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Thorbjørn Olesen extended his overnight lead to win the Ras Al Khaimah Championship by 6 shots over Rasmus Hojgaard.

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, John Rahm, Max Homa, Matt Fitzpatrick … the list goes on. All are world-class golfers who share a similar trait besides their otherworldly golfing skill. That trait? Mobility. Tour players are taking their physical fitness more seriously than ever before in an attempt to gain speed and distance.

It is no secret that improving your mobility can lead to more powerful swings which equate to increased distance and speed through a longer backswing and more efficient swing sequencing. The question is, how do we unlock the ability to allow our bodies to move through greater range of motion? In this article, I’ll give you mobility exercises you can add to your daily routine to work towards creating a more effective golf swing. 

What is mobility?

We need to start with an understanding of what mobility means. Mobility is defined as “the ability to move or be moved freely and easily.” At a young age, all of us were naturally very mobile. Think of a young child who is able to stick their foot in their mouth. They have extremely mobile hips and excellent flexibility to do so. Sadly, our society is geared towards reducing our ability to move through daily activity without us even realizing it. Sitting at a desk all day leads to our hip flexors being in a shortened position. In turn, that leads to reduced flexibility in the hips which impacts the hamstrings and so on down the kinetic chain. Without adequate mobility, we limit our ability to create separation in the swing between our pelvis and torso, leaving distance and power on the table. 

Fortunately, we can fight this pattern of inflexibility with mobility training. When you think of the best in the world swinging a golf club, what do you see? For me, it is Rory’s ability to separate his upper body from his lower body throughout his swing through fantastic mobility through his hips and spine. This is an aspect that helps him to consistently rank at or near the top in terms of total driving distance on Tour. 

Mobility training not only improves our flexibility but will also help reduce risk of injury through the golf swing. The bottom line: Mobility training can lead to an improvement in golf performance when performed correctly.

So you want to learn how to read a golf scorecard? Perhaps you’re new to golf  or maybe you’ve just never kept score. Maybe you’ve kept score but are curious about what those other numbers besides “Hole” and “Par” mean. Or maybe you’re just bored because it’s December and, like me, you’re reading anything remotely golf-related to pass time until spring. Whatever your reason, welcome to MyGolfSpy’s guide on how to read a golf scorecard.

This is intended only as a general introduction and not a detailed explanation. Details on handicapping, scorekeeping, stroke play versus matchplay and all other aspects of the game can be found on the web site of your local golf association.

What’s on a golf course scorecard?

There are a few standard things that most scorecards will have so let’s cover the basics. Information on your scorecard will be broken down into two categories: course information and scoring information. Let’s break those down.

Tell me about the course.

There is likely a section on your scorecard that covers the general rules of golf, any special local rules, pace of play (how long it should take a group to play 18) and a few other reminders including course etiquette.

You should also see these items listed on your scorecard for each tee box:

Matthieu Pavon made an 8-foot putt for a dramatic birdie on No. 18 at Torrey Pines South for a 1-shot victory in the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday that made him the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour.

Hometown favorite Nelly Korda shot a 3-under 68 with an eagle-birdie finish Saturday to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA Drive On Championship.

Stephan Jaeger sank a 6-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Torrey Pines South for a one-shot lead in the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Nelly Korda, seeking her first LPGA Tour victory since 2022, birdied three of her final four holes Friday to shoot a 4-under 67 and take a two-shot lead midway through the LPGA Drive On Championship.

As you address the ball, an easy hack to confirm that your clubface is square is by using this golf-grip hack. Here's how it works.

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On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar, Steve Marino shared a story about winning a money game against Daniel Berger when he was a teen.

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The intersection between golf, fashion and pop culture just keeps getting blurrier. Don’t believe me? Just check out the new adidas x Malbon Crosby Collection.

Inspired by famous entertainer Bing Crosby and his legendary “Clambake” tournament on California’s Monterey Peninsula, the collection features styles, designs and other odes to the 1930s and 1940s.

