Walk in Comfort — Top Shoes for 36-Hole Days

1 │ Greetings & What’s Inside

Hey Yard‑Crew,

Last weekend, I thought walking 36 holes would make me feel like a Tour player. Instead, I walked into the clubhouse like I’d survived a desert hike—with zero style points and two screaming feet.

So this week, we fix that. Here’s what’s in your bag of reads:
✔ Our best picks for shoes that last marathon rounds
✔ The three keys to a correct grip (and straighter shots)
✔ Why the Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour should be on your radar
✔ Arizona public courses that turn desert golf into a bucket-list experience

2 │ Featured Article — 14 Best Golf Shoes for Walking

If you’re logging 10+ miles in a day, you need shoes that treat your feet like royalty. Here are our top comfort kings:

3 │ Beginner FAQ — What’s the Correct Golf Grip?

Your grip is the only connection between you and the club—get it right:

1. Club across your fingers. Forget the palm—your fingers control precision.

2. See two knuckles on your lead hand. That’s a neutral grip that squares the face.

3. V toward trail shoulder. The thumb/forefinger “V” of your trail hand should point to your trail shoulder.

Lock these in and you’ll feel instant control over face angle and ball flight.

4 │ Gear Spotlight — Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour NEXT%

When Nike calls this the future of golf footwear, they aren’t kidding. Designed for golfers who want max performance with running-shoe comfort, the NEXT% delivers on every promise:

✅ Forefoot Zoom Air Units: Cushion every step, boost responsiveness in your swing.
✅ Breathable Upper: Keeps your feet cool on those marathon summer rounds.
✅ Snug Fit with BOA Option: Secure feel without pressure points.
✅ Lightweight & Durable: Built for 18—or even 36—without weighing you down.

The only downside? Limited colors. But when the performance is this good, who cares if they only come in White/Photo Blue?

5 │ Editor’s Pick — This Week in Golf

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6 │ Course of the Week — Best Public Golf Courses in Arizona

Arizona is the king of desert golf, with over 270 courses and more than 200 in Scottsdale alone. Picking just one? Nearly impossible. Here are three bucket-list public tracks from our Top 25 Arizona list:

• Troon North Golf Club (Scottsdale)
  The Monument and Pinnacle courses offer breathtaking desert scenery, strategic risk-reward holes, and flawless conditioning. A Tom Weiskopf design that screams “Arizona golf.”
  Length: 7,039 yards | Par: 72 | Opened: 1990

• TPC Scottsdale – Stadium Course
  Home of the rowdiest hole in golf—the par-3 16th. If you’ve watched the WM Phoenix Open, you know this is where the magic happens. Expect perfect greens and PGA Tour pedigree.
  Length: 7,115 yards | Par: 71 | Opened: 1989

• Quintero Golf Club (Peoria)
  This Rees Jones masterpiece winds through dramatic desert terrain and elevation changes. Each hole feels like its own private challenge—arguably the most visually stunning round in the state.
  Length: 7,249 yards | Par: 72 | Opened: 2000
  

  Fairways and greens,
  The Golfer’s Yard Team
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