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Perhaps one of the most interesting things about golf is that no two golfers are alike, and thus, neither are their bags.

Each week we’re going to highlight a random WITB from the MyGolfSpy Forum, for no reason other than curiosity. It’s always good to see what other golfers are playing. Have a WITB you’d like to share? Head over to the forum.

In the meantime, buckle up and take in our first submission, courtesy of Rob Person

Random WITB

Driver: Titleist 910 DWoods: Titleist 910 SeriesIrons: Stix Perform (6i-PW)Wedges: Stix Perform (52, 56 and 60*)Putter: Odyssey AI-ONE DB

Rob’s Comments:

Having gone through a number of changes in the last few months,  I’m happy to say that not a single club is the same as when I started playing a few years ago.

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If you play the wrong tees but correct the mistake, can you avoid taking a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.

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Golf's gold medalists share one fascinating trait, Matt Kuchar made a strange decision, Max Greyserman made 8. The Monday Finish has it all.

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The bump-and-run is a versatile golf shot often used when you are close to the green but want to keep the ball low and rolling, rather than lofting it into the air. This shot is particularly useful in windy conditions, on firm greens, or when you have plenty of green to work with. Here's how to execute a bump-and-run effectively:

1. Choose the Right Club

• Lower Lofted Club: Typically, a 7-iron, 8-iron, or 9-iron is used for a bump-and-run. Some players may even use a pitching wedge or a hybrid, depending on the situation and personal preference.
• Consider the Terrain: The choice of club also depends on the distance to the pin, the slope of the green, and any obstacles. A lower lofted club will produce a lower flight and more roll, while a higher lofted club will give you a bit more lift but still maintain that rolling characteristic.

2. Set Up for the Shot

• Stance and Alignment: Position your feet closer together than you would for a full swing. Your stance should be slightly open to your target line, meaning your front foot is slightly back from the target line.
• Ball Position: Place the ball slightly back in your stance, closer to your trailing foot. This promotes a descending strike on the ball, helping to keep the shot low.
• Weight Distribution: Shift your weight slightly onto your front foot (the foot closer to the target). This helps ensure you hit down on the ball and get it rolling quickly.
• Grip: Hold the club slightly lower on the grip for better control.

3. Focus on Your Technique

• Short Backswing: Take a short, controlled backswing. The bump-and-run doesn't require a full swing. The key is a smooth, controlled motion.
• Controlled Follow-Through: Follow through low and towards your target. The follow-through should be proportional to the length of the backswing, keeping everything compact.
• Firm Wrists: Keep your wrists firm throughout the swing to prevent flipping the club and adding unwanted loft. The motion should come from your shoulders and arms, not your wrists.

4. Execute the Shot

• Strike the Ball: Aim to make contact with the ball first, striking it with a slightly descending blow. This will produce a low trajectory with minimal spin, allowing the ball to land softly and roll out towards the hole.
• Control the Roll: The bump-and-run is all about controlling the roll. Gauge the speed and distance you need by practicing on the practice green to get a feel for how much the ball rolls out with each club.
• Read the Green: Just like putting, you need to read the green's slopes and breaks. Aim for a spot where the ball can land and start rolling towards the hole, taking into account any breaks or slopes.

5. Practice Different Situations

• Vary Your Clubs: Practice the bump-and-run with different clubs to understand how each one affects the distance and roll. This will help you choose the right club during a round.
• Practice with Purpose: Set up drills where you have to land the ball on a specific spot and let it roll out to the hole. Practice from different lies and distances to build confidence in this shot.

When to Use a Bump-and-Run

• Firm, Fast Greens: When the greens are firm and fast, a bump-and-run can be more predictable than a high-lofted shot that might not stop quickly.
• Windy Conditions: In windy conditions, keeping the ball low with a bump-and-run can help you maintain control and avoid the wind affecting the shot.
• Ample Green to Work With: When you have a lot of green between you and the hole, a bump-and-run can be more reliable than a lofted shot.
• Trouble Around the Green: If there are obstacles like rough or bunkers between you and the hole, and you're close enough to the green, a bump-and-run can help you avoid these hazards.

The bump-and-run is a fundamental shot that every golfer should have in their arsenal. With practice, it can become a reliable option for getting the ball close to the hole from just off the green.

