Masters 2026: Augusta National’s Course Changes Explained

Augusta National Lengthens 17th Hole for 90th Masters For the 90th playing of the Masters Tournament in 2026, Augusta National has implemented several significant course modifications that will impact strategy and scoring throughout the championship. Most notably, the iconic 17th hole—known as Nandina—has been lengthened by 10 yards, a seemingly modest change that will carry … Read more

Olazábal Stuns Masters Field at 60 With the Best Short Game of the Season

José María Olazábal reminded the golfing world that Augusta National rewards craft over power on Thursday, surging to the top of the early Masters leaderboard at the age of 60. The two-time Masters champion produced the best short game performance of the entire 2026 PGA Tour season in his opening round, gaining 5.0 strokes on … Read more

Home Golf Simulator Demand Hits Record Highs — Here’s What’s Driving the Boom

Home golf simulators have crossed a tipping point. According to industry data released the first week of April 2026, residential simulator installations are surging across the United States, driven by falling technology prices, improved software realism, and a generation of golfers who expect the same data-rich experience at home that they get at commercial facilities. … Read more