While Lucas Glover may believe there’s some bait-and-switch shenanigans happening during driver testing on tour, the PGA Tour seems certain there is not. That said, the tour remains committed to a random testing approach versus weekly full-field testing at this point. RELATED: PGA Tour commissioner defends Rory McIlroy for missing a third signature event in Read more…
For many golfers, enjoying a fine cigar out on the fairways is as much a part of the game as dropping a birdie putt. A well-chosen, premium cigar enhances the smoking experience, adding a layer of relaxation, sophistication and heavenly aroma to each round, but what makes a cigar ideal for the golf course? First Read more…
At this week’s Memorial and U.S. Women’s Open, some new Ping equipment might just find its way into the bags of some players. That’s because the company is bringing to tour its i240 irons and iDi utility irons, and although the company is keeping the lid on technical details, photos provide some clues on the Read more…
Question: I recently went to Pinehurst and was embarrassed when the caddie basically said my bag was too heavy. I don’t want to make that mistake again. What are the best ways to lighten the load while still making sure I have what I need? Answer: Well, the guess here is the No. 1 thing Read more…
The phone started ringing early and often on Monday morning. It’s a sound J.J. Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s director of player promotion, has become accustomed to hearing every May when new product is released.
If you missed the release of Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max last season, don’t worry, you weren’t the only one. Initially seeded on tour to pros looking for a slight uptick in spin and off-center forgiveness, the driver quickly became Callaway’s most-played model on tour in 2024. Tour demand generally leads to retail demand, Read more…
It’s not that Katsuhiro Miura invented the idea of forging irons—or even perfected it. (Truly, he never stopped rethinking the way forged steel could become a work of art and a golf club at the same time). Miura, the founder and chief designer of Miura Golf, went about his work with a distinct passion and Read more…
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…