The History of the Putter: From the Ping Anser to Zero Torque
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The History of the Putter: From the Ping Anser to Zero Torque

How Karsten Solheim's 1966 Anser became the template for nearly every putter, and how Scotty Cameron, Odyssey, the Spider and L.A.B. Golf changed it.
What Is a Gimme in Golf? Rules, Distance and Etiquette
golf terms

What Is a Gimme in Golf? Rules, Distance and Etiquette

A gimme is a short putt your partners agree to count as made. When it is legal, how close it has to be, and how it affects your handicap.
Scotty Cameron Newport 2 vs Phantom: Blade or Mallet?
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Scotty Cameron Newport 2 vs Phantom: Blade or Mallet?

Pick the Newport 2 for a classic blade and a stroke with some arc, or a Phantom for a more stable mallet with stronger alignment help. Here is how to choose.
What Are the Yips in Golf? Causes, Fixes and Where the Word Comes From
golf terms

What Are the Yips in Golf? Causes, Fixes and Where the Word Comes From

The yips are a sudden loss of control on short putts and chips. What causes them, how common they are, fixes that help, and where the word comes from.
accessories

Protecting Your Putter: Why a Headcover Matters More Than You'd Think

Putters usually go bagless. Here's what that does to face inserts over time, and how a headcover prevents it.
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Odyssey Putters: What's Behind the White Hot Feel

Odyssey's White Hot insert is why the brand stays the most played on tour. Here's how the new Ai-One putters actually work.
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L.A.B. Golf Putters: The Science Behind Zero Torque

L.A.B. Golf builds putters around Lie Angle Balance, a design meant to cancel out twisting through the stroke. Here's how it works.
Bettinardi

Bettinardi Studio Stock: Milled in Chicago Since 1991

Bettinardi still mills every putter in its own Illinois factory. Here's what makes the Studio Stock line distinct.
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Scotty Cameron Newport 2: Why It's Still the Standard

The Newport 2 has been a top tour blade for over two decades. Here's what's inside the current Studio Style version.