Fred Garratt-Stanley Confidence might be the most talked-about intangible in golf — and also the most misunderstood. Many golfers treat it as something you either have or don’t, as if it’s a fixed trait rather than a skill that can be built. The reality is that golf confidence is trainable, and players at every level from weekend … Read more
Sam Burns has fired a 5-under-par 67 to claim the first-round lead at the 2026 Masters Tournament, navigating Augusta National with a composure that belied the pressure of golf’s most iconic venue. Burns made his move through Amen Corner with a pivotal birdie-eagle stretch that separated him from a packed leaderboard on a day when … Read more
The 90th Masters Tournament is officially underway at Augusta National, and defending champion Rory McIlroy has begun what could be one of the most consequential rounds of his career. McIlroy, who won his first green jacket in dramatic fashion last year after beating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff, teed off at 10:31 a.m. ET … Read more
The putter is the club you use on every single hole. It accounts for roughly 40% of strokes for most recreational golfers. Yet despite its outsized importance, most golfers spend far less time choosing—and fitting—their putter than they do their driver. Understanding the difference between mallet and blade putters, and knowing which type suits your … Read more
North Carolina offers some of the most diverse and rewarding golf in the United States, from the legendary Sandhills region around Pinehurst to stunning mountain courses in the Blue Ridge and coastal layouts along the Outer Banks. Whether you are planning a dedicated golf trip or looking for standout courses to play while visiting the … Read more
Masters Practice Round Intel: Course Conditions, Player Form, and Early Reads Practice rounds for the 2026 Masters began Monday, April 7, at Augusta National Golf Club, and the intel flooding in reveals a tournament shaped by firm and fast greens, a returning champion seeking back-to-back wins, and a historically depleted field of defending major winners. … Read more
TaylorMade has officially unveiled the Qi4D driver lineup, the third generation in its Qi family and the company’s most technically ambitious driver release to date. With Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Charley Hull already gaming the clubs on tour, the Qi4D is poised to be one of the most popular drivers of 2026. Here is … Read more
Most golfers arrive at the course, hit a few balls on the range (maybe), make a couple of practice putts, and head straight to the first tee. It’s no surprise that the first few holes are often their worst. A proper pre-round warm-up routine takes just 15 to 20 minutes and can dramatically improve your … Read more
Golf may not look like a contact sport, but the forces involved in a full swing are surprisingly violent. The lumbar spine experiences compression forces eight times your body weight during the downswing. The lead wrist absorbs shock loads equivalent to hammer strikes on every impact. The lead elbow and shoulder endure repetitive rotational stress … Read more
Maria Jose Marin of Arkansas capped off a remarkable week with a final-round comeback to win the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur, overtaking 17-year-old Asterisk Talley, who had led after two bogey-free rounds, in a dramatic finish at Augusta National Golf Club. The victory at golf’s most storied venue marks Marin as one of the … Read more
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