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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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Tour Edge Exotics mini driver review + TaylorMade Spider ZT Max first look – Club Junkie

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6 days ago

May 28, 2026

Brian Knudson

On this episode of Club Junkie, I put the new Tour Edge Exotics Mini Driver to the test and break down the performance, forgiveness, distance, and where it fits compared to a traditional driver or strong fairway wood. If you have been curious about adding a mini driver to the bag, this one is worth a look.

I also dive into the new TaylorMade Spider ZT Max putter that was recently spotted and discuss the growing zero torque putter trend. Plus, there is a closer look at the new Project X Titan Yellow shaft showing up on the PGA Tour and what makes it different from other profiles currently out there.

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Club Junkie: Ping i540 irons review + L.A.B. VZN.1i putters and Graphite Design shaft sightings

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2 weeks ago

May 21, 2026

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On this episode of Club Junkie, I dive into the brand-new Ping i540 irons and talk about where they fit in the lineup, their performance on the course, and who I think they are really made for. There is a lot to love — and maybe one complaint in the new i540 irons.

The show also covers the new L.A.B. VZN.1i putters that have started showing up, plus some new Graphite Design Tour AD shafts spotted out on the PGA Tour and what makes them interesting. Wrapping things up, I might swap a few shafts into some putters and talk through how those changes might completely alter feel and performance.

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Club Junkie’s Titleist GTS driver fitting results!

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3 weeks ago

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On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, I head to the Titleist Performance Institute for a full driver fitting with the new Titleist GTS lineup. We dive into the fitting process, talk about what made the biggest difference in performance, and break down how the different GTS heads and shaft combinations compare on the launch monitor. If you are thinking about a new driver setup for this season, there is a lot to take away from this one.

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