Subpar podcast co-hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz make their favorite bets for the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota.
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Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler, drops this week. Here's what you need to know, including the release date and Netflix streaming info.
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GOLF's gear whiz, Johnny Wunder, reveals his gear choices for 2025. Some of the selections might surprise you.
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Frankie Capan III hasn't had the easiest rookie season on Tour, but a Tuesday press conference told you all you need to know about him.
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A rule change to the Ryder Cup captain's agreement would make it easier for Keegan Bradley to be playing captain, according to The Telegraph.
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If you’re in the market for used golf clubs, you’ve probably found yourself choosing between buying from Callaway Golf Pre-Owned or rolling the dice on a listing from Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp or Craigslist. Both routes can work—if you know what you’re getting into.
Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each so you can make a smarter decision the next time you’re in the hunt for new (to you) golf gear.
What you get with Callaway Pre-Owned
Callaway Golf Pre-Owned aims to make buying used clubs easy and stress-free. The key benefit of buying from Callaway Pre-Owned is the fact that experts verify the condition. They are transparent about what you are getting, as all clubs are:
Graded using a consistent, detailed condition scaleBacked by a 12-month warrantyShipped with a headcover (on woods/putters)Eligible for return within 15 days if you’re not happy with the conditionSupported by a 90-day buy-back option, giving you credit if you change your mind laterThere’s also the certificate of authenticity that comes with every Certified Pre-Owned club.
On top of that, you can customize many clubs: things like grip size, lie angle, wraps, etc., and know what to expect when they arrive. You can also trade in your old gear with the “Trade In! Trade Up!” program.
I’ve been fitted for irons. I’ve even gone through a driver fitting or two. However, until recently, I had never undergone a proper wedge fitting. A few months back, I wrote an article on when to replace your wedges, and let’s just say it hit a little too close to home. My own wedges had grooves that were barely hanging on, basically worn smooth from years of play. I had adjusted my short game to make them work, but I knew I was leaving shots out there.
So, for my birthday, my husband scheduled a wedge fitting. I went in with an open mind, ready to test any brand, any grind, any bounce. It was just time.
The fitting: Not what I expected
Going into the fitting, I assumed it would be all about dialing in distances, comparing how far I hit a 56-degree versus a 60, checking gapping, that sort of thing. It wasn’t like that at all.
Instead, we focused on short-game shots around the green. Different lies, different turf conditions, uphill, downhill, you name it. I hit every type of shot I’d realistically face during a round and I did it using a variety of wedge models and grinds.
The Vokey wedges stood out right away. I hadn’t been playing Vokeys before but it didn’t take long to realize the SM10s were what I needed. The look, the feel and the performance just clicked. What surprised me most was how noticeable the differences in grind were. Some options that I thought would fit my game didn’t work at all while others immediately gave me more control and confidence.
Are you a good golfer?
What does good really mean? We know the pros are good, there’s no debate there. Are they the only ones who get that label? Does a 10 handicap count? How about a 14 handicap who’s only been playing for a year? Or an 85-year-old who shoots his age?
The truth is, “good” in golf is relative and a little slippery to define. So we found a Reddit post where someone asked about the signs that someone is good at golf. Here are some of the top responses.
What Reddit Says: How to spot a good golfer
They don’t brag
Ask them if they’re good, and they’ll shrug it off: “I’m OK” or “I just like to play.” Odds are that’s the lowest handicapper in the group. The golfers who have a long way to go will tell you all about their last round and how if they had just made “that” putt.
Scoring on a bad day
Anyone can shoot their career best once. Good golfers are the ones who turn their “off days” into respectable rounds. They can’t find the center of the clubface, haven’t drained a putt all day, but they still find a way to keep it together.
This past Sunday, while I was coaching, I watched this guy on the range next to me and my student stripe several 7-irons 160 yards dead straight. Then he picked up his driver and sliced five balls into the fairway of the 9th hole, adjacent to the range. When I walked over to help quickly, the problem was obvious — his grip looked like he was strangling the club.
