Matthew Chapman attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and lives in San Marcos, Texas. Before joining Raw Story, he wrote for Shareblue and AlterNet, specializing in election and policy coverage.

A shot that we saw over and over again at the 2026 Masters is one that every average golfer needs to know: the punch out.

Augusta National is one of the trickiest courses in the world. Here are three shots players must be able to hit to have success there. The post 3 shots Augusta National demands (and how to hit them) ...

Scottie Scheffler seems to be the master of this shot. You can see him hit it here. And also right here. Rory McIlroy called ...

The key to hitting powerful shots is knowing where and when to create pressure in your swing. Top 100 Teacher Dom DiJulia shows you how. The post 1 simple key to hit more bombs: Be a ‘pressure’ player ...

If you’ve ever heard the sickening thud of a bird hitting your window, you know you’ll do anything to prevent another occurrence. Sadly, it’s estimated that more than 100 million to one billion birds ...

When Georgia Tech baseball coach James Ramsey came to watch Vahn Lackey play as a senior at Collins Hill, Lackey wasn’t gripping the bat correctly. It wasn’t egregious, but Ramsey, Tech’s hitting ...

The next time Donald Trump tries to push America’s traditional allies into line, the German government intends to be better prepared. Officials in Berlin have started mapping vulnerabilities in US ...

If you want to take your dog along on a family road trip, you’re going to need more than just a leash and some poop bags. Unfamiliar surroundings and schedules can be stressful for dogs, but if you ...

Skipping the ball across the water on the par-3 16th is a Masters pre-tournament tradition. Turns out, the shot is more ...