As if playing in front of rowdy fans with intense allegiances wasn’t pressure enough, Harris English has been prepping for an equipment change that’s bound to add an extra layer of intrigue to the biennial matches. Along with pairing players based on their personalities and playing styles, Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald will be considering Read more…
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…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Tour Edge launches its first golf ball, the Exotics, with a focus on improved consistency in the wind. The three-piece entry features a cast urethane cover, which is designed to work with a high-resiliency core to yield lower long-game spin and maintain high short-game spin. PRICE: $40 per dozen. Available Read more…
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…
Hybrids came to be a genuine equipment category some three decades ago for one simple reason: They were more effective at launching the ball higher than the low-lofted irons they replaced. Throw in added forgiveness on mis-hits, plus additional trampoline off the face and there’s little doubt that for many average golfers a hybrid is Read more…
Let’s get this out of the way: Titleist’s latest “Dot” golf ball release isn’t the one golfers have been clamouring for. The Pro V1x “Double Dot” prototype remains a tour-only offering, but that doesn’t diminish the announcement of Pro V1 “Left Dot” — a CPO (Custom Performance Option) with a cult following in the gear Read more…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Arccos, the company founded on GPS-driven stat-tracking sensors, released its first laser rangefinder, the Arccos Smart Laser Rangefinder. The device leverages the company’s database and expertise in course features as well as its live weather information to provide “plays like” distances to go with the laser GPS readout. Although it Read more…
Scheffler’s tee-to-green game was impeccable as he ranked first in strokes gained/off the tee, third in driving accuracy, ninth in driving distance and second in strokes gained/approach.
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.
When the United States Walker Cup Team tees it up at Cypress Point, they’ll do so in timeless looks designed and crafted by Peter Millar. With a historic event being played at an equally iconic venue, the brand clearly understood the assignment. Players’ wardrobes blend classic staples with bespoke pieces created exclusively for the squad, Read more…
The top of the bag remains a tricky proposition for many golfers. Do you opt for a high-lofted fairway wood, hybrid or utility iron? Callaway’s latest Apex lineup offers a multitude of options to fill the yardage gaps in the form of Apex Ti Super Hybrid, Apex UT and Apex UW.
Most players using short putters tend to have one thing in common with players who use long putters: both types want to get their eyes directly over the ball.
You know all of the basic things to pack for a golf trip with your favorite golf buddies: Your clubs, enough golf balls, sunscreen, gloves and polos. The list goes on. But there are other, potentially less obvious, pieces of gear that you can pack for your next golf getaway. We’re packing the five items Read more…
Urethane is the benchmark when it comes to premium golf ball performance, especially in the spin department. But that doesn’t mean non-urethane balls are automatically out of the conversation, especially when you dig into the spin data, as we’ve done with the help of the Golf Laboratories swing robot.
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