The USGA is sticking with NBC for coverage of the U.S. Open in a deal announced Tuesday with NBCUniversal that goes through 2032 and will include an extra hour of prime-time coverage for the major championship on the weekdays.
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Ryder Cup veterans Patrick Cantlay and Rickie Fowler believe Keegan Bradley has already done enough on the course this season to be on the 12-player roster.
In a GQ feature, Travis Kelce gave fans a look at his golf bag — and made a shocking admission about his round at a top golf destination.
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The USGA and NBC announced a new, 6-year TV deal that reportedly draws close to $93 million per year. Here's what you need to know.
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With his regular caddie again unavailable, world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler will have Michael Cromie carrying his bag at the BMW Championship.
It's time for the 2025 PGA BMW Championship! Will Keegan Bradley defend his title? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.
GOLFTEC Director of Teaching Quality Josh Troyer shares three keys you can focus on to improve contact with your fairway woods.
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The 2025 BMW Championship begins on Thursday in Maryland. Here are 6 picks our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.
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One PGA Tour Champions pro got a rude awakening at the 2025 Boeing Classic when he was DQ'd for a bizarre reason involving a club sensor.
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Paramount's first big move since an $8 billion acquisition? A new sports property worth $7.7 billion. So, what does that tell us about golf?
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Vice Golf launched a new Junior collection offering golf-club sets (and golf balls) for kids up to the age of 12. Three sets are available.
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It’s still August, which means it’s still National Dog Month, and if you thought Callaway was going to one-and-done it with the Chrome Tour Corgi edition, boy, were you wrong.
Sticking with the small dog theme, Callaway has just dropped (gently, of course) its Dachshund-themed golf balls.
Why Dachshunds?
Dachshunds are having a moment. They’re the yoga pants of the dog world—stretched out, surprisingly popular, and somehow acceptable in public despite looking absolutely ridiculous. Plus, there’s something poetic about playing a ball themed after a dog bred to go into holes.
Is There Any Performance Value Here?
You may find yourself asking if these balls will help you play better.
Maybe.
Besides the big check, Justin Rose’s big win this past weekend at the FedEx St. Jude Championship puts him in line for an even bigger check and the coveted FedEx Cup. Given Rose’s overall popularity, it’s not surprising that his WITB (What’s In The Bag) is getting more internet play than the Liberty Mutual emu.
We could be like everyone else and share Rose’s WITB with you, but then we’d be just like everyone else. Unless you’re very new around here, you know that’s just not our style.
Instead, we wish to share with you something truly special (and perhaps a tad unusual): Justin Rose’s WOTF: What’s On The Feet.
WOTF? WTF?
If you’re a golf shoe geek, Rose’s WOTF is, in fact, significant. It represents an important first for the shoe brand Rose wore, PAYNTR Golf.
In winning the title, Rose wore the PAYNTR Golf X Tour Proto RS shoes. It marked the very first PGA Tour victory for a player wearing PAYNTR golf shoes.
Being an athlete in the public eye can have its perks, but also many challenges. The most recent one? Bettors requesting money if they aren't getting the wins.
How do you reconcile the rule that allows you to remove loose impediments with the rule that forbids you from improving your lie or stroke?
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When golfers talk about player’s distance irons, Callaway and Mizuno are always part of the conversation. In our 2025 Most Wanted Player’s Distance Irons test, four models from these two brands went head-to-head. The results show clear differences in strengths and knowing them may help you choose the right fit for your game.
Head-to-head data (Callaway versus Mizuno player’s distance irons)
Callaway’s Apex Ai200 stood out as the most accurate iron in this group and paired that precision with elite distance, earning a third-place overall finish in the full 2025 test.
Mizuno’s JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro produced the highest distance score in the entire category while the JPX 925 Forged offered a more balanced blend of performance.
You’ll notice the accuracy scores are the biggest separator between these two brands. Callaway’s entries both scored higher in accuracy than their Mizuno counterparts. Mizuno’s clear edge came in distance capability. That contrast could be the key factor in deciding which brand better suits your game.
| Brand | Model | MGS Score | Accuracy | Distance | Forgiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway | Apex Ai200 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 8.1 |
| Callaway | Apex TI Fusion | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Mizuno | JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro | 8.6 | 8.4 | 9.6 | 8.0 |
| Mizuno | JPX 925 Forged | 8.4 | 8.2 | 9.1 | 8.4 |
Best Overall Callaway: Apex Ai200
The Apex Ai200 shows exactly why Callaway is a leader in the player’s distance category. Its accuracy score of 9.0 was among the highest in the entire test and its 9.5 distance score placed it just behind the overall distance winner.
