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Illustrated golfer walking a course beneath a brain-shaped network of paths
The Long Game

What a Round of Golf Does for Your Brain

Walking, fresh air, friends and four hours of decisions. Golf happens to bundle them.

August 25, 20265 min read

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Rory McIlroy raises both arms in celebration on the 18th green at Augusta National
Cover Feature

The eleven-year wait

The patience behind Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam

Ryan Fleming8 min read

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Four-step chip-and-run setup and swing sequence
The Practice Tee

When the Chips Are Down

Smart chipping starts with smart choices. Read the shot, pick the right club and let it run.

John Carpineta, PGA3 min read

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