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Golf with Mini-Challenges: Fun Ideas to Spice Up Your Rounds

Adding mini-challenges during your golf rounds makes the game more engaging, competitive, and enjoyable. Here are some fun challenge ideas you can incorporate:

1. Closest to the Pin

On every par-3, compete with your group to see who lands their ball closest to the hole. Add a point for each win.

2. Fairway Finder

Award a point to anyone who lands in the fairway on par-4 and par-5 holes. Miss the fairway? No points!

3. No 3-Putt Challenge

The first player to 3-putt loses a point or buys the next round of drinks at the clubhouse.

Bryson DeChambeau will represent the United States at this year's Ryder Cup regardless of whether he secures an automatic qualifying spot for the event.

When Scottie Scheffler showed up at Royal Portrush, there weren’t many questions about how he’d play. He’s already won a major this year and he needed this one to get one step closer to the career grand slam.

But there was one subtle change that separated this week from the last major he won. When you’re dealing with links golf, firm turf, and coastal winds, that one small move can make all the difference.

A driving iron vs. hybrid/fairway wood week

Earlier this week, we took a deeper look at how pros approach bag setup for The Open Championship. At most Tour stops, you might see a few tweaks, an extra wedge, a mini driver, maybe a loft adjustment. But at The Open, those small decisions suddenly carry more weight.

The question that came up repeatedly this week: driving iron or hybrid?

Some players wanted more height into firm, elevated greens. Others prioritized control and trajectory management. It’s not always an obvious answer.

On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler's march on Royal Portrush was a masterclass and further proof that his approach to the game he continues to conquer is unlike anyone else's.

Breakthrough Golf Technology (BGT) says their Paradox putters represent new innovation in putter design technology. Our recent Zero Torque Putter Buyer’s Guide suggests BGT may be on to something. The BGT Paradox mallet scored in the top five from close range.

On the surface, the BGT Paradox putters are zero-torque designs. Obviously, lots of other companies are rolling out zero-torque putters this year. Yet another one in the putter corral is barely newsworthy at this point.

According to BGT, what makes their new Paradox putters different is the incorporation of Principal Axis Technology. The idea is that this new technology allows the putter to remain balanced, not just at address, but also while in motion.

Since most of the time one needs to move a putter to hit a ball, this new technology sounds intriguing.

Before you dismiss this as marketing hogwash, BGT has a history of innovation when it comes to putters. BGT’s Stability Shaft played a large role in golfers (and manufacturers) making the transition from steel to graphite putter shafts.

When diagnosing driver issues, it’s essential to remember that problems aren’t always directly related to the clubhead. The golf club shaft plays a big role in performance. That’s why a proper fitting that examines both the driver head and shaft is important. Our 2025 Best Golf Drivers testing revealed substantial differences in performance depending on swing speed. If your driver feels mismatched, either too slow or too fast for your swing speed, look for these signs.

Your launch angle is too high or too low

Using a launch monitor can quickly identify whether your launch angle is optimal for your swing speed. According to TrackMan, the recommended driver launch angles based on swing speeds are:

Swing Speed (mph)	Optimal Launch Angle (degrees)
105+	10–16
97–104	12–16
84–96	13–16
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