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 a mid-handicapper, I can’t even fathom the amount of work I’d need...

Trying to become a scratch golfer? Try this six-3’s concept

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 non-negotiable. If it doesn’t look good in the address position, there’s no need to take a single swing. While watching...

Titleist shocked its tour pros with this outrageous GT design

Realizing 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 P7CB ($1,400/7-piece set) and P770 ($1,400/7-piece set) irons that will be available for pre-order through Fairway Jockey beginning 7/31 and at retail starting 8/6.

TaylorMade P7CB and P770 irons: 5 things you need to know

The Rules of Golf is very clear about using any equipment that might give you a potential advantage by artificially eliminating or reducing the need for a skill or judgment essential to the game. Rule 4.3 covers this, and it's a two-stroke penalty or loss of hole in match play for using anything that doesn't conform. A second breach is grounds for disqualification.

Rules of Golf Review: Can you get penalized for wearing orthotics?

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Xander Schauffele and Tommy Fleetwood joined Hideki Matsuyama at the top of the leaderboard in the second round of the Olympic Golf Tournament at Le Golf National in Paris. Defending Olympic champion Schauffele arrived in Paris off the back of winning two of the last three majors at the US PGA and The Open.

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

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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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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

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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

Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood and Hideki Matsuyama hold a share of the 36-hole lead at the Olympic Golf Tournament and the trio will join each other in the final group of the third round at Le Golf National in Paris. Defending champion Schauffele, Fleetwood and Matsuyama find themselves at 11-under...

Olympic Golf Tournament Third Round Tee Times at Le Golf National

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

Emily Standley Allard

The issue of trust is a complex topic with many factors behind it. Some zodiac signs are simply known for innately being more cautious or guarded, which can sometimes manifest as difficulty trusting others. Here are 6 signs that tend to be more reserved in their trust:

Opinion - 6 Zodiac Signs that Find it Impossible to Trust Anyone

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Kaori Yamamoto fired a second straight 4-under 67 on Friday to lead the 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Open but two of the winningest golfers in LPGA history are in striking distance. Juli Inkster posted a 3-under 68 in the second round at Fox Chapel Golf Club in Pittsburgh and...

Annika Sorenstam, Juli Inkster inside top 5 at U.S. Senior Women's Open, where Kaori Yamamoto leads

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The 2024 Wyndham Championship is the final PGA Tour event before the start of the FedExCup Playoffs, and it takes place at Sedgefield Country Club, near Greensboro, North Carolina. This course has been a regular Tour stop since 2008 and is known for its historical significance as a Donald Ross-designed classical course.

2024 Wyndham Championship: Course Preview and Field

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, there's a 60-player field competing at Le Golf National for gold, silver and bronze medals in an event that's only played once every four years. There's no prize money to the winner -- or to any player in the field, for that matter. All that matters is getting on the medal stand.

Why Olympic golf medals would mean so much to South Koreans Tom Kim and Byeong Hun An

Astrology is able to give us so much intriguing insight into our personalities. We get a supreme amount of knowledge about our preferences and maybe even potential career paths. Among the 12 zodiac signs, there are far too many professions that can be a possible match. But, when it comes to the culinary arts there are some signs that really have a unique blend of creativity, precision, and passion.

3 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Chefs

The 2024 Paris men's Olympic golf tournament is underway at Le Golf National, just outside of Paris, France, with 60 players taking on the 2018 Ryder Cup host venue in search of the third Olympic gold medal in modern history. For the United States of America, there are four players...

Here’s why Bryson DeChambeau isn’t on Team USA in the men’s Olympic golf tournament

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Keegan Bradley has been named the fourth captain's assistant for the U.S. team at the upcoming Presidents Cup, the PGA Tour announced Wednesday. Bradley, who was named captain of the U.S. team at next year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, will join Stewart Cink, Justin Leonard and Kevin Kisner as assistant captains to Jim Furyk.

Keegan Bradley named U.S. assistant captain for Presidents Cup

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What’s the difference between face-balanced and toe-hang putters?

When it comes to putters, balance is key. And golfers have two major choices when it comes to the balance point on their putters. There are...

What’s the difference between face-balanced and toe-hang putters?

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