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20-year-old amateur golfer becomes PGA Tour champion but can't collect prize money
A 20-year-old amateur golfer became a PGA Tour champion Sunday.
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20-year-old amateur golfer becomes PGA Tour champion but can't collect prize money
A 20-year-old amateur golfer became a PGA Tour champion Sunday.
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From Ben Hogan to Tiger Woods, golf's oldest major has produced some iconic champions
The cradle of golf has witnessed many of the finest performances in the game’s history. Gray skies, piercing rain, howling wind and a looming sense of history await any player who challenges the British Open.
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Lee Trevino has a clever setup trick for making all short putts
In today's edition of Play Smart, we look at a tip from Lee Trevino on how to make all of your short putts.
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10 short-game rules that every golfer should follow
If you want to be a great golfer, you must have a reliable short game. Here are 10 rules every golfer should follow around the greens.
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Tiger Woods breaking Sam Snead's record? Don't bet against him, says Notah Begay
Will Tiger Woods break Sam Snead’s record? Don’t bet against him, says one of Woods’ longtime friends.
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The U.S. Open’s tricky tee boxes are forcing players to make this adjustment
The par-3 11th hole requires little more than a sand wedge, but players are teeing the ball high and letting it fly. Here's why.
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The best way to practice if you want to get better quickly
There are lots of different ways to practice, and most of them will help you. But Dr. Greg Rose describes the best of all.
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WATCH: Sam Ryder hits hole-in-one on 'party hole' 16th at Phoenix Open, causes pandemonium
The American sent the crowd in a beer-throwing frenzy.
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Golf legend Lee Elder, first Black player to compete in the Masters, dies at 87
One of the most inspirational golfers of all time -- and a 2021 Masters honorary starter -- has died
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One 'disturbing' habit holding back amateur golfers from getting better
Speaking at GOLF's Top 100 Teachers Summit, Matt Killen said there's 1 thing limiting amateurs from playing better golf. And it's an easy fix.
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Are you standing over the golf ball too long? A new study has some answers
In today's Play Smart, we're nerding out over the results of a new golf study from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Eric Alpenfels.
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Masters 2021: Here's how much money every player made at the Masters
Check out our complete list of how much money each player in the field came away with at the 2021 Masters at Augusta National.
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Tiger Woods injury update: What we know about his recovery from crash
Tiger Woods was moved from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center two days after a car crash left him with serious injuries.
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Pebble Beach blues: Why there aren't more top-ranked tour pros playing in this iconic event
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am has no top-10 players in the field and just three from the top 20. So what gives? A confluence of factors.
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Is this golf ball embedded in the cup a hole-in-one? Here's what we learned
This mind-bending photo had everybody asking: Is a ball embedded in the side of the cup a hole-in-one? Here's what we learned tracking down the answer.
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The Masters green jacket do's and don'ts, according to Bubba Watson
The Masters green jacket has its coat customs. Bubba Watson, who won the tournament in 2011 and 2014, recently discussed them.
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The *real* reason Bryson DeChambeau won the 2020 U.S. Open
Yes, Bryson DeChambeau crushes his tee shots, but he didn't win the U.S. Open simply because he's long. Here's how he actually slayed Winged Foot.
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1 surprising warm up mistake is costing golfers both distance and accuracy
Follow a more dynamic warmup routine, then pair that with a range warm up, and you'll be getting your heart pumping in a way that will help your golf.
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PGA Tour pro shares his mind-blowing, late-night Augusta National hijinks
A hopped fence, a midnight jog on Magnolia Lane and a secret tour of the Augusta National champions locker room highlight Ricky Barnes' 2003 Masters memory.
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What are players saying about conditions at the PGA Championship? 'The ball doesn’t fly very far here'
At the PGA Championship, players were asked about TPC Harding Park and the cooler weather and how it impacts their game.
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Swing By Numbers: New Study Unlocks 6 Swing Secrets | Golf Digest
GolfTEC tested 30,000 players to find out what makes a great swing great
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Why you should always aim for the middle of the green (not the pin!)
Aiming for the middle of the green isn't just safe, it's a statistically smart play. And if it's good enough for PGA Tour players, it's good enough for you.