About the Crosby Clambake

I’ll give it to you straight. I was born in 1998. As such, my golf history knowledge isn’t quite up to snuff. However, after some research, I discovered these “Clambakes” were officially known as the Bing Crosby National Pro-Amateur. After his death in 1977, his family hosted the event for eight years. In 1986, AT&T took over sponsorship and renamed it the AT&T Pro-Am.

The event started as a way for Crosby to play golf with Hollywood buddies and other famous folk. Crosby himself put up the $500 prize money for the first Clambake in 1937, won by Sam Snead.

It’s the camaraderie, spirit and fashion of this era (and events) that inspired the adidas x Malbon Crosby Collection.

For $199, is the Kirkland Signature driver worth the hype? Would you buy it? If not, why not?

Releases from Callaway Golf, TaylorMade, PING, COBRA and other major manufacturers always create excitement and flood social media. Will Costco’s upstart new driver create even more buzz and impressions?

For the answers to those questions, I put the Kirkland Signature driver through a MyGolfSpy “We Tried It” experience. Here are the results. 

The Initial Case for the Kirkland Signature Driver

Any golf product carrying the name “Kirkland Signature” creates discussion. Is it controversial? To some, maybe. However, Costco is offering golf equipment at an affordable price. Frankly, that’s a refreshing approach, potentially making golf more accessible. 

The average recreational golfer or weekend warrior might be enthralled by a $199 golf driver. A Costco shopper may stumble upon it and think, “Wow, this is an incredible deal!” Another might question just how good a Costco driver can be for $199. All of these scenarios are possible so it is our job to answer the burning question: Does the Kirkland Signature driver deserve the hype—and your 200 bucks?

Demand for golf has surged in the past few years. As a result, the expense to play the game has increased. 

Are we starting to reach the point where the growing cost could slow the surge? 

Golf’s well-documented pandemic boom has seen an upswing in all areas of the game in the United States. In the seven years following the Great Recession in the late 2000s, the American golf population shrank by 2.3 million. In the ensuing seven years, it grew by 2.8 million. 

According to the National Golf Foundation, an estimated 26.6 million Americans played on a golf course in 2023, a net increase of about one million compared to 2022. That is the single biggest jump in on-course participants since 2001 when Tiger Woods held victories in all four majors at once. 

Off-course golf participation—which includes simulators, Topgolf, Puttshack and other alternate forms of the game— is also seeing meaningful gains. There were 45 million Americans who played some version of golf in 2023. That is up nine percent from the previous year and more than 50 percent in the past decade. 

After we published our How To Regrip a Golf Club article, the most frequent follow-up question was, “How do I regrip a golf club using an air compressor?”

So we immediately started working on this how-to guide to help the DIY golfer install their next set of grips using an air compressor, including the benefits and potential setbacks.

Required Tools

Unlike regripping golf clubs with the traditional method, the air compressor regripping method is relatively straightforward and simple, requiring minimal tools:

Air compressorAir compressor with a golf grip adapter or pointed nozzleVise and rubber clamp for holding the golf shaftUtility knife (hook blade preferred) for removing old gripTape (masking tape or painter’s tape)

See? Simple! No solvent, no two-sided tape (though both can be used if chosen). No mess and way less fuss.

Step-by-Step Guide

Preparation Steps:

1. Gather Your Materials: Before you begin, ensure you have all the necessary materials listed above. Having everything ready will make the regripping process smoother and more efficient.

Full 2024 Farmers Insurance Open Friday tee times for Round 3 at Torrey Pines, featuring Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa and more.

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Stephan Jaeger leapfrogged Nicolai Hojgaard with a 35-foot eagle on his final hole, taking a one-shot lead after the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Anthony Kim, whose last PGA event was in 2012, has been in discussions with the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf League about returning, sources told ESPN on Thursday, confirming a Golf.com report.

Mishits off either the heel or toe can be frustrating. But GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares an easy trick to help correct the issue.

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