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
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
Augusta National has made a subtle but strategically significant change to the course ahead of the 90th Masters Tournament: the 17th hole — known as Nandina — has been shortened by 12 yards at the front tee, reducing its total playing length from 462 yards to 450 yards. It’s a modest adjustment in yardage terms, … Read more
The 90th Masters Tournament begins 9 April at Augusta National, and the betting market has crystallised around a clear hierarchy of favourites — with a handful of intriguing value plays lurking further down the board. Here’s a breakdown of the current odds, the form figures behind them, and what amateur golfers can actually learn from … Read more
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