Patrick Stephenson Great golfers play the course. Struggling golfers play against themselves. The difference between a 90-golfer and a 70-golfer often isn’t swing quality—it’s decision-making. Course management is the art of playing strategically: knowing when to attack, when to lay up, how to manage risk and reward, and how to make the course play easier for your … Read more
Golf tips for seniors focus on adapting equipment, modifying technique, and maintaining competitive play as your body changes. Senior golfers can absolutely compete and enjoy the game at high levels with smart equipment choices, swing adjustments, and course management strategies. This comprehensive guide covers the specific equipment, technical changes, and mental approaches that keep seniors … Read more
The two biggest driver launches of 2026 are here, and they represent fundamentally different design philosophies. Callaway’s Quantum driver succeeds the Paradym series with a focus on energy transfer efficiency and ball speed across the entire face. TaylorMade’s Qi4D continues the Qi family’s pursuit of maximum forgiveness, with the Max model approaching a moment of … Read more
In 2024, golf’s governing bodies — the USGA and R&A — announced the most significant rule change in decades: a rollback of golf ball distance for elite competition. The golf ball rollback is scheduled to take effect for professional and elite amateur competition in 2028, with recreational golfers given the option to continue using current … Read more
The Valero Texas Open tees off this week at TPC San Antonio, and while it carries a solid $8.4 million purse and a strong field, the real drama centers on something money cannot buy: the final invitation to the 2026 Masters Tournament. The winner at TPC San Antonio, if not already exempt, will earn the … Read more
While the 2026 driver wars have been dominated by headlines about TaylorMade’s Qi4D carbon face technology and Cobra’s revolutionary POI system, Ping has quietly released what might be the most significant driver for the average amateur golfer: the G440K. With a moment of inertia exceeding 10,000 g-cm squared, the G440K is engineered to be the … Read more
The countdown to the 2026 Masters Tournament is on, and with Augusta National’s gates set to open on April 9, the storylines heading into this year’s edition are as compelling as ever. From a defending champion chasing history to a two-time winner whose form has quietly eroded, the field at Augusta promises intrigue at every … Read more
Augusta National has introduced changes to its practice round ticket lottery for the 2026 Masters, adding a new wrinkle to one of the most sought-after tickets in all of sports. For the millions of golf fans who dream of walking the grounds of Augusta National, understanding how the lottery works — and what has changed … Read more
The career Grand Slam — winning all four major championships across a professional career — is the ultimate individual achievement in golf. Only a handful of players in history have completed it: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and most recently Rory McIlroy in 2025. The list is short enough that … Read more
The debate between graphite and steel golf shafts is one of the most persistent in equipment discussions — and the conventional wisdom (“beginners use graphite, better players use steel”) is outdated and oversimplified. Modern graphite shaft technology has blurred the lines considerably, and the right choice depends on swing speed, physical condition, playing frequency, and … Read more
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