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February 20, 2025

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FIRST LOOK

Samā€™s Club Golf Ball

The Costco Killer?

Costcoā€™s biggest rival finally has a golf ball. Samā€™s Club just released a new 3-piece urethan golf ball at an nearly unbeatable price point. Weā€™ve got the scoop.

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OPINION

Top 10 Masters Concession Items

Do you agree?

With the Masters on the horizon, weā€™ve decided to put together a list of our favorite food items from the tournament. Do you agree with our take?

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BUYERā€™S GUIDE

Most Expensive vs Least Expensive Cart Bags

Tested and reviewed.

Is the most expensive cart bag truly worth it? Or, for the same price, could you outfit your entire foursome with cart bags instead? Let's take a closer look.

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INSTRUCTION

Chipping vs Putting

4 times when it makes sense.

Sometimes, the wiser decision is to leave the putter in the bag. Here are four scenarios where chipping instead of putting is the better choice.

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SPY TIPS

Do you know the rule?

Think you know the rules of golf inside and out? We thought so too. But a recent dust-up over the 14-club rule has us scratching our heads ā€“ and it might have you doing the same.

Turns out, even some pros have been caught out by this seemingly simple regulation. And if they can get it wrong, what about the rest of us? This week, we're diving into the specifics of Rule 4.1b ā€“ the one about how many clubs you can actually carry in your bag. It's not just about counting to 14, there's some nuance you might be missing.

The rule itself seems straightforward: you can't have more than 14 clubs in your bag during a round. But where things get tricky is how that rule is applied. For instance, did you know that if you start a round with 15 clubs, even if you realize it on the first tee and immediately remove one, you're still penalized? It's a two-stroke penalty for each hole played with the excess club, maxing out at four strokes. Ouch.

And what about accidentally breaking a club during the round? Good news: you're allowed to continue using it, or even have it repaired. But you can't replace it with another club. That would put you over the limit. This also applies to clubs that become damaged and are no longer usable. You can't replace the damaged club.

The R&A and USGA have clarified these interpretations, emphasizing the importance of knowing not just the number of clubs, but the specific circumstances around them. It's more than just counting to 14; it's about understanding the intricacies of the rule.

Stay tuned for more rules deep dives and other gear-related goodness. Weā€™re here to keep you informed (and out of the penalty box).

INSTRUCTION

Left vs Right Miss off the Tee

How to fix it

For most golfers, missing the fairway is more common than hitting it. Ask a right-handed golfer about their biggest struggle off the tee and many will say the slice. Every year, golf manufacturers roll out a new draw-biased driver designed to help higher-handicap players straighten out their shots. But is the right-side miss really the most common? We took a closer look at Shot Scope data to find out.

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Written By: Tom Conroy and Connor Lindeman

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