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All you need to know as the second LIV Golf League season wraps up this weekend with its team championships at Trump National Doral Golf Club.

The folks at L.A.B. Golf Putters have something to tell you. It may or may not come as a surprise but, since you’re reading a #datacratic website, the numbers tell an undeniable story:

If your putter has success on the PGA TOUR, it doesn’t matter what it looks like.   

And for that, you can thank Lucas Glover and his trusty L.A.B. Mezz with the broomstick shaft.

“It’s been nuts,” says L.A.B. Putters owner and CEO Sam Hahn. “Anybody who kind of half-heard about us now all of a sudden is really paying attention.”

The post-Glover glow is shaking things up at L.A.B. Golf. Orders are pouring in and the company is growing. In other words, this six-year-old (more or less) company finally has become an “overnight sensation.”

Here's our how-to guide to buying used clubs. It should help prevent you from making simple mistakes when shopping for your next set.

The post The biggest mistakes golfers make when buying used clubs, and how to prevent them appeared first on Golf.

Golf Ball Testing lies at the heart of MyGolfSpy, with the Lab Series and our renowned Golf Ball Test that has revolutionized consumers’ perception of their golf ball choices. Titleist consistently leads the industry, largely thanks to their White Box Testing. It’s your opportunity to participate and provide invaluable feedback on Titleist’s next golf ball.

Explaining White Box Testing

White Box Testing, according to Titleist, is integral to their mission of helping golfers perform at their best. Stating, “We rigorously evaluate our golf balls’ performance across various skill levels, from Tour professionals to weekend golfers. Player input is a vital part of our development process, ensuring that our products deliver the on-course performance necessary for achieving lower scores.”

Why We’re Eager

Golf ball testing holds immense significance within MyGolfSpy, and our past experiences hosting Titleist White Box Testing on the MyGolfSpy Forum have proven its worth. This makes it an easy decision to once again place Titleist White Box Golf Balls in the hands of our testers to gather their valuable feedback.

Ready to Test and Review?

We seek up to 100 dedicated testers to rigorously evaluate and retain a sleeve Titleist White Box Golf Balls while sharing detailed insights into their performance on the course and dry ball data. Our goal is to collect comprehensive data along the way.

While you may not know exactly which golf ball you’ll be testing, we are confident that our selected testers will provide the precise insights we seek.

On this week's episode of Subpar, Ricky Romano described what it's been like to carry the bag for Rickie Fowler this year.

The post What’s it *really* like to caddie for Rickie Fowler? His looper explains appeared first on Golf.

How to watch the 2023 Zozo Championship on Thursday, including a full Round 2 TV schedule, streaming times and more.

The post How to watch the 2023 Zozo Championship on Thursday: Round 2 live coverage appeared first on Golf.

Complete 2023 Zozo Championship tee times for Round 2 on Thursday in Japan, featuring Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele and more.

The post 2023 Zozo Championship tee times: Round 2 groupings for Thursday appeared first on Golf.

Collin Morikawa opened the Zozo Championship with a six-under 64 on Thursday. He's got a one-shot lead over five players.

The post Collin Morikawa grabs first-round lead at Zozo Championship appeared first on Golf.

Collin Morikawa's last PGA Tour victory was the Open Championship in 2021, but his 6-under 64 on Thursday to lead the Zozo Championship after the first round suggests the end of the American's mini-slump might be in sight.

Introduction

Putting mats are essential for golfers looking to improve. MyGolfSpy’s comprehensive article on the best putting mats of 2023 covers high-quality options but the vast selection on Amazon can make choosing the right one challenging. In this review, we delve into the SAPLIZE Two-Speed Golf Putting Practice Mat, a versatile solution for golfers seeking value and performance.

The Problem

When searching for a putting mat on Amazon, you’re faced with a multitude of choices, making it difficult to make an informed decision. Many reviewed mats tend to be on the higher end, leaving budget-conscious buyers with limited quality options.

