Golf History + Facts

Augusta National Golf Club is unlike any other golf course in the world — not just in its beauty or its history, but in its architecture. Every hole was designed with a specific strategic intention that punishes certain ball flights and specific misses while generously rewarding the correct approach. Understanding the course hole by hole … Read more

On Tuesday evening before the first round of the 2026 Masters, the most exclusive dinner in golf takes place in the Augusta National clubhouse. The Champions Dinner, hosted by defending champion Rory McIlroy, gathers every living Masters champion around a single table for a meal that combines world-class cuisine, priceless conversation, and a tradition that … Read more

Every year, the Wednesday before the Masters Tournament begins, Augusta National plays host to one of golf’s most cherished traditions: the Par 3 Contest. In 2026, that means Wednesday, April 8 — the day before the 90th Masters gets underway — will see players, their families, and their caddies take to the famous Par 3 … Read more

Tiger Woods has built many things in golf — a legacy, a record collection, a brand empire. Now he’s added something new to that list: a golf course. Trout National, designed by TGR Design (Woods’ architecture firm), is opening in New Jersey in April 2026, and it represents one of the most anticipated golf course … Read more

The 90th Masters Tournament tees off on April 9 with a record prize fund that reflects both the tournament’s enduring prestige and the broader explosion in professional golf prize money over recent years. For players at every position in the field, the financial stakes at Augusta National in 2026 are the highest in the tournament’s … Read more

The PGA Tour is returning to one of its most storied venues with a brand-new event. The Cadillac Championship, a $20 million Signature Event, will be played April 27 through May 3 at Trump National Doral’s legendary Blue Monster course in Miami — marking the first PGA Tour event at Doral since 2016 and the … Read more

Augusta National has announced its only course modification ahead of the 2026 Masters Tournament: the 17th hole, Nandina, has been lengthened by 10 yards to play at 450 yards. While the change may seem modest on paper, the strategic implications for one of Augusta’s most pivotal holes are significant — particularly in a year when … Read more

The Texas Children’s Houston Open delivered far more than one inspirational story last weekend. While Gary Woodland’s emotional five-shot victory at Memorial Park headlined the tournament, five players used their Houston Open performances to secure invitations to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National, which begins April 10. For those players, the stakes at Memorial … Read more

The TGL’s inaugural season reached its climax on March 24 as Los Angeles Golf Club swept Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links 2-0 in the best-of-three Championship finals, capping off a historic first season for golf’s ambitious indoor league. The decisive Game 2 wasn’t even close — LA dominated 9-2 behind the combined firepower of Collin Morikawa, … Read more

Women’s professional golf has never looked this good on television — literally. The LPGA Tour’s 2026 broadcast season has introduced a sweeping set of production upgrades that are transforming how fans experience women’s golf at home and on their devices. From a 50-percent increase in camera equipment to expanded drone fleets and enhanced audio capabilities, … Read more