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Train yourself to hit more pure — and powerful — iron shots with this drill

Fat and thin strikes with your irons will erode your confidence. Luckily, there's an easy fix. Here's what it is.

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Young holds 3-shot lead at Dubai Desert Classic

Cameron Young shot an 8-under 64 and will take a 3-shot lead into the weekend at the Dubai Desert Classic.

'Absolute brute': Why this college course might be the toughest you've never heard of

Identifying the hardest public course in the United States isn't easy. But we have a little-known candidate in mind. Meet The Pfau Course.

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JUST DROPPED: Air Jordan 1 Low G

The most anticipated golf sneaker drop of the early season has arrived. Act fast, these shoes won’t sit for long. The Air Jordan 1 Low G has received a stylish makeover and is available now in three new colorways.

Worn on Tour by the likes of Tony Finau, Nelly Korda and (sometimes) Justin Rose, the Air Jordan 1 Low G is the hottest sneaker-style golf shoe on the market. And, if early reactions are any indication, these simple, subtle colorways are bound to sell out quick.

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Each shoe features a waterproof leather upper, the iconic Jordan Jumpman logo on the tongue and the Wings logo on the heel. All sit atop a new gum outsole complete with a beefed up traction pattern that’s nearly identical to the OG Air Jordan 1.

I’ll say it again: if you’re on the fence, just take the plunge. I rock a pair of these to work (and to the range) on a weekly basis and let’s just say, I’m going to be snagging all three colors to rock and stock.

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Ball Lab: Kirkland Performance+ V3

MyGolfSpy Ball Lab is where we quantify the quality and consistency of golf balls. Today, we’re reviewing the 2023 Kirkland Performance+ V3. To learn more about our test process, click here.

About the Kirkland Performance+ V3

What better time than now to take a look at the newest ball from the Kirkland Signature Performance series as it comes on the heels of a new driver and new iron set released by Costco’s golf division in mid-December?

This ball is available in two-dozen, 24-count packages which may be appealing to those golfers playing courses with impenetrable jungles out-of-bounds and/or water hazards on every hole.

The Kirkland Signature ball can be classified as a mid-high launch, high-spin ball. We certainly experienced this during our 2023 Golf Ball test.

The Kirkland Performance+ V3 is produced in Vietnam in the SM Parker factory that makes the PXG Xtreme ball.



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2024 American Express TV coverage for Friday: How to watch Round 2

How to watch the 2024 American Express on Friday, including full Friday TV coverage, streaming times, tee times and more.

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The Rise of YouTube Golf: Why is On-Demand Golf so Popular? 

In the past 15 years, watching golf has morphed into something few could have predicted. 

By the millions, people are watching the game—often played by strikingly average golfers—on YouTube. 

There is considerably more time spent consuming on-demand golf than any other form of passive off-course golf entertainment—including tuning into the professional game on TV. 

But the story goes a lot deeper than just time. There is a whole cultural movement toward YouTube golf. Videos are brimming with hundreds of comments. Channels, boasting millions of subscribers, have their own bustling Reddit pages, entire communities dedicated to seemingly random golfers who have embraced their own unique personas like characters in a sitcom. 

The golf itself is secondary. In some ways, that is the entire point of how it’s become so popular. 





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ASICS GEL-KAYANO Ace 2: Championship DNA

In case you forgot, Japanese sportswear giant ASICS makes golf shoes. And they’re pretty darn good. 

While the brand typically has been more synonymous with running, their line of golf shoes has steadily grown since Dunlop took over their U.S. distribution. 

Now the popular GEL-KAYANO model, one of ASICS’ flagship running styles, is back for a second round on the golf course. Introducing the GEL-KAYANO Ace 2 golf shoes. This spikeless golf shoe is full of ASICS running tech to provide a comfortable, stable golfing experience. 

Tech Specs

FlyteFoam midsoleWaterproof PU liningTPU heel cradleSpikeless outsoleRetail $169.99

A Storied History

A look at the original OK Basketball shoe (photo courtesy of ASICS)

As the self-proclaimed shoe guy of MyGolfSpy, I’d be remiss not to give you a quick history lesson about the brand. 

ASICS was founded in 1949 by Kihachiro Onitsuka. The brand’s first retail shoe was actually a basketball shoe, similar to the iconic Chuck Taylor model from Converse. Who would have guessed?




