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Less than a month after announcing a series of moves meant to speed up pace of play, the PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council has voted in favor of experimenting with a shot clock.

The first test will come on the Korn Ferry Tour this summer. If that launch goes well, we could see shot clocks coming to the big Tour starting with some of the smaller fall events.

Similar to other sports, the shot clock will provide strict parameters for players. Although, according to a Tour release, those parameters are not as stringent as one would assume. To wit,

Those teeing off first in their respective groups will have 70 seconds to hit; in all other situations, players will have exactly one minute. Once on the green, the shot clock will be turned off out of respect for elaborate putting routines.

Failure to hit prior to the shot clock winding down will first result in a warning. The second offense will also be a warning but the official on hand is allowed to lower their voice in a slightly disapproving tone.

Weeks ago, it was rumored that Jason Day and Malbon had to run their Masters scripting past the gatekeepers at Augusta National after last years “sweatergate” indicident.

Luckily for you and me, we won’t have to guess what he’ll be rocking this year. That fit has been leaked a few days ahead of the Masters. (Spoiler: ANGC can’t be happy about it.)

I, on the other hand, love what they’re trying to do here.

Rather than give into the powers that be and go with something more subdued and less edgy, Day and Co. are leaning more heavily into bold and bodacious. Could there be a more obvious “middle finger” than rocking a makeshift Malbon green shacket with nothing underneath?

As if that wasn’t enough, Malbon will be selling the aforementioned shacket”for $1,700 which happens to be the “get in” price for a Masters ticket on the resale market.

One lofty money list welcomed just its second member — Rory McIlroy. He joined it after his play at the Texas Children’s Houston Open.

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One pro made the Masters. Another fell brutally short. Plus an inspiring comeback and Masters prep from Scottie, Rory and other contenders.

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In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips explains a setup trick that he sees great putters use.

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Alejandro Tosti appeared to slow-play Min Woo Lee during the final round in Houston, but he shared his side of the story Monday.

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Rory McIlroy plans to get treatment on his bothersome right elbow as he ramps up for the Masters, but sounded undeterred that it'd have any impact on his game.

Min Woo Lee was one of the longest players in the field at the Houston Open. Read more about his Callaway Elyte TD driver and how to get one.

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Three-time NCAA champion Rachel Heck was destined for stardom. But a year ago she realized pro golf is not the life she wanted.

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For those who prioritize distance above all, Srixon has unveiled the longest golf ball it has ever made.

I’m not a big exclamation point guy but I feel like it’s worth saying again.

ULTISPEED is the longest golf ball Srixon has ever made!

Replacing the popular Q-STAR, the new Q-STAR ULTISPEED isn’t just another incremental update. It represents a realignment of Srixon’s “non-Tour” golf ball lineup and a reimagination of what a distance golf ball can be.

From non-conforming to legal (and playable)

The UltiSpeed story begins with a Japanese model called the Xmax. The first-generation Xmax was anything but conventional. It was a 115-compression entirely non-conforming distance machine that offered absolutely no feel (or spin) around the green.

For years, adidas has owned the cross-section of lifestyle and sport with its iconic Originals line of footwear, apparel and accessories.

But Originals is much more than slapping the adidas Trefoil logo onto a garment or pair of kicks. Originals embodies what it means to blend fashion and function, performance and culture.

In recent years, Originals silhouettes like the ever-popular Samba and cult-classic Gazelle found their way from the feet of athletes onto the high-schoolers and TikTok influencers alike.

Now, it’s golf’s turn to don the adidas Trefoil logo that made its debut in 1972. Introducing Originals Golf, a holistic collection of footwear, apparel and accessories that pays homage to the storied history of what perhaps is the world’s oldest and most iconic sports brand.

Like the line that bears its name, Originals Golf is an intersection between performance and culture, a place where golfers can feel good on the course (and look good, too).

Is newer truly better?

Why would you even consider buying a $649.99 driver if there aren’t true performance benefits?

These are questions that intrigue all of us here at MyGolfSpy. And they should be your first thoughts when you’re considering a new driver, regardless of brand or model.

Our rule of thumb is simple: it takes three to five years to see true performance benefits off a driver. How does this apply to Titleist’s new GT3 driver?

That is our mission today: a blast from the past as we analyze performance differentials between Titleist GT3 and the driver that paved the way for its creation, the Titleist TS3.

If you’ve played golf for a while, chances are you’ve had a Golf Pride grip on your clubs at some point. Golf Pride makes a ton of different grips which is both a good and bad thing. Sometimes when a brand offers this many options, it can get overwhelming. So we broke it down for you with a look at the most popular Golf Pride grips and who should (and shouldn’t) be using each one.

Tour Velvet Series

The Tour Velvet series is Golf Pride’s most widely played line of grips. It is made with a uniform rubber compound that offers a secure feel without being overly firm. Tour Velvet grips have a traditional shape but are offered in a variety of styles.

