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Some people spend months worrying about potential disasters that could derail an experiment, such as playing a round of golf with a professional caddie as an average player. In this case, a writer who had broken 80 once in his life was concerned about disappointing Paul Tesori, a well-known caddie. Despite their differences in skill level, both shared a love for competition, which ultimately bonded them during the challenging round. On the day of the round, the writer struggled with windy conditions and the pressure of performing with cameras and a drone capturing every move. Doubt crept in as he…

The 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is currently underway at Sahalee Country Club in Washington state, with World No. 1 Nelly Korda leading the pack with her historic dominance in the sport. Korda has already won six LPGA tournaments this season, including the Chevron Championship in April, and now she is eyeing her third major win at the Women’s PGA Championship. This event is bringing elevated excitement to women’s golf with top players competing for the title. The tournament kicked off on Thursday morning with Korda teeing off alongside Ruoning Yin and Hannah Green at 11:11 a.m. ET. Fans can…

Reckless driving can turn golf into a good ride, spoiled. In golf, we learn to take the good with the bad, but sometimes the bad becomes more than we can bear. In a recent survey, thousands of golfers shared memories of the most egregious on-course conduct they have ever witnessed. The responses were too numerous to print in full, so we’ve sorted them into categories and offered examples that represent the worst of the worst. Here are the top 14 inductees into the Golf Etiquette Hall of Shame. 1. Poor course maintenance is a common issue, with golfers failing to…

Earlier this week at the Amateur Championship in Ireland, also known as the British Amateur, a total of 19 golfers found themselves in a playoff. This playoff was to determine the one remaining spot in the match play portion of the event for the top 64 and ties. The tournament saw a logjam on the leaderboard that resulted in this unusual situation. The playoff was a 19-for-18 scenario, with 19 golfers competing for just one spot in the match play portion of the event. This meant that one golfer would miss out on advancing, adding to the tension and drama…

The new Opus line of wedges from Callaway has been in the works for about two years, with input from PGA TOUR players. The design process was aimed at understanding what the best players in the world look for in a wedge, including factors such as the look at address, the shape of the leading edge, how the club sits on the ground with the face open, and more. The team at Callaway put a strong emphasis on getting feedback from Tour players to ensure that the final product met their high standards. One of the biggest challenges in designing…

The TaylorMade TP5 golf ball has been updated for 2024, offering golfers an elite combination of distance off the tee, long irons, greenside spin, and a softer feel. Priced at $54.99 per dozen, the TP5 is a five-piece urethane-covered golf ball available in white, yellow, and Pix patterns. Designed for golfers who value performance and feel, the TP5 features a rubber core encased in three mantle layers under a urethane cover. The progressively firmer mantle layers are designed to provide optimal performance in different aspects of the game, from long irons to approach shots and chips. TaylorMade has made significant…

Cobra has made a breakthrough in the golf equipment industry with the debut of the Limit3d irons, the first consumer-ready 3D-printed irons on the market. The Limit3d irons come with a hefty price tag of $3,000 per set, making golfers curious about its performance. The technology behind the Limit3d irons includes a lattice design on the back of the head that allows for a significant weight reduction, enabling the addition of more tungsten in the heel and toe for better ball speeds on mis-hits. The Cobra Limit3d irons were put to the test against the Ping i230 irons to see…

The Travelers Championship is the next big event following the U.S. Open, with a $20 million purse and $3.6 million going to the winner. Scottie Scheffler, the betting favorite, is looking to bounce back after finishing T41 at the U.S. Open. However, defending champion Keegan Bradley is also back in the field, ready to defend his title after finishing 23 under last year. The event is set to take place at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn., where low scores are expected once again. Unfortunately, Rory McIlroy will not be competing in the Travelers Championship after withdrawing following his U.S.…