Matt Callcott-Stevens Ball striking is the foundation of good golf, and it is what separates consistent players from those who struggle with unpredictable contact. When people talk about a golfer being a great ball striker, they mean someone who makes clean, centered contact with the clubface on a reliable basis, controlling both the direction and trajectory of … Read more
You’ve hit hundreds of balls on the range. You know exactly how to swing. But when you step onto the first tee — especially if there’s a group watching — something shifts. Your mouth goes dry. Your hands feel different on the grip. Your mind fills with images of snap hooks into the trees. First … Read more
Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley delivered his strongest public statement yet on the golf ball distance debate during his traditional pre-Masters press conference on Wednesday. In remarks that sent ripples through the equipment industry, Ridley declared that “failure is not an option” on implementing a golf ball rollback — and accused modern professional … Read more
Patrick Reed walks the fairways of Augusta National this week with a story unlike anyone else’s in the 91-player field. Two months ago, he was a LIV Golf defector with no clear path back to mainstream professional golf. Today, he arrives at the 2026 Masters as one of the hottest players on the planet, having … Read more
Fujikura has released a limited-edition Pimento Edition of its Ventus VeloCore+ shaft specifically for Masters week, and the timing could not be better. As 91 players prepare to compete at Augusta National this week, equipment choices are under the microscope — and this Masters-themed shaft offers a window into the cutting-edge shaft technology that separates … Read more
TaylorMade has launched the Qi4D driver — the third generation of its Qi family, following the Qi10 and Qi35 — and it arrives with meaningful refinements across the range rather than a wholesale redesign. If you’re currently gaming a Qi10 or Qi35, you’ll want to understand what’s changed before deciding whether an upgrade makes sense. … Read more
Course management strategy is the single biggest differentiator between golfers who score near their handicap and those who consistently underperform it. Swing technique matters, but decisions made before each shot — club selection, target selection, risk assessment, route planning — determine how efficiently that technique translates into low scores. This guide covers the core principles … Read more
California offers some of the most diverse and spectacular golf in the world. From the windswept links of the Monterey Peninsula to the desert jewels of the Coachella Valley, from towering redwood-lined fairways in the north to championship layouts overlooking the Pacific in the south, the Golden State has something for every golfer. Whether you … Read more
J.J. Spaun fired a final-round 67 to rally past 54-hole leader Robert MacIntyre and win the 2026 Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio on Sunday. Spaun’s third career PGA Tour victory — and second at this event — came courtesy of a blistering back-nine 32 that featured a clutch birdie on the 16th and … Read more
TaylorMade has launched the Qi4D driver — the third generation in its Qi family — and the early reviews suggest this could be the most significant driver release of 2026. When three of the world’s top-ranked players — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Tommy Fleetwood — all immediately put a new driver into play, the … Read more
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