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What pro golf might look like in the future is anyone's guess. But Peter Kostis and Gary McCord have two interesting ideas to consider.

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Analyst Smylie Kaufman opened up on his read of Rory McIlroy’s 72nd-hole putt at the U.S. Open. “I’m not perfect,” he said on GOLF’s Subpar.

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Today I received 2 blogs from amazing golf instructors who made opposite recommendations for your backswing and both claimed that you will get longer drives. As it turned out, they both may be correct, but I will bet that more Weekend Warriors will benefit more from a limited backswing than a longer, faster backswing.

Hank Haney recommends that you will hit your drives longer if you take a longer, faster backswing (even with a bent leading elbow) and a faster downswing. His logic is that your longer backswing will allow you to make a faster downswing. You will gain 2.5 yards for every mile per hour of impact speed. This fact has been proven under test lab conditions with “Iron Byron”, an electronic driver testing machine.

Danny Maude’s blog helped a student gain about 40 yards by limiting his straight leading arm backswing and generating a square clubface hit on the ball for a huge gain in yardage by eliminating a banana slice. The slice was killing his distance. The limited backswing allowed his student to control his drive directly up his target line for a lot more distance.

The problem with a longer faster backswing and downswing is that mid to high handicap golfers who try to swing faster will inevitably swing across the ball causing a horrible slice and send more balls into never-never-land. You will find that you can hit more balls in the fairway and longer than your normal attempts if you swing with a flat wrist, straight arm and a limited backswing (at about 1/3rd of a John Daly swing.)

As your confidence improves you will gain a lot more distance as you increase rotation of your hips and shoulders in your backswing. Then you can increase the speed of your backswing to build in wrist lag at the top and catapult your clubhead in the downswing to add even more speed AND DISTANCE ( as recommended by Hank Haney).

Left-handed golfers have made significant marks on the sport, leveraging their unique playing style to achieve great success. Here are some of the best left-handed golfers in history:

1. Phil Mickelson

• Achievements: 6 major championships, including 3 Masters titles, 2 PGA Championships, and 1 Open Championship.
• Playing Style: Known for his exceptional short game, creative shot-making, and aggressive play.
• Legacy: Mickelson is one of the most successful and popular golfers of all time, often thrilling fans with his risk-taking and spectacular recoveries.

2. Bob Charles

• Achievements: 1 major championship, the 1963 Open Championship; 80 professional wins worldwide.
• Playing Style: Known for his smooth putting stroke and consistent play.
• Legacy: Charles was the first left-handed golfer to win a major championship and is a trailblazer for left-handed golfers in the sport.

3. Mike Weir

• Achievements: 1 major championship, the 2003 Masters; 8 PGA Tour wins.
• Playing Style: Known for his precise iron play and strong mental game.
• Legacy: Weir's victory at the 2003 Masters made him the first Canadian to win a major championship, inspiring many young golfers in Canada.

4. Bubba Watson

• Achievements: 2 major championships, the 2012 and 2014 Masters; 12 PGA Tour wins.
• Playing Style: Known for his incredible shot-shaping ability, long drives, and unorthodox approach.
• Legacy: Watson is known for his creative and aggressive style of play, often making spectacular shots from seemingly impossible situations.

5. Steve Flesch

• Achievements: 4 PGA Tour wins, including the 2004 Bank of America Colonial and the 2007 Turning Stone Resort Championship.
• Playing Style: Known for his solid ball-striking and consistency.
• Legacy: Flesch has had a steady career on the PGA Tour and continues to contribute to the game as a commentator and analyst.

6. Brian Harman

• Achievements: 3 PGA Tour wins, including the 2014 John Deere Classic and the 2023 Open Championship.
• Playing Style: Known for his accuracy, putting, and competitiveness.
• Legacy: Harman's success on the tour, particularly his Open Championship win, solidifies his place among the top left-handed golfers.

7. Russell Knox

• Achievements: 2 PGA Tour wins, including the 2015 WGC-HSBC Champions.
• Playing Style: Known for his accuracy off the tee and solid approach shots.
• Legacy: Knox's consistent performance on the PGA Tour has earned him recognition as one of the top left-handed golfers in the world.

8. Ted Potter Jr.

• Achievements: 2 PGA Tour wins, including the 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
• Playing Style: Known for his strong iron play and putting.
• Legacy: Potter's victories on the PGA Tour highlight his skill and determination as a left-handed golfer.

9. Nick O'Hern

• Achievements: 5 professional wins worldwide; known for defeating Tiger Woods twice in match play.
• Playing Style: Known for his strategic play and exceptional short game.
• Legacy: O'Hern's match play success and consistent performance on the international stage have made him a respected figure in golf.

10. Greg Chalmers

• Achievements: 2 PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit titles, multiple wins in Australia.
• Playing Style: Known for his putting and short game.
• Legacy: Chalmers has had a successful career in Australia and has made notable contributions to the game internationally.

These left-handed golfers have used their unique perspectives and playing styles to achieve remarkable success in the sport, inspiring many others and contributing significantly to the history of golf.

