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PGA
The PGA Merchandise Show becomes latest COVID-19 casualty
Today
By Joel Beall
CINDERELLA STORY
This guy just became the most unlikely golfer to qualify for a PGA Tour event in 2020
Today
By Alex Myers
NEWS & TOURS
Adam Scott tests positive for COVID-19, out of the Zozo Championship
Today
By Daniel Rapaport
PGA TOUR
Concerned about COVID, Phil Mickelson balks at playing Houston Open with fans in week before Masters
Today
By Tod Leonard
USGA
U.S. Women's Open will be played in December without fans
Today
By Keely Levins
FOUR-TIME WINNER OF U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN
Mickey Wright has bequeathed everything in her estate, including a massive collection of artifacts, to the USGA
1 days ago
By John Strege
THE JOKE'S ON HIM
Jordan Spieth handled himself very well after being the victim of a seriously cruel golf prank
1 days ago
By Daniel Rapaport
LEVEL 5 COVID 19
All golf clubs in the Republic of Ireland must close under Level 5 Restrictions
1 days ago
DISTANCE DEBATE
Tiger Woods: 'Genie out of the bag' when it comes to scaling back distance
1 days ago
By Daniel Rapaport
LASER RANGEFINDER
Shot Scope expands into laser rangefinder market with new PRO L1
1 days ago
Shot Scope
TIGER WATCH
PGA Tour at Sherwood this week, but everybody wants to talk Masters with Tiger Woods
1 days ago
By Daniel Rapaport
EQUIPMENT
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LASER RANGEFINDER
Shot Scope expands into laser rangefinder market with new PRO L1
Shot Scope has unveiled details of its first ever, high-performance laser rangefinder. Available with either vibrant blue or grey accents, the PRO L1 is the most advanced product of its kind. Representing an assured…
NEW FAIRWAY WOODS
Titleist introduces new TSi Fairway Woods
Faster from the tee and turf, the new Titleist TSi fairway metals are engineered with advanced speed-tuned technologies – including Active Recoil Channel 4.0 – to drive faster ball speeds and higher inertia…
NEW DRIVERS
Titleist introduces new TSi Drivers featuring ATI 425 aerospace titanium technology
Faster in the air and faster at impact, the new Titleist TSi drivers push the boundaries of speed through advanced engineering and material breakthroughs – including a new ATI 425 Aerospace Titanium face…
LATEST EQUIPMENT
Callaway's new X Forged and Apex irons appeal to the better player in all of us
Callaway has a reputation for taking its time when introducing new iron models, particularly within its Apex or X Forged lines—as those models are geared toward a more passionate, demanding player. Callaway…
TOUR EDGE HOT LAUNCH
Tour Edge Hot Launch C521/E521 fairways, hybrids offer two kinds of help—traditional and extreme
Because the idea of “game improvement” covers a broad range from “help me get better” to “help me not suck,” the two-track approach to game improvement in Tour Edge’s new Hot…
TOUR EDGE HOT LAUNCH
Tour Edge Hot Launch C521, E521 drivers offer two takes on game improvement
Tour Edge’s Hot Launch lineup historically has been focused on affordable game-improvement. But the idea of “game improvement” will take on a broader definition with the new Hot Launch 521 series,…
PROTOTYPE GOLF BALLS
Titleist introduces prototype Pro V1 and Pro V1x to PGA Tour staff at the Shriners
Ever since the debut of the Titleist Pro V1 at the Invensys Classic in October of 2000 Titleist has habitually used the Las Vegas stop on PGA Tour to reveal its latest iteration of the most-played ball on tour to its…
NEW APPAREL
FJ's Autumn/Winter 2020 Apparel Collection: Making every day playable
Designed to Make Every Day Playable, FJ today unveiled its most technologically advanced performance golf apparel to date, headlined by an extended HydroKnit range. FootJoy, the #1 Shoe & Glove in Golf,…
TUTITION
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DOWNHILL CHIP
5 Quick tips to conquering the downhill chip. With David Leadbetter
Usually the area around a green is level with or lower than the putting surface. But sometimes you'll find your ball on a mound near the green, leaving you with a downhill chip. Sure, it was a lucky break that the hill…
PLAY YOUR BEST
It's time to start sinking more clutch putts
We've all been there—standing over a four-footer really matters. Could be for that a birdie. Could be to win a weekend match. Could even be to keep your team from going backward in a scramble. No matter the…
