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Official LPGA leaderboard and Saturday coverage checked Sunday, August 16, 2026 show Jeeno Thitikul two shots behind the Portland lead. That is the kind of weekly star pressure the LPGA should be better at selling.
Official LPGA and Associated Press coverage published Saturday, August 15, 2026 shows Sophia Schubert and Arpichaya Yubol tied for the Portland lead at 16 under, with Jeeno Thitikul two back entering the final round.
Official PGA TOUR round-three coverage published Saturday, August 15, 2026 and Golf Channel's Saturday-night bubble update show Scottie Scheffler leading the FedEx St. Jude Championship at 13 under, with Sam Burns and Sungjae Im two back and the BMW line still moving.
Official PGA TOUR playoff-scenarios guidance published August 10, 2026 and the official FedEx St. Jude Championship leaderboard checked Saturday morning, August 15, show the top-50 line moving exactly the way a postseason cut should.
Garmin Approach S50 vs Bushnell iON Elite is the clean August 2026 GPS-watch buyer fork between Garmin's richer golf-smartwatch lifestyle play and Bushnell's cheaper slope-first golf-only value.
Official PGA TOUR round-two coverage published Friday, August 14, 2026, plus the official FedEx St. Jude Championship leaderboard checked Saturday morning, August 15, show Scottie Scheffler leading at 11 under while Jordan Spieth moved from 54th to a projected 44th in the FedExCup race.
SkyTrak+ vs Bushnell Launch Pro is the premium indoor-launch-monitor fork in August 2026: a cheaper discontinued hybrid unit with a tighter-space case versus the pricier current camera-based option with the cleaner buy-now path.
Official PGA TOUR round-one coverage and leaderboard checked Friday morning, August 14, 2026 show Jordan Spieth opened the FedEx St. Jude with a bogey-free 65 and moved into a five-way tie for the lead after starting the week No. 54 in the FedExCup standings.
The LPGA's August 12, 2026 Kiara Romero announcement and current LEAP overview checked Friday, August 14 show Romero eligible for LPGA membership and leading the pathway standings at 23 points. That is the sort of clean advancement system golf needs more of.
Official LPGA leaderboard checked Friday morning, August 14, 2026 shows Mariel Galdiano at 7-under after round one of the Standard Portland Classic, with amateur Maria Jose Marin and six other players one shot back.
Official LPGA field and featured-groups coverage checked Thursday, August 13, 2026 show the Portland Classic opening with defending champion Aki Iwai, nine of the Rolex top 25, seven 2026 LPGA winners, and three elite amateur champions.
Official LPGA materials checked Thursday, August 13, 2026 show Portland opening with nine top-25 players, seven 2026 winners, three elite amateur champions, and the longest-running non-major slot on the schedule. That deserves better than cooldown-week framing.
Official WTGL and LPGA materials published August 10, 2026 say Fenway Sports Group acquired a WTGL team that will compete as Boston Common Golf. That is the kind of ownership signal women's team golf actually needed.
Official LIV Golf coverage published August 10, 2026 says Joaquin Niemann won LIV Golf New York at 16 under for his record ninth league title, while Jon Rahm clinched a third straight season-long crown and Crushers GC grabbed the team trophy.
Official PGA TOUR preview, standings, and playoff-scenarios pages checked Tuesday, August 11, 2026 show 69 players in Memphis, Daniel Berger out, Maverick McNealy hanging onto No. 50, and Jackson Koivun needing a huge week to keep his rookie year alive.
Official PGA TOUR FedExCup pages checked Tuesday, August 11, 2026 show the best drama in Memphis is not the broad playoff branding. It is the brutal top-50 line deciding who gets the BMW Championship and 2027 Signature access.
AP and official PGA TOUR reporting checked Monday, August 10, 2026 shows Brooks Koepka finished T67 at Wyndham, fell from No. 86 to No. 94 in the FedExCup, and missed the playoffs in the first season of his PGA Tour return from LIV.
Official PGA TOUR and AP reporting checked Monday, August 10, 2026 shows Michael Brennan closing the Wyndham Championship with a 64 to win at 22 under, jump from No. 105 to No. 47 in the FedExCup, and become the only player to move into the playoffs.
Official PGA TOUR and AP coverage checked Sunday, August 9, 2026 shows Beau Hossler and Michael Brennan tied at 16-under through 54 holes at the Wyndham Championship, one ahead of Tom Kim and with postseason math hanging over the whole board.
AP and Golf Channel reporting checked Sunday, August 9, 2026 says the FedEx St. Jude Championship will not be part of the PGA Tour's top-tier Championship Series in 2028. That is not just a Memphis story. It is a statement about how the Tour wants the FedExCup to matter.
Official PGA TOUR / AP coverage published Friday, August 7, 2026 and checked Saturday, August 8 shows Beau Hossler at 12-under and still needing a win, with Ben James and Jordan Smith one back and FedExCup cut drama all over Sedgefield.
Official PGA TOUR reporting published Friday, August 7, 2026 and checked Saturday, August 8 shows Jason Day's 18-year FedExCup Playoffs streak ended at No. 75 after a back-injury spiral. That matters, but it is not the same thing as being finished.
Official PGA TOUR coverage published late Thursday, August 6, and checked Friday, August 7, 2026 shows Beau Hossler leads the Wyndham Championship at 9-under after a 61, one shot ahead of Ben James and Sahith Theegala in the final regular-season pressure cooker.
Official PGA TOUR reporting published Thursday, August 6, 2026 says Billy Horschel opened the Wyndham Championship with 65, sat 107th in the FedExCup entering the day, and still graded his season an F. That bluntness is a lot more useful than fake perspective.
AP reporting published Thursday, August 6, 2026 says LIV Golf has a board-approved lead investor and is planning 'LIV Golf 2.0,' but the league still has an unnamed backer, a Michigan finale in doubt, and a trust problem it has not solved.
Official LPGA materials published August 5, 2026 say The Classic is returning to Corning, N.Y., for May 27-30, 2027 with a $5 million purse and the event's first Western New York appearance since 2009.
PGA TOUR reporting published August 4, 2026 says U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker sees roughly 20 to 22 players in the Presidents Cup mix and has no interest in forcing a young player onto the roster just for optics. That is exactly the right approach.
Callaway's official July 31, 2026 press release and current product pages checked August 5 show the new Quantum Mini Spinner arriving at $379.99 in 7W, 9W, and 11W with a shorter build, higher-spin pitch, and August 14 ship date.
Front Office Sports reports published August 3-4, 2026 say LIV Golf Indianapolis is now likely the league's final event of the year, while LIV's official site still lists the Michigan Team Championship for August 27-30 with tickets, countdown clock, and no public clarity.
