The 10 LIV Golfers at the 2026 Masters: Who Can Contend for the Green Jacket?

Ten LIV Golf players have qualified for the 2026 Masters, while seven of their colleagues on the Saudi-backed tour will be watching from home. The split field tells a nuanced story about where LIV Golf stands in relation to the game’s most prestigious major championship — and which players have managed to keep one foot … Read more

Best Masters-Themed Golf Gear: Every Limited-Edition Drop for 2026

Masters week is not just the first major championship of the golf season — it is the sport’s most concentrated moment of limited-edition product launches. Every year, brands compete to release Augusta-inspired gear that captures the tournament’s aesthetic: azalea pinks, Georgia greens, magnolia whites, and champion golds. The 2026 Masters-themed drops are among the strongest … Read more

9 Big Names Missing the 2026 Masters — And Why They’re Not at Augusta

The 2026 Masters features a 91-player field headlined by defending champion Rory McIlroy, two-time winner Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau in red-hot form. But for every marquee name teeing it up at Augusta National this Thursday, there is a notable absence that tells its own story about the state of professional golf in 2026. Here … Read more

TaylorMade Qi Max Irons: Can ‘Straight Distance’ Fix Your Slice?

TaylorMade has launched the Qi Max irons for 2026, targeting the game-improvement category with a technology package built around a concept the company calls “Straight Distance.” The irons use a patented face design that controls flexibility to reduce the cut spin that plagues many mid-to-high handicap players, while maintaining the distance and forgiveness that define … Read more

PING Scottsdale TEC Putters Use Eye-Tracking Science to Fix Your Alignment

PING has launched the Scottsdale TEC putter line for 2026, introducing a new alignment system called Eye Q that was developed using eye-tracking research and a visual performance principle called Quiet Eye. The technology represents a genuinely novel approach to putter design — one that starts with how your eyes work rather than how the … Read more