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Inside Panther National, Justin Thomas' and Jack Nicklaus' luxe South-Florida collab

At Panther National, the Golden Bear and JT bring exotic beauty (and bite) to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with a new luxe design collab.

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Out of prison, Angel Cabrera can return to Masters on 1 condition

Angel Cabrera, recently released from prison, can return to the Masters on one condition, Masters chairman Fred Ridley said.

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Cleveland HB Soft 2 putters: Everything you need to know

Cleveland's latest putter line is designed to not only fit your stroke type but mitigate mishits at the same time.

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Daniel Berger disappeared for 19 mysterious months. Where'd he go?

Daniel Berger is back on the PGA Tour after a long, mysterious, frustrating absence. So where'd he go — and what did he learn?

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Z. Johnson sinks 10 birdies, shares lead after 62

Zach Johnson made six straight birdies to close out his front nine and finished with 10 on his way to a first-round 62 and a share of the lead at The American Express.

Furue shoots 65, leads by 2 shots at Lake Nona

Ayaka Furue of Japan made seven birdies in a round 7-under 65, giving her a 2-shot lead in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona.

Cabrera welcome at Masters if he can get visa

2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera would be welcome back to Augusta National after serving prison time if he can obtain a visa to travel to the U.S.

How to - Approach Shot

Hitting effective approach shots in golf is crucial as it sets up potential birdie opportunities or helps save par. An approach shot is typically made from the fairway or rough, aimed at getting the ball onto the green. Here are some key tips to help improve your approach shots:

  1. Club Selection: Choose the right club based on the distance to the green and the specific shot you need to make. Factors like wind, hazards, and the position of the pin should influence your decision.

  2. Assess the Lie: The quality of your lie greatly impacts your shot. A good lie in the fairway offers more control than a challenging lie in the rough or sand. Adjust your shot strategy accordingly.

  3. Stance and Posture: Maintain a balanced and stable stance. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart for most approach shots. Good posture, with a straight back and slight knee bend, is essential.

  4. Grip and Alignment: Ensure your grip is firm but not too tight, and align your body parallel to the target line. Your feet, hips, and shoulders should be aligned with the intended direction of the shot.

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LIV Golf partners with betting integrity firm

On Thursday, LIV Golf announced a partnership with U.S. Integrity to monitor the betting market, educate its participants and use technology to spot improper gambling on its events.

Cleveland HB SOFT 2 Putters

The new Cleveland HB SOFT 2 putters are like the new kid in a family of overachievers.

They are under considerable pressure to be overachievers as well.

And you can make a compelling case that, for a family of overachievers, Cleveland putters are underrated. And underappreciated.

Sure, things went sideways with the unfortunate Smart Square putter in 2013. But since the original Huntington Beach Collection launch in 2016, Cleveland putters have been on a roll. They’ve traditionally fared well in MyGolfSpy testing with the HB SOFT Milled #1 taking top honors in last year’s Blade Putter category.

And the pricing was reasonable enough to make you wonder, “Scotty Who?”


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Toulon Design Small Batch Santa Monica Putter

Named after the Southern California city where a certain amateur golfer made his PGA Tour debut at Riviera CC.The Toulon Design Santa Monica features “Rolex” 904L steel and Toulon’s interpretation of the iconic head shape.Available Jan.18 at ToulonGolf.com with a MSRP of $1,800.

The latest Toulon Small Batch putter, the Santa Monica, showcases an iconic putter design but is also an example of one of professional golf’s enduring oddities.

As far as the putter goes, the Santa Monica is Toulon’s interpretation of PING’s classic Anser 2 design. It has all of the Anser 2 markings: thin topline, longer body, boxy edges and plumber’s neck. Naturally, there are tweaks that make the design uniquely Toulon-flavored.

As we all know, other companies have been interpreting the iconic Anser design in their own ways since the putter’s inception. That’s common knowledge, but not the oddity I’m referring to.

Have you noticed how golf companies are reticent to refer to actual people in their communications? Most of the time they reference players who use their gear in everything but name. How many times have you read something like the “U.S. Open champion” instead of the name of the tournament winner?

It’s akin to referring to the Super Bowl as “The Big Game.”

Toulon Design Small Batch Santa Monica
Toulon Design Small Batch Santa Monica
Toulon Design Small Batch Santa Monica
Toulon Design Small Batch Santa Monica
Toulon Design Small Batch Santa Monica
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