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The 2023 PGA Tour Player Impact Program results were released, and Rory McIlroy came out on top to win a huge PIP bonus.

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A handful of PGA Tour and LIV pros took to social media on Thanksgiving Day to share greetings, heartfelt messages and memes.

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On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar, PGA Tour pro Nick Taylor explains what it's like battling against Phil Mickelson.

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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:

The new adidas Ultimate635 Tour Frostguard Padded Hoodie. Finding quality golf outerwear loaded with the technology demanded by PGA TOUR pros is no easy task. adidas, however, thinks it’s crafted the ultimate golf hoodie for cold days.

Who Tried It:

Will Porter. Golf apparel aficionado and self-proclaimed material nerd. To me, the phrase “Looks good on the course and off the course” is apt, albeit overused. Being able to rock my favorite golf apparel off the course is a plus but, first and foremost, I want it to perform. If it’s not comfortable from tee to green, I’m not going to wear it. Period.

The Ultimate365 Tour line from adidas is made for the pros they sponsor. It’s made to perform when money is on the line and glory is just a 10-footer away. Lucky for us normies, we can get in on the action. And it’s not just marketing speak. When I throw on my Frostguard hoodie, it’s the same one I’m likely to see Xander Schauffele rocking on a chilly Sunday at Pebble Beach. But, all of that praise aside, does it actually work on the golf course?

Ultimate365 Tour Frostguard Padded Hoodie Specs

Torso: 83% recycled nylon, 17% elastane plain weaveSleeves: 100% recycled polyester fleeceInsulated with PrimaLoft Gold InsulationFront zip pocketsHalf-zip with hood

A Cold-Weather Staple I Will Continue to Rely On

I just relocated from NYC to Boise, Idaho, and, for me, that means much more outdoor golf and, subsequently, much more golf when it’s cold outside. While hitting the simulator is all well and good, there’s nothing like pulling off a head cover early on a Saturday when the frost has just melted and there’s a chill in the air. I can almost feel it as I sit here at my computer. What’s required for this mind-tingling buzz of a morning, aside from a steaming cup of coffee?

Looking for a golf ball that could help you gain some distance off the tee? There offerings are a good place to start.

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Cameron Smith has fought back tears describing his worst day as a pro golfer, the local favourite shooting a seven-over 78 to miss the cut in his Australian PGA Championship defence.

Eddie Merrins, the longtime pro at Bel-Air Country Club who touched everyone from U.S. Open champion Corey Pavin to Fred Astaire and even Mikhail Baryshnikov, died Wednesday at age 91.

In today's edition of Play Smart, we look at how using a battery as a training aid can help you become a better putter.

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If you're having trouble with a slice, try changing your takeaway so you're not whipping the club inside on the way back.

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Every year the PGA Tour dishes millions to its stars in bonuses called the Player Impact Program. Some pros despise it, and here's why.

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Bernd Wiesberger, who was the first player drafted in LIV Golf history, is leaving the league for a return to the DP World Tour.

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Thriston Lawrence began his bid for a second title at the Joburg Open by shooting 8-under 62 in the season-opening event on the European tour.

Bettinardi Golf brings more than 25 years of design experience to their latest released with the launch of the 2024 BB series.

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Fairway Jockey is stacking deals for golfers. Save on best-selling training aids, shoes and favorite brands like Miura, Asher and Nicklaus.

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After you've experienced all the golf on offer at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Ga., get ready for a shot of a different variety.

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Instead of simply trying to make a bunch of 15-footers during practice, do what Burns is suggesting and dial in your stroke.

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What should go in your golf bag: 5-wood or 3-hybrid? Selecting the right golf club or clubs to bridge the gap between your longest iron and driver or 3-wood is a common challenge for all golfers from beginners to low handicappers. For many, it often comes down to choosing between a 5-wood or a 3-hybrid. To make an informed decision, it’s essential to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each club, their typical uses and how they can complement your abilities, both in terms of strength and weaknesses and gapping.

5-Wood: Specs, Design and Best Use

A standard 5-wood typically has a loft of about 18 degrees. Some offer adjustable hosels for minor loft adjustments to optimize flight and trajectory. The 5-wood’s standard shaft length ranges between 41 and 42 inches.

Typically, 5-woods have a head size slightly smaller than that of a 3-wood but larger than a 3-hybrid. This allows golf club manufacturers to distribute weight further back and lower in the club head. As a result, 5-woods provide more forgiveness through higher MOI (moment of inertia) and slightly higher launch conditions.

By design, 5-woods excel on clean lies, the fairway and on tee shots. Their larger head size can make them challenging to hit out of the rough or in conditions where grass or other natural obstructions are present behind or around the golf ball.

3-Hybrid: Specs, Design and Versatility

A standard 3-hybrid comes with approximately 19 degrees of standard loft and some models allow for minor loft adjustments using the loft sleeve. The length of a 3-hybrid typically is 41 inches or less.

Personal launch monitors provide cost-friendly (relatively speaking) indoor golf simulator setups and are competing with state-of-the-art launch monitors.

SkyTrak is one of the leaders in the personal launch monitor market. So the question we want to address is: For $3,000, is SkyTrak+ worth it? We headed to the MGS Lab to put it to the test.

SkyTrak+ versus Foresight GCQuad

From an “at-home” golf perspective, SkyTrak+ offers tremendous upside. It is your 24/7 accessible practice range. Who doesn’t like that?

If our 2023 personal launch monitor test taught us anything, it’s that not all personal launch monitors are the same. Yes, there are similarities and the performance gap between consumer-grade and enterprise class is narrowing, but weaknesses remain.

How does the SkytTrak+ compare to a Foresight GCQuad head-to-head with data? We know Foresight GCQuad is the gold standard for indoor testing. That’s why we use it.

Bernd Wiesberger had his application for membership for the 2024 season accepted by the DP World Tour after losing his LIV Golf contract.

Joel Moscatel fired a course-record 63 to the lead the Australian PGA Championship, while defending champion Cam Smith trails by 10 shots.