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Betting odds to win, finish top five and finish top 10 at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon.

The frequency of replacing golf clubs can vary depending on several factors, including the golfer's skill level, how often they play, advancements in technology, and personal preferences. Here are some general guidelines to help you determine how often you might need to get new golf clubs:

Factors to Consider

1. Skill Level:

   • Beginners: May benefit from more frequent upgrades as they improve and understand their equipment needs better.
   • Intermediate and Advanced Players: Might replace clubs less frequently but still want to keep up with advancements in technology.

2. Frequency of Play:

   • Frequent Players: Those who play several times a week might need to replace their clubs more often due to wear and tear.
   • Occasional Players: Those who play less frequently can usually go longer between replacements.

3. Technological Advancements:

   • Drivers and Woods: Technological advancements can significantly improve performance. Replacing every 3-5 years is common.
   • Irons and Wedges: These clubs can last longer but may need replacing every 5-7 years, especially if newer technology offers noticeable benefits.
   • Putters: These can last the longest, often up to 10 years or more, unless there is a significant change in personal preference or putting technique.

4. Condition of Clubs:

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Guys, the Callaway Opus Wedge is different.

I went back as far as 2011 and couldn’t find a Callaway flagship wedge (CB and SureOut don’t count) where there wasn’t some reference to JAWS, Phil Mickelson or Roger Cleveland – often I found all three.

There’s none of that here. You won’t find PM grinds, Mack Daddy grooves or •R• stamped on the hosel. All of this suggests that, with the launch of the Opus Wedge franchise, comes a significant shift in Callaway wedge design.

That’s reflected in the Opus name which plays to what Callaway says is the beauty and elegance of the new wedges. “Opus” is where art meets science and, while that sounds like a corridor connecting two museums, it speaks to the blending of Callaway technologies with the significantly improved shapes that help define the Opus wedge family.

“Tour-Driven” Opus Wedge Shaping

I’m on record as not being a fan of Callaway wedges. From a shaping perspective, I find the topline too thin, the transition from toe to topline too harsh and angular and, whatever the real-world measurements, the way the offset presents always looked to me, anyway, like the blade and hosel were in different zip codes.

Former tennis player Mardy Fish won the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament for the second time Sunday, holding off NHL player Joe Pavelski by four points.

Will Rory McIlroy break his major drought? Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler? We rank all 158 golfers at The Open.

The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club will boast a record $17 million purse, which is a $500,000 increase from last year. This year's champion will receive $3.1 million.

Q: What do you think is the most underrated golf ball?

It would definitely be Maxfli golf balls. That’s an interesting thing.

So Dick’s Sporting Goods actually makes Maxfli golf balls. It’s a house brand. And over the years, house brands haven’t been that great. But in this case, Maxfli is as good as almost any ball you’ll buy, and it’s under 40 dollars.

I mean, Maxfli was super popular back in the day. They came back out under Dick’s Sporting Goods. No one really heard of them and took them serious. But when we did our golf ball robot test, it got our attention for sure.

And then when we brought it back to the ball lab for quality control, not only is it one of the best performing balls, it’s also some of the highest quality control balls.

The art and science of custom club fitting is imperfect. Fortunately, perfection isn’t required to achieve a decent, if not good, result. That’s why I’m going to start by telling you that, despite the flaws, you absolutely should get custom fitted for your golf clubs – from driver to wedge and even your ball.

At the same time, it’s important to set sensible expectations. The simple truth is this: custom fitting brings with it challenges and pitfalls. They are unavoidable but by acknowledging and understanding them, you might just be able to navigate them and have a better fitting experience.

So with all of that said, as with many things, my best advice is to use your damn head.

Here are seven things to keep in the back of your mind for your next fitting.

There is no right way to fit

Nearly every fitter has a unique approach. Big box and chain fitters often employ fitting systems.

How many of us have come up with an idea for an amazing new golf product? I bet lots of you are nodding your heads. We saw a need and came up with the idea for a product to address that need.

And then the idea died.

Most ideas were stillborn. Perhaps yours lived a bit longer, making it as far as a sketch on a napkin. Some of us made rough prototypes. However, very few made to the consumer. Even for the products that did make it to retail, true success stories are few and far between.

At some point, nearly all of us abandoned our amazing ideas.

Rather lament about our lost opportunities as makers, today we are going to explore a success story.

Just off the northern coast of Scotland lies Fair Isle (sometimes referred to as Fairisle). This southernmost Shetland island is renowned for its unique knitting style.

Today, PUMA released a limited edition collection of golf apparel, shoes and accessories inspired by Fair Isle and its traditional knitting technique. It arrives just in time to celebrate the Open Championship.

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Headlined by a special pair of PHANTOMCAT NITRO golf shoes, the PUMA FAIR ISLE Collection features old-school aesthetics with modern performance upgrades. For example, PUMA’s flagship golf shoe has been given a wingtip makeover. I think it looks pretty darn good.

On the apparel side of things, you’re looking at a buffet of options including polos, dresses, hoodies and more. If you’re looking for something a little more vibrant, PUMA is also dropping a Canary Yellow golf bag and a few special headcovers.

You can shop the entire FAIR ISLE Collection now at PUMA.

If you live in a cold weather climate like me, you need a way to continue working on your game during the winter months. A net and a mat are great for the garage, sure, but without ball or flight data you may be building bad habits you won’t know exist until the spring rolls around and you hit the range for the first time. Today’s deal will help alleviate that issue.

Head over to PGA Tour Superstore and save $500 on the SkyTrak+.

Practice. Play. Compete.

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The off-season feels like a long ways away, but will sadly be upon us before we know it. Grab the SkyTrak+ to keep your momentum rolling and scores dropping when the cold hits.

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Harry Hall chipped in for birdie from 45 feet on the third hole of a playoff to win the ISCO Championship for his first PGA Tour title.

Ernie Els won the Kaulig Companies Championship on Sunday for his first senior major title, closing with a 2-under 68 for a one-stroke victory.

Robert MacIntyre won an open that felt like a major to him on Sunday when he made a 22-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 3-under 67 to win the Scottish Open.

Tiger Woods began preparations for the Open Championship with an 18-hole practice round at Royal Troon Golf Club.

Sergio Garcia claimed his first individual LIV Golf win on Sunday after the Spaniard beat overnight leader Anirban Lahiri in a playoff for the Andalucia title.

GOLF.com's writers give their predictions on Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup captaincy, the biggest Open Championship storylines and more.

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Take a closer look at the equipment Robert MacIntyre used to win the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open in dramatic fashion.

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