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When PING launched Ballnamic, it wasn’t long before my phone started buzzing. Some inside the golf ball world were puzzled and perhaps slightly alarmed.

“What is PING doing?”

That’s a helluva question.

Why would a company without a ball in its product lineup invest in creating a comprehensive ball fitting system? Was this a prelude to PING entering the golf ball market or something else entirely?

It’s safe to say that in the early days of Ballnamic, PING made a decent amount of money from the ball manufacturers. Everyone wanted to see what the algorithm would recommend and I will never not laugh thinking about the rep from a leading ball company who dejectedly told me Ballnamic had recommended a Cut Golf ball.

Every golfer chases an ace.

Some of us have found one or two. A few of you have made a handful of them and we’re all insanely jealous. Can you spare a couple for those of us who have none?

There is something intoxicating about a hole-in-one. Skill is involved but so is luck. It’s the perfect shot in a game where perfection is rarely realized.

Most holes-in-one are told as stories in the clubhouse (where golf has a weird tradition of peer-pressuring the ace-maker into paying for everyone’s drinks). The rare few are captured on video for all of us to see.

In this article, I’m going to list the 10 best aces I’ve seen on YouTube golf. This excludes professional golf because those men and women are supposed to be good and most of them have many holes-in-one already.

Some of the most anticipated driver test results for 2025 were for the Titleist GT driver series. We tested the Titleist GT1, GT2, GT3 and GT4 in 2025. We now have a clearer picture of how the GT line stacks up against the competition. As always, when analyzing these results, we must question whether the Titleist GT is worth the upgrade. At $649, upgrading is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Before making the switch, here’s what you should know about the GT drivers from Titleist.

Titleist GT 2025 driver results

Titleist’s GT2 and GT4 models were among the longest drivers we tested in 2025. While GT2 took the crown as the best for distance, GT4 wasn’t far behind. However, accuracy and forgiveness were not their strong suits. The GT1 was the most accurate of the group but still finished seventh overall for accuracy. The GT2, GT3 and GT4 drivers may be better suited for players prioritizing distance over consistency.

Why the Titleist GT drivers would be worth upgrading to

Here are a few reasons you may want to consider upgrading to a Titleist GT driver in 2025.

You need a distance boost

If you sort the best 37 drivers in order from the longest to the shortest, the Titleist GT2 is first, the GT4 is second and the GT3 is fifth. Three of the four GT drivers made it into the top five longest drivers of 2025.

That says something about distance. Titleist has been creeping up in the distance category over the last few years and the GT2 and GT4 prove they have made some serious gains.

For those who prefer to skip the pleasantries, here’s what you need to know about Stewart Golf’s new V10 Remote:

If that’s enough to convince you to join the electric revolution, you can snag one at stewartgolfusa.com. If you want to know whether this thing is smarter than your current playing partners (a low bar, in my case), keep reading.

Smarter than your average bear

Remember when golf carts were just … carts? Those days are gone.

Stewart Golf’s new V10 Remote packs a processor they’re calling the “Cortex” microchip—a name that suggests this thing is one AI implementation away from offering swing tips. According to Stewart, this silicon brain assesses the environment 1,000 times per second, approximately 999 more times per second than most golfers assess their lie.

The chip powers what Stewart calls “Active Terrain Control” (ATC), a technology that provides consistent speed control whether you’re going uphill, downhill or across terrain that looks like it was designed by a drunk gopher. Where other electric trolleys might make a break for the nearest water hazard on a steep downslope, according to Stewart the V10 stays locked in like it’s on a mission.

I firmly believe there’s more than one way to fix a slice. However, to fix a slice for good, you need to feel the mistake you’re making and understand how to correct it. A good training aid should help you feel—or even see—what you’re doing wrong. Training aids are even better when they address more than just your slice. Here are seven training aids that make fixing a slice much easier.

Golf Impact Bag by Dr. Gary Wiren

At first glance, the Impact Bag may seem a little simple. I know the first time I used it, I thought hitting a pillow on the range could do little for my game.

While the Impact Bag may be one of the simplest training aids on the list, I’m always amazed by how it can help golfers of all levels.

When I taught golf full-time, I often used the Impact Bag to help students straighten their slices.

The Impact Bag helps you feel what it takes to square the club face at impact and maintain the proper wrist angles through the ball. I also like it as a warm-up tool and a way to gain power.

Alignment sticks are one of the most practical training tools. From ball position to helping promote the correct swing path, they are used in a variety of ways to practice. There’s just one small problem: there’s no variety! At least not until now. These products add a splash of color to match your style, have unique features and are just downright cool. Add these to your bag today and get to work on the range!

Pins Alignment Sticks

These electric-blue alignment sticks from Pins & Aces add some pop to your practice. Premium wood provides a blend of durability and style. Each end is capped with rubber to provide safety and stability. These sticks are designed to help improve your game and will look great in the bag.

Pure Plane Pro GEN 3 + Mini Alignment Sticks

Pure Plane Pro’s Mini Alignment sticks are designed for use in compact spaces. The Pure Plane Pro GEN3 is included and, when used with the mini sticks, does not require the use of a club to anchor it.

Goodstick Personalized Magnetic Alignment Sticks

Add a touch of personalization to your alignment sticks with this cool option from Goodstick golf. You can choose your stick color, length, print color and marking rings. Made from high-quality fiberglass, proprietary magnetic tips keep them together in the bag when not in use. It also makes picking them up with irons a breeze on the range!

Alignment Pro Double Hinge Sticks

The Alignment Pro Double Hinge Sticks are one of the cooler options I’ve seen. They rotate 90 degrees on each end to enable use in a variety of practice settings. Whether it’s putting, working on your wedges or taking full swings on the range, give these a look.

How to watch the second round of the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational on Friday, including full Arnold Palmer TV coverage for Round 2.

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Nasa Hataoka and Cassie Porter were atop the leaderboard with a one-shot lead Friday after the second round of the LPGA's Blue Bay tournament on China's southern island of Hainan.