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This week in golf
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USGA and R&A Propose Tour-Only Limits on Balls, Drivers, Club Length
The proposed rules would apply only to professional events, not everyday amateur play.
Why it matters: The proposed limits would apply only to pro events, so your own clubs and balls would stay legal for regular play.
Golf balls scattered on a vibrant green fairway under sunny skies.
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Five Golf Balls to Buy If You Won't Pay Pro V1 Prices
MyGolfSpy picks five alternatives to the premium ball it uses as its robot testing benchmark.
Why it matters: Golfers who want tour-style performance can compare five specific alternatives before their next ball purchase.
Six white golf balls arranged in close-up on a dark surface, showcasing texture and detail.
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Kirkland's $19.99 Golf Ball Scores 85 in Ball Lab Test
The 2025 Kirkland Performance + v3.0 earns a B grade and conditional recommendation.
Why it matters: Golfers who buy Kirkland balls may see inconsistent distance and feel from ball to ball and even within the same ball.
From Widgeon Hollow Golf Club
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From Widgeon Hollow Golf Club
Fall twilight league starts next Friday
Nine holes, a shotgun start at 4, and a burger after. Sign up at the pro shop or give us a call.
Read on Widgeon Hollow Golf Club →
From Widgeon Hollow Golf Club
Twilight rates are back
Tee off after 3 p.m. for half the daytime rate, seven days a week through the fall.
See twilight times →
More from the tour
Three golf balls on tees ready for play on a bright sunny day in a green field.
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Golf Writer Opposes Ball Rollback, Offers Two Alternatives
A MyGolfSpy writer argues against the proposed ball rollback and suggests two other solutions.
Why it matters: The ball rollback could change how far your shots travel, and this writer wants different fixes instead.
Close-up of a golf ball on a sand trap, highlighting texture and challenges of the sport.
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Golf Top 100 Teacher Shares Keys to Long Greenside Bunker Shots
Sarah Stone explains how to handle longer greenside bunker shots.
Why it matters: Golfers who struggle with longer greenside bunker shots can learn a pro's approach to get the ball closer to the hole.
Widgeon Hollow Golf Club: Working on those longer bunker shots? Our junior clinic meets Saturday mornings for golfers ages 6 to 14. →
A golfer swings his club on a lush green course, capturing the essence of the sport.
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GolfWRX: Better Swing May Start With Looser Hips and Shoulders
A new GolfWRX piece explains how improving mobility can change your golf swing.
Why it matters: Golfers who feel stiff may find that mobility work changes how their swing feels and performs.
Widgeon Hollow Golf Club: If looser hips and shoulders are your goal, our driving range lights stay on until 9 p.m. on weeknights. →
A young man in a coat sits on grass holding a golf club, reflecting a serene outdoor moment.
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GolfWRX Weighs In on Pausing at the Top of the Backswing
A new GolfWRX piece examines whether a pause at the top helps or hurts your swing.
Why it matters: It gives you one more thing to test at the range if your transition feels rushed.
Widgeon Hollow Golf Club: Testing a pause at the top? Twilight rates start at 3 p.m. and run half the daytime green fee, seven days a week. →
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