GIMME ONE THING
The Worst Miss: Short and low: The problem is, you're slicing your putts—here's why
Let's take a step back and consider what it means to slice a putt. It's no different than slicing a drive: The club cuts across the ball from out to in with the clubface open. And just like with the driver, the result…
PLAY YOUR BEST
How to draw and fade the ball. With Butch Harmon
Modern launch monitors have taught us exactly what makes the ball go where it goes, but most golfers would be smart not to get too caught up in technicalities. Decades ago, Jack Nicklaus described a simple way to shape…
GETTING THE EDGE
What Would Seve Do? Seven Tips From The Master Of Match Play
The late Seve Ballesteros was the ultimate match-play golfer. He has a 20-12-5 record in eight Ryder Cup appearances as a player, and he captained the Europeans to victory in 1997. He also won the World Match Play…
EXPERIMENT
Don't be afraid to try a different putting style. With Webb Simpson
When the USGA banned anchored putting, one popular game was to guess who would struggle the most. Before the ban, Webb Simpson might have been at the top of the list. The 2012 U.S. Open champion was lost on the…
TOUR TECHNIQUE
Wear out your sweet spot—and find more greens In regulation. With Billy Horschel
A statistician friend and I were going over my performance summaries recently. He said, "I've concluded you make the highest percentage of your birdies when you hit the green in regulation." We laughed, because he…
NEW IRONS
Cobra's new King Tour irons bring a new level of precision to a players iron
Sometimes the wait is worth it. Originally scheduled for launch last year but delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Cobra has debuted its new King Tour irons—a cavity-back iron with a players…
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
Collin Morikawa got stiffed on autographs as a kid at Tiger Woods' event
Collin Morikawa doesn’t recall the exact year, but the 23-year-old does remember going to Sherwood Country Club as a young boy. The Los Angeles native attended as a fan for Tiger Woods’ Hero World…
NEWS & TOURS
New Trump golf course approved for Scotland
The Aberdeen council approved plans last week to allow President Donald Trump’s golf business to build a second course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The course will be constructed next to the original Trump…
TIGER WATCH
Tiger Woods draws a familiar and winning track for Zozo at Sherwood
It does not seem possible that Tiger Woods’ win in Japan was less than one year ago. To use the word of the year, an unprecedented amount has transpired since last year’s inaugural Zozo…
IRISH NEWS
Brendan Walton wins Moran Cup - 36 years after Philip
Portmarnock Links professional Brendan Walton followed in the footsteps of his uncle Philip on Monday when he added his name to the record books with victory in the prestigious Moran Cup at Royal Dublin. Raised…
GAMBLING
Masters 2020 Picks: The 13 best bets to win at Augusta National
While Augusta National Golf Club’s maintenance crew scrambles to get the famed course in typical immaculate tournament shape despite the atypical November date, fans can count on the green jacket…
VOICES
Should Phil Mickelson go for broke and become the greatest senior golfer ever?
In the wake of Phil Mickelson’s win at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic last weekend, Ryan Herrington dug up some impressive numbers on Lefty’s senior career so far. It’s worth diving…
PGA TOUR
Dustin Johnson withdraws from second consecutive event following last week's positive COVID-19 test
Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from a second consecutive PGA Tour event following a positive COVID-19 test last week. The World No. 1 will not tee it up in this week's Zozo Championship at Sherwood despite being…
PGA TOUR
Houston Open secures new title sponsor
The Houston Open is returning to a former venue this autumn and will do so with a new sponsor in tow. The event, which was on life support a few years back after losing its long-time sponsor, its…
TWICE AS NICE
Solheim Cup, Ryder Cup to be played in back-to-back weeks in 2023
A two-week festival of match-play golf between the best professionals in Europe and the United States. That’s how officials with the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup framed the announcement on Monday that they would…
