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This time of year – the last month of real summer – is P·SZN. It’s when TaylorMade can be counted on to release new models in its flagship P·Series. And while these late-summer releases are often familiar (there’s nothing wrong with that), this particular P·SZN brings us two models including a new approach to a model that quietly fell from lineup.

Before we get into specifics of the new TaylorMade P·770 and the P·7CB irons, I’m going to take a moment to suggest that maybe it’s time we stopped talking so much about the looks of TaylorMade P·Series irons. While at times in the past TaylorMade’s player’s irons were perhaps gaudy, the company has firmly established P·Series as reliably comely. So, if I said the P·770 and P·7CB deliver on TaylorMade’s promise of stunning good looks, wouldn’t that just the expectation at this point?

Digging in

While the two new models are for different types of players, there is a point of overlap in the story. Common to both the P·770 and the P·7MC is a redesigned sole meant to improve turf interaction. To be sure, that doesn’t always (or ever) make for an exciting story; it’s definitely not top-of-mind for golfers, but it’s important, nonetheless.

It’s at least part of the reason why Collin Morikawa had P ·7CBs in the bag at the Scottish Open and Open Championship.

The specific detail here is a tighter leading edge radius that helps the new P·Series irons get into the turf a little bit easier while promoting higher launch.

PARIS—Please allow me a moment to shake the baguette crumbs from my beard and pick the Pont l’Évêque from my molars… yes, the Games are upon us! I know many fans remain ambivalent about golf in the Olympics but I’ve been an evangelist ever since Rio, which is as much fun as I’ve had on the beat. More importantly, it was palpable how much the Olympic experience meant to the golfers, who skew toward nerdy, skinny loners; to suddenly be embraced by their national teams and welcomed by real jocks meant a ton to these awkward, polo-wearing dweebs. 

We are slowly making progress on the Olympic experiment: Rio was compromised by a stodgy reluctance to embrace change with the Zika virus serving as a convenient excuse for many players to bail; Tokyo had a better field but no energy because of Covid; with Paris, the best players are enthusiastically on board and Le National is a pedigreed course but the Olympics’ myopic clinging to the Official World Golf Ranking has meant the banishment of the biggest needle-mover in the sport, Bryson DeChambeau, to say nothing of Brooks Koepka, Cam Smith and sundry others (Tiger Woods is the needle emeritus but no longer relevant as a competitor). The L.A. Games in 2028 will finally be when Olympic golf takes full flight, played on a crispy Riviera with all the best players being showcased since the tour wars will have been solved by then. At least that’s the dream! OK, on to your questions…

What’s better, a gold medal or green jacket? @connorscott28

The easy answer is winning the Masters, which confers everlasting glory and puts you in the most exclusive club in the sport. Every single player from a country with any kind of golf tradition would pick the green jacket. But I still remember something Venezuela’s Jhonny Vegas told me in Rio: “In my country, almost no one has heard of the Masters or British Open. But every single one of them knows what the gold medal is.” So if we could poll the 60 golfers here in Paris there might be one or two outliers who choose Olympic glory because that is a richer currency in their homeland. 

Would a gold medal for Scottie push him past Xander for player of the year? @ricksterps

I never stop exploring. Last year, I tested a pair of trail shoes on the golf course and came up with mixed results.

After seeing a recent collaboration between legendary outdoor gear brand Merrell and the budding luxury golf brand Greyson, I figured it was time to give trail shoes another go.

It’s funny. I hadn’t really planned on testing trail shoes again. But a quick look at Merrell’s website makes it clear that Michigan-based brand feels their shoes are more than appropriate for the golf course. Hence, an entire page dedicated to golf.

I’ve spent more time than I care to admit in the Merrell Agility Peak 5, on and off the course. Here’s why this trail runner from Merrell is absolutely a shoe that I would golf in again.

About the Agility Peak 5

The Agility Peak 5 comes in three variants. The flagship low-top mesh pair, a low-top GORE-TEX pair and the high-top, winterized Agility Peak 5 Zero (the same shoe Merrell worked on with Greyson).

There’s nothing worse than stepping up to the tee box feeling confident in the work you’ve been putting in on the practice range only to slice the ball out of bounds…again. While a club isn’t the only thing that can fix your slice, today’s deal may help bring it under control.

The PING G425 SFT is on sale now at PGA Tour Superstore.

The BEST Driver for a Slice. Period.

The PING G425 SFT was our best driver to help a slice in 2022. Featuring “Straight Fly Technology,” this driver has some sneaky draw-bias engineered into it without being obvious. This includes a fixed 23-gram tungsten weight that shifts the center of gravity closer to the heel. 

If you’re a slicer of the ball, this is the driver for you.

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There are two great reasons to buy pre-owned golf clubs. The first is that you’ll save some money. The second is that you can find solutions specifically tailored to your game. Golfers are constantly buying, selling and trading equipment. If you are smart about how you purchase pre-owned golf clubs, you can come across some excellent equipment. Here are five things to know before you buy used.

1. Grip condition and replacement costs

Adding a new grip isn’t a big deal when you buy a single golf club. However, if you are purchasing an entire set of irons, make sure you consider the added expense of grip replacement. The cost of regripping can range from around $8 to $15 per club. 

