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- PGA of America cancels next month's Senior PGA Championship April 2
  The PGA of America announced Thursday morning that the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship will not be played this year.
- R&A denies report Open Championship canceled; still exploring options April 2
  The R&A on Thursday clarified that all options are still on the table for the 149th Open Championship, including the possibility of postponement.
- European Tour rookie Calum Hill wins Outlaw Tour event April 1
  European Tour rookie Callum Hill won a mini-tour event in Arizona that included mass disqualifications in the opening round.
- Canadian Corey Conners puts Olympic dream on hold April 1
  Corey Conners was a shoo-in to represent Canada in the Tokyo Olympic Games. But that dream will have to wait until 2021.
- Xander Schauffele struggling with 'sense of purpose' amid Tour shutdown April 1
  Xander Schauffele admits he has somewhat "lost a sense of purpose" amid the coronavirus shutdown.
- Report: Tiger-Phil rematch could include Tom Brady, Peyton Manning April 1
  A potential rematch between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson could also include a pair of high-profile quarterbacks.
- Court denies PGA Tour's motion to dismiss lawsuit by Hank Haney April 1
  A U.S. District Court denied a motion by the PGA Tour to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Hank Haney last year against the circuit.
- City of Toronto decision casts doubt on Canadian Open March 31
  A decision by the city of Toronto to cancel public events and permits through June has cast doubt on plans for the RBC Canadian Open.
- Annika Award Watch List: Furman's Natalie Srinivasan leads contenders into voting March 31
  Here are the 10 players on the final watch list for the 2020 Annika Award, which will be awarded in May.
- Haskins Award Watch List: Pepperdine's Sahith Theegala the favorite entering voting March 31
  Here are the 10 players on the final watch list for the 2020 Haskins Award, which will be awarded in May.
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- Weather Advisory: Hurricane Dorian August 30
  As Hurricane Dorian heads up the Southeastern U.S. We are anticipating that the storm will impact several of our partner courses. We are making every effort to adjust tee time listings on our website, but please contact courses directly to check the status and availability before booking. If you currently have a tee time in […]
- Best Golf Courses in Alberta August 21
  Western Canada’s province of Alberta features both dramatic mountain ranges and expansive prairies. It’s also home to some of the north’s most legendary resort golf, not to mention a smattering of the best golf courses in Alberta found around its two largest cities, Calgary and Edmonton. There is also a lot going on these days […]
- Best Value Golf Courses in Chicago August 21
  Chicago, like any big city, can be pricey. It doesn’t matter where you go for entertainment – out to eat, to watch a game, exploring a museum – every experience can feel expensive. Fortunately, playing golf doesn’t have to be that way. The game offers a variety of courses that can make it affordable for anybody […]
- Best Golf Courses In Lansing July 16
  Not many people outside of Michigan realize that Lansing is the state capital. Lansing is centrally located in the middle of the mitten, but it’s only one-fifth the size of Detroit and smaller than Grand Rapids as well. It might not be the golf capital of Michigan, but for a city its size (roughly 115,000 residents), […]
- Best Golf Courses In Milwaukee July 16
  Milwaukee is a blue collar town, and proud of it. That Midwestern ethos of work hard, play hard (especially in summer) helps Wisconsinites survive the long winters without golf. The best golf courses in Milwaukee reflect this blue-collar background but offer enough for those looking for something higher-end. Milwaukee probably isn’t on the radar of most golf […]
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- Golf's First World Distance Debate Seems Silly In A Very Different Way April 2
  I opened up Mike Stachura’s Golf Digest story titled, “The distance resistance”, and couldn’t help but notice the editor’s note: “This article appeared in our latest issue, which went to print in the early stages of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.”In light of thousands of tragic deaths in just weeks, the specter of a […]
- Report: R&A To Cancel The 2020 Open Championship April 2
  Until now, golf’s leading organizations have been in postponement mode, but with Wimbledon’s cancellation we appear to have the R&A’s decision on The Open: cancellation. Joel Beall and Brian Wacker with the first report for GolfDigest.com. This will be the first year without an Open since 1945 and also the first major championship cancelled since […]
