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In Gee Chun of South Korea hit a million-dollar shot for charity at the Chevron Championship.

Talor Gooch increased his lead to 10 strokes after shooting his second straight 10-under 62 on Saturday at the inaugural LIV Australia tournament.

A Lim Kim had eight birdies with just one bogey Friday, finishing with a 7-under 65 to take the lead in the suspended second round of the rain-delayed Chevron Championship.

Wyndham Clark and Beau Hossler shot a 5-under 67 in alternate-shot play on Friday to maintain a one-shot lead through the second round of the Zurich Classic.

There are many great cart bags on the market, but here are some of the best options based on their features and customer reviews:

1. Sun Mountain C-130 Cart Bag: This is a popular choice among golfers, thanks to its sturdy construction, multiple pockets, and ample storage space. It features 14 club dividers, a cooler pocket, and several accessory pockets.

2. Callaway Org 14 Cart Bag: This bag is known for its durability, organization, and style. It features 14 club dividers, a magnetic pocket, a cooler pocket, and multiple accessory pockets.

3. TaylorMade Deluxe Cart Bag: This bag offers great value for its price, with features such as 14 club dividers, a cooler pocket, and several accessory pockets. It also has a sleek design and comes in several color options.

4. Titleist Cart 14 Lightweight Cart Bag: This bag is known for its lightweight design, making it easy to carry on a cart or push cart. It features 14 club dividers, several accessory pockets, and a cooler pocket.

I enjoyed chatting with Henry Shimp on an array of topics related to the 2023 Masters, my new book and even food. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here:

This is our 30th edition of #AskMyGolfSpy. That feels like some sort of milestone. 

Anyway, AskMyGolfSpy is an opportunity to submit questions to our experts here at MGS. You can pass along your questions to the team on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or right here in the comments section below! 

Q: At what stage in your golf game should you start considering being fit for clubs? -FishookTX

As soon as one decides golf is worth pursuing with any regularity, it makes sense to get fitted. I understand basic arguments around being too inconsistent but it’s important to recognize that one of the goals of club fitting should be to deliver more consistent results. 

I’m not suggesting new golfers should blow $350 on a Ventus upgrade but really basic stuff like dialing in the appropriate length, lie angles and shaft weight can lead to improvement. 

Q: There is a recent claim by a Twitter person (highly respected coach) that face flex irons are bad for your consistency if your 7i club speed is over 75mph. Do you believe there is any truth to that? – LesStotler

I saw the tweet and I think I understand the larger point he was trying to make. My interpretation is that higher speed players don’t need to chase distance with their irons but instead should focus more on control (which is often a byproduct of spin). 

Talor Gooch upstaged the more-fancied names on the LIV Golf tour by shooting a 10-under 62 Friday to take a four-stroke lead after the first round of the inaugural Australian tournament at The Grange.

The teams of Wyndham Clark and Beau Hossler, and Sean O'Hair and Brandon Matthews, each shot an 11-under 61 in the better-ball format to tie for a one-shot lead through the first round of Zurich Classic.

Peiyun Chien shot a 5-under 67 on a rainy Thursday in the transplanted Chevron Championship to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour's first major of the year.

Commissioner Greg Norman says LIV Golf has had discussions "on a regular basis" about adding a women's tour in the future.

“How do I find the right wedges?” 

It’s a question we get asked a lot. 

The simple (probably too simple) answer is to get fitted.  

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. Enjoy the rest of your day. 

Also, good luck with that. 

Any guesses on how many golf GPS apps are available on the Apple and Android app stores?

For the record, we’d take a jillion as an acceptable – and probably correct – answer.

Some are free. Some are free but require in-app purchases for more functionality. And others you have to buy outright. But you do have a jillion choices and, chances are, you have your favorite. The SwingU Golf GPS app is becoming one of our favorites, partially due to its functionality but primarily due to what it can give you.

If you want it to.

SwingU Golf GPS App: An “OG” Golf App

Before we get too far into the weeds, one thing needs to be stated, especially for you youngsters out there. If you’re too young to remember playing with persimmon woods and finding yardage markers to pace off distance, don’t underestimate just how freaking cool a golf GPS app is.

The Dinah turns up in Texas, Koepka reflects, Tiger has surgery, USGA sees a record number of U.S. Open entries, Europe's Ryder Cup hopes look promising on paper, a new app to download and much more in the latest News & Notes.

Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson left open the possibility that LIV Golf players may be part of the U.S. team this fall.

Different venue, same title on the line. Here are five storylines to watch this week at the first LPGA major of the season.

Tiger Woods underwent surgery Wednesday to address post-traumatic arthritis in his right ankle caused by injuries suffered in a February 2021 car wreck.

The Masters is watched by more golf fanatics than any other golf tournament.  For many, it is like the First Rights of Spring to get tuned up for the new season.  The world starts to bloom as the grass turns green in Augusta, GA.  So I thought you might enjoy recalling memorable thoughts of golf to prepare for the your new season.

1/ Short putts never go in.

2/ The most important shot in golf is your next one.

3/ Breezy? Swing easy.

4/ Don’t kill the ball.  Even Scotty Scheffler hooks the ball when he gets excited.

Teamwork is a common thread between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf -- just not with each other. Here are the storylines to watch this week as the Zurich Classic and LIV Golf-Adelaide get underway.

There is more attention than ever focused on the golf ball. It’s also true that there are more golf ball brands and options than ever.

Most major manufacturers offer at least three urethane-covered options and many of the upstart direct-to-consumer brands have at least two.

The point is, you’ve got a lot to choose from. That makes us exceptionally curious about the golf balls you’re choosing to play.

This 2023 iteration of our  Golf Ball Survey is an opportunity for us to learn about your buying (and playing) habits. In addition to taking the survey, feel free to share additional thoughts on all things golf ball in the comment section.

Oh … for those of you who have been asking, yes, we are planning another robot ball test. It’s going to be the biggest one we’ve ever done. We’ll have more information as we get closer.