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Last July, after filing a complaint with MyGolfSpy’s HR department over what I considered over-the-top and egregious age-related harassment, I was offered a $1,500 settlement by corporate. Being a greedy little bugger, I quickly accepted,

At the time, I figured HR would issue a directive to the rest of the staff saying, essentially, to be nice to the old guy. I also figured the staff, being genuinely good people, would be full of contrition and feel genuinely sorry for their behavior. They would start treating me with the professional reverence deserving of your classic elder statesman or, as I like to refer to myself, The Silver Stud (as opposed to what my wife calls me, That Guy with Thinning Gray Hair and Badly in Need of a Shave Who Sits in Front of His Computer All Day).

Anyhoo … it turns out I was wrong about my juvenile colleagues. On all three counts.

The final straw was the entire team singing “When I’m 64” by the Beatles (in an off-key A cappella, no less) at one of our staff meetings. That was followed by several jokes about my Jitterbug flip phone and having dated Rose Marie in high school (which, for the record, I did not).

OK, that last one was funny. Hurtful, but funny.

I was one of those golfers. Hunched over, sweating profusely, muttering expletives under my breath as I lugged my bag across a sun-baked fairway.  

My back ached, my shoulders screamed and my scorecard reflected drained energy over the final few holes. Once I turned 50, the physical toll was mounting.  

After seeing the number of electric trolleys growing at my club, I decided to try the Motocaddy M7 GPS trolley.  It’s changed everything.

The difference is night and day.  The first time I used the M7, the weight was lifted, literally and figuratively. I gave more focus to my swing and course strategy – things that actually matter. 

And when I walked off the 18th green, I felt like I could’ve played another 36.

In golf, as in any industry, you have innovators and trend-setters, and then you have trend-followers and capitalizers.

Today’s launch by Tour Edge of its new Xtreme Lux golf bags is most definitely the latter. That, my friends, is a good thing for consumers.

The Xtreme Lux series is Tour Edge’s entry into the luxury, synthetic leather golf bag market. Tour Edge itself calls the Xtreme Lux a “premium blend of cutting-edge features and sleek, minimalist design.” That certainly fits the definition of a luxury, synthetic leather golf bag.

The fact that you can get either the stand or cart bag version for under $200 (barely) makes it a Tour Edge.

Affordable luxury?

“The Lux line represents the most luxurious bag designs we’ve ever produced,” says Tour Edge founder and CEO David Glod. “Lux bags are designed for maximum convenience, comfort and style while remaining among the lights in their class.”

If you’re looking for a training aid that improves contact, tempo, connection, and path—all for under $20—stop shopping.

You already own it.

It’s your golf towel.

Yes, the same towel you use to wipe off your clubs can also clean up your swing. The golf towel is one of my favorite practice tools for at-home and driving range practice. Here are four simple drills you can try today.

Ball-first contact drill

Lay your towel about six inches behind the ball. If you strike the towel before the ball, the low point in your golf swing is too far behind the ball. The goal is to hit the golf ball first and make sure your divot is after the ball. Play around with setup position and weight transfer through impact until you can strike the ball cleanly.

Four-ball and foursomes are two of the most commonly confused formats in golf. Even experienced players and tournament organizers sometimes have to double-check the rules. If you’ve been wondering about the differences between four-ball and foursomes, here’s everything you need to know.

What is four-ball in golf?

A four-ball (often referred to as better-ball) is a two-person team golf format where you and your partner each play your own ball from the tee into the cup. On every hole, the lower of the two scores is the team score. If only one partner holes out and finishes that single score, the team score is the single score.

Four-ball allows golfers to employ a variety of different strategies. If one partner has a steady hole, the other can take risks. The format is common in weekend money games and club events.

One great thing about four-ball is that even though it’s a two-person event, if one player is having a bad hole (or day), the other can finish the round.

The four-ball format can be played with either gross or net scoring.

If you’re looking to upgrade your golf cart without breaking the bank, we’ve got you covered. Here are some simple ways to enhance your cart, the general price ranges you can expect and a few products to help you get started.

Add a roof rack for extra storage

Approximate Cost: $125–$175

If you find yourself running out of space for your gear, a roof rack is one of the smartest upgrades you can make for your golf cart. It takes advantage of an area that’s often unused. Roof racks are great for coolers, beach chairs, a golf push cart and more. Most roof racks are made from lightweight but durable materials and are fairly easy to install without drilling into your cart.

The KEMIMOTO Golf Cart Roof Rack is compatible with E-Z-GO TXT models. It is rust- and scratch-resistant and the installation process is straightforward.

Add an overhead storage organizer

Approximate Cost: $30–$40

In just one year, Lydia Ko went from crying in hotel rooms to crying on the Olympics podium. But how? She explains it all.

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2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson tee times for Thursday's first round in Texas, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and more.

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Kris McCormack deep-dives Tour-issue clubs: What makes them different, why most golfers don’t need them, and what you should play.

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Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, explains why keeping your head down is throwing off your pitching — and what to do instead.

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Here’s how amateurs can save “five, 10 strikes a round,” according to Justin Thomas. He was speaking on a video from Titleist.

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Xander Schaufelle puts much thought and energy into what fairway woods land in his bag. Ask Callaway Tour rep Kellen Watson.

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If you haven't yet selected the perfect gift for your golf-loving mama, lululemon has you covered with a range of stylish new items.

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In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at Justin Thomas' favorite ball-striking drill and how it can help you hit better iron shots.

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American golfer Brandt Snedeker and Australia's Geoff Ogilvy have been named captains for next year's Presidents Cup.

Caddie Joe Greiner is jumping from one top-5 bag to another — and Collin Morikawa is sending two clear messages with the hire.

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The PGA event runs Thursday to Sunday, May 1-4 at the TPC Craig Ranch.

Swing Through, Not Just To the Ball

One of the most common mistakes golfers make — especially beginners and mid-handicappers — is treating the golf ball as the final destination of their swing. But here’s the truth: your swing shouldn’t stop at the ball.

If you want cleaner contact, better power, and improved consistency, you need to swing through the ball, not just to it.

The Ball Is Not the Finish Line

Think of the ball as simply in the way of your swing path, not the end point. When you focus solely on striking the ball, your swing tends to decelerate or collapse at impact, leading to:

• Topped or chunked shots

• Loss of power

Paula Creamer, a 10-time winner on the LPGA Tour, including the 2010 U.S. Women's Open, has been names as an assistant captain for next year's Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.

Vice has just dropped its Green Mile Club limited edition collection, and while the company has done plenty of cool limited edition stuff in the past, this may be its finest work yet.

In this context, the Green Mile refers to the final three holes at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina – the 2025 PGA Championship site. The final stretch of holes is renowned for its difficulty and has been a pivotal factor in determining the outcome of major tournaments held at the course.

Said another way, the Green Mile Club is Vice’s way of commemorating the 2025 PGA Championship.

The collection includes a slit towel (sweet), a cap (it’s fine), a divot tool and ball marker set (nice), tees (whatever), and Vice Pro Golf Balls.

The limited edition golf balls feature a compass graphic, Green Mile sidestamp, special packaging, and most notably, a monochromatic stripe design similar to what you’ll find on TaylorMade’s TP5 Stripe.