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Arnold Palmer shares the secrets to hitting pure shot with long irons

Long irons are some of the most difficult clubs in the bag to hit. Arnold Palmer has a few tips that will make hitting them a bit easier.
Driving
rory mcilroy swings driver during the 2025 masters
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Rory McIlroy’s 5 ‘game-changers’ for improving your ball striking

Rory McIlroy is the latest golfer to complete the career Grand Slam. Here are five tips from the Masters champ for improved ball striking.
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10 simple (& brilliant) pieces of golf advice from Arnold Palmer

With four Masters wins, Arnold Palmer is one of the greatest golfers of all time. Here are 10 swing tips from The King to improve your swing.
Driving
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Major winner shares 10 keys for splitting every fairway

Hitting your driver with accuracy can be a huge asset for your game. Here are 10 keys for splitting every fairway from Hal Sutton.
Approach Shots
johnny miller hits a tee shot during the masters
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Johnny Miller’s ‘single best tip’ for hitting pure irons

Johnny Miller once called this drill his “single best tip” for improving ball striking. Try it out and you’ll hit it better than ever.
Driving
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How to use a smooth tempo to generate power — just like Ernie Els

How do cultivate a smooth swing while also generating power? All you have to do is take a page out of Ernie Els’ book.
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This is the magic number of greens you need to hit to break 80

Breaking 80 requires that you average eight greens in regulation per round. Here’s how to hit that target goal.
Driving
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Make a perfect downswing and hit more fairways. Here’s how

Coming over the top is the bane of many golfers. Here’s how to get on plane with your downswing and hit more fairways.
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6 shots amateurs never practice — but they should

There are a number of shots that amateur golfers never practice. Here are six from Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney that will help your game.
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6 reasons you should keep a Handicap Index

If you’re playing golf with any sort of regularity, you should sign up for a Handicap Index. Here are six reasons why.
Instruction
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5 holes that will decide the Masters (hint: not on the back 9)

Everyone knows the saying that the Masters doesn’t start until the back nine on Sunday, but the first five holes are pretty important, too.
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Expert golf tips for fast improvement
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8 simple tips for improving your golf game

These expert tips will boost your golf IQ, elevate your game, and lay a solid foundation for long-term success.
Bunker Shots
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This common mistake kills your bunker game. Here’s how to fix it

Having trouble escaping the sand? You might be hitting too far behind the ball in the bunker. Here’s how to fix that flaw.
Short Game
nelly korda hits a wedge during the 2024 solheim cup
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Follow these 6 keys for better contact with your wedges

Looking to make more consistent contact with your wedges? Follow these six keys from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
Rules
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Rules Guy: Is it against the rules to use a weighted club?

If you like to keep a weighted club in your bag for training purposes, is it legal to actually hit a shot with it? Rules Guy has the answer.
Driving
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Make a perfect downswing and hit more fairways. Here’s how

Coming over the top is the bane of many golfers. Here’s how to get on plane with your downswing and hit more fairways.
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Should you turn to YouTube for quality golf instruction?

Should you go down a YouTube rabbit hole in search of golf swing advice? Peter Kostis and Gary McCord discuss.
Short Game
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Use this technique to easily hit a wedge when your ball is in a divot

If you find your ball in a divot, don’t sweat it. Just use this simple technique from the Short Game Chef, Parker McLachlin.
Approach Shots
dustin johnson swings wedge during 2025 masters tournament

Perfect your body and club positions to generate ball-first contact

Finding the perfect position with your body and club is the key to generating ball-first contact. Top 100 Teacher Martin Chick explains how.
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The Augusta National chicken salad sandwich—a recent addition to the Masters menu—is delightful and delightfully simple

How to make Augusta National’s delightfully simple chicken salad sandwich

The Augusta National chicken salad sandwich — a recent addition to the Masters concessions menu — is delightful and delightfully simple.
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scottie scheffler tees off on the 18th hole at augusta national at the 2024 masters.
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You don’t know pressure until you know Masters pressure

The Masters is a pressure cooker from the first tee shot to the last putt. But the crowds make it even more intense for the game’s best.
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Putting
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This ‘simple but brilliant’ advice will make you a better lag putter

In this edition of Ply Smart, Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips gives a bit of putting advice that Phil Mickelson called “simple but brilliant.”
Approach Shots
collin morikawa hits an iron during the 2025 masters

2 ways to compress the golf ball and hit more crisp iron shots

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher explains the two ways you can compress the ball with your irons.
Approach Shots
debbie doniger coaches GOLF.come editor zephyr melton

When (and how) should you choke down on the golf club?