2. Grooves on wedges

Try to get a good indication of the groove condition on any wedges you purchase. The condition of the grooves can impact spin and worn grooves can make it more difficult for you to control the ball around the greens.

Wedge technology changes but not as quickly as irons and woods. You can get away with something a little older that has grooves in great condition.

3. Cosmetics are not the most important

Take a look at the club’s overall appearance. A few minor scratches are normal but serious dings are an issue. It’s pretty easy to tell if someone used their headcover on the driver or dragged it along the cart path.

MyGolfSpy Forum is pleased to announce a new testing opportunity from PXG. This is the first time PXG has participated in MGS member testing and there couldn’t be a better product than their newly announced Gen7 irons and Black Ops irons.

About PXG

Since its inception in 2013, PXG has been bold, even brash. The evolution has been fascinating: from a boutique, high-priced, exclusive brand to a company offering a range of options with price points that will suit most, if not all, golfers.

PXG places significant focus on fitting, ensuring customers have the proper products to get the best performance from their game. This is evident with their various in-store fitting options (at PXG-specific or partner stores) and the option of over-the-phone fittings.

Their PXG for Heroes program provides first looks, discounts and more for active duty, veterans, first responders and law enforcement personnel. It is a “thank you” to all those who have served and is a core pillar of the brand.

The PXG Perception

PXG is a polarizing brand. This was evident in the 2022 Brand Perception Survey done by MyGolfSpy. PXG ranked high with related words such as Modern, Premium, Engineering and Innovation but also ranked high with less positive keywords such as Hype, Follower and Gimmick.

Eight years after golf’s return to the Olympic Games, former world No. 1 Jason Day opens up on a career regret.

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Trying to break 80? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum explains the one shot every golfer needs to avoid to give themselves a chance.

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Want to hit the ball further off the tee? Try this easy stretch from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger.

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Staying positive while playing golf is crucial for maintaining focus, enjoying the game, and performing well. Here are some tips to help you keep a positive mindset on the golf course:

Tips for Staying Positive While Playing Golf:

1. Set Realistic Expectations:

   • Understand that not every shot will be perfect. Set achievable goals for your round and focus on the process rather than the outcome.

2. Focus on the Present:

   • Stay in the moment and focus on each shot individually. Avoid dwelling on past mistakes or worrying about future holes.

3. Practice Gratitude:

   • Appreciate the opportunity to play golf, the beauty of the course, and the companionship of your fellow golfers. A positive mindset starts with gratitude.

4. Visualize Success:

Full 2024 Olympic golf tee times for Thursday's opening round of the men's event, featuring Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy and more.

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Mexican Olympic golfer Carlos Ortiz criticized the qualification system for preventing some star LIV players from competing in Paris.

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Every golfer at the Olympics has imagined what it would feel like to win Gold, but no one seems to know what it might mean.

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There is a perfect ball for every golfer. The goal is to find an offering that checks every performance box.

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If you need to escape a fairway bunker with a hybrid, the most important thing is keeping your nose above the ball.

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The men's Olympic golf competition starts Thursday at Le Golf National outside Paris. Here are the 60 players competing.

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If you take advice from a caddie who also happens to be your playing partner, do you have to take a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.

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Miss me with those Plain Jane golf balls. The only thing I want in white are my Oreo cookies and Air Force Ones.

Golf should be fun. And one company in particular is doing its part in making the only piece of equipment you use on every shot a whole lot more fun (and cooler, too).

Think back to 2020. The white golf ball still reigned supreme. Few, if any brands, dared to mess with its pristine pearlescent finish. Sometimes it takes a rebel to turn things upside down and see them a little differently.

That’s exactly what Vice Golf did. Hence, both the Vice Drip and Shade golf balls were born. The original Drip design sold out almost instantly. Now, nearly five years later, that same speckled specimen (along with its “shady” brother) are flagship designs in Vice’s ever-expanding lineup of cooler-than-most golf products.

For my money, you won’t find a cooler golf ball.

The PGA Tour has seen the value of YouTube golf. Now the league is making its first real move in the space.

The Tour has announced The Creator Classic, a 16-player tournament taking place Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 4 p.m. Eastern time prior to the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The nine-hole tournament will be streamed on the Tour’s YouTube channel in addition to ESPN+ and Peacock.

The event will feature Tyler Toney from Dude Perfect, the Bryan Bros, Fat Perez from Bob Does Sports and Good Good’s Garrett Clark, Brad Dalke and Sean Walsh. All of them will be playing East Lake’s newly restored back nine with the first eight holes being gross stroke play—the final hole (and possibly beyond) will be a playoff between the top four finishers. Foursomes will be announced the day before the event.

The Creator Classic will get the full treatment as ShotLink, Trackman shot tracing, on-screen graphics and commentators will all be part of the stream. Pro Shop Studios, the production company behind the Netflix hit “Full Swing,” will partner with PGA Tour Entertainment to run on-ground and broadcast production. The event also has a primary sponsor. Blackstone, an outdoor cooking equipment provider, has ponied up to support the outing. Any fan with a Wednesday ticket to the Tour Championship can attend.

This is a big moment for the Tour which has been hesitant to embrace YouTube golf despite the recent explosion in popularity. The Tour is not exactly known for creative content ideas—even the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) has been miles ahead in that category—but it’s jumping in now.