How long should it take you to play a round of golf? The expectations may vary from one course to another, but here's what you should know.
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G/FORE Adds Softspikes to Popular Gallivanter Shoe
If it ain’t broke … Well, you know how the saying goes. However, if you are going to fix something, it better be worth it.
Today, G/FORE released the G/LOCK Gallivanter, a new iteration of their popular Gallivanter golf shoe. But the brand known for its disruptive take on golf shoes didn’t rewrite the playbook here. They focused on making two big performance attributes better: stability and traction.
The change comes by way of the addition of the Softspikes Tour Flex Pro cleat, a first for G/FORE. The original Gallivanter was billed as a spikeless golf shoe whereas the new G/Lock Gallivanter is a full-on spiked shoe.
G/FORE just took their best-known golf shoe and made it better.
The tried-and-true Galivanter silhouette should see increased performance in stability and traction thanks to the proven Tour Flex Pro cleat from Softspikes. According to a survey from MacNeil Engineering, nearly 82 percent of professionals on the PGA Tour wear Softspikes and 94 of the last 100 major championships were won by players wearing Softspike cleats.
2024 Farmers Insurance Open TV coverage for Thursday: How to watch Round 2
How to watch the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday, including full Round 2 TV coverage, streaming times, tee times and more.
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The Korn Ferry Tour just crowned its youngest winner in its history
Aldrich Potgieter won The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at The Abaco Club, passing Jason Day as the youngest winner in Korn Ferry Tour history.
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ClubTest 2024: Full video reviews of the best new drivers, irons and more
Want to consume your ClubTest 2024 content via video? We've got you covered, with full video reviews of the best new drivers, irons and more.
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GOLF’s ClubTest and Fairway Jockey offer the ultimate gear-buying experience
GOLF's 2024 ClubTest will guide you toward the best gear for your game. Then comes the really fun part: buying your new clubs.
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ClubTest 2024: 18 new drivers tested and reviewed!
For ClubTest 2024, we thoroughly tested 18 new drivers with the help our editors and a swing robot to help you find the perfect driver for your game. Read all the reviews here.
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Supercharge Your Driver
I have finally come to grips with the fact that we should be swinging our driver harder for more distance. I have always tried to swing at 80% in order to control direction, but 220-yard drives are not going to cut it if you want to hit more greens in regulation. You need to get close to give yourself a better chance to hit the green with shorter irons which should be swung at no more than 80% for better direction and distance control.
Recent blogs helped me understand the importance of “Supercharging” my driver shots. One of the staff at the SI GOLF blog, Ryan Barath, said you don’t need to try to direct your drive, just pick your spot and trust your shot shape. Swing as hard and fast as you can to a balanced finish.
Danny Maude released a driver lesson that he had with James Tait (a World Long Driver Champion). He suggested: When you are chasing a faster swing, hit “hard”, expect longer shots with less direction control. With practice you will develop freedom in your swing and control to power the ball up your target line.
1/ Setup with your tee higher and your club shaft in line with your straight leading arm (not leaning forward).
2/ Loosen up by shifting your weight and waggling with your arms and wrist. Shift your weight to your trailing foot during your backswing (but don’t sway back). You need momentum in your backswing as you would when winding up to push off with your trailing leg to throw a medicine ball.
World No. 39 calls in sick to PGA Tour. Is LIV Golf his next stop?
World No. 39 Adrian Meronk withdrew from the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open. Is LIV Golf his next stop?
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Report: World No. 39 Meronk set to join LIV Golf
Adrian Meronk, the European tour's player of the year for 2023, is reportedly set to join LIV Golf when the Saudi-backed league begins its new season next week in Mexico.
Yu leads Cantlay, Hisatsune at Farmers by 1 shot
Kevin Yu of Taiwan shot an 8-under 64 on the North Course at Torrey Pines to take a one-shot lead over Patrick Cantlay and Ryo Hisatsune in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open.
