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- Cameron Champ: 'It's pretty clear that I never had [COVID-19]' July 2
  Cameron Champ says he's playing in this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic, where he shot 69 Thursday, because it was "pretty clear" he never had COVID-19.
- Despite opening 66, Bryson DeChambeau 'agitated' with his 'B-game' July 2
  Bryson DeChambeau carded an opening-round 66 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, but left "agitated" after not having his best stuff that left him a shot off the lead.
- Kevin Kisner (65) shares lead in Detroit; Bryson DeChambeau one back July 2
  Doc Redman shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to share the first-round lead with Scott Stallings and Kevin Kisner in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
- European Tour lifts suspension for Thorbjorn Olesen July 2
  With his court case delayed to December 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thorbjorn Olesen has had his European Tour suspension lifted.
- Chase Koepka added to Workday field at Muirfield Village July 2
  Chase Koepka has been added to the inaugural Workday Charity Open, the first of two back-to-back events at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
- PGA of America renames Horton Smith Award July 2
  The PGA of America has renamed its Horton Smith Award to the PGA Professional Development Award, effective immediately.
- Francesco Molinari moving to California, out until PGA Championship July 2
  Francesco Molinari said he won't play competitively until the PGA Championship as he moves his family from London to California.
- Chris Kirk rides KFT victory momentum to 5-under 67 at Rocket Mortgage July 2
  Chris Kirk didn’t waste any time Thursday trying to build on his restoration, shooting 5-under 67 in Round 1 of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
- PGA Tour updates policy on players who test positive but are asymptomatic July 1
  Effective immediately, any player or caddie who tests positive for COVID-19 but appears asymptomatic may return to competition following two negative test results at least 24 hours apart.
- PGA Tour adjusts stipend program for players, caddies with COVID-19 July 1
  In a memo sent to players Wednesday, the PGA Tour adjusted its stipend program for players and caddies who have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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- Enjoy Tee Times and Membership Opportunities at a Private Club Near You May 1
  While there are countless incredible public and municipal golf courses across the U.S. and around the world, golfers are always looking for a new challenge and a new experience. Fortunately, there are now even more places for golfers to try exclusive private club tee times on GOLFNOW. Private golf clubs and resorts are now listing […]
- Purchase Tee Times Online Before Going to Course April 3
  Staying safe during the COVID-19 outbreak while also getting outside to enjoy your favorite fitness or activities can prove challenging. While golf is an activity that lends itself to safe social distancing and smaller groups, there are still some precautions you can take to help keep yourself and golf course staff protected. The number one […]
- 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 […]
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- As Feared, Yale Golf Course Has Fallen Into Disrepair July 3
  With purported campus-wide restrictions on work hours and staff leaving several university courses closed, there certainly are greater problems facing America’s institutions of higher learning. That said, as feared last month when word surfaced that arguably the finest university course in the land was not open and losing key staff members, it seemed Yale’s tortured […]
- Global Golf Post: The USGA Was Not Expecting Fox-NBC Rights Trade July 3
  Global Golf Post’s Ron Sirak looks at the still-stunning USGA media rights reversion to NBC after Fox decided to eat a sizeable portion of the bloated price they paid in 2013. He noted this on the timing, suggesting it was strictly a deal between the networks.The first conversations took place during the spring but gained […]
- Dolch: "Our failure to wear a mask is costing my son dearly" July 3
  Longtime golf writer Craig Dolch returns in the Palm Beach Post pages to share with anti-mask-wearing world just one more sad and profound consequence of COVID-19’s horrifying spread among Americans: some in group homes no longer can receive visits. Including his son Eric, now 29, who was struck with a bacterial infection at age 14 […]
