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THE KING
Rickie Fowler talking about the time he 'disappointed' Arnold Palmer will hit you in all the feels
Today
By Christopher Powers
VIEWER'S GUIDE
2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times for Thursday and Friday
Today
By Greg Gottfried
BEFORE COVID
A year ago at Bay Hill, little did anybody know they were seeing the last ‘normal’ golf tournament
Today
By Dave Shedloski
NEW GOLF BAGS
Titleist introduces new players and hybrid stand bags
Today
Press Release
MACKENZIE TOUR
Solid start for Jonathan Yates at Mackenzie Tour Q-School, lies just three back
Today
By Brian Keogh
INTERVIEW
Try to keep up with the Kordas: Jessica and Nelly make their mark in a family of star athletes
Today
By Keely Levins
PGA TOUR
With Masters invite in peril, Rickie Fowler's frustration grows amid his current slump
Today
By Brian Wacker
BETTING ANALYSIS
Arnold Palmer Invitational 2021 expert picks: Our bold back-to-back prediction
Today
By Hennessey and Powers
ESCAPING FROM THE SHORT SIDE
Lob shots made easy. with Mario Guerra
Today
By Mario Guerra
BONOBOS X JUSTIN ROSE
Justin Rose explains the inspiration behind his new clothing line: Seve Ballesteros and Starbucks
Today
By Brittany Romano
IRISH NEWS
The Irish Golf Show is now rescheduled until 2022
Today
Press Release
EQUIPMENT
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NEW GOLF BAGS
Titleist introduces new players and hybrid stand bags
Titleist, golf’s symbol of excellence, introduces six new golf bag models across two distinct categories – stand and hybrid – for the 2021 season. TITLEIST PLAYERS COLLECTION: The new Titleist Players…
NEW PUTTERS
A first look at TaylorMade's new Spider EX, Spider X HydroBlast, S and SR putters
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Four new TaylorMade Spider models: EX, X Hydro Blast, S and SR each utilize the company’s “True Path” alignment system and 45-degree angled grooves with a variety of head…
NEW BALLS
Callaway Golf announces Chrome Soft X LS Golf Ball
Callaway Golf Company, an industry leader in golf equipment and innovation, today officially announced their new Chrome Soft X LS Golf Ball. It’s designed for maximum distance from a lower spin profile, and…
SEEN ON TOUR
Rory McIlroy sees improvement with putter change and LPGA winner Nelly Korda replaces her driver with a (very) relatable option
Week in and week out, the equipment scene shifts on the PGA and LPGA Tours. At the WGC-Workday Championship in Florida, that meant a putter change for Rory McIlroy and driver changes for two other major champions, Justin…
EQUIPMENT
What's in My Bag: Viktor Hovland
AGE 23LIVES Stillwater, Okla., USASTORY Winner of two PGA Tour events, including the 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic.CAN’T WAIT I started playing at age 11. My father brought some clubs back to…
NEW SHOES
Puma Golf fastens shoe features a new Fasten8 Fit System to deliver superior fit and performance with ultra-premium looks
PUMA Golf have introduced the newest addition to its popular spikeless franchise, the IGNITE FASTEN8 Pro, continuing to deliver premium comfort, top-notch performance and versatile style that golfers of all levels will…
NEW WEDGES
A first look at Titleist's Vokey SM8 Slate Blue wedges
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Titleist Vokey SM8 Blue Slate wedges offer all the technological benefits and options of the SM8, but the company has used a time-consuming process to apply a unique material that produces…
SEEN ON TOUR
Bryson DeChambeau's mid-tourney driver switch and a pair of notable putter changes at the 2021 Genesis Invitational
Bryson DeChambeau is one of the most notable tinkerers on the PGA Tour. But even for him, his mid-tournament driver switch was a notable move at Riviera. Bryson's swap was one of a handful of notable changes we saw last…
TUTITION
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ESCAPING FROM THE SHORT SIDE
Lob shots made easy. with Mario Guerra
You fired at the flag but missed. Now your ball is in the rough, and you've got about five feet of green between you and the hole. Your best—and probably only—option for getting up and down is a lob shot.…
SIMPLIFY YOUR SHORT GAME
Pitching with touch. With Michael Breed
Next time you go to the range, hit some short wedge shots, and hold your finish after each swing. Here's what I want you to look for: The clubface should point slightly upward, with the toe closer to the target line…
MAKE IT SIMPLE
Butch Harmon on mastering the short-sided bunker shot
This is one of those shots where you think to yourself, How am I gonna get anywhere near the hole? First, accept that it's OK to hit the ball past the flag. The worst thing you can do is get too cute and have…
PUTTING ALIGNMENT
The putting alignment mistake you're making and How To Fix It
If you struggle with putting, the issue could be your alignment. Well, you could have a lot of issues, but let’s just deal with alignment right now. Swing coach Darren May says that a lot of golfers aim…
