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EUROPEAN TOUR
If Tyrrell Hatton is looking to prove his 2020 success was no fluke, this is a great way to do it
1 days ago
By John Huggan
PICTURE THIS
PHOTO GALLERY: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Round 2
1 days ago
All photographs by Golffile
EUROPEAN TOUR
Hatton storms into five shot lead in Abu Dhabi
1 days ago
European Tour
EVERY DAY'S A SCHOOL DAY
Butch Harmon: What I have learnt from my players
1 days ago
By Butch Harmon
GOLF PADS
Hope you've been saving up if you want this spectacular—and historic—Pebble Beach home
1 days ago
By Alex Myers
IRISH NEWS
Mount Juliet to mark 30th anniversary with Nicklaus Anniversary Singles
1 days ago
By Brian Keogh
PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS
Clarke opens season with 63 in Hawaii
1 days ago
By Brian Keogh
TAKEAWAYS
The Day 1 leader at The American Express is so out of nowhere he wasn't even in the field on Monday
1 days ago
By Daniel Rapaport
NEWS & TOUR
Report: Phil Mickelson denies helping gambler's White House commutation
1 days ago
By Joel Beall
PGA TOUR
Days after keeping his tour card, Chris Kirk revealed the most underappreciated part of his accomplishment
1 days ago
By Brian Wacker
TRICK SHOT
Ready to bring this one to the course? By Arnaud Serie, Trick Shot Artist, Golf Digest.ie
2 days ago
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EQUIPMENT
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NEW GOLF BALLS
Titleist introduces new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls - longer distance, more greenside spin and softer feel
Increasing performance through every single layer of the golf ball, the new Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x models are designed for longer distance, even more greenside spin and control, and softer feel. With the unmatched…
NEW EQUIPMENT
Vokey WedgeWorks expands "favourite" M grind to more full-swing lofts in custom offering
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 wedge offerings add the “M” grind to three lower lofts (50, 52, 54 degrees) to its custom WedgeWorks lineup to join higher-loft options, which were an…
NEW EQUIPMENT
Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company Introduces Limited Edition Player’s Combo Sets with Diamond Black Metal Finish
On the heels of introducing a number of long iron alternatives, including the UiHi utility irons and VKTR+ hybrids which led to The Player’s Combo Set - one of the best-selling products in their recent history- the…
EQUIPMENT
Padraig Harrington has signed another multi-year deal with Wilson
Three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington, who is set to lead Europe into Ryder Cup battle at Whistling Straits in September, has signed another multi-year deal with Wilson - making it his 23rd year with the brand and…
NEW SHOES
Introducing the all-new Hyperflex by FootJoy tuned specifically for golf
FootJoy has underlined its commitment to performance innovation, style, comfort and quality with the introduction of the all-new HyperFlex golf shoe. Tuned specifically for golf, HyperFlex features a unique BOA lacing…
NEW GLOVES
FootJoy launch new HyperFLX golf glove
The new HyperFLX glove features a Premium Cabretta Leather Palm that provides a super-soft, comfortable feel, and a lightweight MicroVentTM FiberSofTM material on the back of the hand for added breathability. The…
NEW DRIVERS
TaylorMade Golf Company Unveils Revolutionary New Driver Construction with SIM2, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max•D
TaylorMade Golf Company builds on its history of metalwood innovation and ground-breaking technologies with the all-new SIM2, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max•D drivers. With the original SIM, the company focused on reshaping…
NEW FAIRWAY WOODS AND HYBRIDS
TaylorMade Golf Company Introduces the New Family of SIM2 Fairways and Hybrids
TaylorMade Golf, the industry leader in innovation and technology, today announced the all-new SIM2, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max•D fairway woods. In addition, the company unveiled its expanded hybrid offerings with the…
TUTITION
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EVERY DAY'S A SCHOOL DAY
Butch Harmon: What I have learnt from my players
I STARTED WORKING WITH GREG NORMAN in 1991, shortly after he lost his No. 1 ranking to Nick Faldo. Greg had developed a flaw in his swing. He’d slide his hips so hard toward the target on the downswing…
SINK IT EVERY TIME
Make the ones you hate to miss. With Jamie Lovemark
A six-footer is by no means a gimme, but it's still short enough that it stings when it doesn't go in. To make more of these, start by locking in your speed. It's the most important part of every putt. And when you…
PURE YOUR IRON SHOTS
Hit Crisp Irons Like A Tour Pro. With Butch Harmon
You hear it all the time: "Hit down on the ball and take a divot." And it's good advice, but you have to be in position to actually do it. In fact, a few positions. Let's look. First, play the ball in line with…
