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 speed bumps and challenges they faced along the way. Something as simple as tee height might not cause much anxiety for you...

Why tee height might decide the 2024 Open Championship winner

Bryson DeChambeau said earlier this week that the back nine at Royal Troon had some teeth. The front nine seemed to take that personally. DeChambeau, who just a few weeks ago won the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, put himself well off the pace Thursday morning at The Open by going out in 6-over 42 with four bogeys, a double bogey and no birdies. He hit just three of Royal Troon’s greens and four fairways, battling a two-way miss in a wind that was the complete opposite of the forecast, coming in and off the right for the usually easier starting stretch.

Bryson DeChambeau backs up with disastrous opening nine at Royal Troon

It was only last month that Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau were dueling for the US Open in the North Carolina sun. Yet, as the duo lumbered around a damp and windy Royal Troon on Thursday, that high-octane shootout might as well have taken place a lifetime ago.

Open Championship: Rory McIlroy loses ball to train tracks as he and Bryson DeChambeau are derailed by grueling starts

On links ground is where golf began, and as the stories go, it started with players using crooked sticks to knock pebbles toward a target — we sure have come a very long way since then. Now golf is played with clubs designed using 3D modeling and artificial intelligence, but somewhere in between lived steel shafts and persimmon woods, and it was during this era that golf truly came into its own.

How far would Bryson DeChambeau hit a persimmon? He found out on the range at Royal Troon

The US Sun

JOHN DALY'S charismatic style yet again caught attention during the penultimate day of practice ahead of The Open at Royal Troon this week. The golfer, known for his eccentric personality on the course was seen puffing on a cigarette while walking between holes on Tuesday. Not only that, but Daly...

John Daly puffs cigarette in very bold outfit as he practices at Royal Troon ahead of The Open

Sometimes you want a fast, easy to make drink that is delicious but requires next to no effort. That’s when I reach for one of my all time favorite drinks from Poland. It uses a Polish vodka called Żubrówka, which is flavored with bison grass. Named for the type of grass grazed on by European bison, which is sweet and aromatic (and which you might better known as sweet grass or vanilla grass), bison grass imparts a warm, cinnamon taste to the vodka. Żubrówka still comes with a blade of bison grass in each bottle and an image of a bison on the front, so you’ll know what to look out for.

Try a Polish Apple Cake and discover the delights of Żubrówka

Interestingly, there are quite a few tool and outdoor-related deals, including another Dewalt bundle on a cordless drill and impact driver. While that deal is slightly more expensive, we’ve found an excellent alternative. Greenworks, as you may know, is an affordable outdoor gear and tool brand that’s best known for its lawn and mowing options. But it also makes tools like this 24-volt cordless drill and impact combo kit. It comes with the drill, an impact drive, two batteries, a charger, and a bag. All of that is yours for just $105 but split in two, that’s basically $52 per drill. Regularly $150, that saves you about $50 on an already well-priced set. Like most of the Prime Day deals you’ll want to shop this one soon before it sells out.

These two Greenworks cordless drills are basically $52 a piece for Prime Day

On July 18, 2024, Cadillac unveiled the 2025 Cadillac Escalade on the 20th anniversary of Entourage, a TV series starring Jerry Ferrara. The tie-in between Ferrara and Cadillac is that, for the series’ eight seasons, Ferrara’s character, Salvatore “Turtle” Assante, drove an Escalade in and Around L.A. with friends trying to break into Hollywood.

Jerry Ferrara unveils 2025 Escalade after driving one on TV 20 years ago.

White Lotus star and Italian icon Simona Tabasco hails from Naples, but she’s been down to Sicily to drink aperitivo and to share a favorite cocktail recipe. Sicily is not only where White Lotus was filmed, but is also a enthusiastic home of aperitivo culture, with Sicilians getting together in the late afternoon or early evening to share a light drink before dinner. Drinks like spritzes, amaros, and vermouths are popular and are typically drunk along with small snacks like bruschetta or olives to get ready for the big meal to come.

The White Lotus star worked with mixologist Maura Milia on the spritz recipe

Audi’s 2025 A5 family introduces changes to two model lines, new body styles, interior design concepts, and new technology, partially electrified combustion engines. Audi announced that the A5 family, with the first four models, will be launched gradually in different geographic markets. Contents. Why the A5 family matters. The...

It's all new with the Audi A5: Bodies, engines, and tech

Scituate, MA

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

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Two of the best players in the world were not immune to the difficult scoring conditions in the first round of The Open

2024 British Open scores: Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau shockingly eject early coming off strong U.S. Opens

In San José del Cabo, Mexico, the newly renovated Tropicana Los Cabos debuts this August. The boutique hotel first opened in 1956 as the Tropicana Inn, and now, will offer travelers a dream Mexican getaway, with enhancements throughout. Not only that but since it’s only 20 minutes from the Los Cabos Airport, it’s as convenient as it is luxurious. Here’s what the updates include.

This revamped Cabo hotel debuts in August

The two classic styles of American whiskey are bourbon and rye, so what happens when you combine the two? A new release from Knob Creek aims to examine that question by taking the brand’s well known classic bourbon and blending it with straight rye whiskey. The Knob Creek Bourbon...

Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Kentucky Blended Straight Whiskey brings together two iconic American whiskey styles

Los Angeles, CA

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As the U.S. capital of entertainment, both corporate and deeply underground, L.A. has birthed some of history's most incredible bands. From the inner city eclecticism of War to the dark roadhouse psychedelia of the Doors to the gutter hair metal of G'N'F'N'R to the darker art-school psychedelia of Jane's Addiction to the addled chaos of the Germs to the necro-demonic hardcore of Slayer to the punishing progression of Rage Against the Machine to... we could really go on for days.

Open Thread: Who Is L.A.’s Greatest Band?

Massachusetts State

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Scotland, tucked away in the British Isles, is captivating with its stunning landscapes, rich history, and lively culture. But when is the best time to visit Scotland? Well, it depends on what you want to experience — but the season you choose can play a huge part in how your vacation goes!

This is when to plan your trip across the pond

It’s summertime, so your lawn is growing fast, putting more work on you unless you hire someone to mow it. But there is an alternative: robotic lawnmowers. They’re designed similarly to a robotic vacuum, operating out of a dock to mow your grass and returning to charge when the job is done. They can be expensive, but thanks to some Husqvarna Prime Day deals, you can save a little money and recover some of your time. Several Husqvarna Automower series are on sale, including the Husqvarna Automower 430X, 430XH, and 450XH. Take 40% off select models and get that grass cut while you sip a nice cold beverage and maybe enjoy a stogie. Interested? Take a look at those deals below.

Stop mowing and let the Husqvarna Automower do it for you — 40% off for Prime Day

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Western bluebirds are among the most beautiful birds in Alameda. The male is intensely blue with bronze highlights and the female is equally beautiful, with more subtle coloration. Western bluebirds are now quite common in open-space areas of the city, but that was not always the case. Before 2010 they were rarely seen here, and for a few years after that they were seen only in winter around Crown Beach , traveling elsewhere to nest during spring.

With a Little Help, Western Bluebirds Are Nesting in Alameda

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Before you line up at the tee, knowing what is a mulligan in golf might help save your swing

We all want a second chance on a swing that didn’t go as planned. If you are nodding your head, you’re in luck because, in golf,...

Before you line up at the tee, knowing what is a mulligan in golf might help save your swing

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