- PGA of America Board Votes to Rename the Horton Smith Award July 2
  Score one for for Wendell Haskins, the PGA of America’s former director of inclusion efforts during CEO Pete Bevacqua’s years, who penned the organization to highlight how little they had done on the inclusion front. One highlight of the letter was his simple sentence noting Horton Smith’s overt racism.Current CEO Seth Waugh reached out to […]
- Feinstein: "Charlie Rymer’s battle with COVID-19: ‘I was absolutely scared’" July 2
  GolfDigest.com’s John Feinstein follows up with Charlie Rymer about the longtime player and commentator’s COVID-19 battle. He’s back home in Myrtle Beach gradually recuperating. The story includes several noteworthy details beyond Rymer’s Tweets earlier this week, including his hospitalization, wife Carol’s role in his care and the comments from the lunatic he wasn’t expecting. As […]
- R&A: Revamp Plans Revealed For Golf's Most Famous Clubhouse July 2
  The Courier’s Craig Smith explains plans for expanding the R&A Clubhouse (underground) along with other security updates. The building opened in early 1854 and now must accommodate the club’s inclusion of female members. Of course, none of this is open to the public so I’d understand your lack of interest. But it is golf’s most […]
- The Champ Rule Provides Hope For The World's Asymptomatic PGA Tour Pros (If They Subsequently Test Negative Twice) July 2
  No one knows anything, or so the saying goes. Especially in a time of pandemic where the unknowns and mysteries keep even experts guessing, so you can’t blame the PGA Tour for altering their guidelines almost daily. The latest adjustment comes in the case of Cameron Champ, who arrived last week from Houston, tested positive […]
- This Dimpleless Titleist Experiment Could Be On To Something July 2
  With Titleist asking a few pros to hit shots with a dimple-free demonstration ball—video below—Golf.com’s Jonathan Wall says it reminds us how important those little indentations are to the modern ball. So the next time you hammer a drive and watch the ball soar downrange, take a minute to tip your cap to the ball […]
- Bryson: "Sorry Mr. Ross, but, you know, it is what it is" July 1
  During the “Return to Golf’s” initial three weeks, wannabe J.J. Watt stunt double and elite PGA Tour professional Bryson DeChambeau’s bulk-up, Bomb and Gouge approach has had him in contention.But his style of play that sees drives air mailing design features raises questions about whether this is what the future of golf should look like. […]
- Four More Players Test COVID-19 Positive And Continue To Thank Tour Protocols But Not Sanford Health July 1
  Four more players—one on the PGA Tour and three on the Korn Ferry Tour—tested positive for COVID-19 and have withdrawn from this week’s stops in Michigan and Colorado. Here is the PGA Tour Communications statement issued:PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour statement – COVID-19 update – June 30, 2020As part of the PGA TOUR’s pre-tournament screening process […]
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- Dryburgh wins Rose Ladies Series event at The Buckinghamshire July 3
  Local player Gemma Dryburgh won the third Rose Ladies Series event at The Buckinghamshire Golf Club on July 2. With a round... The post Dryburgh wins Rose Ladies Series event at The Buckinghamshire appeared first on Golf News.
- European Tour lifts Olesen suspension due to trial delay July 2
  The European Tour has lifted the suspension imposed on Ryder Cup player Thorbjørn Olesen after court proceedings involving the Dane were delayed... The post European Tour lifts Olesen suspension due to trial delay appeared first on Golf News.
- Senior Open Championship to return to Sunningdale in 2021 July 2
  Following the cancellation of this summer’s Senior Open Championship, which was due to be held at Sunningdale Golf Club, the tournament will... The post Senior Open Championship to return to Sunningdale in 2021 appeared first on Golf News.
- Detry wins Worplesdon Pro-Am as Tour stars gather to raise funds for charity June 30
  Worplesdon Golf Club in Surrey hosted a star-studded Charity Pro-Am last week that has so far helped to raise over £50,000 for... The post Detry wins Worplesdon Pro-Am as Tour stars gather to raise funds for charity appeared first on Golf News.
- Faldo Series returns with sell-out qualifier at Brocket Hall June 30
  The UK’s elite juniors will get a chance to get back into competitive action next month with the return of the Faldo... The post Faldo Series returns with sell-out qualifier at Brocket Hall appeared first on Golf News.
