Blue Tees has entered the launch monitor market with the Rainmaker, a $599 radar-based unit that directly challenges the Swing Caddie SC4 Pro’s dominance in the sub-$600 category. The launch comes at a moment when the affordable launch monitor space is experiencing its most competitive period ever — Shot Scope just released its $199 LM1, … Read more
The 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open has set up one of the most compelling final-round storylines of the PGA Tour season. Gary Woodland holds a two-shot lead at 18-under par heading into Sunday at Memorial Park Golf Course, with Nicolai Højgaard in hot pursuit at 16-under after back-to-back rounds of 62 and 63 — the … Read more
Augusta National has made its annual course tweak for the 2026 Masters, and this year the adjustment comes at the 17th hole, Nandina. The front of the tee box has been reduced by 12 yards and the tee marker repositioned, pushing the par-4 from 440 yards to 450 yards on the scorecard. The overall course … Read more
Cleveland Golf, Srixon, and cult accessories brand SWAG have teamed up for one of the most eye-catching limited-edition drops in recent golf equipment history. The “High Roller” collection features casino-themed RTZ Black Satin wedges and custom Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND golf balls — and if past SWAG collaborations are any indication, they won’t last long. The … Read more
For the first time in the history of Golf Channel, every single round of every LPGA Tour event will be broadcast live on national television in 2026. It is a milestone that women’s golf has been building toward for decades — and it arrives at the perfect moment, as the quality of play on the … Read more
Ping has officially launched the G740 irons, and the company is making a bold claim: these are the most forgiving irons it has ever produced. With a 22 percent wider sole, redesigned center of gravity, and a price point that won’t break the bank, the G740 is aimed squarely at the high-handicap golfers who need … Read more
Gary Woodland is doing something remarkable at the Texas Children’s Houston Open — and the scorecard only tells half the story. The 2019 U.S. Open champion surged to a three-shot lead after firing a 7-under 63 on Friday at Memorial Park Golf Course, reaching 13 under overall. But the real headline is what he revealed … Read more
The 2026 Masters (April 9-12, Augusta National) will welcome a fresh cohort of first-time competitors to the most prestigious tournament in golf. Every year, through qualifying exemptions and outstanding performances on the PGA Tour, a handful of players earn their debut at Augusta National. For many, it’s a dream realized. For some, it becomes the … Read more
In a move that has reignited debate within the golf world, the USGA and R&A are considering a significant delay to the golf ball rollback—pushing implementation from 2028 to a unified 2030 date. The proposed change would restrict elite-level golf balls to a maximum distance of 317 yards when hit at 127 mph clubhead speed, … Read more
The TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League) completed its inaugural 2025-26 season on March 23-24, 2026, with Los Angeles Golf Club capturing the championship. In a best-of-three final that crowned a new era of professional golf, LAGC’s roster of Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Sahith Theegala defeated Jupiter Links 2-0 to claim the trophy and … Read more
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