- Postponement: April Fools Eyes Fall Schedule Slot April 1
  Sorry, that’s all I’ve got this year. Following a day hundreds of Americans succumbed due to an awful virus, April Fools quietly agreed to postpone until fall. But hey, when you’ve been around for over fifteen years, there are archives. Some age better than others and hopefully the next April Fool’s Day will feel more […]
- NGF Survey Of U.S. Courses And Clubs: Where Golf Is Open For Business, Consumer Confidence And Other Notes March 31
  The National Golf Foundation has been busy surveying course owners as well as studying other data to give an update in the U.S. golf industry as of March 31, 2020.From President Joe Beditz’s letter explaining the effort: To begin with, over the course of this past week NGF conducted a telephone poll of just over […]
- "I thought it would be amusing to commentate on my dogs eating dinner--next thing I know, it's gone viral" March 31
  Today in much needed virus distraction news, The Telegraph’s James Corrigan catches up with the BBC’s Andrew Cotter about the sports broadcaster’s unintentionally viral dog-dining commentary. (8.2 million views as of this post.)Golf fans should recognize his voice and his work in the podcast sphere (including a new just recently dropping co-hosted by Eddie Pepperell). […]
- "Old-style frugality pays off for PGA pro in uncertain times" March 31
  Andrew Both of Reuters checks in with Australian Cameron Percy, a PGA Tour journeyman who observes quite a bit about the current shutdown. Of particular note is Percy’s perspective “borne of a modest Australian upbringing and an acknowledgement of the precarious nature of his profession even at the best of times.”From Both’s piece:“Every pro I’ve […]
- Add Summit Golf Brands To The List Of Small Companies Doing Their Part March 31
  GolfDigest.com’s Sam Weinman chats with Summit Golf Brands’ creative director Billy Draddy about their move into N95 masts. The Wisconsin-based manufacturer of Fairway & Greene, Zero Restriction and B. Draddy golfwear designed a prototype mask and has had it approved for emergency-care workers near its Wisconsin plant. From the Q&A:Q: So a part of you […]
- COVID-19: Augusta National Golf Club Donating $2 Million To Assist Augusta-Area Causes March 30
  The Augusta Chronicle’s Wynston Wilcox reports on Augusta National Golf Club’s donation of $2 million to help Augusta University expanding COVID-19 testing in the region and an emergency fund for the most vulnerable populations. The release states that $1 million will go to Augusta University to expand testing in the area. Another $1 million will […]
- Roundup: Majors Jockeying For Fall Positions, PGA Tour Aiming For Mid-May Restart, Irish Open Postponed March 30
  Given the fluidity of the situation and the overall unlikelihood of a significant event being played for some time, I find the hope of at least seeing some tournaments later this year a decent diversion.Ron Green covered all of this in his Global Golf Post look at the best case scenario planning, including the challenge […]
- Today In Much-Needed Diviersionary Reading: Bobby Jones' Rarely Seen Ideal 18 March 30
  Nice spot by Jim Nantz using his April Golf Digest column to share a rarely-seen list of Bobby Jones’ ideal 18 holes. And I’ve verified that unlike other National Golf Review rankings, this one is real!It’s a peculiar list in the way Jones structured his course and in the holes he chose from St. Andrews, […]
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- England Golf puts tournaments on hold until end of July April 2
  England Golf has extended its list of postponed championships to now include all events up until week commencing July 27. With golf... The post England Golf puts tournaments on hold until end of July appeared first on Golf News.
- The true cost of not renewing your club membership March 31
  With the coronavirus pandemic resulting in the closure of golf courses, clubhouses and pro shops throughout the UK, and with there being... The post The true cost of not renewing your club membership appeared first on Golf News.
- DDF IRISH OPEN POSTPONED March 30
  The European Tour today confirmed the postponement of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open due to the continuing threat posed by the... The post DDF IRISH OPEN POSTPONED appeared first on Golf News.
- Clubs take steps to safeguard future during virus crisis March 30
  Golf clubs all over the UK are attempting to find ways of securing their futures in the face of the financial uncertainties... The post Clubs take steps to safeguard future during virus crisis appeared first on Golf News.
- BUSHNELL UNVEILS NEW TOUR V5 AND TOUR V5 SHIFT LASERS March 30
  Bushnell Outdoor Products, makers of the #1 laser rangefinder on the PGA Tour, have unveiled the latest additions to their innovative lineup... The post BUSHNELL UNVEILS NEW TOUR V5 AND TOUR V5 SHIFT LASERS appeared first on Golf News.
