Scottie Scheffler's regular caddie, Ted Scott, will return to the No. 1 overall golfer's bag for this week's Tour Championship.
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The U.S. Senior Women’s Open might be golf’s most underappreciated event — and not just because Annika Sorenstam is in the field.
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It’s still August, which means it’s still National Dog Month, and if you thought Callaway was done after the Corgi and Dachshund editions, think again.
Sticking with the small dog theme, Callaway has just released (delicately, into a Louis Vuitton carrier) its Yorkie-themed Chrome Tour golf balls.
Why Yorkies?
Yorkies always seemed like the bait you use to catch a bigger dog. But they’re sweet, I guess, and people absolutely lose their minds over them. They’re the participation trophy of the dog world—small, shiny, and usually held by someone who’s way too proud of it.
Plus, there’s something fitting about playing a ball themed after a dog that spends more time in a purse than on the ground, much like most of our golf balls spend more time in the woods than on the fairway.
A brief aside … My cousin has a Yorkie. He’s obsessed with it. He used to either take it everywhere or have his mom come over and dog-sit while he went out. Super-weird situation. The dog is skittish, but that’s probably because it doesn’t know what to do when its feet are actually on the ground. All of this says more about my cousin than the dog.
PING will be releasing a special-edition PLD Ally Blue Onset putter at the end of the month. Pre-sale for this limited-run putter starts today, with the putter arriving in select PING retailers on Aug. 28. MSRP is $485.
You may recognize this as the mallet putter that PGA pro Corey Conners and LPGA pro Jennifer Kupcho have had in their bags this season. Kupcho made some big putts when she won the ShopRite Classic in June.
The key story of this putter is its onset construction. Normally with putters, we talk about shaft offset, how far the shaft sits in front of the putter face.
This time, the shaft enters the body well behind the face. Hence “onset.” This onset scheme creates more space at the front of the putter, creating a different look at address when compared to the stock PLD Ally Blue.
The new shaft position influences the torque of the putter, but not in the way you may be thinking.
Remember that thing I said last week about getting old?
Yeah, I just turned 27 and I’m already feeling it. Between swinging golf clubs (from the wrong side of the ball, according to some), shooting hoops every morning, and wrangling my toddler as she tries to dive headfirst into every sharp corner in existence, my body needs the occasional reset.
It’s why I’ve been in love with Hyperice for years. Each time they bring out a new product, I make sure I’m first on the list to give it a whirl. Earlier this year, it was the Hyperboots, which is one of my all-time favorite tech products.
Today, Hyperice is coming out with something I may get even more use out of: the Hyperice X 2 contrast therapy device. Available in both a shoulder unit (X 2 Shoulder) and knee unit (X 2 Knee) the X 2 line provides targeted contrast therapy (that’s hot and cold for those that couldn’t jump to that conclusion themselves) and compression to improve your warm-ups and recovery.
Translation: it feels freaking good.
Some of you may not believe this, but here goes …
There’s more top-quality golf gear at better-than-affordable prices available now than ever before.
Sure, we love complaining about “the rising cost of golf equipment.” It’s practically a bloodsport every January when mainstream OEMs fire up their launch cycles. There’s one big problem with that complaint, however.
It just ain’t true.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the mainstream OEMs are selling $600 drivers and $1,400 iron sets. We can bitch and moan about that all we want but that would mean deliberately ignoring the incredible value propositions from the MacGregor/Hogan/Ram group, the outstanding products and customer service from direct-to-consumer stalwart Sub 70, and the unique vibe and perfectly playable gear from Takomo.
The 6-, 7- and 8-irons are the workhorses of your bag. They cover the all-important 130– to 180-yard range where you’re often hitting approaches that set up scoring opportunities. Differences in loft and strike quality make a big difference in how far your mid irons go.
However, if you want a general guide to work with, Shot Scope helped us with some data for this mid-iron distance chart. These distance performance averages filter out mishits to give a clear picture of how far a solid strike should travel with your mid irons.