Official LPGA and Solheim Cup materials published August 3, 2026 say Angel Yin and Jennifer Kupcho clinched places on the 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup team following the AIG Women's Open, joining Nelly Korda with four points spots still open.
Official Solheim Cup and Ladies European Tour updates published August 2-3, 2026 show Anna Nordqvist rounded out Team Europe with Leona Maguire, Julia Lopez Ramirez, Nastasia Nadaud, and Mimi Rhodes. Leaning into three rookies is exactly the right call.
A research-based Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash review covering current August 4, 2026 pricing, fit, feel, and whether this firmer low-spin premium ball is actually worth buying.
Official PGA TOUR updates published August 3, 2026 make the Wyndham Championship the cleanest pressure point on the schedule: top 70 into the FedEx St. Jude, top 50 chasing Signature access, and a pile of veterans needing real finishes.
Associated Press reporting published Sunday, August 2, 2026 and PGA TOUR results say Michael Thorbjornsen closed with a 7-under 63, made a 26-foot birdie putt on his last hole, and won the Rocket Classic by two shots.
LPGA coverage published Sunday, August 2, 2026 says Nelly Korda tied for fourth at Royal Lytham and clinched the 2026 Rolex ANNIKA Major Award. That was enough to lock down the season without another trophy.
Official LPGA and AIG Women's Open coverage published Sunday, August 2, 2026 says Shiho Kuwaki won the 50th AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes after Esther Henseleit forced a playoff with a birdie on the 72nd hole.
LPGA's official July 29, 2026 update says only Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu can still win the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award, with Korda carrying a six-point lead into Royal Lytham.
LPGA's official featured-groups release published July 29, 2026 puts Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, and Haeran Ryu together at Royal Lytham, with loaded follow-up groups built around Miyu Yamashita, Jeeno Thitikul, Charley Hull, and Brooke Henderson.
A research-based Callaway Chrome Tour X review built from current July 30, 2026 official pricing and product positioning for golfers choosing a firm premium ball on purpose.
Chrome Tour X vs Tour B X is a real fast-swinger premium-ball fork in 2026: Callaway's firmer control-and-workability lane versus Bridgestone's over-105 compression-and-distance fit.
LPGA and Ladies European Tour coverage published July 29, 2026 says Georgia Hall is back at Royal Lytham & St Annes, where she won the 2018 AIG Women's Open, just five months after giving birth. Golf should talk about that with a little more edge.
The LPGA's official field breakdown published July 28, 2026 says the 50th AIG Women's Open will open with 144 players, 12 past champions, all 19 LPGA winners from 2026, and 24 of the top 25 in the Rolex Rankings.
The PGA TOUR's July 28, 2026 Sompo announcement did more than add a sponsor. It showed how cold the TOUR's new map is going to be once markets get judged like premium inventory.
The PGA TOUR's official July 28, 2026 announcement says Sompo will sponsor a full-field event at Silverado Resort from July 26-August 1, 2027 before the partnership shifts into the TOUR's Championship Series in 2028.
Official LPGA coverage details published July 27, 2026 say the AIG Women's Open will air from July 30 through August 2 across Golf Channel, USA, and NBC, with streaming through GolfChannel.com, the Golf Channel app, and NBC Sports app.
Current LPGA Race to CME Globe standings checked July 28, 2026 show Nelly Korda leading, but Haeran Ryu, Hyo Joo Kim, Miyu Yamashita, Jeeno Thitikul, Hannah Green, and Lottie Woad are all close enough to make the final women's major feel bigger than a one-star script.
PGA TOUR's official First Look published July 27, 2026 says the Rocket Classic is the penultimate event of the regular season, arrives one week before the FedExCup Playoffs, and debuts Detroit Golf Club's $16 million renovation.
PGA TOUR coverage and AP reporting checked Monday, July 27, 2026 show Jackson Koivun winning the 3M Open in his third professional start. That makes the earlier hand-wringing about giving up The Open look even sillier.
PGA TOUR coverage and an AP report published Sunday, July 26, 2026 show Jackson Koivun winning the 3M Open at 25-under in only his third professional start, three ahead of Scottie Scheffler.
LPGA results and an AP report published Sunday, July 26, 2026 show Jenny Shin winning the Women's Scottish Open at 9-under, two clear of A Lim Kim for her first LPGA title since 2016.
AP and PGA TOUR coverage published July 25, 2026 says Jackson Koivun shot a 10-under 61 to reach 20-under, tie the 54-hole 3M Open scoring record, and take a three-shot lead into Sunday over Emiliano Grillo and Ben Kohles.
LPGA and AP coverage checked Sunday, July 26, 2026 shows Jenny Shin taking a five-shot lead at 12-under into the final round of the Women's Scottish Open while chasing her first LPGA win since the 2016 Volunteers of America Texas Shootout.
LPGA and AP reporting from July 24, 2026 says Jenny Shin followed her opening 66 with a 67 to reach 11-under and take a five-shot halfway lead at the Women's Scottish Open.
AP's July 24, 2026 round-two report and the PGA TOUR's official 3M Open coverage say Michael Kim shot a bogey-free 59 at TPC Twin Cities, getting to 14-under and opening a three-shot lead through 36 holes.
AP's July 24, 2026 3M Open report says Michael Kim nearly skipped the week, then shot a bogey-free 59 to take a three-shot lead. That is exactly why late-July PGA TOUR stops still matter.
Full Swing KIT vs Garmin Approach R10 is a sharp July 2026 launch-monitor decision: five-grand premium radar with cleaner core ownership versus Garmin's much cheaper portable radar value play.
AP's July 23, 2026 3M Open recap, as published by the PGA TOUR, says Jackson Koivun opened with a bogey-free 64 in just his 13th TOUR start and third as a pro. That is the kind of post-major storyline the TOUR should lean into, not apologize for.
The LPGA's official July 23, 2026 round-one recap says Jenny Shin and Lauren Coughlin opened with 6-under 66s at Dundonald Links, one ahead of A Lim Kim, on a windy and unusually firm day in Scotland.
The PGA TOUR's current July 21, 2026 late-season storyline package makes it plain: with only three regular-season events left, the 3M Open is less a post-major breather than a career-pressure week.
The PGA TOUR's July 22, 2026 announcement says Stefano Mazzoli accepted full membership ahead of the 3M Open, while Casey Jarvis took Special Temporary Membership as late-season PGA TOUR pathways got more crowded.
AP and official July 21, 2026 tour announcements show the Asian Tour has joined the PGA Tour and DP World Tour in a new alliance through at least 2029, with co-sanctioned events and new competitive pathways starting in 2027.
