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Did you know that the USGA’s “one ball rule” is actually just a local rule? Yep, it’s an optional thing that’s more or less off by default until a tournament committee decides to turn it on. While the pros on TV are usually locked into one model during PGA Tour events, your weekend game with buddies? That’s a totally different story.

Here’s a fun fact: while the Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship (aka “British Open”) enforce the one-ball rule, the PGA Championship doesn’t. While it’s the most extreme example, theoretically, a player could have teed up 18 different models in a single round at Quail Hollow earlier this year.

What does this mean for you? Simply put, you’re totally within your rights to play multiple models during a round of golf.

Now, I know this flies in the face of everything we’ve discussed about choosing a golf ball. The conventional wisdom says find “your ball” and stick with it forever (or until the new model comes out.) Learn its flight characteristics, know exactly how far it goes, understand how it spins. All that makes perfect sense, right?

But what if we’ve been thinking about this all wrong?

Mallet versus blade putters: one of golf’s most debated topics. But we don’t deal in subjective opinions at MyGolfSpy; data is our deal. So we decided to look at actual performance and see what the best putters on the PGA Tour are using. We pulled the top 10 PGA Tour players in Strokes Gained putting and investigated what putters they’re using. If anyone has figured out if mallet or blade takes the cake, it’s them.

Top 10 PGA Tour putters and their putter models

Player	Putter Model	Type
Sam Burns	Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S	Mallet
Harry Hall	Odyssey O-Works #1 Wide / Ai-One DW	Blade
Brandt Snedeker	Odyssey White Hot XG Rossie	Mallet
Danny Willett	Scotty Cameron T-5 Tour Prototype	Blade
Sam Ryder	Odyssey White Hot Versa Seven S	Mallet
Nico Echavarria	Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Seven	Mallet
Denny McCarthy	Scotty Cameron GoLo N7 (Tour-only)	Mallet
Jacob Bridgeman	Bettinardi DASS BB Zero Tour	Blade
Sami Valimaki	Odyssey Ai-One #1	Blade
Cameron Young	Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype	Mallet

Blade versus mallet: What the data shows

Of the 10 best putters on Tour:

Six are using mallet puttersFour are using blade putters

For a long time, blade putters were thought to be the most popular choice for professional golfers but we have seen a shift. The shift all comes down to data and what works and this aligns closely with Shot Scope’s amateur data which showed that mallet users:

Make more putts inside six feet (82% vs. 75%)Three-putt less often (2.3 vs. 2.6 per round)Perform worse on lag putting but make up for it with better short-putting conversion

For the top 10 percent of putters in the Shot Scope database, it was even more lopsided:

93% make rate inside six feetJust 0.7 three-putts per round

What does it all mean?

Looking at these top 10 players, as well as the new data on blade versus mallet putters for amateurs, there are a few things we can determine:

If you’re stringing together multiple rounds in a weekend—or even just trying to feel fresh for your usual Sunday game—recovery matters more than ever. And when it comes to getting your legs back in shape fast, Normatec Elite isn’t just a luxury. It’s a cheat code.

With a sleek, streamlined design and fully customizable recovery sessions through the Hyperice app, Normatec Elite is built for golfers who want to feel better, faster. After using it consistently between rounds, I can say this: my legs feel noticeably fresher. The dreaded next-day soreness? Almost gone.

Smarter recovery with app control

The Hyperice app integration makes the Elite version even easier to love. It takes just seconds to start a session from your phone and you can control every element—intensity, duration and, most importantly, target zones.

Had a day where your calves took a beating walking uphill? Focus the compression there. Quads barking after back-to-back rounds? Adjust accordingly. Being able to isolate specific muscle groups based on how you’re feeling that day is what really sets the Normatec Elite apart from everything else I’ve tried.

Targeted compression that works

Normatec Elite uses a dynamic air compression system that mimics the natural muscle pump of your legs to increase circulation and reduce inflammation. Sounds technical, but in practice? It means your legs feel refreshed almost instantly—like a full massage compressed into a 20-minute session.

