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Familiar faces will fight for PGA Tour cards at Q-school this week including Tour winners, major contenders, Presidents Cuppers and more.

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We all have choices in life. As we age, we tend to slow down and take it easy before we die. Or you can put more effort into exercise to enjoy your aging years. Golf is an exercise, but your body needs a lot of upkeep to generate more success in your game. Get with the program. It’s up to you.

A 2009 study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine determined that DYNAMIC STRETCHING exercise is significantly more important for your golf game than static stretching or no stretching at all. Dynamic stretching produced significantly greater club head speeds, greater ball speeds, straighter swing path and more centered clubface impact.

If you want to see immediate improvements in your game, start using a series of dynamic golf stretches before you play each round. Try starting with the following stretches (which I found on YouTube: Bing Videos) . For each exercise grip one of your clubs near each end.

1-Squat while lifting your hands over your head and then return to the standing position.

2-Hold your club across the back of your shoulders and alternately, rotate to either side and return to center.

The addition of Spain's Jon Rahm, the third-ranked golfer in the world, is validation of the circuit's 54-hole format that incorporates individual and team golf, Greg Norman told ESPN.

Golf is extraordinary. It challenges you, teaches life lessons and encourages fellowship. It also allows you to immerse yourself in breathtaking art. I am not talking about art hanging in museums. I am talking about the art of a golf course and a destination. 

As golfers, we know the famous golf destinations: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Torrey Pines Golf Course and St Andrews. The list goes on and on and should include a lesser-known destination.

California’s Coachella Valley. Specifically, Indian Wells Golf Resort. 

Indian Wells Golf Resort

Indian Wells Golf Resort is smack dab in the middle of Coachella Valley. Why is it a destination worth considering? It is a resort with a twist. It’s a 36-hole municipal golf facility. That’s right. It’s technically a “muni.” While the City of Indian Wells owns the property, it outsources its management to Troon Golf. I can personally attest that Troon’s presence brings life, hospitality and high customer satisfaction standards to Indian Wells Golf Resort.

Beauty and The Beast

Fun fact: Beauty and the Beast was my favorite movie as a child, according to my parents. These days, I can aptly apply that phrase to two phenomenally different golf courses: The Celebrity and The Players. 

See when Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods tee off on Friday at the 2023 PNC Championship, along with complete PNC Friday tee times.

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Unlocking the skill of changing golf shaft adapters can significantly broaden the horizons for golfers, enabling them to seamlessly switch between shafts and heads based on their preferences.

Fortunately, the process of changing golf shaft adapters is relatively straightforward, offering the flexibility to experiment with diverse shafts in different heads. This transformation has proven to be a game-changer, especially when encountering enticing sales on preferred shafts with mismatched adapters.

In this guide, we will walk you through a step-by-step process on how to change a golf shaft adapter, delving into essential tools, cleaning techniques and the installation of the new adapter, providing an accessible resource for golfers seeking budget-friendly ways to explore and experiment with new shafts and clubs.

Tools You Need:

Bench vise – Amazon Bench Vise under $25 Shaft puller – Value Shaft Extractor ToolDrill with wire brush – 6 Piece Wire Brush Set ($9.99)Epoxy and sticks – Epoxy Supplies from Golfworks.caTape or paper for mixing/cleaning epoxySandpaper (X grit)Heat gun – Amazon Heat GunGlovesNew adapter (also called loft sleeve or adapter sleeve)Optional: OEM adapter saver kit – 5 Piece SetOptional: Ferrules

Time To Complete

This is not a process to rush. Allocate adequate time for a proper job, allowing the epoxy to set as per instructions. The process should take around 20 minutes but most epoxy mixes should sit for a minimum of 30 minutes before use with many requiring 24 hours to fully cure. Read all epoxy instructions before starting.

Step 1: Set Up Your Workstation

Similar to regripping a golf club, take the time to properly set up your workstation. Have epoxy bottles, tape, sandpaper and a drill with a wire brush ready. Ensure the heat gun is plugged in and ready to go.