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains the benefits of choking down on the golf club.
Instruction
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Masters range data shows key practice habit you should follow

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we dig into data from the Augusta National practice range that shows a key habit you should follow.
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Masters tech shows 1 key move Jordan Spieth uses to hit pure irons

In this edition of Play Smart, we use GOLFTEC’s OptiMotion technology to break down Jordan Spieth’s key swing move.
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Why knowing how to hit fades *and* draws is so important

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Addison Craig explains the benefits of knowing how to shape the ball both ways.
Putting
cam smith putts during the 2022 open championship at st andrews

All great putters do this 1 thing over the ball, says top instructor

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips explains a setup trick that he sees great putters use.
Instruction
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6 shots amateurs never practice — but they should

There are a number of shots that amateur golfers never practice. Here are six from Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney that will help your game.
Bunker Shots
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This common mistake kills your bunker game. Here’s how to fix it

Having trouble escaping the sand? You might be hitting too far behind the ball in the bunker. Here’s how to fix that flaw.
Fitness
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How high-tech mobility analysis diagnosed this golfer’s swing flaws

In this edition of Shaving Strokes, Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney explains how he used Proscreen AI to help diagnose a student’s flaws.
Instruction
One move great players make around the greens
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This sneaky ‘toe tap’ move will improve your chipping instantly

Want to boost your short game? This simple drill will teach you to properly shift your pressure on delicate wedge shots around the green.
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Simple course-management tips for breaking 100, 90, 80 and par

Want to break through a scoring barrier this season? Follow these simple tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger.
Driving
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Want to hit longer drives? Use this drill to increase your attack angle

Hitting longer drives can be achieved by increasing your attack angle. Here’s an easy drill to practice that.
Instruction
scottie scheffler hits tee shot at torrey pines during the 2025 genesis invitational

What a consistent golfer *really* looks like, according to data

What does consistent golf *really* look like? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner shows us — and explains how you can achieve it.
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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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Ludvig Åberg taught me 10 lessons in 30 minutes. Here they are

Ludvig Åberg dropped knowledge on name pronunciation, caddie meetings, shot shapes, 7-woods, his favorite drill and more on Warming Up.
Instruction
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 on Warming Up

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 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.
Instruction
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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Masters Secrets: 7 Major Champs Reveal Augusta National Prep

As golf fans we LOVE talking about the Masters. We LOVE talking about Augusta National. But guess what: Top pros do, too. We’ve noticed while filming episodes of Warming Up that everyone lights up when the Masters comes up.

When should I be choking down on the club?

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains when you should choke down on the club and shows GOLF’s Zephyr Melton the proper setup when doing so.

What it’s like playing with Rory McIlroy at the Masters | Subpar

Up-and-coming Tour star Akshay Bhatia spent the first two tournament days alongside eventual champion Rory McIlroy. Akshay dishes on watching Rory go about his business with Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz.

Crazy hooks and slices with Bubba Watson | Pros Teaching Joes

Master’s Champion Bubba Watson is the king of hitting massive hooks and slices, working the ball in any direction he desires. But can he help us do the same thing? Sean Zak finds out.

The difference between a strong grip and a weak grip, explained

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains and shows GOLF’s Zephyr Melton the difference between a strong grip and a weak grip.