GET TO YOUR FRONT FOOT
You'll pitch better if you don't hang back. With David Leadbetter
Great advice to remember when hitting pitch shots is to swing through impact on a shallow angle, letting the bottom of the clubhead slide along the turf. Having said that, I've seen the application of this advice…
NAIL IT
Jordan Spieth: My Keys To Hitting Wedge Shots Like Darts
Generally speaking, you don't want to hit a wedge shot higher than it's necessary to carry an obstacle or stop it near the hole. Sending the ball sky-high just makes it harder to be accurate. This philosophy certainly…
GOLF DIGEST SCHOOLS
Golf fitness: Two key areas of the body any golfer can target to shoot lower scores
There are plenty of fitness routines that come with the promise of tightening your abs, improving your cardiovascular health, shaving 20 pounds off your mid-section and making you feel 10 years younger. But this…
OUR NEW MEMBER OF STAFF
Collin Morikawa's best tips for being a better ball-striker
There are so many things golfers can learn from Collin Morikawa, which is why we're proud to call the young star our new Golf Digest Playing Editor. The 23-year-old has been successful at every level—including…
EUROPEAN TOUR
Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas couldn’t have gotten off to more opposite starts in Abu Dhabi
Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy exchanged fist bumps on the final hole after wrapping up their first rounds at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Thursday. Thomas shot a 73 to McIlroy's 64. It was one of those…
NEW EQUIPMENT
Callaway updates ERC Soft with average player's distance, short game needs in mind
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: In pursuing more distance both off the driver and through the bag, the three-piece ERC Soft ball marries that benefit with a focus on the different way many average golfers approach their…
NEW GOLF BALLS
Titleist introduces new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls - longer distance, more greenside spin and softer feel
Increasing performance through every single layer of the golf ball, the new Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x models are designed for longer distance, even more greenside spin and control, and softer feel. With the unmatched…
PICTURE THIS
PHOTO GALLERY: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Thursday Round 1
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SINK IT EVERY TIME
Make the ones you hate to miss. With Jamie Lovemark
A six-footer is by no means a gimme, but it's still short enough that it stings when it doesn't go in. To make more of these, start by locking in your speed. It's the most important part of every putt. And when you…
STATS
Ben Hogan's career earnings are staggering when adjusted for inflation and today's PGA Tour purses
Ben Hogan's career numbers speak for themselves: 64 PGA Tour wins, including nine majors have permanently carved him a spot among's golf all-time greats. Numbers that undoubtedly would have been even better if not for a…
A LOOK AHEAD
PGA Tour Champions resumes its 2020-21 season with familiar storylines that again include the ageless Bernhard Langer
Celebrity is the currency on which the PGA Tour Champions trades to create interest and has since it was conceived in part as a means of keeping Arnold Palmer on stage after 50. A good idea, of course. But the value…
ENDORSEMENT DEALS
Tommy Fleetwood no longer an equipment free agent, signs with TaylorMade
Just a couple weeks after losing Jon Rahm to Callaway, TaylorMade has re-stocked its tour staff with another European star, signing five-time European Tour winner Tommy Fleetwood to a multiyear deal to play its…
EUROPEAN TOUR
Rory McIlroy hopes to begin his 2021 season by accomplishing this career first
If Rory McIlroy subscribes to Albert Einstein’s presumably tongue-in-cheek definition of insanity—“doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result”—then the Northern…
IRISH NEWS
Golf Ireland seek applicants for key High Performance posts
Golf Ireland, the new governing body for golf on the island of Ireland, wishes to recruit two experienced volunteers to fill the roles of Irish Girls’ Team Captain/Selector and Irish Girls’ Team Manager. The…
EQUIPMENT
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NEW GOLF BALLS
Titleist introduces new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls - longer distance, more greenside spin and softer feel
2 days ago
Press Release
NEW EQUIPMENT
Vokey WedgeWorks expands "favourite" M grind to more full-swing lofts in custom offering
3 days ago
By Mike Stachura
NEW EQUIPMENT
Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company Introduces Limited Edition Player’s Combo Sets with Diamond Black Metal Finish
3 days ago
Press Release
EQUIPMENT
Padraig Harrington has signed another multi-year deal with Wilson
Three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington, who is set to lead Europe into Ryder Cup battle at Whistling Straits in September, has signed another multi-year deal with Wilson - making it his 23rd year with the brand and…
