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This year was full of excitement.

In some ways, golf became more divided. In other ways, golf became stronger and more united than ever. We had the pleasure of covering golf’s banner year from our front-row seat. As such, there were a lot of cool, interesting and even inspiring stories that we got to write.

Big or small, the impact these stories had on us go beyond the words on the screen. Here are the articles we loved to write (and share with you) in 2023.

History’s Mysteries: The Real Story of the PING Eye 2

Those of you familiar with the wonderful John Barba know that he’s a history buff. And, man, can he write! John took us through the curious mystery of the PING Eye 2 and how it came to be. This one is a must-read if you haven’t had the chance.

2023 Golf Ball Test

No article required as much work as our comprehensive Golf Ball Test. And I’ll be darned if we don’t toot our own horn a bit. This piece took the entire team to pull off. It’s the most informative, real and complete piece of work we’ve done thus far.

If you're a golfer who uses your smartphone on the course, there is one accessory you simply must have: the Desert Fox Golf Phone Caddy.

The post This must-have cart accessory is 20 percent off for a limited time appeared first on Golf.

Wallasey Golf Club in Wallasey, England, is the home of the Stableford, but also the site of a really, really good golf course.

The post Why this links course (where a piece of golf history was born) was my favorite of 2023 appeared first on Golf.

Looking for a festive alternative to turkey or ham? A single Cornish hen can feed two people — and add a dose of elegance to the plate, too.

The post At Cabot Cape Breton, the Cornish hen is a decadent delight appeared first on Golf.

Carlota Ciganda, behind a memorable finish, led the European comeback at the Solheim Cup, and it made for one of 2023’s biggest stories.

The post Carlota Ciganda leads European Solheim Cup comeback: 2023 biggest stories appeared first on Golf.

When Notre Dame headed to Scotland for the first St. Andrews Links Collegiate, they did so with their family members in tow.

The post Why the St. Andrews Links Collegiate was the family trip of a lifetime appeared first on Golf.

Jon Rahm may have helped the Europeans to a Ryder Cup win, but when it came to the afterparty, this pro was the MVP.

The post Jon Rahm says this pro was the MVP of Europe’s winning Ryder Cup afterparty appeared first on Golf.

A well-planned out warm-up is essential to playing your best. Here are 10 ways to warm up like a Tour pro and play your best.

The post 10 ways to warm up like a Tour pro, according to a Top 100 Teacher appeared first on Golf.

It’s that time of the year again.

Santa is working a little overtime this weekend getting ready for the big 25!

We thought we’d help him out by giving away one of our favorite products of 2023. The Rapsodo MLM2Pro caught our attention back in January at the annual PGA Show in Orlando, and for good reason.

Truth be told — we knew their product was a leader in the space — and with the improvements made to accuracy, spin collection and overall data presentation it was a shoe-in for the Top 5 during our Launch Monitor testing.

This holiday season, we’re all about sharing the goods. If an easy-to-use, unique and reliable launch monitor has been on your list, we’re here to help you check that box.

In today's edition of Play Smart, we look at the "pull down" move that pros use to generate power off the tee.

The post This move is a major power-booster used by the pros appeared first on Golf.

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.

The post ‘Unbelievable’: Jon Rahm names crucial member of Ryder Cup team room appeared first on Golf.

The OWGR's LIV decision had significant consequences for the global landscape of professional golf, making it one of our stories of the year.

The post How LIV Golf’s OWGR snub accelerated war with establishment appeared first on Golf.

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.

The post The 4 best lawn-care tips we heard in 2023 appeared first on Golf.

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. 

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?

Links Golf Club.

Allerton Manor Golf Course lives squarely at the center of Beatles fame, and during a recent trip to Liverpool, I learned why.

The post The Beatles have a secret home golf course (and I played it) appeared first on Golf.

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.

The post Why playing the Old Course in tough conditions is the best appeared first on Golf.

Here's why Red Feather Golf and Social Club in Lubbock, Texas, was the favorite course GOLF staffer Zephyr Melton played in 2023.

The post The Sweetens Cove architects have a new course in Texas — and it’s a ton of fun appeared first on Golf.

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.

The post Why this pro could have a mind-boggling travel schedule in 2024 appeared first on Golf.