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gary player talks to padraig harrinton on the range

The *worst* golf-swing advice? This major champion didn’t hold back

Swing advice can come in all forms — but not all of it is good. Here are some of the worst pieces of advice, according to Padraig Harrington.
Approach Shots
This year's U.S. Open champ, Bryson DeChambeau, explains why he'll often mishit shots on purpose in order to help himself improve

Why Bryson DeChambeau purposely mishits some shots

This year’s U.S. Open champ, Bryson DeChambeau, explains why he’ll often mishit shots on purpose in order to help himself improve.
Driving
joe durant hits driver during the 2024 senior pga championship

Golf’s most accurate driver shares 3 keys for hitting more fairways

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we talk with Champions Tour pro Joe Durant on the keys for hitting more fairways.
Short Game
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Dickson shares some tips on how to use different clubs to execute a bump and run around the greens

‘I don’t want power, I want precision’. How to reimagine the bump and run

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Dickson shares some tips on how to use different clubs to execute a bump and run around the greens.
Instruction
GOLF Teacher to Watch Alison Curdt gives three things holding back Rory McIlroy from capturing his first major in a decade

Rory McIlroy keeps falling short in majors. Top teacher gives 3 reasons why

GOLF Teacher to Watch Alison Curdt reveals three things holding Rory McIlroy back from capturing his first major in a decade.
Putting
Phil Kenyon, Scottie Scheffler's putting coach, shares the 3-target drill that's helped the No. 1-ranked player improve his short game

Try Scottie Scheffler’s 3-target putting drill to simplify your short game

Scottie Scheffler’s putting coach Phil Kenyon shares the 3-target drill that’s helped the No. 1-ranked player improve his short game.
Instruction
Bryson DeChambeau hitting driver on the latest episode of 'Warming Up'.

Bryson DeChambeau taught me 10 lessons in 31 minutes. Here they are

Bryson DeChambeau reveals why he never plays golf at home, practices with his eyes closed, hits bad shots on purpose and much more.
Fairway Woods
Qi10 Tour taylormade fairway sole

Robot testing confirms these 3-woods are ideal secondary options

If the driver isn’t your favorite club in the bag, consider one of these 3-woods as a reliable backup off the tee.
Drivers
Ping G430 MAX 10K address

Ping launches no-cost exchange program — if you own this driver

Ping announced a new no-cost exchange program for one of its popular drivers. Here’s how you can take advantage.
Gear
viktor hovland witb

7 equipment secrets inside Viktor Hovland’s golf bag | BagSpy

Hovland’s equipment setup is chock-full of fun finds. Take a closer look at some of the items that don’t immediately stand out.
Shoes
a view of payntr golf shoes

Save on these comfortable golf shoes (and more) with this Payntr deal

Payntr is running a holiday deal through July 7, where you can get discounted shoes (and free stuff) in the process.
Drivers
taylormade qi10 driver

4 tour stars switched drivers — and something special happened

Scottie Scheffler isn’t the only pro who has benefited from a driver change. Three Tour pros have improved dramatically in one area as well.
Gear

How to build a driver from start to finish | The Build Shop

In this episode of The Build Shop, we show you the step-by-step process of building a golf driver from start to finish.
Drivers
scottie scheffler taylormade qi10 driver

This gear constant has propelled Scottie Scheffler to new heights

Scheffler’s putter garners most of the attention, but that doesn’t mean the driver deserves to play second fiddle.
News
Joaquin Niemann is among LIV's top players who could miss out on future events.

LIV’s major exemptions are dwindling. If nothing changes, here’s what’ll happen

LIV’s top pros have won several recent majors. That obscures a fascinating subplot: the rest of their exemptions are dwindling.
News
Rickie Fowler of the United States walks from the third tee during the first round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands

Rickie Fowler’s return to form already feels like distant memory

Rickie Fowler’s win at the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic seemed to signal that he was back. But the year since then has been a long one.
News
greg norman stares at LIV Golf event in grey vest and black hat

LIV Golf TV partner shutters midway through inaugural season

LIV Golf’s first streaming partner, Caffeine TV, shuttered midway through its first season paired with the upstart league.
News
Joost Luiten in front of the Olympic Rings

