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The new Callaway Apex line of irons answers an age-old question:

How do you update your signature forged iron line without screwing it up?

There are two correct answers to that question. The first is simple: very carefully. That means you tweak it a little here, a touch there, but with no real changes that might make it seem too different.

The second correct answer isn’t for the faint of heart: blow it the hell up and start anew. That’s risk-reward on the level of going for a par-5 in two despite the pond in front of the green.

The new Callaway Apex irons are somewhere in the middle but leaning decidedly toward the second answer. Callaway didn’t exactly blow the old Apex the hell up and start from scratch. However, the new Apex Ai200 and Ai300 do represent the single biggest reboot to the line since it debuted 10 years ago.

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:

PING WebFit and the accompanying s159 wedges.

Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Content and resident sneakerhead. I don’t have a clue about wedge grinds, bounce and what lofts are right for my game. PING WebFit seems like the perfect solution to my problem. I can get fitted without inducing the major social anxiety of having to speak to a real person. That’s my Gen-Z talking (or texting).

The (online) fitting process

We’ve written at length about PING’s WebFit system, so I’ll spare you the big details. I will, however, share my experience with the tool and, obviously, the results it spit out for my game.

The thing I like about the wedge WebFit is how easy it is to nail down the details. As someone who’s not the best golfer, I found it very intuitive. It asks a simple series of questions based on course conditions, pitch shots (things like ball position, if you like to pitch with a square or open face) and your wedge use.

Are you an average golfer? I’ve got the top five longest balls for those of you who are swinging around a 100 miles per hour. Earlier you may have caught our longest balls in golf for 115 miles per hour, but I figured I would talk to the rest of you who aren’t swinging out of your shoes.

Coming in at number five, we’ve got the Titleist Pro V1 yellow at 272 yards. You’re going to get a low flight ball. And also if you end up in the trees, like me, it’s easier to find in those leaves

At number four, we’ve got the LA golf ball at 272. The golf ball did hold its own in our test. I do hate to tell you though, they are 70 bucks a dozen.

Number three for you mid swing speed players is going to be the Titleist Pro V1X Left Dash. And you might be saying, well, the math just isn’t mathing. It came in at number one for 115 miles per hour. But I’m here to tell you, not every golf ball performs the same for every golfer

Coming in at number two, we’ve got the Callaway Chrome Soft X. We’ve seen some massive improvements from Callaway over the last year. That ain’t too shabby.

Last week, I brought you a great deal on a pair of spiked golf shoes in the FootJoy Hyperflex Carbons. This week, I’m spreading the love to the spikeless shoe crew with a deal that can save you up to a whopping 57%!

Select colorways of the G/FORE Men’s MG4+ are on sale now at Golf Galaxy.

G/FORE MG4+ Highlights

Premium waterproof upper protects your feet from the elements3D molded external heel cup keep your foot locked in through every phase of your swingG/FORE comfort system technology footbed nubs allow maximum airflow while massaging your feet

If it’s time to upgrade your golf shoes, give the MG4+ from G/FORE a look today.

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The LIV Golf League has suspended Graeme McDowell for one tournament and fined him $125,000 for using a nasal decongestant that contained a banned substance.

Stephen Ames successfully defended his Boeing Classic title Sunday, birdieing the par-5 18th for a 5-under 67 and one-stroke victory over Ernie Els, Steven Alker and Robert Karlsson.

Rianne Malixi beat Asterisk Talley 3 and 2 to win the U.S. Women's Amateur on Sunday at Southern Hills, three weeks after routing Talley in the U.S. Girls' Junior final.

Here’s why Fred Couples is “loving life” — with an “old man’s bag.” He returned to play this week at the PGA Tour Champions’ Boeing Classic.

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LIV Golf has suspended major winner Graeme McDowell for one tournament for violating its anti-doping policy.

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In this edition of Play Smart Tiger Woods explains how to hit his draw chip when facing a tough lie around the green.

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If you're having trouble hitting crisp pitch shots, try focusing on keeping the butt end of the grip pointing at your belly.

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Lydia Ko's equipment setup helped her win gold on Saturday in France. The gear included a G430 Max 10K driver that played a supporting role.

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It can be easy to chunk your wedge shots when the turf is wet. Here's how to make sure you make clean contact.

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TESTERS WANTED

Callaway has launched the Opus and Opus Platinum wedges with advanced SPIN-GEN face technology and refined designs. We are searching for four golfers to test, review and keep these innovative wedges.

About the Callaway Opus line

Callaway says the new Opus and Opus Platinum wedges feature SPIN-GEN face technology, a refined groove package and enhanced surface roughness for improved control and spin. The Opus Platinum model includes MIM construction and bonded tungsten weighting, offering optimized trajectory and consistency. These wedges come in multiple grinds to cater to diverse playing styles and promise significant performance enhancements.

Callaway Opus and Opus Platinum options

Opus

Available in W, S, C and T grindsLoft options from 46*-60*Three finish options: Brushed Chrome, Black Shadow, Raw

Opus Platinum

Available in S and Z grindsLoft options from 54*-60*Platinum Chrome and Platinum Blue finishesDynamic Gold MID Gunmetal Shaft as stock

Both Opus and Opus Platinum feature an offset groove-in-groove technology in lofts 54* to 60*.

Before Bryson's U.S. Open win, a lucky group of InsideGOLF members walked the closing stretch at No. 2 and ate at Donald Ross's cottage.

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Cheesesteaks are a perfect culinary hybrid: comfort food plus pure indulgence. Here's how to make a restaurant-quality version at home.

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Asterisk Talley led Rianne Malixi 1 up halfway through the U.S. Women's Amateur championship match Saturday, three weeks after Malixi routed Talley in the U.S. Girls' Junior final.

Matt Kuchar shot his second straight 6-under 64 on Saturday to take the second-round lead in the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship.

With a 36-hole Sunday set for thw Wyndham Championship, there will be two tournaments in one for players like Matt Kuchar.

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