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Scottish Championship Round 4
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Scottish Championship Round 2
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Scottish Championship Round 1
KPMG Women's PGA Championship
BMW PGA Championship Round 4
AIG IRISH CLOSE
AIG Men's Irish Amateur Close Championship Final
EUROPEAN TOUR
BMW PGA Championship Round 3
AIG IRISH CLOSE
AIG Men's Irish Amateur Close Championship
EUROPEAN TOUR
BMW PGA Championship Round 2
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BMW PGA Championship Round 1
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IRISH NEWS
Flogas Irish Scratch Series at the K Club
SCOTTISH OPEN
Scottish Open Round 4
SCOTTISH OPEN
Scottish Open Round 3
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LASER RANGEFINDER
Shot Scope expands into laser rangefinder market with new PRO L1
1 days ago
Shot Scope
NEW FAIRWAY WOODS
Titleist introduces new TSi Fairway Woods
7 days ago
NEW DRIVERS
Titleist introduces new TSi Drivers featuring ATI 425 aerospace titanium technology
7 days ago
Titleist
LATEST EQUIPMENT
Callaway's new X Forged and Apex irons appeal to the better player in all of us
Callaway has a reputation for taking its time when introducing new iron models, particularly within its Apex or X Forged lines—as those models are geared toward a more passionate, demanding player. Callaway…
TOUR EDGE HOT LAUNCH
Tour Edge Hot Launch C521/E521 fairways, hybrids offer two kinds of help—traditional and extreme
Because the idea of “game improvement” covers a broad range from “help me get better” to “help me not suck,” the two-track approach to game improvement in Tour Edge’s new Hot…
TOUR EDGE HOT LAUNCH
Tour Edge Hot Launch C521, E521 drivers offer two takes on game improvement
Tour Edge’s Hot Launch lineup historically has been focused on affordable game-improvement. But the idea of “game improvement” will take on a broader definition with the new Hot Launch 521 series,…
PROTOTYPE GOLF BALLS
Titleist introduces prototype Pro V1 and Pro V1x to PGA Tour staff at the Shriners
Ever since the debut of the Titleist Pro V1 at the Invensys Classic in October of 2000 Titleist has habitually used the Las Vegas stop on PGA Tour to reveal its latest iteration of the most-played ball on tour to its…
NEW APPAREL
FJ's Autumn/Winter 2020 Apparel Collection: Making every day playable
Designed to Make Every Day Playable, FJ today unveiled its most technologically advanced performance golf apparel to date, headlined by an extended HydroKnit range. FootJoy, the #1 Shoe & Glove in Golf,…
GOAT EQUIPMENT
Tiger Woods' backup putter from 2001 collects more than $150,000 at auction
The allure of Tiger Woods’ equipment was on display over the weekend, as a backup putter netted more than $150,000 at an auction on Sunday. Golden Age Golf Auctions confirmed on Sunday morning the…
EQUIPMENT
Getting fit for a putter won't cure everything, but—wait, what if it did cure everything?
Not long ago (2017 and 2018), in a land far, far away (One World Trade Center, New York City), the Golf Digest office had a putting green smack in the middle of the 27th floor of the Freedom Tower. The green, designed…
RECOVERY TIPS
We’re all in on compression socks for golf, and here’s why you should be, too
Sore, achy feet are the last thing you want to deal with on the golf course. Sure, back pain gets a lot of attention for plaguing golfers, but foot pain is a common ailment for us, too. So we asked around for some…
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While Augusta National Golf Club’s maintenance crew scrambles to get the famed course in typical immaculate tournament shape despite the atypical November date, fans can count on the green jacket looking the same. Also a certainty? There will be a lot of gambling interest in the sport’s most-watched event—and we’re here to help. Let’s get to it: 1. Dustin Johnson (12/1) By Keyur Khamar Reason to pick: DJ put together one of the great stretches in recent memory, culminating with his…
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GAMBLING
Masters 2020 Picks: The 13 best bets to win at Augusta National
2 days ago
By Alex Myers
VOICES
Should Phil Mickelson go for broke and become the greatest senior golfer ever?
