Articles by E. Michael Johnson

The clubs Scottie Scheffler used to win the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Scheffler’s change to a TaylorMade Spider Tour putter at the start of the week was the topic of much discussion. His putter wasn’t the only thing working, however. He ranked first in strokes gained/off the tee for the week, second in greens in regulation and third in strokes gained/around the green.

Ping G730 and i530 irons: What you need to know

Ping introduces two new irons, the G730 and i530, designed for distance but geared towards different player types. The G730 is more of a game-improvement offering while the i530 serves better players seeking to regain some lost distance.

Golf Pride Reverse Taper putter grip: What you need to know

What you need to know: Golf Pride’s latest putter grip varies the thickness in the opposite manner of conventional grips, with the thicker part on the bottom-hand area and thinner in the top-hand section. The idea being to anchor the top hand and reduce tension in the lower hand. Availability: Available for pre-order March 25. Read more…

Why you shouldn’t hit 3-wood off the tee

Data from ShotScope studied millions of tee shots from everyday golfers and found the percentage golfers found the fairway using a driver is nearly identical to that with a 3-wood.

The clubs Jake Knapp used to win the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta

It wasn’t easy, nor was it pretty, but Jake Knapp held his game together after a couple early hiccups and used a nervy short game to secure his first PGA Tour win at the Mexico Open at Vidanta. A rookie on the tour playing just his fifth event of the season, Knapp had Sunday experience, Read more…

Ping s159 wedges: What you need to know

Ping’s most extensive and versatile wedge line to date, the s159 line, features 25 loft/grind options. The grinds and shape were the result of direct feedback from the company’s tour staff.

Tour Edge Hot Launch 524 irons and wedges: What you need to know

Tour Edge’s Hot Launch C524 irons and wedges are designed for golfers who prefer a more classic cavity-back design. The E524 irons and wedges provide plenty of help by focusing on ease of getting the ball up in the air or, in the case of the wedges, out of the sand.