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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:

There has never been a better time to be a golf club shopper.

That, friends, is a hill I’ll die on.

We golfers have more outstanding options at more price points today than in the entire history of the sport. You want crazy ultra-premium? Give the people at Honma a call and ask about their Five Star Beres line. You want great performance at a bargain price? The good folks at MacGregor, Ram, Takomo, Ballistic and others would like a word.

If budget golf is the name of your game, 2025 has been a banner year for drivers under the $400 threshold. It used to be that if you wanted a low-cost, direct-to-consumer driver, you’d be swapping out at least one performance category (distance) and possibly another (forgiveness) to get that price.

Fresh off the heels of a successful campaign with NIKE Golf and a few banger collabs with Jordan Brand, Eastside Golf is ready to reach new heights with their new “Take Flight” collection.

Headlined by two exclusive pairs of NIKE golf shoes, the highly anticipated drop aims to be a beacon of sorts for golfers everywhere, calling them to come together as a community to rise higher, break boundaries, and set new standards.

Eastside Golf’s mission has never changed. And their second collaboration with NIKE proves it.

It’s not about flashy colors or brash branding. It’s about telling a story in the best way they know how. Their canvas is just a pair of golf shoes. Well, two to be exact.

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Eastside Golf worked with NIKE on two sky blue silhouettes, the Victory Tour 4 (Rory’s non-signature, signature shoe) and the Air Max Plus G, an iteration of the popular big-bubbled lifestyle sneaker.

COBRA hybrids have always been a strong point in the company’s lineup, especially for mid- to high-handicap players who want forgiveness and reliability. This year’s 2025 Most Wanted Hybrid Test featured three different COBRA models. One was a clear standout, one proved solid but not spectacular, and one fell short. If you’re in the market for a new COBRA hybrid this information may help.

The Champ: COBRA DS-Adapt Hybrid

The DS-Adapt was one of the stars of this year’s test and earned the title of Best Overall Hybrid of 2025. It combined accuracy, distance and forgiveness in a way that few other clubs managed.

MGS Score: 8.8Accuracy: 8.9Distance: 8.6Forgiveness: 8.8

With an average carry of 180.28 yards, total distance just under 195 yards and one of the tightest dispersions in the field, it proved to be long enough and consistently accurate. Testers described it as “solid,” “very forgiving” and even a top choice for players who usually struggle with hybrids.

If you want a hybrid you can trust to launch high, hold greens and stay in play, DS-Adapt deserves a spot on your short list. The only real knock is brand bias. If you’ve been reluctant to bag a COBRA, skipping this one could be a mistake.

Solid Performer: COBRA KING TEC Hybrid

KING TEC didn’t quite reach DS-Adapt’s level but it still produced a strong showing and finished within the top 10. It offered plenty of distance and solid accuracy, landing right in the middle of the pack. For better ball-strikers, there’s plenty to like here.

In almost 30 years of teaching golf, I’ve seen the same pattern repeat itself: golfers throwing money at weekly lessons while never touching a club between sessions while other golfers hit bucket after bucket of balls, just perfecting their slice.

Last week, a guy told me he’d been “practicing every day for months.” When I watched him hit, he was grooving the same over-the-top move that had been destroying his drives since day one.

Most golfers think it’s about putting in the time. Wrong. It’s about knowing when you need someone to show you what’s broken versus when you need to go fix it yourself.

Why most golfers stay frustrated

Many golfers make this mistake, whether they’re picking up clubs for the first time or trying to make cuts on the local mini tour. They treat lessons and practice like they’re the same thing.

When you absolutely need an instructor

Just starting out? Forget YouTube University. An instructor can teach you the proper grip, setup and basic swing mechanics in one session that would take you months to stumble across on your own.

For some reason, practicing wedge shots has always been my favorite. I think it’s the instant feedback you get and the challenge to get the ball in the hole. However, there are times when having the right short-game training aids can help motivate anyone, me included, to put in a little more time with the wedges.

Here are a few short-game tools that I’ve tested (and one I haven’t but like the concept of) that can help you sharpen your wedge play.

