I see putters wobble. Shoot, mine even waves up and down as it goes right to left. So we tinker. With grips. With positioning. With putters. All in the name of a fluid move to the ball, in the hope that it moves crisply to the cup. Piers Ward has...

Putter ‘wobbling’ may be hurting you. Here’s how to correct it, top coach says

With the Presidents Cup approaching, we’re reminded of the link between the game we love and the highest office in our land. William Taft was the OG of golfers in the Oval Office. Elected to the post in 1908, Taft played golf so often that his predecessor and political mentor, Theodore Roosevelt, urged his protege to set aside his sticks.

This luxury resort is home to great golf (and presidential visitors)

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. On almost every hole you’ll ever play, you’ll pull the putter out of your bag. With such a high frequency of use, it’s wise to get plenty of practice with the flatstick.

Want to hole more putts? Try using this unconventional training aid

Scottie Scheffler is in a bunker about 60 to 70 yards away from the hole, and we’ll give away the ending. He drops his ball to about 8 feet. Stop us if you’ve read this one before, right? The remarkable is predictable from Scheffler as he’s been all-everything this year on the PGA Tour. Eight wins, including ones at the Masters, Olympics, the Players Championship and the Tour Championship. Statistical brilliance. All of which is meant to say, though, that if the man is offering a tip, you listen, and on a video recently posted to the social-media feeds of one of his sponsors, TaylorMade, Scheffler gave a pair.

Scottie Scheffler’s ‘very important part’ to bunker play? It features your hands

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

A buzzword floating around the equipment industry needs to be unpacked: “zero-torque” or “torque-free.” There’s a good chance you’ve heard about one or both — even if they mean the same thing. In an industry where the club du jour is ever-changing, it’s fair to say that torque-free is the hottest trend in the putter space.

How ‘zero-torque’ became a red-hot gear trend | Fully Equipped

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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It's been nine years since beloved actor James Avery died due to complications from open-heart surgery in a Glendale, CA hospital. Best known as Judge Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks on Will Smith's hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (NBC, 1990-1996), Avery was only 68 years old. This is his tragic story.

In Memory of James Avery (Uncle Phil on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'): 9 Years After His Tragic Death

The long-simmering feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has now reached the two-and-a-half-year mark, and as both tours turn the page to 2025, it’s becoming clear that there is no end in sight. When commissioner Jay Monahan announced the 2025 PGA Tour schedule ahead of the FedEx...

Pro golf’s feud continues as LIV Golf announces first 4 events of 2025

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Robotic testing data can offer valuable insights that otherwise might get lost in a sea of product marketing speak. Those insights become even more valuable when searching for the right golf ball amongst a myriad of deserving offerings. As we’ve highlighted in past pieces, and on GOLF’s Fully Equipped podcast,...

This should be your top priority during golf ball testing

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Overwhelm is a word I often hear folks say regarding decluttering. Decluttering does not have to be overwhelming. When you Declutter For Life the process is not stressful. You won't clear the chaos overnight, but with patience and effort, you can build a space—and a life—that feels calm and organized. For busy young working moms who've tried and failed, understanding that decluttering is a gradual process rather than a quick fix can change everything. Let me explain.

How To Declutter For Life, Not For a Quick Fix!

Clutter, can and often does, creep up on us because decluttering is an ongoing process. This makes our homes feel more like chaotic storage units than serene sanctuaries. Keep reading to learn how to avoid making decluttering mistakes.

How To Avoid Making Common Decluttering Mistakes

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

A cluttered kitchen sink area can make the whole room look messy and this likely impedes your productivity. Why not take a couple of minutes to do a proper decluttering to get the kitchen sink area decluttered & organized?

Keep The Kitchen Sink Area Decluttered & Organized

A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

A popular assessment of PGA Tour players at the end of August — and the end of their 2024 season — was that they were tired. Scottie Scheffler was drained. Xander Schauffele was talking about his “patience bucket” running on empty. It’s a long season if you’re a top player.

This hidden benefit of new PGA Tour schedule gives injured players options

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This ‘mistake’ happens just as swing starts, top teacher says. Here’s his fix

Bryce Cope begins his swing, and faster than you can say ‘mistake,’ the top teacher has committed a sin. The move’s intentional, of course — he’s...

This ‘mistake’ happens just as swing starts, top teacher says. Here’s his fix

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