Sam Burns showed some exceptional wedge play on the way to his first PGA Tour victory this week at the Valspar Championship. His domination was due in large part to his precision and ability to hit scoring shots on the Copperhead course. If you are looking for some crisp contact like Sam with your scoring clubs there’s a lesson to be learned from his pre-shot routine and takeaway.

Poor short iron shots can result from a steep angle of attack on the ball. Think of impact being the bottom of the capital letter “V” rather than a “U.” The round bottom of a U is a much healthier way to approach the ball. As any PGA Coach will tell you, steep downswings can lead to poor contact and in some cases injury. By healthier, we actually mean better for the long-term sustainability of your game!

In this video, Joel Tadman tests out the same Full Swing Golf Pro Series simulator found in the home of Tiger Woods! We discover how it works, what the user experience is like and what other features it offers to justify the super-premium price tag. With other top players, including Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose all having one in their homes too, we were keen to discover what makes it such a popular home golf simulator option.

Bridgestone Golf announced today that a special First Tee edition e6 will be available exclusively through PGA TOUR Superstore. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to First Tee, a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf.

“We’re very pleased to offer this special First Tee edition e6, exclusively at PGA TOUR Superstore,” said Dan Murphy, President and CEO, Bridgestone Golf. “For decades, First Tee has done very fine work, helping young people learn and grow through the game of golf, building strong individuals and communities. It is an honor to create a dedicated product where the proceeds from the sales will bolster their charitable endeavors.”

During the third round of the 2021 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Cameron Champ hit his tee shot in the water at the par-5 18th hole, resulting in a drop by the hazard, feet away from an alligator, as Champ prepared for and hit his third shot.

Chris Kulinski knew as a 16-year-old caddie that he wanted a career in the golf industry. When he worked the bag room at Transit Valley Country Club in East Amherst, New York, Kulinski dreamed of owning his own golf shop. By age 26, he was a head professional.

Now, as a Career Consultant and Recruitment Specialist for the PGA of America, 38-year-old Kulinski uses his hands-on experience to guide others toward their dream job.

My PGA Journey: It’s Never Too Late for a Career Change to the Golf Industry

“I think it’s my passion to just help others out,” said Kulinski, who serves the Central, Northeast and Western New York PGA Sections.

There are 28,000 PGA Professionals who work in the $84 billion golf industry. A good first step for anyone looking to begin a career in the golf industry is to call one of the 21 Career Consultants who serve the 41 PGA Sections across the United States.