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Four years after releasing their most innovative rangefinder to date, Garmin is re-upping its laser game with a new rangefinder, the Garmin Z30 … this one may be even better!

While the Z30 boasts the typical rangefinder features (6x zoom, up to 400 yards of range), it’s the integration with Garmin’s GPS watches that makes the Z30 so unique and powerful.

Garmin isn’t just creating golf products: They’re making a golf ecosystem, all in the name of helping you play better golf.

Here’s what you need to know about the new Z30 Rangefinder and how the new Range Relay technology seeks to change your game.

Range Relay

The big tech story for the Garmin Z30 Rangefinder is what they call Range Relay. This feature is designed to further connect your new Z30 to your other Garmin devices, such as the award-winning Approach S70 Golf GPS Watch.

Last week, I attended my first LIV event.

While the overall experience exceeded my expectations, there were a few parts of the day that made me do a double-take. Strange doesn’t necessarily mean bad—these are just some things that caught my attention.

Here are five odd and interesting things I saw at LIV Nashville.

1. A “Game Of Thrones” Golf Chair

In the center of the fan village, I found a “Game Of Thrones” golf chair where a volunteer was taking photos of fans sitting in the throne.

The chair, made out of golf clubs, features the logo of all 13 LIV teams.

TaylorMade is the king of collabs and they don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

Weeks after the wildly successful Kith for TaylorMade drop, the Carlsbad-based brand is teaming up with a luxury shoemaker for a casual, classy pair of kicks.

Introducing Oliver Cabell for TaylorMade. While perhaps not well known in golf circles, Oliver Cabell has made a name in the luxury footwear sector. The brand prides itself on making high-quality products from the best possible materials, something that surely resonated with TaylorMade.

The limited-edition capsule features two handcrafted leather sneakers as well as a range of premium socks. Both sneakers start with a white calfskin leather base that sits atop an Italian Margom rubber sole. The footbed and lining are also made from calfskin leather, a delicate touch that puts these handcrafted sneakers over the top.

I’m a sucker for anything made from real materials. Miss me with that fake stuff. I want real leather! Honestly, the price for the quality of materials you’re paying for here is pretty darn good. I’m impressed, Oliver Cabell.

Hovland's equipment setup is chock-full of fun finds. Take a closer look at some of the items that don't immediately stand out.

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GOLF Teacher to Watch Alison Curdt reveals three things holding Rory McIlroy back from capturing his first major in a decade.

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PING has announced a new program that will allow owners of PING G430 MAX 10 HL drivers to exchange their driver for the standard (non-HL) version.

For the uninitiated, the HL is the lightweight version of the G430 MAX 10K driver. The design spec is achieved by using a lighter backweight in an otherwise standard MAX 10K head.

The important detail in all of this is that MOI (moment of inertia) is the basis for the 10K name (and the related performance claims). MOI is, in part, a function of weight, and with the lighter weight of the HL build, the driver doesn’t quite cross the 10K inertia line.

Understandably, not every golfer understood that.

While I’m going to tell you that buying a driver because of a static MOI number is a little silly, I’m also sure that more than a few golfers did. My thinking is that whether the MOI is a little over 10k or a little under 10K it’s still an outstanding performer, and that’s what matters

USA Golf announced Tuesday that world No. 1 Nelly Korda will team with No. 2 Lilia Vu and No. 9 Rose Zhang for Team USA in the Paris Games.

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By now we’re quite sure you’ve seen the new Vice Golf irons and wedges (and putters).

This is unless you live in a cave or have somehow managed to navigate the worldwide web without accidentally stumbling upon Facebook, Instagram or the short-form social media site formerly known as Twitter.

The direct-to-consumer golf ball company based in Munich, Germany, is officially joining the ranks of DTC club sellers. Vice’s new irons, wedges and putters are creating some buzz on the interweb, but they’re shrouded in a heapin’ helpin’ of mystery. We haven’t received our samples yet but, like you, we’re quite anxious to see what the company has come up with.

We have many questions about the new Vice clubs. Are they any good? Are they priced reasonably? Do they perform? But maybe the most important questions are why would Vice choose to enter the equipment end of the game and how do they plan to differentiate?

