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What's behind Rory McIlroy's major drought? His former Ryder Cup captain has 2 reasons

It's been 10 years since Rory McIlroy's won a major. His former Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley, offers up two potential reasons why.

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How to watch the PGA Charles Schwab Challenge: ESPN schedule

It's time for the 2024 PGA Charles Schwab Challenge! Will Emiliano Grillo defend his title? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN.

Charles Schwab Challenge betting guide: 5 picks our expert loves this week

The 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge begins on Thursday at Colonial CC. Here are five players our expert thinks you need to keep an eye on.

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Chronic chunker? These tips will help restore your confidence

Can't stop chunking golf shots? Cleveland Golf ambassador Jake Hutt gives a quick lesson to finally avoid them once and for all.

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He spearheaded an upgrade to an Alister MacKenzie course. He’s 17 years old

First, William Carlson fell in love with Northwood, a celebrated 9-hole Golden Age design. Then he found a way to make it even better.

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Callaway launches Paradym AI Smoke Triple Diamond MAX driver

For golfers looking to lower spin and add forgiveness off the tee, Callaway is releasing the Paradym AI Smoke Triple Diamond MAX driver.

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Sergio Garcia misses U.S. Open qualifying in agonizing fashion

Sergio Garcia was almost certain to get through U.S. Open final qualifying, earning a spot in the major. Then the unexpected happened.

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Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max Driver 

Callaway Golf just announced the Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max driver, which should easily win Driver of the Year—in the “Most Letters” category.  

It’s a mouthful. 

It also risks introducing some confusion by way of the apparent contradiction between the Triple Diamond and Max nomenclature, though I’d be more inclined to argue that, character count notwithstanding, the name is entirely on the nose. 

Neither 100 percent Triple Diamond nor 100 percent Max, the Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond driver sits somewhere between the two. Perhaps it blends the best of both, though I’m inclined to say it leans to the Triple Diamond side of the equation. 

That assessment is based on the Triple Diamond Max’s front-to-back weighting system (10g/4g) and the fact that it’s the second most-played Callaway driver across worldwide tours. 

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What If L.A.B. Golf is Right? 

If you’re even the least bit familiar with L.A.B. Golf and its putters, there are a couple of things you probably know. 

The shapes are unconventional. (I’m being diplomatic). 

The fitting methodology as explained by the company’s signature “Revealer” apparatus is different from the golf industry’s standard operating procedure. 

And, if I’ve pieced things together correctly, the former to no small degree necessitates the latter. 

I guess you could say L.A.B. putters are weird because weird is what makes them work. 

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Auburn freshman wins Ben Hogan Award for excellence in college golf

Jackson Koivun, an Auburn freshman, faced stiff competition Monday evening from his two fellow Ben Hogan Award finalists. He still prevailed.

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We Tried It: Stix Golf Perform Series

There‘s a lot of cool gear in the golf world that doesn’t always fit 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

Stix Golf Perform Series

Your Reviewer

Phillip Bishop – I get to test golf clubs and write about it. Who doesn’t love that?

We Tried It: Stix Golf Perform Series

For MyGolfSpy, one of the key reasons we exist is to provide a platform for golf equipment from companies small and large that we believe is worthy of your consideration. Bringing power to the player (golfer) is our main objective.

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) golf equipment is booming. Stix Golf is a prime example of an underdog, a no-name if you will, that is making a name for itself.

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How the Three Main Types of Putting Green Grasses Could Affect Your Short Game

The next time you line up a putt, pay attention to the grass. Get down and look at it. Touch it. Smell it. Listen to it. Dare we say… taste it? All right, so we can’t actually recommend you do any of that but our point is that the type of grass on the green can affect how your ball rolls. Being able to identify what’s between your ball and the hole could be the advantage you need.

Generally, putting greens are covered by one of three grasses: Bermuda grass, bentgrass or Poa annua. Courses in warmer areas, like the southern United States, usually use Bermuda grass while those in cooler places typically plant either creeping bentgrass or Poa, says Jordan Booth, an agronomist and senior director of the US Golf Association’s Green Section.

Courtesy of the USGA

“Without getting deep in the weeds about what the different grasses are and how to see them… if you knew which variety you had, it would impact your short game and putting the most,” Booth says, emphasizing that these impacts will be most pronounced at the highest levels of amateur play and in the professional game.

Just knowing which type of climate you’re playing in and asking the pro shop what kind of grass they use on their greens will go a long way toward helping you identify the turf you’re dealing with. That said, identification gets a little more complicated when you’re playing in Virginia, North Carolina or some other climate transition zone.