25 Handicap
At the 25-handicap level, mid irons often bunch together in distance, especially the 6- and 7-iron. Launch and carry can be inconsistent, and misses tend to finish short of the green. With a greens-hit rate under 20 percent with an 8-iron, the focus should be on improving solid contact rather than chasing distance. Switching to more forgiving irons with higher launch can also help you hold (and reach) more greens.
| Club | P-Avg Distance (yds) |
|---|---|
| 6-iron | 137 |
| 7-iron | 132 |
| 8-iron | 122 |
20 Handicap
Mid-iron yardages start to separate here, but gapping issues are still common. Greens-hit percentages are still under 30 percent with any of these clubs, and proximity over 120 feet means most approach shots leave long putts or chips. A loft and lie check with a fitter can confirm whether each club is delivering the gap it should.
| Club | P-Avg Distance (yds) |
|---|---|
| 6-iron | 151 |
| 7-iron | 146 |
| 8-iron | 138 |
15 Handicap
The 15-handicap golfer sees more consistent yardage gaps and better control. Greens-hit percentage with the 8-iron reaches the high 20s, but proximity from the hole is still over 100 feet. Most approaches leave two putts. At this skill level, it may be a good time to start working on partial shots. Hitting a 7-iron 10 yards shorter on demand can open up scoring opportunities.
I don’t think you’ve ever seen a combo iron set quite like these new COBRA Baffler irons.
Hey, I could be wrong (wouldn’t be the first time, won’t be the last), but these COBRA Baffler combo irons might have just redefined what a combo set can be.
Before we get too far, you low single-digit sticks can probably skip the rest of this article. The COBRA Bafflers aren’t for you. This iron set is designed to be even more forgiving than COBRA’s super game-improvement DS-ADAPT Max irons.
You could call them super-DUPER game-improvement if you want. As far as COBRA’s intent goes, you wouldn’t be wrong.
We don’t know yet how they’ll perform, but as far as concept, design and initial execution go, COBRA appears to have hit its marks. Let’s dive in.
Iron forgiveness has roots going back to the 1960s when perimeter weighting and cavity-back designs, most notably the PING Eye 2, changed the way golf clubs were built. The term “super game-improvement” didn’t appear until much later when publications began using it to describe ultra-forgiving designs aimed at high-handicap golfers.
These days, the category gets its own test as part of our annual iron testing. These irons feature oversized heads, wide soles, extreme perimeter weighting and deep centers of gravity, all engineered to make the game easier. Here’s what defines a super game-improvement iron, who benefits most from playing one, and the key trends we uncovered in our 2025 testing.
What makes an iron “super game-improvement”?
Super game-improvement irons are designed for one purpose: to make golf easier for players who need help with consistency, launch and forgiveness.
Typical design traits include:
Large clubheads and wide soles for maximum stability through impact.Low and deep center of gravity (CG) to help launch the ball higher.Generous offset to help square the clubface and reduce slices.Thicker toplines and more perimeter weighting for extra forgiveness.These features sacrifice some workability and sleek looks. For most golfers shopping in the game-improvement category, that won’t be a deal breaker. The clubs are built to give you the best possible result on less-than-perfect swings.
I’ve got a lot of Uncrustables stories. Call me simple, but a peanut butter and jelly sandwich has always been my go-to. Back in college golf, they were the snack of choice at the turn. My uncle and I would eat them every time we teed it up at his club in Arizona. Now, they’ve become a road trip staple for my kids.
Would I have ever imagined wearing Uncrustables on a golf shirt? Probably not. But Sunday Swagger went ahead and took care of that.
The collaboration you didn’t know you needed
Sunday Swagger, known for their bold and playful performance polos, has partnered with the Uncrustables brand to create a new collection of polos, t-shirts, golf towels and a hat.
Each piece is built from the brand’s signature breathable four-way stretch poly-Spandex blend. The shirts are moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistant and packed with UPF 40 sun protection.
The designs are inspired by everything we love about the classic PB&J. Think vibrant swirls, gingham patterns, even a refreshed take on the Uncrustables mascot. And here’s a pro tip for parents: if you choose the right design, a little jelly spill won’t even show.
Wild Spring Dunes, Texas’ first course from the developers of Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley, has its designer giddy.
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The U.S. and European Ryder Cup teams each face dilemmas, LIV's big names fought for survival and Scottie Scheffler made a statement.
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The second TGL season will tee off Dec. 28 with a rematch of last year's championship series between Atlanta Drive GC and New York GC at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Arnold Palmer was one of the greatest shotmakers of all time. Here is his advice on how to master your long irons.
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LIV Golf League captain Bryson DeChambeau and PGA Tour veterans Russell Henley and Harris English qualified for the U.S. Ryder Cup team that will take on the Europeans at Bethpage Black in New York next month, joining world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler.
How to watch the 2025 Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta this week, including a full Tour Championship TV schedule and more.
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The 2025 Tour Championship odds are here, and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is a huge betting favorite to claim the FedEx Cup title.
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Will Bradley choose himself to play at ? Who are locks to make the team? We answer some of the biggest questions with six captain's picks left to fill out the team.
A key factor that has contributed to Fowler's impressive performance over the last few months? A notable club shaft change a few months ago.
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