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Emiliano Grillo made a 5-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole at Colonial to secure his first PGA Tour victory in more than 7½ years, after blowing a two-stroke lead with a double-bogey on the 72nd hole Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas.

Harold Varner III, who outlasted Branden Grace by 1 shot Sunday, won his first LIV Golf event after he two-putted from about 35 feet for birdie on the par-5 18th hole at Trump National in LIV Golf-DC in Sterling, Virginia.

Steve Stricker beat Padraig Harrington on the first hole of a playoff in the Senior PGA Championship on Sunday.

Pablo Larrazabal won the KLM Open by 2 strokes on Sunday to claim his ninth title on the European tour.

Celine Boutier and Leona Maguire each won their quarterfinal matches Saturday, setting up a semifinal match in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play.

Mito Pereira of Chile made five birdies over his last seven holes for a 5-under 67 on Saturday, giving him a one-shot lead over Harold Varner III at LIV Golf DC.

Adam Schenk closed out a 3-under 67 with a 16-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole Saturday to match PGA Tour rookie Harry Hall for the lead at 10 under after three rounds at the Colonial in Forth Worth, Texas.

Padraig Harrington stumbled over the final three holes as he leads Steve Stricker by one shot entering the final round of the Senior PGA Championship.

Anna Nordqvist and Cheyenne Knight have delivered clutch moments to avoid a playoff and advance in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play.

Brooks Koepka returned from the high of winning his fifth major championship with a flat round of even-par 72 that left him 8 shots behind Harold Varner III on Friday after the opening round of LIV Golf DC.

PGA Tour rookie Harry Hall from England maintained the solo lead after 36 holes at the Colonial, three strokes ahead of Harris English.

Stewart Cink is contending in his PGA Tour Champions debut with consecutive rounds of 4-under 68 in the Senior PGA Championship. Cink trails leader Padraig Harrington by four shots halfway through the Senior PGA.

Michael Block, the club pro who captivated the golf world with his 15th-place finish at the PGA Championship, missed the cut at Colonial Country Club.

Fred Couples, commonly known as "Freddy Couples," is a professional golfer who has had a successful career on the PGA Tour. Here are some key points about Freddy Couples:

1. Early Life and Amateur Career: Fred Couples was born on October 3, 1959, in Seattle, Washington. He played collegiate golf at the University of Houston, where he was a three-time All-American and helped lead his team to the NCAA Championship in 1977.

2. Professional Career: Couples turned professional in 1980 and joined the PGA Tour in 1982. He quickly established himself as one of the most talented and popular golfers of his generation. Couples has won numerous tournaments throughout his career, including the Masters Tournament in 1992.

3. Playing Style: Known for his smooth and effortless swing, Fred Couples has been admired for his natural talent and rhythm on the golf course. He possesses a powerful driving ability and a superb touch around the greens, making him a consistent and formidable player.

4. Major Championships: Fred Couples has had notable success in major championships. In addition to his victory at the Masters Tournament in 1992, he has recorded several top-10 finishes in other major championships, including the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship.

Stanford's Rose Zhang, the first woman to win two NCAA Division I individual national golf titles, has turned pro and will make her LPGA debut next week.

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 point should I consider alternatives to my clubs? A driving iron or a 3 wood? A 7 wood or something else? A mini driver or another wood? – Brian S.  

Do it now. List everything you own on eBay and start over. 

Kidding … 

The simple (though admittedly not helpful) answer is that you should replace anything that’s not getting it done on the golf course. The tricky part is figuring out where the club is having a disproportionate influence over a bad result. 

This is one area where stat tracking apps like Shot Scope and Arccos can be extremely helpful in identifying clubs that aren’t letting you down or otherwise creating gapping problems within your bag. 

The Sub 70 TAIII Wedges are an addition and complement to the award-winning TAIII irons.

Created with both reliability and versatility in mind, the TAIII golf wedge can play every shot: high, low, high spin or low spin. Meant for those with creativity around the greens, the Tommy Armour III Tour Milled wedges are the precision-made tools of a short game artist.  

Within Sub 70’s lineup, the TAIII wedges fit between the standard 286 wedge and the more versatile JB wedges.

The TAIII comes in three different finishes (Tour Satin,  TourRaw and Tour Black QPQ), as well as two-degree loft increments from 50- to 60 degrees with the 54- through 60-degree models also available in a low-bounce option. 

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Summer officially starts with Memorial Day (let’s ignore the solstice) and sales are popping up online. So your faithful servants here at MGS have dug deep to bring you the best golf deals so you can gear up for a summer full of golf. From drivers to training aids, arm yourself with the equipment that suits you, your game – and your budget.

Anna Nordqvist had her second match go all 18 holes Thursday before she held on for a 1-up victory over Lauren Coughlin, putting her in position to win her group and advance to the knockout stage of the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play.

Padraig Harrington shot 8-under 64 on Thursday in the first competitive round at the new Texas headquarters of the PGA of America for a two-shot lead at the Senior PGA Championship.