As Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood start their pursuit of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, more under the radar is the fact that their endorsement cheques from one of the biggest equipment manufacturers on the planet might soon have a different signature on them.
CHARLOTTE — Vokey tour rep Aaron Dill doesn’t stand still for long during a major championship week. One second he’s offering wedge feedback on the range, the next, he’s back in the Titleist truck building a fresh lob wedge for a club pro who might be lucky to see him once per year. It’s all Read more…
CHARLOTTE — Equipment superstitions exist at the highest level of professional golf. Just because a pro’s resume boasts a couple of tour wins and a major title doesn’t make them immune to bad juju. You do whatever it takes to keep the Golf Gods happy. Let’s use Sahith Theegala’s 7-iron as an example. During the Read more…
Whether you’re shopping for the father who has it all or the dad who’s just getting into the swing of the sport, these great golf gift ideas are sure to put a smile on dad’s face and help him up his game all year long. From repurposed umbrellas that double as conversation starters to cashmere-blend Read more…
Not only should you be adding wedges, but having more wedges is tremendously advantageous to everyday players. Here’s why, along with some tips to help you make some choices.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the aftermath of his first win in three years at the RBC Heritage, Justin Thomas was asked to explain a sudden resurgence on the greens. Coming off a season where he ranked 174th in SG: Putting, literally anything would have been considered an improvement. However, this improvement felt different. It felt Read more…
The mini driver remains a mystery for many weekend golfers. Is it a driver with a smaller profile? Is it a fairway wood with a larger profile? You’re bound to get a different answer depending on who you ask. The truth is, the club can be whatever you want it to be. For those who Read more…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a golf ball coming right at you that you couldn’t see because of harsh sun! OK, sure, that’s a pretty rare occurrence, but it might be time to switch from your overkill of hats to one trusty pair of sunglasses. It’s a hell of a fashion change-up—we understand Read more…
To be clear, I’m not suggesting we ditch the blazer entirely. If it’s a real golf tournament (and if you have to ask, it isn’t), a dash of formality gives extra buzz to any dinner, be it the kickoff or closing ceremony. With a jacket on, science proves you’ll laugh a little louder and order Read more…
The odds of making a hole-in-one are 12,500 to 1. Most amateur golfers will never realize this dream in their careers, but that doesn’t keep us from trying to achieve golf immortality. Simply making an ace would be more than enough for any golfer. But what if you could pocket a cool million in the Read more…
Tour pros possess equipment idiosyncrasies that might seem ludicrous to the average weekend golfer. For example, Vokey tour rep Aaron Dill was working with a pro who needed to change sand wedges to hit a specific carry number, but simply going to a different loft wouldn’t do. More specifically, seeing a different loft on the Read more…
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