Mini drivers have been creeping into the bags of professionals and amateurs alike for the past few seasons, and 2026 may be the year they go fully mainstream. Cobra’s entry into the category — the King Tec-MD mini driver — brings one of golf’s biggest equipment manufacturers into a space that has been dominated by … Read more
The 2026 Masters Tournament will feature 22 players making their Augusta National debut — the largest class of first-timers in recent memory. In a field of 91, nearly one in four competitors will be navigating Amen Corner, reading Augusta’s treacherous greens, and managing the sensory overload of the Masters for the very first time. History … Read more
Phil Mickelson announced on Wednesday that he will not compete in the 2026 Masters Tournament, citing a personal health matter in his family. The three-time Masters champion said he would be stepping away from golf for an extended period to focus on his family. Combined with Tiger Woods’ absence following his DUI arrest last week, … Read more
Ping has launched the G440 K, the most forgiving driver in the company’s history and one of the most significant equipment releases of 2026. With a moment of inertia (MOI) exceeding 10,400 in certain configurations — a record for any Ping driver — the G440 K promises straighter shots on mishits, faster ball speeds, and … Read more
The golf ball rollback — the most significant equipment regulation change in decades — is officially happening, but not when you might have expected. After years of debate, the USGA and R&A have shifted from a staggered implementation to a universal single start date of January 1, 2030, with conformance testing for new golf balls … Read more
The LPGA Tour has secured a broadcast deal that changes everything for women’s professional golf. Starting in 2026, every round of every LPGA Tour event will air live on television — the first time this has happened since 1995. The partnership with commercial property insurer FM, combined with expanded coverage on Golf Channel and CNBC, … Read more
When the 2026 Masters tees off at Augusta National on April 9, three players will carry the weight of golf history on their shoulders. Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Brooks Koepka each have the opportunity to win the third leg of the career Grand Slam — joining an exclusive club that includes only Jack Nicklaus, … Read more
Robert MacIntyre is having the week of his life at the Valero Texas Open — and the timing could not be better. With a commanding four-shot lead heading into the weekend at TPC San Antonio, the left-handed Scotsman is on the verge of clinching both a PGA Tour title and the final invitation to next … Read more
Los Angeles Golf Club are the 2026 TGL champions after sweeping Jupiter Links 2-0 in the SoFi Cup Finals, capping a dominant season with a 9-2 victory in the deciding match. Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Sahith Theegala combined for three consecutive eagles in the finals, producing one of the most electrifying sequences in the … Read more
Newly released body camera footage from Tiger Woods’ March 27 DUI arrest has revealed the most detailed account yet of what happened when the 15-time major champion’s Land Rover struck a trailer and rolled over on Jupiter Island, Florida. The video, released this week by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, adds significant context to an … Read more
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