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This fun putting practice drill helps you overcome intimidating pressure

Increased pressure can lead to poor execution, so GOLF Teacher to Watch Ryan Young suggests this putting practice drill to build confidence.

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‘This might happen one time a year’: Pro hops over O.B. fence, cleverly uses rules   

Sahith Theegala, during the first round of the Fortinet Championship hopped over an out of bounds fence and cleverly used the rules.

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Stewart Hagestad earns Masters invite with Mid-Am victory

Stewart Hagestad won the U.S. Mid-Amateur 3 and 2 over Evan Beck, earning a trip to the Masters for the third time.

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Åberg tied for lead; McIlroy barely making cut

Ludvig Åberg birdied No. 18 in fading light to take a share of the lead. Rory McIlroy did the same to almost certainly make the cut.

Polo RLX golf apparel is perfect for on and off the course

Elevate your fall wardrobe with these transitional layers by Polo Ralph Lauren, ideal for both on and off the course.

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Hagestad wins U.S. Mid-Amateur, makes Masters

Stewart Hagestad won the U.S. Mid-Amateur for the third time on Friday, building a 7-up lead over Evan Beck and holding on for a 3-and-2 victory at Sleepy Hollow.

How many hours do golf-course superintendents work? We asked them

Interviews with superintendents and data from a recent industry report reveal the workload of a job that never really ends

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'He'd be gambling in a ditch': Major champ rips Phil Mickelson over LIV

Major champion Lanny Wadkins had harsh words for Phil Mickelson over his LIV involvement in a recent interview with Golfweek.

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Half-wedge shot into the wind? Do this to strike it like a pro

Have a tough half-wedge shot into the wind? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger has some tips on how to hit it like the pros.

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USA vs Europe: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Drivers

TaylorMade just released two Limited Edition drivers with eye-catching designs. If you’re a Ryder Cup fan, you’re going to want to check these out.

The Bottom Line

This is the same Stealth 2 Plus Driver you know and love. It offers up the same winning design that won the award for the best driver of 2023, in two fun, limited-run looks. In celebration of the Ryder Cup you can score a Team USA or Team Europe design.

Price

The Teams Edition Stealth 2 Plus Drivers retail for $600.

What You Need To Know

CARBON REINFORCED COMPOSITE RING

The Carbon Reinforced Composite Ring unites the driver head into a singular force and frees up additional mass that has been strategically placed to deliver more forgiveness.

NEW 60X CARBON TWIST FACE

Building on the speed-producing success of the original 60X Carbon Twist Face that optimized energy transfer for fast ball speeds, the new face design in Stealth 2 features an advanced version of Inverted Cone Technology (ICT) to help maintain ball speed on off-center strikes and increase forgiveness.



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How to watch the 2023 Fortinet Championship on Friday: Round 2 live coverage

How to watch the 2023 Fortinet Championship on Friday, including a full Round 2 TV schedule, streaming times and more.

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You Asked: What Degree Is A Pitching Wedge?

If you are puzzled by what the loft of a pitching wedge is, what it should be and whether yours is suited for your short game, read on to find out how knowing the answers to these questions can lower your scores.

What Degree Is a Pitching Wedge?

Generally,  the loft of a pitching wedge will range in from 43 to 48 degrees. However, the degree of loft will vary based on the type of golf club. For example, game-improvement pitching wedges have lower lofts to help promote greater distance. Blade-style pitching wedges will have a higher loft to encourage higher ball flight on approach shots and a greater ability in controlling and stopping the ball.

Why Does Pitching Wedge Loft Matter?

Does it really matter if your pitching wedge is 43 degrees or 46 degrees? 

Yes. 

The pitching wedge is often the last club in an iron set for an average golfer. The loft of that pitching wedge will then need to be used to determine the lofts in the gap wedge, sand wedge and lob wedge. 




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Tour pro shares inner workings of gear deals. Here are 3 interesting takeaways

Michael Kim shared his thoughts on a topic that rarely gets discussed: How do gear deals actually work at the Tour level?

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TaylorMade's Stealth 2 Teams Edition drivers are Ryder Cup-ready

Golfers will have the opportunity to show their support for Team USA and Team Europe with TaylorMade's new Stealth 2 Team Edition drivers.

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Major(s) News & Notes, September 15th, 2023

Never let a green be absolutely flat. Billiard table greens can never pretend to be artistic. Something must be done to introduce a little novelty and remove baldness of design. TOM SIMPSON and H.N. WETHERED

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Thomas, back from month off, 6 back at Fortinet

Justin Thomas, playing for the first time since finishing 12th at the Wyndham Championship on Aug. 6, shot a 3-under 69, six back of first-round leader Lucas Herbert at the Fortinet Championship.

Tour pro hits 208-yard, ‘smother hook’ drive. Then caddie has some fun

Tour pro Joel Dahmen hit a 208-yard, “smother hook” drive during the Fortinet Championship. Then his caddie, Joel Bonnalie, had some fun.

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‘If my flights got canceled to a tournament … I would have been happy’: Pro opens up

Lucas Herbert is leading the Fortinet Championship. After his first round, he opened up about his recent absence.

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What’s Your Money Shot?

If you’ve been golfing for some time, you know that you have a club which is far more dependable than any other in your bag. If you haven’t found your MONEY MAKER CLUB (the one you can take to the bank), you are not enjoying this game. It’s time for you to take this game more seriously and find your club that will make your “money shots”. We are talking about the shots that really count when the pressure is on.

Of course the pros count on every club to perform and you would like to achieve the same consistent performance with every club. Why not grow the strength of your game with a club that you can control.

Driver: This club is designed for distance, but you have to learn to draw or fade every shot back into the fairway.

Fairway metals and Hybrids: They are designed to nip your ball off the grass and work very well as long as you keep your head on a level plane and swing with power through the ball within a quarter inch of the ground.

Putter: Only the most premium courses have pristine smooth greens and even then, divots and ruts from clumsy feet can distort the direction for every putt. That’s why you should be pleased when you 2-putt every green.

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PGA Tour proposals, Faldo's Norman dig, and a Ryder Cup scouting trip | Rogers Report

From two PGA Tour engagements to Nick Faldo's dig at Greg Norman's 1996 Masters performance and a Ryder Cup scouting trip, get caught up.

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