Thunderclaps from the crowd. Flags waving. Fist pumps flying. The Ryder Cup isn’t just golf—it’s golf turned all the way up.
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Gary Player said Jordan Spieth "can’t hit." And he gave one reason why on a video recently released on the The Golf Supply YouTube channel.
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Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup dilemma is the headliner, but an unseen advantage of his captaincy lurks in the shadows.
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The GOLF staff's favorite clubs in the bag include everything from drivers to hybrids to wedges — and even a putter. Shop our picks here.
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Great ball-strikers don’t just move the club, they move the ground. Here's a guide on how you can improve your swing using your feet.
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The Ryder Cup returns—USA vs. Europe on Bethpage Black’s brutal fairways, with New York’s loudest fans ready to roar.
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Rory McIlroy explained the challenges that might come with being a Ryder Cup captain and player, although Keegan Bradley is aware of them.
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True Spec Golf Master Fitter Michael Buell explains why it's so important to create the proper wedge setup with wedge type and bounce.
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Full 2025 BMW Championship tee times for Friday's second round at Caves Valley, featuring Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and more.
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TaylorMade has quietly introduced a new finish option across its P-Series iron lineup. While the company hasn’t exactly provided a deep dive on the specifics, the Battle Worn finish is eye-catching enough that I feel compelled to let you know that it exists.
Available on the P790, P770, and P7CB irons, Battle Worn represents what TaylorMade calls “a stunning level of sophistication with a hint of understated elegance.” It’s the kind of marketing speak that tells you everything and nothing at the same time, but, anyway, they sure do look good.
At a minimum, Battle Worn offers a refreshing change of pace from the blacks and coppers that have recently dominated mid-cycle finish upgrades.
What exactly is Battle Worn?
Here’s where things are frustratingly vague. TaylorMade hasn’t provided much in the way of technical details, leaving us to decode what Battle Worn actually means beyond the poetic descriptions.
It appears to be raw-adjacent, but definitely not raw in the strictest sense. We’re talking about a gunmetal look that falls somewhere between nickel and black with a heavy scratch effect. Each iron receives individual treatment, ensuring that no two finishes are exactly the same. Think of it as the golf equipment equivalent of a distressed leather jacket—deliberately crafted to look weathered and unique, but in a way that screams premium rather than neglected. The idea was to provide a more elevated look than the various blacks we’ve seen lately.
Look, we all know what’s happening here. Callaway wants to say “Tecmo Bowl” but, you know, trademarks. So we get “Retro Football” instead. And honestly? I’m fine with it, because Tecmo Bowl is pound for pound the greatest football video game ever made, and anyone who disagrees can send me hate mail from their AOL account.
The Chrome Tour Retro Football collection features four pixel-inspired designs that “capture the nostalgia of classic gridiron action,” which is corporate speak for “we made your golf balls look like they’re running on a Nintendo from 1989.”
With an MSRP of $60 a dozen (you might get them cheaper), these are pricier than your standard Chrome Tour. Clearly not because of those licensing costs they’re obviously not paying. Must be the video game-themed packaging. Boxes aren’t cheap, people.
The Lineup
Every dozen features all four distinct player designs—three balls of each. Here’s who you’re getting:
Linebacker
This is Lawrence Taylor without saying it’s Lawrence Taylor. One of the most fierce, game-changing players to ever terrorize quarterbacks. The man redefined what it meant to play defense and shortened several careers in the process. If your golf ball could sack someone, this would be the one to do it.
How to watch 2025 LIV Golf Indianapolis at the Club at Chatham Hills in Indiana, including the full LIV TV schedule and streaming info.
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How to watch the 2025 BMW Championship on Thursday in Maryland, including full BMW Championship TV coverage and streaming info.
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Justin Rose just became the fourth straight winner on Tour to use this type of lob wedge and more companies are offering similar options.
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Trouble inside 50 yards? This top teacher reveals the three keys you need to flight your wedges like a pro.