AP's July 19, 2026 close-call report plus current R&A TIO guidance and Open local rules checked July 22 show Scottie Scheffler's relief at Royal Birkdale was allowed, which is exactly why the rule now feels too generous.
A research-based Titleist Perma-Soft review built from current Titleist pricing, product details, and glove-cluster context. Here is where the cheaper everyday Titleist glove makes more sense than the softer premium options.
Official LPGA field updates published July 20, 2026 confirm the Women's Scottish Open returns to Dundonald Links with seven of the Rolex top 10, nine 2026 LPGA winners in the field, and defending champion Lottie Woad back in Scotland.
Official LPGA schedule and field updates checked July 21, 2026 show the Women's Scottish Open has seven of the world top 10, only one Scotland stop on the LPGA calendar, and exactly the kind of field that should make it feel like more than a pre-major courtesy lap.
Official Open coverage and AP reporting checked July 20, 2026 make Ryan Fox's Royal Birkdale win feel important not just because it was dramatic, but because it broke the usual superstar-only major script.
AP's July 19, 2026 report and The Open's official final-round coverage show Ryan Fox won The 154th Open at 10-under with a birdie on the brutal 18th, one shot ahead of Cameron Young.
Full Swing KIT vs FlightScope Mevo+ is the premium-radar launch-monitor fork between no-unlock luxury and much saner serious-practice value. One is cleaner premium gear. One is the smarter buy.
Full Swing KIT vs Rapsodo MLM2PRO is one of the clearest launch-monitor buying forks in July 2026: expensive premium-radar polish versus the sub-$700 value play that still makes more sense for most golfers.
Full Swing KIT vs SkyTrak+ is the premium launch-monitor fork between expensive radar freedom and a still-interesting indoor-sim value play that now comes with major availability caveats.
Full Swing KIT vs Swing Caddie SC4 Pro is a brutally practical July 2026 launch-monitor decision: premium-radar luxury with cleaner ownership versus the much cheaper standalone launch monitor most golfers should actually buy.
AP's July 18, 2026 report plus The Open's official Saturday recap and Sunday leaderboard show Sam Burns starts the final round at 10-under, two clear of Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim, with Tommy Fleetwood, Bryson DeChambeau, and others still close enough to make Royal Birkdale uncomfortable.
Official Open coverage checked July 19, 2026 shows Tommy Fleetwood starts the final round five back at Royal Birkdale, and that is a much better hometown-major script than a neat little coronation would have been.
A research-based Full Swing KIT review built from Full Swing's official July 18, 2026 product page and Birdie Report's launch-monitor cluster. Here is where the no-subscription premium radar case is legit and where the price still gets stupid.
AP's July 17, 2026 report and The Open's official round-two coverage show Lucas Herbert shot a record-tying 62 to lead Royal Birkdale at 8-under, Sam Burns matched him, and Bryson DeChambeau's late two-shot penalty reshaped the weekend.
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns tied the men's major scoring record on Friday, July 17, 2026, but AP and official Open coverage make clear Royal Birkdale still produced exactly the kind of messy, strategic weekend golf should want.
Jackson Suber led Royal Birkdale after round one on July 16, 2026, and AP plus official Open coverage showed he was hardly the only debutant in the mix. That is a feature, not a flaw.
AP's July 16, 2026 report and The Open's official round-one coverage show Jackson Suber shot 65 in his Open debut to lead Royal Birkdale, with Sungjae Im and Daniel Brown one back and the favorites already chasing.
AP's July 15, 2026 Birkdale setup report and The Open's July 16 forecast say Royal Birkdale opens firm, fast, and warm, with lighter morning winds before afternoon gusts around 21 mph.
AP's July 15, 2026 Birkdale report and The Open's official course guides show this week's real distance debate is about runout, angles, and restraint. Golf should want more majors that force brains before bravado.
Associated Press reporting published July 14, 2026 says Jon Rahm supports The Open's player-conduct policy but questioned jumping straight to penalties and argued slow play deserves more real enforcement. He is right about at least half of that.
Titleist's July 15, 2026 launch release says the new GTS300 mini driver brings a 305cc head, roughly 15 to 20 percent more inertia than GT280, a forged L-Cup face, and worldwide retail availability starting July 23.
AP and official Open materials checked July 14, 2026 show Joe Dean shot 2-under 68 to win Royal Birkdale's inaugural Last-Chance Qualifier, beating Andrew Wilson by one and earning the final place in The 154th Open.
AP and The Open's official course materials checked July 14, 2026 show Royal Birkdale's new par-3 15th, redesigned fifth and 18th, and firm yellow turf should make this week's Open far less nostalgic and far more interesting.
Associated Press reporting published July 12, 2026 says Haeran Ryu beat Brooke Henderson on the first playoff hole to win the Evian Championship, giving her a second straight major title only two weeks after Hazeltine.
Associated Press reporting published July 12, 2026 says Tom Kim won the Genesis Scottish Open with a bogey-free 64 for his first PGA Tour title since 2023. That does not make him the Open favorite, but it absolutely makes the week better.
Associated Press reporting published July 12, 2026 says Tom Kim closed with a bogey-free 64 to win the Genesis Scottish Open by two shots over Min Woo Lee, while Johnny Keefer, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Victor Perez claimed the final Scottish Open places into Royal Birkdale.
A research-based CaddyTek CaddyLite 11.5 V3 review built from current official specs and pricing. Here is where the budget push-cart case is very real and where the premium carts still separate.
AP and official Open materials checked on July 12, 2026 show Max Homa earned a Royal Birkdale spot through the July 5 OWGR cutoff after Ben Kohles' late John Deere miss changed the ranking math.
AP and PGA TOUR materials checked on July 12, 2026 say Matt Fitzpatrick and Michael Thorbjornsen were tied at 11 under when fog suspended Round 3, leaving 22 players to finish before the final round can begin.
Associated Press reporting published July 10, 2026 says Rory McIlroy, Tom Kim, and Jordan Smith reached 9-under through 36 holes at the Genesis Scottish Open, while Scottie Scheffler's 78-event cut streak finally ended.
Scottie Scheffler's 78-event made-cut streak ended on July 10, 2026 at the Genesis Scottish Open. That is bad news for him this week, but very good news for the tension level at Royal Birkdale.
The Open's official July 7-8, 2026 materials say Royal Birkdale will host a 12-player, 18-hole last-chance qualifier on Monday, July 13 for one final spot in the championship. That is a rare major-week add that actually makes sense.
