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Rapsodo offers more than 30,000 courses within its simulation setting. Some I have played in real life and others are courses that I have always wanted to play. Not all courses are made equal and there are many which didn’t live up to the hype. However, I found 10  that are definitely worth checking out. 

Let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way. There are, of course, many of the so-called “best” courses such as Pebble Beach, Whistling Straits, The Old Course at St Andrews, Bandon Dunes, Streamsong, Tara Iti and many more that are well known and what I would argue overplayed on sim rounds. 

These will not be included. Instead, I will be recommending other stellar courses from all around the globe. My list for the best courses takes a different turn. Some of these courses you will have heard of and several will be new to you. All are fun, offer variety and present different challenges that are worth checking out and playing the next time you fire up your Rapsodo MLM2Pro.

Rapsodo Sim Options and Features

The simulation options the Rapsodo MLM2PRO offers are extensive. Golfers can use them at the range or into a net as well as choosing the ball they are using for improved sim results. There are a few key options to turn on to make sure the experience is more rewarding. 

These are, for starters, to ensure elevation is turned on. Without it, all courses are flat and boring. Next is to set penalties for lies. Same thing. With it turned off, it is just hit and hope and then move on to the next one with little punishment for wayward shots. 

Rory McIlroy will be involved in negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund as a member of the newly formed transaction committee.

Nelly Korda carded a 3-under 69 at the Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday, putting her 6 shots back of leader Rose Zhang after first-round play.

Rory McIlroy positioned himself for a run at a record fourth Wells Fargo Championship title Thursday, opening with a 4-under 67 that left him three shots behind leader Xander Schauffele.

Beau Hossler and Robert MacIntyre share the first-round lead at the PGA Tour's inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic.

Tommy Fleetwood has a pro-style drill to help amateurs maintain (and strengthen) the balance in their golf swings.

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Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship before the start of Thursday's first round with a back injury.

After 18 holes at the Cognizant Founders Cup, Nelly Korda is right where she needs to be as she chases a sixth straight victory.

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In today's edition of Play Smart, Top 100 Teacher Sarah Stone shows us an easy way to manipulate your shot shapes.

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Nelly Korda's Met Gala moment felt appropriate and significant; the next step for golf's next superstar. How'd it feel to Korda?

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Complete 2024 Wells Fargo Championship tee times for Friday's second round, featuring Rory McIlroy, Tom Kim, Max Homa and more.

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What’s the best way to conduct personal golf-ball testing? Can visual technology on balls help you shoot lower scores? We asked our experts.

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With the PGA Championship set for next week in Louisville, Tiger Woods got an early look at Valhalla Golf Club during a practice round on Wednesday.

Jay Monahan weighed in on Rory McIlroy's PGA Tour board drama, adding a new chapter to pro golf's ongoing saga.

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It’s abundantly clear that Scottie Scheffler is the best male golfer in the world.

After that? You can make an argument for several players but no one stands out above the rest.

Scheffler is the dominant top dog among active players for everything except total career accomplishments. He just won the Masters, was the first to repeat as a Players champion and has been leading Data Golf’s Strokes Gained total metric over the past two and a half years.

We’re witnessing greatness with Scheffler, a player who has a path to becoming the best since Tiger.

If you were to rank players since 2010, Scheffler wouldn’t be at the top yet—he needs more major victories to get there—but he’s left no doubt about his No. 1 spot over the past few years, including 2024.

Melin’s latest limited edition hat collection is designed to make you stand out and fit in on the golf course. Introducing the Links Front 9 Collection. The Front 9 collection relies on old-school argyle patterns with a modern aesthetic to capture both golf’s storied history and its bright future.

Fresh off the heels of Melin’s first Links drop, the new five piece collection pays homage to tradition with the benefit of the modern performance features that make Melin hats the best in the business.

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If there ever was a time to splurge on a hat, it’s now. While all five styles are enticing, my personal favorite is the new Legend model. This is, without a doubt, the coolest dad hat out there.

Of course, Melin’s hats don’t just look cool. They’re hydrophobic, sweat resistant and anti-microbial. Translation? They are built to perform better than any hat on the market.

Melin is the bar, and they continue to set it with each new collection. You can shop the Links Front 9 Collection now at Melin.

Testing grips over a long period of time can help you make the best decision for your game and prevent you from making a big mistake.

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There’s a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted TestsorBuyer’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:

SwingU—a GPS and shot-tracking mobile app. 

Who Tried It:

Michael LoRé. A former mediocre high school golfer who got back into the game recently and can use any advantage he can get.

SwingU

Billed as “the best golf app for iOS + Apple Watch and Android,” SwingU offers on-course tools and statistics to help golfers improve their game. 

Launched as Swing By Swing in 2008, the app was rebranded as SwingU in 2016 under new ownership. Not only does SwingU boast longevity in the game but its popularity speaks volumes.

After my recent eBay escapades in which I found some cool vintage golf bags and hats, it’s time we start the hunt for some sweet, vintage golf polos.

You can spend hours at the Goodwill going through racks on racks. Or you could spend a few minutes on eBay and find a host of nostalgic pieces that will upgrade your wardrobe and have the cart girl wondering why you look so old and mature.

Pro tip: Use laundry scent beads to get rid of that “vintage” smell.

No kidding. Vintage is in style and there are plenty of options to go around. Here are just a few of the vintage golf shirts I found on eBay.