Tour Velvet: The standard Tour Velvet offers reliable all-weather traction and a uniform surface texture.Tour Velvet 360: A logo-free version. Tour Velvet Plus4: Features a larger lower-hand diameter to reduce tension and simulate four extra wraps of tape.Tour Velvet ALIGN (and ALIGN Tack): Adds a raised ridge on the back to help with consistent hand placement and clubface alignment.Tour Velvet Cord: Full-cord version for maximum traction and control.Tour Velvet Lite: A lightweight version of the standard Tour Velvet designed to reduce overall club weight.Tour Velvet Soft (and Soft Tack): A softer version of the classic design with enhanced tackiness.

MCC Series

The MCC (MultiCompound) series is Golf Pride’s best-selling hybrid grip line. These grips blend a firm corded upper section with a soft rubber lower section. The MCC style grip allows you to maintain control with the lead hand while the lower hand provides feel and comfort.

MCC grips are especially popular among better players because it’s the perfect middle ground between a cord grip and a traditional softer rubber grip.

MCC: The original half-cord grip combining a corded upper hand with a softer rubber lower half. MCC ALIGN: Same hybrid construction as the MCC but with a raised ridge along the back.MCC Plus4: Features a larger lower-hand diameter.MCC Plus4 ALIGN: Combines the larger lower hand of the Plus4 with ALIGN technology. MCC ALIGN MAX: Incorporates a larger and more pronounced ALIGN ridge for golfers who want even stronger tactile feedback.MCC Plus4 ALIGN MAX: Both a thicker lower hand and the more pronounced ALIGN MAX ridge.

CP2 Series

The CP2 series is designed for golfers who want comfort and shock absorption. It has a soft rubber compound and an internal Control Core stabilizer to reduce torque. The lower hand is slightly larger than standard.

It’s that time of year again when Masters-themed gear starts hitting the shelves and Rhoback has absolutely killed it with their 2025 Azalea collection. When it comes to comfort and performance, Rhoback leads the pack in a crowded field of competitors. This limited-edition drop features everything you love from the brand from polos to quarter-zips and hoodies. They have also collaborated with Seamus for some incredible must-see headcovers. Take a look at some of our favorite pieces from the collection – and don’t wait long to make your move. These are selling fast and will not re-stock.

Colors of Augusta

When I picture the sights and scenery of Augusta, I see vibrant flowers and lush green grass – the epitome of golf’s heaven on earth. This collection aims to inspire those same looks and it starts with none other than The Azalea 2.0 polo. Pearl-pink azalea flower print harkens views of the 13th hole where approximately 1,600 azaleas line the green.

Rhoback brings the same elements of vibrancy paired with earthly green tones in the Horizon Block Performance Q-Zip. A predominantly dark-green body slowly gives way to gradient colors, providing the same type of contrast we enjoy as players stroll the grounds of Augusta.

Additional styles in The Azalea Collection include:

The Spring AzaleaAzalea 2.0 Performance Q-ZipThe White Azalea 2.0Hesi Performance HoodieBrooke Sleeveless Performance Polo (Women’s)Azalea 2.0 Performance Polo (Women’s)

Every piece has ties to one of golf’s most iconic tournaments and makes for an excellent addition to your wardrobe.

According to the United States Golf Association, the average male golfer in 2024 had a 14.2 handicap. While some golfers may dream of being a 15-handicap, most of those 15-handicappers are thinking about getting down to a 10. Golf games get stuck sometimes. If yours is stuck, you may want to look at this analysis. We asked Shot Scope for some help gathering the data to see what it takes to break through that 15-handicap barrier and the stats you need to improve.

The 15-handicap versus a 10

Six key stats separate a 15-handicap golfer from a 10-handicap golfer:

Tee shots in trouble Greens in regulationMultiple short-game shots inside 70 yards of the holeThree-puttsMissed putts inside five feet

It takes time to work from a 15 to a 10. I would advise starting with one category at a time and working your way from 15 to 14 to 13, etc.

The first thing to work on?

Get your tee shots in the fairway. It will save nearly two shots per round if you can just get as accurate off the tee as a 10-handicap.

Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole with a 6-foot birdie putt in the Ford Championship.

As far as Masters prep goes, Houston again delivered with a promising young talent and encouraging signs for some older favorites. Plus, the other weekend wins, an ANWA preview and an improving Masters forecast.

GOLF's Editors weigh in on the latest stories in the golf world, including if Rory McIlroy is closing in on Scottie Scheffler.

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Min Woo Lee's first-career PGA Tour victory answered big questions about the 26-year-old's mettle — and his path.

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Min Woo Lee kept his calm amid tremendous charges by Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland, winning the Houston Open for his first PGA Tour title.