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Testers Wanted: Sacks Parente Putters

Are you familiar with Sacks Parente Putters? If not, don’t worry—you’re not alone. While the brand may not be the most well known (yet!), they are quickly gaining an avid fan base for their unique putters. Today we’re looking for readers who want to test and review a Sacks Parente Putter.

Why We’re Interested

At MyGolfSpy Forum, we’ve made it a goal for 2023 to shine a spotlight on emerging and lesser-known brands in the golfing world. We believe it’s crucial to give these companies exposure while providing our members with opportunities to test, experience and review products they might never have considered.

Meet Sacks Parente

Sacks Parente is a putter manufacturer renowned for their patented Ultra Low Balance Point technology (ULBP) which they claim can naturally enhance your putting stroke. Founded by Steve Sacks, a golf club design and manufacturing pioneer, and Rich Parente, an original co-founder of Callaway, the concept of their ULBP technology was born in 2011. However, it wasn’t until 2018 that Sacks Parente officially came into existence.

Wide Range of Designs

Sacks Parente offers an extensive array of golf putter. Whether you favor mallet or blade putters, there’s a design that’s bound to catch your eye. What sets Sacks Parente apart is matching Ultra-Low Balance Point putter shafts and grips with their putters. They claim these components work harmoniously to help you sink more putts. With a growing presence on the PGA TOUR Champions, they’re steadily gaining recognition.

Ready to Test and Review?

Have we sparked your curiosity about testing and reviewing one of Sacks Parente’s putters?



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Pro explains how to get more distance without changing your swing

DP World Tour pro Kiradech Aphibarnrat says you don't necessarily have to swing harder to generate more distance. Here's how.

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Can a Video Game Help Your Golf Swing?

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

Phigolf 2. A golf simulation sensor and swing stick that connects to a free mobile app. Phigolf 2 has nearly 3,000 reviews on Amazon and it reminded me so much of the Nintendo Wii (if you know, you know) that it was a no-brainer to give this thing a go.

Who Tried It

Connor. Director of Soft Goods Testing and resident sneakerhead. I believe golf is better with a pair of cool shoes and comfortable joggers. I grew up playing Tiger Woods Golf and Wii Sports Golf so I’ve been very curious whether a “video game” can really help you get better at golf.

At-Home Golf Simulation

For years, golf simulation and golf simulators have been largely out of reach for anyone not willing to spend thousands of dollars. Phigolf (distributed by GolfBuddy) aims to change the notion that golf simulators are unattainable for most of us

For a price that’s barely 10 percent the cost of leading personal launch monitors, does the Phigolf 2 merit a look for your winter off-season or a fun night at home with the kids?

Close up of the Phigolf 2 sensor.
Phigolf 2 golf simulator
Weighted end of the Phigolf swing stick
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MyGolfSpy Experiences: Firestone Country Club

MyGolfSpy Experiences has said it before. The best golf buddy trip is the next one. But have you ever thought about the first one?

It’s the year 1557 in Scotland. Two shepherds, Hamish and Seamus, were rolling rocks into rabbit holes in their regular field. And they’re getting bored.

“Laddie, wouldn’t it be grand to head over to McTavish’s field?” asked Hamish. “We could knock some rocks into his rabbit holes.”

“Aye,” replied Seamus. “Grand it would be.”

And that, dear readers, is how the golf buddy trip was born.

MyGolfSpy Experiences visits the Firestone Country Club.
MyGolfSpy Experiences visits the Firestone Country Club.
Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
The Fazio Course at Firestone Country Club
MyGolfSpy Experiences visits Firestone Country Club.
MyGolfSpy Experiences at the Firestone Country Club.
Firestone Country Club North Course.



Tomahawk Steak at the Firestone Country Club.
MyGolfSpy Experiences at the Firestone Country Club.
Burgerdog at the Firestone Country Club.

The South Course at the Firestone Country Club.

Tiger Woods "Shot in the Dark."


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What Is A Mid-Handicap?

When you know you are not a beginner and you also know you are far from a scratch player, what does that make you? The concept of the “mid-handicapper” seems to be generally accepted by golfers but what is the actual handicap index range it defines?

What Is A Mid-Handicap?

A mid-handicap golfer has a handicap index of between 10 and 20. To confuse the issue, there are also categories for a “lower mid-handicap” and a “higher mid-handicap” golfer.

In general, a mid-handicapper typically shoots between 80 and 94 for 18 holes.

Categories of Mid-Handicappers

Let’s face it: there is a difference between shooting 80 and shooting 94. We need a few categories for mid-handicappers.

Lower Mid-Handicap: 10-13 indexMid Mid-Handicap: 14-17Higher Mid-Handicap: 18-20

Key Characteristics of a Mid-Handicap Golfer

A mid handicap golfer makes more bogeys than they do birdies and pars. If you consider the average round for a mid-handicapper to be an 87, that’s about 15 over par.

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Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake's new sports bar coming to St. Andrews, Scotland

T-Squared, the new sports-bar concept from Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake, announced Monday a second location in St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Our Picks: Best stand golf bags of 2023

These are the best stand golf bags, considering all aspects of space, weight, design and functionality. Check them out for yourself.

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List wins Sanderson Farms after 5-way playoff

Luke List won the Sanderson Farms Championship in a five-way playoff on Sunday. It was his second career PGA Tour win.

Winner's bag: Luke List's gear at the 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship

Take a closer look at the equipment setup Luke List used to win the 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship in a sudden-death playoff.

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Tour Confidential: Who will be the next Ryder Cup captain? And should players get paid?

GOLF's editors discuss the Ryder Cup pay controversy, the next U.S. captain, the TGL's impending debut and more.

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Luke List stuns 5-man playoff to win Sanderson Farms Championship

Luke List stunned a five-man playoff with a 43-foot birdie putt to win the Sanderson Farms Championship Sunday.

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Hyo Joo Kim completes wire-to-wire win in Texas

Hyo Joo Kim of South Korea started with a five-shot lead and didn't give anyone much of a chance Sunday, closing with with a 2-under 69 to win The Ascendant LPGA by four shots.

‘It makes me sick’: Wild post-round ruling costs pro his PGA Tour card

A wild post-round during the Korn Ferry Tour’s Tour Championship cost Shad Tuten his PGA Tour card. “It makes me sick.”

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Quigley overcomes double bogey to win in Fla.

Brett Quigley recovered from a shocking double bogey with four closing pars for a one-shot victory Sunday on the PGA Tour Champions.

Barjon secures tour card with Korn Ferry victory

Paul Barjon closed with a 4-under 68 on Sunday for a 3-shot victory in the Korn Ferry Tour Championship to move him into the top 30 of players who earned PGA Tour cards for 2024.

The top 10 fundamentals needed for a great golf swing

A great golf swing isn't possible without solid fundamentals. Here Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel's top 10 fundamentals for a great swing.

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Tiger Woods returns to the golf course: Here are 7 key questions

Tiger Woods was filmed playing golf this weekend, his first publicly viewed action since the Masters. Here are seven key questions.

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How to make the perfect roasted chicken, according to a golf club chef

There are many ways to make roasted chicken. But you need to follow these steps from a golf club chef to make it right.

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Dunhill Links cut to 54 holes after second rainout

Heavy rain in Scotland caused play at the Dunhill Links Championship to be abandoned again. The third round has been pushed back to Monday and will be the final round.

2023 Sanderson Farms Championship purse: Payout info, winner’s share

Here's the total purse, payout breakdown and winner's share for the 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship at Innisbrook Resort.

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