Jon Rahm won the LIV individual title despite never topping the podium. After winning the team title, he believes that asterisk is gone.

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Rory McIlroy had a tough finish at East Lake, but he has lots of golf ahead as he reminded reporters before jetting to the U.S. Open.

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The 2025 PGA Tour season is in the books! These stats tell a revealing story about the game and the names we cared about this year.

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Understanding how golfers of different skill levels use their wedges can highlight where your setup might need adjusting. Using Shot Scope’s wedge loft gapping data, we can see what lofts golfers carry, how often each wedge is used inside 50 yards and the average distances golfers achieve across handicaps.

This breakdown gives you a clear picture of wedge trends, helping you compare your bag setup with players of similar ability.

About the wedge gapping data

Shot Scope has helped us gather this data showing how golfers at different levels set up and use their wedges. For each loft from 48 through 60 degrees, the data reports:

Club Loft — the loft in degrees.% of Users Carrying — share of golfers in that handicap group who carry that wedge (players may carry multiple lofts).% of Shots Hit Within 50 yards — among all shots from 50 yards and in, the percentage taken with that wedge (adds up to ~100% for each group).P-Avg Distance (yards) — the “performance average” distance for that wedge, which includes chips, pitches and other short shots. (This is different from Shot Scope’s full-swing distance data.)

This framework lets you compare how often each wedge is carried, how it’s used in scoring range and how far it typically goes across handicap levels.

25-handicap wedge gapping chart

Higher-handicap golfers tend to rely on higher-lofted wedges, with the 56 and 60 seeing the most use. Average distances are shorter, with a heavy concentration of shots inside 50 yards taken with those lofts.

This week, I had the chance to put the new Vice Kids Clubs to the test on the course with my two kids. Both of them currently play U.S. Kids Golf clubs with a PING mixed in. Here’s what stood out.

Great job, Vice, on the looks

As much as golf has shaped who I am, the only thing I truly want for my kids is that the game stays fun. If they ever thought golf wasn’t fun, it would be literally game-over for us. Here’s the truth that all parents know: if you want kids to have fun with golf, the clubs need to look good, too.

The very first thing both kids said when they saw the Vice set was: “These are cool.” They’re right. Vice absolutely nailed the design. The bold bags and sharp-looking clubs made my kids excited to pick them up and play.

If you’re trying to get a kid hooked on the game of golf, these clubs will help.

Drivers, woods and hybrid

The woods and hybrid were the biggest winners in testing. Both kids pulled their U.S. Kids drivers out of the bag and replaced them with the Vice driver. They liked the sound and feel better and they noticed a little extra roll on their drives.

When I was growing up on Long Island, the five public courses at Bethpage State Park felt like home. From junior tournaments to Monday rounds on the infamous Black course while I was at St. John’s University in New York, I’ve played them all more times than I can count. Each course has a memory tied to it. The Red quickly became my favorite, the Yellow gave me my first round under 80, and the Black … the Black was usually just frustrating.

Just in time for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage from Sept. 23 to 28, Shot Scope has released new data that makes sense of my frustration (and that of just about anyone else who’s experienced it). For the average golfer, the Black isn’t just hard; it’s almost unplayable.

The sign outside says it all: “The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers.” The Shot Scope data shows that’s indisputable.

Half the fairways are out of reach

At Bethpage Black, the average golfer can’t reach half of the fairways when playing from the professional tees. The data indicates that seven of the 14 driving holes are unreachable for most players, with an average driving distance of 204 yards.

Almost every one of those holes is a par-4 yet, for an amateur, they effectively become par-5s. You’re hitting your driver and one more shot to reach the fairway. Then you’re faced with a long approach into a green that’s well-guarded.

Brooke Henderson broke a surprisingly long drought with a dramatic showing in her home open — and had her dreaming of something sweet.

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Jon Rahm and Legion XIII outlasted Bryson DeChambeau and the Crushers in a playoff Sunday in the LIV Golf League team final.

