Columbus, OH

You drove it into a fairway bunker. No problem. You can still reach the green with a few simple tweaks to your setup and swing. First, the setup: Take a slightly narrower stance, position the ball just for – ward of center and set 60 percent of your weight over your front foot. Each of these adjustments make it easy to create ball-first contact. (You don’t want to take sand like you do in a greenside bunker.)

This is the key for escaping a fairway bunker with a hybrid

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. If you’re a mid-to-high handicapper like I am, there’s a good chance you’re...

Correct 2 common flaws with this ultimate full swing drill

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways. It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (7/31/24): TaylorMade P790 Aged Copper irons

Golf Monthly

Sam De’Ath breaks down the performance of the Titleist GT2 fairway wood after putting it to the test on the course

Titleist GT2 Fairway Wood Review

Jason Day is dreaming of 2028. And 2032. Wouldn’t that be something? An Olympic golf tournament four years from now in L.A. Tinseltown. And a medal chance four years later in Brisbane, Australia, his home country. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!. Min Woo Lee then tried to wake him up. “Will...

Eight years later, former world No. 1 Jason Day opens up on a career regret

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

The 2024 Olympics in Paris are officially underway, with the Men’s Olympic Golf event kicking off Thursday, August 1, at Le Golf National. Here is everything you need to know to watch the best men’s golfers in the world fight for gold at the Olympics, including complete Olympic golf TV coverage and streaming schedules and complete Olympic golf tee times for the men’s tournament.

2024 Men’s Olympic Golf Event: Tee times, TV coverage, how to watch

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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GUYANCOURT, France (Reuters) -Japan's Hideki Matsuyama grabbed an early lead in the men's Olympic golf tournament with a bogey-free opening round, but defending champion Xander Schauffele of the United States was close behind as he brought his sparkling form to Paris.

Olympics-Golf-Flawless Matsuyama leads, Schauffele close behind

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. As I continue on my quest towards breaking 80 for the first time,...

The 1 shot you must avoid when trying to break 80, per top teacher

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Herk, a resilient puppy who has overcome a tragic past and is now looking forward to a bright future. This 1-year-old Lab and Boxer mix pup was found by a Good Samaritan who found him with his two back legs bound together, causing irreparable damage. The damage to his legs was so severe only way forward was surgery. Herk underwent a successful amputation and has since made a full recovery. He uses a wheelchair to move around and has mastered it with ease.

Pup Who Was Rescued With Bound Back Legs Now In Wheelchair And Looking For Love

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama carded a bogey-free 63 (-8) to lead at Le Golf National by two strokes from defending gold medallist Xander Schauffele

Olympics Men's Golf Leaderboard: Hideki Matsuyama Leads Xander Schauffele

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The world's top players are in Paris for the Olympics but the field has been weakened by a number of big names missing out due to the LIV Golf World Invitational Tour

Rory McIlroy slams LIV Golf as he joins Bryson DeChambeau in Olympics criticism

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

The first round of the 2024 Olympic Golf Tournament is underway at famed Le Golf National in France. Scroll down the page for live updates. Golf is one of 32 sports to feature at the Olympic Games in Paris. Runaway World No.1 Scottie Scheffler starts the week as a warm...

Olympics Golf First Round: LIVE leaderboard and updates from Le Golf National in Paris

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

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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Titleist shocked its tour pros with this outrageous GT design

Before a club is deemed worthy of earning a spot in the bag, it has to pass the “eye test.” For tour pros, this is a...

Titleist shocked its tour pros with this outrageous GT design

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