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Are you tired of playing the same old golf games? Looking to mix things up and try something new? Well, look no further than Golf Games Explained. In this series, we explore different golf formats and let you know if they are worth trying out. Last week, we introduced you to the putting game “Snake,” where the pot grows with every three-putt from your group. While Snake can be fun, it can also lead to negativity and poor putting, especially when the pressure is on to avoid being the final three-putter of the round. If you’re looking for a game…

The one-year anniversary of the framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has come and gone, with players expressing optimism but also acknowledging that a resolution might still be far off. The deal was struck to end litigation between the organizations and create PGA Tour Enterprises, with potential game-changing financial investment from PIF. Despite the optimism, there are still challenges facing the negotiations. Emotions among players, including disappointment and anger, have slowed down progress. Additionally, the issue of reintegrating LIV players into the PGA Tour fold remains a significant hurdle. With the tour’s…

The USGA team at the U.S. Open Merchandise Pavilion is gearing up for the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst in mid-June, which also marks their 1,000th USGA championship. With a 35,000-square-foot Merchandise Pavilion, the goal is to provide a seamless shopping experience for the 20,000 transactions that take place on a busy Friday or Saturday at the U.S. Open. The team consists of 15 USGA staffers, 20 interns, nearly 1,200 volunteers, and 300 merchandise vendor representatives who work together to ensure a successful operation during the 11-day event. The merchandise pavilion offers a wide range of products to cater to…

Having a square clubface at impact is crucial for hitting the ball straight in golf. When the clubface is open or closed even by a few degrees, the ball can miss the target by a significant margin. Unfortunately, many recreational golfers lack clubface awareness naturally, leading to shots that veer off course. In this edition of Play Smart in partnership with XXIO, ambassador Nathalie Sheehan demonstrates how to work on clubface awareness using a tennis racket. Using a tennis racket might seem unconventional, but it can be a helpful tool for improving clubface awareness. The larger surface area of a…

In the past 12 months, pro golf has seen many changes and developments. LIV Golf was launched in spring 2022, leading to the PGA Tour making a deal with the Saudi PIF by spring 2023. However, since then, progress has been slow, leading to uncertainty and frustration among golf fans. The blame for this lack of progress can be placed on a variety of parties, including players who left for LIV Golf, Tour executives, and the PIF chief, Yasir Al-Rumayyan. PGA Tour players wanted to hit pause on the deal last summer, as they were caught off guard by the…

Cameron Smith, a professional golfer on the LIV Golf tour, is known for his exceptional putting skills. In fact, he leads LIV Golf in putting average this year and has even set an unofficial PGA Tour putting record. One of the key elements of Smith’s putting stroke is his unique approach to gripping the putter. Unlike many players who advocate for a soft grip, Smith prefers to grip the putter more firmly. This adjustment has helped him engage the right muscles in his hands, wrists, and forearms, allowing the putter to do most of the work. By avoiding the popular…

Nick Dunlap, a 20-year-old golfer, surprised many by taking the early lead at the Memorial Tournament with a 2-under 70 at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Despite starting the year as an amateur and not having played at Muirfield Village before, Dunlap has already achieved significant success in his golf career. In January, he became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since Phil Mickelson in 1991 by winning the American Express. He also won the U.S. Amateur championship last August and the U.S. Junior Amateur two years earlier, joining Tiger Woods as the only golfer to win both…

Short courses are becoming increasingly popular in the golfing world, offering players a quicker, more accessible way to enjoy the game. At a time when many golfers struggle to find the time for a full round on a regulation course, these shorter layouts provide a convenient alternative. The rise of short courses like 3’s, a new 12-hole course in Greenville, S.C., is giving golfers of all ages and skill levels the chance to play more frequently and improve their games. The concept of short courses is not new, but recent advancements by the USGA have made them even more appealing.…