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evan beck at the 2024 u.s. mid-am

Evan Beck wins U.S. Mid-Amateur in dominant fashion, earns Masters invite

Evan Beck defeated Bobby Massa 9 and 8 in the championship match to win the U.S. Mid-Amateur at Kinloch Golf Club.
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Sungjae Im of the the International Team and Tom Kim of the International Team react to the crowd on the first tee during Four-Ball on day one of the 2024 Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club on September 26, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. (

‘That’s disrespectful’: Etiquette breach spices up Presidents Cup match

On Thursday at the Presidents Cup, Sungjae Im and Tom Kim made a move that one analyst described as “disrespectful.”
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bones mackay and phil mickelson point at the 1994 Presidents Cup.

He’s seen every Presidents Cup, and he thinks big changes are coming

For 30 years, Bones Mackay has attended the Presidents Cup. Now, though, he thinks the event could be on the brink of something big.
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Shigeki Maruyama is a key figure behind the scenes of the 2024 Presidents Cup.

He beat Tiger. And Phil. Now he’s back — as Presidents Cup secret weapon

The “Smiling Assassin” is there in the locker room, a Tiger-and-Phil-beating Presidents Cup legend, Shigeki Maruyama, back in a new role.
News
kevin kisner and trevor immelman speak at the presidents cup in split screen

How the Presidents Cup became golf TV’s most star-studded event

At the Presidents Cup, golf TV’s biggest stars emerge from all corners — and for all reasons. But a bigger question prevails: Why?
News
Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Tony Finau, Xander Schauffele

Money controversy rattled the Ryder Cup. Will it hit the Presidents Cup?

A money controversy dominated last year’s Ryder Cup. Will it hit this year’s Presidents Cup, which starts Thursday at Royal Montreal?
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Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler are expected to lead the U.S. team to victory.

Presidents Cup predictions: Surprises, MVPs, stories, upset alert?!

Our writers on the ground at the Presidents Cup break down the best match, biggest surprise, MVPs and some (questionable) predictions.
Gear

Elevate your game with these top-rated (and on sale) rangefinders

Nikon’s rangefinders make calculating yardages a snap. Grab one while they’re on sale and play with more confidence.
Gear
The Stack swing speed trainer

Does TheStack swing speed training program really work? We’re about to find out

We’re putting TheStack swing speed trainer to the test to see how many yards a plus-handicap pro can gain by committing to the program.
Gear
Ping G430 LST

Take advantage of this Ping G430 sale while you still can

Ping’s popular G430 line of drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons is on sale now. Check out the savings and buy now on Fairway Jockey.
Gear
Shop these FlightScope deals before they're gone.

This FlightScope launch monitor sale ends soon! Shop major discounts before it’s too late

Ready to level up your game? For a limited time, FlightScope products purchased from Fairway Jockey can be had for a smokin’ discount.
Drivers
Frankie Capan III plays a tee shot on the Korn Ferry Tour.

This pro played the season’s stretch run without a driver. Here’s why

During the most crucial stretch of the Korn Ferry Tour season, Frankie Capan III took his driver out of the bag. It seems to be working.
Gear
fred couples hitting an iron

Fred Couples smashes golf stigma with new club setup

One of the game’s longest hitters in his prime, the Hall-of-Famer known as ‘Boom-boom’ is not ashamed to admit his limits.
Accessories
Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized rangefinder

We put Nikon’s latest rangefinder to the test | Proving Ground

Nikon’s Coolshot Pro II Stabilized rangefinder has plenty of bells and whistles. The latest Proving Ground analyzes the benefits.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher says these common swing movements are costing you. So see his tips to correct the issues
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3 common swing position faults — and how to fix them

These common swing mistakes could be costing you, says GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher. Here’s how to correct them.
Instruction
jonathan yarwood demonstrates takeaway drill

I fixed my takeaway with this clever drill. Here’s how it works

If you’re looking to improve the beginning part of your swing, try this drill from Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood.
Instruction
Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau watches his tee shot at golf tournament.

Bryson DeChambeau’s at-home tape drill will elevate your ball striking

Two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau says using this simple at-home tape drill will instantly improve your ball-striking. Here’s how.
Instruction
Trillium Rose demonstrates a bunker shot

2 simple keys to hitting a high, soft bunker shot

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose demonstrates the keys to successfully executing a high, soft bunker shot.
Short Game
christy longfield stands next to zephyr melton greenside with a flag in the foreground

This intense chipping drill will improve your form under pressure

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield shows us a high intensity practice chipping game.
Instruction
Golf Teacher Cathy Kim demonstrates a drill with four tees on golf course.
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The golf shanks are brutal. Using 4 tees can help you cure them

LPGA Teacher Cathy Kim says curing your frustrating golf shanks is as simple as using 4 tees. Here’s how it works.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke says focusing on these 3 things will improve your golf IQ, make you a better player, and lead to lower scores

3 ways to raise your golf IQ, and lower your scores in the process

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke says focusing on these 3 things will improve your golf IQ, make you a better player, and lead to lower scores.
Travel
A scenic view of Rip Van Winkle Country Club with Catskilll Mountains i background.

