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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Lou Guzzi shared an easy way to sharpen your game around the green: chip-putting with your short irons.

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In today's edition of Play Smart, we talk to GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher about the biggest mental mistake he sees golfers make.

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A law firm representing golfers sent a letter to the PGA Tour's policy board demanding transparency and a meeting with the board's independent directors to discuss potential deals with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Some 21 PGA Tour players hired lawyers and penned a letter to Tour leadership demanding answers on the state of PIF negotiations.

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Repetition is often the key to success, and that's the whole point of this lag-putting drill that is sure to save you strokes.

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1. Assess Distance:

   • Determine precise yardage to the target using a rangefinder or markers.

2. Choose Right Club:

   • Select a club that covers the distance without overshooting.

3. Consider Wind and Elevation:

   • Adjust for wind direction, strength, and any elevation changes.

4. Evaluate Lie:

   • Assess the ball's lie to determine shot feasibility.

5. Understand Green Conditions:

When Jon Rahm committed his future to LIV Golf, the move benefitted three PGA Tour players in particular. Here's who and why.

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Fred Couples has no problem with Jon Rahm's defection to LIV, but he had spicy words for those who claim he left for virtuous reasons.

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The results are in! Check out these top-selling putters at Fairway Jockey, featuring models by Scotty Cameron, Ping, Envroll, Odyssey, TaylorMade and Mizuno.

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Now until December 22, earn 15 percent bonus cash when you buy a digital gift card from True Spec to use for an expert club fitting.

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We’ve all heard this tired old line: “Golf is expensive.”

My response? It doesn’t have to be. Let me explain.

I admit I’m a sucker for nice golf gear. Heck, I’m the one who reviewed a $400 pair of pants. That said, my true passion (granted, hard to believe) is finding a way to make the game less expensive. 

No one is more thrifty than I am when it comes to purchasing golf gear. Hence, I’ve learned a thing or two about finding name-brand gear for almost unbelievable prices. Are you ready to climb down the deep discount rabbit hole with me? You’re in for a treat. 

The truth is that, with a little patience and gusto, you can find an entire wardrobe of great golf apparel, shoes and accessories at one of the country’s leading bargain stores: Ross. 

The Testing Opportunity

As mentioned in previous Forum Member Reviews, MyGolfSpy Forum worked to involve, highlight and include several direct-to-consumer (DTC) and newer brands as part of the Member Testing Platform. INDI Golf was one of these companies. 

For those unfamiliar with INDI Golf, they are a relatively new brand that specializes in putters and wedges. INDI Golf offers both conforming and non-conforming wedges. Other technology includes “Tractionface technology” and “scoopback design” which they claim adds forgiveness. There are three different models with various grinds. INDI’s goal is to provide wedges that work for every golfer at a competitive cost. 

For this testing opportunity, selected testers were virtually fitted by INDI Golf and given a set of wedges to test and keep. Testers were limited to conforming wedges and were able to select stock shaft and grip options of their choosing.

A INDI Golf Virtual Fitting

Here is what Tester RICHL85 had to say about his fitting:

“We experienced what Indi golf calls a “virtual fitting” which is essentially a questionnaire to answer the basic things like what wedges we currently play, what shaft we play in irons, distance, course conditions and divot type. In my case, I play in pretty intermediate conditions and take a small or no divot…Overall, most of the decisions were pretty straightforward. We stuck with the same lofts I’m currently playing (50, 54, and 58), 1/2″ long, 1 degree upright. To match up with my irons, we also stuck with the KBS wedge shaft option. Since I don’t have a particularly steep attack angle, we are going with the FLX head in the 50 and 54, but the ATK head for the 58 degree.”

Taking a closer look at the biggest equipment storylines from a busy week at the Grant Thornton Invitational.

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With Jon Rahm's suspension, Mackenzie Hughes goes from No. 51 to No. 50 on the FedEx Cup points list, and Carl Yuan, who was signed up for Q-school this week, moves up one spot to No. 125 and has a full PGA Tour card for next year.

Amid speculation that he might jump to the LIV Golf League, Tony Finau wrote Monday on Instagram that he is "excited for 2024 and looking forward to playing my 10th season on the PGA Tour!"

Jon Rahm's LIV signing sparked rumors about Tony Finau. On Monday Finau addressed those rumors and the PGA Tour announced Rahm's suspension.

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Increasing the distance you can hit your driver involves a combination of technique, equipment, and physical conditioning. Here are some tips to help you hit your driver longer:

1. Optimize Your Setup:

   • Stance: Position your feet shoulder-width apart, and tilt your spine slightly away from the target. This helps promote a more sweeping, upward strike.
   • Ball Position: Place the ball forward in your stance, aligned with the inside of your lead heel (left heel for a right-handed golfer). This encourages an upward angle of attack.

2. Maintain a Proper Grip:

   • Neutral Grip: Ensure that your grip is neutral, neither too strong nor too weak. This allows for a more natural release of the club through impact.

3. Maximize Your Backswing:

   • Full Shoulder Turn: Make a complete shoulder turn to generate more power. Your back should be facing the target at the top of your backswing.
   • Coil Your Hips: Engage your hips in the backswing to create torque. This stored energy can be released on the downswing.

4. Create Lag in the Downswing:

Rory McIlroy took a swipe at LIV's Henrik Stenson on X over the Ryder Cup, and fellow LIV pro Lee Westwood came to Stenson's defense.

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Rory McIlroy took a swipe at LIV's Henrik Stenson on X over the Ryder Cup, and fellow LIV pro Lee Westwood came to Stenson's defense.

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