Adam Svensson had two eagles in a 10-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship.
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Cejka shoots 64, leads Senior Players by 2
Alex Cejka birdied two of the final three holes for a 6-under 64 and a 2-stroke lead in the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship.
Tringale has career day, leads Scottish Open by 3
Cameron Tringale ran off six straight birdies to start the back nine en route to a 9-under 61 and a 3-shot lead in the Scottish Open, the first European event co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour.
Here’s to the Golfer Instagram Giveaway Official Rules Copy
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SOG 122: Enough LIV, Time To Talk the Old Course
Gullane Hill, untouched by the invading ploughshare, has left stretches of the most beautiful golfing country in the world. Turf of exceptional closeness and elasticity, natural sand bunkers of endless shape and variety, sierras of benty dunes and saharas of sand alternating with oases of verdure make the place a veritable golfers paradise. Here surely, if anywhere, must have been the home of our first golfing parents, for nowhere else in the world is the golfing prospect so expansive and enticing. Nowhere does the pursuit of the game seem so inevitable. JOYCE WETHERED
BEST INDOOR PUTTING GREEN 2022
Best Indoor Putting Green 2022
Do you know the secret to making more putts? We do. Practice and owning a golf putting green really help dial in your putting stroke.
Depending on what you want to improve—like stroke, tempo or having drill videos or challenges laid out for you in an app—this guide will help you find the right putting green for you.
However, some golfers don’t have enough room in their house to practice. Don’t worry! Many golf putting greens offer different sizes to help fit any size of home and get you making more putts in no time.
Take it from us when we say an indoor putting green isn’t just a putting “mat.” We tested the best indoor putting greens on the market to see which ones roll like your country club greens, offer options like break and speed and how durable they are.
WINNER: BirdieBall
If you want a putting green that is the closest thing to the greens you play on every week, the BirdieBall is the one for you. The foam platform allows the ball to roll pure, end over end, allowing you to focus on what matters most: starting the ball on line. It may not have any alignment lines off the bat but you can customize it with whatever you like. These are just some of the reasons BirdieBall was crowned Most Wanted Indoor Putting Green of 2022.
McIlroy calls for LIV peace talks
Rory McIlroy said the PGA Tour and DP World Tour should hold talks with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series as the escalating tension between the circuits is "splitting the game."
The Strategic Alliance Presents: The Genesis Scottish Open
Gullane Hill, untouched by the invading ploughshare, has left stretches of the most beautiful golfing country in the world. Turf of exceptional closeness and elasticity, natural sand bunkers of endless shape and variety, sierras of benty dunes and saharas of sand alternating with oases of verdure make the place a veritable golfers paradise. Here surely, if anywhere, must have been the home of our first golfing parents, for nowhere else in the world is the golfing prospect so expansive and enticing. Nowhere does the pursuit of the game seem so inevitable. JOYCE WETHERED
The Open News & Notes, July 7th, 2022: Q&A With Iain Carter
From Gullane Hill to the Luffness Clubhouse is one huge stretch of turf, and such turf! The finest, smoothest and most delicate that was ever seen. It has been said of various people—I do not know who was the original subject—that nobody could be so wise as so-and-so looked; likewise, it might be said that no greens could be so good s the Gullane and Luffness greens look. Never they are are very good indeed, and so is the golf. BERNARD DARWIN
Know Your Ideal Swing for Every Club
Last week we presented the 2 critical issues to help you Perfect Your Game: Mental Focus and Knowing Your Ideal Swing for Each of your Clubs. Mental Focus was covered last week and now we want to share your INDIVIDUAL SECRETS that creates distance and direction control for each club.
These SECRETS are unique for every golfer and every type of club. The weight and flexibility of each club from your driver down to your putter require a special setup and swing for each type of club. You should take lessons to sort out the proper techniques and then you should sort out the exact setup that works for your strength and flexibility.
If you can recognize a pro, just by watching their swing, you can understand why each pro and each golfer actually swings every type of club differently. That’s why you need to tailor your perfect swing for every type of club to your PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITES.
I have finally sorted this out for my clubs and I’m starting to shoot just over par for 9 holes on the back nine of every round. I have studied what works for my swing on every type of club but my changing flexibility over 18 holes must be another variable for my swing.
Jim Furyk is a great example of a golfer who found a strange solution which allows him to shallow his downswing and create straight shots.
