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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.

What if this baseball great had played golf instead? We asked him

What would Mike Schmidt’s life have looked like if he had applied his talents to golf before baseball? Michael Bamberger asked him.
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Mike Schmidt is a baseball legend. But he’s consumed by golf

After Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt ended his 18-year baseball career, he turned his attention to trying to master another sport.
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This secret golf legend’s legacy runs deep in the game. Ask Callaway’s boss

O. Gordon Brewer played in 42 USGA events and is a former Pine Valley president. He’s also the father of Chip Brewer, Callaway’s CEO.
Putting
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.
Features
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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Why there’s less ‘bravado’ in pro golf today, according to Brandel Chamblee

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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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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Rory McIlroy Returns | Seen & Heard at the Genesis Scottish Open

Get an inside look at the GOLF team’s Wednesday experience at The Renaissance Club, host of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.
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Tour Confidential: Tiger’s health, LIV Golf shakeups and more

This week in Tour Confidential, we discuss Tiger Woods’ latest health updates, LIV Golf’s CEO change and more.
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Tour Confidential: Player of the Year, Tiger returns (kind of) and more

This week in Tour Confidential, we discuss end-of-the-season awards, the Hero World Challenge, things we are thankful for and more.
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Tour Confidential: FedEx Cup Fall drama, best public courses

We discuss Maverick McNealy’s first PGA Tour win, the FedEx Cup Fall winners and losers, the best courses you can play and more.
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rory mcilroy fist pumps at the 2024 dp world tour championship

Tour Confidential: Rory’s big win, Ryder Cup money, LPGA rivalry

GOLF’s editors discuss Rory McIlroy’s latest win, a potential Ryder Cup payment structure and more in Tour Confidential.
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Tour Confidential: PGA Tour changes and the great Bernhard Langer 

GOLF’s editors and writers discuss potential PGA Tour changes, the great Bernhard Langer and more in the latest Tour Confidential.
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Pro golfers Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele talk following the Sunday singles matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club.

Tour Confidential: Ryder Cup player pay, biggest PGA Tour change, Tour-PIF news

GOLF’s editors discuss potential Ryder Cup player stipends, the biggest proposed PGA Tour change and more in Tour Confidential.
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Tiger Woods smiles at the U.S. Junior Amateur.

Tour Confidential: TGL’s TV schedule, Tiger’s next start and more

GOLF’s editors discuss the TGL’s TV schedule announcement, the Hero World Challenge field, Justin Thomas’ latest disappointment and more.
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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.
Instruction
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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Shane Lowry

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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bryson dechambeau hits his driver during LIV Nashville 2024

Bryson DeChambeau says this is the key to becoming an elite golfer

In the latest episode of Warming Up, two-time U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau shared his secrets.
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Recent U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau might seem calm most of the time, but he revealed what stresses him out most on the range

Bryson DeChambeau says 1 thing stresses him out on the practice range

Recent U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau might seem calm most of the time, but he revealed what stresses him out most on the range.
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.
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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.
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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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