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• PGA Tour Champions releases schedule for 2021 to conclude 'super season' November 24
  The PGA Tour Champions has a 25-event schedule for 2021 that concludes a ''super season'' because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Post-major media tours take on different look in COVID-19 era November 24
  Major champions usually promote their triumphs and their sponsors after a win, but the look and feel was different in 2020.
• Sixteen players invited to U.S. Walker Cup practice session November 24
  Sixteen of the top amateurs in the country have been invited to attend next month's U.S. Walker Cup practice session.
• Vanderbilt's John Augenstein 'energized' to turn pro, forego final semester November 23
  Vanderbilt's John Augenstein has decided to forego his final semester at Vanderbilt and turn professional.
• Charles Barkley, Phil Mickelson take on Stephen Curry, Peyton Manning in The Match: Champions for Change November 23
  Charles Barkley and Phil Mickelson will face Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning in “The Match: Champions for Change.”
• Robert Streb makes big bounce back in Official World Golf Ranking November 23
  Robert Streb moved to his highest position on the Official World Golf Ranking in nearly four years, thanks to his victory at the RSM Classic.
• In first start since Women's PGA title, Sei Young Kim wins again November 22
  Sei Young Kim won the Pelican Women's Championship on Sunday for her second straight victory, closing with an even-par 70 for a 3-stroke victory over Ally McDonald.
• Kevin Kisner goes back to trusty irons, nearly wins RSM Classic November 22
  Kevin Kisner put the irons he won the 2014 RSM Classic with back in play this week and finished runner-up at Sea Island.
• RSM Classic payout: Robert Streb earns nearly $1.2 million November 22
  Purse payout and FedExCup points breakdown for RSM Classic winner Robert Streb and the rest of the players who made the cut.
• Dustin Johnson almost switched to longer driver shaft before Masters win November 22
  Dustin Johnson practiced with a 47-inch driver on the Tuesday of Masters week before going on to win at Augusta National.

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• 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 […]
• Spotlight: Swing easy, big or small, at New Orleans’ Stonebridge Golf Club November 16
  We can’t get enough of New Orleans: The food … the folks … the festivities … And how about the fairways! The local golf scene hustles with a tidy collection of layouts within the city and another collection on the West Bank. Quick tourist tip: The “West Bank” is actually east of New Orleans’ central […]
• Spotlight: Tour 18 Dallas brings the most famous holes in the US into one round November 7
  It looks like we’re going to get not one, but two looks at Augusta National within about five months from fall of 2020 to April of 2021. Tantalizing, amirite? Of course, watching The Masters on TV is exciting, but the chances of any of us actually getting to play the course and the holes of […]
• Spotlight: The Bridges Golf Club in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex October 28
  The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is a bustling and busy scene. Thankfully there are quiet escapes if you know where to look. Metroplex golfers in the know will key you in on the solitude available in Gunter, Texas at The Bridges Golf Club, located north of downtown Dallas on Highway 289. The Bridges is one of […]
• Pleasant Valley Golf Club offers serenity near Washington D.C. October 20
  The Washington D.C. Beltway can be a loud, blustery place – especially in an election year. That makes the serenity of a day spent at Pleasant Valley Golf Club worth savoring. This golf course void of a residential component presents a natural, scenic and quiet 18 holes just 25 minutes west of the district. Located […]

