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TG2: What’s it really like to play in an AJGA event in 2018?

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8 years ago

Aug 8, 2018

GolfWRX Editor Andrew Tursky reports back from a local AJGA event where he observed how the AJGA has changed in the past 10 years since he played. Also, Tursky and Equipment expert Brian Knudson make their picks for the 2018 PGA Championship, and they investigate the new Fujikura Evolution shafts and Cleveland RTX4 wedges.

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someone

Aug 10, 2018 at 7:06 pm

When will you post transcripts? For the love of golf…there’s gotta be some dictation software by now that can do the transcript for you.

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Pro Man

Aug 9, 2018 at 9:31 am

My kids both did AJGA, as did I many moons ago (I played college and pro). Looking back on it, I do not like what it has become, but it’s a necessary evil for some. The good is for the Top 25 colleges, they get to see who stands out at the national level. Those kids need what the AJGA is. The problem is pretty much everyone else. It’s extremely expensive. To be ranked in JGS you have to play in AJGA events. It’s better to finish 40th in an AJGA than win your state junior or make the US Junior. There is a huge slant towards those that quit other sports early and focus on getting stars starting at age 13. There is a huge slant towards kids in CA, TX, NC, GA, and FL where more events are played. The AJGA also backdoors kids from the “academies” into their events. All this makes it extremely tough for kids that love the game but don’t have the money to travel, want to play other sports, or live anywhere outside the “golf” states. They get caught in a place where they can’t go all in on AJGA, nor can they ignore it. Frankly the AJGA needs to get smaller, and try to serve a smaller portion of kids. Rather than expand as it currently is. This will keep the AJGA as the top rung, but fill those regional and state tournaments that are cheaper and easier for kids to get to. But with the head of the AJGA making $800k, I doubt that in their plans.

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A putter that I love and hate – Club Junkie Podcast

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5 days ago

May 8, 2026

Brian Knudson

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive into one of the most interesting flatstick releases of the year with a full review of the new TaylorMade SYSTM 2 putters. After spending time on the greens, I break down what makes this design stand out, where it performs, and why it has me completely torn between loving it and fighting it. If you are into feel, alignment, and consistency, this is one you will want to hear about.

We also take a look at some of the putters in play on the PGA Tour last week. From familiar favorites to a few surprising setups, there is always something to learn from what the best players in the world are rolling with under pressure.

To wrap things up, I walk through the process of building a set of JP Golf Prime irons paired with Baddazz Gold Series shafts. From component selection to performance goals, this is a deep dive into what goes into creating a unique custom set and why this combo has been so intriguing.

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Club Junkie: My top 10 zero-torque putter rankings! What came out on top?

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2 weeks ago

Apr 30, 2026

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Fore Love of Golf: Johnny Thompson of Callaway Golf

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2 weeks ago

Apr 28, 2026

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In Episode 49, the boys chat with Johnny Thompson, a longtime Callaway Golf employee. Johnny has worked in some great roles within the company, including years as a Tour Rep for Odyssey and Callaway. He has spent time on the LPGA Tour, Champions Tour, and PGA Tour and is now working as the Tour Content Manager for the company. JT is a fun guy and someone that is very knowledgeable in the clubfitting and Tour worlds.