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Do you assume you’ll make every putt and get annoyed when you don’t? While you don’t want to set the bar too high or too low, it helps to know which distances you should be making most of the time.
We pulled Shot Scope data showing make percentages from a variety of distances for each handicap level. Take a look at how your putting game stacks up.
Putting make percentage by handicap (Full chart)
| Distance | 0 HCP | 5 HCP | 10 HCP | 15 HCP | 20 HCP | 25 HCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 ft | 98% | 96% | 96% | 93% | 90% | 88% |
| 3–6 ft | 76% | 67% | 65% | 59% | 55% | 48% |
| 6–9 ft | 49% | 44% | 39% | 36% | 33% | 30% |
| 9–12 ft | 34% | 34% | 26% | 22% | 18% | 17% |
| 12–18 ft | 19% | 19% | 18% | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| 18–24 ft | 12% | 13% | 10% | 9% | 7% | 6% |
| 24–30 ft | 7% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 5% | 4% |
| 30 ft+ | 4% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Where the biggest gaps are
The short putts are where you’ll see the largest difference between high- and low-handicap golfers. While 0-3 feet is telling the largest separator in overall performance is in the 3- to 6-foot range.
Scratch golfers make 76 percent from this distance.25 handicaps make just 48 percentFor context, PGA Tour players make around 87 percent from 3–5 feet. Even scratch amateurs still have room to improve here. The 3- to 6-foot range is where you will see a lot of par-saving putts, and when these can’t convert, there’s a big impact on the scorecard.
Why long putts don’t separate golfers as much
From 18 feet and beyond, the make percentages between low and high handicaps flatten out. In most cases, it’s only a 6 to 8 percentage point difference. While it might sound like good news for higher handicaps, it’s a bit misleading.
Earlier this week, the latest installment of “The Major Cut” series was released.
If you’re not familiar with the concept, The Major Cut follows Grant Horvat and the Bryan Bros. as they take on major championship venues. The threesome plays two rounds at each course, aiming to “make the weekend” based on whatever the cutline was at the most recent major held there.
For example, the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach had a cutline of +2. That was their target score to reach for 36 holes of play.
The series started back in April 2024 and has quickly become a shining example of great YouTube golf content that scratches several itches at once.
For that reason, The Major Cut has become my single-most favorite YouTube golf series.
Golf is a difficult game and sometimes the advice that gets tossed around makes it even harder. For beginners, distinguishing between valuable tips and harmful ones can be a challenge. Here are seven beginner golf myths that are likely making your entry into the sport more difficult than it needs to be.
Myth 1: Start with the cheapest clubs you can find
Being smart with your money when purchasing a beginner set is a great idea. However, if you go out and simply find the cheapest set available, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
In my teaching career, I saw this exact mistake cause golfers to quit.
I’d much rather see you play with a set of used clubs, fitted to your needs and of decent quality. A brand-new, shiny bargain set that will never help you succeed.
Myth 2: You need all 14 clubs to start
Speaking of cheap clubs, I’ll go ahead and add this statement as well.
Collin Morikawa remains one of the purest iron players in the game. He ranks fifth on the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained: Approach this season. While his 2025 campaign has been a mix of highs and lows, there is a lot to learn from the way Morikawa strikes the ball.
In a recent Break 50 YouTube challenge, Morikawa shared three revealing clues about his iron game and they’re things any golfer can learn from.
Clue #1 – Control the clubface with a bowed lead wrist
Morikawa’s iron control starts with how he manages the clubface.
“I hold the face so hard … I don’t really let the club release and turn over. That’s how I think gear effect doesn’t happen. I might have the most bowed wrist out of anybody I’ve ever seen — maybe even more than DJ.”
Morikawa has a lot of bowing in that lead wrist and, because of that, the clubface is pretty square, maybe even a little shut at the top of his backswing. He leaves himself very little work to do on the downswing. Most amateurs struggle to square the face as they swing down.
