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U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson is not concerned about competitive rust after the PGA Tour schedule was changed to finish before Labor Day.

Pepperdine associate golf coach Chris Zambri has been named the first head coach of the U.S. National Development Program, the USGA announced on Tuesday.

One of the most influential names in the history of the equipment industry was honored for his contributions to the sport.

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During an outing at Liberty National, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler and Will Zalatoris shared their best advice for amateur golfers.

The post Tiger Woods’ best tip for amateurs, Rickie Fowler’s swing changes and Will Zalatoris’ scoring key appeared first on Golf.

With the FedEx Cup fall season getting underway this week, here are three plays we love at the Fortinet Championship.

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The USGA announced that former pro and collegiate coach Chris Zambri will be the U.S. National Development Program's first head coach.

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The Ryder Cup is two weeks away, and yet some very important questions are left unanswered, involving Tiger Woods, haircuts and uniforms.

The post Haircuts, Tiger and tie-dye: 6 lingering questions about the Ryder Cup appeared first on Golf.

Are you the type of player who enjoys the game with a side of irreverence? You're going to *love* the latest Birdie Juice drop.

The post This new Birdie Juice shirt is sure to sell out. Here’s how to pre-order yours now appeared first on Golf.

Rory McIlroy says Zach Johnson's controversial decision to add Justin Thomas to the U.S. team roster wasn't all that controversial after all.

The post ‘No-brainer’: Rory McIlroy defends Justin Thomas Ryder Cup pick appeared first on Golf.

If your ball is outside of a bunker, are you allowed to take a practice swing that touches the sand? Rules Guy has the answer.

The post Rules Guy: Is it legal to take a practice swing that touches the sand in a bunker if your ball isn’t inside it? appeared first on Golf.

Tiger Woods was at Liberty National with Rickie Fowler on Tuesday, but Woods seemed more interested in making jokes than hitting golf shots.

The post Tiger Woods chirps Rickie Fowler in hilarious viral video at Liberty National appeared first on Golf.

In the world of golf equipment, wedges are the most homogeneous club from manufacturer to manufacturer. While they have evolved, they still share a fair amount of DNA with Gene Sarazen’s OG sand wedge. A straighter leading edge here, a sole grind there, maybe a bit more weight at the top of the blade to lower the flight. Most wedges share a very similar template.

Tour Edge Exotics Wingman Wedges

The new Tour Edge Exotics Wingman wedges are trying to do something new. And when I say “new”, I mean they are looking to the past for inspiration, creating a wedge with a distinct design trait favored by some of the best golfers of all time.

Modern golfers are indoctrinated to dislike offset. From a young age, we’re told offset causes a hook. In reality, offset is, according to Tom Wishon, a means to help trajectory. “The more offset, the farther the head’s center of gravity is back from the shaft. And the farther the CG is back from the shaft, the higher the trajectory will be for any given loft on the face. In this case, more offset can help increase the height of the shot for golfers who have a difficult time getting the ball well up in the air to fly.”

But there is another school of thought: having offset in the short irons is the way to keep your hands ahead of the clubface at impact, helping to compress the ball and generate more spin.

For a long time, Japanese irons would come with reverse offset, with more in the short irons than the long irons. To the modern golfer, this looks ungainly and awkward but it was a way of keeping the hands in front of the clubface for a cleaner strike.

Media rights have been at the center of merger discussions between the PGA Tour and PIF, and the latest news is good for Jay Monahan.

The post The surprising winner of PGA Tour-PIF madness? The media appeared first on Golf.

What is Forum Member Testing?

MyGolfSpy Forum offers a unique opportunity to all of its readers of all abilities, ages and handicaps to test, review and keep a variety of different golf equipment, apps, apparel and more. Successful candidates are selected by forum staff. 

Members who are selected interact, engage and write a review on the specific product while enjoying the fun of trying new gear!

Member testing is vital because it gets gear in the hands of you, the golfer. Our members give honest feedback on how any product or service works for a variety of handicaps and abilities to ensure our readers are even more informed when making purchasing decisions. 

To learn more about how testers are selected, go to this forum thread: Want to be a tester? 

The Testing Opportunity

How much does the grip of a putter play a role in the overall performance and satisfaction of a putter itself? Is the putter grip a key factor in the decision-making process when choosing a putter or is merely an afterthought?  We have enlisted a group of testers to answer these questions and more. 

Warning! Robert Damron’s story about his wife’s mistake this weekend at a PGA Tour Champions event is kinda gross … but it’s something.

The post Warning! Pro’s story about wife’s mistake is kinda gross … but it’s something appeared first on Golf.

Team Europe captain Luke Donald said mainstay Sergio Garcia, who won't be part of the Ryder Cup in any fashion later this month, "was more than supportive" of the group when the two spoke recently.

Early extension is a swing killer that plagues many recreational golfers. Here's a drill to make sure you never do it again.

The post Early extension kills your consistency — here’s how to fix it appeared first on Golf.

GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo says having a rangefinder added another element to his game, arming him with more knowledge. Here's how.

The post 5 reasons why a rangefinder helped dial in my course management skills appeared first on Golf.

Improving your putting skills in golf requires practice and consistency. To help you become a more confident and accurate putter, here are some effective putting drills you can incorporate into your practice routine:

1. Gate Drill:

   • Set up two tees about the width of your putter head apart, creating a "gate" just in front of the hole.
   • Practice putting through the gate to ensure your putter is on the correct path. This drill helps improve your aim and alignment.

2. Distance Control Drill:

   • Place three to five balls at different distances from the hole, starting with short putts and gradually moving farther away.
   • Focus on distance control and try to get each putt to stop within a small target area around the hole. This drill helps develop a feel for various distances.

3. Clock Drill:

   • Position three to six balls around the hole, evenly spaced like the numbers on a clock (e.g., 3 feet, 6 feet, 9 feet, 12 feet).
   • Putt from each position, aiming to sink all putts consecutively. This drill helps you practice putts from different angles and distances.

4. Pressure Putts:

The 2023 Fortinet Championship odds have arrived, and we're picking a winless journeyman pro as our long shot.

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