Study Your Ideal Setup and Swing for Every Type of Club
Start by taking lessons to add distance & consistency and to avoid slices & hooks. Each club and type of club has a unique weight, flexibility and function. You need to sort out what works for your body and your set of clubs. The following summary details my idiosyncrasies to help your get started. Make sure that you write down and refine the unique features that work for your game and your clubs.
How to watch the Genesis Scottish Open on ESPN+
Here are all the ways to watch the Genesis Scottish Open this week on ESPN+.
LPGA Shanghai event canceled due to COVID
The LPGA Tour has canceled its tournament in Shanghai later this year because of ongoing restrictions in China related to COVID-19.
WGC event canceled due to COVID restrictions
The WGC-HSBC Champions, scheduled for Oct. 27-30 in Shanghai, has been canceled because of COVID-19 restrictions in China.
Betting tips for the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open
Our betting experts give their favorite plays for the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open in one of the most stacked field of the year from the Renaissance Club in Scotland.
Ball Lab: 2022 Titleist AVX Ball Review
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 Titleist AVX. To learn more about our test process, how we define “bad” balls, check out our About MyGolfSpy Ball Lab page.
About the Titleist AVX
The Titleist AVX is a three-piece ball with a cast urethane cover. The bulk of AVX balls that find their way to the U.S. market are manufactured alongside the Pro V1 franchise at Titleist’s Ball Plant 3 in New Bedford, Mass. It’s the softest ball in Titleist’s premium lineup and has the distinction of being the only non-Pro V1 ball in Titleist’s ball-fitting matrix.
On the performance side, the AVX is a bit of an anomaly. It’s a bit firmer than the majority of balls designed for moderate swing speed golfers. It also flies a bit lower. While that can be problematic for some, it also makes AVX viable for higher swing speed golfers who generate excessive spin.
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Horschel On LIV "Hypocrites" Who Want To Play Less But More When It's Convenient: "I believe they made their bed"
From Gullane Hill to the Luffness Clubhouse is one huge stretch of turf, and such turf! The finest, smoothest and most delicate that was ever seen. It has been said of various people—I do not know who was the original subject—that nobody could be so wise as so-and-so looked; likewise, it might be said that no greens could be so good s the Gullane and Luffness greens look. Never they are are very good indeed, and so is the golf. BERNARD DARWIN
R&A Warns: Don't Take ScotRail To The 150th Open
On the 150th Open’s eve, the R&A is asking fans who planned to attend by rail to find other means of getting to St Andrews. This is a result of its on-going dispute between ScotRail and train drivers.
Last month Willie Rennie warned of the need for a contingency plan in this scenario.
Here is what the R&A sent to ticketholders:
Dear Ticketholder,
We are contacting you to provide an important update and guidance regarding travel to and from The 150th Open at St Andrews on 10-17 July.
Tiger finishes with 74 at pro-am; Schauffele wins
Tiger Woods closed with a 2-over 74 to finish tied for 39th on Tuesday at the JP McManus Pro-Am, a star-studded event won by Xander Schauffele.
PXG PUTTER REVIEW – BATTLE READY BAT ATTACK
VERDICT – PXG BATTLE READY BAT ATTACK
The PXG’s Battle Ready Bat Attack lives up to the name. Throughout the 2022 Most Wanted Mallet Putter Test, Bat Attack performed well from all three testing distances. It displayed tremendous consistency from five, 10 and 20 feet, finishing in the top three from each distance, including placing as the best mallet from five feet. With two to three hosel types, Bat Attack can fit multiple different putting strokes. If you’re in the market for a new putter, this PXG putter ranks high on my list of recommendations.
Pros:
2022 Most Wanted MalletExceptional consistency from five, 10 and 20 feetThe best mallet from five feetTesters rate it highly for feel and aestheticsCons:
Comes stock with a larger, midsize gripEXPERT TIP - TOE HANG & LIE ANGLE
The toe hang and lie angle of your putter should match your stroke and address position. They're key elements of a good putter fitting.
If you have a lot of face rotation through the putting stroke, consider trying a toe down (strong arc) style putter. Vice versa, if you have minimal rotation, consider trying a face-balanced style putter.
Lie angle, just like in an iron or wood, can affect shot direction. Be sure to match your lie angle up with your tendencies with your putter as well.