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This Augusta National event fires up Jack Nicklaus more than the Masters
When Jack Nicklaus starts talking about his play in Augusta National’s Jamboree, you can immediately see that he cares.
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How Tiger Woods is still playing golf during the coronavirus shutdown
Tiger Woods is still able to play golf during the coronavirus shutdown by following specific precautions, he told Jim Nantz.
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Missing another tradition unlike any other: The Masters' honorary starters
Under ordinary circumstances, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player would signal the beginning of the Masters with ceremonial tee shots. Instead, we'll be waiting until Nov. 12
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With dwindling golf options left in Monterey, a secret mission was in order
With many courses on the Monterey Peninsula shuttered due to coronavirus concerns, my golf buddy and I had to get creative.
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Tiger Woods to Skip The Players Championship
Tiger Woods will sit out The Players Championship due to a stiff back
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Golf equipment truths: How to know when you should consider irons geared for a better player
Golf equipment truths: Here are some quick tips to follow when considering making a purchase on a set of irons geared for a better player
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Four short-game shots every pro has mastered, and how you can, too - Golf Digest
Tour pros make these four short-game shots look easy. Here's how you can add them to your repertoire
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An inside look at why Tiger Woods’ post-surgery swing is clicking
We studied Tiger Woods’ swing from the Zozo Championship: Here are three reasons his post-surgery swing is working so well
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21 times a hole-in-one absolutely doesn't count
Aces are great fun, but not every hole-in-one counts as an ace, even though golfers would love to claim them. Here are the unwritten rules.
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How to make the putts you know you should make - Golf Digest
When you're putting inside four feet, it should be automatic -- but you still miss some, right? David Leadbetter has the keys to help you.
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USGPA Championship 2019 round two tee times, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
Defending champion Brooks Koepka made an inspired start at the PGA Championship with a dominant display that for several hours seemed destined to give him a big lead after the first round on Thursday.
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PGA Tour trainer: This is an underrated secret to hitting the ball longer - Golf
More strength isn't always the key to hitting your ball farther. In fact, it can often hurt you. Just ask this GOLF Top 100 Teacher.
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Masters 2019: Sports world pours in tributes to Tiger Woods in wake of historic Masters title - Golf Digest
Masters 2019: Sports world pours in tributes to Tiger Woods in wake of historic Masters title
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Jack Nicklaus writes 'Love Letter' to the Masters, Augusta National
Jack Nicklaus walked the nine holes Wednesday during the Par 3 Contest a day before the 83rd Masters at Augusta National. He admitted afterward that walking is not nearly as easy for him as it once…
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Best Apps For Golfers - Golf Digest
Whether you're looking to kill time in a waiting room or track your favorite pairing, the best smartphone apps make the job faster, easier and more immersive.
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2019 Masters: Best storylines, Tiger Woods' chances, Augusta secrets
This week we discuss the best storylines (that you haven't heard about) for the Masters, Tiger Woods's chances at Augusta National and more.
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Golf Mental Game Tips: What is your golf personality type? - Golf
Looking to improve your golf mental game? We've got some tips for you, and it all starts with understanding what personality type you are.
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What you should copy—and what you definitely shouldn't—from a tour player - Golf Digest
For every feature of a tour player's game worth mimicking, there are several you should intentionally ignore
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The Wisdom of Johnny Miller: A collection of his most candid and provocative commentary - Golf Digest
As he prepares to sign off as NBC's lead golf analyst, Johnny Miller's words about his career and the game still resonate
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The best Golf Digest Podcasts of 2018 - Golf Digest
Listen again to a year of engaging discussions, fun arguments and exceptional reporting on the Golf Digest Podcast
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Simplify Your Tee Shots - Golf Digest
Get your swing on plane and feel the proper motion.
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2018 Ryder Cup - The United States lost the Ryder Cup and now the second-guessing and drama have really begun
The U.S. had an ugly week in Paris. And since the event has ended, things have only gotten uglier. But this is what happens when either team loses -- second-guessing, bickering and drama.