NEW SHOES
Introducing the all-new Hyperflex by FootJoy tuned specifically for golf
FootJoy has underlined its commitment to performance innovation, style, comfort and quality with the introduction of the all-new HyperFlex golf shoe. Tuned specifically for golf, HyperFlex features a unique BOA lacing…
NEW GLOVES
FootJoy launch new HyperFLX golf glove
The new HyperFLX glove features a Premium Cabretta Leather Palm that provides a super-soft, comfortable feel, and a lightweight MicroVentTM FiberSofTM material on the back of the hand for added breathability. The…
NEW DRIVERS
TaylorMade Golf Company Unveils Revolutionary New Driver Construction with SIM2, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max•D
TaylorMade Golf Company builds on its history of metalwood innovation and ground-breaking technologies with the all-new SIM2, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max•D drivers. With the original SIM, the company focused on reshaping…
NEW FAIRWAY WOODS AND HYBRIDS
TaylorMade Golf Company Introduces the New Family of SIM2 Fairways and Hybrids
TaylorMade Golf, the industry leader in innovation and technology, today announced the all-new SIM2, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max•D fairway woods. In addition, the company unveiled its expanded hybrid offerings with the…
NEW IRONS
TaylorMade Golf Company Announces SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max OS Irons – Delivering the Next Level of Game Improvement Irons
TaylorMade Golf, the industry leader in innovation and technology, today announced SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max OS irons – utilising the company’s all-new Cap BackTM Design and evolved ECHO® Damping System to…
NEW EQUIPMENT
New Titleist TSi Hybrids now on tour for seeding and validation
The new Titleist TSi hybrids – advancing the technology and performance that has made Titleist the most played hybrid on the PGA Tour – make their tour debut this week at the American Express…
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Kevin Na used to win the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii
Kevin Na is on a nice little roll, having won four times in his last 55 events on the PGA Tour after taking the Sony Open in Hawaii. Na birdied the par-5 18th to win by one. Na put himself into position after 54…
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I STARTED WORKING WITH GREG NORMAN in 1991, shortly after he lost his No. 1 ranking to Nick Faldo. Greg had developed a flaw in his swing. He’d slide his hips so hard toward the target on the downswing that the club would drop behind him, sometimes causing a fatal block to the right. I knew we had to get him to rotate his hips earlier coming down to take away some of that slide. Greg is the most focused person I’ve ever been around. When he wants something, he’s relentless, and he committed to making the change. It…
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EVERY DAY'S A SCHOOL DAY
Butch Harmon: What I have learnt from my players
1 days ago
By Butch Harmon
SAY IT AIN'T SO
Caught in the act: 13 cringeworthy stories of cheating on the golf course
3 days ago
By GolfDigest.com
VOICES
Tiger Woods, back surgery is a setback but hardly a surprise
3 days ago
By Daniel Rapaport
LPGA TOUR
Annika Sorenstam is in the celebrity field at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, but isn’t calling it a comeback
4 days ago
By Keely Levins
TOUR LIFE
What's the difference between kids getting autographs and professional chasers doing the same thing? Billions
On a big screen inside a big tent at Bay Hill, at the first Arnold Palmer Invitational since the great man's death, MasterCard debuted its new commercial. One topical vignette in the ad portrayed Ian Poulter and Graeme…
SONY OPEN
How Kevin Na changed the trajectory of his career and became addicted to winning on the PGA Tour
Kevin Na freely admits there are courses on the PGA Tour that he cannot win on. “Yes, 100 percent,” he said Sunday night in a nod to many of the big ball parks that consume the schedule and serve as a…
SWITZERLAND
A very welcome escape to a winter wonderland in the magical Swiss Alps
In France, we are once again in lockdown and I know from my friends in Ireland it is the same. It’s been a really tough year with very little golf and very little travel. However, prior to Christmas I got a…
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
10 courses we'd like to see get the 2022 PGA Championship
The PGA of America announced Sunday night that it is moving the 2022 PGA Championship from Trump National Bedminster. But the organisation did not announce where. There are a number of candidates,…
TUITION
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EVERY DAY'S A SCHOOL DAY
Butch Harmon: What I have learnt from my players
1 days ago
By Butch Harmon
SINK IT EVERY TIME
Make the ones you hate to miss. With Jamie Lovemark
2 days ago
Jamie Lovemark
PURE YOUR IRON SHOTS