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• "Who could have imagined just five years ago that Jordan Spieth and Fowler...would both be ranked outside the top 50 and all but forgotten heading into 2021?" November 24
  A variation of that question gets asked pretty frequently of most anyone who calls themselves a golf writer and there are no easy answers. Derek Lawrenson highlights the recent struggles of Rickie Fowler’s efforts to retool his swing in his weekly Daily Mail column and writes:The Californian has played in 18 consecutive tournaments without so […]
• The Shirtless Shark Really, Really Enjoys Playing Fetch With His Dog November 23
  The New York Post’s Nicki Gostin handles the big picture, well, better than most details. Also for non-Gram users, their hefty roundup of the best comments is below. Though you can always “view comments” on the post and see the comedic best of humanity in these dark times. View this post on Instagram A post […]
• CBS News On Renewed Interest In Golf And Late Nine-Hole Rounds November 23
  CBS Moneywatch’s Megan Cerullo doesn’t tell us much we haven’t already read about golf in the pandemic. Still, after years of stories about the decline of the sport’s participation numbers, it’s worth noting pieces like this one, if nothing else to highlight that a resurgence in the game had nothing to do with the opportunity […]
• "The Masters laid waste to the notion of social justice causing sports' TV ratings decline" November 23
  Yahoo’s Shalise Manza Young points out that a 51% decline in Masters ratings was in line with other drops in major sports, placing it as the fourth-worst on the list of significant events after the Stanley Cup, Preakness and the U.S. Open final round 56% drop. Since almost no golfers partook in social justice causes […]
• RSM: Streb Holds Off Kisner Thanks To One of 2020's Best Shots November 23
  I can’t say from the parts I watched that we’ll be talking about 2020’s RSM Classic years or even days from now. But Robert Streb did pull off a couple of minor miracles, starting with an out-of-nowhere week, as documented by Golfweek’s Adam Schupak:Streb hasn’t finished in the top 125 in the FedEx Cup standings […]
• 439 Yards: It's The Agronomy And The Altitude! November 23
  The European Tour kicked off three weeks in South Africa with a bang that got plenty of attention on social media: Wilco Nienaber’s 439-yard drive during the Joburg Open’s first round. The huge number took on added interest Sunday when Nienaber contended, ultimately finishing second to Joachim Hansen. But the 20-year-old and his prodigious length—a […]
• "Masters Final Round Rating Down 51 percent, Lowest Since 1957" And Yet... November 20
  Paulsen at SportsMediaWatch summarizes the 2020 Masters ratings and overall huge declines with 2020’s one-off November playing. Dustin Johnson’s win sank 51% in ratings and 48% in viewership from Tiger Woods’ iconic win last year, which aired in an even earlier timeslot (9 AM rather than 10), but on the tournament’s usual April weekend (6.9, […]
• The Modest Beginnings Of Golf's 2020 Major Champions November 19
  NEVER give up on your dreams. From Carolinas Junior Boys' Champion to @TheMasters record-setter. The Carolinas couldn't be prouder of @DJohnsonPGA's accomplishments in this great game. #MondayMotivation at #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/xZ8mz49SmK— Carolinas Golf Assoc (@CGAgolf1909) November 16, 2020 Nothing against elite country clubs or clubby junior golf circuits, but 2020’s three major championships were each won […]
• R.I.P. Leonard Kamsler November 19
  Longtime and revered golf photographer Leonard Kamsler has passed. He was 85.Golf Digest’s Peter Morrice put together this tribute to Kamsler with some of his best images and wrote:Kamsler took assignments in other fields as well, working for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice and the Harlem Globetrotters. He even […]
• State Of The Game 108: The Masters With Lukas Michel November 19
  Lukas Michel played the 2020 Masters and joined Rod Morri, Mike Clayton and yours truly to talk about the experience. Naturally we got sidetracked on distance talk because that’s what we do. But we also managed to cover a lot about Michel’s special week in Augusta include his practice rounds, favorite holes and the amateur […]

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• Golf is back! Courses in England can reopen from December 2 November 24
  Online tee sheets are filling up fast at golf clubs all over England following the government’s announcement that golf courses in England... The post Golf is back! Courses in England can reopen from December 2 appeared first on Golf News.
• Hunting, sailing, golfing and gambling: How the British elite spend their leisure time November 24
  The way you spend your leisure time can reveal a lot about you. For example, how wealthy you are and even who... The post Hunting, sailing, golfing and gambling: How the British elite spend their leisure time appeared first on Golf News.
• Ford secures top-five finish in 2020 Challenge Tour rankings November 22
  Kent’s Matt Ford and Midlander Richard Mansell have both won guaranteed starts on next season’s European Tour after finishing inside the top... The post Ford secures top-five finish in 2020 Challenge Tour rankings appeared first on Golf News.
• Tiger to make competitive debut with son November 19
  Tiger Woods is to make his competitive debut playing alongside his 11-year-old son Charlie when the pair compete in the 2020 PNC... The post Tiger to make competitive debut with son appeared first on Golf News.
• MPs to debate re-opening of golf courses November 18
  UK Members of Parliament are to hold a debate next week on the re-opening of golf courses in England. As a direct... The post MPs to debate re-opening of golf courses appeared first on Golf News.