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Hank Haney: When you should putt and when you should chip from off the green - Golf Digest
Hank Haney explains when you should keep your wedge in your bag from off the green. Here's a tip on how to learn the speed.
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The British Open gave us a look at the new Tiger Woods reality
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — The proof was there Sunday at Carnoustie. It stood out like the traditional Sunday red shirt Tiger Woods was wearing while fighting to...
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Tiger Woods Working Down Checklist to Winning Again | Golf Channel
Tiger Woods has passed nearly every test in his latest comeback, and it now only seems like a matter of time before he puts it all together.
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Mickelson's misstep: No biggie, or end of golf as we know it?
Out of contention in the third round of the U.S. Open, Phil Mickelson made a stunning move that had announcers comparing him to John Daly and Roberto Duran.
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Masters 2018: Patrick Reed's real problem might be that people just don't know him - Golf Digest
Patrick Reed's complicated public image could be a reflection of distance more than anything else.
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Golf - Not for sale - The two homes Augusta National can't buy
Augusta National, home to the U.S. Masters, may be one of the most exclusive and powerful golf clubs in the world but even its mighty coffers do not hold enough money to convince two neighbouring homeowners to relocate.
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Masters 2018: Let's dissect this photo of the Champions Dinner
We can't say for sure what was discussed, but we can draw some conclusions based on the photographic evidence.
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Masters 2018: Let's dissect this photo of the Champions Dinner
We can't say for sure what was discussed, but we can draw some conclusions based on the photographic evidence.
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Tiger Mania: The media hype, fans' hope in the run-up to Tiger Woods' latest comeback - Golf Digest
Tiger Mania: The media hype, fans' hope in the run-up to Tiger Woods' latest comeback
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Phil Mickelson asks kid if he should lay up. Kid delivers Phil-esque response - Golf Digest
Phil Mickelson asks kid if he should lay up during the final round at TPC Boston. Kid delivers Phil-esque response
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Golfer achieves one-in-a-gazillion feat - Golf Digest
Golfer achieves one-in-a-gazillion feat. What Peggy Lynn Hicks accomplished defies human understanding of probability.
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Here's a golf workout you've probably never thought of trying (and definitely can't pull off) - Golf Digest
Here's an unorthodox golf workout you've probably never thought of trying (and definitely can't pull off)
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The "golf butler" program sounds highly unnecessary - Golf Digest
The "golf butler" program at CordeValle resort in San Martin, California sounds like a highly unnecessary job
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U.S. Open Friday rundown: Fowler flies, stars struggle and a Tiger update - Golf Digest
U.S. Open Friday rundown: Rickie Fowler flies, stars like Rory, DJ struggle and a Tiger Woods update
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U.S. Open 2017: Erin Hills will be physical test; midweek rain could yield low scores - CBSSports.com
Erin Hills is a monster, the USGA is better than you think and Dustin Johnson remains the favorite
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Player cards 127 in U.S. Open qualifier, misses cut by 55 strokes - Golf Digest
Player at an Alabama local U.S. Open qualifier cards 127 at RTJ Trail -- Silver Lakes, misses cut by 55 strokes
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5 Fundamentals To Better Golf - Golf Digest
Simple tips to score from LPGA Tour rookie Mariah Stackhouse.
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What it took for Sergio Garcia to finally win a major - Golf Digest
En route to his Masters title, the once prickly Spaniard figured out his problem hadn’t been a golf thing, but a life thing
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The Masters Golf Tournament up close | Reuters
Golfers from around the world teed up for the 81st U.S. Masters tournament this week, after six-time winner Jack Nicklaus took the opening ceremonial tee shot on Thursday.
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23-year-old golf prodigy Justin Thomas had a 3-hour conversation with Jack Nicklaus and now he is on fire
The hottest golfer in the world is Justin Thomas and he is about to join the sport's next generation of elite golfers.
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Golf’s most beloved figure, Arnold Palmer, dies at 87 - Golfweek
Arnold Palmer, a seven-time major winner who brought golf to the masses and became the most beloved figure in the game, died Sunday.
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The Masters 2016: how do you become a member at Augusta, the most exclusive golf club in the world?
