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As golfers gear up for the warmer weather, finding ways to practice at home is essential for improving their game quickly. The Rain or Shine SwingNet Pro golf net offers a large, secure hitting area that can be set up in just a few minutes, making it an ideal solution for golfers looking to work on their game at home. The set-up process for the Rain or Shine SwingNet Pro may seem daunting at first, with a heavy box full of pieces to assemble. However, the included installation manual provides clear instructions and easy-to-follow pictures, making the assembly process a…

Are you struggling to fix your golf swing? The key to improving your game might lie in understanding your ball flight. Many golfers experience common issues like slicing the ball, only to exacerbate the problem by aiming in the wrong direction. In an upcoming Golf Digest Happy Hour event on July 17th, renowned instructor Michael Breed will demonstrate how to use your ball flight to diagnose and correct swing faults. Breed, Golf Digest’s Chief Digital Instructor and a top-ranked teacher in America, will utilize state-of-the-art technology in his teaching studio to help participants understand the intricacies of their ball flights.…

League play is back, and with it comes the excitement of getting back on the course after what feels like years. As golfers prepare for their rounds, many are looking to upgrade their equipment to improve their game. One golfer, BK, shares the new additions to his bag as he gears up for an upcoming golf weekend. Among the new items in his bag are the Ben Hogan PTx Tour irons, a progressive set that combines multi-piece long irons with one-piece forged 9 and PW. BK also added the brand new Fujikura Ventus Red driver shaft with VeloCore+ technology, and…

Professional golfers rely on their caddies to provide support and guidance on the course. Some of the most famous player-caddie duos in golf history include Tom Watson and Bruce Edwards, Phil Mickelson and Jim “Bones” Mackay, Tiger Woods and Steve Williams, Jordan Spieth and Michael Greller, as well as Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott. While the golfer may be the one hitting the shots, the caddie plays a crucial role in their success. Caddies like Aaron Flener, who has been caddying for J.T. Poston since 2017, experience the highs and lows of the game alongside their players. Flener acknowledges that…

Dave Loggins, a prolific songwriter and musician who is best known for writing the iconic sports theme song “Augusta,” passed away at the age of 76 in Nashville, Tennessee. Loggins found inspiration for the song during a round of golf at Augusta National Golf Club in 1981, which led him to write the lyrics that would later become synonymous with the Masters tournament. The song was picked up by CBS Sports for their coverage of the event, and it has since become the longest-running sports theme in television history. Loggins, who was born in Shady Valley, Tennessee, in 1947, moved…

Angela Stanford’s incredible performance at the Amundi Evian Championship was unfortunately cut short due to dangerous weather conditions. Despite the pause in play, Stanford had managed to put together an impressive streak, finishing 5 under in her last four holes before the suspension. Ayaka Furue from Japan currently leads the field by three strokes at 12 under, with Stephanie Kyriacou from Australia at 9 under and Haeran Ryu at 8 under. Patty Tavatanakit is tied with Stanford for fourth place at 8 under. Stanford, who won the Evian Championship back in 2018, has had a successful career and remains the…

Justin Thomas, a two-time PGA Championship winner, has been struggling on the greens this season, ranking 157th out of 175 players in Strokes Gained: Putting. In an effort to improve his putting performance, Thomas has made a significant change by switching to a prototype Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2 putter at the Genesis Scottish Open. This mallet-style putter is similar to the one made for Jordan Spieth, which Thomas used during the tournament. The Phantom 9.2 putter features a plumber’s neck hosel that has been hand-welded to the head and a SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour grip. One unique feature of Thomas’…

AJ Ott, a Fort Collins native and former Colorado State men’s golf standout, is making his debut at the Korn Ferry Tour tournament in The Ascendant at TPC Colorado. Ott’s familiarity with the course, having played over 70 rounds there during his college career, helped him secure a spot in the tournament through a competitive qualifying event. Despite facing tough conditions in the first round, Ott managed to hold his own and draw a significant crowd of supporters as he navigated the course. Having excelled in high school and college golf in Colorado, Ott is now focused on making a…