In addition to sharing takes on the latest golf news in each episode of Peter Kostis and Gary McCord’s Off Their Rockers podcast, a GOLF production, Kostis, a GOLF Top 100 Teachers Lifetime Achievement honoree, is also passionate about helping recreational players improve their games. And one way simple...

Peter Kostis’ one-ball drill will improve your game

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. For lots of weekend warriors, par-3s represent a great scoring opportunity. Having the chance to hit a green in regulation with an iron in hand can be a rarity for high-handicappers, and most par-3s give them that chance.

Struggling on par-3s? Try this strategy

If you’re a fan of golf, you’re likely a fan of Padraig Harrington, who uses an infectious personality to engage with golfers of all abilities. The three-time major champion might be known for freakishly bombing the golf ball off the tee at age 52, but Harrington’s still a pretty darn good all-around player, and his putting can still give him a chance to win against players half his age.

Padraig Harrington: This sneaky putting hack tells you where to aim

As long as golf has been played, the omnipresent tips telling you to “keep your eye on the ball” or “keep your head still” do serve a purpose. Both help you develop a relative center, and to a degree, that helps you rotate in a consistent way.

Master vertical force for longer tee shots. Here’s how

Any golf professional will tell you that a consistent pre-shot routine is a primary key to playing good golf. But for some players — especially beginners — it can be difficult to decide how to best prepare yourself to hit each shot. Fortunately, GOLF Teacher to Watch Dr. Alison Curdt has a simple plan to follow to ensure your pre-shot routine is easy to replicate before every single swing.

Simplify your pre-shot routine with these 3 easy steps

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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

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

If you’re a player who could benefit from some forgiveness off the tee, the Ping G430 Max Driver would be an excellent addition to your equipment arsenal. First introduced in January 2023, the G430 Max quickly gained a reputation as Ping’s most forgiving driver in the G430 family.

Save $150 on this premium Ping driver for a limited time

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Despite golf fashion’s evolution over the last few decades, there’s been one element of my on-course apparel that has remained a constant: My affection for an all-white shoe. I’ve always been somewhat of a stickler for matching, and colorful shoes often presented a new anxiety: How could I...

Why these luxe Italian golf shoes are my new everyday go-tos

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Rochester, NY

Superintendents — they’re just like us! At least, they’re not so different that we can’t ask them for advice. In this column, we welcome readers’ yard-care questions, which we pass on to turf-care experts in the golf industry. The following query comes from Daniel Marr,...

A homeowner wonders why his grass won’t grow. A superintendent has ideas

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Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Tiger, a gentle and affectionate two-year-old dog who is currently looking for his forever home. Weighing in at 18 pounds, Tiger has captured the hearts of the team at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. with his sweet and shy demeanor. They aren't sure what his breed mix is, but are hoping Tiger's future family will find out. "Maybe his future family will do a dna test and share the results with us!"

Meet The Sweet & Shy Dog Who "Wants To Be Your Shadow" Looking For Love

They say that youth is wasted on the young. But here’s something that ought to give the kids perspective — and if it doesn’t help them see how good they’ve got it, we don’t know what else to say. The news comes from Spyglass Hill...

This $5 greens fee might be the greatest deal in golf

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have a few things in common. Neither man is what you’d call an on-course stoic, with both playing with their hearts on their sleeves. They also play with the same logo on their hats. They are, after all, Legion XIII teammates on LIV Golf.

‘Weird scenario’: Jon Rahm on the strangeness of playing with Tyrrell Hatton

Every golfer loves seeing the ball launch off their club and high into the air. After spending some time with many students on the driving range, it’s clear that the ones who can do this with consistency have a much better skill-level than those who can’t. For a...

10 ways to hit shots that launch, per top teacher

The third round of the 2024 3M Open begins Saturday at TPC Twin Cities. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the 3M Open today, including full TV coverage, streaming info and tee times. How to watch 3M Open on Saturday. We’ve reached moving day at the 3M...

2024 3M Open Saturday TV coverage, streaming: How to watch Round 3

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I would much rather spend my time at the beach than doing chores around the house! There are many things I would rather do other than clean my home! With these 50 quick & easy decluttering tips you will spend much less time cleaning your home too and more time having fun!

50 Quick & Easy Decluttering Tips!

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My golf game is broken. Here’s my 4-part plan for fixing it

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. I’ve long had the goal of becoming a scratch...

My golf game is broken. Here’s my 4-part plan for fixing it

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