How to Stop Hitting It Fat: Causes, Fixes, and Drills for Every Golfer

Hitting it fat — striking the ground behind the ball — is one of the most frustrating ball-striking errors in golf. The sensation is immediately obvious: the club thuds into the turf inches before the ball, the shot comes up drastically short, and you’re left shaking your head at a perfectly good lie that somehow … Read more

Golf Course Management Strategy: How to Think Your Way to Lower Scores

Ask most golfers what separates a scratch handicapper from a 15-handicapper, and they’ll talk about ball-striking, short game, or putting. Those things matter — but a significant portion of the gap is strategic. High-handicap golfers consistently make decisions on the course that compound their ball-striking mistakes. Lower handicappers make decisions that reduce the impact of … Read more

Golf Fitness for Seniors: 10 Exercises to Add Distance and Stay Pain-Free

Golf is one of the few sports that genuinely gets more enjoyable with age — the course management wisdom, the mental composure, the patience to let the game come to you. But the physical demands of golf don’t diminish with age, and without targeted conditioning, they become harder to meet. Distance drops, fatigue accumulates faster, … Read more

The International Contenders Who Could Win the 2026 Masters: Åberg, Fleetwood, Matsuyama & More

With Scottie Scheffler commanding the favorites list and Rory McIlroy defending, the American-versus-Irish narrative dominates most Masters 2026 preview coverage. But Augusta National has never been a parochial tournament, and some of the most compelling storylines in the 2026 field come from the international contingent — players who represent everything from generational potential to unfinished … Read more

Tiger Woods Withdraws from 2026 Masters After DUI Arrest: What We Know

Tiger Woods will not be playing in the 2026 Masters. The five-time Augusta champion announced he is stepping away from competition to seek treatment after being arrested and charged with driving under the influence on March 27 in Jupiter Island, Florida — eight days before the Masters was scheduled to begin. The announcement, which came … Read more

First-Time Masters Viewer’s Guide 2026: Traditions, Green Jacket, and What to Watch

The Masters Tournament is golf’s most storied event — and also its most distinctive. Whether you’re watching for the first time or returning after years away, Augusta National in April operates by its own rules, traditions, and visual language. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the 2026 Masters (April 9–12) with full understanding … Read more