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Q: PING i59 irons: Why aren’t staff players gaming these in the bag? Feels like a majority are going towards either,  

a) i-series (ex: i230) 

b) Older models (ex: S55) 

Seems a bit odd that staff aren’t using the “newest technology” that their company has to offer for player’s irons. – @TheColbyWatson 

It’s not unusual for PGA TOUR pros to play older models and some brands (PING, for example) are less aggressive than others when it comes to pushing new stuff into their bags. 

That helps to explain the older stuff. 

With respect to the i59, it’s not something I tend to think of as a true “Tour” iron. The design is more along the lines of a compact, weak-lofted player’s distance iron. To reference another manufacturer’s lineup, it’s more Mizuo Pro 225 than JPX Tour. 

While those types of hollow-body constructions have become popular with amateurs of varying skill levels, when they’re found on Tour, it’s typically limited to the longer irons in blended sets. 

By contrast, the i-series (currently the i230) is a cavity-back design. While I wouldn’t call it a 1-for-1 with the Titleist T100, it does seem to have carved out a similar niche as an iron that satisfies both the best players in the world and average golfers within the low- to mid-handicap range. 

PING’s fourth PING Slam PLD limited-edition putter is available July 18 at 2 p.m. Eastern.The fully milled PING Anser commemorates Seve Ballesteros’ 1988 Open Championship victory.Fittingly, 88 putters will be available with a MSRP of $990

Closing out the PING Slam

Just like that, the final limited-edition “PING Slam” putter has been unveiled. What’s a PING Slam? In 1988, all four men’s major champions used PING putters.

So far, those 1988 champions secured victories with a Pal, a Pal 2 and a Zing 2. For the fourth major of 1988, PING is honoring Seve Ballesteros’ Open Championship win with his Anser.

OK, so chronologically the Open Championship was the third major of 1988. PING knows that but they wanted to save Seve’s limited edition for last. I get that. Seve was arguably the best PING pro ever.

When I visited the PING Gold Putter Vault, I was amazed at the number of gold putters that came from Seve’s wins. Where other golfers had one or two, Seve had rows of them. In total, there were 47 gold Ansers in the vault. Five of them were solid gold as Seve won four other majors with his Anser in addition to the Open Championship in 1988.

So many wins, so much gold!

Profiling Dragon Skin grips without referencing Harry Potter and the fire-breathing reptilian beasts Harry, Hermione and Ron encounter during their epic Hogwarts adventures?  

C’mon.  Potter guy here.  

I read the books, binge-watch the movies once a year, even went to see J.K. Rowling’s Cursed Child performed on stage. (Sorry, no spoilers.) 

So this seemed an obvious segue into Dragon Skin, a burgeoning grip brand named after the mythical winged serpent that has long symbolized “strength” in folklore.  

Founders of Dragon Skin   

Hogwarts wizards they are not but Rusty Estes and Masashi Kamoda, industry veterans with longtime ties to the PGA TOUR and multiple OEMs, are the principals behind Dragon Skin.  

With all the excitement around the Barbie movie, it's only fitting to translate that hype to the golf course through outfits and accessories.

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Ricky Castillo took the Korn Ferry Tour by surprise with a win in his pro debut, but golf might only be his second-best talent.

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Robby Berger took an unlikely path to golf royalty. Now he's become a reminder of nearly everything that's good about the game.

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The 2023 Open Championship will be the 13th contested at Royal Liverpool. Here are some of its more famous champions.

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If you mark your ball on the green to clean it, do you *have* to pick up the marker before you putt? Rules Guy has the answer.

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To celebrate Ballesteros' accomplishment, Ping plans to release a PLD Limited Anser during the Open Championship.

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The latest edition of GOLF's Fully Equipped mailbag takes a look at the benefits of blade and set pitching wedges.

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How to watch the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open on Friday, including a full Round 2 TV schedule, streaming times and more.

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Lucas Glover continued the hot streak that began when he switched to a long putter, shooting a 9-under 63 for a one-shot lead in the Barbasol Championship.

Jaravee Boonchant holed out from 128 yards for eagle on No. 10 on her second shot of the round and had a 7-under 64 for a share of the first-round lead with Linn Grant in the LPGA Tour's Dana Open.

Here’s why this golf thought annoys two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer. “If you say that, you have no IQ, I'm sorry.”

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Defending champion Tony Romo opened as the favorite to win the American Century golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nevada while Charles Barkley has the longest odds in the field.

Billy Horschel uses a curious arrangement for his balls on the range — but he does so for a very good reason.

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In this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA pro Angel Yin gives three tips that will help improve your short-range putting.

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Star athletes and celebrities, like Patrick Mahomes and Steph Curry, are teeing it up at the American Century Championship this week.

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Tiger Woods' chip-in at the 2005 Masters is one of the most iconic and memorable shots in the history of golf. Here are some details about that remarkable moment:

During the final round of the 2005 Masters Tournament, Tiger Woods was locked in a tight battle with fellow golfer Chris DiMarco. On the 16th hole, known as "Redbud," Woods hit his tee shot to the back left of the green, leaving himself a challenging downhill chip shot with little room for error.

Facing a delicate shot, Woods had to navigate the steep slope and precise distance control to get the ball close to the hole. With the weight of the tournament on his shoulders, Woods struck the ball cleanly, sending it rolling down the slope towards the hole.

As the ball approached the cup, it appeared to be running too fast, but to the amazement of the crowd and viewers around the world, it hit the flagstick and dramatically dropped into the hole. The moment was met with an eruption of cheers and applause from the spectators.

Woods celebrated the chip-in with a triumphant fist pump and a roar of excitement. The shot gave him a crucial birdie, propelling him into a two-shot lead over DiMarco with just two holes to play. Woods held on to win the tournament, securing his fourth Green Jacket and adding to his growing list of major championships.

The PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) have agreed to remove a non-solicitation clause from their framework agreement that prevented the tours from recruiting and poaching each other's players, a PGA Tour official confirmed to ESPN.