‘It’s just mindblowing’: Pro sounds off on Olympics snub

Joost Luiten took to social media in the wake of the Netherlands Olympic Committee declining to send him and three others to the Olympics.
News
will zalatoris and joe stock bump fists at the travelers championship

What’s the difference between a good caddie and a great caddie? 2 pros explain

Joel Stock and John Limanti are two of golf’s most renowned loopers. Now, they explain what sets them apart.
News
Joost luiten olympics

After qualifying for Olympics, golfers are snubbed. The explanation is baffling

Three golfers who qualified for the Olympics later this summer will not be in attendance. The reason is baffling.
News
rickie fowler swings driver in preparation for the rocket mortgage classic

2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic Thursday tee times: Round 1 pairings

Full 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic tee times for Thursday’s first round, featuring Rickie Fowler, Will Zalatoris and more.
Travel
bethpage black no. 17

To protect its tee sheets, a famous NY muni system cracks down on bad actors, bots

Demand for tee times at the famous New York municipal facility is as strong as ever. But complaints about the booking system have increased.
Travel
short course being rated by USGA

Why the short-course rating movement is such a big win for golfers

The game is thriving on pint-sized layouts, and now more of them are eligible to be brought in by the World Handicap System.
Travel
The 16th hole at Donald Ross Memorial, in Northern Michigan

Why this Michigan course will remind you of Pinehurst No. 2 (and Donald Ross)

As hard as they are to putt, the greens at Pinehurst No. 2 are even tougher to replicate. But a tribute course has pulled off the trick.
Travel
Bandon dunes golf course in Oregon

This legendary Bandon Dunes event is for golf sickos only

Tuesday marks the 17th annual Bandon Solstice at Bandon Dunes, an event made for only the most intense golf sickos.
Travel
Jeffersonville Golf Club in Norristown, Pa.

A public Ross gem and more: The 3 favorite courses our writers played last month

At GOLF.com, writing about the sport you love is our job. So is playing it. Here are three courses we stumbled upon (and loved) last month.
Travel
Oakmont, Shinnecock, Pebble Beach and Winged Foot will host the next four U.S. Opens.

U.S. Open future venues: Here’s where the national championship is headed through 2051 (!!!)

All but four U.S. Opens through 2051 have venues selected. Here’s where golf’s national championship is headed.
Travel
The 14th hole at Mid Pines

What’s the most underrated/best value course in the Pinehurst area?

There’s a ton of good golf in the Pinehurst, N.C., area, home to this week’s U.S. Open. Here are some options to put on your radar.
Lifestyle
John Long works with kids in his First Tee program at Pine Ridge Reservation

On an Indian reservation with no golf course, juniors are still finding the game

Pine Ridge reservation has no golf course. But it has John Long, a retired police officer who has introduced the next generation to the game.
Lifestyle
Stephan Jaeger of Germany plays his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky

Rocket Mortgage Classic betting guide: 4 picks our expert loves this week

The 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic begins on Thursday at Detroit GC. Here are 4 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.
Lifestyle
Justin Rose lines up a putt using the AimPoint method.

Should weekend hackers use AimPoint? The Etiquetteist gives his read

Like plumb-bobbing before it, the time-consuming green-reading technique has seeped into the amateur game. Should it be condoned?
Lifestyle
Mark Hubbard hits shot at PGA Tour event

2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic odds: A winless 35-year-old is our long shot in Detroit

Scottie Scheffler can’t win this week because he’s not in the field at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Here’s our choice to take the title.
Food
At 3's Greenville, the Smashburger, was an immediate hit.

What’s the secret to making a killer burger? At 3’s Greenville, they’ve cracked the code

At 3’s Greenville, the Smashburger was an immediate hit. Check out a step-by-step guide to how chef Chris Wehking makes it.
Lifestyle
Grass seedlings sprouting in a new lawn.

Your grass won’t grow? Heed this golf-course superintendent’s advice

A homeowner can’t get his grass to grow. A superintendent diagnoses what’s gone wrong, and explains how to make it right.
Lifestyle
Golf Cart Accident Overturned on its Side

13 egregious golf-etiquette violations our readers witnessed on the course

Bad shots happen. So does bad behavior. In a recent GOLF.com survey, readers described the worst on-course conduct they’ve seen.

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