Driving
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Make a perfect downswing and hit more fairways. Here’s how

Coming over the top is the bane of many golfers. Here’s how to get on plane with your downswing and hit more fairways.
Driving
rory mcilroy swings driver during the 2025 masters
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Rory McIlroy’s 5 ‘game-changers’ for improving your ball striking

Rory McIlroy is the latest golfer to complete the career Grand Slam. Here are five tips from the Masters champ for improved ball striking.
Driving
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Cure your slice for good (seriously!) with this foolproof trick

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch James Hong shares an easy swing feel that will instantly correct your slice.
Driving
hal sutton hits driver before 2018 ryder cup in past captain's match
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Major winner shares 10 keys for splitting every fairway

Hitting your driver with accuracy can be a huge asset for your game. Here are 10 keys for splitting every fairway from Hal Sutton.
Driving
bernie najar shows zephyr melton how to properly start the takeaway

How I added swing speed with 1 easy tip

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com editor Zephyr Melton explains how one simple tip helped him add swing speed.
Driving
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How to fix your slice with just a few simple setup changes

Slicing the ball happens primarily because of poor fundamentals at setup. Here’s how you can fix them and start hitting it straight.
Driving
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Data proves this key move generates more power in the swing

Data provided by GOLFTEC shows that there is a key move that all bombers have in their swing that helps them generate power.
Approach Shots
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Arnold Palmer shares the secrets to hitting pure shot with long irons

Long irons are some of the most difficult clubs in the bag to hit. Arnold Palmer has a few tips that will make hitting them a bit easier.
Approach Shots
dustin johnson swings wedge during 2025 masters tournament

Perfect your body and club positions to generate ball-first contact

Finding the perfect position with your body and club is the key to generating ball-first contact. Top 100 Teacher Martin Chick explains how.
Approach Shots
collin morikawa hits an iron during the 2025 masters

2 ways to compress the golf ball and hit more crisp iron shots

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher explains the two ways you can compress the ball with your irons.
Approach Shots
debbie doniger coaches GOLF.come editor zephyr melton

When (and how) should you choke down on the golf club?

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains the benefits of choking down on the golf club.
Approach Shots
johnny miller hits a tee shot during the masters
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Johnny Miller’s ‘single best tip’ for hitting pure irons

Johnny Miller once called this drill his “single best tip” for improving ball striking. Try it out and you’ll hit it better than ever.
Approach Shots
zephyr melton gets swing advice from instructor tony ruggiero

Why this common advice is actually ‘worst thing you can do’ in your swing

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero explains why “keep your head down” is actually terrible golf advice.
Approach Shots
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Learn this crucial ball-striking skill and pure your irons like never before

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains how controlling your low point is the key to ball striking.
Bunker Shots
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This common mistake kills your bunker game. Here’s how to fix it

Having trouble escaping the sand? You might be hitting too far behind the ball in the bunker. Here’s how to fix that flaw.
Bunker Shots
kj choi demonstrates bunker drill

KJ Choi’s bizarre drill has some unexpected benefits for bunker shots

KJ Choi recently demonstrated a bizarre bunker drill he teaches young players. But while it looks odd, it has actually got some key benefits.
Bunker Shots
gary player hits a bunker shot during the 2008 masters
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Gary Player reveals his secrets for elite bunker play

In his prime, Gary Player was one of the greatest bunker players in the world. Here are his secrets for success from the sand.
Bunker Shots
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It might be the scariest shot in golf. Here’s how to pull it off

The short-sided bunker shot off a downhill lie is one of golf’s most treacherous shots. A former Tour winner explains how to execute it.
Bunker Shots
bryce garnett hits shot from greenside bunker
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Try this technique to generate tons of spin on your bunker shots

Looking to generate tons of spin on your shots from the sand? Try this technique from short-game guru Parker McLachlin.
Bunker Shots
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares his tips when faced with a 100-yard bunker shot, which can be difficult when between clubs
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Stuck with a tricky 100-yard bunker shot? Use these easy adjustments

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares his tips for one of golf’s most daunting challenges: 100-yard bunker shots.
Bunker Shots
2-time major champ and current LIV golfer Martin Kaymer gives some tips for hitting a chunk and run shot from a bunker

2-time major champ shares tips for hitting a ‘chunk and run’ from a bunker

2-time major champ and current LIV golfer Martin Kaymer gives some tips for hitting a chunk and run shot from a bunker.
Putting
PGA Tour pro Justin Rose lines up putt on No. 6 at the Masters

Make more putts using this tour-trusted alignment hack

A GOLF Top 100 Teacher explains how you can use this alignment hack to double-check your aim and make more putts.
Putting
phil mickelson hit putt during 2025 LIV Hong Kong

