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April 9th, 2026

Masters 2026: The one club Tommy Fleetwood says could be the difference at Augusta

Few golf courses in the world have inspired more creative equipment tinkering than Augusta National. Players have shown up to the first tee with everything from extra wedges and one-off prototypes to unconventional setups built specifically for one week in April. Phil Mickelson famously employed two drivers in 2004—one for a high, hard draw, one Read more…

April 9th, 2026

Masters 2026: Major champion removed from Augusta National for violating phone policy, per report

AUGUSTA, Ga.—How serious is Augusta National about its no-phone policy? Serious enough apparently for a claret jug winner to pay the price when crossing it. According to Golfweek’s Adam Schupak, 1989 Open champion Mark Calcavecchia was removed from the club on Tuesday for using his phone on property. When Schupak reached Calcavecchia by phone, the Read more…

April 9th, 2026

Masters 2026: We measured who prepared best for Augusta National. Here’s the top seven.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The idea itself is pretty simple. Before the 2026 Masters, DataGolf unleashed its shot prediction tool for every player in the tournament. It’s exactly what it sounds like: It predicts all the different types of shots each player will face at Augusta National based on their driving distance, accuracy, and other factors. Read more…

PGA Tour

April 8th, 2026

Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy has been carrying a secret about his green jacket

Rory McIlroy hasn’t had his green jacket cleaned since winning the Masters last year. Find out why this iconic garment means so much to him and how he’s preparing for this year’s Champions Dinner.

April 8th, 2026

Masters 2026: There’s one important benefit of Augusta National experience most of us overlook

Experience at Augusta National isn’t just about knowing the course. Top players reveal how managing energy and focusing on essentials can give them an edge during Masters week.

April 7th, 2026

Masters 2026: Patrick Reed explained why he left LIV Golf to return to the PGA Tour

Patrick Reed is back in form at Augusta, but it’s his decision to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour that’s shaping the conversation this week.

LIV Golf Adelaide 2026 Videos

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Elvis Smylie on home crowds, confidence and building momentum on LIV Golf

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What’s in my bag: Inside Elvis Smylie’s LIV Golf equipment setup

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Southern Guards on rebranding, rivalries and hosting LIV Golf on home soil

LIV Golf

April 7th, 2026

Masters 2026: Patrick Reed explained why he left LIV Golf to return to the PGA Tour

Patrick Reed is back in form at Augusta, but it’s his decision to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour that’s shaping the conversation this week.

March 23rd, 2026

In last start before Masters, emotional Bryson DeChambeau outduels Jon Rahm to win for second straight week

After consecutive LIV victories, DeChambeau heads to Augusta National in two weeks feeling good about his game, although he was emotional on Sunday because of undisclosed things that happened earlier in the week.

March 20th, 2026

‘The pinnacle of my career’: Local heroes deliver on Day 1 at LIV Golf South Africa

The long-awaited arrival of LIV Golf in South Africa delivered both theatre and a homegrown surge on day one, with the all-South African Southern Guards GC feeding off a charged atmosphere to take the early team lead at The Club at Steyn City.

AGD All-Access Pass articles

March 20th, 2026

Editor’s letter: The fire within

A single moment, many moons ago, illustrates how Adam Scott owns an intensity that matches his talent.

March 20th, 2026

Your questions answered: April 2026

Plenty of questions arose from our “What is Golf Australia trying to become?” feature in the March issue. And Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland has the answers.

March 20th, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: Ocean Dunes Golf Course

Nudging up to Bass Strait in numerous instances, the captivating Ocean Dunes layout ducks in and away from the coastline as it meanders along King Island’s west coast. A revealing arrangement of green complexes is a feature of a course where the location alone guarantees attention. Yet not content to merely place a good course Read more…

AGD All-Access Pass videos

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Inside the life of 21-year-old superintendent Kasey Williams running a country golf course

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The secret to Jon Rahm’s swing superpower | Film Study

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How a Broken Arm Led to Calvin Peete’s Legendary Accuracy | Film Study

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How to play

March 29th, 2026

Two tweaks for higher iron shots

With a few checks on your setup and one part of your swing, you can bring the ball in plenty high to hold most greens.

March 27th, 2026

This two-thirds green-reading formula is simple genius

Amateur golfers tend to under-read their putts and miss low, because they misunderstand how the ball breaks.

March 25th, 2026

I asked pro golfers how much they can bench. Here’s what I learned

Bench-pressing may not be as important as other movements, but it’s still important.

What to play

April 9th, 2026

Masters 2026: Augusta chairman doubles down on distance rollback: ‘Failure’s not an option’

During his press conference on the eve of the 90th Masters, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley provided perhaps his most full-throated support of the R&A and USGA’s decision to roll back golf ball distance.

April 8th, 2026

Masters 2026: Bryson DeChambeau says he’s now ‘building’ his own clubs, will he put them in play this week?

Bryson DeChambeau, one of the leading candidates to win his first Masters this week after back-to-back victories on LIV Golf, is again making noise at a major with his golf clubs. And as usual, it’s before he’s even struck a shot.

April 6th, 2026

The clubs J.J. Spaun used to win the 2026 Valero Texas Open

It wasn’t exactly Davy Crockett and James Bowie at the Alamo, but J.J. Spaun dodged some bullets on the way to winning the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. It marked the second time Spaun has won the event, emerging victorious in 2022 as well.

Where to play

March 20th, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: Ocean Dunes Golf Course

Nudging up to Bass Strait in numerous instances, the captivating Ocean Dunes layout ducks in and away from the coastline as it meanders along King Island’s west coast. A revealing arrangement of green complexes is a feature of a course where the location alone guarantees attention. Yet not content to merely place a good course Read more…

March 20th, 2026

Tourism: Ireland’s moment before the roar

For Australian golfers who plan their travel around great courses and quality hotels, Ireland is entering a rare moment in time.

March 20th, 2026

2026 Masters: Buried treasure

The forgotten history behind the overhaul of Augusta National’s 16th hole. 

Women in Golf

April 6th, 2026

Lauren Coughlin dominant in third LPGA win, Nelly Korda makes history with 3 straight runner-up finishes

April 6th, 2026

Aussie Raegan Denton’s slice of history at Augusta National

April 5th, 2026

Say Amen! Maria Jose Marin gets one lucky break and seizes the moment to win Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Golf Rules

April 2nd, 2026

Rules Review: I carefully tried to pick up a rake but I accidentally moved my ball. Is that a penalty?

March 26th, 2026

Rules Review: What happens when someone tending the flagstick deflects your ball from going in?

March 12th, 2026

Rules Review: I took the club back and my ball dropped further into the rough. Is that a penalty?

Opinion

March 29th, 2026

Tiger Woods is not OK

March 20th, 2026

Editor’s letter: The fire within

March 20th, 2026

Opinion: Recalling the ‘almost’ Masters