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Most courses are designed to destroy shots within 75 yards of the green. If you can’t hit a perfect shot to land on the green the course designers make you pay for your poor shot by landing in water, sand or on a steep pitch beside or over the green. Hitting a great shot to land in the perfect location for your approach shot will save more strokes.

Bobby Jones said that the easiest way to lower your score is to turn 3 shots into 2. One difficult missed shot can easily turn 2 approach shots into 3 or more shots (depending on the level of your anger).
The most important
One of the most important tips that I received from a scratch golfer was to plan for your preferred approach shot. He did this by developing a consistent carry distance for his wedge from 100 yards. (The total distance is frustrating because it includes the rollout depending on backspin and the contour of each green.) On a par 4 or par 5 he would always lay up to 100 yards. Using this commitment, it give me the focus to hit more Greens In Regulation and save a lot of strokes.

1/ Break 85 by eliminating penalty strokes (including sand traps, trees and water). Try these tips for a more controlled hit for your approach shot from the ideal location and distance.
• Tee the ball lower for more control.
• Move the ball slightly back in your stance
• Choke down on your grip
• Use cruising speed versus your full speed. A pause at the top my your solution to slow down your transition.

2/ Know your Carry Distance as you can never trust the ground to increase your Total Distance

3/ Sink more short putts by practicing 3, 4 and 5-foot putts. Practice to hit past the hole by 1 or 2 feet so that you eliminate any imperfections at the hole as well as the increasing amount of break as your ball slows down.

It will be just the third time that the AIG Women's Open is played at the Old Course, and the first since 2013.

From PGA Tour infants stealing the show to Scottie Scheffler's sweet gesture and Xander Schauffele's jokes, get caught up.

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Golf wedges are specialized clubs designed for short-distance, high-accuracy shots, particularly those around the green or from the sand. They have the highest loft of any clubs in a golfer's bag and are essential for approach shots, chips, pitches, and bunker play. Here’s a breakdown of the different types of wedges and their uses:

Types of Golf Wedges

1. Pitching Wedge (PW)

   • Loft: 44° to 48°
   • Use: Typically used for full shots from about 110-140 yards, depending on your skill level and swing speed. It’s also commonly used for longer chips and approach shots.
   • Characteristics: The pitching wedge has the least loft among wedges and is a common club included in most iron sets.

2. Gap Wedge (GW)

   • Loft: 50° to 54°
   • Use: The gap wedge fills the distance gap between the pitching wedge and sand wedge. It’s typically used for approach shots from 90-110 yards, as well as for chips and pitches.
   • Characteristics: Sometimes called an approach wedge or attack wedge, the gap wedge is versatile and ideal for those in-between yardages.

3. Sand Wedge (SW)

   • Loft: 54° to 58°
   • Use: As the name suggests, the sand wedge is primarily used for bunker shots. It’s also useful for shots from thick rough, as well as chips and pitches around the green.
   • Characteristics: The sand wedge typically has more bounce (the angle between the leading edge and the ground) which helps prevent digging into sand or turf.

4. Lob Wedge (LW)

It's time for the 2024 PGA BMW Championship! Will Viktor Hovland defend his title? Check out how to watch the action now.

The last time I wrote an article about golf rules, things got a little heated.

Well, I promise not to mention fairway divot relief in this story. This is, after all, a story about golf rules that should change (and there is nothing to change about playing the ball as it lies).

Now that you’re sufficiently upset with me, I would like to present five official Rules of Golf that should change.

This is completely separate from John Barba’s common sense rules, which is a great guide for recreational play where breakfast balls and dropping from tree roots is totally acceptable. It’s also separate from talking about unwritten rules of etiquette, whether on the course or while on the practice range.

This is about actual written rules that should change. As in the USGA and R&A Rules of Golf that set the standard for worldwide competition on all levels of play. The average golfer largely plays by their own rules—which is totally fine by me—but this specific article is about letter-of-the-law changes.

A couple weeks back, I brought you a deal from Peter Millar to help with refreshing your golf wardrobe for the remainder of this golf season and beyond. I hope you didn’t miss out on it, but if you did….I’ve got ANOTHER one. This time, FootJoy takes the spotlight for our deal of the day. They’ve got you covered from head to toe on this one.

With savings up to 50% off their End of Season Sale, you can’t not get on this one!

