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- U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open to allow limited number of spectators; vaccine required for some April 19
  The USGA announced Monday that it plans to re-open its gates to the general public for the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open this year.
- This week in golf (April 19-25): TV schedule, tee times for Zurich Classic, LA Open and more April 19
  Here's a look at what's happening on the PGA Tour and elsewhere this week, and how you can watch it
- PGA Tour to end onsite COVID-19 testing in July, encourages vaccinations April 19
  The PGA Tour plans to stop onsite COVID-19 testing for players, caddies and officials in July, according to a memo sent to players.
- Stewart Cink back on the U.S. Ryder Cup radar after second win of season April 19
  Stewart Cink has played on five U.S. Ryder Cup teams (none since 2010) but is back on the radar after his latest win.
- Stewart Cink returns to world top 50 after RBC Heritage win April 19
  Stewart Cink made a huge jump in the Official World Golf Ranking on Sunday evening after winning the RBC Heritage.
- RBC Heritage payout: Stewart Cink clears $1.2 million April 18
  Here are the purse and FedExCup points breakdowns for RBC Heritage winner Stewart Cink and the rest of the players who made the cut at Harbour Town.
- Stewart Cink, 47, wins RBC Heritage for second victory of season April 18
  Stewart Cink wrapped up the wire-to-wire victory Sunday at the RBC Heritage, winning for the second time this season.
- Si Woo Kim's birdie negated after ball takes over a minute to fall; Matt Kuchar can't believe it April 17
  A rules official penalized Si Woo Kim Saturday at RBC Heritage after Kim’s ball dangled on the edge of the hole for over a minute before falling.
- Zurich Classic field set: Jon Rahm, Ryan Palmer back to defend 2019 title April 17
  Defending champions Jon Rahm and Ryan Palmer, who won the last edition of the Zurich Classic in 2019, highlight the list of 80 two-player teams.
- Fisherman gets chased off Harbour Town, then shoots 62 to lead RBC Heritage April 15
  Cameron Smith got escorted off Harbour Town for trying to fish on Wednesday. A day later, he shot 62 and took the lead at the RBC Heritage.
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- Course Spotlight: Moody Gardens delivers exciting golf on the Texas coast March 31
  Golf on the gulf is a beautiful and breezy affair, and one we might typically associate more with Florida or Mississippi or Alabama. Texas does have a handful of plays right on the coast, and none are more convenient to a major metro area than Moody Gardens Golf Course in Galveston, Texas. Moody Gardens is […]
- Golfers’ Choice 2021 courses revealed January 15
  2020 was an epic year for golfers of all levels. Rounds played were up coast-to-coast and abroad. The sport was a beacon of safe and socially distant outdoor recreation for millions in a difficult year. Golfers appeared to savor their rounds like never before. Golf Advisor received over 264,000 reviews in 2020 alone! That is […]
- Course Spotlight: Legends Golf Club a standout in SoCal December 8
  When on the fairways of Legends Golf Club at Temeku Hills in Temecula, Calif., your golf ball isn’t the only sphere that will be getting your attention. Located in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, this area is also well-known for its hot-air balloon enthusiasts. So a round here, especially in the morning, may be […]
- Growing the Game with Youth on Course December 1
  It’s Giving Tuesday! With that said, we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Youth on Course and introduce you to a new way to give back to the game we all love. Youth on Course provides access to life-changing opportunities to youth through the game of golf by making golf accessible and affordable. Growing […]
- Spotlight: Winter golf prep at Florida’s Saddlebrook Golf & Tennis Resort November 19
  It’s tough to not feel just a shade envious when strolling the grounds of Saddlebrook Golf & Tennis Resort near Tampa. Also the home of a boarding prep school for elite golf and tennis players, you’ll see smiling kids enjoying open-air meals, lounging at the pool and strolling the manicured resort trails en route to […]
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- COVID-19 Vaccine: PGA Tour Assures Players They Won't Get Microchipped April 20
  This Frenchie has Been microchipped but for different reasons Hey it’s still April. Just not the 1st. But it seems the PGA Tour’s finest are more vaccine resistant than we could have imagined. Bob Harig reports for ESPN.com story on the PGA Tour wrapping up its incredibly successful on-site COVID-19 testing this June. Parts of […]
- USGA: "Limited Number of Fans" At U.S. Opens, Vaccination Required For Out-Of-State Ticketholders April 19
