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HISTORY AT STAKE
Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama will carry Japan's major hopes with him to the first tee Sunday
Today
By Daniel Rapaport
THE MASTERS
Masters 2021: Lowry grinds out level par 72 and targets best ever finish at Augusta National
Today
By Aaron Murphy
MASTERS
Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama’s low-amateur honours in 2011 transcended golf after tragedy in Japan
Today
By Gabrielle Herzig
THE MASTERS
MASTERS 2021: You just won the Masters. Here's what happens next
Today
By Alan Shipnuck
THE MASTERS
Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama and Japan's best male golfers of all-time
Today
By Joel Beall
CHASING A GREEN JACKET
Masters 2021: 5 players who can still scare Hideki Matsuyama come Sunday
Today
By Dave Shedloski
THE MASTERS
Masters 2021: Majors beast Xander Schauffele has another shot at closing the deal
Today
By Brian Wacker
THE MASTERS
Masters 2021: How Saturday's rain likely affected the outcome of this year’s tournament
Today
By Alex Myers
COURSE STRATEGY
Masters 2021: To be (aggressive) or not to be (aggressive)—the conundrum of putting Augusta's greens
1 days ago
By Daniel Rapaport
PAYDAY AT AUGUSTA
Masters 2021: Here's the prize money payout for each golfer at Augusta National
1 days ago
By Ryan Herrington
VIRAL VIDEOS
Masters 2021: Bubba Watson's dancing caddie will get your Masters weekend started right
1 days ago
By Alex Myers
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THE MASTERS
Masters 2021: Augusta National chairman urges action on distance, warns against 8,000-yard golf courses
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley expressed support for the findings of the USGA and R&A’s distance report, which notably called the trend of increasing driving distance “detrimental to the…
BRYSON'S NEW BIG STICK
Masters 2021: Is this new driver Bryson DeChambeau’s secret weapon for dismantling Augusta National?
Bryson DeChambeau is always working on something new. And given his continual desire to get longer, that means constantly seeking equipment to match. For this year’s Masters, it appears that means a new…
SEEN ON TOUR
Henrik Stenson returned to his old fairway wood in Texas—you won't believe its current resale value
There are always interesting equipment tidbits week to week on tour—but when a major champion returns to playing one of the most famous fairway woods in golf, that's big-time news. Henrik Stenson put an old friend…
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Jordan Spieth used to win the 2021 Valero Texas Open
Jordan Spieth’s win at the Valero Texas Open seemed like a victory a couple months in the making. Spieth had three top-four finishes in his previous five stroke-play events leading up to playing at TPC San Antonio,…
NEW SHOES
Nike golf shoes: New 2021 Masters shoes released with sustainable theme
Sustainability is becoming a larger focus for big golf brands. This year during the 2021 Masters, Nike’s latest effort in this category will come in the form of two of the company’s most popular shoes, the…
LIMITED EDITION PUTTER
TaylorMade Golf Company announces Dustin Johnson Spider Limited Commemorative Edition ahead of the season's first major
As the golfing world returns to Augusta just six months after Dustin Johnson’s record-breaking performance, TaylorMade Golf Company honours his major championship victory by announcing…
NEW SHOES
Tour star Joost Luiton creates his own Duca del Cosma golf shoe styles for rigorous Tour events
Leading Dutch golfer Joost Luiten has co-designed his own golf shoes to meet the rigorous demands of a European Tour season that saw him walk more than 510 kilometres (317 miles) in tournament play last year. Signing…
SEEN ON TOUR
Kuchar uses putter from his garage, Fleetwood makes TWO putter changes and Poulter goes with new flat stick at WGC-Match Play
Week in and week out, the equipment scene shifts on the PGA Tour. At the WGC-Dell Match Play in Austin, putter changes abounded for players such as Matt Kuchar, Ian Poulter and Tommy Fleetwood, who made not one, but two…
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IMPROVE YOUR FEEL
A hands-on approach to pitching. With David Leadbetter
Golfers are often told to keep their hands passive when pitching—even I've been guilty of saying it from time to time. But what does having passive hands mean? Your hands are the only thing holding the club. They…
MODERN GOLF SWING
An in-depth analysis of Matthew Wolff's unorthodox swing
Wolff’s swing, the outline of which was in place at age 14 when he began working with Gankas, has been refined, but not dramatically, from the action he adopted intuitively as a child. The curious-looking aspects…
RAINING BIRDIES
Low scores start with maxing out your drives on the tee. By Jon Rahm
