Tour player Akshay Bhatia reveals the one piece of advice that he'd tell his younger self after his experience as a pro golfer.
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After Rory McIlroy’s win at the Scottish Open I anxiously read a blog which highlighted his victory which was based on a fresh new swing thought. That heading was a real teaser as the article never exposed his wonderful thought. But it certainly made me realize how your focus on a single swing thought can turn your game around.
I agree that a swing thought is critical if you want to be successful with each type of club, but it may change with every type of club. Each of your clubs have a different weight and swing characteristic so it’s only in your best interest to focus on a thought that will help you achieve excellence for each type of shot.
Golf Magazine shows Rory shallowing his downswing. (1) High at the top, (2) Looping at transition (with a flat wrist) and (3) Shallow on the downswing
Driver Thought: This club is designed for distance so any swing thought should be to generate power with a shot that will land in your target fairway. I personally aim to the right side of the fairway and setup to create a draw by slipping my trailing foot back slightly from my target line and teeing the ball up to ensure that the ball will launch higher. My swing thought is to bow my wrist at the top (to shallow my down-swing) and rotate my leading hip to swing up the inside slot. (Rory does not use a bowed wrist.)
Iron and Hybrid Thought: These clubs are designed for a unique distance with better direction control. At the point of impact, your sternum needs to line-up just in front of your ball to ensure that the lowest point in your swing arc is just beyond the point where your ball is resting. Low handicap golfers shift their chest to line up their sternum during their down-swing. Higher handicap golfers may find it easier to setup with extra bend in their leading knee to lining-up their sternum forward of the ball at setup (and hold that position through out their swing to impact).
Wedge Thought: Plan your shot by choosing the right club and setup to allow your ball to land and roll out to the hole. Impacting with the ball before the ground is important but you need to practice the right amount of backswing to generate the distance and rollout that you want. Focus your thought on the right amount of backswing.
Walking golf is the purest form of playing the game but not always the easiest way. Utilize these essentials for a more convenient round.
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher shares a revolutionary way to putt better: By using audio to get a sense of putting distance control.
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Subpar co-hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz make their picks for the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
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In this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar, Brian Harman discusses the prescient prediction of his major win by Norm Macdonald.
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These are favorite picks for the Wyndham Championship, the final event of the PGA Tour's regular season, and with playoff spots at stake.
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José María Olazábal was named Wednesday as the European team's fourth vice captain for the Ryder Cup.
Full 2023 Wyndham Championship tee times for Round 1 on Thursday in North Carolina, featuring Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas and more.
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There is a lot of cool stuff 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 it to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.
What We Tried
Srixon’s Iron Combo Set Builder. It’s a new online tool allowing you to fully customize a Srixon ZX Mk II combo iron set.
Who Did the Trying
John Barba, MyGolfSpy writer and senior statesman with wayyyy too many iron sets. I’ve tried thinning the herd but I like hitting irons.
Srixon Iron Combo Set Builder
Srixon launched the new ZX Mk II line of forged irons this past January. At the time, the company’s message was clear: We want you to combo these babies.
The best way to build a combo set is on the range with an expert fitter stocked to the gills with heads and shafts. It’s a rule, however, that does have a few corollaries. For example, if you’ve been fitted recently (and successfully), your specs can translate from one OEM’s offering to another. Not perfectly, mind you, but you can get pretty doggone close.
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:
Lululemon Commission Golf Shorts. Lululemon makes some of the most comfortable athleisure clothing. Just recently, the brand launched a golf-specific line of clothing so I had to give it 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 (or in this case, shorts).
The Perfect Golf Shorts?
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect golf shorts. So far, I’ve found nothing that matches the comfort and versatility of a pair I got from Oakley years ago. I’ve since forgotten the exact model and can’t seem to find another pair. That’s why I was really excited to give Lululemon’s golf shorts a try.
First impressions are everything to me and the Lululemon Commission Golf Shorts had my attention from the jump. From the first touch, the fabric was breathable and stretchy, something I believe every golf short should be.
The 2023 Wyndham Championship begins this week in North Carolina. Here's how to watch the event, including a full TV schedule and tee times.
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High launch and low spin are key to getting more distance with your driver, but understanding how to optimize that relationship is just as important.
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The FedEx Cup Playoffs, like everything else in the golf world, has gone through some big changes. Here's who's at risk of missing out.
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Baile says that using this tip to improve your swing posture can help add even more driver distance.
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Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry and Adam Scott are among the PGA Tour stars looking to improve their chance to make the FedEx Cup Playoffs, Phil Mickelson wants an apology and more from this week in golf.
If you're an experienced golfer, here are etiquette pointers for playing with someone who is just learning the game.
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Titleist staff member Ryan Hager demonstrates how a simple long-distance putting drill can help golfers improve their touch on the greens.
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From the 2024 Masters ticket lottery to Brian Harman's return to Sea Island and a disqualification at a major, get caught up.
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Tiger Woods has a new post as a player director on the PGA Tour policy board. What does it mean? Players will be heard, loud and clear.
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