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Forum Member Review: Mizuno Long Game Member Test

The MyGolfSpy Forum introduced a special opportunity in 2023 with the Forum member review of Mizuno long-game clubs. These clubs included the Mizuno ST 230 driver, fairway, hybrid and Fli-Hi long-iron replacement clubs

Mizuno’s new technology was the CORTECH Chamber which, as Mizuno stated, was their missing piece. The short version is that the CORTECH Chamber encases a dense stainless steel weight in elastomeric TPU, which takes stress from the clubface and aids in creating more energy transfer. It also moved weight to more ideal locations to help with feel and improved spin rates. 

Testers were fitted and provided with the best combination of three clubs, with every tester receiving a driver. The fitting determined what would be the best combination of fairway, hybrid or Fli-Hi for the remaining two clubs.

About The Testers

The testers ranged in ability with handicaps ranging from 4 to 13 and varying swing speeds. The testers have different backgrounds, experiences and tendencies on the golf course to give a wide range of results to showcase how these golf clubs really perform.

What The Testers Said: Initial Impressions

Testers were generally very pleased and impressed with the clubs when they arrived. The sticking points were delays in getting the clubs and that the order/processing time took longer than most had hoped. Not a knock on the clubs themselves but it was noted in the reviews. 








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What's new at Bandon Dunes? The Ghost Tree Grill raises the stakes

Tucked discreetly behind the 18th green at Old Macdonald, Bandon Dunes’ new Ghost Tree Grill is the perfect place to recount your round.

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Players Week Wrap: Scheffler Wins Again!

The only course that will remain difficult under all conditions will be one that is designed and kept for golf of a stereotyped, monotonous character, and this makes a most uninteresting proposition.
BOBBY JONES

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Scheffler closes with 64, first to repeat at Players

Scottie Scheffler became the first back-to-back winner of the Players Championship, in its 50th edition, with his triumph Sunday sealed when Wyndham Clark lipped out a birdie putt on the 18th.

PGA Tour player reps to meet Saudi leader of LIV

Players on the PGA Tour board negotiating with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund have a meeting planned Monday with the Saudi leader backing rival LIV Golf.

Become A Master of Variability

Just like everyday life, when we play a round of golf, there is a lot of unpredictability. There are endless possibilities for what could happen, that we don’t have control over. But what we can control (and our success depends on it) is how well we can manage our response to what happens, so we get the best out of ourselves in every round. 

This is why expectations don’t serve any purpose in golf. You can’t expect anything to happen. If you do, it will only lead to frustration. What you can expect is variability, so you may as well prepare for it and embrace it. 

The variability we get in golf is a good thing. In fact, it’s part of what keeps us coming back. If every round was 100% predictable, the game would be nowhere near as fun.

Top players have learned how to be adaptable and become Masters of Variability. For this reason, they feel fully prepared for anything that could happen and they are more confident as a result. 

That said, you don’t want to spend time worrying about what could happen. It’s better to allocate time to thinking about the possible variables and how you will manage them (and practice them), so you can be fully present during each phase of the round. Predicting variability and developing your plan to manage it should be an ongoing part of your “process”. 

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Testers Wanted: Byrdie Golf Design

Testers Wanted!

It can be hard to keep track of all the new brands entering the golf equipment market. Equally, it is very difficult for those same brands to get noticed. That’s where we come in. For this Testers Wanted opportunity, we are introducing Byrdie Golf Design, a company focused on building golf clubs for a community of golfers looking to enjoy the sport without spending a fortune.

Byrdie Golf Design Clubs

We have a unique testing opportunity with Byrdie Golf Design. Products across their whole lineup will be put to the test including the BGD Essential full bag of golf clubs.

Within their line of golf clubs, Byrdie Golf offers the Gilmore Collection that includes a driver and fairway wood, as well as several iron sets. We have four iron sets that are being made available for testing (the OG, Vandal, Goat and Divot Collections). Finally, applicants can register for the Byrdie Golf Design Grind wedges.