There might be some par 4s where it makes sense to tee off with a 3-wood or an iron, but it's rare to see me using anything but driver. I'm more comfortable with it. When it comes to scoring, I'd rather hit it as far…
TOUR TECHNIQUE
Four shots to groove with your fairway wood
It's fairly common for golfers to limit their use of fairway woods to second shots on par 5s and tee shots on long par 3s. They might use them only a few times a round. That's a shame, because fairway woods are useful…
UNPLUGGED
Ball buried on the upslope? You need speed. With David Leadbetter
One of the most difficult lies you can get in a greenside bunker is when the ball embeds a little into the upslope, like the PGA Tour's Patrick Reed faced here. This is especially true if the sand is soft. It's…
GIMME ONE THING
Make this simple adjustment and it further with less effort. With Rob Akins
You're north of six feet. You weigh 215. You used to play rugby, and you still lift weights four days a week. How in the world are you getting outdriven by a guy who looks like a stunt double for a child actor? It's a…
MENTAL GAME
The 5 biggest mental mistakes amateur golfers make playing the game
Everyone wants to be "in the zone" more often. We've all experienced it before -- nothing could deter our play -- and we crave the ability to find that place once more. But when we try to get in the zone, it always seems…
VIEW FROM ABOVE
Masters 2021: These overhead pictures give you the best sense yet of how few fans are at Augusta National this week
By now you are likely aware there are limited fans at Augusta National this week, as evidenced by the mere smattering of people in the background of golf shots. Like here. JD Cuban Or, say, here. Ben…
THE MASTERS
Struggling McIlroy misses Masters cut for first time in 11 years
Rory McIlroy looked like a man ready for a long break from golf after he missed the cut in the Masters for the first time in 11 years. The former world No 1 (31) was behind the eight-ball after opening with a four-over…
GRINDERS
Masters 2021: Shane Lowry shows real character as Justin Rose goes from nearly pressing the "panic button" to keeping the lead
It was the worst start possible for Shane Lowry as he got his second round underway at Augusta National with a double bogey on the par-4 1st followed by a bogey on the par-4 2nd. Lesser men would have crumbled but the…
ON THE TEE
Masters 2021 tee times: Starting times and pairings for Saturday's third round at Augusta National
So, who’s ready for a big weekend at Augusta National? With all due respect to Thursday and Friday at the Masters, the year’s first men’s major championship really starts to get exciting come Saturday.…
MASTERS
Masters 2021: Jordan Spieth is contending, and it's not even a little bit fluky
The funny part is it’s not even surprising anymore. Jordan Spieth trudged through the golfing wilderness for nearly four years, and two months of good play is all the proof we needed. After a second-round 68 that…
THAT'S MORE LIKE IT
Masters 2021: Bryson DeChambeau lurking—and learning—after finally shooting a "par" 67 at Augusta National
Five months ago, Bryson DeChambeau might not have been too happy with shooting five under at the Masters. After all, he famously declared then that Augusta National would play as a par 67 for him. Well, things…
GOOD WALK SPOILED
Masters 2021: Brooks Koepka leaves 'f#!%ing disappointed,' unsure if he'll play before PGA Championship
Brooks Koepka wound up having a short week at the year’s first major championship. Now, he just hopes he’ll be ready to play in the next one.Koepka, recovering from surgery on his right knee last month,…
RULES
Masters 2021: Matthew Wolff disqualified for rules infraction after signing an incorrect scorecard
Matthew Wolff was disqualified from the Masters for signing an incorrect scorecard following his second round.The infraction came on the 17th hole. After an opening-round 76, Wolff was six over for the day and 10 over…
HANGING AROUND
Masters 2021: Phil Mickelson hasn't stopped believing he'll find more Augusta magic
Before the campus grew to the size of Disneyland, the Masters was an intimate affair. There’s a reason Bobby Jones originally named his tournament the Augusta National Invitation Tournament; it was a small…
STATS
Masters 2021: The 6 most intriguing stats from Friday at Augusta National
Friday’s second round of the Masters proved to be a much easier time for the players than Thursday, as softer conditions helped lower scores. Still, others struggled. Accordingly, whether the numbers were small or…
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THE MASTERS
Masters 2021: Augusta National chairman urges action on distance, warns against 8,000-yard golf courses
3 days ago
By Daniel Rapaport
BRYSON'S NEW BIG STICK
Masters 2021: Is this new driver Bryson DeChambeau’s secret weapon for dismantling Augusta National?
