What the proposed changes to the PGA Tour really mean—our writers weigh in

On Tuesday, in a memo to PGA Tour members, the PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council, in conjunction with the player directors on the Policy Board, proposed major changes to tour operations. They included a significant reduction in the overall tour membership (dropping, among other categories, how many players keep their cards each year based on Read more…

Comparing Bronny James’ and LeBron James’ golf swings

Last week, LeBron James, 39, and Bronny James, 20, made basketball history, becoming the first father-son duo to take the court at the same time in an NBA game. Since then, the former McDonald’s All-American hasn’t played a minute for the 3-1 Lakers, with reports suggesting he will ‘likely’ be sent down to the G Read more…

Justin Thomas’ incredible water skip keeps him contending in Zozo

Other than having to contend with the superb play of Colombian Nico Echavarria, who has more than matched him shot for shot, Justin Thomas is having a tremendous week in the Zozo Championship. He’s shot 66-64-65 at Narashino Country Club in Shiba, Japan, and heads into the final round Saturday night (U.S. time) only two Read more…

LPGA sets up 96-yard par 3, and of course there were holes-in-one

Three aces came in a flurry during the third round of the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship on one of the shortest par-3s the tour plays. The 96-yard par-3 fourth at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club in Malaysia was playing 32 yards shorter than in the second round. MORE: College stars make different decisions after Read more…

Inside Golf Digest’s company golf tournament

This article first appeared in Low Net, a Golf Digest+ exclusive newsletter written for the average golfer, by an average golfer. To get Low Net directly in your inbox, and to take advantage of these Golf Digest+ Member Benefits, sign up for Golf Digest+ here. Have a topic you want me to explore? Send me Read more…

Honma TW767 metalwoods and irons: What you need to know

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Honma’s Tour World 767 lineup boasts plenty of options for elite and recreational players — along with a few new designs that are certain to garner attention. Here’s a look at three things you need to know about the new TW767 line. PRICE: TW767 LS driver (9, 10.5 degrees; $700); Read more…