Bermuda grass

Courtesy of the USGA

Bermuda grass (genus Cynodon if you want to drop that in casual conversation to psyche out your opponents with your enormous brain) is a tough, versatile plant native to Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia, but not Bermuda. Its dense growth can recover from damage quickly and tolerate droughts, making it a top choice for golf courses and other professional athletic fields in warm locations like Florida and California.





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Admit It—You’re Becoming A Bryson Fan

The best (and one of the only) compliments I can give LIV is the positive effect the league has on Bryson DeChambeau.

Bryson had became something of a pariah on the PGA Tour, and it was a well-earned distinction. He repeatedly proved his selfishness and lack of self-awareness, whether it was unfairly blaming manufacturers, calling Augusta National a par-67 or giving nonsensical lessons in pseudo physics.

Fans may have respected his willingness to think about golf in a unique way, but the respect didn’t go much further than that. He came across as an immature know-it-all who was a serious golfer but not a person to take seriously.

Well, Bryson haters among us, it’s time to admit he’s become a lot more palatable in the past year or so.

And he’s more than just palatable. I would even argue that Bryson is now all of the following:


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Rules Guy: What's the penalty for accidentally playing from the wrong tees in match play?

What do you do if you accidentally play from the wrong set of tees in a match? Can you avoid a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.

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2024 PGA: The Champions

When one comes to the quality of the bunkers and other hazards we pass into realm of much dispute and argument. Primarily bunkers should be sand bunkers purely, not composed of gravel, stones or dirt. Whether this or that bunker is well placed, has caused more intensely heated arguments outside of the realms of religion, than has ever been my lot to listen to. C.B. MACDONALD

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Reed out of U.S. Open, sees majors streak end

Patrick Reed withdrew from U.S. Open qualifying on Monday, ending a streak of playing every major since the 2014 Masters.

Schauffele's father: 'No chance' of LIV defection

Xander Schauffele's first major breakthrough came with major perks.

Scheffler's arraignment delayed until June 3

Scottie Scheffler's arraignment on multiple charges stemming from an incident prior to the second round of the PGA Championship has been delayed until June 3.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods, born Eldrick Tont Woods on December 30, 1975, is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. His impact on the sport extends beyond his remarkable achievements on the course to his influence on the game's popularity and its global appeal.

Early Life and Amateur Career

  • Birthplace: Cypress, California, USA
  • Parents: Earl Woods and Kultida Woods

Tiger showed an extraordinary aptitude for golf from a very young age. His father, Earl Woods, introduced him to the sport before he turned two. By age three, he was already featured on television shows demonstrating his golfing skills. Tiger's amateur career was marked by numerous accolades, including:

  • U.S. Junior Amateur Championships: Won three consecutive titles (1991-1993).
  • U.S. Amateur Championships: Won three consecutive titles (1994-1996), a feat that remains unmatched.

Professional Career and Major Achievements

Woods turned professional in August 1996 at the age of 20. His impact on professional golf was immediate and profound.

  1. Major Championships:

    • Masters Tournament: 5 titles (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019)
    • PGA Championship: 4 titles (1999, 2000, 2006, 2007)
    • U.S. Open: 3 titles (2000, 2002, 2008)
    • The Open Championship: 3 titles (2000, 2005, 2006)
    • Total Major Wins: 15
  2. PGA Tour Wins:

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Forum Member Review: Bridgestone Mindset Golf Balls

About The Testing Opportunity

MyGolfSpy Forum staff selected 30 members to participate in a detailed testing of Bridgestone’s new Mindset golf ball with the goal of providing comprehensive feedback on their experiences. The evaluation focused on key aspects from data collected from their Shot Scope devices. (Shot Scope is the official on-course data partner of MyGolfSpy.)

Some of these data points were driving performance, fairway accuracy, greens in regulation and putting efficiency. Subjective feedback, such as overall satisfaction compared to their usual golf balls, was also solicited. 

Selected testers went through the ball fitting guide on Bridgestone’s website to make sure they got the proper golf ball for their game. In addition, prior to receiving the Bridgestone Mindset golf balls, testers filled out a survey collecting baseline data. All testers had a minimum of 10 rounds collected on their Shot Scope accounts. Over the course of testing, the members played in tournaments, casual rounds and collected launch monitor data. All of this was used to compare and provide an overview on how their games changed using the Bridgestone Mindset golf balls—for better or worse.

The Bridgestone Mindset Golf Ball

Mindset golf balls are a new addition to the Bridgestone Tour B lineup as a visual aid to help golfers in their shot preparation. The Mindset design consists of three colors and shapes that represent different stages in a simple three-stage process.

The outermost red circle and arrow are meant for alignment and identifying the target.








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