I’ve taught golf for over 20 years, and during this time I’ve found that a significant percentage of swing problems originate with the hands. Yet golfers obsess over backswing plane or hip rotation while ignoring how they hold the club.
These grip mistakes are fixable. Not in six months or after expensive lessons — by the time you tee it up in your next round or two.
The death grip is killing your distance
Standing over a 220-yard water carry? Your hands automatically tighten. It’s human nature, but it’s ruining your swing.
I tell students to think of grip pressure on a one-to-10 scale. Most golfers grip at an eight when they should be at a four. Sam Snead said it was like holding a small bird — tight enough it won’t fly away, loose enough you won’t hurt it.
If you saw Scottie Scheffler finish at 17-under-par and thought Royal Portrush might have been playing soft, the numbers tell a different story.
The field average was +0.512, and several holes ranked among the most difficult played in a major this season. While Scheffler made it look easy, the rest of the field had to grind.
The par-4 14th was the hardest hole of the championship, playing more than three-tenths of a shot over par. Here’s how every hole at the 2025 Open Championship played, ranked from hardest to easiest by scoring average:
Full Hole-by-Hole Breakdown
| Rank | Hole | Par | Yards | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 4 | 466 | 4.303 |
| 2 | 4 | 4 | 502 | 4.263 |
| 3 | 11 | 4 | 475 | 4.248 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 420 | 4.197 |
| 5 | 16 | 3 | 236 | 3.192 |
| 6 | 8 | 4 | 434 | 4.142 |
| 7 | 9 | 4 | 432 | 4.124 |
| 8 | 18 | 4 | 474 | 4.119 |
| 9 | 3 | 3 | 176 | 3.097 |
| 10 | 13 | 3 | 199 | 3.060 |
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 193 | 3.046 |
| 12 | 10 | 4 | 450 | 4.033 |
| 13 | 15 | 4 | 429 | 3.945 |
| 14 | 17 | 4 | 409 | 3.900 |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | 372 | 3.852 |
| 16 | 2 | 5 | 575 | 4.759 |
| 17 | 7 | 5 | 607 | 4.723 |
| 18 | 12 | 5 | 532 | 4.509 |
What the 2025 Open Championship hole stats tell us
A back-nine test of patience
While the front nine at Portrush offered a balanced mix of challenge and opportunity, the inward nine punished anything less than precision. Six of the ten hardest holes came on the back, including Nos. 11, 14, and 16.
The 14th hole, a 466-yard par-4, played to a scoring average of 4.303 and gave up just 30 birdies all week. With 134 bogeys and 12 doubles or worse, it was the kind of hole that players were happy to have behind them.
2025 3M Open tee times for Thursday's first round in Minnesota, featuring Rickie Fowler, Chris Gotterup and more.
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Charlie Woods was well outside the 3-over cut at the U.S. Junior Amateur and was among the 200 players who didn't reach match play.
For golfers looking to get better, "fun" and "practice" don't always go together. Top 100 Teacher Krista Dunton's suggestion can change that.
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Are the Americans trending after Scottie Scheffler won half of golf's majors in 2025? Here's the latest on the Ryder Cup after the Open.
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Tiger Woods’ former coach Butch Harmon called a radio show. He wanted to share a Scottie Scheffler thought after his Open Championship win.
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It's time for the 2025 3M Open! Will Jhonattan Vegas defend his title? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN+ now.
The Ryder Cup officially will be returning to Spain for a second time, with the 2031 event being awarded to the Camiral Golf and Wellness Resort.
The 2025 3M Open begins Thursday at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota. Here are 7 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.
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Maurice DuBois is the co-anchor of CBS Evening News. He's also an unapologetic golf junkie with some firm opinions about the game.
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Ian Baker-Finch is retiring after a nearly three-decades as a golf commentator following his professional playing career.
