Mizuho Americas Open 2026: Mountain Ridge Hosts $3.25M LPGA Event
The Mizuho Americas Open moves to Mountain Ridge for its fourth playing — Michelle Wie West, Nelly Korda, and a one-of-a-kind LPGA + AJGA juniors format.
The Mizuho Americas Open moves to Mountain Ridge for its fourth playing — Michelle Wie West, Nelly Korda, and a one-of-a-kind LPGA + AJGA juniors format.
The shaft is the engine of every golf club — it’s the component that transfers the energy from your swing to the clubhead, and its material, flex, weight, and profile have a profound influence on how the club feels, how high and far the ball flies, and how accurately you can deliver the clubface to … Read more
Physical fitness directly impacts golf performance. A comprehensive golf workout program builds the strength, flexibility, and endurance that improve distance, consistency, and durability throughout the season. Unlike general fitness, golf-specific training targets the exact muscles and movement patterns your swing demands. This article provides complete home and gym workout routines designed specifically for golfers, plus … Read more
Lauren Coughlin captured her latest LPGA Tour title at the 2026 Aramco Championship, posting a 7-under-par total at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas to hold off Nelly Korda and Leona Maguire, who tied for second. The victory continues Coughlin’s emergence as one of the most consistent players on the LPGA Tour and sets … Read more
One often-overlooked element of a great pre-shot routine is how you handle disruptions. Conversations from nearby players, unexpected noises, or a gust of wind can break your concentration mid-routine. The best response is to step away from the ball completely, take a deep breath, and restart your routine from the beginning rather than trying to … Read more
Three years after the golf world fractured, the 2026 Masters is offering the clearest evidence yet that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have settled into a functional coexistence. Ten LIV golfers are in this week’s field at Augusta National, including two of the tournament’s strongest favorites, and the public hostility that defined the early … Read more
Consistent iron play is the fastest path to lower scores, yet it remains one of the most elusive skills for amateur golfers. You can get away with a mediocre drive if your approach shots are precise, but no amount of long-game brilliance will compensate for iron shots that scatter across the course unpredictably. The good … Read more
The slice is the most common miss in golf. That banana-shaped ball flight that starts left of target and curves dramatically right (for right-handed golfers) costs you distance, accuracy, and scorecards full of bogeys and doubles. It is also the most frustrating miss because it feels like no matter what you try — stronger grip, … Read more
Golf may not look like a physically demanding sport from the outside, but the repetitive rotational forces of the swing, combined with hours of walking on uneven terrain, create a surprisingly high injury risk. Back pain alone affects an estimated 25 to 35 percent of amateur golfers in any given year, and elbow, wrist, and … Read more
The slice is the most common miss in golf. It curves dramatically from left to right for right-handed golfers, costs distance, and makes course management a constant battle against one side of the fairway. If you have been fighting a slice, you are not alone — an estimated 70 to 80% of amateur golfers struggle … Read more