We’ll give them a good going-over once the samples come in. The MyGolfSpy Forum, meanwhile, has just kicked off a Forum Member Test for the new Vice irons. But, for now, let’s focus on just what these irons are, how they came to be and why Vice thinks its equipment is ready for “prime time.”

What can you accomplish in 28 minutes?

For one, you could run a decently fast 5k race. Cook a nice steak dinner. Hit a bucket of range balls. Perhaps you could to sit down and watch an episode of Jeopardy.

Twenty-eight minutes is also the amount of time it took Tyler Johnson and Charlie Golf Co. to sell out of their first run of toddler golf bags.

But before Charlie Golf Co. sold out of that initial shipment (and pretty much every one since), Tyler Johnson was simply acting as any good father would given a similar situation: he noticed a problem with his son’s golf bag and decided to find a solution.

Charlie, Johnson’s son, didn’t actually have a golf bag. That was the problem. When they would go to the range together for some father-son bonding, he was forced to carry the clubs, not because a toddler golf bag didn’t exist, but because the ones that did exist just weren’t practical or good.

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

Attending the first round of LIV Nashville, a 54-hole tournament organized by LIV Golf.

Your Reviewer

Sean Fairholm, a longtime golf journalist who genuinely tried to come into the day with an open mind.

We Tried It: Attending A LIV Event

If you’ve been reading MyGolfSpy for the past six months, you will know that I’ve been critical of the divide in professional golf. In my opinion, the game is not big enough to be fractured and still have success over the long haul.

I’ve voiced my displeasure with LIV for multiple reasons, but the overarching frustration is that the product appears to be a watered-down version of PGA Tour golf. LIV has created a league of 54-hole exhibition events that the masses don’t seem to gravitate to, as evidenced by minuscule TV ratings. I have probably watched no more than 30 minutes of LIV coverage over the past two years. I have no emotional connection to the tournaments, results or most of the players—so I haven’t made it far with my viewing experience.

Last year, the MyGolfSpy Forum ran a member test with the prior generation of rain gear from Galway Bay. The results were very positive and, with the exception of a few sizing comments, testers really enjoyed the rain gear and its performance.

This season, Galway Bay released a new series that aimed to enhance a few key areas. One is the waterproof rating. The prior generation already boasted an impressive waterproof rating of 15,000. The new Renvyle Jacket and Claddagh Chino Rain Pant doubled to 30,000. What does this mean? Simply put, the garments are able to better resist rain over more time while being able to breathe and not overheat. Another key improvement was the addition of a high collar for added protection.

About Galway Bay

Galway Bay is well known for its wet weather performance gear and has had succes in MyGolfSpy testing, both on the Forum and in Most Wanted tests. Their standout features include rain pants that are meant to fit like regular pants versus bulky pullover rain pants. They also have a three-layer fabric to block wind and rain. Finally, they make concerted efforts to have rain gear that looks good on and off the course.

The Testing Opportunity

We selected four golfers to test, review and keep a Renvyle Jacket and Claddagh Chino Rain Pant. These testers were tasked with challenging the worst conditions to see how the rain gear performed. Critically, we also wanted feedback on the fit and feel of the gear to compare with prior tests.

What Testers Said: First Impressions

As with any piece of clothing, the initial fit and feel can create lasting impressions. So let’s see what our testers had to say.

Major winner Justin Thomas shares 3 tips every golfer needs to know to dial in wedge shots from under 100 yards.

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These driver offerings have a special combination that's worth exploring if you're in the market for a new big stick.

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Lexi Thompson's bizarre Sunday plus Rory McIlroy forensics, U.S. Open insights, one dumb graphic and more in the Monday Finish.

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Qualification for the Women's Olympics Golf competition went down to the wire during the third major of the season. Here's the field.

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Top 100 Teacher John Dunigan shares the mental tricks he used to help a high-school player calm her golf anxiety and make her school's team.

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Fujikura is building on the success of the 2024 Ventus VeloCore+ with the addition of two new profiles to help fit golfers better.

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Scottie Scheffler can't win this week because he's not in the field at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Here's our choice to take the title.

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