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One of the most beloved courses on the Open Championship rota, Royal Birkdale, will undergo major changes ahead of the 2026 Open.

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Remember your first launch monitor experience? 

If you’re of a more seasoned vintage (like I am) and experienced this category during its infancy a couple decades ago, there were two schools of opinion. 

On one hand, launch monitors had a Star Trek “Beam me up, Scotty” element to them. 

On the other, there were multiple functionality aspects that left a lot to be desired. 

Graphics? They could be pretty crappy. Performance consistency? Pretty inconsistent. As for setup, you needed the help of a Swiss watchmaker to get it right. 

Tired of hearing about carbon fiber? Too bad. Years after appearing in golf clubs, carbon fiber has finally made its way onto (or into) a golf GPS watch. Today, Garmin announced the newest iteration of its luxury smartwatch lineup: the Garmin MARQ Carbon Collection. 

Crafted from 130 layers of fused carbon fiber, three new models are ready to grace your wrist. 

But why the heck does carbon fiber matter in a watch? 

Let’s talk about it.

Release Details:

Three new models: MARQ Commander, Golfer and AthleteAvailable now at GarminAmoled touchscreen displayDomed Sapphire Lens46-millimeter diameter16-day battery lifeRetail starts at $2,950

Why Carbon?

Before we go further, you need to set your expectations. You saw the price and started to gawk. Pick your jaw up off the floor and listen closely. The Garmin MARQ Carbon Collection is not your typical Garmin watch.

Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg issued an incredible beatdown for the ages at the 2023 Ryder Cup, winning 9 and 7. Here's what it was like.

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Maja Stark and Wichanee Meechai each shot 6-under 66 to take a 2-stroke first-round lead at the LPGA Shanghai event in the tour's return to China since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Complete 2023 Shriners Children's Open tee times for Round 2 on Friday in Las Vegas, featuring Tom Kim, Lexi Thompson and more.

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How to watch the 2023 Shriners Children's Open on Thursday, including a full Round 1 TV schedule, streaming times and more.

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TGL added three more players this week in advance of its January debut as Sahith Theegala, Cam Young and Keegan Bradley all are on board, TMRW Sports announced Wednesday.

I was reminded about the importance of TIMING while watching one of my favorite weekly blogs by Danny Maude. He actually copied the phrase that I have been exposing in many of our past blogs. He suggested that you count the words: “one and two” during your back and forward swing to add time to slow down your backswing. There really are 2 reasons why you need to repeat these words. The first is to add rhythm to your swing and the second is to block out distractions.

Swing Rhythm
I use the phrase “one and” during my backswing to slow my backswing and to give myself time to rotate my hips & shoulders as I lift my arms while I cock both wrists at the top of my swing. Wrist cocking allows me to shallow my club during my downswing as I swing up the inside slot. Releasing my cocked wrists, during the bottom half of my swing, generates most of my power through my ball. Listen for the woooshing noise near YOUR point of impact.

Block Out Distractions
Our minds can be tricked to avoid distractions. For example, you may be watching advertising on TV while your mind is thinking about getting ready for an upcoming event and you have no recollection of the content of the ad that you are watching. Another example is that you can say the words “one annnd” but you are not able to mentally say another word at the same time as your eyes stare at a dimple on the back of your ball.

You can pre-program your mind to create a full backswing (hip rotation, shoulder rotation, arms rising, and wrist cocking) during the time it takes to say “one and”. By the time you say the word “2” or “finish” you should only be making your downswing with a focus to reach a balanced finish on your leading foot.

Golf is a MIND GAME!
You are only playing this game against yourself and your personal past performance. It’s up to you to focus on your swing and to block out any other thoughts. Your ball is at rest. Natural elements like wind, rain and the sounds from birds or passing cars or planes or machinery could be distracting you. If others in your foursome are talking, you can ask them to keep quiet. The only thing that you can’t control is their constant stare or any mental hex (or evil-eye) from others in your foursome.

In today's edition of Play Smart, Lee Trevino shares an easy swing adjustment that will rid you of your slice.

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From the best GPS rangefinders to personal launch monitors, these functional and convenient accessories make it easier to focus on your next shot.

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Bryson DeChambeau says the four majors should invite the top 12 finishers in LIV Golf's season-long points race to make up for the players being unable to earn OWGR points.

The PGA Tour announced Wednesday that it had levied a three-month suspension against Byeong Hun An for violating its PED protocols.

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These balls fly higher, straighter, and farther — even if your swing isn’t the fastest.

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PGA Tour member Byeong Hun An is suspended until Dec. 1 after testing positive for a banned substance that was in an over-the-counter cough medicine.

Odyssey Ai-One putter made its PGA Tour at the Shriners Children's Open, and it has the potential to turn some heads.

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Ready to turn heads on the course? Check out GOLF’s picks for the best women's golf jackets, layers and outerwear we've seen all year.

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Keswick Hall is everything you can ask for in a stay-and-play resort, and its close proximity to Charlottesville means there's lots to do.

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Most golfers take on more course than they can handle. A new USGA system aims to get them playing from the proper distances.

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