The Masters Tournament starts tomorrow at Augusta National, and players will encounter a course that has quietly evolved. The most significant change for 2026: the 17th hole, known as Nandina, has been lengthened by 10 yards, now stretching to 450 yards total. This seemingly modest adjustment carries major strategic implications for the world’s best golfers—and … Read more
The Masters is the most watched golf tournament of the year — and for golfers who play recreationally, it’s also the most instructive. Augusta National is specifically designed to reward the things that actually make golf scores lower: precise course management, disciplined tee shots, smart approach play, and mental composure under pressure. These aren’t traits … Read more
Scottie Scheffler heads into the 2026 Masters as the clear betting favourite at +500, and it’s not hard to understand why. The world number one has won at Augusta National twice already — in 2022 and 2024 — finished fourth or better in three of his last four appearances at the venue, and leads the … Read more
TaylorMade has launched the Qi4D driver — the third generation of its Qi family, following the Qi10 and Qi35 — and it arrives with meaningful refinements across the range rather than a wholesale redesign. If you’re currently gaming a Qi10 or Qi35, you’ll want to understand what’s changed before deciding whether an upgrade makes sense. … Read more
The Los Angeles Golf Club claimed the 2026 TGL championship in emphatic fashion, defeating Jupiter Links Golf Club 9-2 in the SoFi Cup Final with a stunning run of three consecutive eagles that turned a close contest into a rout. The victory capped a dominant season for LA Golf Club and delivered the league’s second … Read more
The 2026 Masters tee times and pairings for rounds one and two are officially set, and Augusta National has delivered some genuinely compelling groupings for what promises to be a historic week. The 90th Masters begins Thursday, April 9, with defending champion Rory McIlroy chasing back-to-back green jackets and world number one Scottie Scheffler the … Read more
The 2027 Ryder Cup will take place without the most iconic name in American golf leading the charge. Tiger Woods has officially declined the role of US Ryder Cup captain, stepping back from all golf commitments as he seeks treatment following a DUI arrest and rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida — his second … Read more
Something historic is happening in women’s professional golf in 2026, and it’s been underreported amid the noise of the Masters, LIV merger talks and Tiger Woods headlines. For the first time since Golf Channel began broadcasting the LPGA Tour in 1995, every round of every LPGA Tour event is airing live on television. Every round. … Read more
Callaway has released its most significant driver lineup in years. The 2026 Quantum collection — featuring five distinct models built around a single headline technology — was available in stores from February 13 and has been making waves on the range and on Tour ever since. If you’re considering a driver upgrade in 2026, here’s … Read more
Maria Jose Marin has won the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur, earning the right to play the final round at Augusta National Golf Club and adding her name to one of the most prestigious titles in amateur golf. The victory caps a remarkable week for the young golfer and provides a compelling preview of the … Read more
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