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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

The FootJoy Fuel golf shoe.

THE TESTER

My name is Adam Beach, owner of MyGolfSpy. I have a passion for the golfer. If you are going to spend your hard-earned money on something, I want to test it for you. I don’t want you spending a dollar unless it improves on what you already own.

WHY ARE WE TRYING IT?

Because, dammit, they look good! But let’s find out if the performance matches up. The FootJoy Fuel is the first FJ shoe I have seen in a long time that I might actually wear.

WHAT IS THE FOOTJOY FUEL?

It’s FootJoy’s latest attempt to get more “modern” or, as the kids say, have that “drip.”

Jon Rahm is still on top. But Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland made moves, while Harold Varner III and Tom Hoge announced their arrivals.

Tom Hoge, one of seven players who had at least a share of the lead headed into the final round, surged past Jordan Spieth en route to a win at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am Sunday, the first PGA Tour title for the 32-year-old who played collegiately at TCU.

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Overnight leader Harold Varner III eagled the par-5 18th by sinking a long putt to overtake clubhouse leader Bubba Watson and win the Saudi International in dramatic fashion.

Jordan Spieth put himself into the mix Saturday, shooting a 9-under 63 -- a career low at Pebble Beach. He also took a shot near the edge of a 60-foot cliff.

Leona Maguire had seven birdies and two bogeys for a 67 to capture the Drive On Championship, becoming the first Irish winner in LPGA Tour history.

After withdrawing from the Saudi International after just one round of play, Bryson DeChambeau took to social media to urge all those concerned with his body's health to "chill."

Nicolai Hojgaard shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Ras al Khaimah Championship.

Harold Varner III birdied the par-5 18th hole to take a one-stroke lead over Adri Arnaus into the final round of the Saudi International.

Seamus Power shot another 8-under 64 to build a 5-shot lead in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and break the 36-hole tournament record at 16-under 128.

Leona Maguire and Marina Alex shared the lead Friday in the LPGA Drive On Championship after another windy round at Crown Colony.

Defending champion Dustin Johnson's 1-over 71 on Friday has him 6 shots behind co-leaders Harold Varner III and Adri Arnaus at the Saudi International after two rounds of play.

David Law matched the lowest round of his DP World Tour career as he opened up a two-shot lead heading into the weekend at the 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Championship on Friday.

We know you have questions. In our Ask MyGolfSpy series, we answer questions from our readers. This week we’re tackling golf balls. For your next opportunity to Ask MyGolfSpy, be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Ask MyGolfSpy – Golf Balls

Arccos and TaylorMade have announced an expanded multi-year partnership. Called the “Track Better. Play Better” program, the new arraignment marks the first time Arccos sensors will be available as part of a TaylorMade golf club purchase.

The specifics work like this – beginning today, anybody who purchases a TaylorMade Stealth driver, Stealth irons, or any current P-series offering (P790, P770, P7MC andP7MB), can visit the TaylorMade Arccos portal, enter some basic info, and receive a free set of sensors along with a 45-day trial of the Arccos Caddie Platform. The same holds true for anyone who has previously purchased a qualifying TaylorMade product, so even if you bought P790 irons last fall or pre-ordered a Stealth Driver, you can still get the sensors.

Shipping is free, so there’s nothing to lose.

For Arccos and TaylorMade the arraignment is mutually beneficial. It gives Arccos another opportunity to turn golfers into customers and expand its database which already includes more than 9 million rounds and 500 million shots struck across 194 countries.

Sebastian Heisele and Scott Jamieson shared a one-shot lead after the first round of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship on Thursday.

Bryson DeChambeau withdrew from the Saudi International before the second round Friday because of left hand and left hip injuries.