Adam Blackwell Walk into any golf shop and you will see irons labeled as forged or cast, often with a significant price difference between the two. But what do these terms actually mean, and more importantly, does the manufacturing process affect how the club performs in your hands? Understanding the difference between forged and cast irons is … Read more
Texas is one of America’s great golf states — with over 900 courses spread across a geography ranging from Gulf Coast links land to Hill Country limestone terrain to the endless fairways of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. The sheer scale of Texas golf can be overwhelming. This guide cuts through it, covering the best public … Read more
For years, accurate launch monitor data was a privilege reserved for touring professionals and golfers willing to spend $2,000 or more on devices like Trackman or Foresight. That barrier just shattered. Shot Scope’s LM1, a sub-$200 launch monitor that launched in early 2026, has generated demand so overwhelming that the Scottish company is struggling to … Read more
When the first tee shots fly at Augusta National on Thursday morning, the 2026 Masters will mark a milestone that felt inevitable yet still lands with a jolt: for the first time in 32 years, neither Tiger Woods nor Phil Mickelson will compete. Their combined absence removes 20 major championships, eight green jackets, and half … Read more
Golf may not look like an athletic endeavor from the gallery, but the forces involved tell a different story. A professional golf swing generates club head speeds exceeding 120 mph through a rotational sequence that loads and unloads energy across every major joint in the body. Even at amateur speeds, the swing demands mobility, stability, … Read more
Hitting the ball fat or thin are among the most common and frustrating shot errors in golf. A fat shot — where the club strikes the ground before the ball — results in a heavy, short, chunked contact. A thin shot — where the club strikes the equator or top of the ball — sends … Read more
TGL Ditches Full Swing for Shot Scope LM1: What It Means for Golf Tech In a surprising move that signals a major shift in golf technology adoption, TGL announced it’s replacing its Full Swing launch monitor system with the affordable Shot Scope LM1—cutting costs from six figures and $4,000+ per unit down to just $199 … Read more
Texas is home to more than 800 golf courses spread across a landscape that ranges from Gulf Coast flatlands to Hill Country rolling terrain to West Texas desert. The sheer variety of settings, combined with year-round playable weather in most of the state, makes Texas one of the best destinations for public golf in America. … Read more
ESPN has tapped former NFL center Jason Kelce to serve as an on-course host for the Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday, April 8, a broadcasting decision that has split the golf world between those who welcome fresh energy at Augusta and those who see it as an unwelcome intrusion of celebrity culture into golf’s … Read more
Most golfers spend considerable time thinking about their swing, their equipment, and their course strategy — but almost no time thinking about what they eat and drink before, during, and after a round. This is a missed opportunity. A typical 18-hole round lasts four to five hours and covers five to seven miles of walking, … Read more
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