The Compression Ball

The Compression Ball is a new release from Golf Training Aids and I’ve been playing around with it for about a month. It’s simple and while you can use it for full swing practice, I like it better in the short game.

By holding the Compression Ball between your forearms, you train your arms and body to move together instead of working against each other. For wedge shots, that connection is something you’ll feel right away. It keeps your swing compact, helps you strike it more solidly and makes your distance control a lot more predictable.

Lag Shot Wedge

If you feel disjointed, “flippy” or just generally out of sync around the greens, the Lag Shot wedge is worth a look. The extra-whippy shaft forces you to slow down, find rhythm and let the club do the work. It creates a natural feel for sequencing and tempo. Once you groove that, the short game suddenly feels a lot easier to manage.

One of the most overlooked fundamentals in golf is alignment. Even skilled players slip into bad habits. Right-handers start aiming left to compensate for a slice or right to make up for a hook. That usually makes things worse.

Fixing alignment doesn’t require a swing change. It’s a simple check that gives you more confidence and a better chance of starting the ball on line. Here are some basics to help you start lining up correctly.

Why alignment matters (and how it drifts)

Many golfers don’t realize how far their aim drifts. You might be 20 or even 40 yards left or right of the target without knowing it. Over time, your “golf eyes” adjust to a crooked setup and your brain creates swing compensations to get the ball back on line.

The best way to prevent this is to have an understanding of alignment and then a routine that checks your alignment on the course.

The two lines you must control (the “train tracks”)

Think of alignment as two parallel train tracks.

Team Europe, amid all its recent success at home, has managed just four victories overseas against Team USA. Can they make it five at Bethpage?

Recent Ryder Cup dramatics surrounding putts not given appears to be an American phenomenon that is all quite funny--except to some of the world's best golfers who feel entitled to freebies.

Stacy Lewis, a two-time major champion and former world No. 1, said Wednesday that this will be her final season on the LPGA Tour.

The PGA of America announced the PGA Championship will return to Bethpage Black, with a new date set for the middle of the next decade.

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If you're aiming to dress to impress this Halloween, here are three perfect golfy costumes that are guaranteed to turn heads.

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The PGA of America awarded the 2028 Women's PGA and 2033 PGA Championship to Bethpage Black, while Oak Hill will host the 2035 PGA Championship.

Are you interested in buying a Bettinardi production putter but wish you could change the putter’s appearance? If so, I have great news: the Bettinardi Workshop is open for business.

Bettinardi’s new Workshop program allows you to aesthetically customize any of their current production putters to better suit your needs.

Bettinardi’s online shopping interface has always allowed golfers to customize a putter for length, loft and lie but The Workshop allows the looks to be adjusted as well.

Think of the Bettinardi Workshop as a version of the Bettinardi REMIX program where you are in charge of the mixing board.

What can you customize in the Bettinardi Workshop?

First of all, this new customization program is not replacing the Bettinardi Custom Program. That program is alive and well and it gives you near infinite options for putter customization.

Use this top teacher's simple keys to master these tricky greenside bunker shots and give yourself a chance at saving par.

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What design elements challenge athletic people with well-grooved, powerful swings? What features get inside their heads? An expert answers.

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Next week's Ryder Cup will feature 24 players and a handful of captains, all aware that their lives may change in a major way.

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Stacy Lewis, a 17-year LPGA veteran who won two major championships, announced her retirement from professional golf on Wednesday.

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In the debut episode of “The Hole Truth,” architect Rees Jones breaks down the majesty of the par-5 4th hole at Bethpage Black.

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A Bethpage Black tee time is the stuff dreams are made of, so much so that it's worth camping out with golf junkies in a parking lot.

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It’s hard to nitpick issues with the Masters—the only legitimate complaint we’ve had is the lack of TV coverage compared to other majors.

Well, the green jackets are addressing those concerns once again.

On Tuesday, Augusta National announced that Amazon Prime Video will debut as a domestic broadcaster of the Masters next April.

Prime Video will stream two additional hours of coverage on Thursday and Friday from 1-3 p.m. ET.

That blind spot of not having early round coverage of the Masters? It’s being lessened significantly.