As the self-proclaimed worst golfer at MyGolfSpy, when I say that a certain club is making the game easier, you should listen up.

If something works for someone as bad as me, it’ll probably do wonders for you.

That’s a little facetious but you get the point. I want to make the game easier and I found a club that absolutely fits the bill.

The Ultimate Bunker Club

Recently, I switched into the Vokey SM10 wedges. It’s my first time ever playing Vokeys. Not knowing a whole lot about wedge grinds, I went through Vokey’s Wedge Selector Tool to determine the correct gapping and grinds for my game.

It was suggested that I go with a 60 degree K-grind lob wedge. The rest, as they say, is history.

Good Good, golf’s most popular “boy band”, exploded onto the scene a few years ago with their fun, relatable YouTube videos. And while I enjoy the friendly banter and sometimes mediocre golf (a few of them can really play), the one thing that’s always intrigued me is their business model.

Sure, the group makes money on Youtube … but they really built their brand by selling merch.

We’ve seen this business model a hundred times over. Barstool is probably the most biggest example. Create content, gain a following and push that following to buy your merch.

Good Good is no different. Even after signing a deal with Callaway, Good Good continues to sling their own merch. This had me curious. How good can it really be?

Very rarely do I go to the golf course without seeing a Good Good hat or two. Heck, FSU’s Luke Clanton, who made a remarkable run at the Rocket Mortgage, was wearing a Good Good polo.

Do you make all of your four-foot putts? The four-foot putt can be nerve-wracking, especially when it counts the same as your 270-yard drive. Despite its simplicity, it’s easy to miss. Many golfers overthink this shot and fail to commit. I’ll share three tips to help you master your four-foot putts, potentially saving you one or two strokes per round. 

Aim First – Then Set Your Feet In 

Aim is the most important part of a four foot putt. 

If your speed is just a little off, you’ll still have a chance of the ball rolling into the hole or the back edge catching it before it runs away from you. 

However, with only four feet to work with, you’ll never make the putt if your aim is wrong. You have to aim these correctly. 

There are different schools of thought about how much break to play and whether you should just go straight for the cup. When you are dealing with a severe break, you may need to aim outside the cup. Most of the time, it’s best to keep your aim inside the cup. 

What’s that? You’ve been looking for a new driver but can’t quite justify the $550 – 600 retail price of this year’s releases and don’t want to buy used? Well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve got a driver deal for you that keeps more of that hard earned cash in your pocket.

The AEROJET LS driver from COBRA can be had for $299 right now. The AEROJET LS is the longest driver of 2023.

Yep, you read that right. That’s a nearly 50% savings on a brand spanking new driver.

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The AEROJET LS from COBRA offers players ultimate distance. Upgrade your game today, and save some money in the process.

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Who is TPT Golf?

TPT’s parent company, NTPT, is more than just a golf company. The Swiss-based company was not initially associated with the golfing world. With a background in making fine watches as well as marine, aerospace, motorsports and aeronautical parts, they transferred that knowledge and experience to the golfing world.

TPT (Thin Ply Technology) has a fully integrated process for making their golf shafts, starting with their resin formulation and extending to the end result of shaft manufacturing. By maintaining control throughout the entire process and using automated processes, TPT shafts offer “no fiber off-axing, no parasitic bending during swings, and tight dispersion” by using continuous winding with “one start, one stop.”

TPT recently partnered with L.A.B. Golf to make specialized putter shafts, resulting in two wins on the PGA Tour and one on the Korn Ferry Tour. 

We selected four testers to be fitted for, test and review the TPT Power and Nitro Series shafts which include driver, fairways and hybrids. TPT’s slogan for this line is “three shafts, one feel,” claiming that each shaft will deliver a consistent feel and allow the user to swing each shaft the same way. Would the science behind these shafts hold up to the claims made?

Tester Plans and Expectations

Our selected testers were excited and eager to get things underway in testing the Power Series shafts. Plans and expectations varied slightly between them.

Sergio Garcia, who was put on the clock for slow play, failed to qualify for the Open Championship for the second straight year, while Justin Rose did make the field.

It's time for the 2024 John Deere Classic! Will Sepp Straka defend his 2023 title? Check out how to watch the PGA action on ESPN+ now.

You may think how you hold the club is important, but our study shows that how tightly you grip is the real difference-maker.

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To dial in your short game shots from within 30 yards, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dom DiJulia says to focus on these 4 simple cues.

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During a failed attempt at Final Qualifying for the Open Championship at Royal Troon, Sergio Garcia had a testy exchange with officials.

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Wanna get away? Travel smart and light with these cool necessities courtesy of fresh brands that our editors love.

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Who says you have to change your golf shoes following a round to enjoy a great day off the course? These options are like two shoes in one.

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Whatever your golf plans entail, wear one of these 5 stylish ensembles to look and feel très chic from start to finish.

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The blue blazer has been a club staple since the Eisenhower Administration. Here's how to own the look post-round.

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Looking to cool down after your round in the summer heat? These four swimsuits are perfect for a post-round dip.

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