PLAY YOUR BEST
How to make your chip shots land soft and stop fast with Butch Harmon
Your ball rolls through the green, just far enough so you really can’t putt it. You need a little drop shot that lands softly and creeps to the hole. Nervous? Don’t be. With the right setup and a couple swing…
BACKSWING BASICS
Three positions you need to maximise your distance. With Michael Breed
With the driver, golfers have such an instinct to smash the ball, they sometimes forget about getting in position so they can. Short, fast backswings with no windup lead to weak downswings. You can't hit the ball with…
DRAW IT
How to hit a draw in 5 minutes. With Kevin Kisner
Just about every middle-handicapper I play with in a pro-am is trying really hard to erase that left-to-right shot. I don't blame them. Who wants to hit a slice? Most would agree they'd rather learn how to hit a…
JOHN FEINSTEIN
Golf will be fine, with or without Tiger Woods hitting another shot
The media frenzy surrounding Tiger Woods’ terrifying accident on the morning of Feb. 23 wasn’t surprising. Woods is one of a handful of iconic athletes on the planet who have transcended their…
AMATEUR GOLF
With Viktor Hovland and Matthew Wolff as teachers, Austin Eckroat is going through his own tour school
Imagine being a college golfer living with a PGA Tour pro. Two different worlds to be sure, but Oklahoma State’s Austin Eckroat knows first-hand what it’s like. Eckroat, 22, and former Cowboys star Victor…
IRISH NEWS
Jonathan Yates tees it up at Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada Q-School today
Naas ace Jonathan Yates will tee it up in the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada Q-School today. The former West of Ireland champion and Alps Tour regular (27) tees it up in the U.S. East 2 qualifier — one of six…
AMATEUR GOLF
Great Britain and Ireland confident of choosing competitive Walker Cup side
The R&A is confident it can overcome the problems produced by the COVID-19 pandemic and select a competitive Great Britain and Ireland side to take on the United States in the Walker Cup at Seminole from May…
NEW PUTTERS
A first look at TaylorMade's new Spider EX, Spider X HydroBlast, S and SR putters
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Four new TaylorMade Spider models: EX, X Hydro Blast, S and SR each utilize the company’s “True Path” alignment system and 45-degree angled grooves with a variety of head…
NEW BALLS
Callaway Golf announces Chrome Soft X LS Golf Ball
Callaway Golf Company, an industry leader in golf equipment and innovation, today officially announced their new Chrome Soft X LS Golf Ball. It’s designed for maximum distance from a lower spin profile, and…
STATS
Why this is the most wide-open start to a PGA Tour season in more than a quarter century
Collin Morikawa's win was the big story from Sunday at the WGC-Workday Championship, but it's who didn't win that has created a situation we haven't seen on the PGA Tour in more than a quarter century. Morikawa's…
GAMBLING
Arnold Palmer Invitational 2021 Odds: Rory McIlroy opens as favourite as he looks to end two-year win drought
It wasn't exactly a Sunday stumble, but Rory McIlroy's quiet one-under 71 on Sunday at the WGC-Workday was the latest in a long line of uninspiring final-round performances from the Northern Irishman. Still, his history…
SIMPLIFY YOUR SHORT GAME
Pitching with touch. With Michael Breed
Next time you go to the range, hit some short wedge shots, and hold your finish after each swing. Here's what I want you to look for: The clubface should point slightly upward, with the toe closer to the target line…
NEWS & TOURS
European Tour chief acknowledges possibility of moving events to Florida after the Masters
The PGA Tour’s annual swing through Florida is underway, but another opportunity for golf fans in the Sunshine State to watch elite professional golf might not be too far off. First reported in the U.K’s…
EQUIPMENT
NEWS
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NEW GOLF BAGS
Titleist introduces new players and hybrid stand bags
Today
Press Release
NEW PUTTERS
A first look at TaylorMade's new Spider EX, Spider X HydroBlast, S and SR putters
1 days ago
Press Release
NEW BALLS
Callaway Golf announces Chrome Soft X LS Golf Ball
1 days ago
Press Release
SEEN ON TOUR
Rory McIlroy sees improvement with putter change and LPGA winner Nelly Korda replaces her driver with a (very) relatable option
Week in and week out, the equipment scene shifts on the PGA and LPGA Tours. At the WGC-Workday Championship in Florida, that meant a putter change for Rory McIlroy and driver changes for two other major champions, Justin…
EQUIPMENT
What's in My Bag: Viktor Hovland
AGE 23LIVES Stillwater, Okla., USASTORY Winner of two PGA Tour events, including the 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic.CAN’T WAIT I started playing at age 11. My father brought some clubs back to…
NEW SHOES
Puma Golf fastens shoe features a new Fasten8 Fit System to deliver superior fit and performance with ultra-premium looks
