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Proper club gapping and set composition are essential for every golfer looking to improve their game. Gapping refers to the distance increments between each club in a golfer’s set. Ideally, there should be a consistent gap of 8-12 yards between each club. When there are overlaps or gaps in distances between clubs, it can lead to uncertainty and poor shot-making on the course. This is where understanding the purpose of each club, its carry distance, and its role in your bag become crucial. If you find yourself in awkward in-between distances during a round of golf, it may be a…

Anthony Kim’s return to the golf scene in 2024 has been marked by his candid social media post celebrating two years of sobriety and detailing his struggles with addiction. This post shed light on Kim’s use of drugs and alcohol to cope with pain, the challenges he faced while playing major tournaments, and his battle with mental illness. Despite his disappearance from the professional golf circuit for over 12 years, Kim made a comeback with the LIV Golf circuit last year. However, his performance has been inconsistent, with his highest showing being 36th out of 54 in a tournament. The…

Hitting longer drives is a goal that many golfers strive to achieve, as it can give them a competitive edge on the course. By increasing your attack angle, you can add distance to your shots without having to focus solely on increasing clubhead speed. Top 100 Teacher Steve Bosdosh has shared a simple drill that can help you improve your attack angle and hit longer drives consistently. Many recreational golfers struggle with a negative angle of attack and an outside-in swing path, resulting in drives with excessive backspin that fly low and slice. By learning how to hit up on…

Short-sided bunker shots can be intimidating, but with the right tips and techniques, you can navigate them with confidence and precision. In this article, we will discuss six key tips from David Armitage, a GOLF Top 100 Teacher to Watch, to help you master these tricky sand shots. These tips include widening your stance, shifting your weight forward, opening your clubface, setting your hands properly, finding the ideal entry point in the sand, and abbreviating your finish. Widening your stance is essential for short-sided bunker shots as it helps you get your base lower to the ground and allows you…

Alex De Minaur, a top 10 tennis player, is also a 10 handicap golfer, showcasing the intersection of skills in two different sports. De Minaur, despite being more drawn to the pace of tennis, has recently found himself enjoying golf as a reprieve from the stresses of tennis. With a 10 handicap, he recently joined a golf club in London and broke 80 for the first time, showing improvement in his golf game. Many tennis players, like Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, and Casper Ruud, have also gravitated towards golf, seeing similarities in the swing and contact techniques between the two…

Ludvig Aberg, a 25-year-old professional golfer, has quickly made a name for himself in the golf world since turning pro in 2023. With impressive performances at prestigious events like the Masters and the Ryder Cup, as well as two PGA Tour victories, Aberg is considered one of the brightest young stars in the sport. Most recently, he secured a come-from-behind victory at the Genesis Invitational, breaking a winless streak that had lasted over a year and showcasing his potential to dominate the game in the future. Aberg’s swing has caught the attention of many golf enthusiasts and experts, with GOLF…

The 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld began with a strong start for English veteran Harry Hall, who is aiming for his second PGA Tour victory after winning the ISCO Championship last season. Hall performed well in the first round, going four under through his first 13 holes to climb near the top of the leaderboard. He will be starting his second round on the front nine after beginning on the back nine in the first round. Hall is scheduled to tee off for Round 2 at 1:54 p.m. ET alongside Kevin Yu and Taylor Moore. Fans can catch the action…

Rafael Campos, the only member of the PGA Tour from Puerto Rico, recently received a sponsor exemption to play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a prestigious event with a $20 million purse. This opportunity came as a surprise to Campos, who has been struggling with his game recently despite winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship last year. The invitation to the API has motivated Campos and given him hope for better opportunities in the future. Campos’ decision to skip the Puerto Rico Open, a tournament he has played in every year since its introduction as a PGA Tour event in 2008,…