What robot testing revealed about 9 game-improvement irons for 2026

For decades, the game-improvement iron category has offered golfers the equivalent of a bowling lane with bumpers. Whether you’re new to the game or simply don’t have enough time to groove your swing, it’s always nice to know the mishit protection is generous and you’ll see plenty of distance, regardless of impact location. These irons Read more…

Sunglasses for golfers who hate to wear sunglasses

For golfers, not all sunglasses are created equal—and the difference from the appropriate to inappropriate can cost you strokes, not to mention eye issues. Here’s what you need to know:If you don’t like wearing sunglasses while you play, especially when you putt, it’s probably because the lenses and frames weren’t designed with golfers in mind. Read more…

2026 Genesis Scottish Open tee times, TV coverage, viewer’s guide

Chris Gotterup geared up for his title defense at the Genesis Scottish Open in the most impressive of ways: a win at the John Deere Classic before flying back to Scotland. That’s some good karma, as the five-time PGA Tour winner will be looking to become the first to win back-to-back at The Renaissance Club. Read more…

What the U.S. Ryder Cup team can learn from the World Cup fiasco

The hierarchy of American soccer fans is constructed in tiers of legitimacy, with all the pride and fussiness that entails, so let me come clean up top and say that I am not one of the die-hards—I’m just some guy who has really enjoyed this World Cup. The global spirit always makes the tournament fun, Read more…

The oldest golf clubhouse in the world?

Less than an hour’s drive north of Milan, golf becomes far more than a game. Here, amid rolling fairways and sweeping views over Lake Varese and Monte Rosa, the experience is steeped in a sense of place that feels almost timeless. Golf Club Varese is not simply a club; it is a story nearly nine Read more…