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Keegan Bradley's appointment as the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain raises questions about the prospects of other captains-in-waiting.

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Golf grips offer an affordable way to make your clubs feel like new and also provide extra traction and comfort for your game.

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If you're unsure about where the feet should be positioned in the golf swing, try Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker's easy 2-club drill.

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In today's edition of Play Smart, Jon Tattersall breaks down chipping and pitching — and explains which is better for recreational golfers.

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Bogeys on three of the last four holes dashed Rory McIlroy's chances at the U.S. Open, but the world No. 2 says he "got over it pretty quickly."

Rory McIlroy is back on the PGA Tour this week, and he finally shared his thoughts about losing the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.

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Rory McIlroy forcefully defended caddie Harry Diamond in his first comments since his U.S. Open heartbreak.

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The pro golf travel schedule is heating up, and so might your own travel plans. But be prepared: here are six travel bag options to consider.

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You may or may not realize this but Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. has an ever-increasing footprint in the golf world. They are making a lasting impression on die-hard golfers, weekend warriors, casual golfers, even non-golfers.

They achieve all of this through many avenues but most notably by those who play a Callaway driver.

You likely know the professional golfers: Xander Schauffle, Jon Rahm, Rose Zhang and others. There are popular YouTubers who game Callaway drivers such as Good Good and Bob Does Sports. Arguably, the latter two bring more eyes and exposure to Callaway than the pros.

Although you likely aren’t a pro or a celebrity, you may want to put a Callaway driver in your bag. So we are here to answer the question: Which Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Driver is best for you?

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Driver Lineup

The first talking point you need to understand is this: Not all drivers are created equal. Each one of Callaway’s drivers has a specific design and is geared towards certain golfers.

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:

The Garmin Approach Z30. The latest and (hopefully) greatest rangefinder from Garmin.

Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Content and resident sneakerhead. I’ve never been a rangefinder guy. But when I heard the new Z30 works in tandem with my current watch, the Approach S70, I figured I’d give it a go.

About the Approach Z30

Did you know it’s been four years since Garmin released a new rangefinder? Not to say the Z82 is dated but we’ve been long overdue for a new laser. Right from the jump, there are two things that really speak to me: price and performance.

Let’s start with price. The Z30 is just $399, a far cry from the $599 price tag of its predecessor. That sub-$400 price puts it into firmly in line with other mid-tier offerings. That’s a win.

If you want to amuse yourself for an hour or two, bring up the concept of jacked lofts online.

Then get your popcorn, sit back and watch the internet’s golf Illuminati lose its collective mind.

Read through comments on Twitter/X, Facebook or Instagram and you’ll learn that, when it comes to conspiracies, loft-jacking is up there with the fake moon landing, the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and the 1966 swap of a dead Paul McCartney with a live look-alike.

Play the White Album backward, man. It’s all there.

The internet does love to decry the abomination of jacked lofts. Purists wish the industry would standardize and return to “traditional” lofts, whatever that means. Today’s column, however, intends to stir the pot like a Waring blender.

Every golf course has that nasty hole with trouble down both sides. If you are standing on the tee box feeling slightly claustrophobic, resist the urge to pull out your long iron or hybrid. You still need the distance from the driver and, if you can learn to hit a “fairway finder” drive, you’ll have no issues keeping the ball in the middle of the fairway. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to hit a fairway finder drive.

What Is a Fairway Finder Drive?

A fairway finder drive is a controlled and reliable tee shot with your driver. Instead of downgrading to a 3-wood or a 3-iron, you take your driver and hit a consistent, accurate shot with minimal dispersion.

The fairway finder drive will likely not be your longest drive of the day. However, if executed correctly, it may be just a few yards short of a perfect drive and it will be a lot easier to control.

Most fairway finders are lower than standard drives but they can cut or draw depending on your natural ball flight patterns and clubface angle at impact.

Hit a Fairway Finder: Step by Step

Before we dive into this, make sure you know your go-to shot. Do you normally hit a fade, a draw or a cut? Keep that in mind as you walk through the fairway finder drive process. You can use it to your advantage.

What if I told you that you could get eight different club and ball data measurements from a device that fits in the palm of your hand? How about if I added that you could get that device for under $500?

If you’ve been looking to get into the personal launch monitor space but haven’t wanted to spend $1,000 or more, I’ve got the perfect way for you to get in the game. The Flightscope Mevo is currently on sale for $349 at Amazon.

Pocket Sized and Packs a Punch

Free software means no subscriptions requiredSyncs with your phone to automatically record and clip swing videos with data overlayFun games and challengesUse it indoors and outdoors

The Flightscope Mevo gives users eight different data points on their swing and ball flight, making it a powerful option at a very attractive price. A leader in the personal launch monitor space, accurate data at $349 is hard to beat.

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Tom Kim was fully exempt into the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open, but he relied on a sponsor's exemption to get into the field. What gives?

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Full 2024 Genesis Scottish Open tee times for Thursday's first round, featuring Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Xander Schauffele and more.

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It's time for the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open. Here's how to watch on ESPN+.

Get an inside look at the GOLF team's Tuesday experience at The Renaissance Club, host of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.

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Stubbing a chip has got to be the most frustrating shot in golf next to missing a 3 foot putt (the way Rory McIlroy did at the US Open). We cover so much ground with our driver and irons and then waste so many shots when we try to finish our hole with a weak short game. Why is this so difficult? Sort out the right technique and you will save 10 to 18 strokes by hitting more one putt greens on every round.

Choose the Right Club for the Right Job;
Mid to High handicap golfers get frustrated hitting fat chips that often only dribble up to the green, so as an easy fix you may choose a putter to make your short approach shots. Choosing a putter to hit from off the green is the loser’s choice.
a. The grass surface is typically rough so you can’t control the direction with your putter.
b. Your mind is tuned into swinging your putter on the faster putting surface of the green . It’s extremely difficult to change your mental outlook when putting from off the green. You will most likely putt short or well past the hole.

When you are off the green use the right lofted wedge to clear the rugged grass, land on the green and roll to the hole. LEARN to use a wedge by practicing and using the right technique.

When pitching from off the green and especially on an uphill lie, practice for consistent success and to learn the flight and roll out for each of your lofted clubs.

Technique for Pitching Success up to 25 Yards:
At address, center the ball between your feet, position your chest forward of the ball (don’t think weight forward), think chest forward, allow your shaft to tilt forward and lift your club head slightly off the ground. From there, you should feel like you’re making an extended putting stroke.

Keegan Bradley said he was as surprised as anyone to be selected as captain of the next U.S. Ryder Cup team.