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Trusted by tour pros year after year, FootJoy has long been synonymous with performance. Take advantage of this sale and upgrade your game today.

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The Takomo fairway woods have been put to the test by several MyGolfSpy Forum members, providing a thorough evaluation of their performance, appearance and overall quality. Here’s a detailed summary of their experiences:

Key highlights

Impressive aesthetics: Testers were uniformly impressed by the sleek and professional look of the Takomo fairway woods.Outstanding performance: Significant improvements over their current gamers in distance and accuracy were noted, particularly with the 7-wood.Excellent feel and sound: The clubs provided a solid feel and a satisfying, low-toned sound, enhancing confidence.High customizability: Adjustable loft sleeves and weights allowed testers to tailor the clubs to their specific needs.Durability: The clubs showed minimal signs of wear even after several rounds, ensuring long-term reliability.

About Takomo

Takomo is a Finland-based DTC brand making waves with social media. They have established a strong presence in the golf community through direct-to-consumer sales, offering premium products at competitive prices. Takomo has put a strong emphasis on innovation and customer satisfaction.

The testing opportunity

The Takomo fairway wood testing opportunity was a highly anticipated opportunity as the prior-year iron lineup had been tested and reviewed favorably. So their newly launched fairways had high expectations to live up to. Four Forum members were selected to evaluate the performance of Takomo’s fairway woods. This diverse group of testers provided a well-rounded review, offering insights based on their unique experiences and playing styles.

Aesthetic and initial impressions

The testers were immediately struck by the visual appeal of the Takomo Long Game clubs. The sleek design and quality craftsmanship were highlighted, contributing to a professional and premium look.

Jim Shaw noted, “These clubs just look and feel premium, right out of the box.”​ 

To enhance your golf practice and make it more effective, GOLF Teacher to Watch Chad Gibbs says to mimic a pro's routine. Here's how.

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When hitting shots with the ball on the ground it is simply imperative that we lean the shaft towards the target at impact in order to expose the sweet spot to the back of the golf ball. After watching this video you will know exactly why…

As you can now see if you’re not leaning the shaft it isn’t possible to hit the ball out the center of the face. Leaning the shaft and delivering the clubhead in a slightly descending fashion gives us the best opportunity to compress the ball and deliver maximum energy transfer. A leaning shaft at impact gives us:

a delofted club face, thus improving ball speed and distance.

a sweet spot that can now collide with the golf ball.

increased ability to hit down on the ball, thus improving strike quality.

For years, I've worried about the "big miss" with the driver. Titleist's GT3 helped change my way of thinking on the tee box.

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In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how to easily hit high bunker shots with spin.

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If you're struggling with your golf takeaway, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Baile has an easy drill to finally master it for better results.

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Three PGA Tour stars made unexpected returns, others crashed out, Spieth heads for surgery, Scheffler ignites playoff debate and more.

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Find out how to watch the 2024 AIG Women's Open at the Old Course at St. Andrews, including a full AIG Women's Open TV schedule.

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The 2024 BMW Championship odds have arrived, and we're putting our long-shot trust in a pro who has won twice on the PGA Tour this season.

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This isn't going to make your golf game any better or fix your swing, but it would look great in the corner of any home office.

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Ben Crenshaw struggled with hitting fairways when he first got on Tour, then he employed these simple tips.

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“Hot Metal has become a monster,” says Mizuno’s Chris Voshall, Mizuno USA Golf Product and Marketing Manager.

It’s hard to overstate what the introduction of the Hot Metal franchise has meant to Mizuno but to put things in perspective, it’s worth stepping back in time.

For all its prowess in the player’s iron category, there was a good run where Mizuno wasn’t considered a serious player in game-improvement space.

Exhibit A

That might be my earliest digression ever.

Range balls for a bucket are $15, if not more expensive.

You want to be able to judge your distances and trust the distances you’re going to take from the range to the course. If you have a bald golf ball, you’re going to see up to 20, maybe even more yards difference. Not only distance wise, but left to right wise, right? You just got a new set of irons, you take them in the range, you hit a 155, you go take it out to the course, you have 155 to the pin, there’s water over the pin.

You hit it the same way, and you hit it 175, and you’re in the drink. If I pay $30 for a bucket, I expect something better than, bald golf balls.

It’s not even an equivalent to what a real golf ball is and how it performs.

We tested brand new range balls in our Ball Lab, and the results are compelling.