Associated Press, Sky Sports, and The Open materials checked on July 10, 2026 say Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Tom Kim, Bernd Wiesberger, and Rasmus Hojgaard opened the Genesis Scottish Open at 5-under 65, with Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka still close enough to matter.
DP World Tour officials and players confirmed on July 7, 2026 that The Renaissance Club's routing has been flipped for this week's Genesis Scottish Open, moving a drivable par 4 and the stadium par 3 deeper into the finish.
Rory McIlroy's July 8, 2026 Scottish Open comments hit the weak point in the PGA Tour's 2028 plan: national opens lose something real if limited-field Championship Series logic gets dropped on them without nuance.
Vokey's July 7, 2026 launch adds Black Vapor SM11 wedges with Flight Lines, giving the premium wedge line a built-in setup-aid concept, select stock lofts, and full custom-order coverage from 48 to 60 degrees.
Titleist officially released its limited-edition T-Series Black Vapor irons on July 7, 2026, adding a Titanium Carbide Vapor finish to the T100, T150, T250, and T350 models.
The USGA's July 1, 2026 clarification update replaced Model Local Rule M-4 for players using wheeled mobility devices. It is a small but meaningful example of golf writing a rule around reality instead of pretending every lie is equally playable.
PGA TOUR's July 5, 2026 wrap-up says Chris Gotterup erased a five-shot deficit with a final-round 62 to win the John Deere Classic, then added $1.584 million and 500 FedExCup points.
DP World Tour's June 26, 2026 field announcement says six of the world's top 10 are in Scotland this week, and The Open qualification tracker confirms three more Royal Birkdale spots are still on the line.
Golf Monthly's June 29-30, 2026 coverage framed Open final qualifying as a possible victim of too many big names. The better takeaway is that famous players having to survive the same 36-hole mess is part of the charm.
Golf Monthly's June 30, 2026 final-qualifying coverage says 20 players earned Open Championship spots at Royal Birkdale, with Caleb Surratt, Peter Uihlein, Matthew Southgate, and Matthew Jordan among the most interesting names.
Golf Monthly's June 27, 2026 report says Bryson DeChambeau addressed three straight missed major cuts and explained the TaylorMade Qi4D Proto 200+ driver he used at the U.S. Open. The club is not the main story.
Golf Monthly's June 27, 2026 field report says Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley, Ben Griffin, Max Homa, and Jackson Koivun will headline one of the strongest John Deere Classic fields in recent memory.
Golf Monthly's June 28, 2026 Italian Open reporting says Eugenio Chacarra won his second straight DP World Tour title, locked up an Open Championship berth, and moved to third in the Race to Dubai. That is a real pathway story, not a fake redemption montage.
SB Nation's June 29, 2026 winner story says Haeran Ryu claimed the KPMG Women's PGA Championship for her first major, ending Nelly Korda's shot at winning every women's major this season and giving the LPGA a much healthier second-half storyline.
June 29 reporting from SB Nation and CT Insider says Viktor Hovland birdied the first extra hole at the 2026 Travelers Championship, then watched Scottie Scheffler miss from short range to end a weird, excellent week in Connecticut.
Golf Monthly's June 26, 2026 report says Rory McIlroy used Travelers week for an early Royal Birkdale scouting trip and plans to play only the Scottish Open before The Open. That sounds smart, not scandalous.
Late June 28 reporting says Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland finished 72 holes tied at 21 under after a rain-delayed Sunday at the 2026 Travelers Championship, sending the signature event to a Monday playoff at 9 a.m. ET.
Golf Monthly's June 27, 2026 report says J.J. Spaun, Rickie Fowler, and Justin Rose all made notable putter changes at the Travelers Championship, while Jordan Spieth tested a new option without fully committing.
Golf Monthly's June 27, 2026 report says Matt Fitzpatrick replaced his long-used Titleist driver with a Ping G430 LST at the Travelers Championship. The useful part is what that says about fit, not brand drama.
As of Saturday night, June 27, 2026, Viktor Hovland leads Scottie Scheffler by one at the Travelers Championship. That is a very healthy non-major problem for the PGA Tour to have.
The official LPGA leaderboard checked on June 27, 2026 showed Ina Yoon at 12-under through 36 holes of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, five clear of a four-player group at 7-under and with Nelly Korda still within shouting distance at 6-under.
Scottie Scheffler's 10-under 60 on Friday, June 26, 2026 gave the Travelers Championship a two-shot lead story, a loaded chase board, and the exact kind of tonal whiplash the PGA Tour should be smart enough to appreciate after a brutal U.S. Open.
The LPGA leaderboard checked on June 26 had Ina Yoon at 9-under, Karis Davidson at 7-under, and a crowded chase behind them. This is what a healthy women's major is supposed to look like.
The official LPGA leaderboard checked on June 26 showed Ina Yoon leading the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at 9-under after Round 1, with Karis Davidson two back and a crowded major board behind them.
Current week-of coverage says the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship arrives at Hazeltine with a record $13 million purse. That should be enough for golf to stop treating women's majors like side programming.
Golf Monthly's June 23, 2026 report says Srixon is debuting a new ZXi RKT driver family at the Travelers Championship, with four heads in play and no retail date locked yet.
On June 23, 2026, Brian Rolapp outlined the PGA Tour's new 2028 competition model: a Championship Series, a Challenger Series, bigger fields, cuts, no sponsor exemptions, and a match-play Tour Championship.
The June 23, 2026 PGA Tour announcement included one especially healthy detail: no sponsor exemptions in the Championship Series. That is exactly the kind of consequence this product has been missing.
Current June 19 and June 22, 2026 reporting shows Joaquin Niemann turned an opening-round 11 and a two-stroke misconduct penalty into a tie for seventh at Shinnecock Hills.
Joaquin Niemann's two-stroke penalty at the 2026 U.S. Open looked harsh only if you think club-throwing and on-course tantrums are part of the entertainment package. They shouldn't be.
AP and the Guardian both described a Sunday gallery at Shinnecock that cheered Wyndham Clark's misses and wanted Scottie Scheffler's grand-slam script instead. That does not make the crowd passionate. It makes it a little embarrassing.
AP's June 21, 2026 report confirmed Wyndham Clark held off Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills for his second U.S. Open title, completing a brutal one-year turnaround from Oakmont.
The June 17, 2026 rollback reset is more than a delay. It is a pretty direct admission that golf's attempt to protect the one-ball ideal while barely touching elite distance was not solving enough.
Current June 17, 2026 reporting on a joint statement from the USGA, The R&A, PGA Tour, and DP World Tour shows the phased rollback plan is out, no ball change starts before 2030, and alternative distance ideas are back on the table.