As a mom of kids who love golf, I can tell you that finding great kids’ golf clubs can be difficult. There are very few options, and while I’ve always gravitated toward U.S. Kids Golf, Wilson and PING junior sets, there’s a new player in the game. And this company also happens to be my kids’ favorite golf ball brand. If you’ve seen the Vice Shade and Drip, you know why. If you’re in the market for junior clubs, Vice now has a few new options worth a look.
The three Vice junior sets
Vice created three sets in this release, one for every player from ages 6 to 12 or 44 to 58 inches tall.
TOUR JUNIOR (Ages 6–8 | Height 44″–49″)
A simple, lightweight starter set aimed at building solid contact and confidence. It has five golf clubs and comes with a carry bag.
Fairway wood: 23°Irons: 7-iron (37°), 9-iron (47°), sand wedge (57°)Blade putterLightweight carry bagPRO JUNIOR v1 (Ages 7–10 | Height 49″–53″)
The v1 PRO JUNIOR adds a true driver and a hybrid for kids who swing a little faster and are ready for more gapping.
Driver: 17°Hybrid: 27°Irons: 7-iron (36°), 9-iron (46°), sand wedge (56°)Blade putterLightweight carry bagPRO JUNIOR v2 (Ages 9–12 | Height 54″–58″)
The most complete setup, including a fairway wood and an added long iron to bridge distance gaps.
Getting a golf simulator feels like unlocking a new level in your game. You’ve got the screen, the launch monitor, maybe a putting strip and a net and you’re ready to take your game to the next level. The elephant in the room is that most golfers have no idea what to look for and how to analyze all of this data.
What should you be looking for? Are there stats that matter more than others? What do the numbers mean?
The answer depends on your game. Not all data points are helpful for every golfer. If you’re a beginner, you don’t need to stress about spin loft. If you’re a scratch trying to find a few extra yards or tighten dispersion, those numbers might be exactly what you need. Take a look at the video below for a good basic guide of what you should know.
Beginners
If you’re new to the game, the goal isn’t to maximize driver carry or fine-tune spin windows. It’s to get the ball in the air, going in the right general direction. A golf simulator can help you become more consistent and understand your strengths and weaknesses. Some of the most important things to track are carry distance, launch direction (start line) and smash factor.
Carry distance: Carry is the number that matters most right now. It helps you get over bunkers and onto greens. Look for consistency in your carry numbers and aim for distance gaps of 10–12 yards between each club.Launch direction (start line): This shows where the ball is starting relative to your target. If the ball starts way left or right, it’s likely a face angle issue. Smash factor: Smash tells you how solid your strike was. It’s calculated by dividing ball speed by club speed. A good smash is 1.4–1.5 with a driver and 1.3–1.4 with a 7-iron. Lower numbers usually mean you missed the center of the face.Clubface angle: Clubface angle controls your start direction more than anything else. Try to keep it within +/-2 degrees of square at impact. Even small changes here can make a big difference in ball flight.Mid-handicap golfers
For mid-handicap golfers, the basics are passe. However, consistency may still be something your game is lacking. It could be a slice or a few fat shots every round. The goal now is to work on being a more predictable golfer.
Stop me when you’ve heard this before.
“Aagh… I just can’t swing it like I used to. My back, my hips …. everything HURTS”
Sound like you? Despite my mere 27 years on earth, I, too, am susceptible to the aches and pains of golf. Between swinging clubs, shooting hoops and wrangling a toddler, prioritizing my recovery has become a new hobby of sorts for me.
Like me, taking the proper steps to allow your body to recover is a surefire way to play better golf. On the flip side, not giving your body the rest and recovery it deserves can be detrimental to your game.
Here’s what’s trendy in recovery right now.
Some rules in golf are printed in black and white. However, others live in those sideways glances, whispered comments and round-ending group texts that say: “Please don’t bring that person next time.”
These are the unofficial etiquette rules. Sometimes, you’ll get to know your group of golfers and these things aren’t a problem. We get it: everyone plays at a different level and with different levels of seriousness. However, if you’re a newer player heading out with golfers you don’t know, these are the unwritten rules you’ll be expected to know.
Don’t touch another player’s ball (Even if you think you’re helping)
You found your buddy’s ball in the rough and tossed it over to him or picked it up to help him identify it. This isn’t really helpful. It’s not yours and now the lie isn’t the same as it was. Unless someone specifically asks, leave their golf ball as you find it.
Don’t give swing tips unless you’re asked
There’s a time and place for swing advice. The middle of the round is not that time nor the place. The worse your playing partner starts to play, the more advice you start giving and it just gets uglier from there.
Unsolicited swing tips are one of the fastest ways to make a round awkward. Even if you’re right, even if you’re a scratch player, keep the information to yourself unless someone specifically asks, “Do you know what I’m doing wrong.”