  Noteworthy here: proof of vaccination will be required for out of state fans, vaccination or negative test results for California residents at the U.S. Open (Torrey Pines) and U.S. Women’s Open (Olympic Club).Not clear: how many fans will be welcomed. For Immediate Release:USGA to Welcome a Limited Number of Fans in June at 2021 U.S. Women’s […]
- Si Woo's Penalty And Signs That Slow Play Might Be Wearing Thin With Officials April 19
  Now that a twosome of American pro golf takes north of four hours to get around any course—even short and well-synced Harbour Town—there are signs the PGA Tour might be recognizing the absurdity of it all. Since the Florida swing when the Tour has played twosomes on weekends (unless forced by weather to go out […]
- Cink Continues Amazing Late Career Run After Caddie Change, Distance Gain April 19
  It wasn’t exciting and the pace was so slow the leaders couldn’t finish before CBS’s scheduled sign-off times. And Stewart Cink won’t care. From Dylan Dethier’s story at Golf.com on the Cink’s backstory and the amazing game turnaround since sacking looper Kip Henley:In Reagan’s first start of the year, Stewart shocked the golf world. The […]
- Joe Biden Plays His First Golf Round As President April 18
  It’ll be tough to reach Donald Trump’s 150 (or so) rounds of golf as President, but Joe Biden has his first round in the books.According to Yahoo News’ Sebastian Smith, the round took place at Wilmington Country Club, home to the 2022 BMW Championship and where Biden joined in 2014. He was sporting a Beau […]
- First Look At The Matsuyama Effect On Golf In Japan April 16
  An unbylined AFP story looks at Hideki Matsuyama’s possible impact on Japan’s golfdom.Matsuyama’s victory was watched by a rapt TV audience in his home country, where around seven million people play golf.It prompted blanket media coverage as newspapers rushed to publish special online editions.At a large driving range in Tokyo on Monday, amateur players were […]
- Ball Goes Too Far, Files: The Story Behind Harbour Town's Bryson Range Extension April 15
  GolfDigest.com’s Shane Ryan documents the silly saga at Harbour Town where they had to combat long drives by erecting a temporary fence contraption to protect fans, workers and anyone near the 8th green.It would have been $100,000 if they could even do an unsightly permanent extension and a temporary solution as Riviera must undertake annually […]
- First Look At Renovated (Again) Muirfield Village April 15
  As the 2020 Memorial wrapped up play work had already begun on what Jack Nicklaus called his last chance to get the course where he wanted. With the 2021 edition not far way a PDF has been created to update players and caddies on the changes made. Most notable changes are at the 3rd, 4th […]
- Bougle Run Opens: 14-Hole Short Course At Barnbougle Dunes April 15
  As noted in a previous post about short course openings in 2021, Barnbougle Dunes has added a much-needed short course to compliment its two world class 18’s for that late afternoon fun or early morning warm-up. Coore and Crenshaw designed the “Bougle Run” course featuring twelve par-3s and two par-’s next to their Lost Farm […]
- The Quadrilateral: Major(s) News And Notes, April 15th, 2021 April 15
  The weekly news and notes edition to all free subscribers focuses on last week’s buried lede (second cut news) and shares a few more good reads.
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- R&A unveils Senior Open qualifying venues April 20
  Three of the South East’s finest golf courses have been named as qualifying venues for this year’s Senior Open Championship, which is... The post R&A unveils Senior Open qualifying venues appeared first on Golf News.
- Golfing in Egypt – Remember your visa and the covid rules April 20
  Egypt is becoming more and more popular as a golf destination. To travel to Egypt, a visa is required. Egypt, the country... The post Golfing in Egypt – Remember your visa and the covid rules appeared first on Golf News.
- Ping supports England Golf Trust’s drive to get disadvantaged kids into the game April 19
  The England Golf Trust has announced a three-year collaboration with PING to help support young golfers from disadvantaged and financially challenged backgrounds. The post Ping supports England Golf Trust’s drive to get disadvantaged kids into the game appeared first on Golf News.
- Catlin claims Austrian Open after five-hole play off April 19
  John Catlin claimed his third European Tour victory in just 13 events after the American triumphed at the Austrian Golf Open in... The post Catlin claims Austrian Open after five-hole play off appeared first on Golf News.
- England Golf updates scoring App April 14
  England Golf has announced that golfers can now pre-register and post scores from general play rounds at any rated course in England... The post England Golf updates scoring App appeared first on Golf News.
