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Pros hate it—but here’s how they play ‘mudball golf’

LOUISVILLE—Valhalla Golf Club is a wet golf course even when it’s dry out. The course itself sits within a flood basin. The humidity in Louisville routinely touches 100 percent, and it’s been raining for most of the week. “It never fully dries out,” says PGA Tour putting coach Ralph Bauer. “When it rains, it gets Read more…

Amp up your golf performance with this easy cardio routine

With the rising popularity of fitness trackers, golfers now have the ability to monitor in real-time how fast their heart is beating during a round of golf. When walking a course and carrying a bag, the typical middle-aged golfer can expect their heart to beat 110 to 120 times per minute for the majority of Read more…