Felix Hewitt Defending champion Rory McIlroy fired a 5-under 67 in Thursday’s opening round at Augusta National, tying Sam Burns for the lead and setting up a compelling narrative: can McIlroy become the first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger Woods in 2001-2002? How McIlroy’s Round Unfolded McIlroy came out aggressive from the start, attacking pin positions that … Read more
Every golfer wants to hit the ball farther. There’s nothing wrong with that—extra distance opens up courses, makes par-5s more reachable, and simply feels great. But most golfers approach distance the wrong way, either by swinging harder (which produces inconsistency) or by chasing equipment solutions (which produce minimal gains without the mechanics to support them). … Read more
The 2027 Ryder Cup will take place without the most iconic name in American golf leading the charge. Tiger Woods has officially declined the role of US Ryder Cup captain, stepping back from all golf commitments as he seeks treatment following a DUI arrest and rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida — his second … Read more
Getting older does not mean your golf game has to decline — but it does mean your approach to the game needs to evolve. The golfer who could overpower a course at 35 with raw athleticism needs a different strategy at 55 or 65. The good news is that golf rewards intelligence, touch, and course … Read more
Every golfer wants more distance off the tee. It is the one improvement that makes the entire game easier — shorter approach shots, more birdie opportunities, and the psychological advantage of outdriving your playing partners. But chasing distance without understanding the mechanics behind it often leads to wild swings, inconsistency, and frustration. The good news … Read more
Twelve months ago, Matthew Fitzpatrick was languishing outside the world’s top 80 — a far cry from the US Open champion who lifted the trophy at Brookline in 2022. Fast forward to April 2026, and the 31-year-old Englishman is back inside the world’s top 10, armed with a Valspar Championship victory and the kind of … Read more
The Los Angeles Golf Club capped a dominant playoff run by defeating Jupiter Links 9-2 in Match 2 of the TGL Finals, claiming the 2026 SoFi Cup and the $9 million team prize. The victory was sealed in just ten holes of the 15-hole format, a comprehensive dismantling that overshadowed the biggest storyline of the … Read more
Asterisk Talley, a 17-year-old amateur from the United States, has produced one of the most remarkable performances in the history of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, going 11-under par with zero bogeys through the first 36 holes at Champions Retreat. The bogey-free run across two rounds of competitive golf — against a field of the … Read more
Jon Rahm has claimed his third victory of the 2026 LIV Golf season, re-entering the world’s top 50 rankings and establishing himself as a dominant force within the format. His success comes at a pivotal moment for LIV Golf itself, which is transitioning from its namesake 54-hole format to 72-hole tournaments—bringing the league into structural … Read more
Golf is one of the few sports you can play well into your 70s and 80s — but only if you maintain the physical foundation that the golf swing demands. After 50, the body changes in ways that directly affect your game: rotational flexibility decreases, fast-twitch muscle fibers thin out, core stability tends to decline, … Read more
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