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- A Guide for Practicing Golf at Home March 18
  A lot of us are going to be spending more time at home than ever. In an attempt to help many of you keep busy, I created a guide with various ways you can practice golf at home. I’ll focus on three main categories – putting, full shots, and wedge play. Not everyone will have […]
- This Might Cheer You Up March 17
  It’s safe to say that we’re collectively going through a difficult time right now. I thought I would share with you a fun father/daughter project that can bring a little joy to your day. A friend of mine in the golf world, Lou Stagner, created a complete lego replica of the 12th hole at Augusta […]
- This Video Will Help Lower Your Scores [DECADE Foundations] March 10
  Anyone who reads this website frequently knows that I am committed to helping golfers find ways to increase their performance on the golf course without using swing advice. The golf world has focused almost exclusively on technique. I always felt that the rest of the game was being ignored. That’s why I concentrate on topics […]
- 4 Ways To Start Your Golf Season Successfully March 10
  The start of every golf season is always exciting. But I want to make sure all of you have a successful start! Golfers tend to fall into similar traps, and it can hinder their performance, but more importantly, their enjoyment of the game. Here are four ways to get yourself ready… Get Your Expectations In […]
- How to Practice With a Launch Monitor February 24
  You just bought a launch monitor, now what? Many golfers struggle with how to use their new gadgets. Well, I’m here to help. The goal of this article is to help amateur players analyze data they receive from launch monitors, and how to develop better practice habits utilizing the technology. The golfing world has become […]
- SuperSpeed Golf Counterweight Trainer Review: A New Addition to the Overspeed Family February 21
  Over the past few years, SuperSpeed Golf has become one of the best-selling training aids in the entire golf industry. Their Overspeed training system has been embraced by more than 700 touring professionals and thousands of amateur golfers around the world. They have also done a ton of research into how golfers can add speed […]
- Want to Become a Better Golfer? This Is a Prerequisite February 19
  A common trap that many golfers fall into is that they’ll spend countless hours practicing and assume that alone will entitle them to lower their scores. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. As a junior golfer, I used to get frustrated after hitting hundreds of balls and not seeing any real improvement. I think all […]
- Perfect Practice Putting Mat Review: The New Sensation February 11
  Putting practice is one part of golf that almost every player can do at home. As such, there are TONS of putting mats and training aids available now. So much so, that it’s hard to sort out what’s worth your money and what isn’t. Over the past year, a new product called the Perfect Practice […]
- The Foundations of Effective Wedge Practice February 4
  Wedge play is one of the more unique areas of golf compared to approach shots and tee shots. Your practice should reflect those differences. This is an area of golf that can quickly lower scores for players of all levels. It can help you save more pars, but more importantly, help reduce double bogeys (or […]
- PGA Show Recap: The Good, the Bad and the CBD January 28
  For the fifth year in a row, I attended the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. Usually, I don’t do show recaps because I prefer to do more in-depth articles on products that I think are relevant to Practical Golf readers. But for whatever reason, I felt compelled to do a writeup this year. There are […]
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- The 10 Step Daily Routine For High Productivity March 30
  To listen to the audio, click “Listen in browser” below 1. Get Into A Daily Routine We are all having to deal with less structure in our lives and being cooped up at home. To look at this situation positively,&hellip The post The 10 Step Daily Routine For High Productivity appeared first on Instruction For […]
- 10 Ways To Make Best Use of The Shutdown March 19
  Whether you are a player, coach or parent, we are all having to deal with the challenges of very uncertain times. All golf tournaments have been cancelled, school and college golf is finished for the academic year and the professional&hellip The post 10 Ways To Make Best Use of The Shutdown appeared first on Instruction […]
- What’s Your Performance Plan For Your Next Round? March 16
  If you’ve been around golf for any length of time, you will have probably heard about the importance of “focusing on your process”. But why is this a better way to play and what do we mean by a “process&hellip The post What’s Your Performance Plan For Your Next Round? appeared first on Instruction For […]
- The 5 Biggest Practice Mistakes That Golfers Make February 26
  If you really want to become as good as you can be, it goes without saying that you need to spend time practicing effectively so that you increase your “performance skills” which will lead to lower scores on the golf&hellip The post The 5 Biggest Practice Mistakes That Golfers Make appeared first on Instruction For […]
- How To Use The “Alter Ego Effect” To Unlock The Best Player Within You January 16
  Who are you when you play your best golf? What characteristics and attributes do you have? I’m sure one of them is confidence. But what if there was a way to capture that and become that person, whenever you play?&hellip The post How To Use The “Alter Ego Effect” To Unlock The Best Player Within […]
- How To Achieve Your Goals In 2020 January 7
  Now that the New Year is underway, I’m sure that you have at least a few goals to better your life and make it a successful year. How well did you do with your goals for 2019? Did you achieve&hellip The post How To Achieve Your Goals In 2020 appeared first on Instruction For The […]