is a popular strategy among pros these days, and that usually involves teeing it high and swinging up on the ball. But when you want to promote accuracy, it’s in your best interest to tee it low. It helps you take spin off your ball.
When he was under pressure, he teed it lower to squeeze it out there with a fade for better control. Overpowering the ball was never good for his shots.
Practice with GOLFSTR+ to control the flat of your leading wrist and elbow for more consistent hits. Joe Durant recommended controlling your direction and your power to limit the spin on your drives. Buy one today at www.GOLFSTR.com

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said negotiations to bring golf back together have been "enhanced" and are "stronger" but that there is no deadline for the tour to reach a deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Scottie Scheffler enters the Tour Championship with a two-stroke lead and Keegan Bradley is coming off a BMW Championship win. Who's coming home with the trophy this week?

After a huge redesign project, the 30 golfers in the Tour Championship will be playing a different East Lake course for the first time in the FedEx Cup season finale.

There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.

What We Tried:

The Samsung Galaxy Ring. A smart, wearable fitness tracker in the shape of a ring.

Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Content and resident sneakerhead. I’ve been a habitual WHOOP user for nearly a year now. That said, I’ve always been intrigued by the thought of a fitness tracking ring. When I heard Samsung was coming out with one, I knew I had to give it a go.

What does it do?

The purpose behind the Samsung Galaxy Ring is to provide fitness tracking in a minuscule, barely noticeable package. This is a great value prop for me because even the WHOOP 4.0 can feel a little bulky at times.

The idea of having something the size of a ring that can monitor your overall health, track sleep, stress and more is very novel. If it works, it’s great. But if it doesn’t, it’s nothing more than a piece of jewelry.

I have two junior golfers. One is 10, the other seven, and they can’t get enough of the sport. I used to get a kick out of how excited they got about a new driver, an orange golf ball or a headcover with a dog on it. When I took a step back, I realized that, fundamentally, this is what we all love about golf. All Kids Golf Clubs feel the same way. They took the idea that golf should be fun, exciting and accessible and created a one-stop shop. If you know a junior golfer, All Kids Golf is a resource to take advantage of.

What is All Kids Golf Clubs?

All Kids Golf Clubs was founded in 1999 by golf parents who wanted high-quality and affordable equipment for their children. They were frustrated with the options available to them.

What sets All Kids Golf Clubs apart is their commitment to customer service, extensive product selection and ensuring a proper fit for young golfers of all skill levels.

Spend some time on the All Kids website. Not only will you find plenty of options for your kids but you may end up measuring your putter to see if the Shark Putter Cover would work for your game. 

Top–selling All Kids Golf products

If you have kids interested in getting started or taking golf more seriously, here are some products you may want to consider.

As a child, I always dreamed of playing in the Olympics. Though my aspirations were for a different sport and the Winter Olympics, the dream was still there. My family and I always made time to watch the Olympics together, cheering on our country’s athletes. Yet Olympic golf never really grabbed my attention the same way. 

Olympic golf

When golf returned to the Olympics, I wasn’t particularly excited—I am sure I was not alone with this feeling. However, with all the changes in professional golf over the last few years, this feeling has shifted. My interest in watching golf outside of the majors has dwindled, leaving a bit of a void. This is where Olympic golf grabbed my attention, especially with the Paris Olympics. I found myself eagerly following who would be playing and, more intriguingly, what the course would be like and the challenges it would present.

Le Golf National, the venue for the Ryder Cup in 2018, hosted the Olympic golf events. While my memories of that Ryder Cup are vague, I do recall the final results. With a desire to learn more about the course and its challenges, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that my Rapsodo MLM2Pro had this course available to play virtually.

Experiencing Le Golf National virtually

Paris is just a four-hour train ride from me and while it was tempting to watch the events in person, the chaos of the Olympics led me to opt for watching from the comfort of home. Playing the course virtually on my Rapsodo MLM2PRO seemed like the perfect way to get a feel for the course without being there.

What I quickly learned is that Le Golf National is tough. Period. Seeing Scottie Scheffler shoot a final round of 62 seemed impossible but, then again, that’s why he’s the best in the world.

Do you have an alignment stick or two in your golf bag? If you don’t, you should. And if you do, do you know how to use them? Here’s how to use alignment sticks in your golf practice so that you actually benefit from them.

Alignment line

The most obvious use for the alignment stick is to lay it on the ground parallel to your target line. You can use this as a guide to help align your body (hips, shoulders, feet) and clubface.

Ensuring that everything is square to the target line will lead to more accurate shots. When you lay the alignment stick down, look down the line to ensure it’s correctly aimed at the target.  

Some golfers like two sticks on the ground: one behind the ball and one just outside the ball.

Swing path

With a very small adjustment, you can turn the alignment setup into a guide for working on the swing path. You’ll need two sticks: One on the outside of the ball and another just on the inside. Make sure there is enough room between the sticks for the club to swing through.

Any time I see a deal on a product that made the “best of” for features in our yearly reviews, I get excited. Today’s deal features a golf bag that is high on comfort for those of you that prefer to walk and carry vs. using a push cart. Get ready to feel some sweet, sweet relief on those rounds.

Save 35% on select OGIO Stand Bags, including the OGIO Fuse.

Light on Weight, Long on Comfort.

The OGIO Fuse stand bag had the most comfortable straps in our 2024 cart bag testing, making it an ideal option for you if you prefer to carry your bag on the course. It features a 4 way full length divider, 6 front facing pockets and closed-cell foam molded double shoulder straps with Fit Disc self balancing strap system.

Grab this deal today and save yourself some shoulder fatigue on the last few holes of that next round!

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After a terrific run of events, an upcoming break from majors offers the chance to tidy up evolutionary and distance-related changes at the world's most important course.

Look good, feel good, play good (or so we hope!). It may just be me, but I feel more confident on the course when my outfit is on point. When I can save some money on that gear, it sweetens the deal. I found a sale to save you some extra cash on your next golf polo.

Save nearly 50% off retail on the Nike Dri-FIT Victory Colorblock polo at Golf Galaxy.

Stay Cool Even on the Hottest Days.

Nike Dri-FIT technology wicks moisture away from your skin for quicker evaporation, keeping you cool and dry throughout your round on even the hottest days. The collar features a ribbed structure to help prevent curling to keep you looking sharp. With a standard fit that delivers a relaxed feel, you’ll be ready to run it back after finishing 18 holes.

Take advantage of today’s deal to save on this polo, and be ready to tackle your next round.

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