PUMA Golf have introduced the newest addition to its popular spikeless franchise, the IGNITE FASTEN8 Pro, continuing to deliver premium comfort, top-notch performance and versatile style that golfers of all levels will…
NEW WEDGES
A first look at Titleist's Vokey SM8 Slate Blue wedges
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Titleist Vokey SM8 Blue Slate wedges offer all the technological benefits and options of the SM8, but the company has used a time-consuming process to apply a unique material that produces…
SEEN ON TOUR
Bryson DeChambeau's mid-tourney driver switch and a pair of notable putter changes at the 2021 Genesis Invitational
Bryson DeChambeau is one of the most notable tinkerers on the PGA Tour. But even for him, his mid-tournament driver switch was a notable move at Riviera. Bryson's swap was one of a handful of notable changes we saw last…
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Max Homa used to win the 2021 Genesis Invitational
Max Homa won the proverbial tournament that no one seemed to want to win, taking the Genesis Invitational on the second hole of a playoff over Tony Finau to secure his second PGA Tour title. Homa might be best known for…
NEW GOLF SHOES
Sketchers GO GOLF Launches men's 2021 Footwear Range
The 2021 Skechers GO GOLF® footwear collection delivers game-changing performance technology, exciting new designs, and ultimate comfort for men, women and juniors. The line features innovations and designs inspired…
NEW GOLF SHOES
Introducing the Premiere Series: Inspired by then, Supercharged for now
FootJoy shoes have been trusted by more professional golfers than any other brand through an uncompromising commitment to quality, unrivalled design, and a single-minded focus on golf performance. In fact, FJ has been…
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The last full measure of what we might consider “normalcy” on the PGA Tour occurred a year ago at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, where England’s Tyrrell Hatton asserted himself as a world-class player just a few days before the world stopped turning. The term “business as usual” truly applied to the events that unfolded last March at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. There were smatterings of talk about the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which hadn’t yet earned its insidious reputation as a…
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BEFORE COVID
A year ago at Bay Hill, little did anybody know they were seeing the last ‘normal’ golf tournament
Today
By Dave Shedloski
INTERVIEW
Try to keep up with the Kordas: Jessica and Nelly make their mark in a family of star athletes
0 days ago
By Keely Levins
JOHN FEINSTEIN
Golf will be fine, with or without Tiger Woods hitting another shot
1 days ago
By John Feinstein
VOICES
Unfazed, unbothered, unrattled: How Collin Morikawa makes winning on the PGA Tour look so easy
2 days ago
By Shane Ryan
VOICES
Let's focus on what Tony Finau is accomplishing: lessons in true resilience
How do you square this circle: Tony Finau puts himself in contention over and over again, comes close to a win, and can never finish the job. Three weeks ago, I wrote that he had 36 top-10 finishes without a…
WGC-WORKDAY CHAMPIONSHIP
The concession before The Concession: What do today’s players think about Nicklaus’ famous act of sportsmanship?
On Tuesday, just for fun, I posted a simple yes-or-no question in an online chat room populated by about 40 golf fans: Before this week, did you know what “the concession” was? Keep in mind that these…
BRYSON BEING BRYSON
Bryson DeChambeau's assessment of his driving at the U.S. Open makes it seem like we were watching a different tournament
Bryson DeChambeau's dominant victory at the U.S. Open in September was a display of power that we'd never quite seen before. No one is supposed to be able to get away with playing a course set up by the…
TIGER WOODS
'Waiting. Hoping. Praying.' What's next for Tiger Woods on the road to recovery
What’s next? It is a question Tiger Woods has faced countless times over the past decade. It is a question that tackles a different beast today. As the shock of Woods' devastating car accident transitions to the…
TUITION
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ESCAPING FROM THE SHORT SIDE
Lob shots made easy. with Mario Guerra
Today
By Mario Guerra
SIMPLIFY YOUR SHORT GAME
Pitching with touch. With Michael Breed
1 days ago
By Michael Breed
MAKE IT SIMPLE
Butch Harmon on mastering the short-sided bunker shot
3 days ago
By Butch Harmon
PLAY YOUR BEST
How to make your chip shots land soft and stop fast with Butch Harmon
Your ball rolls through the green, just far enough so you really can’t putt it. You need a little drop shot that lands softly and creeps to the hole. Nervous? Don’t be. With the right setup and a couple swing…
BACKSWING BASICS
Three positions you need to maximise your distance. With Michael Breed