Practical Golf Blog – Real Golf Tips Made Simple RSS Feed
- B.Draddy Review: Comfort, Style, and Versatility June 24
  I’m always on the hunt for clothes that can be worn on and off the golf course. It’s tough for a company to find the right mix of design and fabrics to satisfy multiple scenarios – playing golf, going to work, or even for a more casual setting. One company that has caught my eye […]
- Match Play Advice: The Simple Secret to Piling Up $$$ June 16
  One of the great joys of golf is placing friendly wagers against your buddies in match play format. Whether it’s for pride or a Nassau with plenty of junk, it’s a great way to get the competitive juices flowing. And not to worry, you can keep your amateur status as long as you don’t bet […]
- Garmin Approach S62 Review: The Best GPS Watch Gets Better June 10
  For the past year or so, one of the most common questions I’ve received from readers is, “when is Garmin releasing an update to the Approach S60 watch?” Golfers could sense it was at the end of its product cycle and didn’t want to make a purchase without seeing what a newer, shinier model would […]
- Understanding Shot Patterns and Targets June 3
  Golfers at all levels struggle with making optimal decisions when it comes to target selection. One of the main reasons this occurs is that players are not taught to think their way around the course when they are first taking up the game. Most of that time and attention is spent learning the mechanics of […]
- Redvanly 2020 Update June 1
  For a long time, golfers had to choose between having clothes that looked sharp on the course or those that had performance fabrics that made it comfortable to swing in warmer conditions. Luckily, there are now apparel brands that are doing both. One of my favorites is a company called Redvanly. When I first reviewed […]
- If This Happens to You, DON’T Panic! Every Golfer Deals With It May 20
  If every golfer had a magic genie who could grant them one wish, most of them would ask, “please make me more consistent!” This is one of the most common requests amongst anyone who plays the game. In my opinion, consistency is perhaps one of the most misused and misunderstood words in golf. There are […]
- The Paradox of Choice May 6
  Years ago, I read a book called The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less. It warned how excessive choices in society (even as simple as buying a pair of jeans) wasn’t making us happier, but causing more stress and anxiety because of unrealistic expectations and something referred to as “decision-making paralysis.” At the time […]
- 5 Misconceptions That Are Preventing Golfers From Improving April 28
  One of the reasons I started Practical Golf was to help put an end to the myths and misinformation that golfers spread amongst themselves. Game improvement advice is often like a game of telephone from your childhood – by the time it reaches you, the information is not very helpful. To be clear, I’m just […]
- Swannies 2020 Update April 24
  A lot of apparel companies want to honor the traditions of where golf has been. Swannies, an up and coming golf apparel brand, takes a less serious approach and captures where the game is going for many. The younger generation of golfers doesn’t want to look like their parents. And they don’t want to take […]
- 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 […]
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- How To Raise Your Game With The Power of Positive Self Talk June 9
  Click “listen in browser” to listen to the audio David MacKenzie · How To Raise Your Game With The Power Of Positive Self-talk What you say to yourself drives your performance on and off the course more than you would&hellip The post How To Raise Your Game With The Power of Positive Self Talk appeared […]
- Cures For The Yips May 28
  Many frustrated golfers reach out to me each week in search of solutions for what they describe as “the yips”. If cures for the yips aren’t implemented, it can destroy scores, enjoyment and a player’s self-esteem. But help is at&hellip The post Cures For The Yips appeared first on Instruction For The Mental Game of […]
- Controlling Your Performance State In Golf May 7
  Being able to get the best out of your game on any day has a lot to do with how well you can activate and maintain your “best performance state”. What I mean by that, is the mental, emotional and&hellip The post Controlling Your Performance State In Golf appeared first on Instruction For The Mental […]
- 5 Ways To Use Mental Imagery To Improve Performance April 23
  This week, we’re going to look at the power of Mental Imagery for golf, which is supported by scientific evidence to: Increase confidence and reduce doubt Change your mental and emotional state Improve motor skill learning (i.e. making swing changes)&hellip The post 5 Ways To Use Mental Imagery To Improve Performance appeared first on Instruction […]
- 7 Ways To Relax In Times of Stress April 14
  To listen to the audio, click “listen in browser” Whether it’s on or off the course, it’s important to know how to relax and calm down in times of stress. The Covid-19 pandemic is causing everyone’s stress levels to go&hellip The post 7 Ways To Relax In Times of Stress appeared first on Instruction For […]
- 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 […]