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After a squirrelly shot at the Europeans' Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka was handed a historic Ryder Cup beatdown for the Americans.

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Hae Ran Ryu shot a 64 and leads after Day 1 at the LPGA Tour's Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.

After the U.S.'s Day 1 drubbing at the Ryder Cup, U.S. captain Zach Johnson revealed that his team has been dealing with "unforeseen things."

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U.S. captain Zach Johnson said an illness has spread through his team, but did not want to sue that as an excuse for the team's slow Ryder Cup start.

Brooks Koepka took a veiled shot at Jon Rahm in a post-round TV interview after Rahm's 18th-hole putt hit the back of the cup and dropped.

On Fully Equipped, Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, discussed short-game and putting expectations.

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Did U.S. captain Zach Johnson make any major mistakes on Ryder Cup Friday, or was Europe simply that much better?

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It wasn't the start the Americans had hoped for in their quest to break their 30-year winless streak on European soil as Jon Rahm & Co. dominated Day 1. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's matches at the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Want to get serious about optimizing your swing? This launch monitor is a must-have addition to your practice arsenal.

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Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas were in control of their Friday four-ball match at the Ryder Cup. Then, for Spieth, things went sideways.

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The U.S. is down big at the Ryder Cup, and Brandel Chamblee said this Zach Johnson decision was one of the most bizarre he's seen.

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Practicing your short game in golf is essential for lower scores and overall improvement. The short game includes chipping, pitching, bunker shots, and putting, all of which are crucial for getting the ball closer to the hole and minimizing the number of putts you take. Here are some tips on how to practice your short game effectively:

1. Putting Practice:

• Distance Control: Work on your distance control by placing tees or alignment sticks at various distances from the hole and practice hitting putts to stop near or in the hole. This helps develop a feel for how hard to strike the ball.
• Short Putts: Spend time on short putts (3-6 feet) to build confidence and consistency in making these critical putts.
• Lag Putting: Practice long putts to improve your lag putting, which is essential for leaving yourself manageable second putts.
• Putting Drills: Use putting drills and games to add variety and challenge to your practice sessions.

2. Chipping Practice:

• Chipping Targets: Place targets (such as towels or hula hoops) at different distances and practice chipping to them. This helps you develop control over the ball's trajectory and landing spot.
• Pitching Wedge Practice: Practice with your pitching wedge to hit higher, softer shots that land softly and roll a short distance.
• Bunker Play: Spend time in the bunker working on your bunker shots, focusing on achieving clean contact with the sand and varying the distance and trajectory of your shots.
• Chipping Drills: Incorporate chipping drills that simulate real on-course situations, such as chips from rough or chips over hazards.

3. Pitching Practice:

• Pitching Distances: Practice pitching from various distances to improve your ability to control the ball's flight and spin.
• Landing Spots: Select landing spots on the green and practice pitching to those spots to get a feel for how the ball will react on the green.
• Club Selection: Experiment with different clubs for pitching (e.g., sand wedge, gap wedge) to see which works best for specific situations.

4. Bunker Play Practice:

Justin Rose doesn't belong on this European Ryder Cup team. Not really. But on Friday he completely changed this year's event.

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The Ryder Cup was leaning back toward the Americans on Friday when three improbable putts fell, sending the scene into chaos.

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The U.S. learned a terrifying lesson in the midst of its 6.5-1.5 Ryder Cup Friday drubbing. Here's what it was.

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Team Europe dominated Day 1 at the Ryder Cup. Here are seven numbers that explain their commanding 6.5-1.5 lead.

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Find out how to watch the 2023 Ryder Cup on Saturday, including a full Saturday TV schedule, start times and pairings for all eight matches.

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Spain's Jon Rahm propelled Europe to a 6 ½-1 ½ lead over the United States at the Ryder Cup on Friday, matching its largest advantage after the first day since 2004.

American and European golfers are at Rome's Marco Simone Golf & Country Club for the 2023 Ryder Cup. Here are the tournament's must-see moments.

Jon Rahm had a long eagle putt on the 18th green to tie his Ryder Cup fourballs match. His partner whispered some motivational words.

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