Matt Kuchar was the only player who opted not to finish Sunday's final round of the Wyndham Championship, due to darkness. He parred his final hole to finish tied for 12th.

Scottie Scheffler earned an $8 million bonus by finishing No. 1 on the Comcast Business Tour Top 10 for the 2024 PGA Tour's FedEx Cup regular season.

Brandt Snedeker will serve as one of Keegan Bradley's vice captains on the U.S. Ryder Cup team who will try to reclaim the trophy from Europe next year at Bethpage Black in New York, the PGA of America said on Monday.

Aaron Rai took advantage of Max Greyserman's late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title.

The new Callaway Apex line of irons answers an age-old question:

How do you update your signature forged iron line without screwing it up?

There are two correct answers to that question. The first is simple: very carefully. That means you tweak it a little here, a touch there, but with no real changes that might make it seem too different.

The second correct answer isn’t for the faint of heart: blow it the hell up and start anew. That’s risk-reward on the level of going for a par-5 in two despite the pond in front of the green.

The new Callaway Apex irons are somewhere in the middle but leaning decidedly toward the second answer. Callaway didn’t exactly blow the old Apex the hell up and start from scratch. However, the new Apex Ai200 and Ai300 do represent the single biggest reboot to the line since it debuted 10 years ago.

There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.

What We Tried:

PING WebFit and the accompanying s159 wedges.

Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Content and resident sneakerhead. I don’t have a clue about wedge grinds, bounce and what lofts are right for my game. PING WebFit seems like the perfect solution to my problem. I can get fitted without inducing the major social anxiety of having to speak to a real person. That’s my Gen-Z talking (or texting).

The (online) fitting process

We’ve written at length about PING’s WebFit system, so I’ll spare you the big details. I will, however, share my experience with the tool and, obviously, the results it spit out for my game.

The thing I like about the wedge WebFit is how easy it is to nail down the details. As someone who’s not the best golfer, I found it very intuitive. It asks a simple series of questions based on course conditions, pitch shots (things like ball position, if you like to pitch with a square or open face) and your wedge use.

Are you an average golfer? I’ve got the top five longest balls for those of you who are swinging around a 100 miles per hour. Earlier you may have caught our longest balls in golf for 115 miles per hour, but I figured I would talk to the rest of you who aren’t swinging out of your shoes.

Coming in at number five, we’ve got the Titleist Pro V1 yellow at 272 yards. You’re going to get a low flight ball. And also if you end up in the trees, like me, it’s easier to find in those leaves

At number four, we’ve got the LA golf ball at 272. The golf ball did hold its own in our test. I do hate to tell you though, they are 70 bucks a dozen.

Number three for you mid swing speed players is going to be the Titleist Pro V1X Left Dash. And you might be saying, well, the math just isn’t mathing. It came in at number one for 115 miles per hour. But I’m here to tell you, not every golf ball performs the same for every golfer

Coming in at number two, we’ve got the Callaway Chrome Soft X. We’ve seen some massive improvements from Callaway over the last year. That ain’t too shabby.

Last week, I brought you a great deal on a pair of spiked golf shoes in the FootJoy Hyperflex Carbons. This week, I’m spreading the love to the spikeless shoe crew with a deal that can save you up to a whopping 57%!

Select colorways of the G/FORE Men’s MG4+ are on sale now at Golf Galaxy.

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If it’s time to upgrade your golf shoes, give the MG4+ from G/FORE a look today.

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The LIV Golf League has suspended Graeme McDowell for one tournament and fined him $125,000 for using a nasal decongestant that contained a banned substance.

Stephen Ames successfully defended his Boeing Classic title Sunday, birdieing the par-5 18th for a 5-under 67 and one-stroke victory over Ernie Els, Steven Alker and Robert Karlsson.

Rianne Malixi beat Asterisk Talley 3 and 2 to win the U.S. Women's Amateur on Sunday at Southern Hills, three weeks after routing Talley in the U.S. Girls' Junior final.

Here’s why Fred Couples is “loving life” — with an “old man’s bag.” He returned to play this week at the PGA Tour Champions’ Boeing Classic.

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LIV Golf has suspended major winner Graeme McDowell for one tournament for violating its anti-doping policy.

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In this edition of Play Smart Tiger Woods explains how to hit his draw chip when facing a tough lie around the green.

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