Hit Crisp Irons Like A Tour Pro. With Butch Harmon
4 days ago
By Butch Harmon
NAIL IT
Jordan Spieth: My Keys To Hitting Wedge Shots Like Darts
Generally speaking, you don't want to hit a wedge shot higher than it's necessary to carry an obstacle or stop it near the hole. Sending the ball sky-high just makes it harder to be accurate. This philosophy certainly…
GOLF DIGEST SCHOOLS
Golf fitness: Two key areas of the body any golfer can target to shoot lower scores
There are plenty of fitness routines that come with the promise of tightening your abs, improving your cardiovascular health, shaving 20 pounds off your mid-section and making you feel 10 years younger. But this…
OUR NEW MEMBER OF STAFF
Collin Morikawa's best tips for being a better ball-striker
There are so many things golfers can learn from Collin Morikawa, which is why we're proud to call the young star our new Golf Digest Playing Editor. The 23-year-old has been successful at every level—including…
TIGER TALKS
Tiger Woods' iron game, explained (in detail, in his own words)
My swing and my game have evolved over the years, but one thing has remained consistent: I’m always confident with an iron in my hand. I’m not one of the longest hitters on tour anymore—I…
SCARY SHOTS
8 situations most golfers fear—and how to overcome them
Imagine you have a big walk-in closet where you store all your golf skills. On the shelves and hangers you keep your abilities to split a tight, tree-lined fairway with your driver, hit a long iron off a tight lie, and…
TEE TO GREEN
Golf instruction truths: What your divots should look like
Next time you get to a par 3, compare the divots on the back tee to the ones on the closer tees. You should see two differences: Divot holes from better players start past the ball (you can usually tell where the tee…
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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
PLAYING IN THE WET
Getting ready for winter golf with Arnaud Serie, Golf Digest.ie Trick Shot Artist
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Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Thursday Round 1
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DP World Tour Championship Round 4
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DP World Tour Championship Round 2
U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN
U.S. Women's Open Championship Preview
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DP World Tour Championship Preview
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Golf in Dubai Championship Round 4
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Golf in Dubai Championship Round 3
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Golf in Dubai Championship Round 2
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Alfred Dunhill Championship Round 4
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Alfred Dunhill Championship Round 3.
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Alfred Dunhill Championship Round 2.
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Alfred Dunhill Championship Round 1.
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Joburg Open, Final Round
THE MASTERS
The Masters, Sunday, Round 4
TRAVEL
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In France, we are once again in lockdown and I know from my friends in Ireland it is the same. It’s been a really tough year with very little golf and very little travel. However, prior to Christmas I got a wonderful opportunity to visit Gstaad, which is located in the South West of Switzerland. I haven’t been to Gstaad before for a winter break, as the French Alps are more or less on my doorstep, so I am a little spoiled for choice haha. I was so excited just to be travelling again after the lockdown and heading to…
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SWITZERLAND
A very welcome escape to a winter wonderland in the magical Swiss Alps
7 days ago
By Arnaud Serie
IRISH NEWS
Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort investment rises to €7.4 million
31 days ago
By Brian Keogh
DREAM GOLF HOLIDAYS
'Living the Dream' at the stunning Puente Romano Beach Resort in Marbella
102 days ago
By Arnaud Serie
COTE D'AZUR
GOLF UP is the most unique golf resort on the French Riviera
132 days ago
By Arnaud Serie
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…
LINKS GOLF OFFER
Portmarnock, The Royal Dublin and Co. Louth team up to offer Irish golfers the ‘Ultimate Links Experience’ for just €350
As golfers, we are on a never-ending journey to play this beautiful game on as many courses as we can. With the current Coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions on travel, a number of golf clubs in Ireland are losing…
TRAVEL
Blue chip links courses bracing for multi-million euro losses
Royal Portrush may seek voluntary redundancies and Portmarnock is contemplating a €5,000 levy as Ireland's blue-chip links reel from an 80-90 per cent fall in green fee income due to the COVID-19…
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