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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:

I sent a pair of my shoes to Custom Cleats. The company specializes in shoe conversions (turning everyday shoes or sneakers into cleats) and they just released their brand-new golf cleat. 

Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Soft Goods Testing and resident sneakerhead. I believe golf is better with a pair of cool shoes and comfortable joggers. After seeing a Phillies pitcher throw a no-hitter in a pair of Vans that he had turned into baseball cleats, I knew I had to find the company that made it possible. 

A few weeks (and emails) later, I was able to send my personal pair of Jordan 1s to Custom Cleats to be converted into spiked golf shoes. 

Who is Custom Cleats?

Custom Cleats has been converting everyday shoes into functioning cleats for nearly 20 years. You need only glance at their social media to find a host of professional athletes that have taken the Custom Cleats plunge. 

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner shares the steps he used to help a teenage golfer shave 13 strokes off his handicap in just one year.

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Complete RSM Classic Friday tee times for the second round at Sea island, featuring Camilo Villegas, Zach Johnson and more.

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How to watch the 2023 RSM Classic on Thursday, including a full Round 1 TV schedule, streaming times and more.

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The LPGA Tour and CME Group announced a purse increase for the season finale that will see the winner take home $4 million.

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The launch of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's simulator golf league could be delayed after an overnight power outage caused deflation and damage to the air-supported dome section of the Florida-based venue, TGL said on Wednesday.

Every golfer is aging. We all need tips to take advantage of methods to improve our game. Flexibility and strength are always changing as we age so we should be using every trick in the book to keep up with our rivals. Christo Garcia recently provided a great list of tips to improve any golfer’s game.

Lift your Leading Heel: As you age, you lose flexibility, so your ability to windup in your backswing gets shorter every year. One way to increase your rotation is to lift you leading heel in your backswing to give you a little more rotation for more swing distance and longer drivers. Jack Nicklaus did it throughout his career.

Shift Your Grip Back: Take your normal stance and then rotate both of your hands back on your grip. When you try this, shallow your downswing and swing with your trailing elbow closer to your side as you power your club up the slot for more distance and a nice draw.

Swing to Swoosh Your Club: If you can’t hear your club swoosh through impact, your swing is most likely too slow. Practice by holding the head end of any club and creating a swooshing sound as your wrists release your handle through the bottom of your swing. Now flip your club and create that sound by holding your grip properly.

Start your Downswing with Your Hips: Your downswing actually starts while your hips start to shift their weight forward during the transition at the top of your backswing. Let your weight shift to your leading hip as you rotate your shoulders then your arms and finally your wrist release. Unwind and deliver more power and distance.

The heated race to secure full PGA Tour status for 2024 culminates this week at the RSM Classic in St. Simons Island, Ga.

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On this week's episode of Subpar, new PGA Tour cardholder Chandler Phillips described losing big in a Texas money match.

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U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson discussed the Americans' loss in Rome, any regrets he might have and what's next for the U.S. team.

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In today's edition of Play Smart, we talk to GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Hallett about how to handle playing golf in the rain.

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The season-ending CME Group Tour Championship will have an $11 million purse, an increase from previous years, and a record $4 million winner's check in 2024, the LPGA Tour announced Wednesday.

PGA Tour Rookie of the Year frontrunner Eric Cole says he's benefitted from advice from his former Tour pro mother.

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How long does it take to play 18 holes?

A number of factors impact how long a round of golf lasts. These include weather conditions, course setup, the number of people in your group and more. In general, though, here are some average times.

Especially during a busy time (like on the weekend), four hours is a good average for how long to expect to be on a golf course. We’ll break down how this time is calculated as well as how you might be able to save a few minutes here and there.

What factors affect how long it takes to play a round of golf?

The first set of factors are within your control: your skill level, the size of your group, whether you are walking or driving a cart, and your playing style, which we will discuss below. The factors you can’t control include the weather, the course setup, how busy it is and course rules like tee-time intervals.

How long does it take to play one hole in golf?

A typical par-72 golf course has four par-3 holes, 10 par-4s and four par-5s. Here are the pace of play guidelines from the United States Golf Association.

With this chart in mind, you can calculate how long it will take if you have a larger group or if you play alone. However, this is only one part of the equation.

A reader was reprimanded for placing his bag on the tee box. Was he really in the wrong? The Etiquetteist weighs in.

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Patrick Mahomes, in an interview during the Netflix Cup, revealed the perfect number of beers to drink when playing golf.

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We'll never own enough hats. As golfers, we love and appreciate a good hat, especially here at GOLF. Here are some of our favs from this year.

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The RSM Classic kicks off on Thursday as the finale of the PGA Tour's new Fall Series. Here's who we are betting on in Georgia.

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Lilia Vu topped Celine Boutier in the LPGA's season-long points race with a win at The Annika last week, while Open Championship winner Brian Harman is among several PGA Tour players looking forward to the tournament in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

The Netflix Cup ended on a sour note, with winners Carlos Sainz and Justin Thomas accidentally dropping and breaking the trophy.

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