With the driver, golfers have such an instinct to smash the ball, they sometimes forget about getting in position so they can. Short, fast backswings with no windup lead to weak downswings. You can't hit the ball with…
DRAW IT
How to hit a draw in 5 minutes. With Kevin Kisner
Just about every middle-handicapper I play with in a pro-am is trying really hard to erase that left-to-right shot. I don't blame them. Who wants to hit a slice? Most would agree they'd rather learn how to hit a…
BIOGOLF
How your feet can help you hit a draw
One of the most coveted shots in golf is a draw (the shot curves slightly left for right-handers). You can learn to hit this shot if you focus on your feet. As you reach the top of the swing, you want to have roughly…
TEE TO GREEN
Two quick fixes to stop hitting fat and thin shots with Butch Harmon
A lot of golfers never get over the instinct to lift the ball off the ground. They swing off their back foot or flip their hands through impact, both of which make the club bottom out too soon. As a result, they hit the…
SWING SCIENCE
How swing data can help you get the most from your irons
If you're now pulling a 6-iron out of the bag where you used to reach for an 8, your lack of power likely has something to do with your angle of attack, says Gene Parente, president of Golf Club Laboratories in San…
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HOLE IT
Play it as it lies ⚠️ by Arnaud Serie, GolfDigest.ie Trick Shot Artist
DISTANCE
Better ball position means more power. With Michael McCrudden
PUTTING
Ready to bring this one to the course? By Arnaud Serie, Trick Shot Artist, Golf Digest.ie
IRON PLAY
How to pure your six iron. With Marian Riordan, PGA Professional
CHIP SHOT
Make all your chip shots easy. With Colin Clancy
PAR 3
How to play a 170 Par 3 over water. With James Walsh, Adare Manor
CHIP IT CLOSE
Choose less loft for most chip shots. With Marian Riordan, PGA Professional
HOLE OUT
How to play a long breaking putt. With Brendan McDaid
FUN AT THE RANGE
3 Trick Shots: Which one is your favourite? by Arnaud Serie, Golf Digest.ie Trick Shot Artist
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EUROPEAN TOUR
Saudi International, Sunday Final Day
EUROPEAN TOUR
Saudi International, Friday Round 2
EUROPEAN TOUR
PHOTO GALLERY: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Sunday Round 4
EUROPEAN TOUR
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Saturday Round 3
EUROPEAN TOUR
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Friday Round 2
EUROPEAN TOUR
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Thursday Round 1
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship,
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Wednesday's Practice Day
EUROPEAN TOUR
DP World Tour Championship Round 4
EUROPEAN TOUR
DP World Tour Championship Round 2
U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN
U.S. Women's Open Championship Preview
EUROPEAN TOUR
DP World Tour Championship Preview
EUROPEAN TOUR
Golf in Dubai Championship Round 4
EUROPEAN TOUR
Golf in Dubai Championship Round 3
EUROPEAN TOUR
Golf in Dubai Championship Round 2
EUROPEAN TOUR
Alfred Dunhill Championship Round 4
TRAVEL
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We'd been invited to Tuscany to celebrate the opening of Toscana Resort Castelfalfi’s new clubhouse. It was a long way to go to visit just one Tuscan clubhouse so we decided to visit them all. And play their golf courses too! Toscana Resort Castelfalfi is a ‘gateway’ to the wonderful Italian region of Tuscany. Equidistant from the cities of Pisa and Florence with low-cost airlines whisking you in from most European hubs, you can arrive at the hotel, check-in and be ready to golf in little more than an hour. This…
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ITALY
Grand tour of Tuscany
28 days ago
By David and Ewan Whyte
GOLF COURSE NEWS
Why the return of The Lido matters
36 days ago
By Derek Duncan
SWITZERLAND
A very welcome escape to a winter wonderland in the magical Swiss Alps
46 days ago
By Arnaud Serie
IRISH NEWS
Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort investment rises to €7.4 million
70 days ago
By Brian Keogh
DREAM GOLF HOLIDAYS
'Living the Dream' at the stunning Puente Romano Beach Resort in Marbella
Believe it or not, this was my first trip to Spain, which strange because I travel a lot but mainly to the United States. Now, I was excited just to be travelling again after the lockdowns and heading to the sun for a…
COTE D'AZUR
GOLF UP is the most unique golf resort on the French Riviera
I have been looking forward to my trip to Ireland since I started doing trick shots for the Golf Digest Ireland back in June. Due to the pandemic, it is not possible at the moment, so I thought I would use this time to…
TRAVEL
Empordà's golf vision takes shape with remodelled clubhouse
Empordà Golf Club’s transformation into one of Europe’s premier 36-hole golf destinations continues to take shape with the reopening of the top Spanish venue’s clubhouse following a major…
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