Neil Hay The 2026 Masters Tournament will welcome 22 golfers making their Augusta National debut, the largest rookie class in recent memory. Leading the group is Chris Gotterup, a two-time PGA Tour winner in 2026 who enters as the highest-ranked debutant and one of the most compelling stories heading into the week. But Gotterup is far from … Read more
Golf is one of the few sports you can play well into your seventies, eighties, and beyond. But staying competitive — or simply staying comfortable on the course — after fifty requires a different approach to fitness than it did at thirty. The natural decline in flexibility, muscle mass, balance, and recovery speed does not … Read more
Nelly Korda’s 3 Straight Runner-Up Finishes: What’s Holding Her Back Nelly Korda has done something on the LPGA Tour that hasn’t happened since 2006: finish as runner-up in three consecutive events. It’s a streak that reveals both her remarkable consistency and a glaring weakness in her game that’s costing her tournament victories and substantial prize … Read more
Los Angeles Golf Club demolished Jupiter Links GC 9-2 to win the inaugural TGL SoFi Cup, capping a dominant playoff run that included three consecutive eagles in the championship match. The victory was made all the more dramatic by the return of Tiger Woods, who competed for Jupiter Links for the first time in over … Read more
Augusta National has shortened the 17th hole by 12 yards ahead of the 2026 Masters, moving the tee box to create a total playing length of 450 yards on the par-4 hole known as Nandina. The change is one of the most significant course modifications at Augusta in recent years and could reshape how the … Read more
Florida is the undisputed golf capital of the United States. With more than 1,000 golf courses spread across the state, year-round playing conditions, and a mix of legendary championship venues, affordable public tracks, and exclusive resort courses, the Sunshine State offers something for every golfer regardless of skill level or budget. Whether you are planning … Read more
Almost a quarter of the 91-player field at the 2026 Masters will be setting foot on Augusta National for the first time this week. With 22 debutants in the field — the largest rookie class in recent Masters history — the 90th edition of golf’s most tradition-steeped major offers a fascinating subplot alongside the headline … Read more
If you are over 50 and feel like your golf game is slipping — less distance off the tee, more aches after 18 holes, reduced flexibility in your swing — you are not alone, and you are not powerless. Age-related changes in muscle mass, joint mobility, and recovery capacity are real, but they are far … Read more
Tiger Woods will not play in the 2026 Masters. The 15-time major champion, who was arrested on March 27 on suspicion of DUI following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, has announced he is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health. A judge subsequently granted Woods’ request to … Read more
Every great shot in golf begins before the club moves. A pre-shot routine is the sequence of mental and physical steps you perform before every shot to ensure you are aligned, focused, and ready to execute with confidence. It is the one element of the game that you can control completely, regardless of the course … Read more
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