Articles by E. Michael Johnson

How to take some curve out of your tee shots

Q: I’ve always had a slice, so I want to try a slice-fighting driver. Any advice? First off, getting help from your equipment is never a “last resort” solution. Two years ago, Nelly Korda [above, from 2023] was using TaylorMade’s Stealth 2 HD model. The HD stands for “high draw”, meaning it’s draw-biased. There are Read more…

What’s In My Bag: Bud Cauley

Have you ever wondered what is inside those massive staff bags caddies lug around on the professional tours? We have you covered. Golf Digest’s revamped “What’s In My Bag” treatment deconstructs everything inside a player’s bag, from the tiniest ball marker to the supersized driver. Here, PGA Tour pro Bud Cauley, who had four top-10s Read more…

No more banana balls

There are several ways to go about combating a persistent slice, each with its pros and cons.

Tour Edge Exotics MD Forged, CB Forged and Max irons: What you need to know

What you need to know: The latest Exotics iron launch from Tour Edge isn’t merely another continuation of its previous design and branding playbook, but rather a reimagining of the company’s image with products reflective of a renewed focus on premium product. The game-improvement Exotics Max and more player-ish CB Forged and MB Forged offerings Read more…

Hot List Extra: The best-looking mallet putters on the 2025 Hot List

Although the mallet putter has been around almost since the birth of the game, its presence has almost always been met with the same type of reaction from golfers. “Sure, they’re probably easier to putt with, but the look … “ The voices trailing off need to go no further. The large backsides of mallets Read more…

What’s In My Bag: Ben Griffin

Have you ever wondered what is inside those massive staff bags caddies lug around on the professional tours? We have you covered. Golf Digest’s revamped What’s In My Bag treatment deconstructs everything inside a player’s bag, from the tiniest ball marker to the supersized driver. Here, PGA Tour pro Ben Griffin, playing this week in Read more…

Ryder Cup 2025: One equipment nugget from every member of the U.S. team

The Ryder Cup isn’t subject to quite as much equipment intrigue these days now that the conundrum of which golf ball a two-man team uses in alternate-shot matches no longer exists (players can switch balls on each hole) and with Phil Mickelson not playing. Still, there plenty of curiosity regarding the bats and balls of Read more…

New Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash ball seen on tour

First introduced on the PGA Tour in early 2018, the development of Left Dash responded to the increasing trend of players looking to maximise distance off the tee while still maintaining control and stopping power into and around the greens.

Are strong-lofted irons playable for everyone? We explain

Unlike early strong-lofted efforts that were difficult to get airborne and hold greens, designers now have materials and manufacturing capabilities at their disposal that allows them to produce strong-lofted clubs that deliver the desired added metres, while also producing an appropriate trajectory and landing angle.

All About Wedges

Getting your wedge make-up right takes a little effort but can save you a heap of strokes. 

Hot List 2025: Highest-launching drivers

Smart heads about fitting know that although the mantra of “high launch, low spin” is ingrained in everyone’s mind as the secret sauce to distance off the tee, sometimes it can become a recipe for disaster. That can hold particularly true for moderate-to-slower swingers, who simply don’t generate enough speed to keep lower-spinning tee shots Read more…