With two weeks left in the regular season, we take a look at the top candidates for PGA Tour awards.

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

Lamkin UTx Golf Grip – A one of a kind, full-cord grip with a tacky feel.

YOUR LAMKIN UTX TESTER

Phillip Bishop. Most of the time, I have a grip on Most Wanted Testing. However, today, I have a dance with Lamkin’s Tri-Layer Technology.

LAMKIN PAST & PRESENT

Since 1925, Lamkin has been a leader in golf grip manufacturing. Elver Lamkin began the process in 1925 from his own garage. From there, Lamkin grew. Eventually, they touted a 60 year relationship with one of the greats, Arnold Palmer. 90 years have come and gone, and Lamkin has become “one of the most trusted brands in golf”.

Presently, Lamkin has a budding relationship with a current phenom, Tony Finau. With it, the opportunity to showcase one of its top selling grips – Lamkin UTx. Tony currently utilizes this grip, especially during his recent back-to-back victories. Now, what makes this grip different from every other grip?

A player who was invited to attend Tuesday's meeting told ESPN that it will include many of the top 20 players in the world and a handful of other influential PGA Tour members who haven't defected to LIV Golf.

Cameron Smith, the No. 2-ranked player in the world, has pulled out of this week's BMW Championship because of a lingering hip injury, according to his agent

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Zalatoris' dramatic win, a bad break for Cam Smith, Patrick Reed's bold LIV golf claim, the 25 new PGA Tour members and more from the FedEx Cup playoffs.

The Best Golf Shoes at the FedEx St. Jude Championship

Some of the world’s best golfers came out to play last week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and their shoe game was just as good as their scoring. Like a crescendo into the grand finale, some players are upping their golf shoe game as the season heads to the ultimate finish. More eyeballs, more media. If you’re one of the top 125, this is your chance to show out.

The theme for this week? Fun colors. It’s no coincidence that an event supporting St. Jude hospitals has given us some of the most whimsical colorways of the year!

Xander Schauffele in Custom Gold Medal adidas TOUR360 22

After his Olympic victory, Xander Schauffele threw around the idea of using his gold medal as a ball marker to razz his opponents. Perhaps for similar reasons, Schauffele has been wearing custom adidas TOUR360 22 made to commemorate his Olympic gold in Japan.

You’ve got to have some extreme confidence to pull off golf shoes this bold. But the shoe itself isn’t even the best part. Schauffele gifted a pair to Riley, a five-year-old patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The only way to get your hands on a pair of the special-edition adidas TOUR360 22 is through a global giveaway. Those looking for a chance to win can enter through the adidas app. The giveaway will run Aug. 10-31.

OUR JOB IS YOUR GAME

Whether it is a full shot, a flighted three-quarter approach, a delicate pitch, a tricky bunker shot or the simplest of chips, wedges offer a plethora of reasons to be in your bag.

Unfortunately, with every shot, your golf wedge’s groove life diminishes incrementally. Titleist recommends replacing your wedges after 75 rounds. However, cost is always a concern. Most golfers, especially recreational ones, aren’t buying new wedges after 75 rounds.

So how can you keep your grooves fresh?

Groove sharpening tools.

Do they really make a difference? Let’s take a look.

Saki Baba routed Monet Chun of Canada 11 and 9 on Sunday to become the second Japanese winner in U.S. Women's Amateur golf history.

Only 70 players are left in the FedEx Cup playoffs. Here are all those still chasing the $18 million season-ending prize.

Will Zalatoris, who had the most money and the best world ranking of anyone without a PGA Tour victory, won the FedEx St. Jude Championship without making birdie in a three-hole playoff on Sunday in Tennessee.

Miguel Angel Jimenez won the Boeing Classic on Sunday for his third PGA Tour Champions victory of the season, closing with a 5-under 67 to hold off David McKenzie by two strokes.

The PGA Tour penalized Cameron Smith 2 shots at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday upon learning he took a drop in the wrong place after hitting into the water on the par-3 fourth hole in the third round Saturday.

Ewen Ferguson captured the second title of his rookie season on the European tour by winning the ISPS Handa World Invitational.

Maja Stark closed with a 10-under 63 to win the ISPS Handa Invitational for her third victory this year on the Ladies European Tour. Stark also gained access to join the LPGA with the win.

Miguel Angel Jimenez shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday for a share of the Boeing Classic lead with Billy Andrade.

Cameron Smith, eyeing the No. 1 ranking, is 2 shots behind J.J. Spaun for the lead in the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Saki Baba of Japan will face Monet Chun of Canada in the U.S. Women's Amateur final.