Golf Ball Rollback Delayed to 2030: What It Means
The USGA and R&A have delayed golf’s controversial ball rollback until at least 2030, scrapping the 2028 elite deadline. Here’s what it means for your game.
Golf 101
Master the foundations of golf. These Golf 101 guides break down core concepts every golfer should understand, from how scoring works and what each club does to the rules of the game and essential course etiquette.
Wedge Distance Control: Master the Clock System
Master wedge distance control with the clock system: build repeatable 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 swing lengths to dial in every yardage inside 120 yards.
TPC Sawgrass Hole 17: How to Play the Island Green
The Island Green at TPC Sawgrass is golf’s most photographed par-3. Here’s how to play hole 17 like a pro — club, wind, target, and nerve all in one.
Royal Portrush Hole 16: How to Play Calamity Corner
Royal Portrush’s 16th hole, Calamity Corner, is golf’s most intimidating par 3. Here’s how to play the chasm, Bobby Locke’s Hollow, and the green.
Carnoustie Hole 18: How to Play the Barry Burn
A strategic guide to Carnoustie’s 18th hole — the Barry Burn, the tee shot decision, the approach, and what Van de Velde’s 1999 collapse teaches us.
Urethane vs Surlyn Golf Balls: Cover Materials Explained
Cover material drives more spin difference than swing technique can. Here is what urethane and Surlyn actually do, who needs which, and the three-shot self-test.
Bridgestone’s Black TOUR B Balls Sold Out In Under An Hour
Bridgestone’s limited-edition all-black TOUR B X and RX dropped May 19, 2026 at $99.99/dozen and sold out in under an hour. Here’s the VeloSurge tech inside, why it sold out so fast, and whether a black golf ball is actually a smart play.
Pinehurst No. 2: How to Play the Crowned Greens
Pinehurst No. 2 is defended not by length or water but by Donald Ross’s crowned greens. Here’s how the world’s best players strategise around them — and what a visiting amateur should practise first.
The Stimpmeter Explained: How Green Speed Is Measured
The Stimpmeter measures golf green speed in feet. Learn what readings mean, what affects them, and how to adjust your putting approach to any pace.
How Forged Irons Are Made: From Billet to Bag
A step-by-step look at the manufacturing process behind forged golf irons — from steel billet, through hot forging and CNC milling, to the polished head in your bag.
