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Matt CallcottMatt Callcott-Stevens

Matt Callcott-Stevens has traversed the fairways of golf courses across Africa, Europe, Latin and North America over the last 29 years. His passion for the sport drove him to try his hand writing about the game, and 8 years later, he has not looked back. Matt has tested and reviewed thousands of golf equipment products since 2015, and uses his experience to help you make astute equipment decisions.

TPC Sawgrass Hole 17: How to Play the Island Green

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

The Island Green at TPC Sawgrass is golf’s most photographed par-3. Here’s how to play hole 17 like a pro — club, wind, target, and nerve all in one.

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Scheffler Chases Tiger’s Memorial Three-Peat At Muirfield

May 26, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Scottie Scheffler heads to Muirfield Village seeking a third straight Memorial Tournament title — a feat only Tiger Woods has achieved at Jack Nicklaus’s signature event.

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The Penick Magic Move: Harvey Penick’s Downswing Trigger

May 26, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Harvey Penick’s Magic Move — a pressure shift and trail-elbow drop at the start of the downswing — is the simplest way to fix sequence, shallow the shaft and create lag. Here’s how to feel it, drill it, and use it on the course.

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Phil Mickelson 2021 PGA: Oldest Major Winner Ever

May 25, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

At 50 years and 11 months old, Phil Mickelson became the oldest major champion in history when he held off Brooks Koepka and Louis Oosthuizen at the 2021 PGA Championship on the Kiawah Ocean Course.

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YE Yang 2009 PGA: Tiger’s First Major Loss

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

How Y.E. Yang erased a two-shot deficit at Hazeltine, ended Tiger Woods’s 14-0 record with a Sunday major lead, and became the first Asian-born man to win a men’s major championship.

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Winged Foot Hole 18: How to Play the Closing Par 4

May 25, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

A shot-by-shot strategy guide to Winged Foot West Course’s legendary 18th — the par 4 that broke Mickelson, crowned Bryson, and decided six US Opens.

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Royal Portrush Hole 16: How to Play Calamity Corner

May 27, 2026May 24, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Royal Portrush’s 16th hole, Calamity Corner, is golf’s most intimidating par 3. Here’s how to play the chasm, Bobby Locke’s Hollow, and the green.

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Augusta National Hole 13: How to Play Azalea

May 24, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

How to play Augusta National’s 13th hole, Azalea — the lengthened par 5 that closes Amen Corner and decides Masters Sundays.

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Whistling Straits Hole 17: How to Play the Pinched Nerve

May 27, 2026May 23, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

A complete strategy guide to Whistling Straits hole 17, the Pete Dye par 3 nicknamed Pinched Nerve. Wind, clubbing, aim lines, and recovery play.

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Miracle at Medinah: The 2012 Ryder Cup Comeback

May 24, 2026May 23, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

How José María Olazábal’s Europe came back from 10-6 down at Medinah to win the 2012 Ryder Cup 14½-13½ — match-by-match, the tactics, and the legacy.

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