Last fall, I put together a list of the most overrated golfers in history.

Admittedly, that was a tough list to put together. We’re talking about some of the best golfers to ever play. Some of them on the list are major champions or Hall of Famers. To call them “overrated” is a bit harsh and it’s highly subjective.

But, hey, we’re just gabbing it up around the water cooler here. Feel free to disagree.

This time, how about we talk about the golfers who are underrated?

I define “underrated” as golfers who have accomplishments that outpace their popularity or reverence. Guys who should probably be talked about more often but maybe they were (or are) overshadowed by others in their era.

I’ve always been reluctant to hit my driver anywhere but off a tee. I don’t ever hit behind the driver when it’s teed up but once that tee is gone, it makes me nervous. Still, there’s something intriguing about flushing a driver from the fairway, chasing it up onto a par-5 green. If you want to try it, here’s what you need to know and how I go about it.

When (and when not) to hit driver off the deck

There is a right and wrong time to do it. This is not a “get out of trouble” shot. It’s a calculated play and the conditions need to be just right.

The lie must be perfect – a tightly mown fairway, sitting up, no slope.No forced carry – you need plenty of room to run the ball up.You can miss a little – a fade or slight cut is common, so prepare for that.Don’t force it – if it doesn’t check all the boxes, reach for a fairway wood or long iron.

Set up adjustments for the driver off the deck

You can’t hit this shot like your normal driver off a tee. A few key changes include:

Ball position: Move it slightly back in your stance from where a normal driver shot would be, more like a 3-wood.Choke up: Stand a little closer to the ball and grip about one inch down from the top of the grip. Lead foot flare: Point your front foot outward for more stability and pressure shift.Pressure: Lean a bit more into your lead side at address.

Execution

Once you’re set up properly, you’ll want to take a backswing that’s a little shorter than normal to help you stay in control and avoid “helping” the ball into the air.

The attack angle is important when hitting a driver off the deck. You want to try to brush the ground with a flat to slightly descending strike. Don’t look for an upward launch like you do with a teed-up driver.

How to watch the 2025 Travelers Championship on Friday, including full Travelers TV coverage and streaming details for Round 2.

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Nelly Korda shot an even-par 72 in the opening round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Thursday, three days after she aggravated a neck injury during a practice round.

Jeeno Thitikul recovered from an early double bogey, making five birdies in a six-hole stretch and finishing with a 68 for a one-shot lead in the Women's PGA Championship.

Scottie Scheffler birdied four of his first six holes Thursday en route to an 8-under 62, sharing the lead with Austin Eckroat at the Travelers Championship.

Adrien Dumont de Chassart of Belgium shot an 11-under 59 on Thursday in the Wichita Open for the 14 sub-60 round in Korn Ferry Tour history.

Soren Kjeldsen and Ricardo Gonzalez shared a one-shot lead Thursday after the opening round of the Kaulig Companies Championship, the third major of the year on the PGA Tour Champions.

On Wednesday, Scottie Scheffler said TPC River Highlands rewards you for hitting good shots. On Thursday, he hit a lot of them.

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Jordan Spieth, who had never previously withdrawn from a PGA Tour event, left the Travelers Championship after just 13 holes with a shoulder injury.

Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods, is heading back to the U.S. Junior Amateur after winning a three-way playoff Thursday.

Wyndham Clark said he "deeply regrets" the damage done to the century-old locker he was using at Oakmont during the U.S. Open, his second act of frustration that caused damage at a major this year.

Former U.S. Open winner Wyndham Clark apologized for damaging property in one of golf's most historic locker rooms during the 2025 U.S. Open.

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I tried Full Swing Kit's new FS Combine mode and it helped me identify what I need to work on with my ball striking.

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Brian Campbell withdrew from the Travelers Championship before the start of Thursday's first round due to a shoulder injury.

Adam Schefter, the most plugged-in man in the NFL, is making his golf broadcasting debut at this week's Travelers Championship.

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Full 2025 Travelers Championship tee times for Friday's second round in Connecticut, featuring Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun and more.

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