PGA Tour Will Skip Hawaii in 2027 — First Time in 56 Years
The PGA Tour confirmed it will not stage a tournament in Hawaii in 2027 — ending a 56-year streak. Here’s what it means for players, fans, and golf travelers.
Ben Gibbons
Cobra OPTM Drivers: How POI Technology Is Redefining Accuracy in 2026
Cobra has rewritten the rules of driver design with its 2026 OPTM lineup, introducing a metric called POI — Product of Inertia — that the company claims reduces shot dispersion by up to 23 percent. While every major manufacturer chases higher MOI (Moment of Inertia) to boost forgiveness, Cobra has taken a fundamentally different approach … Read more
How to Increase Driver Distance: Proven Techniques and Drills
Every golfer dreams of hitting longer drives. The desire to increase driver distance is universalâextra yardage translates directly into lower scores, easier approach shots, and the simple satisfaction of powerful ball striking. However, driver distance isn’t purely about swinging harder. The most effective drivers achieve distance through the precise combination of swing mechanics, equipment optimization, … Read more
Masters 2026 Tee Times: Scheffler, McIlroy & the Groups You Need to Watch
The 2026 Masters tee times and pairings for rounds one and two are officially set, and Augusta National has delivered some genuinely compelling groupings for what promises to be a historic week. The 90th Masters begins Thursday, April 9, with defending champion Rory McIlroy chasing back-to-back green jackets and world number one Scottie Scheffler the … Read more
TaylorMade Qi Max Irons: Can ‘Straight Distance’ Fix Your Slice?
TaylorMade has launched the Qi Max irons for 2026, targeting the game-improvement category with a technology package built around a concept the company calls “Straight Distance.” The irons use a patented face design that controls flexibility to reduce the cut spin that plagues many mid-to-high handicap players, while maintaining the distance and forgiveness that define … Read more
Augusta National Gets Longer for 2026 Masters: What the 17th Hole Change Means
Augusta National has made one significant course change ahead of the 2026 Masters, and it targets a hole that was already one of the most demanding on the course. The 17th hole, known as Nandina, has been lengthened to 450 yards — up from 440 yards in 2025 — after the front of the tee … Read more
Course Management Strategy: Think Your Way to Lower Scores
The fastest way to lower your scores has nothing to do with your swing. It is the decisions you make between shots — which club to pull, where to aim, when to be aggressive, and when to play safe — that separate a golfer who shoots 95 from one who shoots 85 with the same … Read more
Callaway Quantum Drivers 2026: Inside the Tri-Force Face Technology
Callaway has launched its 2026 Quantum driver family, and the headline innovation — a three-layer Tri-Force Face combining titanium, military-grade polymer, and carbon fiber — represents one of the most ambitious face technologies in recent memory. With four models covering every swing profile and AI-tuned face optimization drawn from real player impact data, the Quantum … Read more
Golf Confidence: Mental Techniques to Play Your Best
Confidence is the invisible club in your bag — the one that determines whether all your other clubs perform to their potential. When you stand over a shot believing you will hit it well, your body relaxes, your swing flows, and your decision-making sharpens. When doubt creeps in, tension follows, and the swing you have … Read more
How to Stop Hitting Thin Shots: 5 Drills to Master Clean Contact
Thin shots—also called “topped” shots—are among the most embarrassing mishits in golf. Your club blade catches the upper half of the ball, sending it screaming along the ground or popping weakly into the air. Your playing partners feel your frustration. Your score feels the impact immediately. The worst part? Thin shots happen when you need … Read more
