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TG2: What’s one thing you would change about golf?
TG2 is live from Hollywood after spending time with baseball great Mike Trout, skateboarders Mikey Taylor and Sean Malto, and the long driving @TrojanGoddess. In this podcast, equipment expert Brian Knudson and Editor Andrew Tursky discuss what they would change about golf, and how to get more youth involved in the sport.
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Tour Edge Exotics mini driver review + TaylorMade Spider ZT Max first look – Club Junkie
On this episode of Club Junkie, I put the new Tour Edge Exotics Mini Driver to the test and break down the performance, forgiveness, distance, and where it fits compared to a traditional driver or strong fairway wood. If you have been curious about adding a mini driver to the bag, this one is worth a look.
I also dive into the new TaylorMade Spider ZT Max putter that was recently spotted and discuss the growing zero torque putter trend. Plus, there is a closer look at the new Project X Titan Yellow shaft showing up on the PGA Tour and what makes it different from other profiles currently out there.
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Club Junkie: Ping i540 irons review + L.A.B. VZN.1i putters and Graphite Design shaft sightings
On this episode of Club Junkie, I dive into the brand-new Ping i540 irons and talk about where they fit in the lineup, their performance on the course, and who I think they are really made for. There is a lot to love — and maybe one complaint in the new i540 irons.
The show also covers the new L.A.B. VZN.1i putters that have started showing up, plus some new Graphite Design Tour AD shafts spotted out on the PGA Tour and what makes them interesting. Wrapping things up, I might swap a few shafts into some putters and talk through how those changes might completely alter feel and performance.
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On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, I head to the Titleist Performance Institute for a full driver fitting with the new Titleist GTS lineup. We dive into the fitting process, talk about what made the biggest difference in performance, and break down how the different GTS heads and shaft combinations compare on the launch monitor. If you are thinking about a new driver setup for this season, there is a lot to take away from this one.
I also get into Brooks Koepka and the gear setup he brought to the PGA Championship, including the putters that caught my eye during the week. There are some interesting equipment trends showing up at the highest level right now and we break down what stands out.
To wrap things up, I talk about reshafting a few wedges, what I learned during the process, and swapping an adaptor onto a new shaft for another build project in the shop. A gear packed episode from start to finish for anyone who loves golf equipment and club building.
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Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees) Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4 3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees) Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4 5-wood: Ping G440...
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Roy
Jun 6, 2018 at 12:14 pm
USGA should allow removal of loose impediments within bunkers. I’ve hit more rocks or pebbles in a bunker than I ever have anywhere else on the course. Many lesser golf courses barely fill bunkers with adequate sand yet the Blue Bloods at the USGA thinks everyone is playing out of perfectly groomed conditions. WTF.
Parnan23
Jun 6, 2018 at 11:33 am
Everyone who signs up to play at a muni must go through an etiquette course on 1) how to rake a bunker when you’re finished 2) allowing others to play through and 3) if you see someone’s club at the green, don’t steal it… or at least have the stater tell them that
Randy Wall
Jun 6, 2018 at 10:16 am
I’d change the etiquette that says a single doesn’t have to be permitted to play through. A lot of times I go by myself (don’t have a million golf buddies since I took up the sport at 50) and there’s nothing so frustrating as being behind a group of 25 year olds who take more time than a pro at the open as they’re lining up for their 4 putt, but completely ignore that I’m sitting on the bench for the 6th time.
Wiger Toods
Jun 7, 2018 at 4:50 am
Eddie Aday, is that you?
Mat
Jun 6, 2018 at 7:59 am
If you don’t have a handicap, you must play the forward tees. No exceptions. Then depending on the course, apply maximums per tee set as appropriate. If you’re not a 4, no, you can’t play the black tees!
dj
Jun 6, 2018 at 8:18 am
Not a bad idea.
Steve
Jun 5, 2018 at 8:29 pm
Pace!!!!
Jeff
Jun 6, 2018 at 4:43 pm
Steve, You said it. PACE. The game needs to speed up. Way too many golfers take TOO much time. 5 hour rounds are a complete joke. Crappy golfers watch the pros and think they need to “play” like the pros. Be ready when it is your turn
Jay
Jun 5, 2018 at 7:35 pm
The one thing I would change about golf is making EVERY course that holds an event on TV (or every “famous” course) somewhat accessible to the public. Not necessarily ALL the time since private clubs are private clubs, but every club can afford to open up their clubs on average 5-10 days a year. I’ve been to top 10 private courses that literally had no one on the course certain days and I thought that was a crime!
Man
Jun 6, 2018 at 1:30 am
Nah, we wouldn’t want you on any of our courses, you’d moan and groan about how the greens aren’t the same as you see them on TV, that you didn’t get to play from the Pro tees. You want access to those private and expensive Tour courses, go make some money and pay up like everybody else who’s a privileged member of such organizations. Otherwise, stay out!
Jay
Jun 6, 2018 at 3:45 am
You should rename your username to “I’m the problem with golf”