Articles by E. Michael Johnson

Are higher-priced golf balls worth the extra cost?

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…

The clubs Chris Gotterup used to win the 2026 John Deere Classic

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.

Ping G Le4 clubs for women: What you need to know

Ping’s new G Le4 women’s range combines lightweight technology, forgiveness and confidence-inspiring designs to help golfers hit it longer and straighter. Here’s everything you need to know, including Australian pricing and specs.