After many near misses, Tommy Fleetwood finally notched his first PGA Tour victory Sunday after posting a 2-under 68 to finish 18 under in the Tour Championship, three strokes ahead of Russell Henley and Patrick Cantlay at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.

Brooke Henderson won her second CPKC Women's Open title Sunday, beating Minjee Lee by a stroke for her first victory in more than 2 1/2 years.

Stewart Cink successfully defended his title in The Ally Challenge for his second PGA Tour Champions victory of the year, beating Ernie Els with a par on the first hole of a playoff Sunday.

Becky Morgan of Wales ran away with the U.S. Senior Women's Open on Sunday, closing with a 3-under 70 for a six-stroke victory over Juli Inkster at the San Diego Country Club in Chula Vista, California.

Some of the biggest names in sports took to social media to salute Tommy Fleetwood after his FedEx Cup victory.

Strong play by several contenders makes Captain Keegan Bradley's decision even more difficult while Luke Donald has his share of tough calls coming.

Rasmus Højgaard secured the remaining automatic qualification place in Europe's Ryder Cup team by finishing in a tie for 13th at the British Masters, which was won by Alex Norén on Sunday.

Palm Springs, California, is renowned for its exceptional golf courses, attracting enthusiasts from around the globe. With its year-round sunshine and stunning desert landscapes, it offers an unparalleled golfing experience.

Why Choose Palm Springs for Your Golf Trip?

• Abundant Courses: Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley boast over 100 golf courses, catering to all skill levels and preferences. From championship layouts designed by golf legends to more relaxed resort courses, there's a course for everyone.
• Ideal Weather: The desert climate provides consistent warm temperatures and minimal rainfall, making it perfect for golfing almost any day of the year. The cooler winter months (October to April) are particularly popular.
• Stunning Scenery: Play amidst breathtaking backdrops of majestic mountains, swaying palm trees, and vibrant desert flora. Many courses offer panoramic views that enhance the golfing experience.
• Luxury Resorts: Palm Springs is home to numerous world-class resorts that offer exceptional golf packages, spa services, fine dining, and other amenities, ensuring a luxurious stay.

Top Golf Courses in Palm Springs

Here are a few of the highly-rated golf courses in the Palm Springs area:

 

Course Name

The type of grass used on a golf course plays a crucial role in the playing experience, affecting ball roll, turf resilience, and maintenance requirements. Different areas of the course, such as greens, fairways, and roughs, often utilize distinct grass varieties to optimize their specific functions.

Greens

Greens demand a very fine, dense, and resilient grass that can withstand constant mowing and foot traffic while providing a smooth, true putting surface.

 

• Bentgrass: This is one of the most common grasses used on golf greens due to its fine texture and ability to be cut very short. It creates a smooth and fast putting surface.
• Creeping Bentgrass: Known for its aggressive lateral growth, which helps it recover quickly from damage.
• Colonial Bentgrass: More upright growth habit, often found in cooler climates.
• Poa Annua (Annual Bluegrass): While often considered a weed in many turf situations, it can be managed to create acceptable putting surfaces, especially in cooler regions. It has a distinctive light green color.
• Bermudagrass: In warmer climates, ultradwarf bermudagrass varieties are specifically bred for greens. They can be mowed very short and provide excellent heat tolerance.

Fairways

Fairways require a turf that can withstand divots and traffic while offering a consistent lie for shots. These grasses are typically mowed slightly higher than greens.

 

Keegan Bradley made birdies on the final three holes at East Lake on Saturday to post a 7-under 63 in the third round, leaving him in fourth place at 13 under, three strokes off the lead.

Matt Fitzpatrick will head into Sunday's final round of the British Masters with a one-stroke lead after posting a 4-under 68 on Saturday and boosting his hopes of becoming one of captain Luke Donald's picks for the Ryder Cup.

Brooke Henderson and Minjee Lee were tied atop the CPKC Women's Open leaderboard after they both shot a 65 on Saturday.