LIV ‘troll bots’ little concern to PGA Tour's latest social-media star
Tour pro Michael Kim said growing his social-media following largely has been a positive experience, with the occasional exception.
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Why is Xander Schauffele mentioned in LIV Golf rumors? He has theory
Why is Xander Schauffele mentioned in LIV Golf rumors? He has a theory, and he discussed the subject on the Fore Play podcast.
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The Power of Labels: How To Create A Positive Golf Identity
In this article I’m going to show you how to use the Labeling Theory in psychology to create a positive golf identity and elevate your performance.
The Labeling Theory, introduced by social psychologist Howard Becker (1963) suggests people tend to conform to labels (roles) assigned to them by other people or themselves. Becker’s theory was based on deviant behaviors, suggesting that people labeled as “deviant” by society are increasingly likely to partake in delinquent behaviors compared to those who haven’t.
Although this theory was applied to criminology, the biggest take away here is that labels can create a self-identity that shapes our behaviors.
So…How can we apply the theory of labels to help us with our golf games?
Negative Labels
La Cala Golf Resort, Costa del Sol
La Cala Golf Resort is a fantastic option for a golf holiday with a hotel and spa and three championship courses situated on Spain’s Costa del Sol.
In the peaceful region of Mijas, around 30 minutes from Malaga Airport and a 20 minute drive from Marbella, the resort is surrounded by the Sierra de Mijas National Park and the Mediterranean.
There’s a high-quality four-star hotel and spa, three excellent championship golf courses by one of the world’s best course designers and a golf academy. One of Spain’s leading Hydrotherapy Health Spas, four restaurants and multiple bars add to the world-class experience.
The 107 rooms of this tranquil low-rise escape are tastefully decorated in a traditional Andalucian style and provide a comfortable base for your golf holiday. Room amenities include air conditioning, LCD TV, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi and a private balcony or terrace to soak up the Spanish sun, with views of the mountains, golf courses and swimming pool. There’s Classic, Superior and Family rooms.
La Cala Spa – The spa is set in a lovely location at the resort, surrounded by manicured green gardens, trees and a variety of indigenous plants. Facilities include a sauna, steam baths, aromatic showers and a tepidarium. There’s also hydrotherapy jacuzzis and an indoor swimming pool. A lovely place to unwind and enjoy the indulgent treatments and relaxing massages.
Lexi Thompson Signs With Maxfli
LPGA star Lexi Thompson didn’t have to wait long for a new golf ball deal.
DICK’S Sporting Goods is today announcing that it has signed Thompson to an exclusive golf ball endorsement deal. Thompson will be the Maxfli Tour Series ball throughout the 2024 season and, presumably, beyond that.
Thompson will also serve as a brand ambassador and spokesperson for Maxfli. She’ll also be involved in the development of the next generation of Maxfli Tour golf balls, due out in 2025.
Folks, this is a certifiably big freaking deal on many levels. But first, let’s unpack the details.
From Bridgestone To Maxfli
As MyGolfSpy first reported this past weekend, Thompson and Bridgestone officially split after their six-year agreement concluded at the end of 2023. The 28-year-old Thompson is a 13-year veteran of the LPGA Tour, with 11 victories and two majors on her resume.
Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2, Smart Sole Full-Face wedges: Everything you need to know
Cleveland's new RTX Full-Face 2 and Smart Sole Full-Face wedges give golfers the choice of precision or forgiveness around the greens.
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Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 Wedges
The new Cleveland RTX Full-Face 2 wedges may seem like a throw-away add-on to Cleveland’s ever-expanding wedge lineup. It may even seem like all Cleveland did was etch grooves all the way across the face of their latest RTX 6 ZipCore wedges and call it a day.
And it may even seem like full-face wedges are nothing more than a gimmick that no one really needs.
But golf, dear readers, is a game of strokes. And I know you know the old saying …
Different strokes for different folks.
So did Cleveland just throw this into its lineup in hopes of duping unsuspecting golfers into tossing away some hard-earned cash? If you believe that, you are way, way more cynical than I.
