With drivers getting faster and more forgiving with each release cycle, it’s natural to assume the big stick should be the primary option off the tee. Weekend golfers tend to miss the face center more than the average tour pro and don’t possess anywhere close to the same speed in the tank. Opting for anything other than driver feels like a fool’s errand.

Are you better off playing driver or 3-wood? Use this handy guide

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Looking at your gear shifter in your car, you may have noticed an "S" on there. Here's what that means, and when you should (and shouldn't) use it.

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Do a quick search for 7-woods on GOLF.com and you’re bound to find a few articles proclaiming it as the club du jour. I can’t recall exactly when high-lofted fairway woods started taking off in the professional ranks, but I do remember Bubba Watson and several of his colleagues opting for a 7-wood at the 2015 Players Championship, where it made sense to have a club that could extract the ball from the rough, with a towering launch to boot.

Lee Trevino helped put this popular club on the map

Tulsa, OK

The most prestigious amateur championship in the women’s game is coming to a close this weekend, with four players and two matches remaining to determine the champion at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla. The contenders: Maria Jose Marin and Asterisk...

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Scottie Scheffler is off this week. He might be at home. He might be readying for next week’s PGA Tour stop, the FedEx St. Jude Championship. What exactly he’s doing instead of playing is unclear. But this interestingly isn’t:. He’ll earn $8 million at the end of...

How Scottie Scheffler will win more money this week — than the Tour event purse

Two nicely put-together deep house tracks here, taken from Felipe Gordon’s four-track My Legs Are Numb EP on Bristol’s Shall Not Fade label. The title tune features a louche, casual male vocal that possesses a certain sleepy charm, over some bittersweet electric piano chords and the kind of pitter-patter click-clack percussion track l love. Didn’t like the vocal at first (sorry, I know I always ask, but can we have a dub or at least an instrumental please?) but contented myself with the fact that there are enough vamp sections to edit it out live should I wish to, but on further listening it’s really grown on me.

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Your life’s purpose gives you a sense of aliveness, says life coach and international speaker Mary Morrissey. It provides a feeling that life is meaningful and that you are progressing toward a goal. Having a life’s purpose doesn’t just feel good—it’s also good for your mental health. Knowing what your purpose is has been associated with decreased levels of depression and anxiety. So how do you find it?

How to Find Your Life’s Purpose in 5 Minutes

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

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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

Wedge or 9-iron? Should Nelly Korda hammer the former on Le Golf National’s par-3 16th? Or finesse the latter? Decisions, decisions. She held both clubs on the tee Thursday afternoon. Prior to that, the world No. 1 could have gotten away with playing a pole-vault stick during the Olympics...

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Find all the secret phone numbers in our FNAF Into the Pit guide. Discover where to call and what you’ll hear on the other end of the line. A brand new FNAF game is here! Into the Pit throws players into a thrilling new chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's universe. Help Oswald to discover all mysterious in a ball pit that transports him back in time. The game offers a fresh and terrifying experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise. Let’s see where you can call while trying to escape from this nightmare. Beware of potential spoilers!

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SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Most players in the Olympics field are exhausted by how firm Le Golf National is getting in these sunny, arid afternoons. But Ashley Buhai loves it. The last thing she wants to see is a wet golf course. That’s because she has a hole in her left shoe.

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Actress/comedian Marcia Wallace, who died of cancer in 2013, was a beloved presence on and off the television screen. As Carol Kester on The Bob Newhart Show (which originally aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978), Wallace left an indelible mark. Her career would be rejuvenated in 1989 with her Emmy-winning voiceover work as Bart's teacher, Mrs. Edna Krabappel on the long-running animated Fox series, The Simpsons.

The Tragic Death of 'Simpsons'/'Bob Newhart Show' Actress Marcia Wallace: A Look Back

Greensboro, NC

With Tropical Storm Debby unleashing fury on North Carolina Thursday, the PGA Tour delayed the start of the first round of the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club, in Greensboro, to Thursday afternoon before postponing it entirely to Friday. Extreme action? Quite. The last time the Tour postponed an entire...

Storm-battered PGA Tour event enduring historically long delay. So, what now?

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Even the calmest, friendliest dog has the potential to bite.

Here’s why a dog might bite, and what to watch out for to prevent it

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

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Looking for a better ball-striking drill? A towel is all you need

We all know that scoring lower requires hitting better shots more consistently. In order to do so, your ballstriking needs to be at least above-average, meaning...

Looking for a better ball-striking drill? A towel is all you need

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