GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker breaks down J.J. Spaun's incredible drive off Oakmont's 17th tee that won him the U.S. Open.
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Letting that f’er go. J.J. Spaun. Adam Scott. Heavenly Oakmont Bakery. And more. Here are 50 thoughts on the U.S. Open week at Oakmont.
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We spent three hours with J.J. Spaun after his U.S. Open victory to find out what goes on behind the scenes after winning a major title.
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Rory McIlroy became the first player to qualify for Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, with the Masters champion set to make his eighth consecutive appearance.
On this week's episode of Emergency 9, Subpar co-host Drew Stoltz went into detail on the Cobra clubs he's gaming in 2025.
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Here’s a detailed look at the history of golf clubs, tracing their evolution from hand-crafted wood to high-tech precision tools:
1. Origins (Pre-1500s)
Early golf-like games in Scotland used sticks or carved wooden clubs to hit stones or rudimentary balls.
No standardization — players often made their own clubs from local wood.
2. 1500s–1700s: The Wooden Age
Clubs were crafted from hardwoods like beech, holly, and apple for heads; shafts from ash or hazel.
Balls were leather pouches stuffed with feathers (featheries), so clubs were designed for delicate impact.
Sergio Garcia has been striking his irons pure for over two decades in pro golf. Here are his six keys for ball-striking success.
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Well, saddle up, partners, because TaylorMade has decided to lean all the way into the Wild West theme for its limited-edition tribute to the Women’s Professional Championship, and the host city, Frisco, TX.
If southwestern cowboy chic is your thing, TaylorMade is playing your song … on an out-of-tune saloon piano (probably).
Yeehaw meets tee time
The centerpiece of this collection is the Stockyard staff bag, and it’s clear TaylorMade didn’t hold back on the western inspiration. Drawing design cues from cowgirl boots, the bag features a color palette that pulls heavily from southwestern design traditions.
We’re talking beige, turquoise, brown, and pink highlights that look like they were lifted straight from a high-end Santa Fe boutique. The stitching work on both the front and back pays homage to the intricate embroidery you’d find on high-end cowgirl boots, the kind that serious western wear enthusiasts actually appreciate (again, probably).
But TaylorMade didn’t stop at pretty colors and fancy stitching. Oh no, they went full frontier with this one.
J.J. Spaun wore a series of cool polos in a patriotic color palette of red, white and blue at Oakmont. Shop his looks here.
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How closely does Scott's current form resemble the swing that led him to his last major victory? A top teacher explains.
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Viktor Hovland didn't emerge victorious on U.S. Open Sunday at Oakmont, but he left the famed course with something he needed.
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How to watch the PGA Tour's 2025 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands this week, including a full Travelers TV schedule.
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J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open. Big moment, career-changing stuff. But let’s be honest, the real story this week might be the irons in his bag. The Srixon ZXi7 just added a U.S. Open title to their resume, after already being named the Best Players Irons of 2025 in our MyGolfSpy testing. If you’ve been ignoring Srixon in the players’ iron conversation, now’s the time to rethink things. Here’s a full look at what Spaun had in the bag when he took down Oakmont.
What’s In J.J. Spaun’s Bag – 2025 U.S. Open Champion
Driver: Titleist GT3 (9°), Fujikura Ventus Black VeloCore+ 6 X shaft3‑Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°), Mitsubishi Diamana PD 70 TX shaft5‑Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (18°), Mitsubishi Diamana PD 80 TX shaftIrons: Srixon ZXi5 (4‑iron) & ZXi7 (5‑PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shaftsWedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore (50°), Cleveland RTZ (54°), Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore (60°); True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shaftsPutter: L.A.B. Golf DF3Grips: Golf Pride Tour VelvetBall: Srixon Z-Star DiamondDriver: Titleist GT3
The GT3 finished as the runner-up in MyGolfSpy’s high swing-speed driver test; it ranked second for distance and fourth for accuracy. It offers a forward CG and lower spin, delivering fast ball speeds averaging 147.5 mph (about 3 yards more carry than its predecessor).
Fairway Woods: TaylorMade Qi10 (15° & 18°)
Spaun carries the TaylorMade Qi10 in both 15-degree and 18-degree models. These were strong performers for distance in our 2024 testing. Many tour professionals have left the Qi10 line in the bag for both the driver and the fairway woods.
Irons: Srixon ZXi5 (4i) & ZXi7 (5‑PW)
The Srixon ZXi7 was just named Best Overall Player’s Iron of 2025. It scored 9.4 out of 10, led in accuracy (9.5) and forgiveness (9.5), and ranked 7th for distance. The PureFrame design provides a crisp feel with a 9.3% vibration reduction. These irons blend tour-level performance with everyday usability.
Spaun has just proven that they work for both amateurs and professionals, and that says a lot.
