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A brief overview of each hole on the TPC Sawgrass course:

1. Par 4, 393 yards - A straightaway hole with a fairway bunker on the right side and trees on the left.

2. Par 5, 532 yards - A dogleg left with water on the left side and a large tree on the right. Approach shots must avoid a large bunker in front of the green.

3. Par 3, 177 yards - A mid-range par 3 with a large bunker guarding the front of the green.

4. Par 4, 384 yards - A narrow fairway with trees on both sides. The green is elevated and protected by a bunker on the front right.

Max Homa looks to defend his Wells Fargo championship, Team USA is loaded at the Hanwha LIFEPLUS event, and Justin Thomas checks in on Tiger Woods.

MyGolfSpy Ball Lab is where we quantify the quality and consistency of golf balls. Today, we’re reviewing the 2023 Titleist Pro V1. To learn more about our test process, click here.

About the Titleist Pro V1

If there’s a ball that needs no introduction, it’s the Titleist Pro V1. It’s been the No. 1 ball on the market since it was introduced.

If there’s a knock on the Pro V1, it’s that Titleist has increased prices for 2023. The whole of the Titleist premium line, which includes Pro V1, Pro V1x, Left Dash and AVX. is now US $54.99.

While it’s not unheard for balls produced at Ball Plant 4 in Thailand to occasionally land on U.S. store shelves, all of the balls in our sample were produced at Ball Plant 3 in New Bedford, Mass.

Titleist Pro V1 Construction

The 2023 version of the Titleist Pro V1 remains a three-piece ball with a 388-dimple urethane cover.

Each year we research, study and test scores of golf bags. Why? 

It’s simple: Your game is our job. You don’t have the bandwidth to test every golf bag on the planet in hopes of finding what’s best. We do.

Call us crazy. Maybe we are. But, we just want to make sure that when you spend your hard-earned cash on a new golf bag you’re getting something that will help, not hurt, your game. 

Need a new golf bag? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve spent years testing and researching what to look for and we want to share that expertise with you. 

Here’s what to look for in a golf bag. 

U.S. Open golfers will face an option-laden long one-shotter followed by a meandering par 5 through a rustic setting. And it may take a while this June.

The Quadrilateral’s deep dive into the seventh and eighth holes at Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course, host of the 2023 national championship.

Two-time Australian Open golf champion Frank Phillips, who also won tournaments in Singapore and Kong Kong, has died, PGA Australia said in a statement Wednesday. He was 90.

Rory McIlroy says he has a fresh mindset entering this week's Wells Fargo Championship after missing the cut at the Masters and skipping the RBC Heritage last month.

The PGA Tour has officially rescheduled the Houston Open for March 28-31 in 2024, tournament organizers announced Tuesday.

Joe LaCava, who has served as Tiger Woods' caddie since 2011, has been hired by Patrick Cantlay for the foreseeable future.

The PGA Tour announced Tuesday that Jim Furyk will make his debut as Presidents Cup captain for the U.S. team in 2024.

There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised. 

What We Tried

Revo Sonic 2 speaker sunglasses. These shades have speakers baked into the arms (technically called the “temples”) so you can listen to your music on the course without disturbing the grumpy single playing alongside you.

Who Tried It?

Connor – Director of Soft Goods Testing and resident sneakerhead. I believe golf is better with a pair of cool shoes and comfortable joggers. Plus, I’m a big fan of music on the golf course! I can’t help but tee it up to some George Strait.

On Your Face, Not in Your Face

What’s the draw of sunglasses that double as headphones? For those of us who like to listen to music on the golf course, the idea of an open-ear design that allows you to hear what’s going on around you is appealing. 

For those of you who are opposed to music on the golf course, there’s still something in this for you, too. Speakers, when used with reckless abandon, can be loud and overbearing. The use of speaker sunglasses like the Revo Sonic 2 should stop other people’s music from intruding on your golf. 

Amen Corner is a term used in the sport of golf to refer to a specific stretch of holes on the Augusta National Golf Club course, which is the host of the annual Masters Tournament.

The term Amen Corner refers specifically to holes 11, 12, and 13, which are located on the back nine of the course. These holes are known for their difficulty and strategic design, and have played a significant role in many memorable moments in Masters history.

The 11th hole, known as White Dogwood, is a long par-4 with a difficult approach shot to a green that slopes from back to front. The 12th hole, known as Golden Bell, is a famous par-3 with a narrow green surrounded by water and difficult wind conditions. The 13th hole, known as Azalea, is a long par-5 with a green that is reachable in two shots for longer hitters.

The term Amen Corner was coined by golf writer Herbert Warren Wind in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, in which he described the pivotal role that these holes play in the Masters Tournament. Since then, the term has become a widely recognized part of golf lore and a popular destination for golf fans visiting Augusta National.

Golfers, queue up your Slim Shady. 

Guess who’s back (back again)? 

Our “Slim Shady” isn’t Marshall Mathers.  

It’s Adams Golf and, if the story is to be believed, the company is back (back again)—for real this time.  

The launch of the 2023 Adams IDEA line signals the first time the company will offer a full line of clubs since the thankfully short-lived Blue line. 

There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised. 

What We Tried

adidas Ultraboost Golf shoes. The very popular runner has been retooled for the course.

Who Tried It?

Connor – Director of Soft Goods Testing and resident sneakerhead. I believe golf is better with a pair of cool shoes and comfortable joggers. I”ve been a fan of the original Ultraboost since high school.

A Challenger Approaches

By and large, the adidas Ultraboost gained its wild popularity through comfort. Heck, here at HQ, we have several staff members (including myself) who swear by BOOST cushion. 

If you’re unfamiliar with the adidas Ultraboost, here’s a quick rundown: It’s a lightweight, cushy running shoe that’s most often considered a long-distance runner—something that lends itself to long walks on the golf course. 

Hannah Green of Australia made a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole to join a three-way playoff and then made par on the second extra hole to win the JM Eagle LA Championship on Sunday at Wilshire Country Club.

- Steven Alker won the Insperity Invitational for the second straight year Sunday, closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-shot victory over Steve Stricker and his first title of the year on the PGA Tour Champions.

Tony Finau never gave Masters champion Jon Rahm or anyone else much of a chance Sunday, closing with a bogey-free round of 5-under 66 that gave him a three-shot victory in the Mexico Open.

Pablo Larrazábal shot a tidy 5-under 67 in the final round of the Korea Championship to complete a two-shot victory over Marcus Helligkilde.

Talor Gooch scored a playoff hole victory against Sergio Garcia at the LIV Singapore tournament on Sunday to become the first player to win back-to-back LIV Golf titles.

Tony Finau posted five birdies over the last seven holes in the Mexico Open. He needed them to stay in front of hard-charging Masters champion Jon Rahm, who shot 61 to tie his lowest score on the PGA Tour.