When the first tee shot of the 2026 Masters is struck on Thursday, April 9, it will mark something genuinely historic in the sport: for the first time since LIV Golf launched in 2022 and fractured professional golf, the very best players from the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, and LIV Golf will be … 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
The 2026 Masters Tournament tees off on Thursday, April 9, and golf fans around the world are asking one question as much as any other: what’s the weather going to be like at Augusta National? The good news is that Mother Nature appears set to cooperate beautifully for the 90th edition of golf’s most prestigious … Read more
Jon Rahm has claimed his third victory of the 2026 LIV Golf season, re-entering the world’s top 50 rankings and establishing himself as a dominant force within the format. His success comes at a pivotal moment for LIV Golf itself, which is transitioning from its namesake 54-hole format to 72-hole tournaments—bringing the league into structural … Read more
Hyo Joo Kim has emerged as the LPGA Tour’s hottest golfer in early 2026, capturing back-to-back victories at the Fortinet Founders Cup and the Ford Championship at Whirlwind Golf Club. Her dominant performances—including becoming the first golfer in LPGA history to shoot two rounds of 61 or better in the same tournament—provide a masterclass in … Read more
The equipment landscape is shifting significantly in 2026, with major manufacturers unveiling next-generation drivers designed to deliver faster ball speeds, greater forgiveness, and improved consistency. TaylorMade’s Qi4D, Callaway’s Quantum, Ping’s G440K, and Titleist’s evolving GT line represent the cutting edge of driver technology—each with specific innovations aimed at different types of golfers. For amateur golfers … Read more
The 2026 Masters Tournament is set to unfold April 9-12 at Augusta National Golf Club, featuring 91 of the world’s best golfers competing for one of golf’s most prestigious titles. While Scottie Scheffler enters as the favorite, and defending champion Rory McIlroy seeks to build on his dramatic playoff victory, amateur golfers can extract valuable … Read more
The first women’s major of 2026 is almost here. The Chevron Championship — one of the LPGA Tour’s five major championships — moves to Houston, Texas for April 23–26, bringing the world’s best women golfers to a marquee event at a time when women’s golf is experiencing some of its strongest momentum in years. Here’s … Read more
Titleist doesn’t rush. The brand that has dominated the golf ball and wedge markets for decades moves deliberately — refining rather than reinventing, making sure that when they do launch something new, it genuinely moves the game forward. The 2026 equipment season has brought two significant Titleist launches: the Vokey SM11 wedges and the Pro … Read more
Every January, the golf equipment world convenes at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando — and every year, one technology or category defines the narrative. In 2026, that story was unmistakably artificial intelligence applied to swing analysis, alongside a generation of launch monitors that have fundamentally democratized access to tour-level data. Here’s what debuted, what … Read more
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