PING has been making putters for a long time. I bet that a PING putter secured a PGA Tour win before many of us were even born.
For most of us, PING is a golf company that has always existed.
In many ways, PING is like the giant heritage oak tree at the end of my street. It was there when I moved into my house and it will probably still be there when I move away. I see that tree every day but because it is such a constant in my neighborhood, I rarely truly stop to admire the marvels of the tree.
Like that oak, PING started small, then grew into the expansive company that we see today.
Arguably, it all started with a putter and not the one you are thinking of.
Do you remember when the first pros were putting 7-woods in their bag? The club, typically reserved for high handicappers and beginners, was suddenly in Tour bags. Then every amateur had to have one too. Now, 7-woods aren’t quite as surprising as they once were. But there’s a new kid in town: the 9-wood.
What is a 9-Wood?
A 9-wood is a high-lofted fairway wood. It typically has around 23 to 26 degrees of loft, depending on the manufacturer. That puts it in similar territory to a 4-iron or 5-hybrid. With a shallow face, high launch characteristics, and more forgiveness than a long iron, it’s designed to send the ball up fast and land it softly.
In terms of shaft length. The 9-wood is shorter than other fairway woods in the bag. This is partially what makes it easier to swing.
Why Tour players are using 9-Woods
While still not common in a Tour professional’s bag, the 9-wood is starting to make quite a wave. Adam Scott was seen with one at the Memorial, alongside Ryan Gerard.
Sahith Theegala has been carrying a 9-wood regularly for some time now, showing that it’s not just a short-term experiment.
I’ve been accused of being a lot of things in my time here at MyGolfSpy.
Perhaps my favorite accusation is that I’m, as the kid says, “boujee”.
For those unfamiliar with the slang of the youths, one who is “boujee” has a taste for the finer things in life.
I find the accusation fairly offensive, considering I’ve written loads of content aimed at helping folks like you save money on golf gear. Heck, I’ve even written about MAKING money selling golf gear.
So to be called out like this hurts. It hurts from the tip of my $80 melin hat down to my $250 shoes.
This is exactly why we break down driver test results by swing speed.
On paper, the Titleist GT2 and GT3 look like two similar drivers aimed at better players but their performance couldn’t be more different when you factor in how fast you swing.
The GT2 holds steady across the board. Whether you’re swinging fast or slow, you’ll get relatively the same performance. The GT3, on the other hand, is far more dependent on swing speed. At slower speeds, it underwhelms. At high swing speeds, it becomes one of the top-performing drivers in the entire test.
Let’s break it down.
GT2 versus GT3: Side-by-side comparison
| Model | Test Group | Overall | Distance | Accuracy | Forgiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT2 | All swing speeds | 9.5 | 9.8 | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| High swing speeds | 9.35 | 9.11 | 8.95 | 8.45 | |
| GT3 | All swing speeds | 9.4 | 9.5 | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| High swing speeds | 9.70 | 9.65 | 9.40 | 8.25 |
Distance
The GT2 was the longest driver in the full-field 2025 test and that holds across most swing speeds. At both low and mid speeds, it consistently delivered the best combination of ball speed and launch to maximize carry and total yardage. It earned a 9.8/10 distance score overall and posted 237.97 yards of carry, the best number in the test.
Buying used golf clubs can be one of the smartest ways to save money, upgrade your bag or experiment with gear you’ve always wanted to try. But it’s also one of the easiest ways to make equipment buying mistakes. Some second-hand clubs are steals and others are being sold cheap for a reason. Here’s how to know the difference when buying used clubs makes sense and when you’re better off walking away.
When buying used clubs makes sense
Here are three times when buying used golf clubs makes sense.
You’re getting a high-quality club with life left
If you’ve reviewed our testing results from 2023 or 2024 and determined that there was something that would have been a perfect fit for your game, don’t hesitate to shop for it used. Those clubs likely have lots of life left, the technology is still relevant and you may be able to upgrade your game.
Look beyond the brand name and pay attention to the condition.
Sharp grooves on wedges and ironsNo major scuffing or browning on forged facesClean topline and face on the driverAsk for photos of the face and grooves, not just the back of the club. That’s where the wear shows up.
Breaking 100 feels impossible until it isn’t. One day you’re chunking wedges and three-putting your way to 105 and the next you’re walking off the 18th green with a 97, wondering what the hell just happened.
The difference? Usually, it’s not some magical swing tip or new driver. It’s understanding exactly where your strokes are bleeding away and plugging those leaks one by one.
To help you crack the code, we asked data experts at Shot Scope to analyze millions of rounds and identify the biggest scoring opportunities for golfers stuck in triple digits.
They came back with the Shot Scope Six—six critical areas that, when improved, can transform your scorecard faster than you’d think.
The Shot Scope Six:
Sam Burns took a one-shot lead into the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. From there, things did not go well.
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