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How to watch the 2025 U.S. Women's Open on Thursday, including full U.S. Women's Open TV coverage and streaming info for Round 1.

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Few sports have a deeper rule book than golf does.

The official rulebook for golf, published by the USGA and R&A, contains well over 500 pages. There are, of course, shorter versions of that rulebook—but going through the full monty is like reading War and Peace.

Most rules in golf are fairly self-explanatory, meaning that most of us only need to know a few of the more common rules to get by without issue. Some of those common rules should be changed, in my opinion, but that is another conversation entirely.

However, the golf rulebook does delve into some strange scenarios. You might be surprised to learn some of these weird rules that are in the official book.

So unless you are playing by common sense golf rules that don’t follow the official Rules of Golf exactly, you might want to take a few notes here.

Look, I’m biased here.

Orange is my color. Always has been. I’ve collected everything orange for years—sneakers, hats, even my orange car. So when I heard about this burnt orange drop, I tried to keep my expectations in check.

Didn’t work.

This might be the best orange I’ve seen in a while. And trust me, I’ve seen some questionable attempts.

Here’s the thing about orange—most brands chicken out. They go too yellow (looks like mustard) or too red (just call it red-orange and move on). This burnt orange sits right in that sweet spot. Rich enough to feel intentional, subtle enough that you won’t get tired of it.

The tournament is the oldest major championship title and largest purse in women's professional golf.

Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods, had eight birdies for a final-round 66 to earn his first career AJGA tour win at the Team TaylorMade Invitational.

Nelly Korda, who hasn't won on the LPGA Tour this season but has three top-10s in six starts, said she is sticking to her game plan for the Women's U.S. Open.

Six-time major champion Nick Faldo believes it's just a matter of time before a pro golf tournament is held on a 12-hole course.

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Scottie Scheffler says he's "rested enough" and "feeling ready" as he enters this week's Memorial Tournament as the defending champion.

I tested Scottie Scheffler’s favorite training aid — a molded grip — to see if it could help my own game. Here’s what I learned.

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When choosing the right irons for your game, the little things matter. So does getting honest about your strengths and weaknesses.

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Discover the top summer golf tournaments of 2025, featuring key dates and highlights. Get ready to tee off and enjoy the season.

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At the midway point of the season, the head-to-head TV ratings battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf shows us where audiences are headed.

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Explore the top golf resorts in the US offering world-class courses and luxury amenities

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The 80th U.S. Women's Open figures to be a tough test at Erin Hills Club. We break down some of the biggest things to watch ahead of the LPGA's second major of the year.

The PGA Tour is eliminating the controversial starting-strokes format from the Tour Championship.

Oakmont's par-3 8th hole is expected to play to 300 yards at the 2025 U.S. Open. Viktor Holvand called it "silly." Jack Nicklaus? "Crazy."

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Last year, we put together a list of our favorite YouTube golf channels. From comedy to instruction to travel and everything in between, those channels were among the best YouTube golf had to offer for 2024.

But the content game changes quickly. Channels can rise and fall in short order. That is why we are back with another ranking for 2025.

Let me start at the beginning. Why is this list necessary?

First of all, YouTube golf has really taken off over the past few years. It’s one of the main avenues for people consuming the game. Although professional golf has actually seen a TV ratings bounce back in 2025, YouTube golf remains scorchingly hot from a viewership perspective.

This ranking is not so much about a perfect scientific algorithm to determine the best channel. This is deeply subjective. We might put your favorite channel at No. 15 in the rankings. That doesn’t mean it isn’t great, enjoyable content. Ultimately, you all will vote with your eyeballs.

Wondering how far you should be hitting your hybrid? The answer, as in most things in golf, is: it depends. Factors like your swing speed, strike quality, angle of attack and the specific hybrid model you play will all influence total distance. But if you’re looking for a reference point based on real data, this chart will help.

Our friends at Shot Scope shared some hybrid distance data with us. You’ll find the average and “P-avg” (performance average) distances by handicap. Think of the P-avg as what you’ll get on a solid strike; it filters out the mishits and topped shots.

Use this hybrid distance data as a starting point for gapping your bag or recognizing issues in your game related to distance.

25 handicap

At a 25 handicap, hybrids are often used for forgiveness and versatility. For the high handicappers, you’ll notice differences between clubs shrink and distance consistency also ends up being a bigger issue than raw yardage.

Based on this data, there could be situations where higher handicappers are carrying too many hybrids with not enough real performance difference between them.

I’m guessing I’m not the only one without a full golf room or simulator setup at home. Some training aids just require too much space to even use. If you’re looking for tools that work when you’ve got just enough room to swing a club (or even less), these are a few I’d recommend.

Distance Builder Warm-Up Trainer

The Distance Builder is a compact, weighted training club designed to improve swing strength and speed—no hitting required. At only 24 inches long, it’s ideal for garages, back patios or tight indoor areas. With adjustable screw-on weights, you can progress from light warmups to power-building drills. It’s a great option for golfers who want to build speed and tempo without needing a driving range or clearance for a full swing.