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Improving your golf swing tempo can have a significant impact on your shot results. When your tempo is in sync, your body moves cohesively, leading to better ball striking and more accurate shots. In recent rounds, focusing on tempo rather than clubhead speed has drastically improved results for many golfers, leading to straighter and farther drives along with improved iron play. While it’s natural to want to crush the ball for maximum distance, dialing in your tempo first can make a huge difference in your game. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Cameron McCormick believes that mastering tempo is key to consistent…

Professional golfer Michael Kim recently shared insights into the free perks and benefits that PGA Tour players receive. In a Twitter post, Kim explained that golfers have access to a variety of free items, including golf clubs, golf balls, travel accommodations, discounts on various products and services, apparel, and shoes. He emphasized that while receiving free items like clubs and apparel may seem exciting at first, it eventually becomes routine for players as they focus on doing their job to the best of their abilities. In terms of golf clubs, Kim mentioned that players have almost unlimited access to them…

The BMW Championship merchandise shop in Castle Rock, Colorado, is embracing its Rocky Mountain location this year, with items such as shirts boasting the course’s elevation of 6,305 feet. One of the standout items is the John Elway head cover by Swag Golf, which has sparked both love and hate among visitors. The shop features a mix of brands, including Kjus for men, Foray Golf for women, and Peter Millar. The club logo for Castle Pines is a pair of hummingbirds, and there are several items available for purchase featuring this logo. A popular item inside the clubhouse is the…

Jared du Toit’s golf bag was fully stocked with some top-of-the-line equipment at the Albertsons Boise Open. The Canadian golfer’s arsenal included a Ping G430 LST driver with a Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X shaft, providing him with the power and accuracy needed off the tee. For longer shots off the fairway, Jared relied on his Ping G430 Max 3-wood and 5-wood, both equipped with Fujikura Ventus Blue shafts for optimal performance. In the iron department, Jared trusted a mix of Titleist T200 (4) and Titleist T100 (5-9) irons, all paired with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts.…

Par-3 holes may seem easier due to their shorter yardage, but the reality is that many mid-handicappers struggle on these holes. GOLF Teacher to Watch Derek Swoboda has a trick that may help golfers improve their performance on par-3s. The author of the article shares their recent success with their golf game, highlighting improvements in their tee shots and approach shots. Despite these improvements, the author still struggles with par-3 holes, where their tee shots often fail to land close to the pin. On the PGA Tour, the average score on par-3 holes is 3.06, proving that even professional golfers…

Former champion Catriona Matthew has announced that she will be playing in her final Women’s Open on the Old Course at St Andrews this week. Matthew, who won the championship in 2009, will be making her 31st appearance in the major event. She will be accompanied by her husband, Graeme, who will serve as her caddie for the tournament. Her goal for the week is to make the cut, so that her teenage daughters can watch her play over the weekend before they return to school on Thursday. At 54 years old, Matthew is eligible to continue playing in the…

In the 2019 BMW Championship, Justin Thomas emerged victorious with a three-stroke lead over Patrick Cantlay at Medinah’s No. 3 course. Let’s take a closer look at the clubs Thomas used during the tournament, as well as some highlights from his performance. Thomas relied on a Titleist TS3 driver with a 9.5-degree loft and a Mitsubishi Diamana BF 60 TX shaft. His 3-wood was also a Titleist TS3 with a 15-degree loft, paired with a Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue 80 TX shaft. For his 5-wood, Thomas opted for a Titleist 915Fd with an 18-degree loft and a Fujikura Motore…

The 2024 U.S. Amateur took place at Hazeltine National Golf Club, and the author, Josh Berhow, attended his first U.S. Amateur. The tournament was an exciting event, with various highlights and memorable moments. Some of the key takeaways from the event included playoff madness, second chances for players, and impressive shots like Ballester’s driver off the par-5 3rd fairway. The author also highlighted the camaraderie between players, such as Ballester and his best friend Navid Mousavi. One of the memorable moments from the tournament was the playoff to finalize the match-play field, where players had to navigate the difficult par-4…