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Mizuno’s new cutting-edge facility, “The Foundry,” has officially opened its doors.

What golfers need to know is that this isn’t just another fitting center with some fancy tech and a few launch monitors. This is Mizuno’s attempt to elevate itself to the same level as TaylorMade, PING, Callaway and Titleist – the big four brands – all of which have showcase fitting and R&D facilities that differentiate them from smaller brands.

The Holy Trinity of golf R&D

If we consider the three pillars of any serious golf equipment facility —fitting, testing, building—Mizuno appears to have gone all-in on each. The Foundry, located at the Standard Club in Johns Creek, GA, on paper, anyway, checks all the boxes.

Tour-level full-set fitting

Like most premium fitting experiences, The Foundry takes a more holistic approach. “Tour-level fitting” for an entire set means you’re not just getting dialed in with your driver and irons but optimizing the entire bag as a complete performance system.

This makes sense in a way that should seem obvious. What good is gaining 15 yards with your driver if you’re still three-putting every other green?

We tested 37 drivers in 2025, four of which are TaylorMade. The TaylorMade Qi35 was the top performer for TaylorMade with an overall score of 9.1 and some strong distance capability. If you are in the market for a new TaylorMade driver, we will review all the 2025 Best Driver testing results and help you find the best TaylorMade drivers for your game.

Best TaylorMade driver of 2025: TaylorMade Qi35

The TaylorMade QI35 delivers strong distance and solid accuracy, especially in high swing speed scenarios. It finished with a distance score of 9.32 in the high-speed test, ranking as one of the longer drivers for that test.

However, forgiveness (or consistency in performance) isn’t a strength. Even if it’s giving you extra yards, the Qi35 is built for players with consistent swings who don’t rely on the club for forgiveness.

I was all‑in on the convenience of a magnetic golf towel. Until mine vanished after just three rounds. Either the cart shook it loose or someone decided it would look better on their bag. I almost swore off magnetic towels until I found the Stripebird Magnetic Towel Clip.

What is the Stripebird Magnetic Towel Clip?

The Stripebird Clip is a small, clip‑on housing that hides two super‑strong neodymium magnets. The magnets are powerful enough to cling to your cart frame, a clubhead or the optional Stripebird Golf Hub that mounts on your bag.

The Clip isn’t a towel itself. You can use any towel you like. Anything from cheap microfiber cloth to an oversized caddy towel will fit. All you have to do is fold the towel into the jaws of the clip, snap them shut and it doesn’t budge.

Stripebird offers the Clip in six colors: Stealth Black, Fairway Green, Major Red, Royal Blue, Cool Gray and White. It’s easy to find something that matches your setup.

One of my favorite benefits of the Stripebird Magnetic Towel Clip is that when the towel gets dirty, you pop it out and throw it in the wash. There are no grommets or hooks to deal with in your washing machine.

This past Saturday was one of those days that makes you question everything, especially why you chose to live in New Hampshire.

Yes, Live Free or Die is a cool state motto and enjoying no state sales or income tax doesn’t suck. But when spring has been teasing you like the Dance of Seven Veils, waking up on April 12 to three inches of snow is just another kick to the golf balls from Mother Nature.

Fortunately, we had a tee time.

In a never-ending pursuit to find fun in this golfing life, your intrepid scribe and two friends tried, for the first time, the Toptracer Pavilion at The Oaks Golf Links in the town of Somersworth. I’ve played the Oaks many times since moving here eight years ago. It’s one of the best (and most underrated) tracks in southeast New Hampshire but I hadn’t sampled the Toptracer Pavilion since it opened last summer.

You want even more fun? We decided to play a Toptracer golf range special for April: The Old Course Reversed.

If you thought the 18th hole looked a little tricky during the playoff on Masters Sunday, you were right. It ranked as the second-hardest hole of the week with a scoring average over par. Augusta National is far from an easy golf course and, in 2025, it played every bit the part. Here’s how each hole played statistically, ranked from toughest to easiest based on scoring average.

Masters 2025: What the hole stats really showed

We looked at how the course played this year and made some comparisons to last year to find some of the most interesting facts.

The 5th hole (Magnolia) is the hardest

For the second year in a row, the par-4 fifth hole was the hardest hole at Augusta. The scoring average was 4.324. Only 18 birdies were made there all week but there were 10 doubles or worse.

A strong finish is not guaranteed

The 18th hole ranked second in overall difficulty. There were 75 bogeys and seven doubles or worse and it played to an average of 4.243. It makes Rory’s birdie on the first playoff hole much more impressive.

Rory wasn’t the only one who let the 13th get to him

“Azalea”, the 13th hole at Augusta, is always among the more exciting scoring holes. The scoring average was 4.828, up from 4.76 in 2024. There were six eagles and nearly 100 birdies but some big numbers.

Golf carts are a lot of fun but as soon as you attach the word “golf” to something, you suddenly find yourself surrounded by a thousand accessories you could buy. I’m not much of a gadget person but over the years, I’ve picked up a few golf cart accessories here and there. Now that I’ve been a golf cart owner for a while, I can tell you there are a few things I wasted money on. Here are four golf cart accessories I regret buying and what I’d choose instead.

