Top-ranked amateur opens seven-stroke lead in bid to win pro event

England’s Lottie Woad already has established herself as the world’s best woman amateur, but now she has moved to the brink of solidifying her standing as a future professional star. Woad, 21 and a senior-to-be at Florida State, opened a seven-stroke lead through three rounds of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open in a bid to Read more…

British Open 2025: 11 Open terms you need to know

The 2025 British Open is upon us, which means it’s time to set your alarm clocks early to watch the action. But before the tournament starts, it’s also time to brush up on the real meaning behind some phrases commonly associated with golf’s oldest major championship. Don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz. 1. “Open Read more…

How golf training is catching up with other sports

At some point, thinking about golf practice brought me back to my earliest days on skates. Some background here would help: When I grew up playing hockey, most of the drills in practice emphasized isolated skills. The coach would line us up at one end of the rink and blow a whistle, and then we Read more…

Callaway CB12 wedges: What you need to know

Callaway updates its “game-improvement wedge” lineup with the new CB12, a wide-soled cavity-back design that redistributes 12 grams to the perimeter for increased forgiveness not just on full swings but on short-shot mis-hits, too.

Xander Schauffele: Don’t waste putting practice

The good news about putting is, you’re probably already dedicating time to it. When you roll some putts before you tee off, that’s legitimate practice time—if you use it well. The key is to make the reps good reps, not just rapid-firing putts from hole to hole. I’m very intentional when practicing putting thanks to Read more…