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August 16th, 2026

This quirky pre-shot rehearsal is working wonders for Carter Loflin at the U.S. Amateur

ARDMORE, Pa. — Before each full-swing shot, U.S. Amateur semifinalist Carter Loflin places his trail hand at the very bottom of the grip, holding the golf club almost like you would a hockey stick. He takes one full practice swing with that grip, then takes his normal grip and quickly strikes. Loflin calls it a Read more…

August 15th, 2026

Everything you need to know about the four U.S. Amateur semifinalists

ARDMORE, Pa. — The first quarterfinals match at the U.S. Amateur on Friday at Merion teed off at 1:15 p.m. ET, the last at 2 p.m. All four were wrapped up by Happy Hour (5 p.m.), with only the first match between Carter Loflin and Brandon Knight even reaching the 16th hole. The quick work Read more…

August 15th, 2026

The Feed: Another golf money prank goes too far … or does it?

Welcome back to The Feed, where no one can be trusted and nothing is as it seems. Allow us to explain … Plot Twist of the Century A few weeks ago, LPGA star Charley Hull found herself in hot water after revealing that she pranked her longtime caddie Adam Woodward into believing he had won Read more…

PGA Tour

August 15th, 2026

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler sizzles to grab St Jude lead

Scottie Scheffler shone bright under the hot Memphis sun as he fired a nine-under 61 that catapulted him to the top of the FedEx St Jude Championship leaderboard.

August 14th, 2026

‘Sets me up’: Hot Scott eyes golf’s Tour Championship

Adam Scott made a hot start to the PGA Tour’s FedExCup playoffs, firing a four-under 66 to sit tied for fifth at the FedEx St Jude Championship, one shot off the pace set by a group of Americans on five-under 65. Min Woo Lee, the only other Aussie in the field, is well placed in a share of 13th after a three-under 67.

August 12th, 2026

Rory McIlroy returns as the five-man POTY race heats up: 10 things for the FedEx St Jude Championship

As the FedEx Cup Playoffs get underway at TPC Southwind, here’s a look at the biggest storylines to watch, from a stacked field to a genuinely unpredictable Player of the Year race.

US Open

July 2nd, 2026

How Bobby Jones’ 1926 US Open win at Scioto Country Club inspired this all-time famous quote about tournament golf

A century ago, Jones was moved to make an observation about his 1926 US Open experience and the challenges of tournament golf that echo through the decades and remains pointed and pertinent today.

June 25th, 2026

Tiger wins the 2026 US Senior Open. You mean, there’s a chance? 

More history beckons Tiger Woods post-50, if he can summon the energy and will.

June 23rd, 2026

9 things I learned from pros at the 2026 US Open

Among the lessons: a balanced approach to your golf swing is the best one.

LIV Golf

August 13th, 2026

LIV Golf players told season finale is cancelled, according to report

After weeks of rumours, LIV Golf has informed its players that the season-ending event has been cancelled, according to a report from the Telegraph.

August 10th, 2026

Despite his worst LIV Golf finish, Jon Rahm wins league’s individual title for the third consecutive season

Joaquin Niemann has cruised to a wire-to-wire win at LIV Golf New York, as Jon Rahm locked up a third consecutive season-long points title despite his career-worst result in the league.

August 10th, 2026

Joaquin Niemann continues to LIV the dream with victory No.9

Joaquin Niemann has gone wire-to-wire to win LIV Golf New York, his ninth title in three years, as Jon Rahm secured a third consecutive season points title despite a disappointing final round.

AGD All-Access Pass articles

July 24th, 2026

Editor’s letter: Less can be Moore

There’s potentially a silver lining to Moore Park’s reduction in holes.

July 24th, 2026

Behind the scenes

Where our editors ventured in compiling this issue More women are taking up a club than ever and a new wave of groups is making sure they feel welcome when they do. Golf Fore Her is one of them. I spent a Sunday at Cronulla Golf Club, on Sydney’s southern beaches, at one of their Read more…

July 24th, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: Eastern Golf Club

Since relocating from suburban Doncaster to the outskirts of Melbourne in the Yarra Valley 11 years ago, Eastern Golf Club has built a new home for itself and garnered a renewed spirit – along with new golf courses.

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How to play

August 15th, 2026

Make this one simple change in your putting practice to be more intentional

Instead of dropping three balls on the green and putting aimlessly around, try playing this game.

August 15th, 2026

Is your address posture wrecking your back? How about when you putt? It’s worth checking it out on video

If you’re experiencing lower-back pain, it’s probably worth doing a posture check to see if you’re putting unnecessary stress on your spine, says Chris Cooper, a Golf Digest Certified Fitness Trainer.

August 8th, 2026

Why being unrealistically positive doesn’t work on the golf course

When I was playing Division III college golf, I went through a particularly uninspiring stretch of putting. Someone advised me to tell myself, ‘I’m the best putter in the world’ each time I set foot on the green. He was trying get me to create confidence so big that it removed any doubt from my Read more…

What to play

August 15th, 2026

TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5 wedges: What you need to know

TaylorMade’s latest wedge introduction – the Hi-Toe 5 – is a fully forged wedge designed in the hallmark high-toe design the line has become known for.

August 13th, 2026

Evnroll EZPZ ‘reverse torque’ putter: What you need to know

Evnroll EZPZ putters look to make the movement towards “zero-torque”-style putters more palatable.

August 10th, 2026

The clubs Michael Brennan used to win the 2026 Wyndham Championship

Michael Brennan claimed his second PGA Tour title at the Wyndham Championship, locking in his first FedEx Cup Playoffs appearance and a trip to the Masters.

Where to play

August 14th, 2026

Crown jewels: The significant way many NSW golf courses can protect their futures

A management shift for a small, nine-hole golf course in suburban Sydney could signal an opportunity for more New South Wales golf clubs to secure their futures.

August 11th, 2026

Top 6 golf courses in Tasmania

Tasmania punches well above its weight in Australian golf, anchored by Cape Wickham and the Barnbougle courses. Here’s the definitive ranking of the state’s best, according to Australian Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses list.

August 11th, 2026

Top 9 golf courses in Western Australia

Western Australia’s golf scene punches above its weight, anchored by Lake Karrinyup and a growing crop of coastal and regional gems. Here’s the definitive top 10, according to Australian Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses ranking.

Women in Golf

August 15th, 2026

Grace Kim fights back to remain in LPGA contention

August 15th, 2026

Make this one simple change in your putting practice to be more intentional

August 14th, 2026

Australia’s Grace Kim makes fast start at LPGA event

Golf Rules

August 14th, 2026

How do you call someone out for this very minor infraction?

August 13th, 2026

Rules Review: What happens when someone reports an incorrect score and it impacts a match?

August 5th, 2026

Rules Review: They just aerated the fairways and greens. Can I take relief from all these core holes?

Opinion

August 11th, 2026

Stable diet: Is club golf too reliant on Stableford events?

July 28th, 2026

Opinion: A hemisphere shift is the key to a less lopsided global golf calendar

July 24th, 2026

Editor’s letter: Less can be Moore