What Is Strokes Gained? A Complete Guide to Golf’s Most Useful Stat
Strokes gained explained for golfers of all levels. Learn how this revolutionary stat measures performance across every phase of the game and how to use it to improve.
Britt Olizarowicz
Collin Young Stuns Golf World With 2026 PLAYERS Championship Title at TPC Sawgrass
One of the most significant upsets in recent PGA Tour history unfolded at TPC Sawgrass in mid-March as Collin Young, a player most casual golf fans wouldn’t have recognised entering the week, captured the 2026 PLAYERS Championship — “the fifth major” — finishing at 13-under par to claim the biggest title of his young career. … Read more
Fitzpatrick Wins Valspar Championship With Clutch Final-Hole Birdie
Matt Fitzpatrick delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2026 PGA Tour season, draining a clutch birdie on the final hole to win the Valspar Championship. The victory was made all the sweeter by the heartbreak of the previous week, when Fitzpatrick came agonizingly close at The Players Championship only to fall short. … Read more
How To Read Greens In Golf: A Complete Guide To Reading Putts
Reading greens is one of the most underappreciated skills in golf, yet it has more impact on your scorecard than almost any other aspect of the game. Tour professionals spend years developing their green-reading ability, and it’s a major reason why their putting stats are so far ahead of amateur golfers. The good news is … Read more
Matt Fitzpatrick Wins 2026 Valspar Championship for First PGA Tour Victory Since 2023
Matt Fitzpatrick closed with a bogey-free 3-under 68 on Sunday to win the 2026 Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course, finishing at 11-under 273 and beating David Lipsky by a single stroke. It was the Englishman’s third PGA Tour title and his first victory since the 2023 season — a drought that tested his … Read more
The Mental Game of Golf: How to Stay Focused Under Pressure
You’ve had the experience. You’re playing the best round of your life, you step onto the 16th tee feeling the score in your chest, and suddenly your smooth swing feels like you’ve never held a club before. Your hands tighten, your tempo disappears, and a round you were controlling evaporates in three holes. This is … Read more
Bryson DeChambeau Wins LIV Golf South Africa for Back-to-Back Titles
Bryson DeChambeau has delivered one of the most dominant performances of the 2026 LIV Golf season, claiming back-to-back titles after winning LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City, Johannesburg. The American powerhouse, who has been in scintillating form throughout the early part of the season, edged out the competition over 72 holes … Read more
Fitzpatrick Bounces Back From Players Heartbreak to Win Valspar Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick silenced his doubters and rewarded his patience with a commanding final-round 68 to win the 2026 Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. The Englishman finished at 11 under par, one stroke clear of David Lipsky, to claim his first PGA Tour victory since 2023 — and he did it in … Read more
Golf Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Golfer Should Know
Golf is a game built on tradition, honor, and respect — for the course, for your playing partners, and for the groups around you. Unlike most sports, golf largely operates on a system of self-regulation. There are no referees following you around, no yellow cards for bad behavior. Instead, the game relies on each player … Read more
Chipping vs Pitching in Golf: Key Differences Explained
If you want to lower your scores quickly, your short game is the place to start. And within the short game, understanding the difference between chipping and pitching is fundamental. These two shots may look similar to beginners, but they serve very different purposes, require different techniques, and knowing when to use each one can … Read more