The Solution

The SAPLIZE Two-Speed Golf Putting Practice Mat offers exceptional versatility in a compact package. At just $59.99, it includes the putting mat, a plastic golf hole and a convenient storage bag. Optional accessories include a golf ball bumper, putting mirror and slope wedges for practicing sloped putts.

How I Found It

I first encountered Saplize while exploring golf club regripping options and their regripping kit left a positive impression. When I searched Amazon for putting mats for my home and office, the SAPLIZE Two-Speed Golf Putting Practice Mat stood out as one of the top choices, based on recent purchases and favorable reviews. With 106 reviews and an impressive 4.6-star rating, it met my budget criterion and seemed like the perfect fit for practicing on a dual-speed green.

How It Worked (or Didn’t)

Upon receiving the mat, my initial impressions were excellent. It unrolled flat straight out of the box, which was a pleasant surprise considering the unexpected additional items like the storage case and plastic target cup that came with it.

Ashleigh Buhai shot a bogey-free 10-under 62 to take a one-stroke lead Thursday after the first round of the LPGA tournament in South Korea.

The game's unwritten code of conduct includes a dizzying array of do's and don'ts. But there are only 5 tenets that newbies need to know.

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One of the most important aspects of getting junior golfers into the game is starting with the right equipment and avoiding this mistake.

The post This is the worst thing you can do for a junior golfer learning to play appeared first on Golf.

LIV Golf is known for its massive contracts and purses, but not every player enjoys the same financial security.

The post LIV’s life-changing riches aren’t guaranteed. Ask the 4 players who just got the boot appeared first on Golf.

LIV Golf is about to finish its second season, and lots has happened in Year 2. Phil Mickelson discussed some key topics on Wednesday.

The post Phil Mickelson promises more PGA Tour players will join LIV Golf appeared first on Golf.

If your alignment fundamentals seem a little off during your round, use the straight edges on the tee box to correct them.

The post How to use the edges of the tee box to your advantage appeared first on Golf.

Nearly three weeks after the Ryder Cup, Xander Schauffele was asked about his father comments on Ryder Cup pay.

The post ‘Things get twisted’: Xander Schauffele explains father’s Ryder Cup comments appeared first on Golf.

Phil Mickelson said "there's a lot more going on behind the scenes" as to why LIV Golf's request for players to compete for world rankings points was denied.

Every golfer hits errant shots, and some hit more than others. Wouldn’t it be great to have an easy reminder, like getting a kick in the butt, when your game goes off the rails. Two bad shots in a row are enough to trigger a melt-down. We all tend to knock the poop out of the next shot. The pros have better solution to control their games and so should all of us.

Over the past many years, I have seen golfers like Billy Horschel and Jon Rahm react violently when they miss a shot. Of course, their coaches see this on TV and realize that they can make these examples a real learning point. Blowing up can only ruin your next shot. And possibly the rest of your round. When you mishit your ball, take action and get back on your game.

Whether you make a mishit from a bad lie or a poor tee shot from a perfect setup we all need to reset our minds, get over the mistake, reevaluate our next shot and get on with our game. Compounding an error with another bad shot is not going to help your game. Following are remedies that have been suggested by trainers in GOLF MAGAZINE.

Take These Specific Step for Corrective Action
1/ Admit that You Made a Mistake: Use an abnormal wake-up when you don’t like the outcome for any shot (especially a mishit). You need to pause, calm down and ADMIT TO YOURSELF that you made a mistake. Trainers suggest that you should make an ABNORMAL ACTION like pinching your hand or slapping the flat of your hand on your side to force a pause before you make another stupid shot.
2/ Identify your Mistake: Was it caused by early extension, a poor lie, a wrong club selection, irritation from others talking during your swing or just a rushed backswing causing a poor result? Identify it and take action to correct it.
3/ Take a Corrective Practice Swing: Many pros (like Jim Furyk) will pause and make a perfect practice swing after they identifies their mistake. Focus on your correction during your next practice swing.

Changing your mood from ugly to positive is always the first step that you need to take when CORRECTING your game. Get over it. Life is too short to live it in anger. Practice with GOLFSTR+ to feel the correct swing and improve your game. Buy one today at www.GOLFSTR.com