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Vie, Inc., a new sports and entertainment philanthropy company, today invited golfers of all ages and skill levels to participate in the "Chip Shot Challenge" (www.giveforgolf.com) to support the Golf Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) and provide assistance to thousands of golf industry workers impacted physically or financially by COVID-19.

PGA of America President Suzy Whaley helped launch the campaign with a trick shot of her own by successfully chipping a shot into a floating flamingo in her pool.

Check out the top shots from every round of the 2020 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands where Dustin Johnson claimed his 21st victory on TOUR and extended his career-long season victory streak to 13.

Phil Mickelson birdies No. 9 at Travelers

In the opening round of the 2020 Travelers Championship, Phil Mickelson lands his 90-yard approach 8 feet from the cup at the par-4 9th hole. He would make the putt for birdie. 

It was a good day out for the old guy.

Phil Mickelson’s first PGA TOUR round since turning 50 on June 16 showed why he might not be shifting over to PGA TOUR Champions any time soon.

The 44-time TOUR winner’s day at the Travelers Championship began with news he’d earned aspot in this year’s U.S. Open at Winged Foot (Sept. 17-20) after the USGA announced its new exemption criteria in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The rules of golf are important to know if you want to get and then lower your handicap. In this video, Neil Tappin and Jezz Ellwood look at 10 golf rules myths - these are all things that players do either think they are proceeding under the rules when actually that rules doesn't exist or, worse still, they are getting the rule wrong and could end up with penalty shots or even disqualification. If you can understand these 10 golf rules myths you should avoid any unnecessary rules-related trouble!

A compelling case can be made for celebrating four defending champions and toasting a Triple Crown host during the 2020 PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac, Club Car and OMEGA, July 19-22, in the heart of Texas Hill Country at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin.

A foursome of defending champions and a Triple Crown host? Indeed, the field of 312 PGA Professionals representing all 41 PGA Sections throughout America begins the 72-hole race for the Walter Hagen Cup looking skyward at four proven “defending champions.”

Meanwhile, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa completes the third leg of its Triple Crown for hosting major events for PGA Professionals by rolling out its red carpet for the nationally televised (Golf Channel) PGA Professional Championship after welcoming the PGA Cup last September, plus the Senior PGA Professional Championship and Women’s PGA Cup in October.

Slow play is one of the biggest problems golfers face. Spending what feels like endless hours on the course watching others play can be extremely frustrating and whilst a round of golf will always take a certain amount of time, there are plenty of things we can all do to keep the pace up. In this video, Neil Tappin runs down Golf Monthly's 9 top tips to beat slow play. He looks at everything from preparing to play to the basics relating to your scorecard and where to leave your bag. If we could all do these 9 things as often as possible, we think a round of golf would be faster and more enjoyable!

Athletes, celebrities, influencers and golf executives are coming together for a pair of great causes this Saturday, June 20, to ride live with Alex Toussaint in the Race Fore Unity.

One team will represent PGA WORKS and its Fellowship program, which aims to embrace acceptance and inclusion in the golf industry.

The PGA WORKS team features PGA of America President Suzy Whaley and 2013 PGA WORKS Collegiate Champion Alexis Belton.

TEAM PGA WORKS

In this video, Neil Tappin lists the 12 most annoying golf shots. As anyone who has played the game will know, there often is a fine line between a good shot and a terrible one. However, there are some shots you hit that just seem to make you even more hot under the collar than others. From skying drives to thinning bunkers, this is the Golf Monthly list of the 12 most annoying golf shots!

These all-inclusive hospitality packages include Chairman’s Club, Members Club, Clubhouse, and the ever-popular Greenskeeper. These packages offer a wide range of food and beverage options, VIP seating, enhanced viewing areas and other additional benefits.

Additional Information, pricing and purchase options for 2021 hospitality packages can be found on the tournament website at www.WMPhoenixOpen.com. General admission tickets will go on sale later this summer.

The 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open will be held at TPC Scottsdale February 1 – 7. “The People’s Open” has been named the Tournament of the Year by the PGA TOUR four times in six years (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019) to help the tournament gain legendary status for being one the most unique events in golf. The 2021 edition will mark the 86th playing of the event (one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR) and the 12th as the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

As a result of the cancellation of 11 events on the PGA Tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Captain Steve Stricker today announced revised selection criteria for the U.S. Team in advance of the 2020 Ryder Cup, which is scheduled to be played September 22-27 at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin.

All U.S. players had the opportunity to earn points beginning in 2019. Those points will continue to be recognized.

The points system for the American team will include the top six players on the points list securing spots on the U.S. Team. Previously, the top eight players had been expected to secure spots.

Points for the U.S. selection criteria will accrue through the completion of the second FedEx Cup Playoff event (BMW Championship) on August 30, 2020, assuming all such events and the 2020 Ryder Cup take place as currently scheduled.

The remaining six players will be selected and announced by Captain Stricker on September 2 or 3, 2020. Previously, the Captain was to select four players.