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- Swing Caddie SC300i Launch Monitor Review: The Complete Package April 14
  Swing Caddie recently announced that its SC300 launch monitor was discontinued and replaced by the SC300i. Since this is one of the most popular personal launch monitors on the market, I was interested in testing out the newer version to see any meaningful changes. In this review, I’ll go over the updates, testing results, and […]
- Things Change: Don’t Let Nostalgia Hold You Back April 7
  This past weekend a situation occurred that was an important reminder for me about golf, and how games change. It brought up an interesting “tug of war” that still occurs between the game’s past and future, particularly on how to improve and shoot lower scores. So I penned (well, typed) a little bit of a […]
- Our Masters Pool Is Live! Enter for Your Chance to Win Thousands of Dollars In Prizes April 5
  I’m excited to announce the first Practical Golf Masters Pool! This is your chance to draft a team of six golfers and compete against fellow readers for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes. Did I mention that it was free to enter?? Please read all of the rules and instructions carefully before […]
- Shot Scope PRO L1 Rangefinder Review: Hitting the Sweet Spot April 1
  Shot Scope made their name with GPS and shot-tracking. As you can see from our Shot Scope V3 review, they provide top-performing products in that space. However, this year, Shot Scope has branched out with the release of their PRO L1 laser rangefinder. This might seem like an odd choice given the crowded market in […]
- Spornia SPG-7 Review: The Best All-Around Practice Net For Your Money? March 23
  One of the most common questions I get from readers is what golf net I can recommend for home practice. At this point, it’s almost impossible to keep track of because there are so many low-cost practice nets available. But what I’ve found is that almost all of them are hard to recommend because there […]
- Pros vs. Joes: What You Can Learn From Strokes Gained Analysis of Tour Players Compared To Recreational Golfers March 10
  We all know that tour players are light years better than recreational golfers at every part of the game. But for a long time, it was hard to quantify the differences in performance when it came to tee shots, approach shots, wedge play and putting. With the advent of strokes gained analysis and plenty of […]
- The Longer Driver Shaft Experiment: Is Longer Better? March 1
  Anyone who pays attention to professional golf is aware of the explosion in distance. With modern analytics, we know more than ever that increasing distance off the tee gives golfers a better chance at lowering their scores. Keeping your card on the PGA Tour often comes down to a razor-thin margin. Players adding 10-20 yards […]
- Divot Board Review: My New Favorite Training Aid February 10
  Since I started Practical Golf, I have tested hundreds of products in almost every category imaginable. Because my time is limited, I’ve said no to hundreds more. Most of my “no’s” are for training aid inventions that continue to flood the market. Despite the inventor’s best interests, most of them are junk and will not […]
- The Complete Guide to Home Golf Simulators February 9
  Every golfer has dreams of playing a round of golf in the comfort of their own home. Having a home golf simulator is now within reach for many golfers due to advancements in technology and cost reductions. For a while, I’ve wanted to create a comprehensive guide for all of you. I finally got in touch […]
- Stiff vs Regular Flex: Everything You’ve Heard is Wrong [Truth Revealed] February 8
  The golf shaft industry is filled with myths and misinformation. One of the most popular decisions golfers face is whether to get a regular or stiff shaft in their irons, hybrids, fairway woods, and driver. Most resources will tell you to make that decision based on your swing speed. Unfortunately, they are wrong. There’s a […]
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- 5 Ways To Play More Golf In The Zone March 4
  Playing Golf In The Zone Whenever I ask players to describe their mental state during their best rounds, they all say very similar things, such as: Feeling confident Not having expectations or worries about score A sense of freedom Being&hellip The post 5 Ways To Play More Golf In The Zone appeared first on Instruction […]
- 10 Performance Habits To Crush It In 2021 January 7
  Now that 2020 is finally behind us, I’m sure that you are spending some time reflecting, resetting, and planning so that you can improve your performance and grow throughout the upcoming year. From the years that I’ve been coaching the&hellip The post 10 Performance Habits To Crush It In 2021 appeared first on Instruction For […]
- The Most Effective Pre Round Mental Routine For Golf December 15
  In this week’s lesson, I’d like to show you how my competitive players mentally prepare using an effective pre round mental routine. The game doesn’t start on the first tee. By the time you get to hit that first shot,&hellip The post The Most Effective Pre Round Mental Routine For Golf appeared first on Instruction […]
- Are you an Ego or Mastery Golfer? November 6
  David MacKenzie · Are you an Ego or Mastery Golfer? Let's find out From my experience there are 2 types of golfer – the ego golfer and the mastery golfer. These golfers represent 2 different mindsets and approaches to practice&hellip The post Are you an Ego or Mastery Golfer? appeared first on Instruction For The […]
- The Art of Putting October 15
  I’ve called this article “The Art of Putting”, because if you want to get better at it, it’s important that you become more of an artist and less of a technician on the greens. In this week’s lesson, I’d like&hellip The post The Art of Putting appeared first on Instruction For The Mental Game of […]
- The 7 Most Important Mental Skills For Golf October 4
  Mental skills for golf can be worked on with every round you play. 20 years ago, it was generally considered that the mental game of golf was something that you were born with, or not. But thanks to scientific research&hellip The post The 7 Most Important Mental Skills For Golf appeared first on Instruction For […]