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Padraig Harrington is a Game-Improvement Wizard | GOLF Originals

Padraig Harrington, the three-time major winner, is all in on every practice swing, every swing swing, every word out of his mouth. He’s as original as anybody playing this game today. Harrington likes playing in pro-ams, but if you’re going to play with him, you better be able to handle the truth.

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Mike Schmidt at bat in 1988 and playing in a pro-am in 2008.

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

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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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The current era of pro golf sure is different from the past, and Brandel Chamblee thinks it’s created more risk-averse players.
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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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Xander Schauffele with trophy seen and heard

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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Tiger’s major letdown, Lowry battles | Seen & Heard at the Open Championship

Get an inside look at the GOLF.com team’s Friday experience at Royal Troon, host of the 2024 Open Championship.
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Scheffler’s rust, MacIntyre’s wild celebration | Seen & Heard at the Open Championship

Get an inside look at the GOLF.com team’s Wednesday experience at Royal Troon, host of the 2024 Open Championship.
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Tiger talks, Rory’s confession | Seen & Heard at the Open Championship

Get an inside look at the GOLF.com team’s early-week experience at Royal Troon, host of the 2024 Open Championship.
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Inside Robert MacIntyre’s electric win | Seen & Heard at the Genesis Scottish Open

Get an inside look at the GOLF team’s Sunday experience at the Renaissance Club, host of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.
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That Collin Morikawa lefty shot | Seen & Heard at the Genesis Scottish Open

Get an inside look at the GOLF team’s Friday experience at the Renaissance Club, host of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.
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Viktor Hovland hits a shot during the final round of the 2025 Valspar Championship.

Tour Confidential: Masters sleepers, Viktor’s projection and Florida Swing lessons

We discuss Viktor Hovland’s surprising win at Valspar, Justin Thomas’ close call, Masters sleepers, and lessons from the Florida Swing.
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Rory McIlroy tees off on the 18th hole during the Players Championship playoff on Monday at TPC Sawgrass.

Tour Confidential: Rory’s Players win, viral fan incident, Sawgrass takeaways

We discuss Rory McIlroy’s Players Championship victory, his viral fan interaction, what we learned at TPC Sawgrass and more.
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Tour Confidential: Players Championship preview, Keegan Bradley’s dilemma

GOLF’s editors discuss Keegan Bradley’s strong play against the specter of the Ryder Cup, and preview the forthcoming Players Championship.
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This week’s roundtable dives into sponsor exemption requests that got rejected, and the difficulty of shoot 59 on the PGA Tour.
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rory mcilroy waves hat at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in navy sweater and blue pants.

Tour Confidential: Rory’s major forecast, Tiger’s ‘obligation’, golf’s ‘inflection year’

GOLF’s editors discuss Rory McIlroy’s big win at Pebble Beach, Tiger Woods’ ‘obligation’ to the PGA Tour, and golf’s ‘inflection year.’
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Scottie Scheffler waits at the U.S. Open.

Tour Confidential: Slow-play solutions, Scottie Scheffler’s return and more

GOLF’s editors discuss Justin Thomas’ letter, solutions to the PGA Tour’s pace of play issues and Scottie Scheffler’s return to action.
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Tiger Woods walks out before the TGL match between Jupiter and Los Angeles Golf Club.

Tour Confidential: Tiger Woods’ TGL debut, LIV’s big TV deal, teen phenom

GOLF’s editors break down a big week in the sport, from Tiger Woods’ TGL debut to a LIV Golf’s new TV deal.
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Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard on the driving range at Panther National.

Golf’s best twins taught me 10 lessons in an hour — here they are

Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard, the top twins in golf, are big-hitting, trash-talking Ryder Cup hopefuls. Here are 10 things they taught me.
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The hardest shot in golf? Lee Trevino’s nomination will surprise you

Lee Trevino joined GOLF’s “Warming Up” and dished on a handful of tips, including what he thinks is the most difficult shot in golf.
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Lee Trevino taught me 10 lessons in 38 minutes. Here they are

Lee Trevino insisted he wouldn’t spill any secrets. He couldn’t help himself. On “Warming Up,” Trevino fixes your chipping. Your mind, too.
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Xander Schauffele Warming Up

Xander Schauffele taught me 10 lessons in an hour. Here they are

Want to win two majors in one season? Xander Schauffele’s 10 secrets to success seem like a good place to start.
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Shane Lowry on Warming Up with Dylan Dethier.

Here’s why Shane Lowry says the range can be a ‘dangerous place’

On the latest episode of Warming Up with Dylan Dethier, Shane Lowry explains the different mindsets for the range and the golf course.
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2019 Open Championship winner Shane Lowry chats with pro golfer Rory McIlroy on the golf course

Shane Lowry’s advice for pro-am partners is good for every golfer

2019 Open Championship winner Shane Lowry shares a bit of entertaining pro-am advice for all amateur golfers.
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10 secrets Shane Lowry taught me in an hour on the driving range

Shane Lowry had swing thoughts, sure — but he also dished on pro-am partners, Diet Coke, his friendship with Rory McIlroy and more.
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