Current June 19, 2026 reporting says Wyndham Clark has signed an exclusive Ping Scottsdale TEC putter deal after his switch at the Houston Open sparked a Byron Nelson win and a fast return to serious form.
Rahm and DeChambeau both went home early at the 2026 U.S. Open on Friday, June 19. That is a bad week for LIV's biggest star power, but it is not a one-tournament verdict on the whole split.
AP's June 19, 2026 report showed Wyndham Clark reaching 7-under 133 through 36 holes at Shinnecock Hills, four clear of the field and holding the lowest halfway score in U.S. Open history at the course.
After Thursday's dark-stopped opener at Shinnecock, the best thing about the 2026 U.S. Open might be that Wyndham Clark has already shoved this major past the lazy Rory-versus-Scottie framing.
AP and USGA updates checked on June 19, 2026 showed Wyndham Clark reaching 6-under through 16 holes, four clear of the field, before darkness suspended the opening round at Shinnecock Hills.
Reporting published June 17 and checked June 18 says Brooks Koepka's grip strength is not all the way back after the hand issue that forced him out of the RBC Canadian Open, but he still believes it is good enough to chase another U.S. Open run at Shinnecock.
Rory McIlroy's June 16 comments about the PGA Tour's looming two-track structure landed because they attacked the part of the plan the Tour keeps trying to soft-pedal: some real events are in danger of feeling smaller on purpose.
Checked against current Scotty Cameron and Titleist product pages on June 17, 2026, the 2026 Phantom family shows clearer model separation, 11 core mallet shapes, and a more useful fit story than most premium putter launches.
As the 2026 U.S. Open arrives at Shinnecock Hills on June 18, the smartest thing golf can do is stop looking for extra plot. Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler already give this championship everything it needs.
Golf Monthly's June 12, 2026 reporting says Jackson Koivun will give up his Open Championship exemption to turn pro after the U.S. Open. That sounds painful, but it is still the smarter career move.
Golf Monthly's June 12, 2026 reporting says Auburn star Jackson Koivun will turn professional after the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and make his PGA Tour debut at the John Deere Classic in July.
Bud Cauley won the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at 17 under on June 15, two shots clear of Matt Fitzpatrick, turning a long injury-and-return grind into the biggest result of his career.
Fresh June 15, 2026 Adelaide attendance and economic-impact reporting makes the obvious point again: LIV's strongest stop is the one that feels like a real event in a real market, not just another expensive tour date.
This week's June 2026 reporting and commentary around Bryson DeChambeau, LIV Golf's funding mess, and PGA Tour return chatter all point to the same conclusion: his prime is too valuable for another year of uncertainty.
A June 14, 2026 Reuters preview of Shinnecock Hills makes the basic point clear before U.S. Open week begins: the course does not need fake drama when the wind, fescue, and greens already do the heavy lifting.
Golf Monthly's June 11, 2026 look inside TaylorMade's new Kingdom London shows the company turning tour-level fitting, build, and ball-testing into a consumer product. That matters beyond one premium address.
June 11, 2026 reporting around Shinnecock Hills suggests the USGA is backing off the old target-score obsession and letting the course do the work. That is exactly what this major needs.
June 2026 reporting around LIV Golf's investor search matters less because it proves collapse and more because it kills the league's old posture of inevitability.
Reporting published June 9, 2026 says Rocket Companies will end its PGA Tour title-sponsorship run after the 2026 Rocket Classic, leaving Detroit as the latest market caught in the Tour's schedule reshaping.
Rory McIlroy said on June 4, 2026 that he will keep picking his spots and prefers roughly 18 to 20 events a year. That is not a threat to the PGA Tour product. It is a useful reality check.
Golf Monthly's June 4, 2026 reporting on Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's Shinnecock scouting trips points to the same U.S. Open warning: the fairways are more generous than 2018, but the rough and green complexes can still make the place vicious.
June 9, 2026 reports from Golf Monthly, the New York Post, and talkSPORT said Adam Svensson picked up his marker before finishing a playoff putt in Ontario, turning a possible tie for first alternate into second alternate for Shinnecock.
June 9 reporting said LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil could not guarantee the 2026 season would finish as scheduled. With only four events left on LIV's official current calendar, that is not a small-image problem.
TaylorMade's official June 7 winning-WITB post says Nelly Korda's U.S. Women's Open title at Riviera came with TP5x, a Qi4D driver setup she fully bought into, and fresh MG5 wedges built for firm major conditions.
Official PGA TOUR preview coverage checked on June 9, 2026 shows the RBC Canadian Open brought one of its strongest fields in years, Open qualifying spots, and real storylines, which only makes its pre-U.S. Open slot more annoying.
A research-based Swing Caddie SC4 Pro review built from Voice Caddie's current official product and setup guidance plus Birdie Report's launch-monitor cluster. Here is where the standalone-value case is real and where the ceiling still shows up.
Results from June 8, 2026 final qualifying for the U.S. Open sent players like Emiliano Grillo, Zac Blair, Billy Horschel, Davis Thompson, and 17-year-old Miles Russell to Shinnecock Hills while Max Homa and Tony Finau fell short.
Official PGA TOUR results checked on June 8, 2026 show J.T. Poston lost a four-shot Sunday lead at the Memorial, birdied the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Ryan Gerard, and then grabbed the title, 700 FedExCup points, and $4 million.
Official LPGA results checked on June 8, 2026 show Nelly Korda won the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera by one shot over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, giving her the first two majors of the year and making the rest of the LPGA season feel a lot less ambiguous.
Official PGA TOUR media materials checked on June 7 show weather turned the Memorial into a compressed Sunday sprint, with J.T. Poston leading at 9-under, Ryan Gerard one back, Sam Burns two back, and Scottie Scheffler trailing by eight at Muirfield Village.
The LPGA's live U.S. Women's Open leaderboard checked early on June 7 shows Nelly Korda and Sei Young Kim tied at 6-under entering the final round at Riviera, with In Gee Chun and Jennifer Kupcho one back and a crowded major board right behind them.
Official PGA TOUR and Memorial materials checked on June 4 show Eric Cole climbed 12 spots to second in the Aon Swing 5 after his playoff loss at Colonial, earned his first Signature Event start of 2026, and landed in the Memorial field at Muirfield Village.
Official LPGA and Solheim Cup materials checked on June 4 say Nelly Korda clinched the first automatic spot on the 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup team with nine events still left in the qualifying window. That says plenty about the kind of season she is stacking.
Official USGA and LPGA materials checked on June 4 show the 2026 U.S. Women's Open field at Riviera includes 24 amateurs, seven of the top 10 in WAGR, and a stack of real contenders led by Kiara Romero, Farah O'Keefe, Maria Jose Marin, and Asterisk Talley.
