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Master Your Putting with the Gate Drill

One of the most common reasons golfers miss short putts isn’t reading the green wrong — it’s starting the ball off-line. That’s where the Gate Drill comes in.

This simple, effective drill helps you develop pinpoint start-line control, which is the foundation of great putting.

What Is the Gate Drill?

The Gate Drill is exactly what it sounds like: you create a narrow “gate” for your ball to roll through — just wide enough to allow the ball to pass if it’s hit on the correct line. Miss your line, and the ball hits the tee.

It’s one of the most trusted drills used by pros because it gives instant feedback with zero guesswork.

How to Set It Up

You only need:

Collin Morikawa has split with longtime caddie J.J. Jakovac and reportedly has hired Joe Greiner to replace him.

Through half of the 2025 season we've seen Rory McIlroy dominate, Justin Thomas get back in the winner's circle and Scottie Scheffler start a bit slower than expected.

A new video emerged of Bryson DeChambeau complaining about the bunkers at LIV Golf Mexico City, and Brandel Chamblee was quick to comment.

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Upgrading your golf gear doesn’t have to break the bank. If you are willing to go the used route, you’ve already saved yourself quite a bit of money. However, even when shopping for used golf clubs, there are tricks to get some great deals. Here are eight insider tips to help you get the best deals on second-hand golf clubs.

Join rewards programs for exclusive perks

Loyalty programs and rewards programs are worth looking for when you have an entire bag to upgrade. Programs like the Callaway Loyalty Program offer members two points for every dollar spent on eligible purchases.

These points can be redeemed for discounts on future orders. Additionally, members enjoy benefits such as free ground shipping on orders over $199 and early access to promotions.

Check out cash-back options

Similar to rewards programs, some retailers like GlobalGolf offer a UPerks reward program. You can earn “GlobalCash” for future purchases. Earn the cash through purchases, trade-ins and product reviews. The three-percent GlobalCash on purchases can add up quickly.

Keep an eye on GlobalGolf’s Second Chance

The Second Chance section of the GlobalGolf website comprises mostly lightly used inventory, sales representative samples, open boxes, customer returns and more. They update the inventory daily.

The celebration is still happening.

Rory McIlroy won the Masters, finally claiming his elusive green jacket. He is the sixth man to ever complete the career Grand Slam, giving him a case to be among the 10 greatest golfers to ever live.

But now our attention is turning to the future. With McIlroy no longer carrying the burden of a lengthy major drought, maybe there are more big-time victories in his immediate future.

This year offers great opportunities to add to his five major titles (tied with Brooks Koepka for the most among this generation of players).

The upcoming PGA Championship is at Quail Hollow, a course McIlroy has dominated. He’s won there four times, including last year. The Open Championship is at Royal Portrush, not far from where McIlroy grew up playing the game in Northern Ireland. And it almost doesn’t matter where the U.S. Open is because McIlroy has six consecutive top-10 finishes in that event.

New golf clubs hit the market every year promising more distance, better forgiveness and tighter dispersion. But, sometimes, even the best players in the world choose to stick with what already works.
Case in point: Justin Thomas just won on the PGA Tour with a $75 fairway wood from 2015 in his bag. Interestingly, it’s not the only “older” club he’s relying on.

Titleist 915 Fd 5-Wood

The older of the two clubs in Thomas’s setup is his Titleist 915 Fd 5-wood, set at 18 degrees with a B3 SureFit hosel setting.

Originally launched in late 2014, the 915 Fd was known for its low spin, penetrating ball flight and a compact, player-friendly head that better players loved.

Today, you can often find a Titleist 915 Fd used for around $75 or less

Titleist TS3 3-Wood

Thomas’s 3-wood isn’t brand-new, either. He plays the Titleist TS3 3-wood at 15 degrees in the A1 SureFit setting paired with a Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 85 TX shaft.

In golf, as in any industry, you have innovators and trend-setters, and then you have trend-followers and capitalizers.

Today’s launch by Tour Edge of its new Xtreme Lux golf bags is most definitely the latter. That, my friends, is a good thing for consumers.

The Xtreme Lux series is Tour Edge’s entry into the luxury, synthetic leather golf bag market. Tour Edge itself calls the Xtreme Lux a “premium blend of cutting-edge features and sleek, minimalist design.” That certainly fits the definition of a luxury, synthetic leather golf bag.

The fact that you can get either the stand or cart bag version for under $200 (barely) makes it a Tour Edge.

Affordable luxury?

“The Lux line represents the most luxurious bag designs we’ve ever produced,” says Tour Edge founder and CEO David Glod. “Lux bags are designed for maximum convenience, comfort and style while remaining among the lights in their class.”

