EDITOR’S NOTE—Much has happened to Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson since the protagonists clashed in their epic final-round showdown at the 2016 British Open. In many ways, their lives have run parallel in recent years, the 48-year-old Swede and the 54-year-old American both among those to join the LIV Golf League. But what the two Read more…
Each of these products are an avid traveler’s saving grace when on the go, but they also work great for golfing, whether you’re headed to your local course or on an epic buddies weekend away. Every item on this list, from handy carabiners to portable, waterproof speakers, are designed to help extend your playing time—even Read more…
Bryson DeChambeau arrives at Royal Troon this week seeking his second major of the summer. Should he manage to claim the Claret Jug on Sunday, he has pledged to let every fan in attendance touch it, sharing a little shred of golf glory with the world. That’s a big promise, but we’re inclined to believe Read more…
While Jon Rahm has yet to finish outside the top 10 in a LIV Golf event since signing with the Saudi-backed circuit, the Spaniard’s career will be measured by his results in the majors when it’s all said and done. In 2024, those results have simply not been there for the 29-year-old, who followed up Read more…
Here’s the corrected version with spelling and grammar errors fixed: TROON, Scotland—If you’re reading this article from the United States, the greens at your home course probably roll about the same as the greens the pros will putt on at Royal Troon this week. That’s not an insult, by the way. The grass is simply Read more…
We all have family heirlooms. Maybe a set of opulent pearl earrings, Beanie Babies from the late ‘90s or blurry photos of our great-great-great-grandparents. Very few of us have a signed 1934 Augusta National Invitation Tournament badge (it wasn’t even officially called the Masters yet!) in our house, gathering dust and waiting to break nearly Read more…
TROON, Scotland — Tiger Woods explained that he turned down the chance to captain the United States Ryder Cup team because he felt it would be a “disservice” to the American players and the event. Woods, 48, had long been the prohibitive favorite to helm the red, white and blue for the 2025 match at Read more…
The stinger. The wind-cheater. The punch. Whatever you call it, the knockdown is a useful shot to have in your arsenal, especially if you’re playing in windy conditions or on a tight course. How do you hit a knockdown shot? Well, it’s not as difficult as you might think. With a few setup changes and Read more…
Viktor Hovland has yet to win a major championship, but it looks like his mind isn’t just on the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Troon. The always-entertaining Norwegian spoke to The Telegraph on his third-place finish at the PGA, his two missed cuts at the Masters and U.S. Open and … what the deal is Read more…
(Editor’s note: This first ran during the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon. Our writers there this year confirm the famed par 3 hasn’t moved.) TROON, Scotland—I’ve just gotten settled into the media center at Royal Troon and my first thought is to get out and see some of the course that’s hosting the 145th Read more…
First things first, Jager Pain is a talented Canadian junior golfer with an amazing name. But what he did after a recent tournament is what really caught our attention. Pain was playing in the 102nd Ontario Junior Boys Championship at Otter Creek Golf Club last Thursday—and playing quite well. After an opening 66 on Monday, Read more…
The game of golf is always changing, and for once it looks like the senior citizens are leading the charge. Despite being eligible for many a senior discount, one brave 62-year-old man and his compatriots have discovered a new digital-first way to announce their golf outfits of the day. All you need is a little Read more…
TROON, Scotland—How does one of the best golf swings in the game get that way? Little by little. Aberg comes into the 2024 Open Championship playing great golf, but not necessarily feeling especially great about his game. The tendency is one that Ludvig has had since junior golf: He gets the club stuck behind his Read more…
Last month, Robert MacIntyre won his first-ever PGA Tour event at the RBC Canadian Open with his dad Dougie filling in on the bag. The moment was special not only for the 27-year-old Scottish pro, but also his father, a greenskeeper at Glencruitten Golf Club back in Scotland, who got his very own taste of Read more…
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