Golf cart speaker

I wasted money on a few golf cart speakers before I realized they were pointless. One fell off the cart and didn’t survive and others just couldn’t handle being outdoors and last only a few months. If you are shopping for a basic golf cart speaker, don’t do it.

I bought the Bushnell Wingman View for my husband as a Father’s Day gift nearly two years ago. It’s still in like-new condition and we play golf multiple times a week all year long. The magnet is strong, it displays accurate yardages and you can use it in conjunction with the Bushnell app if you want to.

Yes, it was more money than the cheaper golf cart speakers I bought but it’s been worth it.

The PGA Tour has suspended Wesley Bryan for participating in a LIV Golf-backed event called "The Duels: Miami" two weeks ago.

More superlatives--with quibbles--from this year's tournament unlike any other.

Rory McIlroy is the latest golfer to complete the career Grand Slam. Here are five tips from the Masters champ for improved ball striking.

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Justin Rose, who lost in a playoff to Rory McIlroy at the Masters after a final-round 66, said he has been "tormented ... by the thought of what might have been."

A new golf competition is coming to the Olympics. Finally, golf fans are getting something they've been begging for.

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Our staff has covered *many* Masters. But even after all those Augusta National visits, this year some new observations caught our eyes.  

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Rory McIlroy gave Bryson DeChambeau the silent treatment on Masters Sunday, but McIlroy's mental coach explains it was nothing personal.

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In 2009, 50 years after Fidel Castro's ascension to power, GOLF Magazine visited Cuba for a piece on the past and future of the game there.

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News broke last week that Topgolf Callaway is selling off its German sportswear company, Jack Wolfskin.

File that newsflash under the heading, “Surprise/Not Surprise.”

The deal is not surprising for a couple of reasons but it is surprising given both the buyer and the current global political climate.

Let’s dive into the details.

Surprise buyer, sort of

Topgolf Callaway is selling Jack Wolfskin to Chinese apparel and footwear giant ANTA Sports in a straight cash deal for a reported US$290 million. The sale is expected to be finalized by late June or early July.

Set Up with a Solid Foundation

1. Foot Position

• Width: Feet should be shoulder-width apart or slightly narrower—enough to stay stable without restricting motion.

• Alignment: Toes square to the target line helps keep everything neutral.

2. Ball Position

• Place the ball just forward of center in your stance.

• This promotes upward contact, helping the ball roll smoothly off the face (not bounce or skid).

3. Eye Line

• Your eyes should be directly over or just inside the ball.

To commemorate Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters victory and completion of the career grand slam, TaylorMade is releasing a special limited edition of Rory’s custom-marked “RORS” golf balls.

The celebratory offering includes both the TP5 model that McIlroy recently switched to, as well as the TP5x. Each ball features Rory’s personal “RORS” marking.

Rather than limiting quantities, TaylorMade has opted for a time-based exclusivity window. Golfers have until Sunday, April 20th at 11:59 PM Pacific Time to secure these commemorative balls before they disappear.

After that? Well, much like Rory’s incredible shot on #15, these limited-edition balls will become a cherished memory.

Don’t miss your chance to play the same marked balls that helped one of golf’s greatest players complete his historic achievement.

Meet the XTM Singularity Shaft by Basileus.

Basileus is one of those quietly legendary shaft makers from Japan, known for crafting ultra high-end hand-rolled shafts with some seriously advanced tech behind them. We’ve been big fans at TourSpecGolf for years, and over time they’ve built a devoted following, especially around their limited edition AAA shafts. Personally, I’ve played the AAA as my go-to gamer for over a decade.

Now, after years of R&D, Basileus has come up with something entirely new. A double kick design that performed so well in testing, they created a new sub-brand called XTM.

XTM takes a different angle. What if golf was treated like an extreme sport? What if we pushed the limits a little more? That’s what XTM is about. Thinking differently, trying new things, and creating gear that breaks the mold.

Scottie Scheffler, ahead of this week's RBC Heritage, explained exactly what he was thinking during Rory McIlroy's Green Jacket ceremony.

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Some golf training aids are everywhere, constantly advertised and hard to miss. But what are golfers actually buying? We asked the team at GolfTrainingAids.com to share their best-selling training aids under $100. Here they are, ranked with the top seller at No. 1.

1. Divot Board

The Divot Board has been golftrainingaids.com’s top-selling product for three years in a row. When it first came out, I was sent one to test and I was really impressed with it. You get instant feedback, it’s affordable and it held up much better than I thought it would.

I think a lot of golfers struggle with low point and path and grass doesn’t give you the same feedback as the Divot Board does. It’s a good training aid for indoors as well. You don’t need to hit a ball to benefit from it.

2. Impact Bag

An Impact Bag is a great training aid for golfers of any level. This particular one is the original version and it is a few dollars more than some cheap knockoffs and alternatives. This bag takes a beating and you have to go with the original if you want durability.

The Impact Bag is great for working on a better impact position, improving compression and increasing consistency. This has been a top-five bestseller under $100 for 30 years.