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In the most recent MyGolfSpy testing for stand bags, the Ghost Golf Anyday bag was named Best Premium Golf Bag. It was a great showing for a newer company that their founder, Anand Nalia, says is simply  “a humble towel company.”

Who is Ghost Golf?

Founded in 2022, Ghost Golf actually did start as a “humble towel company.” Their first innovation was a magnet that made the towel significantly more user-friendly. They then branched into other areas such as belts, clothing, bags and other accessories. With an ever-expanding lineup, Ghost Golf looks to make a significant impact by providing premium quality products that have an elite level of attention to detail. Their prices may be high but so is the quality of their products.

What Is Being Tested?

For this testing opportunity, we will be selecting four golfers to test, review and keep their choice of a Ghost Golf Anyday golf bag. The Anyday golf bag is available in five colors and boasts a host of features.

Symmetrical design7- or 14-way topFull-length and fully enclosed dividersLarge putter wellDual strapsRain hoodCarbon fiber legsAnd a whole lot more! 

We want to know how these premium golf bags work in a day-in-day-out situation. How they work for those golfers walking and for those in carts. What makes these golf bags stand out from the rest?

Do you want to give an open and honest review of the GHOST Golf ANYDAY golf bag?

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Akshay Bhatia birdied his last two holes at the TPC San Antonio for a 4-under 68, taking a four-shot lead over Denny McCarthy into the final round as he tries to get the last spot in the Masters.

It is no secret that L.A.B. Golf has taken off because of multiple wins on the PGA Tour and a greater professional presence overall. Its success in MyGolfSpy testing and the hype around the newly released L.A.B. DF3 has only increased its notoriety. 

What Is L.A.B.? 

L.A.B. stands for Lie Angle Balance. These putters, unlike other putters, are not toe-hang or face balanced. They are balanced to point at the target, meaning no twisting, no struggling to keep the face directed at the target—the putter does this naturally. 

As each golfer is unique in their putting stance and stroke, the fitting process for L.A.B. is crucial. L.A.B. has made this easy by way of their online submission. A simple step-by-step process is sent to L.A.B. and they use this video to dial in your specifications. 

L.A.B. is best known for their big and unique-looking DF 2.1, a putter that may not appeal to everyone due to its size. This is where the DF3 comes in. 

What Is Being Tested 

The DF3 is the toned-down version of the bigger DF 2.1. This is what L.A.B. has to say about it: “We took a chisel to the original Lie Angle Balanced putter to make DF3 smaller and sleeker while honoring the shape of the putter that started it all for us. DF3 still does everything golfers love about the original. It stays square by itself. It’s still irrationally forgiving on mishits. But there’s a lot less to think about.” 

In celebration of next week’s Masters, Bridgestone is dropping their Limited Edition Spring Break Georgia 2024 capsule today.

The capsule, which centers around a nostalgic feel of the 90s, includes the following:

One custom lunch boxA dozen custom logoed TOUR B X golf balls (as played by Tiger and Jason Day) with Spring Break Georgia ’24 logoOne Spring Break ‘24 hatOne 3.5” floppy disc ball markerOne postcard from Georgia from one of Bridgestone’s staff members (could be Tiger Woods, Fred Couples or Jason Day)

In three of the purchased capsules, Bridgestone is including a golden ticket of sorts: a Tiger Woods-signed postcard. It’s an authentic autograph slipped into three random capsules.

The Limited Edition capsule is available on BridgestoneGolf.com today with a price of $99.99. 

Good luck!

On the one hand, with the Masters and the challenge presented by Augusta National right around the corner, we’ve come to expect the requisite mix of azalea-themed gear and niche, though typically purpose-built, performance offerings to saturate the market.

With that, the release of the latest iteration of TaylorMade’s Mini driver franchise – the BRNR Mini Copper Driver is, if you’ll excuse the pun, par for the course.

Why Mini?

While there is perhaps a bit more utility to a mini driver than a full-sized driver. In practice, the idea is to provide a bit more shot-shaping capability for those shots where the benefit of precise placement (at least to the extent that’s humanly possible) outweighs or mitigates the risk of a full send with the driver off the tee.

On the other hand, it’s perhaps surprising that the new BRNR Mini Driver Copper doesn’t appear to offer much that’s new.

BRNR Mini Copper – A New BRNR?

Notably absent are any specific performance enhancements or even claims from TaylorMade. Spec for spec, the BRNR Mini Copper matches the BRNR Mini that hit the market last April.

The Masters was first played in March 1934, a shade over 90 years ago. Next week will be the 88th playing of the event (the 1943-1945 editions were canceled due to World War II but the tournament has otherwise been contested every year). 