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• Musing on The 2020 Masters: 3 Takeaways for Your Mental Game November 17
  Like everyone else in the golf world, I was thoroughly entertained this past weekend as I watched many of the world’s best players try their best to win a Green Jacket. While I keenly observed their prodigious swings and marveled at their short game prowess, part of me remained on the lookout for subtle clues […]
• Titleist TSi2 & TSi3 Driver Review: Combining Speed and Forgiveness November 16
  Since its release in the fall of 2018, the Titleist TS Driver line has been one of the most popular drivers on the PGA Tour and beyond. The TS drivers also firmly entrenched Titleist as one of the category leaders and finally shed their reputation of making “slow and spinny” drivers. Not surprisingly, Titleist now […]
• Falling Into, and Getting Out of, Golf’s Deepest Trap November 10
  Before golf, my sport was beer-league softball. Our team was brutal, but we sure had fun. After every game, we’d gather in a semi-circle around the tailgate of Terry’s truck, have a beer or two, and decide who’d be the latest recipient of the coveted “trophy” … a wooden leg adorned with baseball hose and […]
• Voice Caddie SL1 Rangefinder Review: They Nailed the GPS Integration! November 10
  Recently, Voice Caddie released their SL1 Rangefinder. Interestingly, it offers a combination of features that no other product has on the market right now (not even Bushnell). The SL1 integrates GPS, laser, and green undulation technology, allowing it to offer golfers multiple data points when they consider their target and club selection. After testing it […]
• What Are Average Driver Distances for Amateur Golfers? November 2
  There is a lot of talk these days about driver distance and its impact on the game. This is not really a new topic as the same discussions happened when Tiger first made a splash on the pro tour. Separate from the pro tours, this leaves many amateurs wondering if they are hitting their driver […]
• WHOOP Review: A Stronger Connection to Your Health October 30
  Like many golfers, I signed up for a WHOOP this summer after learning that the PGA Tour was distributing the bands to players, caddies, officials and golf journalists. The decision came after PGA Tour player Nick Watney decided to seek out a Covid-19 test after noticing abnormal readings from his WHOOP, which is a band […]
• Utility (Driving) Iron Guide: Should Golfers Consider Putting One in the Bag? October 27
  Over the past few years, utility irons (sometimes referred to as driving irons) have become a growing category in the golf equipment industry. Almost every major manufacturer is making them now. Compared to traditional long irons, a utility iron’s design can offer higher ball speeds and launch angles. In theory, it makes them a suitable […]
• Fight Fire With Fire: How Practicing Opposites Can Fight Extremes in Your Golf Swing October 20
  Golf can be a remarkably counterintuitive game. We’re taught to perform the same technique repeatedly to gain proficiency as a ball striker. But what if going completely off the script and doing the complete opposite of what you usually do can make you a better player? In this article, I will introduce you to a […]
• What is a Good Golf Handicap? October 19
  Golf is a relative game, but still a competitive one. Whether it is prestigious tournaments, local club matches, or just competing with how you played last month, golfers are always looking for a way to measure themselves against other golfers. For many, a handicap provides this measurement. Which begs the question – what is a […]
• Golf is a Series of Independent Decisions October 13
  I’ve been playing golf for close to 25 years now. As I learn more and more about the game, there are lessons “hiding in plain sight” that I wish I knew when I was first taking up the game. In this article, I’d like to explore a concept that eluded me for a long time. […]

