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When you're facing a blind shot and there's a group ahead of you, how long should you wait before you hit? The Etiquetteist weighs in.

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I found 3 surprising opportunities that fired up Brian Harman to win The Open. They are not what you are thinking. He has NOT been winning for many years, but his game has recently been improving in spit of his aging body at 36. He has finally rejuvenated his game after 20 years of trying to find the magic again.

The most important fact that we should pay attention to, is that he never stopped trying to find perfection in his game and we should all do the same. These 3 points were critical for his success.

1/ An Unpleasant Inspiration
On day 3 of The Open, he started his day leading the field. Unfortunately, he made 2 early bogies in his round. Most golfers may see this as the end of their good fortunes and continue to crash and burn. Fortunately, a hostile fan heckled Brian with the comment: “ Harman, you haven’t got the stones to win” . Those vicious words were enough for Brian to turn around his day. It put fire in his belly. It not only inspired him on Saturday but carried him to victory by 6 strokes.

2/ Sticking to His Strategy
Harman had decided that the pot belly bunkers were the evil plague that destroyed the rounds for so many of the pros. He decided to select clubs on every hole to hit short of the bunkers. Most of the greens were surrounded by those bunkers so he also used high shots onto every green to avoid them. Even more important was his skill to hit long iron shots safely to the greens.

3/ Always Searching for Success
In recent years Brian was making a good income from golf but he wanted to find perfection. Knowing that his putting was letting him down, he found an old Golf Training Aid in his collection of golfing paraphernalia. He called it a “silly mirror”. He was “cutting” his putts and used the mirror to help him put a “baby draw” on his putts. [These are very strange words to describe any putting motion when the object is to hit putts STRAIGHT.]

Sam Bennett made a name for himself. Phil Mickelson showed he's not done yet. Brian Harman was unstoppable. The 2023 men's golf majors did not disappoint.

The Open can't all been captured on TV. Here's more on golf-ball crates, broadcast disruptions, laser-beam irons and major heartbreak.

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Scottie Scheffler has been a ball-striking machine this season — but his performance on the greens has cost him. Here's a closer look.

The post No, Scottie Scheffler’s putting woes are not just a media narrative appeared first on Golf.

Did you know an iPhone could be a great tool for game improvement, stat tracking and course management?

We did! Maximize the power of your phone with these hand extras. From launch monitors to muscle relaxers or a phone caddy, there’s something for golfers of all budgets and all handicaps.

iPhone Gadgets for Golfers

1. Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor 

The Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor ranked well in our personal golf launch monitor tests in 2022. The Rapsodo is fairly priced, gives data and insights on your game and allows you to practice with purpose. With the Rapsodo, you will essentially be able to turn your iPhone into a launch monitor. The setup is simple and you can use it indoors and outdoors. You won’t get the accuracy and data you would with Bushnell Launch Pro or Foresight GC3 but those require a lot more money.

Who Is It For?

Golfers looking for more effective practice and an affordable way to track progress will like what the Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor offers.

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The new Shot Scope CONNEX Performance Tracking System is many things. But it’s important to first focus on what it isn’t.

It’s not a step backward in technology. It’s not a replacement for the new (relatively) Shot Scope X5 golf GPS watch/shot tracking system. And it’s not a replacement for the H4 golf GPS/Shot tracking unit, either.

Shot Scope CONNEX isn’t replacing anything in the Shot Scope lineup.

What is it?

It is, in fact, an option to get into fully functional shot tracking, Strokes Gained data and a complete analytics package for your game. And, technically, it’s less than $100.

The 2023 3M Open begins this week in Minnesota. Here's how to watch the event, including a full TV schedule and tee times.

The post 2023 3M Open: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times appeared first on Golf.

Full 2023 3M Open tee times for Round 1 on Thursday in Minnesota, featuring Justin Thomas, Tony Finau and more.

The post 2023 3M Open tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday appeared first on Golf.

Three-time major champion Jordan Spieth shares his most important tips for amateurs who are looking to hit a high draw into the green.

The post Jordan Spieth says do these 3 things when hitting a high draw into the green appeared first on Golf.

3M Open officials paired Erik van Rooyen with his caddie, Monday qualifier Alex Gaugert, for the first two rounds of this week's PGA Tour event.

Justin Thomas missed the cut at The Open and has two weeks to try and qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs (and make a case for the Ryder Cup).

The post Justin Thomas, with 2 late additions to his schedule, has lots to play for right now appeared first on Golf.

Greg Chalmers once held off a charging Tiger Woods to claim the Australian PGA. What was that like? Chalmers explained on this week's Subpar.

The post What’s it like to hold off a charging Tiger Woods down the stretch? This pro explains appeared first on Golf.

Try the 'Fore! Cards' games. You'll have an absolute *day* on the course when incorporating these fun on-course add-on games into your play.

The post Reach GOAT status by beating your group in these competitive golf course games appeared first on Golf.

Zach Johnson's response to a reporter in a press conference Sunday triggered a social-media conversation among journalism-watchers.

The post With 8-word response, Zach Johnson delivered valuable journalism lesson appeared first on Golf.

With summer in full swing and record temperatures being set around the country, here are some tips for how to play golf in extreme heat.

The post How to play golf in extreme heat: 5 tips for a productive round appeared first on Golf.

Erik van Rooyen's caddie successfully qualified for the 3M Open — and they'll be playing together come Thursday.

The post Can this PGA Tour caddie outplay his boss? We’re about to find out appeared first on Golf.

There is much fine print in regards to equipment rules, but following these 6 guidelines will keep you on the right side of the law.

The post 6 ways your golf gear could be illegal (without you even knowing it!) appeared first on Golf.

The Problem

There are a lot of little items in golf that can easily be forgotten or lost. Not having some of them can negatively impact performance, course maintenance and even golf etiquette. 

The Solution

The Uioolri Accessory Pack. This Amazon find (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B22QHPH/ref=emc_b_5_i) will set you back $19.99 and includes all the little useful and necessary items to make sure you are well prepared for your next round. 

How I Found It

Finding this was a bit of a happy accident. Recently, I have been doing my own club repairs and building some irons. I have purchased many items through Amazon. 

As I was browsing, there was a list of accessories and random golf products which Amazon felt I would be interested in. They were right as this accessory pack had items I needed and wanted.

How It Works (or Doesn’t)

The accessory bag comes with three main items: a microfiber cloth, a divot tool with ball marker and a cleaning brush packed in a mesh bag.