With good reason, a lot of amateur golfers solely focus on their backswing when trying to improve their swing, trying to master the perfect takeaway in order to stay on plane all the way through impact. Don’t get me wrong, this is obviously really important, but don’t overlook the importance...

Build a more consistent golf swing with this easy follow-through drill

Payne Stewart's golf swing remains one of the smoothest, silkiest golf swings of all time. We don't need more of an excuse than that to watch Payne's golf swing again, so here it is. For obvious reasons, Payne had many golf fans' favorite golf swings, and the tempo they aspire...

Golf's tempo king made these 2 fixes—then hit 18 greens in a row

It doesn’t matter how good of a golfer you are, because part of what makes the game so fun (and frustrating) is the fact that the work never stops. For instance, just because you shot one over today doesn’t mean you’ve “figured it out” and all of a sudden are on your way toward becoming a scratch player. Without continuing to hone your skills and work on the fundamentals, there’s a good chance you’ll see regression in your overall game.

5 swing fundamentals every golfer needs for more consistent results

Denver, CO

The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we’ve got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He’s got all the answers. A four-ball match. Our opponents get to the tee ahead of us and hit. Inadvertently, I hit from the next box forward, which they duly noted. I rehit from the correct tees and played on, making a 5. Our opponents said my score was 7 for hitting from the wrong tees. Is that right? —Dennis Derby, via email.

Rules Guy: If I play from the wrong tees, can I correct the mistake without penalty?

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Irish Star

Tiger Woods has been written off by many after a torrid run of form at the majors this year, but former rival Michael Campbell believes the 15-time major champion has one more triumph at the highest level left in him

Tiger Woods sent retirement warning as former rival admits he 'feels sorry' for golf icon

Las Vegas, NV

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. — As you drive into Death Valley National Park, out through the desert west of Las Vegas, just across the border into California, you pass a sign for Devil’s Golf Course. Don’t be fooled. It is not a course but a vast, craggy canvas of eroded rock salt that, people say, resembles a place where Lucifer might peg it.

Why America’s hottest golf course is cooler than you might expect

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. There’s nothing worse than walking up to a bunker and finding your ball in a bad lie. Among the trickiest lies? The dreaded fried egg. The fried-egg lie occurs when your ball...

Use the ‘ice-cream scoop’ technique to conquer fried-egg lies. Here’s how

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Mental performance coach Duncan McCarthy on how to get the most out of your game when things aren't all clicking

How to score well when we’re not playing well

Cooking With Maryann

A good pizza sauce makes ALL the difference in the flavor and end result of your dish. Personally, I've not found any commercially processed pizza sauces that don't taste.... fake, so I made my own. I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes in a can as they tend to taste a bit metallic, but you use what you've got and it's 1000 times better than storebought. Fresh tomatoes are in season right now though, so if you can get them fresh, more power to ya!

10-Minute Pizza Sauce

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

CARLSBAD, CA – Today Callaway Golf, one of the industry’s leaders in equipment design, performance, and innovation, announced their new line of Apex Irons. This announcement is led by Apex Ai200 and Apex Ai300 offerings with performance that stands alone. These are the only irons with a forged body and forged Ai Smart Face for distance, feel, and exceptional spin control.

Golf News – August 13, 2024

Memphis, TN

MEMPHIS — Meeting Wednesday with members of the media on the eve of the opening round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan provided an update on the ongoing negotiations with LIV Golf and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. Essentially, there isn’t an update.

PGA Tour commish has no news on Saudi front, but touts 'tremendous momentum' in game

Green Bay, WI

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

If you’re the kind of player who appreciates gear that’s both fashionable and functional, Asher Golf is a brand you’re sure to love. Since 2009, Asher Golf has been delivering stylish, high-quality golf gloves, many of which are destined to be instant conversation-starters, like the popular “DeathGrip” glove, which features a skeletal hand outline on the front. In the years since the brand’s launch, Asher has added a full line of apparel and accessories, too.

Fairway Jockey sale: Buy 4 Asher Golf gloves, get 1 free for a limited time

Quincy, MA

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Realizing that everyone doesn’t have time to consume endless content on club launch day, we’re offering a fresh version of our detailed tech write-up that focuses on the high points. Here’s what you need to know about TaylorMade’s Hi-Toe 4 ($179 per wedge) that’s available for pre-order through Fairway Jockey.

TaylorMade Hi-Toe 4 wedges: Everything you need to know

Former U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell says he feels sorry for Tiger Woods. Campbell made the comment in a recent interview with bunkered. Woods, 48, has no plans to play professional golf again for the remainder of the year. After missing the cut at the final men's major the year...

Tiger Woods told by former major winner: "I feel sorry for you"

Alabama State

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

The Olympic Games scramble the brains of pro golfers involved in the thrilling competition at Le Golf National. Used to playing for money and themselves, golf’s best were thrown into the position of playing for their countries and no money at all (at least some of them). The experience drew out some unexpected reactions and emotions from the PGA Tour’s best. Just ask Xander Schauffele.

‘Butt-hurt’ and ‘proud’: Xander Schauffele’s emotional reaction to Scheffler’s Olympic moment

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Fighting an over-the-top golf swing? Envision this childhood activity to fix it

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the...

Fighting an over-the-top golf swing? Envision this childhood activity to fix it

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