In a surprise, Netflix released viewership data for the first time ever on Tuesday, offering a glimpse at the golf docuseries 'Full Swing.'

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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Lou Guzzi shared an easy way to sharpen your game around the green: chip-putting with your short irons.

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In today's edition of Play Smart, we talk to GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher about the biggest mental mistake he sees golfers make.

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A law firm representing golfers sent a letter to the PGA Tour's policy board demanding transparency and a meeting with the board's independent directors to discuss potential deals with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Some 21 PGA Tour players hired lawyers and penned a letter to Tour leadership demanding answers on the state of PIF negotiations.

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Repetition is often the key to success, and that's the whole point of this lag-putting drill that is sure to save you strokes.

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1. Assess Distance:

   • Determine precise yardage to the target using a rangefinder or markers.

2. Choose Right Club:

   • Select a club that covers the distance without overshooting.

3. Consider Wind and Elevation:

   • Adjust for wind direction, strength, and any elevation changes.

4. Evaluate Lie:

   • Assess the ball's lie to determine shot feasibility.

5. Understand Green Conditions:

When Jon Rahm committed his future to LIV Golf, the move benefitted three PGA Tour players in particular. Here's who and why.

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Fred Couples has no problem with Jon Rahm's defection to LIV, but he had spicy words for those who claim he left for virtuous reasons.

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The results are in! Check out these top-selling putters at Fairway Jockey, featuring models by Scotty Cameron, Ping, Envroll, Odyssey, TaylorMade and Mizuno.

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Now until December 22, earn 15 percent bonus cash when you buy a digital gift card from True Spec to use for an expert club fitting.

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We’ve all heard this tired old line: “Golf is expensive.”

My response? It doesn’t have to be. Let me explain.

I admit I’m a sucker for nice golf gear. Heck, I’m the one who reviewed a $400 pair of pants. That said, my true passion (granted, hard to believe) is finding a way to make the game less expensive. 

No one is more thrifty than I am when it comes to purchasing golf gear. Hence, I’ve learned a thing or two about finding name-brand gear for almost unbelievable prices. Are you ready to climb down the deep discount rabbit hole with me? You’re in for a treat. 

The truth is that, with a little patience and gusto, you can find an entire wardrobe of great golf apparel, shoes and accessories at one of the country’s leading bargain stores: Ross. 

The Testing Opportunity

As mentioned in previous Forum Member Reviews, MyGolfSpy Forum worked to involve, highlight and include several direct-to-consumer (DTC) and newer brands as part of the Member Testing Platform. INDI Golf was one of these companies. 

For those unfamiliar with INDI Golf, they are a relatively new brand that specializes in putters and wedges. INDI Golf offers both conforming and non-conforming wedges. Other technology includes “Tractionface technology” and “scoopback design” which they claim adds forgiveness. There are three different models with various grinds. INDI’s goal is to provide wedges that work for every golfer at a competitive cost. 

For this testing opportunity, selected testers were virtually fitted by INDI Golf and given a set of wedges to test and keep. Testers were limited to conforming wedges and were able to select stock shaft and grip options of their choosing.

A INDI Golf Virtual Fitting

Here is what Tester RICHL85 had to say about his fitting:

“We experienced what Indi golf calls a “virtual fitting” which is essentially a questionnaire to answer the basic things like what wedges we currently play, what shaft we play in irons, distance, course conditions and divot type. In my case, I play in pretty intermediate conditions and take a small or no divot…Overall, most of the decisions were pretty straightforward. We stuck with the same lofts I’m currently playing (50, 54, and 58), 1/2″ long, 1 degree upright. To match up with my irons, we also stuck with the KBS wedge shaft option. Since I don’t have a particularly steep attack angle, we are going with the FLX head in the 50 and 54, but the ATK head for the 58 degree.”