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Gary Player, a legendary golfer, shared his bunker tips in a series of tips in the April 1975 issue of GOLF Magazine. These tips are still relevant today and can help recreational golfers escape bunkers more effectively. Bunker shots are often challenging for golfers, with many struggling to get the ball out of the sand trap. Even professional golfers struggle with bunker shots, as the average up-and-down percentage on the PGA Tour is only 53 percent. To complicate matters, there are various lies in bunkers that make it even harder to escape, such as fried-egg lies or sloped lies. Gary…

The USGA Pathways Internship program provides a unique opportunity for students from underrepresented communities in the golf industry to explore various career pathways within the sport. Esther Etherington, a rising junior and member of the women’s golf team at Franklin College, was one of the 24 interns selected out of nearly 500 applicants to participate in this immersive 10-day experience. Despite facing health setbacks early in life, including being born prematurely and battling lung cancer as a child, Etherington has persevered and is now focused on giving back to organizations that helped her through her challenges. Etherington is in the…

GolfWRX conducted research in 2021 to delve into the data surrounding Sqairz golf shoes’ performance claims. The company’s co-founder, Terry Hashimoto, conducted tests on golfer performance while wearing Sqairz shoes. The research revealed that golfers experienced an average increase in carry distance of 8 yards, an increase in ball speed of 13mph, hip rotation increase of 11 degrees, and a 7% improvement in smash factor when wearing Sqairz shoes compared to their previous footwear. The unique design of the squared toe in Sqairz shoes allows for better balance, energy exchange, and weight transfer, leading to improved ball speed and carry…

The weekend of professional golf had its fair share of late-stage collapses, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the sport. In Italy, Tom McKibbin defied the odds to win the Italian Open after several players faltered towards the end. Marcel Siem emerged as the champion after an incredible comeback, showcasing the highs and lows of the game. Meanwhile, on the PGA Tour, Cam Davis secured a victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, overcoming challenges to claim his second PGA Tour title. Golf is a challenging sport that requires a combination of skill, mental toughness, and luck to succeed. The road to…

Richard Bland, a golfer from England, has secured his second consecutive senior major title by winning the US Senior Open in a thrilling sudden death playoff against Hiroyuki Fujita from Japan. Bland and Fujita finished tied on 13 under par, eventually heading into a two-hole aggregate play-off where Bland emerged victorious by hitting the pin with his shot from a bunker on the 18th hole. Bland expressed his elation at the win, calling it a special moment that he struggled to put into words. Fujita initially held a three-shot lead after 10 holes in the final round but saw his…

PopStroke, a miniature golf and entertainment concept backed by Tiger Woods, is expanding its presence in Texas with a new venue in Northeast Austin at the Parmer Austin corporate campus. Named PopStroke at the Pitch, this venue will offer two 18-hole mini-golf courses, family-friendly entertainment options, and culinary amenities including a made-from-scratch dining experience and craft cocktails. Construction is set to begin later this year, with the goal of opening in the spring of 2025. This location will precede a planned venue in Cedar Park, making it the first of its kind in Central Texas. PopStroke’s unique design features buildings…

The Callaway Chrome Tour golf balls have received a perfect five-star rating on Golf Digest’s Hot List for their soft feel, driver distance, penetrating flight, and excellent performance in the short game. However, despite these accolades, there is one major flaw with these golf balls – they don’t have little pictures of hot dogs on them. In response to this never-ending complaint, Callaway has decided to release a limited edition version of the Chrome Tour golf balls just in time for the July 4th holiday weekend. These special balls feature adorable little sketches of hot dogs, ketchup, mustard, onions, and…

Jhonattan Vegas, a professional golfer, uses a specific set of clubs and equipment to enhance his game. His driver is a Titleist GT3 with a 9-degree loft in an A1 SureFit setting, paired with a Fujikura Speeder NX 70 TX shaft. Additionally, he carries a TaylorMade M6 Rocket 3-wood with a 14-degree loft, fitted with a Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Black 9 TX shaft. For his irons, Vegas relies on a combination of Titleist T200 (3) and Mizuno MP4 (4-PW) clubs, with Project X shafts in 125 6.5 and 130 7.0 flexes. His wedge setup includes Titleist Vokey Design SM10…