This ‘simple but brilliant’ advice will make you a better lag putter

In this edition of Ply Smart, Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips gives a bit of putting advice that Phil Mickelson called “simple but brilliant.”
Putting
todd sones demonstrates putting stroke

Is an ill-fit putter wrecking your stroke? Here’s how to know

A putter that fits enhances three critical aspects of your setup: hip orientation, hand and shoulder relationship and eye position.
Putting
cam smith putts during the 2022 open championship at st andrews

All great putters do this 1 thing over the ball, says top instructor

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips explains a setup trick that he sees great putters use.
Putting
min woo lee's clutch lag putt on 72nd at houston open sunday

How to hit clutch lag putts like Min Woo Lee’s 53-foot tournament-winner

With a breakthrough PGA Tour title on the line Sunday, Min Woo Lee executed a clutch long-range lag putt. Here’s what you can learn from him.
Putting
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Become a better lag putter with this soccer strategy. Here’s how

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains how adopting a penalty kick strategy can make you a better lag putter.
Putting
three pros use different grips for putting

What putting grip is most popular among PGA Tour’s best putters?

What putting grip is used most commonly by the PGA Tour’s best putters? We take a look — and share the benefits of each.
Rules
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Rules Guy: Is it against the rules to use a weighted club?

If you like to keep a weighted club in your bag for training purposes, is it legal to actually hit a shot with it? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Alligator in water

Rules Guy: My ball landed in a water hazard .. on an alligator. What now ?!

What do you do if you find your ball in a hazard resting on the tail of an alligator (or some other creature)? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Golfers talking in a circle on course

Rules Guy: Is it a penalty if you give the wrong information about which stroke you’re on?

If you give the wrong information about which stroke you’re on, do you have to take a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
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Rules Guy: When replacing your ball from off the green, can you intentionally line it up?

If you have to mark and replace your ball off the green, are you allowed to line it up when you put it back? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
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Rules Guy: How long can you wait for a ball to drop in the hole in match play?

If your match play opponent concedes a putt that rolls to the hole’s edge, how long can you wait for it to drop in? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Is it permissible to play a full round of golf using a rubber tee from the driving range? Rules Guy has the answer.

Rules Guy: Is it legal to play a round using a rubber driving-range tee?

Is it permissible to play a full round of golf using a rubber tee from the driving range? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
PGA golfer Rory McIlroy hits out of a fairway bunker on the 2nd hole during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM on February 2, 2025, at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.

Rules Guy: Can you practice from a different bunker than the one you’re in?

If your ball lands in a bunker, are you allowed to take a practice swing from a different one? Rules Guy has the answer.
Short Game
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Use this technique to easily hit a wedge when your ball is in a divot

If you find your ball in a divot, don’t sweat it. Just use this simple technique from the Short Game Chef, Parker McLachlin.
Short Game
rory mcilroy hits a chip during the opening round of 2025 masters

Rory McIlroy’s back-breaking Masters blunder, explained

Rory McIlroy was cruising through his opening round at the Masters — until he chipped into the water on the 15th hole.
Short Game
hideki matsuyama hits a chip shot in a practice round for the 2025 masters

1 crucial shot needed at Augusta National — and how to hit it

Having a “bump-and-check” shot in your bag is crucial for success around Augusta National. Parker McLachlin explains how to hit it.
Short Game
PGA Tour pro scottie scheffler hits a chip shot during the 2024 masters

These 2 shots are essential for competing at Augusta National

Masters competitors will have to know how to get up-and-down around the greens at Augusta National. Parker McLachlin shows us how.
Short Game
rory mcilroy hits shot during the 2025 players championship

Short-game expert reveals the key for hitting a knockdown shot

Want to hit a knockdown shot with your irons like the pros do? Check out this quick tutorial from the Short Game Chef.
Short Game
nelly korda hits a wedge during the 2024 solheim cup
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Follow these 6 keys for better contact with your wedges

Looking to make more consistent contact with your wedges? Follow these six keys from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
Short Game
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5 reasons you chunk chip shots — and how to fix them

No one likes to chunk a chip shot around the greens, so he’s a quick fix that will help make sure you never do it again.

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