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- Rory McIlroy's title chances thwarted early with costly short-game error February 16
  Rory McIlroy had success around the greens this week, but an untimely mistake wound up costing him a statement victory Sunday at the Genesis Invitational.
- What the fore? Adam Scott hits into group ahead on 15th hole at Riviera February 16
  Adam Scott said he didn't see Joel Dahmen and the group ahead when he hit into them on the 15th hole Sunday at Riviera.
- Harold Varner III laughs about chunked tee shot, but admits: 'Just sucks' February 16
  Harold Varner III had a bit of deja vú Sunday at the Genesis Invitational after chunking his tee shot at the par-4 10th at Riviera.
- What's in the bag: Genesis Invitational winner Adam Scott February 16
  Adam Scott fired a final-round 70 to win the Genesis Invitational for his first PGA Tour win since 2016. Here's a look inside his bag.
- Genesis Invitational purse payout: Adam Scott wins nearly $1.7 million February 16
  Here are the purse and FedExCup point breakdowns for winner Adam Scott and the rest of the players who made the cut at the Genesis Invitational.
- TT Postscript: Tiger Woods finishes dead last at Riviera February 16
  Tournament host Tiger Woods finished dead last at the Genesis Invitational at 11 over following a final-round 77 Sunday.
- Adam Scott (70) holds off Genesis field for first Tour win since 2016 February 16
  Fifteen years after his unofficial win at Riviera, Adam Scott held off a stacked field at the Genesis Invitational for his first PGA Tour win since 2016.
- Andrew Novak (66) closes birdie-birdie for maiden Korn Ferry title February 16
  Andrew Novak birdied each of his final two holes to earn his first career victory on the Korn Ferry Tour at the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
- Watch: Tiger Woods holes second-chance birdie from bunker at Riv's 17th February 16
  Watch highlights from Tiger Woods' final round Sunday at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.
- Tiger Tracker: Final-round 77 adds up to disappointing 11 over for week August 18
  Tiger Woods is seeking his record 83rd career PGA Tour victory at this week's Genesis Invitational, but also his first win at Riviera CC. We're tracking the tournament host.
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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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- "What have I got to lose" Adam Scott, Riviera Prevail At The Genesis February 17
  Just how we never would have drawn this one up.Adam Scott posted a one-under-par 70 under sunny, one-club breezy conditions to slip away from early finishers Sung Kang, Scott Brown and fellow third round co-leader Matt Kuchar. The win is Scott’s second at Riviera, but first for the record books after his 2005 36-hole win […]
- Varner's Not-Intentional Lay-Up At 10: To Show Or Not To Show A Bad Shot? February 17
  Harold Varner (purple shirt) just off Riviera’s 10th tee short of the first fairway bunker. Leading the Genesis Invitational at the time, Harold Varner hit an unfortunate 129-yard tee shot at Riviera’s 10th and ultimately made double bogey. Yet CBS did not show the shot for almost an hour. (Other issues with the broadcast were […]
- Genesis Roundup: Primed For A Stellar Final Round At Riviera With Scott, Kuchar, McIlroy Tied At The Top February 15
  Golf Gods, you’ve gotten us this far. Now don’t mess up the glorious 2020 Genesis we’ve got on our hands.After three days of ideal weather and nine of the world’s top 10, it should come as little surprise to see a leaderboard topped by names like McIlroy, Kuchar and Scott, with lurkers like Johnson and […]
- Condensed Schedule Blues: These Guys Are...Pacing Themselves February 15
  We’ve been spoiled by a sensational field this week at Riviera, perhaps adding to the attention given to next week’s WGC Mexico City Championship facing some noticeable absences. It seems absurd to offer this reminder on the fan-unfriendly topic of scheduling dynamics: there are too many options over a season, too many obligations, and too […]
- Couples On Premier League: "You want to win one of these things or you want to win the L.A. Open?" February 14
  Greg Hardwig of the Naples News talked to Champions playing this week’s Chubb Classic and asked Fred Couples, Tom Lehman, Bernhard Langer and Jack Nicklaus about the proposed Premier Golf League. Two-time Genesis Invitational winner—yeah I went there—Fred Couples thinks the PGA Tour essentially has a prestige component that a new tour just does not […]
- Finally Golf Makes The News For The Right Reasons: Researchers Say It's A Recipe For Longevity February 14
  Researchers followed nearly 5,900 adults 65 and up over a decade and are prepared to say at least once-a-month golfers are going to live longer (well, 8% chance). Finally, golf makes national headlines for a good reason!From a WebMD story:The study will be presented later this month at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference […]
- Of Course Tiger's First Hole Eagle Putt Was 24 Feet, 8 Inches February 14
  The stars keep aligning this week at the Genesis Invitational, as Tiger’s first hole eagle putt measured out at 24 feet, 8 inches according to ShotLink. Just over two weeks since Kobe Bryant’s passing, the former No, 24 and No. 8 of the Los Angeles Lakers, here is Woods’ eagle putt en route to an […]
- Rory: "If they want to try to contain what we do as touring professionals, I'm all for that." February 13
  It’s rare in golf history to have an active player call for sensible regulation or a splitting off of the pros from amateurs, but Rory McIlroy did it yesterday at Riviera.Speaking in advance of the Genesis Invitational, answering a question from the LA Times’ Mike James who filed this piece on the distance debate:Q. Rory, […]
- Genesis Invitational: Golf Gods, Please Give Us Follow The Sun Part 2! February 13
  We have nine of the top ten, a non-rainy forecast, and in a storyline only Hollywood could muster up, Tiger Woods on the cusp of his 83rd PGA Tour win to break Sam Snead’s record. The golf in this week’s Genesis Invitational is at Riviera Country Club where…—Tiger Woods made his debut as a 16 […]
- Rory And Justin: Two Different Views On Riviera's Tenth February 13
  By now many are probably weary of hearing about Riviera’s wily 10th hole. Annual discussions of design dynamics that produce magical play and baffling decisions has been covered pretty extensively. So here is more on George Thomas and Billy Bell’s 311-yard gem!Two top-5 players, two views on how to play a hole where the lay-up […]
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- Goddard wins Portguese Amateur February 16
  Hertfordshire’s Harry Goddard fired four birdies in his final five holes to claim a stunning victory in the 90th Portuguese Amateur Championship. The post Goddard wins Portguese Amateur appeared first on Golf News.
