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Is It Really That Good? • In its latest ad (see previous page), Callaway contends that its new Paradym Ai Smoke drivers are long—and epically forgiving. Is that just… smoke?

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It's in the Bag

Watch the Birdie(s) • Golf ’s most downloaded—and powerful—game-management app can now sync with your Apple Watch. Time to go low.

Olá, Portugal! • For decades, pursuing golf in this Iberian paradise almost always meant going south, to the coastal playground called the Algarve. Now, the game— and Portugal’s course count—is literally trending upward. BY JOSH SENS

One Sweet Ride

The Buddy System • December 8 to 10, 2023 Grant Thornton Invitational Tiburón Golf Club Naples, Florida

Up Close with Dylan Dethier Justin Rose • At 43, he has one major, 11 PGA Tour wins and rafts of Ryder Cup triumphs on his résumé. Is the smell of success sweet enough for Rosey yet? Well…

ON THE NUMBERS • There’s data behind every swing. We crunch it so you don’t have to.

Rounds Hot Commodity • At Kohler’s American Club, this sultry and boozy beverage is in high demand

The Matrix Fast Company • In 2023, finishing in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings didn’t mean being a ball speed freak. But it helped. Here’s who had some zip.

Gimme Playing the Blues • The Player+ GPS packs a substantial supply of tech into a pro-level sound system

Access Into the Wild • At Panther National, the Golden Bear and JT bring exotic beauty (and bite) to South Florida

Eats Sunny-Side Up in Paradise • Oahu’s Rainbow Drive-In serves up a traditional Loco Moco that’s truly unique

Short Game Chef If the Wedge Fits… • By Tour Short-Game Coach Parker McLachlin

IT'S GOT LEGS • For more than three decades, the Hoofer, PING’s pioneering stand bag, has kept golfers upright

Icons with Staying (and Selling) Power

Build Shop COLOR YOUR CLUBS • Painting the graphics on your clubs is a fun and easy way to add some extra personality to your golf bag

Accessories BAND ON THE RUN

Now Playing CLEVELAND HY-WOOD

This Just In ODYSSEY AI-ONE

First Look PING'S FRESHEST

Fully Equipped GEAR MAILBAG • Should you consider making the switch to a mallet putter? We tackle the topic in the latest equipment mailbag.

NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE • Entering the new season,

Back-Nine BALLERS • Athletes hang onto their career for many reasons. If the motivations differ, the late-career heroics are always the dream. Here are a clutch of superstars who retired beyond age 40 but, metaphorically speaking, came home at 30.

New Year. Resolutions? • AFTER SEVERAL CHILLY SEASONS OF DISRUPTION AND FLUX, PRO GOLF IS READY FOR A WARMING TREND

AGREE TO AGREE. PLEASE. • PGA. LIV. PIF. THE STATE OF THE MERGER TALKS IN THE MEN’S GAME IS…?

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