Official R&A and LIV Golf materials checked on June 3 make clear that this week's LIV Golf Andalucía carries a direct Open Championship berth. That outside consequence is exactly the kind of pressure LIV usually lacks.
Official PGA TOUR and R&A materials checked on June 3 show Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas opening as Thursday's Memorial marquee group, Scottie Scheffler and Aaron Rai taking Friday's spotlight, and one Open Championship berth adding a little extra pressure at Muirfield Village.
Official USGA and LPGA materials checked on June 3 frame Riviera as both a proper championship test and part of a larger strategy to put the U.S. Women's Open on golf's most recognizable stages. That is exactly the right play.
Official PGA TOUR and Memorial Tournament materials checked on June 2 say the 2026 Memorial brings Scottie Scheffler's three-peat chase, Rory McIlroy's return, sponsor exemptions for Tony Finau and Billy Horschel, and a 50th anniversary setup that actually feels worthy of the event.
If Scottie Scheffler wins the Memorial for a third straight year, it will not hurt the PGA Tour's product. It will prove that one of its best courses still creates a real standard worth chasing.
Official USGA and LPGA materials checked on June 2 say the 2026 U.S. Women's Open brings 1,897 accepted entries, all of the top 25 players in the world, 11 past champions, and a first-time Riviera test that should feel properly demanding.
Official LPGA coverage from May 31 says Celine Boutier closed in 66 to finish 12-under, beat Arpichaya Yubol by one, and grab a second ShopRite title four days before the U.S. Women's Open.
Official LIV Golf coverage on May 31 says Joaquin Niemann birdied the first playoff hole to beat Talor Gooch, earn his first 2026 win, and claim a record eighth LIV title while Crushers GC took a record 10th regular-season team trophy.
A Niemann-Gooch playoff, Bryson's Crushers in the team race, and Travis Smyth mattering as a reserve gave LIV Golf Korea the kind of real sports texture the league spends too many weeks trying to fake.
Sports Business Journal reported on May 28 that LIV Golf cut several premium app streams for the rest of 2026, a move that says more about the league's real priorities than another upbeat boardroom memo.
LIV Golf's official May 31 recap says Joaquin Niemann and Talor Gooch share the 54-hole lead at 9 under in Busan, with Scott Vincent one back and the Crushers leading the team race by one.
Official LPGA coverage on May 30 said Soo Bin Joo shot 68 in difficult wind to reach 8 under and open a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the 2026 ShopRite LPGA powered by Wakefern.
The USGA's May 29 broadcast release says the 2026 U.S. Women's Open will get nearly 100 hours of coverage across NBC, USA Network, Peacock, NBCSN, and Golf Channel, plus daily featured groups.
Michelle Wie West's return and Yani Tseng's special exemption add real intrigue to Riviera, but the 2026 U.S. Women's Open should be sold on its current stars and field depth first.
The Cleveland CBX4 ZipCore wedge makes a very direct case in 2026: more forgiveness, less digging, and enough real spin tech that it doesn't feel like a compromise wedge.
Riviera, Michelle Wie West's return, a loaded field, and fresh USGA investment signals have all lined up for the 2026 U.S. Women's Open. The sport should treat it like a true main-event week.
The USGA and T-Mobile announced a May 28, 2026 partnership that will debut mobile Rules Review, on-course 5G-connected officiating tools, and event-operations upgrades at the U.S. Women's Open and U.S. Open.
The LPGA's latest week of news, from LCAP graduates to Shanghai's record purse and ShopRite's player support, points to a stronger kind of growth than empty 'momentum' talk.
The LPGA and Epson Tour announced the inaugural LCAP graduates on May 27, 2026, giving top college players a direct route into Epson Tour starts for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027.
The USGA launched the pilot phase of Rules AI on May 27, 2026, bringing official rules answers into the GHIN app with a phased rollout to clubs now and all GHIN users targeted for spring 2027.
L.A.B. DF3 vs Odyssey Ai-ONE Milled Jailbird Mini T is a real premium-putter decision now. One pushes harder on zero-torque face control. The other makes the easier value-and-alignment case for most golfers.
TaylorMade's reported move to skip a new 2027 driver and keep Qi4D through a two-year cycle is less about surrender and more about admitting the yearly-driver treadmill had gotten dumb.
Tour Edge launched its Zero T putter series on May 19, 2026 with four models, May 22 retail availability, and a $199.99 price that drags zero-torque design into a much more normal lane.
A research-based Garmin Approach R10 review built from current Garmin product and support documentation. Here is where this portable launch monitor still delivers, where the setup and spin story get conditional, and why full MSRP changes the value argument.
A research-based Rapsodo MLM2PRO review built from the current official product page, membership terms, setup requirements, and Birdie Report's launch-monitor cluster. Here is why it is still the easiest value recommendation for most golfers.
The Scotty Cameron Phantom 5 blends compact-mallet forgiveness, a new Studio Carbon Steel insert, and classic Scotty finish quality. Here is the research-based verdict on whether it is worth $499.
Bushnell's Phantom 3 Slope turns a simple handheld GPS into a genuinely useful buying option with slope distances, a magnetic cart mount, and a bigger screen than most golf watches.
Bushnell Phantom 3 Slope vs iON Elite is one of the cleaner golf-tech buying decisions right now: bigger handheld simplicity versus on-wrist convenience, with slope on both.
A research-based Sun Mountain Speed Cart X review built from current official specs, pricing, and buyer-feedback patterns. Here's where the balanced premium push cart case is real and where the Nitron or Clicgear still hit harder.
The best golf rain jackets for walking in 2026, built around weight, packability, weather protection, and actual swing freedom. These are the shells worth carrying when the forecast gets sketchy.
The best golf cart bags for 2026, from max-storage beasts to lighter ride-and-push options. Research-based picks built from current manufacturer specs and pricing.
The best putters for mid handicappers in 2026, built around alignment help, forgiveness, distance control, and realistic value instead of tour-bro fantasy.
PING's Scottsdale TEC putters are built around Eye Q alignment, onset shaft positioning, and high-MOI mallet shapes. Here is which model makes sense and who should skip them.
The best golf launch monitors under $1,500 in 2026, ranked for value, simulator usefulness, and how much setup drama they create before you even hit a ball.
A research-based FlightScope Mevo+ review built from current official specs, setup requirements, pricing, and buyer-feedback patterns. Here's where Mevo+ earns its $1,099 sale price and where it still asks a lot.
