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Unsure about where to aim while putting? 3-time major champ Padraig Harrington shares a sneaky hack that helps find the right line

Padraig Harrington: This sneaky putting hack tells you where to aim

Unsure about where to aim while putting? Three-time major champ Padraig Harrington shares a sneaky hack that helps find the right line.
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Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays his second shot on the 11th hole on day one of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 18, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

Why playing ‘wild golf’ will make you better, according to Padraig Harrington

On the latest episode of GOLF Originals with Michael Bamberger, Padraig Harrington delivered some sage game-improvement advice.
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Padraig Harrington in the latest episode of GOLF Originals

Padraig Harrington is a serial truth teller. Ask his pro-am partners | GOLF Originals

Padraig Harrington is all in on every practice swing, every swing swing, every word out of his mouth. And he wants to make you better.
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Oakmont showed plenty of teeth on Thursday at the U.S. Open.

What players *really* think of Oakmont | Seen and Heard at the 2025 U.S. Open

In the latest episode of Seen and Heard from Oakmont, GOLF senior writers Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier broke down this year’s U.S. Open test.
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Rory McIlroy puts on the green jacket at the 2025 Masters

Inside Rory McIlroy’s incredible Masters triumph | Seen and Heard

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Who’s going to win the 2025 Masters? Our writers make their picks

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Hovland’s new driver, favorite Masters Par 3 Contest moments | Seen and Heard

Before the Masters officially started on Thursday, everyone put in their last-minute preparations. That meant players and local restaurants.
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What to expect at Augusta? An emotional Rory McIlroy | Seen and Heard

Rory McIlroy’s endless pursuit of a green jacket continues Thursday. As we witnessed Tuesday, he’s already making it an emotional week.
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An inside look at golf’s new and exciting products: Seen & Heard at the PGA Show

The 2025 PGA Show was the biggest in 15 years, and GOLF’s staffers were onsite to experience all the latest and greatest products.
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Inside Xander Schauffele’s triumph | Seen & Heard at the Open Championship

Get an inside look at Xander Schauffele’s win at Royal Troon, and the GOLF.com team’s Sunday experience at the 2024 Open Championship.
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Tour Confidential: Will Tiger Woods actually play on Champions Tour?

GOLF’s writers discuss whether Tiger Woods will play on the Champions Tour, what to make of The Skins Game’s return and more.
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Tour Confidential: Jeeno Thitikul greatness, Tour changes, Top 100 courses

GOLF’s editors and writers discuss Jeeno Thitikul’s greatness, PGA Tour changes, Top 100 courses and more in Tour Confidential.
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Rory McIlroy celebrates a made putt

Tour Confidential: Was 2025 Rory McIlroy’s best season ever?

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Tour Confidential: What’s behind LIV’s major change? Does it help?

LIV Golf’s sudden change is made with multiple reasons in mind. We debate about who stands to benefit from it most.
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Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm look on during LIV Michigan

Tour Confidential: Does LIV Golf need to add another star?

Our Tour Confidential panel discusses LIV Golf’s offseason, St. Andrews’ renovations and the recent Masters exemption change.
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Keegan Bradley looks on during Sunday singles at the 2025 Ryder Cup

Tour Confidential: Will Keegan Bradley get another Ryder Cup chance?

Our Tour Confidential panel discusses Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup future, the PGA Tour’s scheduling questions, Yani Tseng’s win and more.
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Tour Confidential: Is Tommy Fleetwood primed for a huge 2026?

Our Tour Confidential panel discusses another Tommy Fleetwood victory, a unique tournament venue, the LPGA’s latest champion and more.
Instruction
Joaquin Niemann striping on 'Warming Up'.

Joaquin Niemann’s surprising swing story (and 10 other things he taught me)

How’d Joaquin Niemann build his unique golf swing?! Chopping weeds and skipping stones, partly. He tells all on ‘Warming Up.’
Instruction
Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this clever tactic

Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this genius tactic

In a recent episode of Warming Up with GOLF’s Dylan Dethier, Johnson revealed the tool and tactic that helped him dial in his wedges.
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Dustin Johnson hits a shot during LIV Andalucia

How full-sending shots on the range can help you on the course

In the latest episode of Warming Up, Dustin Johnson explained why he tries to hit every one of his clubs with max effort while on the range.
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Dustin Johnson and Dylan Dethier on the set of Warming Up.

5 lessons Dustin Johnson taught me in 37 minutes on the driving range

Dustin Johnson sees value in absolutely sending it on the driving range. That plus more from a half-hour of DJ talking golf on “Warming Up.”
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Shane Lowry demonstrates his low, flighted draw

How to hit Shane Lowry’s low, flighted draw

One shot that Shane Lowry practices before every round is his low, flighted draw. Here, he explains how you can hit it, too.
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Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton star in the new episode of Warming Up.

Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm taught me 10 lessons in 45 minutes. Here they are

Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm joined my on the range for the latest episode of Warming Up — which included a few lessons and plenty of jokes.
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brooks koepka tees off on the 12th hole at augusta national

Unlocking Masters secrets: 7 major champs dish on Augusta prep

How do some of the game’s top players prep for the Masters? We asked a handful for their tips and tricks around Augusta National.
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