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Tiger Woods skipped the U.S. Open to make sure he was ready for The Open at St. Andrews. We have you covered for Round 1.

Phil Mickelson said he respects Tiger Woods' opinion on LIV Golf after the 15-time major champion said those who joined the breakaway series had "turned their back on what has allowed them to get to this position."

There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.

What We Tried

FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA — the single-BOA version of FootJoy’s 2022 Most Wanted-winning flagship golf shoe. I say “single” because there’s also a dual-BOA (double “not for suckers”) version that I’ll be trying when (and if) FJ can wrangle some inventory.

Your Tour360 22 BOA Tester

Tony Covey. Self-described BOA-enthusiast with slightly wide feet. While not a fanboy by any means, I appreciate that when FootJoy makes a shoe, it makes it in wide (and often extra-wide). That’s called serving the golfer. Others should take note.

2022 Golf Umbrella Buyer’s Guide

For those who like to play in all conditions, a golf umbrella is a must.

This year, we have tested golf umbrellas that have an automatic opening system, UV protection, expandable canopies and reinforced rib systems to help remain perfect in windy conditions.

A lot of big golf companies are outsourcing to companies who solely focus on umbrella design. That’s neither surprising nor uncommon; it just makes sense. There are zero reasons why club guys should also be umbrella guys. The logo doesn’t matter, though we’re here to tell you that not every umbrella is the same.

Whether you’re looking to buy a golf umbrella today, seeking buying advice to get started or just want a closer look at what’s on the market, this guide will help you find the right golf umbrella to fit your needs.

WINNER – ShedRain Vortex XL

If you want an umbrella that will stand the test of time, go for the ShedRain Vortex XL. It performed consistently well across all metrics which made it our top pick. This golf umbrella has a “bungee” link cord connecting both canopies allowing for wind to pass through with ease. Combine that with a reinforced inner structure and you have the undisputed winner of the 2022 Most Wanted Golf Umbrella Test.

Former world No. 1 Justin Rose has withdrawn from The 150th Open ahead of his opening round at St Andrews, Scotland.

Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam and teammate Madelene Sagstrom shot a 5-under 65 on Wednesday in alternate-shot play in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational for a share of the first-round lead.

Rory McIlroy is the consensus favorite to win The Open, but bettors in the U.S. and abroad can't resist backing longshot Tiger Woods.

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You will never lower your handicap if you don’t set a plan to make it happen. Hank Haney recently released an interesting program called “Tour Consistency Clinics”, which reminded me of the ideal way to lower your scores. Just eliminate your BIG MISS — one at a time. It’s that easy!

You, like every other Weekend Worrier, have had some great rounds of golf followed by a number of high scoring rounds of golf. To lower your scores, your plan has to centered around DETERMINING your BIG MISS. You CAN correct it (with training and practice) and then determining your next big miss and repeating this process to drop your scores by 10 strokes. Consistently good shots will produce consistently lower scores. It’s that simple.

Set Your Plan
1/ Record Every One of Your Scores on a Handicap System: Members of private golf clubs enter the score from every round to establish a true handicap in order to balance-out scores for weaker players against better players in tournaments. Golf associations around the world have now adopted a consistent handicap system using the average score from 8 of your last 20 rounds of golf. The only scores entered are limited to a maximum of 2 strokes over your handicap for every hole.
2/ Obey the Rules of Golf and Be Honest: You can’t tip up a ball to improve the lie and you can’t ignore a mishit. Mulligans don’t exist. Every swing counts. You will never improve your game if you are not entering an honest score for every hole as well as only entering your maximum handicap allowance on your handicap system for a permanent, accurate record. (You may want to use: www.ghin.com or your local Golf Association handicap systems)
3/ Record Your Misses on Every Hole: On holes where you score a bogie, double bogie or worse, they were caused by a missed shot. To keep a simple record of your poor shots, enter a letter in the scoring box for each hole on your score card in the lower left corner. (ie “W” for water, “T” for tree, “R” for rough, “M” for mishit, “S” for sand etc). You also need to mark a “1” in the upper left of each box for the Fairway Hit on your drive (or greens hit on par 3’s), a “1” in the upper right of the box for Greens Hit in Regulation and the number of putts in the lower right.
4/ Analyze Your Card: After your round, sort out your worst big miss which caused your blow-up holes. Knowing this fact is the perfect starting point to improving your next round of golf.

Take Action!
Do something about your worst big miss. Find solutions on the internet or take lessons with a professional golf instructor. Get out to the practice range and make sure that you hit some great shots to overcome your BIG MISS before your next round of golf. Don’t expect miracles. Focus on your solution for your worst BIG MISS and you will eliminate those blow-up holes.

You may also want to purchase a GOLFSTR+ to practice 6 swing fixes with your straight leading arm or flat wrist. Put some effort into your game to eliminate your BIG MISSES. Buy one today at www.GOLFSTR.com

Several players suggest the Old Course is shaping up to provide a complete test. Plus, Quotables, weather and the draw, a merch report and Reads.

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said there is "no such thing as a free lunch" in golf and that he believes LIV Golf is "harming the perception of the sport."

MyGolfSpy Ball Lab is where we quantify the quality and consistency of the golf balls on the market to help you find the best ball for your money. Today, we’re taking a look at the 2022 TaylorMade Tour Response. To learn more about our test process, how we define “bad” balls, check out our About MyGolfSpy Ball Lab page.

About the TaylorMade Tour Response

The Tour Response is TaylorMade’s offering in what can either be looked at as the “value urethane” category or urethane-designed for moderate swing speed golfers. It’s a three-piece cast-urethane offering notable for soft feel. It’s also worth mentioning that the 2020 model was among the lowest-spinning balls we tested and, given that the most significant model-to-model upgrade is the addition of the Tour Flight dimple pattern found on the TP5, we don’t expect that will prove different with the new model.

The Tour Response is manufactured by Foremost in Taiwan, though it should be pointed out that TaylorMade has made a significant investment in Foremost and has access to dedicated production lines which, in theory, offer them greater control over the manufacturing process.

Compression

Tiger Woods has been made an honorary member of St. Andrews along with fellow Open winners Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie.

Who can win? Who has the best betting value? What props are the most interesting? Our experts look at the 2022 Open Championship from all angles.

History is everywhere at St. Andrews, which is the home of golf. And this year, for the 150th Open, played at a time when golf is fracturing, the players and visitors and townspeople have stopped to soak it all in.

The Official World Golf Ranking board began considering LIV Golf's application for recognition during a meeting at the R&A headquarters in St. Andrews, Scotland, on Tuedsay. In a statement, the OWGR said LIV Golf applied for inclusion on July 6.

Asked why he felt he was not necessarily perceived as the world's best golfer, the No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler answered, "I don't feel like there's any extra attention on me," and adding, "I would assume not everybody's picking me to win" The Open.

Bryson DeChambeau and golf ball manufacturer Bridgestone have agreed to end their sponsorship relationship, the company confirmed to ESPN.