The best premium stand bags of 2026 for golfers who care about carry comfort, waterproofing, pocket layout, and build quality enough to pay for the good stuff.
A research-based adidas Tour360 24 review built from official specs, current pricing, and recurring player feedback. Here is where the traction and support justify the price and where the extra structure can be too much.
The best spiked golf shoes of 2026 for golfers who play in wet conditions, hilly terrain, or simply hate feeling loose underfoot. Here are the four pairs that make the most sense right now.
The best premium golf push carts of 2026 for serious walkers who care about durability, storage, fold quality, and not wasting money on junk.
The Clicgear Model 4.5 is built for golfers who want durability, storage, and long-haul confidence more than a flashy folding trick. Here's the research-based verdict.
The Bag Boy Nitron leans hard on its auto-open party trick, but the real story is how well the rest of the cart holds up. Here's the research-based verdict.
The best golf GPS watches for beginners in 2026, ranked by simplicity, value, screen clarity, and whether they actually make the game easier instead of more annoying.
The Garmin Approach S44 gives golfers a bright AMOLED display, 43,000 courses, and a polished Garmin experience for $299.99. Here's whether it's actually worth it.
LIV Golf Mexico City brought 73 club changes into an altitude-heavy week at Chapultepec, and honestly, that gear chaos is more fun than the league's usual corporate theater.
The best putters for seniors in 2026 focus on forgiveness, easy alignment, softer feel, and less bending over nonsense. Here are the models that actually make sense.
The USGA and R&A's April 8, 2026 clarifications around broken clubs and mistaken cart rides are narrow on purpose. That's why they actually help.
TaylorMade launched its Shadowfall Collection on April 16, 2026, bringing blacked-out Qi4D drivers, fairway woods, P·790 irons, and apparel to market. Here's what is actually new and what is mostly attitude.
The 2026 Titleist AVX is built for golfers who want a softer premium ball with lower flight and lower long-game spin than Pro V1. Here's whether it actually makes sense.
Bushnell iON Elite vs Garmin Approach S44 is the better golf GPS watch comparison for golfers stuck between extra golf-specific features and Garmin's cleaner overall ecosystem.
Ludvig Aberg fired an 8-under 63 in the opening round of the 2026 RBC Heritage, taking the first-round lead at Harbour Town with the kind of control that keeps showing up lately.
If you're chunking chip shots, the problem usually isn't mysterious. It's setup, low-point control, or a panicky little scoop move. Here's how to fix all three.
LIV Golf and people close to the league say the 2026 season is still on track, but when this much smoke shows up at once, pretending nothing is weird gets a little silly.
The Orange Whip Trainer has been around forever, which usually means one of two things: it's either outdated or it flat-out works. Here's the honest verdict.
Orange Whip vs SKLZ Gold Flex is one of those golf training aid matchups that keeps coming up because both promise tempo and sequencing, but they are not the same tool.
TaylorMade P790 vs Srixon ZXi5 is one of the real players-distance iron debates right now. One leans sleek and hot. The other leans balanced and stupidly easy to like.
The best golf shoes for seniors in 2026, ranked by comfort, stability, waterproofing, and walkability. If your feet are barking by hole 12, start here.
The Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII brings strong optics, slope, flag confirmation, and a built-in magnet without full Bushnell pricing. Here's whether it's actually worth buying.
The best golf rangefinders for seniors in 2026, ranked by display clarity, ease of use, lock-on speed, and real-world value.
Bushnell Tour V6 Shift vs Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII. We break down speed, optics, stabilization-adjacent usability, slope performance, and value to see which premium rangefinder actually deserves your money.
A research-based review of the ECCO Biom C4 golf shoes, covering comfort, waterproofing, traction, fit, and whether the premium price is actually justified.
Odyssey Ai-ONE Milled vs Scotty Cameron Newport 2. Two premium blade putters, same rich-guy price tier, very different philosophies. Here's which one actually makes sense for your game.
Rory McIlroy survived a Sunday wobble, held off Scottie Scheffler by one, and became the first back-to-back Masters winner since Tiger Woods.
The best golf GPS watches for seniors in 2026, ranked by ease of use, screen readability, battery life, and actual on-course usefulness.
The Bushnell iON Elite packs slope-compensated distances, HoleView, and GreenView into a $199.99 golf GPS watch. Here's where it punches above its price and where Garmin still buries it.
The Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore wedge delivers elite wet-condition spin, a deep grind lineup, and more forgiveness than most tour-style wedges. Here's whether it's the right wedge for you.
The Garmin Approach S70 and Bushnell iON Elite both give you slope-adjusted golf GPS yardages, but one costs more than triple the other. Here's where the money actually goes.
The best golf rain jackets for 2026 — waterproof, breathable, and built so your swing doesn't feel like you're wearing a garbage bag. From budget to premium.
The best golf sunglasses for 2026 — from Oakley Prizm to Maui Jim to budget picks. Lens tech matters more than the logo. Here's what actually works on the course.
The best golf bags for walking in 2026. Lightweight stand bags, comfortable straps, and smart storage for golfers who actually hoof it around the course.
The best irons for senior golfers in 2026. Lightweight, high-launching, forgiving irons that work with slower swing speeds instead of against them.
The best players' distance irons for mid handicappers in 2026. These irons blend control, forgiveness, and distance for golfers who've outgrown game improvement clubs.
A deep-dive review of the Srixon ZXi5 irons — the players' distance iron that delivers P790-level performance at a better price. Rated 9.2/10.
Tiger Woods stepping away means Augusta won't have its biggest draw. But maybe that's exactly what lets the 2026 Masters become about golf again instead of one man's tragedy.
The best golf shoes for walkers in 2026. Comfort, support, and waterproofing ranked by a golfer who thinks carts are for quitters.
An honest review of the Callaway Elyte driver — the most buzzed-about driver of 2026. Here's whether it actually lives up to the ridiculous hype.
Reports confirm Tiger Woods has continued practicing since his DUI arrest, and the Masters field still lists him. But he hasn't made a decision, and the clock is ticking on golf's biggest question.
TPC San Antonio hosts the final PGA Tour event before the Masters, and one spot at Augusta National is still available. Fleetwood, Matsuyama, Aberg, Spieth, and Morikawa headline a loaded field chasing glory — and a green jacket invitation.
The best drivers for senior golfers in 2026 — lightweight, high-launching, and built to maximize distance without swinging out of your shoes.
Gary Woodland punched his ticket. Nicolai Hojgaard locked up his spot. Tiger Woods still hasn't said a word. Here's everything you need to know about who's in, who's out, and the one spot still up for grabs at the Valero Texas Open.