2 days ago
By Shane Ryan
CJ CUP
Here's how Jason Kokrak ended a decade of wondering and wandering with his first PGA Tour title
3 days ago
By Dave Shedloski
EUROPEAN TOUR
Harrington shoots 69 and shows the young guys that there is life in the old dog
6 days ago
Cid Harmon
'WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN'
'I quit golf for 20 years between major accomplishments', The best player I ever saw but you never did: Tracy Phillips
When I was at the University of North Carolina in the early ’80s— famously during the time Michael Jordan attended—there was a guy at Oklahoma State who came out and just beat everybody for a while.…
NEW FAIRWAY WOODS
Titleist introduces new TSi Fairway Woods
Faster from the tee and turf, the new Titleist TSi fairway metals are engineered with advanced speed-tuned technologies – including Active Recoil Channel 4.0 – to drive faster ball speeds and higher inertia…
NEW DRIVERS
Titleist introduces new TSi Drivers featuring ATI 425 aerospace titanium technology
Faster in the air and faster at impact, the new Titleist TSi drivers push the boundaries of speed through advanced engineering and material breakthroughs – including a new ATI 425 Aerospace Titanium face…
HOW TO PLAY
Shadow Greek: How to play the exclusive venue that will host the CJ Cup
The experience of playing Shadow Creek, site for this week's one-time playing of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup in the United States, is unlike any other in golf. In some ways, over the top—but in all ways,…
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JUST FOR FUN
Time for a snack? By Arnaud Serie, Golf Digest.ie Trick Shot Artist
LIGHTS OUT
How Golfers Turn Off The Lights. By Arnaud Serie, Golfdigest.ie Trick Shot Artist
CONTROL
Taking the scenic route by Arnaud Serie, GolfDigest.ie Trick Shot Artist
BUNKERS
Make greenside bunkers easy. With Colin Clancy
KEEP WALKING
'Walk on By' with Arnaud Serie, Golf Digest.ie Trick Shot Artist
DISTANCE
Control your spin and add yards to your drive. With Colin Clancy
GET OUT OF TROUBLE
Save par from a difficult ball position. With Matt Sandercock
ACCURACY
Hit you putts on your line all the time. With Tom Watson
SHAPE
How to hit the ball below your feet. With Matt Sandercock
TUITION
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DOWNHILL CHIP
5 Quick tips to conquering the downhill chip. With David Leadbetter
7 days ago
David Leadbetter
PLAY YOUR BEST
It's time to start sinking more clutch putts
9 days ago
By Jason Guss
GIMME ONE THING
The Worst Miss: Short and low: The problem is, you're slicing your putts—here's why
10 days ago
By Todd Anderson
GETTING THE EDGE
What Would Seve Do? Seven Tips From The Master Of Match Play
The late Seve Ballesteros was the ultimate match-play golfer. He has a 20-12-5 record in eight Ryder Cup appearances as a player, and he captained the Europeans to victory in 1997. He also won the World Match Play…
EXPERIMENT
Don't be afraid to try a different putting style. With Webb Simpson
When the USGA banned anchored putting, one popular game was to guess who would struggle the most. Before the ban, Webb Simpson might have been at the top of the list. The 2012 U.S. Open champion was lost on the…
TOUR TECHNIQUE
Wear out your sweet spot—and find more greens In regulation. With Billy Horschel
A statistician friend and I were going over my performance summaries recently. He said, "I've concluded you make the highest percentage of your birdies when you hit the green in regulation." We laughed, because he…
DO'S AND DON'TS
What you should copy - and what you definitely shouldn't - from a tour player
One of the best things about golf is there are times even the worst players can feel like a tour pro. You knock an iron stiff, spin a bunker shot or hole a lengthy putt and you're ready to tip your cap to the…
TOUR TECHNIQUE
Tony Finau's Slice-Proof Swing: Why my swing changes might be just what you need right now
When I got on tour in 2014, I was hitting a slice off the tee. No joke. Yeah, I had plenty of power, and I knew how to play the curve, but I was a tour player who was watching his tee shots peel 30, 40 yards to the…
HOW HE HIT THAT
Better putting can come from small adjustments. Ask Gary Woodland.
Birdies are available in large batches at Bellerive, and Gary Woodland has taken full advantage—thanks to some subtle coaching advice from putting guru Phil Kenyon and a minor equipment tweak. With Kenyon's…
TRAVEL
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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 bit of golf and to create some new trick shots for Golf Digest.ie. My final destination was Puente Romano Beach Resort in Marbella. Many Irish golfers are familiar with this area as it is very popular for golfers. It was new for me and I was blown away with this resort. Definitely one of the top three places I have ever been…
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DREAM GOLF HOLIDAYS
'Living the Dream' at the stunning Puente Romano Beach Resort in Marbella
9 days ago
By Arnaud Serie
COTE D'AZUR
GOLF UP is the most unique golf resort on the French Riviera
39 days ago
By Arnaud Serie
TRAVEL
Empordà's golf vision takes shape with remodelled clubhouse
49 days ago
By Brian Keogh
LINKS GOLF OFFER
Portmarnock, The Royal Dublin and Co. Louth team up to offer Irish golfers the ‘Ultimate Links Experience’ for just €350
53 days ago
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…
TRAVEL
Le Touquet Golf Resort continues ‘boutique’ hotel transformation
La Mer Course at Le Touquet Golf Resort, France’s No. 1 links Le Touquet Golf Resort’s Le Manoir Hôtel continues its transformation from a historic country house hotel into a modern boutique…
TRAVEL
On your bike at Quinta da Marinha
New electric golf bikes at Quinta da Marinha in Cascais. Overseas travel is not recommended right now but when it’s safe to go abroad, a trip to saddle up for golf at Quinta da Marinha might take your…
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