Match play brings out a sentimentality of sportsmanship. Handshakes and hats off at the conclusion of the match and putts generously conceded during it. Yet if the last Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in 2021 set a tone, it’s that you might not see much of the latter. Ironically, in a year when the Nicklaus-Jacklin Read more…
It’s amazing in the equipment world how a “sky is falling” moment can sometimes become not so big a deal as time moves on. One such instance is the rainsuit debacle that befell the U.S. Ryder Cup team during the 2010 matches at Celtic Manor in Wales. You remember that, don’t you? Those black Sun Read more…
What you need to know: Better players have different demands than the rest of us when it comes to irons. Although no one wants to hit it short, they’ll sacrifice a couple yards for better distance control and a tighter dispersion. And while most everyday players benefit from less spin to reduce wayward shots, those Read more…
Although Theegala never let up in the final round, there was no denying his short game and work with the putter kept things from going awry during the week.
Perhaps one of the most curious equipment switches right before a Ryder Cup occurred in 2004 when nine days before the matches at Oakland Hills C.C., Phil Mickelson left Titleist for Callaway. Although the split wasn’t unexpected (Titleist had a history of not digging deep for star players and had let players such as Tiger Read more…
Bettinardi introduced its HLX 5.0 Forged wedges last November and the company has extended that line with a new limited-run oil-rubbed bronze finish. This PVD finish, gives this line a distinctive appearance to go along with the current chrome and graphite PVD finishes. The new offering will be available in lofts ranging from 48 to Read more…
Liam Mucklow, a Canadian-based instructor and founder of The Golf Lab, has discovered through testing something that might be worthy of an episode of “MythBusters”: a lighter driver shaft doesn’t always lead to a faster swing.
The hottest initial public offering of 2023 was a golf company you’ve never heard of that was significantly in debt, had almost no sales, was short on supply of its most important component and claims to be manufacturing shafts at a facility that local officials have never seen or heard of.
The high majority of golfers pay little attention to the bounce or grind of their wedges, in part because they simply lack the knowledge of what these two things are, how they are different and why they are a vital aspect of the wedge-selection process.
The Norwegian star ranked first in driving accuracy, hitting 43 of 56 fairways (76.8 percent) and second in strokes gained/off the tee, gaining more than four shots on the field.
In what was the definition of a ball-striking clinic, Glover ranked first in driving accuracy, strokes gained/approach and strokes gained/tee-to-green.
Billy Horschel needs a very high finish at this weekend’s Wyndham Championship just to make the FedEx Cup Playoffs this year. Turns out, an equipment alteration might have been made just in time to save his season.
The G Le3 family offers a full set of performance-engineered, custom-made clubs that deliver added distance, unmatched forgiveness, a confidence-inspiring look and a pleasing sound.
Ping is readying the final release in its Ping Slam collection, the PLD Limited Anser, commemorating Seve Ballesteros’ 1988 triumph at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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