I was one of those golfers. Hunched over, sweating profusely, muttering expletives under my breath as I lugged my bag across a sun-baked fairway.  

My back ached, my shoulders screamed and my scorecard reflected drained energy over the final few holes. Once I turned 50, the physical toll was mounting.  

After seeing the number of electric trolleys growing at my club, I decided to try the Motocaddy M7 GPS trolley.  It’s changed everything.

The difference is night and day.  The first time I used the M7, the weight was lifted, literally and figuratively. I gave more focus to my swing and course strategy – things that actually matter. 

And when I walked off the 18th green, I felt like I could’ve played another 36.

Last July, after filing a complaint with MyGolfSpy’s HR department over what I considered over-the-top and egregious age-related harassment, I was offered a $1,500 settlement by corporate. Being a greedy little bugger, I quickly accepted,

At the time, I figured HR would issue a directive to the rest of the staff saying, essentially, to be nice to the old guy. I also figured the staff, being genuinely good people, would be full of contrition and feel genuinely sorry for their behavior. They would start treating me with the professional reverence deserving of your classic elder statesman or, as I like to refer to myself, The Silver Stud (as opposed to what my wife calls me, That Guy with Thinning Gray Hair and Badly in Need of a Shave Who Sits in Front of His Computer All Day).

Anyhoo … it turns out I was wrong about my juvenile colleagues. On all three counts.

The final straw was the entire team singing “When I’m 64” by the Beatles (in an off-key A cappella, no less) at one of our staff meetings. That was followed by several jokes about my Jitterbug flip phone and having dated Rose Marie in high school (which, for the record, I did not).

OK, that last one was funny. Hurtful, but funny.

If you’re looking for a training aid that improves contact, tempo, connection, and path—all for under $20—stop shopping.

You already own it.

It’s your golf towel.

Yes, the same towel you use to wipe off your clubs can also clean up your swing. The golf towel is one of my favorite practice tools for at-home and driving range practice. Here are four simple drills you can try today.

Ball-first contact drill

Lay your towel about six inches behind the ball. If you strike the towel before the ball, the low point in your golf swing is too far behind the ball. The goal is to hit the golf ball first and make sure your divot is after the ball. Play around with setup position and weight transfer through impact until you can strike the ball cleanly.

If you’re looking to upgrade your golf cart without breaking the bank, we’ve got you covered. Here are some simple ways to enhance your cart, the general price ranges you can expect and a few products to help you get started.

Add a roof rack for extra storage

Approximate Cost: $125–$175

If you find yourself running out of space for your gear, a roof rack is one of the smartest upgrades you can make for your golf cart. It takes advantage of an area that’s often unused. Roof racks are great for coolers, beach chairs, a golf push cart and more. Most roof racks are made from lightweight but durable materials and are fairly easy to install without drilling into your cart.

The KEMIMOTO Golf Cart Roof Rack is compatible with E-Z-GO TXT models. It is rust- and scratch-resistant and the installation process is straightforward.

Add an overhead storage organizer

Approximate Cost: $30–$40

Four-ball and foursomes are two of the most commonly confused formats in golf. Even experienced players and tournament organizers sometimes have to double-check the rules. If you’ve been wondering about the differences between four-ball and foursomes, here’s everything you need to know.

What is four-ball in golf?

A four-ball (often referred to as better-ball) is a two-person team golf format where you and your partner each play your own ball from the tee into the cup. On every hole, the lower of the two scores is the team score. If only one partner holes out and finishes that single score, the team score is the single score.

Four-ball allows golfers to employ a variety of different strategies. If one partner has a steady hole, the other can take risks. The format is common in weekend money games and club events.

One great thing about four-ball is that even though it’s a two-person event, if one player is having a bad hole (or day), the other can finish the round.

The four-ball format can be played with either gross or net scoring.

In just one year, Lydia Ko went from crying in hotel rooms to crying on the Olympics podium. But how? She explains it all.

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2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson tee times for Thursday's first round in Texas, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and more.

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Kris McCormack deep-dives Tour-issue clubs: What makes them different, why most golfers don’t need them, and what you should play.

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Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, explains why keeping your head down is throwing off your pitching — and what to do instead.

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Here’s how amateurs can save “five, 10 strikes a round,” according to Justin Thomas. He was speaking on a video from Titleist.

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Xander Schaufelle puts much thought and energy into what fairway woods land in his bag. Ask Callaway Tour rep Kellen Watson.

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If you haven't yet selected the perfect gift for your golf-loving mama, lululemon has you covered with a range of stylish new items.

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