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When it comes to a weekend golf trip, there are some essential accessories I don’t leave the house without. While some can be a dime a dozen, there are a handful that I absolutely have to have with me for every round. From gloves to towels to divot tools, these accessories are essential in my eyes for playing a successful round. Check them out and add a couple. I think you’ll like what you find.

Ghost Golf Magnetic Towel

Ghost Golf’s magnetic towel is one of the best I’ve used. The sublimated camo design doesn’t fade or wear off and the brand’s logo is stitched into the towel, ensuring it won’t flake away like a screen-printed graphic. The magnet makes keeping it within reach easy on the range during a practice session and greenside to tidy up your wedges.

VORTEX CENTER CUT CAMO DIVOT TOOL

I know what you’re thinking, “a specific divot tool? Really?” Yes, really. The center-cut camo divot tool from Vortex just feels different than any I’ve used in the past. High-quality construction. 100 percent zinc so it’ll never rust. A magnetic ball marker that you can swap out with one of many other available options. This accessory is rock solid and I never hit the course without it.

Red Rooster The Scots Silver Golf Glove

I’ve tried a lot of golf gloves over the years and I can confidently say when it comes to fit and performance, Red Rooster is a step ahead for me. The Scots Silver is one of a few colorways I currently have in rotation and it is quickly becoming my favorite. Premium leather and excellent fit highlight these gloves. With a large selection of styles, you’ll find one that fits your needs.

Rokform G-ROK Pro Bluetooth Golf Speaker

I’m a fan of music on the course (no, I don’t blast it so you can hear it two fairways away). It helps to set the vibe for the day when I am playing a casual round with friends and adds another layer of enjoyment to the game. I’ve been using the G-ROK Pro speaker from Rokform this year and it is a standout. Clear sound, great battery life and a rock-solid magnetic mounting system are just a few highlights of this speaker.

When you set up to hit a driver, you’re probably thinking about the middle of the fairway, your takeaway, your follow-through or something related to the shot itself. However, there are mistakes that many players make before they even start their backswing, mistakes that begin with how the driver is positioned at address. From how the club lies on the ground to your grip, tee height and ball position, each detail matters.

Flat versus toe-up: How should the driver sit?

One of the most common setup mistakes is trying to make the sole of the driver sit perfectly flat on the ground. It feels logical that you would want this considering it’s how your irons are set at address. For the driver, a flat sole at address often leads to poor posture, a weak grip and inconsistent strikes.

Nearly every professional golfer sets up with the toe of the driver slightly elevated. This “toe-up” setup creates a more natural arm hang and better body angles. Trying to force the club flat pushes your hands too high, shifts the club into the palm and often opens the face unintentionally.

Hover or rest: Should you ground the driver?

Some golfers, including Jack Nicklaus, prefer to hover the driver just above the turf at address. This eliminates any tension from the club resting on the ground and allows for a free, flowing takeaway. It’s a solid option if you’re confident with your rhythm and grip pressure.

Most golfers rest the driver on the ground behind the ball. If that’s your go-to, there’s one setup mistake to avoid.

TRUE linkswear and PGA HOPE teamed up to create a limited-edition Patriot Pack, which aims to support veterans through golf.

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GOLF's Jack Hirsh tested a L.A.B. Golf Sweeper for a few rounds and came away with some interesting discoveries about the putting style.

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In the sitcom 'Stick,' Owen Wilson plays Pryce, a washed-up Tour pro. But Wilson says he was bitten by the golf bug in real life too.

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On this week's episode of GOLF's Fully Equipped, Max Greyserman explained to Johnny Wunder how his gearhead journey began.

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How to watch the 2025 John Deere Classic on Friday, including full John Deere Classic TV coverage and streaming details for Round 2.

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Get fit for free this July at True Spec Golf. Book any fitting with code SUMMER25 and get a free fitting with a qualifying purchase.

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Doug Ghim opened with a 9-under 62 in a bid to become the latest first-time PGA Tour winner at the John Deere Classic.

Meet Richard Teder, the 20-year-old who holed out to qualify for the Open Championship and will become the first Estonian to play in a major.

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If shopping is in your future this holiday weekend, lululemon has you covered with a multitude of summer scores.

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For some players, there is a disconnect between their irons and their wedges. For golfers who play super game-improvement and larger game-improvement irons, the transition from the last oversized iron in the set to the first undersized specialty wedge can be jarring.

Most specialty wedges like Vokey SM10 and Callaway’s Opus are significantly more compact than the irons many golfers play. For some, that’s no big deal. For others, it’s like going from driving a Suburban to a Mini Cooper.

In many cases, set-matched wedges are an option but it’s also true that for those tagalong extensions, manufacturers often skip the highly aggressive grooves that are the key to specialty wedge performance.

So what do you do if you want the performance of a real wedge but also want something with the looks and, to an extent, the performance of your SGI and GI irons?

When bigger is better (at least psychologically)

In recent years, many manufacturers have done a better job extending their wedge lineups to include what qualifies as game-improvement options. While I might argue that, at wedge lofts, MOI is less of a factor and that forgiveness comes as much, if not more, from the sole grind, there is nevertheless a contingency that prefers a higher MOI or, if nothing else, a bigger wedge.

How to watch the PGA Tour's 2025 John Deere Classic on Thursday, including full John Deere Classic TV coverage and streaming info for Round 1.

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Reebok is riding the shmedium sleeves of bulked-up Bryson “Biceps” Dechambeau to a successful return to the golf course. The brawny bomber has been rocking their gear for a little bit now, including the all-new Nano Golf.

