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How to watch the 2023 Zozo Championship on Thursday: Round 2 live coverage

How to watch the 2023 Zozo Championship on Thursday, including a full Round 2 TV schedule, streaming times and more.

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2023 Zozo Championship tee times: Round 2 groupings for Thursday

Complete 2023 Zozo Championship tee times for Round 2 on Thursday in Japan, featuring Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele and more.

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Collin Morikawa grabs first-round lead at Zozo Championship

Collin Morikawa opened the Zozo Championship with a six-under 64 on Thursday. He's got a one-shot lead over five players.

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Morikawa leads Zozo by 1 shot after 1st round

Collin Morikawa's last PGA Tour victory was the Open Championship in 2021, but his 6-under 64 on Thursday to lead the Zozo Championship after the first round suggests the end of the American's mini-slump might be in sight.

Amazon Finds: Saplize Two Speed Putting Mat Review

Introduction

Putting mats are essential for golfers looking to improve. MyGolfSpy’s comprehensive article on the best putting mats of 2023 covers high-quality options but the vast selection on Amazon can make choosing the right one challenging. In this review, we delve into the SAPLIZE Two-Speed Golf Putting Practice Mat, a versatile solution for golfers seeking value and performance.

The Problem

When searching for a putting mat on Amazon, you’re faced with a multitude of choices, making it difficult to make an informed decision. Many reviewed mats tend to be on the higher end, leaving budget-conscious buyers with limited quality options.

The Solution

The SAPLIZE Two-Speed Golf Putting Practice Mat offers exceptional versatility in a compact package. At just $59.99, it includes the putting mat, a plastic golf hole and a convenient storage bag. Optional accessories include a golf ball bumper, putting mirror and slope wedges for practicing sloped putts.

How I Found It

I first encountered Saplize while exploring golf club regripping options and their regripping kit left a positive impression. When I searched Amazon for putting mats for my home and office, the SAPLIZE Two-Speed Golf Putting Practice Mat stood out as one of the top choices, based on recent purchases and favorable reviews. With 106 reviews and an impressive 4.6-star rating, it met my budget criterion and seemed like the perfect fit for practicing on a dual-speed green.

How It Worked (or Didn’t)

Upon receiving the mat, my initial impressions were excellent. It unrolled flat straight out of the box, which was a pleasant surprise considering the unexpected additional items like the storage case and plastic target cup that came with it.







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Buhai shoots 10-under 62 to lead in South Korea

Ashleigh Buhai shot a bogey-free 10-under 62 to take a one-stroke lead Thursday after the first round of the LPGA tournament in South Korea.

The only 5 rules of golf etiquette beginners need to be mindful of

The game's unwritten code of conduct includes a dizzying array of do's and don'ts. But there are only 5 tenets that newbies need to know.

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Major(s) News & Notes, October 19th, 2023

Frequent visits to Scotland and among our home courses have convinced me that the time is ripe for a stupendous revision looking toward a saner and simpler plan for turning the good earth into playgrounds for those who follow through. PERRY MAXWELL


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This is the worst thing you can do for a junior golfer learning to play

One of the most important aspects of getting junior golfers into the game is starting with the right equipment and avoiding this mistake.

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LIV's life-changing riches aren't guaranteed. Ask the 4 players who just got the boot

LIV Golf is known for its massive contracts and purses, but not every player enjoys the same financial security.

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Phil Mickelson promises more PGA Tour players will join LIV Golf

LIV Golf is about to finish its second season, and lots has happened in Year 2. Phil Mickelson discussed some key topics on Wednesday.

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How to use the edges of the tee box to your advantage

If your alignment fundamentals seem a little off during your round, use the straight edges on the tee box to correct them.

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'Things get twisted': Xander Schauffele explains father's Ryder Cup comments

Nearly three weeks after the Ryder Cup, Xander Schauffele was asked about his father comments on Ryder Cup pay.

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Mickelson: 'Lot more going on' in LIV-OWGR fight

Phil Mickelson said "there's a lot more going on behind the scenes" as to why LIV Golf's request for players to compete for world rankings points was denied.

Take Corrective Action to Get BACK ON TRACK

Every golfer hits errant shots, and some hit more than others. Wouldn’t it be great to have an easy reminder, like getting a kick in the butt, when your game goes off the rails. Two bad shots in a row are enough to trigger a melt-down. We all tend to knock the poop out of the next shot. The pros have better solution to control their games and so should all of us.

Over the past many years, I have seen golfers like Billy Horschel and Jon Rahm react violently when they miss a shot. Of course, their coaches see this on TV and realize that they can make these examples a real learning point. Blowing up can only ruin your next shot. And possibly the rest of your round. When you mishit your ball, take action and get back on your game.

Whether you make a mishit from a bad lie or a poor tee shot from a perfect setup we all need to reset our minds, get over the mistake, reevaluate our next shot and get on with our game. Compounding an error with another bad shot is not going to help your game. Following are remedies that have been suggested by trainers in GOLF MAGAZINE.

You many feel like this guy shown in GOLF MAGAZINE after your next mishit. DON’T REACT LIKE THIS!

Take These Specific Step for Corrective Action
1/ Admit that You Made a Mistake: Use an abnormal wake-up when you don’t like the outcome for any shot (especially a mishit). You need to pause, calm down and ADMIT TO YOURSELF that you made a mistake. Trainers suggest that you should make an ABNORMAL ACTION like pinching your hand or slapping the flat of your hand on your side to force a pause before you make another stupid shot.
2/ Identify your Mistake: Was it caused by early extension, a poor lie, a wrong club selection, irritation from others talking during your swing or just a rushed backswing causing a poor result? Identify it and take action to correct it.
3/ Take a Corrective Practice Swing: Many pros (like Jim Furyk) will pause and make a perfect practice swing after they identifies their mistake. Focus on your correction during your next practice swing.

Changing your mood from ugly to positive is always the first step that you need to take when CORRECTING your game. Get over it. Life is too short to live it in anger. Practice with GOLFSTR+ to feel the correct swing and improve your game. Buy one today at www.GOLFSTR.com

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Morikawa: 'No lingering anger' from Cup defeat

American Ryder Cup members Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele are ready to move on from the loss to Europe at the Zozo Championship.

'This putter is like cheating': Rickie Fowler's caddie explains origin of golf's hottest club

How did Rickie Fowler wind up with the most popular putter in golf? Caddie Ricky Romano recounted the rise of Jailbird on the Subpar Podcast.

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‘I don’t think you ever erase it’: Rickie Fowler talks Ryder Cup heartbreak

At the Zozo Championship, the Ryder Cup was still top of mind. Rickie Fowler explained why it's not an experience that fades quickly.

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How an Instagram DM helped this caddie get a job with Rickie Fowler

Ricky Romano joined GOLF's Subpar Podcast and explained how he got a job with Rickie Fowler, a wild week at the Ryder Cup and more.

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Johnny Miller: Copy Lee Trevino's signature move to become a great ball striker

In this edition of Play Smart, we hear from Johnny Miller about a move that is shared by all great ball strikers.

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