On this week's episode of Subpar, Jon Rahm breaks down Europe's Ryder Cup win and explains why this person was so important to the team.
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How LIV Golf's OWGR snub accelerated war with establishment
The OWGR's LIV decision had significant consequences for the global landscape of professional golf, making it one of our stories of the year.
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The 4 best lawn-care tips we heard in 2023
In a year when high temperatures and drought hit many parts of the country, our top yard-care tips focused on saving grass from heat.
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Phigolf Aims to Make Home Golf Simulators More Accessible
There is no question that at-home golf simulators are exploding in popularity. A rise in simulator technology, coupled with a boost from those of us stuck indoors during the pandemic, has brought demand from golfers all over the world.
One brand with a unique offering in this space is Phigolf. The Phigolf 2 and World Tour edition home simulators allow golfers to play in a video game-style setting without the need for traditional golf equipment or an expensive installation. Both simulators are among the most affordable golf simulator products on the market, giving golfers better access to the fun of simulator golf.
Because of that, Phigolf has built a community of more than 150,000 golfers and is becoming one of the more intriguing simulator brands to follow.
What is Phigolf?
Phigolf is a brand within the South Korea-based PhiNetworks company. PhiNetworks was founded in 2008 by Young Hun Kim, who came into the golf industry with a background in IT. He is obsessed with golf and started the company in hopes of creating influential golf technology.
PhiNetworks started with a focus on distance measurement and voice caddie apps, launching the Golf Navi product in 2013. Golf Navi is a GPS-powered automatic golf navigation app that supports smartwatches and smartphones. The app provides distance measurement, altitude and a green view. In 2015, PhiNetworks became a premium partner of Samsung, developing and providing Golf Navi for Samsung users.
Links Golf Club: Making the Best of Golf Accessible to All
Only about six percent of golfers in the U.S. belong to a private club.
That means that sometimes we 94 percenters must suffer through interminable rounds that are overcrowded and, frankly, not fun.
For many of us, the allure of a private golf club is tantalizing but seems so far out of reach that settling for less-than-ideal conditions has become the norm. What’s stopping you from joining a private club? It’s likely the same reason you and I are reading this article in humble homes rather than a penthouse: Money.
Private club initiation fees and monthly dues are more expensive than the typical everyday golfer can muster. How else, then, are the 94 percent of golfers who don’t currently have access to a private club supposed to experience some of the best that golf has to offer?
The Beatles have a secret home golf course (and I played it)
Allerton Manor Golf Course lives squarely at the center of Beatles fame, and during a recent trip to Liverpool, I learned why.
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Why playing the Old Course in tough conditions is the best
From GOLF's film, Beyond the Bend, Notre Dame arrived at St. Andrews on one of the wildest weather days. They played the Old Course anyway.
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The Sweetens Cove architects have a new course in Texas — and it's a ton of fun
Here's why Red Feather Golf and Social Club in Lubbock, Texas, was the favorite course GOLF staffer Zephyr Melton played in 2023.
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Why this pro could have a mind-boggling travel schedule in 2024
Thanks to having some status everywhere but little on the PGA Tour, one pro might have the craziest travel schedule of all-time in 2024.
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Lilia Vu nearly quit golf. Now, she's the best player in the world
In the midst of the pandemic, Lilia Vu was on the verge of quitting golf. Now, she's a two-time major winner and ranked No. 1 in the world.
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Report: NBC to hold auditions for Paul Azinger's replacement
A report from "Front Office Sports" says NBC will be holding "rolling auditions" for its lead analyst job after Paul Azinger's departure.
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Your Tee Shot is Half of Your Game
That’s a pretty bold statement when Greens In Regulation and Putting can destroy par for every hole you play. But when you think about it, you will realize that your perfect drive gives you the right frame of mind and the perfect position to hit more Greens In Regulation and closer to the pin for more 1 putt greens. Charlie Woods is the perfect inspiration for all of us.
Tiger and Charlie Woods placed 5th in the PNC 2023 Championship. They didn’t beat the Langers but their successes should be a great inspiration for all golfers. 14-year-old Charlie is driving as far as most pros. His 320-yard drive (may have been wind assisted) and driving the green on a dogleg par-4 are both very impressive. His successes gave the Woods team a chance to win and it also showed us that every golfer can develop the skill to hit perfect long drives.
A recent Performance Golf blog described how a golfer weighing less than 120 pounds can outdrive his competition. Size and muscle mass help but there are 3 key factors for driving success:
1/ Swing Speed: Exercise and training are all up to you. Obviously, Charlie has a support team including his father who inspire him to spend time on the right exercises and the right swing skills to execute the right release through the ball. If you can swing the grip end of your club through the Impact Zone with a whooshing sound, you can build up strength to do the same with all of your clubs. Head speed at the point of impact is critical to create distance.