A DUI arrest. A brain surgery comeback. A defending champion who can't buy a top-10. A Champions Dinner hosted by the guy who finally won after years of heartbreak. The 2026 Masters is going to be absolutely insane.
A deep dive into the Mizuno JPX925 Hot Metal irons — undeniably long, surprisingly forgiving, but do they deserve the Mizuno name? Our honest review.
The best golf balls for seniors and slower swing speeds in 2026. Low compression balls that actually maximize your distance without feeling like you're hitting a rock.
After brain surgery, a PTSD diagnosis, and crying in bathroom stalls between holes, Gary Woodland won the Houston Open by five shots. This wasn't just a golf tournament — it was a man reclaiming his life.
Gary Woodland leads Nicolai Højgaard by one heading into Sunday at Memorial Park. A PGA Tour win, a Masters invite, and one hell of a comeback story are all on the line.
A detailed review of the Ping G440 irons — the game improvement iron that finally looks like a player's club. Here's whether the hype is deserved.
Tiger's DUI arrest two weeks before the Masters changes everything. The question isn't whether he can play — it's whether he should.
The best drivers for high handicappers in 2026 — forgiving, easy to launch, and designed to keep your misses in play. Ranked by actual performance data.
Woodland fires back-to-back rounds of 64-63 at Memorial Park to lead the Houston Open by three. Koepka and Fowler miss the cut. The Masters is two weeks away.
The Precision Pro NX10 review covers slope switching, Adaptive Slope, magnetic convenience, and whether this value-minded rangefinder still makes sense against Bushnell and Shot Scope.
Fowler missed the cut at the Houston Open, essentially ending his shot at a Masters invite. The OWGR system failed him, and golf is worse for it.
The most forgiving putters for high handicappers in 2026. Mallets, blades, and everything in between — ranked by forgiveness, alignment, and how much they'll actually help your game.
Gary Woodland's Houston Open Round 1 was brilliant golf. But his decision to talk openly about PTSD after brain surgery is the bravest thing anyone in professional golf has done this year.
Paul Waring's bogey-free 63 leads the Houston Open after Round 1. Gary Woodland is two back in an emotional return, and Rickie Fowler's Masters push starts strong with a 67.
An honest review of the Titleist GT2 driver. High MOI, consistent launch, and that Titleist look — but is it worth $449 when the competition is this good?
The best wedges for high handicappers in 2026. Cavity-back designs, wider soles, and maximum forgiveness — because your short game doesn't have to be a disaster.
Four top-20s, six cuts made, trending up everywhere — and he's still 11 spots outside the OWGR cutoff. The cruelty of the ranking system, explained.
The world No. 1 pulled out of his home-state tune-up two weeks before the Masters. Here's what it means for his Augusta prep — and who benefits most.
A research-based Titleist Pro V1 review covering fit, feel, flight, price, and whether paying premium-ball money still makes sense in 2026.
The best golf gloves of 2026 ranked — from premium cabretta leather to budget-friendly options. Your hands are the only connection to the club. Stop cheaping out.
The best golf launch monitors of 2026 ranked for real buyers. From the Garmin Approach R10 and Rapsodo MLM2PRO to FlightScope Mevo+ and Bushnell Launch Pro, here is what actually fits your budget and practice goals.
A deep dive into the Odyssey Ai-ONE Milled putter — the AI-designed insert, milled construction, interchangeable weights, and whether it justifies a $150 premium over the standard Ai-ONE.
The best golf push carts of 2026 ranked and reviewed. Walk more, ride less, save money — and stop pretending you need a cart for a flat municipal course.
Bryson DeChambeau beat Jon Rahm in a playoff to win LIV Golf South Africa, his fifth LIV title and second consecutive victory.
A deep dive into the Callaway Elyte irons — the 2026 game improvement iron that somehow looks clean, launches high, and forgives everything.
From heartbreak at The Players to a clutch birdie to win the Valspar — Fitzpatrick's two-week arc is the best story in golf right now.
Matt Fitzpatrick birdied the 72nd hole to beat David Lipsky by one shot at the Valspar Championship, bouncing back from his heartbreaking Players Championship loss.
The best game improvement irons for high handicappers in 2026. These forgiving, distance-boosting irons will help you actually enjoy golf again.
A deep dive on the Ping G740 irons — the successor to the G430 that pushes forgiveness to new limits. Here's what the data and player feedback say.
The best golf accessories of 2026 — from divot tools to towels to groove cleaners. Skip the gimmicks, invest in the essentials that make every round better.
The best golf clothing for 2026 — polos, pants, shorts, rain gear, and layers that perform on the course and don't look ridiculous off it.
A detailed Bushnell Tour V6 Shift review covering slope-switching, Visual JOLT, premium optics, and whether this rangefinder still justifies the premium in 2026.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale runs March 25-31, but early golf deals are already live. Here's what's actually worth your money — and what to skip.
The best golf training aids of 2026, from swing trainers to putting mirrors. These are the practice tools worth your money — and the ones that are just expensive garage decorations.
Bryson DeChambeau hit his tee shot in the water during the playoff and still won. Richard T. Lee missed a 2-footer. Golf is cruel.
The best golf GPS watches in 2026, ranked by current value, battery life, mapping, and which models actually make sense once the marketing gets stripped away.
The best golf irons in 2026 for distance, forgiveness, and feel. These seven sets cover high handicappers, mid handicappers, and better players without the marketing fluff.
Cameron Young came from four shots back to win the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, beating Matt Fitzpatrick by one after a 375-yard bomb on 18.
PXG just launched the Stick'em Forged Wedges with triple-forged 8620 carbon steel and two sole grinds. Here's what you need to know before buying.
TaylorMade Qi35 vs Callaway Elyte driver comparison. Here's the honest winner for golfers deciding between forgiveness, speed, and adjustability.
The best golf bags for 2026 across stand, walking, and cart-bag categories, built from current specs, pricing, and the buyer-decision coverage already published across Birdie Report.
The best golf balls for 2026, sorted by swing speed, price, feel, and the type of golfer each model actually fits.
The best golf shoes for 2026 — spiked, spikeless, and everything in between. Tested over hundreds of holes by a golfer who walks every round.
An honest take on the best putters of 2026. I've rolled thousands of putts with these flatsticks — here's what actually performs on the greens.
A research-based guide to the best golf rangefinders for 2026, from premium lasers to value picks and newer hybrid options that add more course context.
The best wedges of 2026, tested by someone who lives and dies by his short game. These are the scoring clubs that actually back up the hype.
I've tested 15+ drivers this year. Here are the best drivers for 2026 across every price point, from budget gems to premium powerhouses.