Staged at the Augusta National Country Club each year, the Masters is the world's premier golf major in the sporting calendar.
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Want to play golf with Bill Murray? Here's your chance | Golf Digest
You have an opportunity to tee it up with Carl Spackler.
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Winner's Bag: Vaughn Taylor at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | Golf Digest
Winner's Bag: Vaughn Taylor at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
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Today in questionable golf attire: Playing in flip-flops | Golf Digest
he other day we discussed the merits of playing golf in spandex leggings, which, with the exception of maybe Mick Jagger or Richard Simmons, is really only a dilemma for half the population.
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Here are the tee times for the 2015 PGA Championship: The Loop
Although there’s not the same imaginative construction as the British Open’s pairings, the tee times for the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits nevertheless feature a host of intriguing groups. Here are the some of the noteworthy tee t
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Australia's Jason Day birdies the last to win the Canadian Open by one shot at Glen Abbey golf club - ABC News
Australia's Jason Day holes a seven-metre birdie putt on the last to win the Canadian Open by one shot from American Bubba Watson.
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Jimmy Fallon needles Tiger Woods about his terrible U.S. Open
Woods' game is providing lots of material these days.
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Golfer Uses Hammer Club, Hose Pipe Club and Longest Driver for Trick Shots
There have been golf trick-shot videos done in the past, but there are probably very few that are as creative as golfer Karsten Maas ' latest video. Many trick-shot videos involve complicated shots and/or teamwork...
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Cameron Smith's eagle on 18 at US Open earned him Masters invite
21-year-old Australian Cameron Smith finished the US Open in a tie for fourth at -3, which was by far his best career finish at a major.
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11 Dapper Facts About the Masters’ Green Jacket | Mental Floss
They may not be the height of fashion, but the green jacket Augusta National awards to the winner of the Masters tournament is one of sports’ most revered prizes.
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11 Old Golf Rules That No Longer Exist | Mental Floss
Golf may be a game deeply rooted to the past, but many of its rules have either changed or been eliminated altogether over the centuries.
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Video: Jack Nicklaus Scores Hole-In-One at Masters Par 3 Contest!
Jack Nicklaus has had no shortage of legendary moments at Augusta National. He added another one Wednesday, making an ace at the fourth hole of the annual Masters Par 3 Contest.
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Jamie Donaldson on the moment the Ryder Cup was won: 'I guess I just hit the shot of my life' - Telegraph
Perfect wedge shot on 15th hole against Keegan Bradley delivers the Ryder Cup and hands 38-year-old stalwart of European Tour his career highlight
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VIDEO: Rory McIlroy hit his tee shot into a fan's pocket - CBSSports.com
Strange but true happenings at the Tour Championship. A fan unintentionally pocketed a ball that fell from a tree.
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Tiger Woods won't play in U.S. Open
Tiger Woods officially ruled himself out of the U.S. Open while he continues his recovery from back surgery.
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Masters champ Bubba Watson nails insane putt on mini-golf course
Bubba Watson is incredibly talented and enjoys having fun off the golf course. Mix the two together and, well, we get this amazing video.
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Bubba Watson wins his second Masters title!
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Bubba Watson claimed his second Masters title on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club by taking control of the final round with three birdies late on the front nine and then cruising to a three-shot victory.
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11 Old Golf Rules That No Longer Exist
Golf may be a game deeply rooted to the past, but many of its rules have either changed or been eliminated altogether over the centuries. With help from golf rules archive ruleshistory.com and the USGA's collection, here are eleven decrees golfers had to play by, lest they suffer a penalty.
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Augusta National loses the famous Eisenhower Tree
Augusta National has lost its famous Eisenhower Tree due to damage from recent ice storms
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Weekley ends 5-year drought at Colonial
Boo Weekley made three consecutive birdies in the middle of his round to take the lead at Colonial, and finished with a 4-under 66 on Sunday for his first PGA Tour victory in five years.
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Evans: MLK's impact extended to golf
With all of the trailblazers for blacks in golf -- including the likes of Charlie Sifford and Lee Elder -- Farrell Evans explains the impact Martin Luther King Jr. left on the game.