2/ Generate Speed in the Impact Zone: We all need to use our wrist release and whipping action through the Impact Zone to generate more club head speed for our drives. Your release is critical but if you can’t square the face of your club and impact with a swing up your target line you will always add unwanted side spin, undercut spin and top spin that will hurt the success of your shots. That’s why you need factor #3.
SPOTTED: Japan Exclusive Mizuno Pro 241 Masters Edition Irons
If there was ever a time to visit Japan, this week takes the cake.
Starting today, Mizuno Japan is launching an exclusive set of Mizuno Pro 241 Irons, complete with a color-changing finish, yellow paint fill and Masters insignia.
Release Details
Japan exclusiveColor-changing finish that looks different depending on lighting conditionsDynamic Gold S200 shaft (custom Azalea shaft band)Full set (4-9, PW)Limit 1 per customerIncludes special iron headcoverReserve online or at select Mizuno Japan stores¥269,500 (roughly $1894.03 USD)Jealous of Japan
I’m not saying I’m jealous … but I’m definitely jealous. This sleek, sexy set of Mizuno Pro 241 Irons is the early leader in the clubhouse when it comes to Masters-themed gear.
The irons ship in a custom Masters box, complete with custom Golf Pride grips and that oh-so gorgeous chroma-style finish. The green hue changes depending on the light. But no matter the light, they just look dang good.
How quickly can you get over to Japan? Reservations for this special set end on January 20th.
TaylorMade MySpider Tour Custom Putter Designer Review
TaylorMade continues their MySpider putter customization program.Both MySpider Tour and MySpider Tour X models available for customization.The new designer features an updated visualization interface.Available online at TaylorMadeGolf.com with a MSRP of $420.
There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly 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
TaylorMade MySpider Tour Custom putter interface – The online design interface that allows golfers to create customized versions of TaylorMade’s new Spider Tour and Spider Tour X putters.
Your Custom Builder
Dave Wolfe – MyGolfSpy writer and putter fanatic. I’ve tested hundreds (maybe thousands) of flatsticks.
TaylorMade MySpider Tour Custom Putter Designer
When TaylorMade releases a new line of Spider putters, like the new Spider Tour line last fall, it’s a safe bet they will also launch a new MySpider program. For the uninitiated, TaylorMade’s MySpider program allows golfers to build their own custom versions of the current Spider mallet putter.
What can you customize? Users can configure a myriad of design elements to create the putter that best suits their needs. Pick the neck, the alignment scheme, the physical specs like length, loft, and lie, and then paint it in whatever way that makes you happy. This is not HisSpider, HerSpider or TheirSpider. It’s YourSpider.
Forum Member Review: Zebra Putters
The Testing Opportunity
There is little doubt Zebra has made some iconic and distinctive putters. In 2020, Golf Brands Inc. acquired Zebra Golf with a mission to restore the iconic brand, bringing in legendary putter designer Austie Rollinson.
This Forum testing opportunity aimed to highlight this comeback and allow our testers to see how these putters perform.
Zebra produces four different putter models: AIT 1, AIT 2, AIT 3 and AIT 4. These, in Zebra’s words, are “leveraging our iconic design heritage, including the major-winning striped alignment system, our new range features four modern head shapes to suit every putting stroke and every type of golfer.”
We selected four Forum members to each choose one of the new models. These testers were to give their honest opinions throughout their review and inform our community on how they perform.
What The Tester Said – AIT 1
The Zebra AIT 1 was tested by LinksgolfFever. “It was a bit larger than expected/than I am used to playing, but it does grow on you (In a good way). I like the contrast between the bold lines on the club head and the subtle designs like the ghost zebra print on the sole.”
Golf's most influential in 2023: How high do Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm and Rose Zhang rank?
New faces, consistent winners and the same off-the-course legal and financial intrigue between rival tours highlight the past year in golf.
We robot-tested Costco's Kirkland Signature irons. Here are 3 things we learned
How do Costco's Kirkland Signature irons stack up against the competition in a head-to-head test on the swing robot? We found out.
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2023 was the year Wyndham Clark broke out
Wyndham Clark picked up his first two PGA Tour wins of his career in 2023, which included a U.S. Open title at Los Angeles Country Club.
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This is something '99% of amateurs' get wrong. Here's how to fix it
In today's edition of Play Smart, we hear from major winner Padraig Harrington on the proper way to sync your arms and body.
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