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Golf Pride research confirms increased ball speed and carry with fresh grips

Golf Pride, the golf industry grip leader, has announced the results of the first of a series of research studies into grip performance, that has concluded that new golf grips offer an increased average carry length of 2.3 yards on full golf shots. Players taking part in the study found that their average ball speed (average: 121.6 mph) increased by 1.3mph, and the average carry length (average: 168.6 yards) increased by 2.3 yards with the designated test club. Moreover, 82% […] The post Golf Pride research confirms increased ball speed and carry with fresh grips appeared first on Golf News.

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Ohio’s Ben Kern lived the dream by competing in another 2023 PGA Championship

Ben Kern…The 38-year-old from Ohio became the general manager (head pro) at Hickory Hills Golf Club in Grove City, Columbus, and moved his entire family – wife, Jessica, & daughter, Emma – from the great state of Texas. With the new job, he’s had to become a homeowner in his native land of OH, all while qualifying for the 2023 PGA Championship. Kern made the trip to Rochester, New York, on May 18, 2023, after qualifying for the PGA Championship […] The post Ohio’s Ben Kern lived the dream by competing in another 2023 PGA Championship appeared first on Golf News.

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