I thought it would be interesting to look at how scoring has evolved in that time. 

In this piece, I evaluate the trend of winning scores, how changes to the course have influenced scoring, field scoring average and how each hole has ranked historically. 

Winning Scores By Decade and Course Length

Despite the course getting longer—especially in the past 20 years—winning scores have been lower than ever. 

We are on a run of six consecutive Masters champions posting a total of 278 (10-under) or better, the first time that has happened. The previous longest run of such low scoring from winners came in the 1974-1978 stretch. 

Practicing putting is essential for improving your golf game, and incorporating drills into your practice routine can help you develop consistency, accuracy, and confidence on the greens. Here are some effective putting drills to try:

1. Gate Drill: Set up two tees or alignment rods a few inches apart on the putting green, creating a "gate" through which your ball must pass. Practice stroking putts through the gate, focusing on keeping your putter face square at impact and maintaining a smooth, consistent stroke.

2. Clock Drill: Place several tees or markers around the hole, spaced at different distances like the numbers on a clock (e.g., 3 feet, 6 feet, 9 feet, 12 feet). Start at one marker and putt to the hole, then move to the next marker and repeat. This drill helps you develop feel and distance control for putts of varying lengths.

3. One-Handed Putting: Practice putting with only your trail hand (the right hand for right-handed golfers, left hand for left-handed golfers). This drill helps you focus on your hand and wrist control, as well as your ability to square the putter face at impact.

4. Eyes-Closed Putting: Close your eyes and putt to the hole, relying on feel and muscle memory to judge distance and direction. This drill helps you develop trust in your stroke and improve your ability to visualize the line and pace of your putts.

In a stunning move that comes the week before the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Justin Thomas announced Wednesday that he has parted ways with Jim "Bones" Mackay, who is regarded as one of the best caddies in the sport.

Wondering how to fix your golf swing quickly? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jon Tattersall shares the three most effective changes to do so.

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Phil Mickelson explained some of the nuances of Augusta National for left-handed players vs. right-handed players.

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Justin Thomas, just days before the 2024 Masters, announced he has "parted ways" with caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay.

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Recreational players tend to struggle with alignment. Four-time LPGA winner Hannah Green has a tried-and-true fix.

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Robot testing can highlight more than ball speed and off-center forgiveness. A new insight report details another all-important attribute.

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If you've never built or regripped a putter before, consider this your complete how-to guide when building a putter from start to finish.

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With the Masters just around the corner, we asked our expert course raters to dish on their favorite holes at Augusta National.

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We asked our expert teachers to give us the toughest thing for Masters' first-timers to figure out. Here's what they told us.

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The concept used in the movie, Money Ball, should be applied to your golf game. In that movie, Brad Pitt used a new set of statistics for baseball by counting a walk as equivalent to a single. Getting a runner on base is the only way to score runs. It’s the same in golf. Getting your ball in play or on the green is the best way to minimize bogeys or to get pars or birdies.

DECADE GOLF is a course-management system, founded by Scott Fawcett, which uses a statistical approach to course management to lower your scores. He offered Tiger Woods’ personal rules to for scoring.

Par-5s are prime scoring holes: Most golfers will have an opportunity to hit a short scoring club into the greens so it’s important to take advantage of par-5s. His goal was to avoiding bogey. Don’t feel like you need to make birdie on these holes, just focus on eliminating bogeys instead.Avoid Double Bogeys: Making a double bogey can kill your game. If you find yourself in the trees, punch out and play for bogey. Don’t try the hero shot and bring a huge number into play. Eliminate doubles and you’ll see your scores come down in a hurry.Avoid 3-putts: Three-putting add up quickly on the scorecard. To become a great golfer, you need to become a good lag putter. If you can dial in your touch from distance, you’ll have a much easier time keeping three-putts off the card.Make Your Scoring Clubs Count: Your higher lofted clubs are your scoring clubs. When you have these clubs in your hands, you simply cannot make bogey. Play smart, hit for the fat part of the green and take your 2-putts. When you start to do this consistently, you can go for the pin and eliminate bogeys and possibly make a few birdies.Eliminate Double Chips: As a recreational player, you should use a chipping technique to eliminate double chips. When you’re around the green, your first priority should be to leave yourself with a putt on the next stroke. You may want to try gripping down on your scoring clubs and chip with a putting stroke to guarantee that you next shot will be a putt.

Always get the emotion and any anger out of your next shot and make a smart shot. Practice with GOLFSTR+ to improve every shot with a straight leading arm and a flat wrist. Buy one today at www.GOLFSTR.com