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Jumpman, Jumpman, Jumpman. Them boys up to something.

In fact, Jordan Brand has been up to something behind the scenes for the last eight years developing, evolving, testing and iterating prototypes and models for the new Air Rev golf shoe.

While the brand under the NIKE umbrella has remained in the golf conversation by turning classic silhouettes and models like the Air Jordan 1 Low, Air Jordan 14 and Jordan NU Retro 1 into golf footwear, Jordan Brand believes its innovative Air Rev will usher in a new era for Jordan Brand and, ultimately, NIKE.

“It’s something that only we can do as a brand that’s unlocked by one of our oldest and most tried and true technologies—just used in a different way,” Matt Plumb, NIKE Men’s Sport Footwear Director, said during the Air Rev’s unveiling at Michael Jordan’s private golf club The Grove XXIII. “We do see this as an opportunity as a technology platform we can stand on for multiple years and there’s other versions that we could potentially work through.”

Rather than looking like a tried-and-true Jordan Brand silhouette, the Air Rev, available for $250 beginning May 14 at jordan.com and select retail partners throughout North America, is unlike anything the brand has done.

If you’re trying to add distance off the tee, Rory McIlroy’s not a bad guy to learn from. He’s fresh off completing the career Grand Slam and has more speed than most.

This video was filmed in January but the tips are just as relevant today. Here’s a quick recap of four adjustments Rory leans on when he wants to bump up his ball speed.

Move the ball up

Rory’s first move is simple. Shove the ball forward until it’s just off the left heel and let the club shaft and lead arm form one straight line.

That visual keeps him behind the ball, encouraging an upward strike. Rory looks at his club path as a runway for gaining more speed. A forward ball position can add launch and cut spin without changing your swing plane.

Widen the base

One of the easiest ways to lose speed is to have your lower body sliding too much. Rory solves it by nudging his trail foot a touch wider before he takes the club back.

It was fun to see Justin Thomas win again. His 16th career victory reminded everyone of just how dangerous he is when every part of his game clicks. At the RBC Heritage, the putter was hot and it showed. A perfectly rolled 30-footer on the first playoff hole sealed the deal and ended a nearly three-year winless drought.

As I watched Thomas play on Sunday, something about his putting stroke stood out – something every golfer could (and probably should) copy.

The move Thomas makes on every single putt

Watch JT on the greens and you’ll notice it. He doesn’t peek. Not even a little. He keeps his head down until the putter has passed his lead foot on every putt, short or long.

It’s not revolutionary. Plenty of pros do this. But very few are as disciplined about it and that’s what makes it worth copying.

Do you know how hard it is not to glance up when you’ve got a 30-footer for your first win in more than 1,000 days? Exactly. Thomas didn’t flinch. He trusts his stroke and lets the ball do what it’s going to do.

There’s a fine line between hitting your driver farther and hitting it all over the map. If you want to gain distance without losing accuracy, there are proven ways to do it. Take your time with each step and drill. This isn’t about gaining 20 yards overnight. Even one yard at a time can make a noticeable difference in your game.

Flare out your lead foot

When your lead foot is square, it blocks your hip rotation. Sometimes the upper body jumps in to compensate and you pull it or strike the driver with an open clubface. When you flare out the lead foot 20 to 30 degrees, it makes it easier to rotate through while staying in balance.

I like to set up square first and then turn the lead foot slightly so I know my stance parallel to the target line.

Get a better coil

The drill below from Top Speed Golf is one I’ve had my son work on. He’s 11 and wants to gain more power. This split-handed grip drill helps players feel a better coil.

If you want to swing harder but aren’t sure how to go about it, I would suggest working on this drill to engage the big muscles and stay on plane at the same time.

Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo led the Zurich Classic after the opening round Thursday, while defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry were six shots back.

Haeran Ryu and Yan Liu each shot bogey-free 7-under 65 to share the lead during the suspended first round of the Chevron Championship as top-ranked Nelly Korda struggled to a 77 on Thursday in her title defense.

Haeran Ryu played Thursday at the Chevron Championship next to her childhood hero — and beat her.

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Looking for some tips on how to hit your wedges closer to the pin? Copy the technique of 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir.

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Yani Tseng was once the best golfer in the world. After losing her game, the grind continues. Now with a drastic putting change.

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Expansion of the tech-infused TGL will start with one additional team, while bringing in LPGA stars for a women's league also is under consideration.

Full 2025 Chevron Championship tee times for Friday's second round in Texas, featuring Nelly Korda, Charley Hull and more.

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Bernie Najar tackles five of the biggest power myths and give you swing advice that will help your amp up your ball speed this season.

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Full 2025 Zurich Classic tee times for Friday's second round in Louisiana, featuring Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and more.

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Nelly Korda won the Chevron Championship in 2024. Check out the list of winners throughout the tournament's history.

With drivers, the signs are obvious. Your carry numbers drop, forgiveness disappears and the launch monitor makes it clear that technology has moved on. Wedges wear down more subtly. Grooves fade one bunker shot at a time. Launch creeps up, stopping power fades, and most golfers (me included) don’t notice until it’s too late. One day, that hop-and-stop pitch rolls out 10 feet too far. Or you short-side yourself and suddenly realize you don’t have a shot that’ll stop fast enough anymore.

Here are eight signs it’s time to replace your wedge.

1. Your grips are slick (Never re-grip a wedge)

Grip life and groove life run on almost the same clock. If the rubber feels glassy and slick, the face is almost certainly costing you some spin and performance. Titleist testing shows scoring-wedge performance falls off after about 75 rounds.

That said, if your wedge has been sitting in the garage for years, the grip may be worn out, even if the grooves are still intact. Age alone doesn’t wear wedge grooves; use does.

2. Visible wear and tear

Wedge guru Bob Vokey’s rule is, “If it looks worn, it probably is.”

TaylorMade is crossing sports boundaries with a newly announced licensing agreement with the NFL, creating a collection that marries America’s favorite sport with golf equipment. As both sports continue to see significant fan crossover, this partnership aims to capitalize on fans’ dual passions while bringing increased visibility to both brands – as if the NFL needed help.

Initial product offerings

The first wave of NFL-branded products focuses on TaylorMade’s ball lineup with two distinct offerings hitting the market.

SpeedSoft Ink NFL balls

The initial release includes SpeedSoft Ink golf balls featuring designs for 10 select NFL teams: New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs. No word if Taylor Swift features in the design of that last one.

TP5 and TP5x MySymbol NFL balls

The premium offering in the NFL collection features TaylorMade’s tour-level TP5 and TP5x balls with NFL team designs available for all 32 franchises. Like other MySymbol offerings, the NFL version features a single team logo in place of the standard player number.

The missing piece

While the initial product lineup looks solid, there is what to me is a glaring omission. TaylorMade hasn’t announced any NFL logo options for their TP5 Pix balls. That seems like a natural fit (or at least it should have been) given the company’s commitment to visual alignment technology. Imagine a TP5 Pix with the Patriots logo or the Cowboys star strategically placed for alignment purposes. Actually, with those two specific examples, I kind of hate the idea but with better teams (Buffalo, for example), I think it would be good.

Golf Pride's new Reverse Taper Small putter grip helped our tester optimize his hands through the putting stroke.

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Women make up nearly a third of the recreational golfers in America, and at the Desert Classic, hundreds of them showed up to play—and party.

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How to watch the 2025 LIV Golf Mexico City tournament this week, including a full LIV Golf Mexico City TV schedule and streaming info.

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How to watch the 2025 Chevron Championship on Thursday, including full Chevron Championship TV coverage and streaming info for Round 1.

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