I’ve often been told by coworkers that I resemble Dechambeau, (minus the cankles…. he wishes), so it’s only right that I give his golf shoes a proper test.

Before we dive right in, it’s worth noting that Dechambeau wears a custom pair, complete with spikes. The retail pair is spikeless, so take that for what it is.

Let’s dive right in.

Why Nano?

Nano is, at least in this decade, the most successful shoe Reebok has put out. Nano is a CrossFit icon, the shoe worn by some of the fittest athletes in the world.

Watch any old footage of Jack Nicklaus or Tom Watson getting ready to hit a tee shot and you’ll notice something: they look completely at ease. No practice swings, no technical thoughts, just pure confidence. Meanwhile, many of today’s golfers often approach the driver like it’s some mystical weapon they’re not worthy to wield.

What changed?

Don’t get me wrong—I love modern technology. Launch monitors, ground force data and swing analysis have revolutionized how we understand the golf swing. These tools are incredible for fine-tuning and identifying technical flaws that the naked eye might miss.

But here’s what I’ve discovered after years of teaching and coaching: sometimes the missing piece isn’t more data. Sometimes it’s a simple image or feel that the great teachers and players from golf’s golden era understood instinctively. The kind of timeless wisdom that cuts through all the noise and gives a golfer exactly what they need to make a confident swing.

These aren’t new discoveries buried in some dusty instruction manual. They’re the same fundamentals that every great driver has relied on, from Bobby Jones to Tiger Woods. The difference is that they often get buried under layers of technical analysis—when sometimes all a golfer needs is the right mental picture to make everything click.

Fix #1: “Tee it high and let it fly”

The driver is designed to hit the ball on the upswing, not down like an iron. Tee the ball high enough that half sits above the driver’s crown—this sets up optimal launch conditions naturally.

Most golfers tee too low but this forces a downward strike that kills distance. Trust your driver’s loft and sweep the ball off the tee with an ascending blow.

Fix #2: “Turn your back to the target, then turn your chest to the target”

Power comes from rotation, not arm strength. In your backswing, turn your back toward the target while keeping your head steady. On the downswing, turn your chest toward the target while letting your arms follow naturally.

This sequence ensures your body leads the swing while your arms lag behind, creating the whip-like action that produces distance and accuracy.

Fix #3: “Swing like you’re throwing a ball underhand”

This image fixes more driver swings than any technical instruction. When throwing underhand, you naturally shift weight, turn your body and release at the right moment. Your driver swing should feel identical.

Start with weight slightly favoring your back foot, then shift forward through impact, just like that underhand throw.

Fix #4: “Finish like you’re posing for a photo”

Great drivers swing to a complete, balanced finish position. This ensures acceleration through the ball rather than deceleration at impact.

Practice holding your finish for three seconds—balanced on your front foot, chest facing the target, back foot up on its toe. If you can’t hold this position comfortably, your swing needs work.

There are those decisions golfers make when they don’t know any better. Things like forgetting to aim, bailing on shots mid-swing or being overly aggressive when hitting over hazards. But what about the mistakes that experienced golfers make? Those subtle, avoidable errors that even good players fall into without realizing it. Here are some of the dumbest mistakes that smart golfers make. If you want to avoid bleeding strokes, start by avoiding these.

Buying clubs based on feel, not performance

If you are still playing clubs because they feel good without paying attention to actual performance, it’s time to stop. We’ve conducted enough testing to know that the clubs that feel good are not always the ones that perform well. The smarter move is to pick what works for your game based on numbers and data. Sometimes that even means learning to love a club because the performance is there!

Adjusting aim after you’ve set up to the ball

Once you’re over the ball, the decision has been made. Many golfers (even great players) still nudge the stance open or shift the shoulders at the last second. When this happens, all the alignment work that was done goes away. This move introduces tension, second-guessing and often a compensating swing flaw. Trust the setup and alignment you chose or step away and restart.

Second-guessing club decisions after you’ve committed

Indecision kills more shots than poor contact. As I mentioned, you have to leave the aim in place, but you also have to trust the club you have in your hand. Don’t let doubt creep in because it will result in a tentative or overly aggressive golf swing. Even if you don’t have a perfect club for this shot, convince yourself it’s the best choice and stick to it.

Playing to the pin instead of considering green depth

Firing at the number on the rangefinder is rarely the smartest play. Smart golfers sometimes forget to check front and back yardages, slopes or how much room they have to work with. A front pin with a false front or a back pin with no bailout can turn a good shot into a bogey or worse. Take the entire green into consideration, not just the flag.

In a sport bursting with eccentric characters, he may just be golf’s incarnation of “The Most Interesting Man in the World.”

Matt Greene is a golf guru, former pilot trainee, homegrown poker player and seasoned continent-hopper whose travel log would put most of us to shame.

However, it’s his efforts in the world of YouTube golf that have truly set the South African apart.

Every golfer needs a Sidekick

As founder of the “Golf Sidekick” brand, Greene has leveraged his rich tapestry of life experiences to pioneer new ways to help golfers worldwide.

His combination of unfiltered wisdom and wit has inspired his followers (and he has more than 350,000 subscribers) to play the game using an approach rooted in simple principles of self-knowledge.

Explore Fairway Jockey’s top 10 best-selling golf clubs from June and find the perfect equipment to have your best season yet.

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This Tiger Woods story? It features an impersonator and being told ‘to F off,’ and it was told by Steve Williams on GOLF’s “Subpar” podcast.

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