5 days ago
By E. Michael Johnson
SEEN ON TOUR
Henrik Stenson returned to his old fairway wood in Texas—you won't believe its current resale value
5 days ago
By E. Michael Johnson
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Jordan Spieth used to win the 2021 Valero Texas Open
Jordan Spieth’s win at the Valero Texas Open seemed like a victory a couple months in the making. Spieth had three top-four finishes in his previous five stroke-play events leading up to playing at TPC San Antonio,…
NEW SHOES
Nike golf shoes: New 2021 Masters shoes released with sustainable theme
Sustainability is becoming a larger focus for big golf brands. This year during the 2021 Masters, Nike’s latest effort in this category will come in the form of two of the company’s most popular shoes, the…
LIMITED EDITION PUTTER
TaylorMade Golf Company announces Dustin Johnson Spider Limited Commemorative Edition ahead of the season's first major
As the golfing world returns to Augusta just six months after Dustin Johnson’s record-breaking performance, TaylorMade Golf Company honours his major championship victory by announcing…
NEW SHOES
Tour star Joost Luiton creates his own Duca del Cosma golf shoe styles for rigorous Tour events
Leading Dutch golfer Joost Luiten has co-designed his own golf shoes to meet the rigorous demands of a European Tour season that saw him walk more than 510 kilometres (317 miles) in tournament play last year. Signing…
SEEN ON TOUR
Kuchar uses putter from his garage, Fleetwood makes TWO putter changes and Poulter goes with new flat stick at WGC-Match Play
Week in and week out, the equipment scene shifts on the PGA Tour. At the WGC-Dell Match Play in Austin, putter changes abounded for players such as Matt Kuchar, Ian Poulter and Tommy Fleetwood, who made not one, but two…
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Billy Horschel used to win the 2021 WGC-Match Play
Billy Horschel and Scottie Scheffler battled swirling winds, but Horschel handled them better than Scheffler and walked away with the win in the final of the WGC-Dell Match Play, downing Scheffler 2-and-1. The win was…
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Joel Dahmen used to win the 2021 Puntacana Resort & Club Championship
Joel Dahmen's crucial up-and-down par at the difficult par-3 17th—while his playing competitor Rafael Campos failed to do the same—proved to be the difference in a one-shot win for Dahmen over Campos and Sam…
NEW PUTTERS
Tommy Armour's Impact putter line uses dual-alignment to enhance aim on the greens
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Tommy Armour is a brand with name recognition, but that mostly has come from its work in the iron category. The company hopes to change that perception with the introduction of its Impact line…
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You may have forgotten about Hideki Matsuyama, but Japan never did. It’s been 93 tournaments since his last victory, a barren stretch that rudely interrupted his athletic prime. Over here, it’s dropped him from third to 25th in the World Ranking, from a household name to the purgatory of T-22 finishes. Over there—well, he remains the Great Hope for a golf-crazed nation desperate for a male major champion. A throng of Japanese media hang on his every step, every week. They were at each of the 93 tournaments he trudged through…
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HISTORY AT STAKE
Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama will carry Japan's major hopes with him to the first tee Sunday
Today
By Daniel Rapaport
THE MASTERS
MASTERS 2021: You just won the Masters. Here's what happens next
0 days ago
By Alan Shipnuck
COURSE STRATEGY
Masters 2021: To be (aggressive) or not to be (aggressive)—the conundrum of putting Augusta's greens
1 days ago
By Daniel Rapaport
THE MASTERS
Masters 2021: Lowry is feeling good and riding high on confidence as he begins Masters quest
3 days ago
By Brian Keogh
COURSE STRATEGY
Masters 2021: Augusta National as a “shotmaker’s course”? Maybe not
On the driving range at the Floridian Golf Club a few months back, Claude Harmon III asked his star pupil a simple question: “How many times a year do you try and hit a draw with the driver?” Dustin Johnson…
THE MASTERS
