Conditions aside, it’s important to realise that less loft equals more distance only if you generate enough clubhead speed to launch the ball at a high enough angle and with enough spin to keep it airborne.
Even if you are perfectly happy with the performance of your driver, it’s a good idea to experiment with its different settings to see how they affect your tee shots.
Wyndham Clark held off Rory McIlroy to win the BMW Championship, overcoming a squandered 54-hole lead thanks to clutch birdies and his Ping onset putter.
Fact is, a metalwood’s shelf life is a lot shorter if you’re a tour pro like Fox, who ranks among the top 20 percent on tour in driver ball speed at 180 miles per hour.
Prior to the start of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Scottie Scheffler was asked about the challenge presented by TPC Southwind, a course known for its stinginess in coughing up low scores. “There’s a lot of hazards on the golf course,” said Scheffler. “If you start playing too safe, you’re going to be in the Read more…
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.
Michael Thorbjornsen sealed his first PGA Tour win with a 26-foot birdie on the final hole at the Rocket Classic. Here’s a full breakdown of the clubs behind his tee-to-green dominance.
Al Messerschmidt Q: I usually cheap out when it comes to buying balls, spending about $20/dozen, and still shoot around 80. Would a tour-quality ball help me get into the mid-70s to justify the cost? A: Honestly, upgrading your ball is unlikely to save you five or six shots a round. Although a ball change Read more…
Tom Kim’s bogey-free final round at the Scottish Open was built on elite tee-to-green golf. Here’s a full breakdown of his winning bag, from his new Titleist driver to the putter behind all four of his PGA Tour wins.
Chris Gotterup closed with a stunning nine-birdie 62 to claim his third win of the year at the John Deere Classic, capitalising when Ben Kohles faltered late. Here’s how he did it, including the full club-by-club breakdown of his winning bag.
Wyndham Clark claimed his second U.S. Open title with a standout performance from tee to green. Here’s a complete look at the clubs and golf ball he used to win at Oakmont.
Bud Cauley has broken through for his first PGA Tour win at the RBC Canadian Open, closing with a strong back nine and crediting a four-leaf clover from his grandfather as his lucky charm.
Poston gained eight-plus shots on his approaches with his Titleist T100 irons. He also ranked third in putting with his TaylorMade Spider Tour X mallet. It was a recent golf ball change, however, that is the key equipment story.
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