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Viktor Hovland is one of the best drivers on the PGA Tour — and he's an elite irons player, too. How does he do it? Here's what he told us.

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This year's Open Championship course, Royal Liverpool, has seen as much change as any other track on the Open rota.

The post What makes this year’s Open Championship course different? Constant change appeared first on Golf.

How to watch the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic on Thursday, including a full Round 1 TV schedule, streaming times and more.

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In this week's edition of Golfer-to-Golfer, we hear from Phil Mickelson on the advice he received from Seve Ballesteros as an amateur.

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In a recent TaylorMade video, Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler spilled their knowledge on how to play masterful bunker shots.

The post Why Tiger Woods avoids using a 60-degree wedge from the sand appeared first on Golf.

The Travelers Championship will make changes to the TPC River Highlands golf course after record low scoring during last week's tournament won by Keegan Bradley.

With questions around what's next with the PGA Tour-LIV alliance, the LIV golfers are in Spain. On the PGA Tour, Gordon Sargent is trying to make history and Tony Finau is defending his Rocket Mortgage Classic win.

According to one of his former staffers, Alabama football coach Nick Saban once used a police escort and private jets to make a tee time.

The post The insane measures coaching legend Nick Saban took to make a tee time appeared first on Golf.

This is the third in a Series of simple adjustments that you should explore to improve your game. Your swing thoughts need to be embedded deep in your brain so that you don’t hash them out every time you setup for your next shot. Own your unique setup for each of your clubs to create a consistent swing and consistent results.

Your setup and takeaway timing is extremely critical for the success of your swing. After you stand behind your ball and choose your target line, pick a point in the grass within 3 feet from your ball. From that point forward you can isolate yourself within your own CUBE like Wyndham Clark at the 2023 US Open . Learn to believe in the success of the shot that you are about to make. If you complete the perfect setup and proper swing with the right club you can only expect excellence.

Easier said than done. Clark did it, almost to perfection but it was good enough to beat the best in the golf world. You have made perfect shots to the perfect location so why can’t you do this every time? It just takes a little focus on what works best for your strength, flexibility and mental attitude.

The perfect setup stance: An athletic stance with a bend at your hips, a straight back & neck and a limited bend of your knees with the right spread of your feet (unique for each club). Right-handed golfers should add a clockwise rotation for your leading and trailing elbows to simplify shallowing your club in your backswing. It’s up to you to choose the pro who you want to emulate for the power that you want to generate.

The right grip for each club is a light grip which is nesting across the base of your fingers. This allows your driver and iron swings to release fully through impact. Your putter grip should be a preference for each golfer, but you can’t afford to be guiding your putt with your wrists and fingers. Swing your putter by using your spine to rotate your shoulders.

When Brad Faxon's caddie, John Burke, met Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan at the Ryder Cup, things got awkward.

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In today's Play Smart lesson, Performance Consultant Dr. Raymond Prior shares his reasons why golf anxiety can crush your scores.

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In his decades-long design career, Ernie Els has built courses in nearly a dozen countries. Now comes his first in Mexico.

The post Ernie Els building his first Mexico course, in one of golf’s fastest-growing markets appeared first on Golf.

Phil Mickelson, speaking publicly for the first time since the PGA Tour's alliance with the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's PIF was announced, said Wednesday he was "confident" with where the game of golf is headed.

Subpar co-hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz make their picks for this week's 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detriot Golf Club.

The post 1 parlay we love plus picks, sleepers for the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic appeared first on Golf.

Find out how to watch The Match on Thursday, June 29, where Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce will take on Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.

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Odyssey is releasing a version of their Versa Jailbird mallet.Built to the specs of the model that won at the U.S. OpenLimited quantities available on June 28 with a MSRP of $399.99

That Odyssey Jailbird is So Hot Right Now

Having the hottest putter on the PGA TOUR is the dream of every putter company. Demand for that hot putter skyrockets. Every golfer, from pros to schmoes, wants to see if the newest hottest putter will also be hot in their bag. For the company, a trendy putter means a huge uptick in putter sales.

Unless said “hot putter” was last manufactured in 2014.

If you’ve watched any professional golf recently, you’ve seen the remarkable resurgence of the Odyssey Versa Jailbird putter. Rickie had one built to some arguably atypical specifications and subsequently used it to set a record low opening round at the U.S. Open and reenter the FedEx Cup conversation.

That low round generated interest in the Jailbird but when Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open with the same model, Jailbird madness really took off. A once bargain-bin putter was now fetching hundreds of dollars on eBay. Some online retailers have Jailbirds listed at more than $1,500! In poor condition!

For Odyssey, the hot putter dream quickly became somewhat nightmarish. They had the lightning but no bottle. Everyone now wants the putter but since it was made so long ago, they likely had barely enough Jailbirds to supply Tour players, let alone the golfing masses.

In golf, it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference. These oft-forgotten items are the real troupers of the golf course. Each is necessary but may not get the same love that a fancy driver or shiny iron set receives. 

Let’s set the record straight: Your choice of golf accessories makes a difference. Here are MyGolfSpy’s must-have golf accessories, hand-picked by our expert staff. 

Golf Accessories That Make A Difference

A Hydrated Golfer is a Good Golfer

You absolutely can’t afford to hit the course without an insulated water bottle. While a water bottle is not the most glamorous golf accessory, it’s perhaps one of the most important. The insulated Sport Canteen from Corkcicle is sure to keep your beverage of choice cold (or hot). Plus, the sleek formfactor fits easily into any golf bag or golf cart. 

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Enhance Your Water (And your Round)

Now that you’ve got a nifty water bottle, you need something to drink, right? Nuun Hydration tablets are an extremely easy way to enhance your water with added electrolytes and minerals. Make your water go the extra mile and add some flavor while you’re at it. 

Want to make your next round more enjoyable and convenient? Time to stock up on these 5 handy golf essentials.

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The PGA Tour Policy Board, including Rory McIlroy, met in Detroit Tuesday for a marathon 5-hour meeting about the new Saudi PIF deal.

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