- European Tour postpones Far East events due to coronavirus February 15
  Two European Tour tournaments have been postponed because of the outbreak of the coronavirus. The post European Tour postpones Far East events due to coronavirus appeared first on Golf News.
- Wirral Council commits to municipal course investment February 14
  Wirral Council’s announcement last June that it was planning to sell off two of its four municipal golf courses to private operators... The post Wirral Council commits to municipal course investment appeared first on Golf News.
- Rory’s back on top of the world February 12
  Rory McIlroy has returned to the top of the world rankings for the first time in five years after replacing Brooks Koepka.... The post Rory’s back on top of the world appeared first on Golf News.
- Golf for a good cause in 2020 with Brittany Ferries February 12
  Normandy Charity Classic – 18 June 2020 Now’s a great time for golfers to plan their 2020 travel- and this year there’s... The post Golf for a good cause in 2020 with Brittany Ferries appeared first on Golf News.
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- 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 […]
- Callaway Super Hybrid Review: A Real Solution to a Big Problem January 26
  I’ve heard it many times before: “I can’t hit a fairway wood to save my life.” Hitting a solid 3-wood off the deck is one of the tougher things to do in golf. The shaft is long, there’s very little loft, and you’re probably facing a longer shot. Let’s face it; the situation can be […]
- Swing Caddie SC200 Plus Launch Monitor Review: Still a Great Value With New Features January 26
  Swing Caddie recently introduced the SC200 Plus launch monitor as a replacement for its SC200 model. Almost all features have remained the same, but they have added swing speed mode – which allows you to measure your swing speed without hitting a ball. I’ve had a chance to test the SC200 Plus, and I’ll share […]
- Voice Caddie G1 GPS Watch Review: The Best Value in the Premium GPS Market Right Now January 9
  I talk a lot about strategy, and how it can really lower your scores. One of the pillars of course management is knowing your yardages to various points on the golf course, which is why I have always advocated most golfers using GPS technology. My number one strategic recommendation relies on knowing the back yardage […]
- What Can You Actually Control in Your Golf Game? Here Are the Big 5 January 7
  Focus on what you can control and accept what you can’t. Some variation of this phrase appears in religious texts, self-help books, and social media accounts that supply endless inspirational quotes. It’s one of the most clichéd (and essential) concepts out there. When it comes to golf, control is perhaps one of the most significant […]
- Golf Ball Speed: The King of Distance December 16
  Most golfers want to know how to add distance to their game, and they should. Hitting it farther gives you a better opportunity to post lower scores. How can you do it? In my opinion, having a laser-sharp focus on increasing your golf ball speed is the way to get it done. In this article, […]
- Mizuno MP-20 Irons Review: Blending the Perfect Set December 9
  Few things in golf can replicate the clean, scintillating aesthetics of a straight muscle-back blade. In the category of blade irons, Mizuno has long been recognized as a true industry leader. Both amateurs and professionals agree, there’s something special about Mizuno forgings. Case in point? Mizuno pays very few players to use their products on […]
- 30 Million Shots Analyzed: Here Are 4 Mistakes That Are Holding Golfers Back [Shot Scope Data Revealed] November 25
  For years, anecdotal information dominated the discussion of golf improvement. It still does in many circles. With newer technology, we have more reliable data on which to base decisions, rather than guess. In my experience, taking a healthy dose (but not too much) of this information can help players improve. One of the most interesting […]
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- 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 […]
- 10 Ways To Improve Your Game Over The Winter Months December 18
  For those of you that are feeling colder temperatures and seeing shorter days, you’re probably thinking about how you can maintain (or even improve) your game over the winter months, so that you are ready to make 2020 your best&hellip The post 10 Ways To Improve Your Game Over The Winter Months appeared first on […]
- How To Take Your Range Game To The Golf Course December 5
  When golfers hear that I’m a performance coach for golf, the most common question I get asked is “So why can’t I take my range game to the course?” A golfer will often tell me how good they are in&hellip The post How To Take Your Range Game To The Golf Course appeared first on […]
- How To Avoid Negative Thinking In Golf November 26
  It’s easy to talk about the mental game of golf as being mental strategies that only apply to your golf game, but the reality is, how you live your life and deal with the challenges we face off the course,&hellip The post How To Avoid Negative Thinking In Golf appeared first on Instruction For The […]
- Developing A Winning Mindset For Golf November 12
  Developing a winning mindset for golf should be a fundamental part of your game improvement plan. In fact, identifying a student’s current “Mindset” is the first area we cover in my mental coaching program for a very good reason –&hellip The post Developing A Winning Mindset For Golf appeared first on Instruction For The Mental […]