This Donald Ross gem hidden in the Catskill Mountains costs only $18

A recent move and GOLF’s new Course Finder tool led me to a Donald Ross-designed course at the foot of the Catskills. The cost? $18.
Travel
aiken golf club at sundown

This Augusta-area muni is a must-play during Masters week

Just over 20 miles from the gates of Augusta National sits Aiken Golf Club, a South Carolina muni with tons of character.
Travel
GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo shares his experience from Brasada Ranch in Oregon, describing it as one of his top golf getaways

This Oregon resort makes for the ideal golf getaway. Here’s 12 reasons why

GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo shares his experience from Brasada Ranch in Oregon, describing it as one of his top golf getaways.
Travel
Keller golf club in st paul, minnesota

I’ve run out of things to say about this $53 muni. Only that I love it

Keller Golf Course in Maplewood, Minn., has history, quirk, great golf holes and even controversial ones. It’s greens fee is also a steal.
Travel
Kinloch Golf Club, outside Richmond, Virg., will host the 43rd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

‘Emphasis on aesthetics’: Dazzling U.S. Mid-Amateur site readies for spotlight

In a fitting twist, this week’s U.S. Mid-Amateur co-host site, Kinloch Golf Club, was co-designed by one of the all-time great amateurs.
Travel
From left to right: Jack Nicklaus GC Korea; Nine Bridges; Haesley
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How to describe South Korea’s golf courses? Unique, elusive and very, very exclusive

The best South Korean tracks are typically outside of Seoul, where they capitalize on the country’s uncommon beauty and natural features.
Travel
Green Mountain National

Meet one of the country’s greatest values — and maybe its best fall golf experience

Meet Green Mountain National in Killington, Vermont. It’s one of the country’s greatest values — and maybe its best fall golf experience.
Lifestyle
effects of hail storm at rock creek gold club

This golf course’s greens were destroyed. Then a beautiful thing happened

On Tuesday, an Oklahoma golf club was hammered by a powerful hail storm. But what was a bad event turned into a feel-good story.
Lifestyle
Golf scorecards

What’s your golf handicap? This free trial will help you find out

When you keep track of your scores on GHIN, you learn much more about your game than what you should on a given day.
Lifestyle
Collin Morikawa of the U.S. Team looks on prior to the 2024 Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club on September 24, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Presidents Cup betting guide: 5 picks our gambling expert loves this week

The Presidents Cup begins on Thursday in Montreal. Here are 5 bets our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.
Lifestyle
two golfers shaking hands on green

Can A.I. help golfers with golf etiquette? We found out

Decades after the rise of Iron Byron, robots don’t just play golf anymore. They’ve got into talking about golf, too.
Lifestyle
Xander Schauffele with his close friend and caddie, Austin Kaiser.

Caddying is now a career. This one started a program to train for it

Once regarded as a side-gig or a last resort, caddying has been professionalized. But there’s little in the way of professional training.
Lifestyle
lose-up of a golf ball with the flag of South Korea realistically rendered in 3D.

8 ways South Korean golf course etiquette differs from the U.S.

In the golf-obsessed nation of South Korea, golf etiquette is unlike what you’ll experience in the U.S. Here are eight major differences.
Lifestyle
Nicklaus design rendering of TGL hole

How are TGL’s virtual golf holes coming to life? Nicklaus Design explains

With the clock ticking down to the launch of TGL — the Tiger Woods-backed indoor golf league — its virtual holes are taking shape.

Latest Videos

MEET ADAM SCOTT | The Scoop

14-time PGA winner and Masters champion Adam Scott joined us on this episode of the Scoop to prove he’s anything but vanilla. The former World No. 1 discusses his impressive run of wearing beige on the course, the story behind most-worn Rolex and what it was like playing with Tiger Woods in his prime.

Playing Pine Needles | Destination Golf

It’s no secret that you can find some of the world’s best golf in the North Carolina Sandhills. But at Pine Needles, the classic Ross character stands out for its quirks. Josh Sens and James Colgan explore Pine Needles, get new putter grips at Golf Pride, and devour some Carolina barbecue on the first day of our special Southern Pines adventure.

Warming Up with Shane Lowry

Dive into this episode of ‘Warming Up’ for a conversation that’s one part golf, two parts life as Lowry goes deep on his surprising origin story, which weeks he loves most, his PGA Tour friendships, advice he offers amateurs, how he ‘hits the shots he sees’ and much more.

This intense practice chipping game will help you thrive under pressure

GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield shows Zephyr Melton a drill to help with chipping under pressure.

‘I got chills’ Inside Xander Schauffele’s Open Championship Triumph | Seen & Heard at The Open

After battling the elements at Royal Troon and holding off Justin Rose and Billy Horschel, Xander Schauffele has officially won the 152nd Open Championship and clinched his second major of the year.

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