Masters 2021: Do lefties have an edge at Augusta? Robert MacIntyre, the highest ranked in the world, sure hopes so
He’s the only golfer who also answers to Bob in the field this week (Streb goes solely by Robert). And he’s the highest-ranked of just five southpaws, the out-numbered slice of the professional golf pie-chart…
UNDERRATED HOLES
Masters 2021: Why this underappreciated hole at Augusta National is one of its best
After nearly 90 years of observation, adoration, documentation and explication, there aren’t many mysteries remaining about the holes at Augusta National. There are golf fans around the world who have never even…
MASTERS 2021
Masters 2021: Cameron Champ has more than golf statement to make this week in Georgia
Cameron Champ was walking across the driving range at the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields outside Chicago last August, a black shoe on his right foot, a white one on his left and the names of Breonna Taylor and Jacob…
TUITION
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IMPROVE YOUR FEEL
A hands-on approach to pitching. With David Leadbetter
7 days ago
By David Leadbetter
MODERN GOLF SWING
An in-depth analysis of Matthew Wolff's unorthodox swing
8 days ago
By Guy Yocom
RAINING BIRDIES
Low scores start with maxing out your drives on the tee. By Jon Rahm
9 days ago
By Jon Rahm
UNPLUGGED
Ball buried on the upslope? You need speed. With David Leadbetter
One of the most difficult lies you can get in a greenside bunker is when the ball embeds a little into the upslope, like the PGA Tour's Patrick Reed faced here. This is especially true if the sand is soft. It's…
GIMME ONE THING
Make this simple adjustment and it further with less effort. With Rob Akins
You're north of six feet. You weigh 215. You used to play rugby, and you still lift weights four days a week. How in the world are you getting outdriven by a guy who looks like a stunt double for a child actor? It's a…
MENTAL GAME
The 5 biggest mental mistakes amateur golfers make playing the game
Everyone wants to be "in the zone" more often. We've all experienced it before -- nothing could deter our play -- and we crave the ability to find that place once more. But when we try to get in the zone, it always seems…
GIMME ONE THING
Never chunk a chip shot again. With Rick Smith
How many times have you been told to keep your head down when hitting chips and short pitches, but you still hit them fat? And the more fixated you are on this swing tip, the worse things get. Turns out, it's not…
BIOGOLF
Avoid this common mistake to create more power with David Leadbetter
Look at old videos of the best swings of yesteryear, and you’ll likely see the golfer’s lead knee move toward the ball during the backswing. At the same time, the lead leg’s foot would roll inward and…
TEE TO GREEN
How to stay aggressive from short distances. With Butch Harmon
The best thing you can do for your swing is to let it be an athletic motion. What I mean is, let your body and the club flow back and through so the swing is smooth and natural. One area I see a lot of golfers losing…
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GOLF TRAINING
Getting ready to return to golf on the 26th April with Arnaud Serie, GolfDigest.ie Trick Shot Artist
IN FOR THREE
The not so dreaded three putt, by Arnaud Serie, GolfDigest.ie trick shot artist
SHAPE
How to hit the ball below your feet. With Matt Sandercock
HOLE OUT
How to play a long breaking putt. With Brendan McDaid
UP OVER AND IN
Turn around and don't look back
IRON PLAY
How to pure your six iron. With Marian Riordan, PGA Professional
SCORE
Chip it close every time. With Colin Clancy
FEEL THE GREEN
The fine art of pace putting. With Matt Sandercock
HOLE IT
Play it as it lies ⚠️ by Arnaud Serie, GolfDigest.ie Trick Shot Artist
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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
67 days ago
By David and Ewan Whyte
GOLF COURSE NEWS
Why the return of The Lido matters
75 days ago
By Derek Duncan
SWITZERLAND
A very welcome escape to a winter wonderland in the magical Swiss Alps
85 days ago
By Arnaud Serie
IRISH NEWS
Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort investment rises to €7.4 million
109 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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