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Let’s start with a bold statement: There’s no such thing as playing it safe off the tee. And if you’re hitting irons off the tee to “manage the course,” you’re probably costing yourself strokes.

To hammer home the point, the folks at Shot Scope pulled some data to shed light on the “distance versus accuracy” debate. The results are eye-opening.

The scenario

Let’s imagine you’re facing a hole with a narrow fairway. You might think playing safe with a hybrid and finding the fairway is a better option than hitting driver and finding the rough.

It certainly sounds logical.

Let’s look at what the stats tell us about these two potential outcomes.

For golfers who don’t play year-round, the start of the season is always exciting. You’re eager to get back out there but your swing is probably rusty, and the course conditions aren’t doing you any favors. Maybe you practiced over the winter, maybe you didn’t. Either way, here are five common mistakes to avoid in your first few rounds back.

Trusting last year’s distances

If your 6-iron went 165 yards at the end of last season, don’t assume it still does. Your swing speed may be down, your contact might be inconsistent and early-season conditions play a role, too.

Use a launch monitor, simulator or range session to recheck your yardages. Colder temps, slower swings and physical rust can easily cost you five to 10 yards this time of year.

Going all-in before you have balance

There are two problems with swinging at full speed at the start of the season: control and the risk of injury. If you come out of the gate looking to hit the longest drive of your life, there will be consistency issues.

For the first few rounds of the season, 80 percent speed and 100 percent balance is a good combination.

Glitz. Glamour. Golf.

Jimmy Choo and Malbon are back together again for a sophisticated drop inspired by the course, but ready for the clubhouse (or runway)

Malbon x Jimmy Choo features two distinct colorways; Malbon Green and Malbon Pink. You’ll also notice the an updated version of Malbon’s popular “Buckets” logo, complete with a Jimmy Choo visor.

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The elevated capsule is full of golf-inspired goodies for men and women, including the popular Diamond Trainer (with a removable kiltie) and the unisex JC/Malbon slides.

Outside of footwear, there’s a host of premium accessories, including a monogrammed golf bag, to put the collection over the top.

Golf heroes? TV obsession? We asked 31 LPGA pros this (and lots more) so you can get to know some of the talented women on tour.

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2025 Chevron Championship tee times for Thursday's first round in Texas, featuring Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko and more.

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2025 Zurich Clasic tee times for Thursday's first round in Louisiana, featuring Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa and more.

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Two weeks after Scottie Scheffler’s Champions Dinner at Augusta National, Nelly Korda hosted her own, at the Chevron. It did not disappoint.

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The PGA event runs Thursday to Sunday, April 24 to 27, at TPC Louisiana.

Approach shots in golf can make or break your score — they set you up for birdie chances or force you into damage control. Here are some practical tips to help you dial in your approach game:

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1. Know Your Distances (and Trust Them)

• Track your yardages for each club — not just the ideal, but average distances.

• Apps, launch monitors, or even a notebook can help.

• Play your average, not your best-case scenario.

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2. Club Up When in Doubt

• Most amateurs come up short — either from misjudging or under-hitting.

Patty Berg has won the most LPGA majors of all time, with 15. Find out which other golfers join her on the list.

How does Justin Thomas generate so much clubhead speed? CBS analyst Trevor Immelman explains using OptiMotion technology.

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The Chevron Championship is the first major of the LPGA season. Can Nelly Korda defend her title? Here's how to catch featured groups on ESPN+.

The R&A would like to see Turnberry return as host of The Open, but it will first need to assess the feasibility of the venue, which is owned by President Trump.

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There is nothing quite like Tournament week in Augusta. But if you didn’t snag a badge (or you’re just riding the tournament high), plenty of golf magic is still waiting nearby! Dive into some of the best courses near Augusta, Georgia, delivering championship-caliber experiences without needing credentials. And the best part? You… Read the rest

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How to watch the 2025 Chevron Championship, the LPGA's first major of the year, including a full Chevron TV schedule and streaming info.

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In what has become golf equipment’s most predictable second act, Callaway has announced limited-edition “Black Shadow” versions of its Apex Ai200 and Ai300 irons. Because nothing says “take my money” quite like a murdered-out aesthetic.

The shadow treatment

Like Batman’s wardrobe, the golf equipment landscape seems to operate on a simple principle: eventually, everything comes in black. The limited-edition Black Shadow finish features what Callaway describes as a “sleek, chrome-plated black finish that exudes sophistication and power.” Translation: They look really cool and hopefully your friends will notice.

Previous black (or blue, if you’re Mizuno) offerings from basically everyone has proven that many golfers will gladly pay a premium for what they see as an aesthetic upgrade. While Callaway doesn’t share specific details about the durability of their Black Shadow finish, hopefully the “chrome-plated” description signals these won’t wear as quickly as PVD offerings of the past.

All that Apex Ai tech

Beyond the cosmetic upgrade, these Black Shadow editions deliver the same technologies that have made the Apex Ai series among Callaway’s most complete offerings.

Both models feature a forged hollow body combined with a forged 455 Face Cup.The Ai200 is positioned as Callaway’s “most complete player’s distance iron,” balancing workability with forgiveness.The Ai300 offers a slightly larger profile as a game-improvement option while maintaining the premium forged feel.Both models leverage Callaway’s Ai Smart Face technology using real player data and artificial intelligence to generate consistent ball speed, spin and tight dispersion.

The complete package

To complete the stealthy aesthetic, the irons come stock with True Temper DG Mid 100 Gunmetal shafts (100g in R and S flexes) and Golf Pride Z-Grip grips. Matching black components have become standard practice with these limited-edition releases, creating a cohesive look from grip to clubhead.

Ping fitter Kenton Oates explains how he fits the world's best players into their drivers, a process that has takeaways for all golfers.

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If you like to keep a weighted club in your bag for training purposes, is it legal to actually hit a shot with it? Rules Guy has the answer.

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We tested 60 golf gloves in 2025. Yes, there are really that many options on the market. Our testing focused on feel, fit, comfort and grip, but price wasn’t overlooked. Golf gloves wear out and finding something that performs well and makes financial sense is important. If you’re looking for a lower-cost glove that still delivers on performance, these are the top three best golf gloves under $10.

Infinity Golf Glove

The Infinity Golf Glove is our pick for the “Best Value” golf glove in 2025.

At just $7.99, it delivers impressive fit and performance typically reserved for gloves three to four times the price. While it may not come from a name-brand company, testers consistently praised the comfort, grip and size range.

The Infinity has cadet options and gloves for women and men. Testers made two comments when trying the Infinity: “Who makes this?” and “Where can I get more?”

Like any value product, there’s a trade-off. With the Infinity Golf Glove, it’s availability. This is a direct-to-consumer brand so you’ll need to order online. When they’re in stock, you may want to consider ordering more than one.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the data your launch monitor provides? You’re not alone. Our favorite piece of golf technology can capture more data than NASA during a rocket launch (that might be an exaggeration) but are you actually using it to improve?

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with hitting balls to warm up or even to stay loose over the long winter months but ideally your practice sessions need focus. Putting these tips into practice can turn your data into actionable intelligence that’ll have you dropping strokes faster than Tiger Woods used to drop birdies on Sunday.

And the best part is these tips apply to nearly every launch monitor … GC3, Mevo, Rapsodo or anything else. It doesn’t matter.

Work on one thing at a time

Most launch monitor software, including the new Foresight App, allow you to focus on a single metric.

Launch monitors give us a plethora of data and because of that it can be tempting to try and bite off several things at once. For example, when practicing your driver, you might be trying to optimize launch and spin while also trying to swing faster and hit every fairway.

Bruh, chill.