Byrdie Golf Design has put a focus on the amateur golfer, which is evident by the Club Finder Quiz. The quiz is less analytical and more focused on who you are as a golfer. There is a clear tone when taking the quiz that golf should be fun and enjoyable. While the products and performance definitely matter, the enjoyment of being on the course and part of the golfing community should be equally as important.

What Is Being Tested?

We are seeking four golfers to test, review and keep one of the available Byrdie Golf Design products. We want to know how these products perform and how the golf clubs stack up, given their value-based pricing. Should these be the next set for golfers looking to enter the sport? Can they hold their own against  bigger brands? We want you to tell us!




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Clark's gaffe helps Schauffele seize Players lead

A "poor swing" caused Wyndham Clark's tee shot on 17 to land in the water, helping Xander Schauffele erase Clark's 4-shot lead after 36 holes and take a 1-shot lead into Sunday's final round.

WATCH: Pro suffers outrageously bad break from own ball mark

It's not often that a potential hole-out is thwarted by a player's own ball mark, but that's exactly what happened to Sungjae Im Saturday.

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To make Players cut, pro needed to make 100-yarder. What followed was wild

To make the cut at the Players Championship, pro Ben Silverman needed to make a 109-yard shot. What followed was wild.

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Use this simple technique to hit perfect pitch shots every time

Try any way possible to groove a pitch swing with your trail arm straight. It’s the secret to extra-crisp short-game shots.

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Player leaders encouraged to meet with PIF head

The PGA Tour board's player directors and the Saudi Arabia wealth fund leader behind LIV Golf could meet as soon as Monday, according to a Golfweek report.

11 drivers that offer max forgiveness off the tee

Check out the latest and most forgiving driver options from Callaway, Cobra, Ping, TaylorMade and more to help you find the fairway.

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After 6 penalties, pro drops 99 spots at Players — then takes to Twitter

After six penalties during his second round, pro Ben An drops 99 spots at the Players Championship — then takes to Twitter.

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Data reveals the optimal approach on the greens for making more putts

GOLF Top 100 Teachers Joe Hallett and Joe Plecker say this is the best way to putt — and they have the data to prove it.

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Rory McIlroy drop debate latest distraction in pro-golf era full of them

Another week in men’s elite professional golf, another distraction. These are the times that try golf fans’ souls.

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How Jordan Spieth viewed Rory McIlroy’s ‘really tricky’ drops

A day after Rory McIlroy's controversial Players Championship drops, Jordan Spieth shared his point of view on the rulings.

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Pro recounts moments spent watching Arnold Palmer tinker with clubs

On the latest episode of GOLF's Fully Equipped podcast, Eric Cole recalled some of his favorite moments spent with Arnold Palmer.

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2024 Players Championship Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3

How to watch the 2024 Players Championship on Saturday, including full Saturday TV coverage, streaming info and more.

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Testers Wanted: Runner Golf Putters

Testers Wanted!

For this Testers Wanted opportunity, we introduce you to RUNNER Golf, a small up-and-coming putter company from France. Founded in 2021 by Simon Linot, the process of getting their putters to market didn’t take too long all things considered. And when they were released RUNNER Golf were rewarded almost immediately when they won the “Best in Show” innovation prize at the 2022 PGA Merchandise Show.

About RUNNER Golf Putters:

Available in three different models (RUNNER original, blade, mallet), this series of putters is packed with technology and RUNNER’s signature moving weights system at the back of each putter. All of the RUNNER golf putters are built in Normandy, France. 

They consist of a multi-material modular design with precision-milled 6061 aluminum with weight options and setups to help golfers make more putts. The modular design enables customers to change and upgrade different sections of the putters over time. Furthermore, RUNNER Golf also has a comprehensive self-fitting guide on their website, which will help you choose which one of their putters is best for you. 

This AI configuration guide will consist of a handful of questions and takes only a few minutes to complete. The questions are thorough and cover everything from putter preferences to putting grip. At the end, it will give the best recommendation for putter style, weight setting and more.

What Is Being Tested?

For this testing opportunity, we are searching for four golfers who want to test, review and keep a RUNNER Golf putter. The putter for testing will be based on their AI configuration guide. 



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