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• Sei Young Kim wins Pelican Women's by 3 strokes November 23
  Sei Young Kim won the Pelican Women's Championship on Sunday for her second straight victory, closing with an even-par 70 for a 3-stroke victory over Ally McDonald.
• Streb outlasts Kisner in playoff, wins RSM Classic November 22
  Robert Streb got his first PGA Tour victory in six years by outlasting Kevin Kisner to win the RSM Classic on the second playoff hole.
• Steph Curry and Phil Mickelson already taking shots at Charles Barkley's golf swing November 22
  Charles Barkley was minding his own business in advance of his match with Phil Mickelson against Steph Curry and Peyton Manning. That didn't stop Curry and Mickelson.
• Hansen makes up 3 shots in 9 holes for Euro win November 22
  Joachim B. Hansen of Denmark overturned a three-shot deficit with nine holes remaining to win his first European Tour title at the Joburg Open on Sunday.
• McDonald has ace, but Kim leads by 5 after flurry November 21
  Sei Young Kim reeled off four straight birdies to shoot a 6-under 64 and increase her lead at the LPGA Tour's Pelican Women's Championship to 5 strokes.
• Streb pads lead entering RSM Classic final round November 21
  Robert Streb increased his lead at the RSM Classic to three strokes after shooting a 67 on Saturday. Zach Johnson and Bronson Burgoon are tied for second.
• Kim holds 1-shot lead over McDonald at Pelican November 21
  Second-ranked Sei Young Kim shot a 5-under 65 Friday in the Pelican Women's Championship to take a one-stroke lead over Ally McDonald into the weekend
• Streb leads Villegas by 2 shots at RSM Classic November 20
  After hitting the cart path with his tee shot, Robert Streb made a 12-foot putt on the 18th hole for an eagle and a 9-under 63. He leads Camilo Villegas by 2 strokes at the RSM Classic.
• Amid tragic year, Villegas shoots 64, tied for lead November 19
  Camilo Villegas, whose 2-year-old daughter died in July while going through chemotherapy after developing tumors, had his best round on the PGA Tour in four years, shooting a 6-under 64 at the RSM Classic.
• Popov masters wind, leads LPGA event after 64 November 19
  Sophia Popov shot a 6-under 64 in windy conditions to take a 2-stroke lead over Ashleigh Buhai after the first round of the LPGA Tour's Pelican Women's Championship.

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• Streb leads RSM Classic; Kim leads Pelican Championship | Golf Central | Golf Channel November 21
• Camilo Villegas, Matt Wallace set pace at RSM Classic with 64s | Golf Central | Golf Channel November 20
• Stewart Cink making 600th career PGA Tour start | Golf Central | Golf Channel November 19
• Will Rory McIlroy ever complete career Grand Slam? | Morning Drive | Golf Channel November 18
• Webb Simpson, Sungjae Im, Justin Rose headline field at RSM Classic | Golf Central | Golf Channel November 18
• Dustin Johnson spins a record at 84th Masters Tournament | Golf Central | Golf Channel November 17
• After Masters win, what is next for Dustin Johnson? | Morning Drive | Golf Channel November 16
• Fill in the Blank: Tiger Woods' first round at The Masters | Morning Drive | Golf Channel November 13
• Most Overlooked Storylines at The Masters | Morning Drive | Golf Channel November 12
• Rory McIlroy’s quest for the career grand slam at The Masters | Morning Drive | Golf Channel November 11

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• WE TRIED IT – Boot Buddy Ultimate Boot Cleaning Tool November 24
  There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In[...] The post WE TRIED IT – Boot Buddy Ultimate Boot Cleaning Tool appeared first on MyGolfSpy.
• Sir Nick Faldo Shares His Secrets | NPG 66 November 23
  Sir Nick Faldo joins us as a special guest in this week's NPG. We talk the Masters, the Distance Problem, and more. The post Sir Nick Faldo Shares His Secrets | NPG 66 appeared first on MyGolfSpy.
• Golf Tee Test November 23
  How do these "innovative" tees stand up against a wooden tee? The post Golf Tee Test appeared first on MyGolfSpy.
• Testers Wanted – Top Flite Gamer Golf Ball November 19
  Apply Now The post Testers Wanted – Top Flite Gamer Golf Ball appeared first on MyGolfSpy.
• First Look: Bettinardi 2021 Putter Lines November 19
  Keeping with their November tradition, Bettinardi has unveiled the Bettinardi 2021 Studio Stock, Queen B, and Inovai putter lines. The post First Look: Bettinardi 2021 Putter Lines appeared first on MyGolfSpy.