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Let’s play a little game I like to call You’re In Charge of the OEM.

The rules are simple. As CEO, chairman of the board and HMFIC, you have the final say on new releases. Your company has three player’s irons, the oldest of which has been current since late 2022.  It’s been a stellar performer for you. Heck, even those guys at MyGolfSpy rated it #2 in their 2024 testing.

Not only is this iron played by your PGA and LPGA tour staff but competitive amateurs and low-handicappers love it. Even avid double-digit handicappers play it.

The calendar, however, says it’s time for an upgrade. As CEO, you have a decision to make. Do you roll the dice on a complete overhaul? That’s bold but it could also make you an ex-CEO. You could just put a pretty new dress on it and call it “new and improved.” You might get away with it for a couple of launch cycles but that’s not really your company’s jam. It never has been.

The best choice, however, might be to just split the difference. Give it enough meaningful upgrades to matter (and make your tour staff happy) and maybe tweak the aesthetics to give it more sex appeal.

For most golfers, a bigger long iron—essentially what a utility iron is—offers only marginal help. These clubs are the least carried in golf for good reason: compared to the alternatives—hybrids and higher-lofted fairway woods—they’re hard to hit, less forgiving and sometimes more frustrating than the long irons they’re meant to replace.

The magic of PING’s iCrossover was different. It cracked the code by being an unusually good option for golfers who couldn’t otherwise hit utility irons while simultaneously working for golfers who already could and just wanted a really good one. That dual appeal has made it stand out in MyGolfSpy testing as a multiple Most Wanted winner and while it’s harder to quantify, it has made the entire category more accessible—perhaps even functional—for average golfers and better players alike.

But the iCrossover had a branding problem. When it first launched, PING was adamant about one thing: “It’s not a driving iron.” The intent was to position a club that was more versatile than a standard driving iron but in trying to be everything to everyone, they may have lost the golfer specifically shopping for a driving iron.

Enter the iDi. PING is rebranding—and dissecting the PING lingo (can we call it PINGO for short?), the name tells the story. You’re getting an i-series (PING’s better player line) driving iron. So yes, PING’s utility is now officially a driving iron although it retains virtually everything that made it more than that.

Sometimes the best innovations come from simply calling things what they are, although there’s plenty more to the iDi story than a name change.

Ever finish a round and think, “Maybe it’s not me. Maybe it’s my ancient driver from 2015”?

Yeah, me too.

Look, I’m not saying new gear will magically fix your slice. But sometimes you need fresh equipment to match your evolving game. (Or to at least feel better about that inevitable shank into the water hazard.)

Here’s the deal: Amazon Prime Day 2025 is happening July 8-11, and the golf deals are absolutely ridiculous. I’m talking legit savings on clubs, rangefinders, shoes—the whole nine yards.

Don’t have time to dig through Amazon’s endless scroll of Prime Day golf deals? I get it. You’ve got better things to do. Like actually playing golf.

How to watch the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship in France, including a full Evian Championship TV schedule, streaming info and more.

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What do you do if your ball lands on a part of the cart path marked as a penalty area? Can you take free relief? Rules Guy has the answer.

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We’re sneaking up on the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage. A little over two months from now, the U.S. will look to defend home turf against the Europeans.

This week, we are taking a look at which players could make each team. It’s still an open competition for the last few spots on each side as we get deeper into the summer.

Let’s start with the Americans. Here is how the team looked two years ago when they lost in Rome.

Scottie Scheffler (0-2-2)Wyndham Clark (1-1-1)Brian Harman (2-2-0)Patrick Cantlay (2-2-0)Max Homa (3-1-1)Xander Schauffele (1-3-0)Sam Burns (1-2-0)Rickie Fowler (0-2-0)Brooks Koepka (1-1-1)Collin Morikawa (1-3-0)Jordan Spieth (0-2-2)Justin Thomas (1-2-1)

Needless to say, things didn’t go well for the U.S. side. They were ambushed in the first session, losing 4-0, and never recovered from that deficit.

In terms’ of captain’s picks, Cameron Young (No. 9) and Keegan Bradley (No. 11) were not selected despite being in the top 12 of the official Ryder Cup standings. None of the captain’s picks had a good showing but neither did Scheffler or Schauffele.

The SuperStroke putter grips are kind of killing it on Tour right now. There have been numerous wins so I just had to try the putter grip Rory McIlroy used to win the Masters. It hasn’t come off since I tried it. However, SuperStroke wants to be known as more than just a putter grip company. They just stepped things up with the launch of the REVL line. I’ve seen it, I’ve tried it, and nothing would stop me from recommending it.

What Is REVL?

REVL is the first major release from SuperStroke since they acquired Lamkin in 2024. Each grip is stamped with a Lamkin 100 badge, an acknowledgment of Lamkin’s century-long legacy of grip engineering. The goal with this REVL series was to combine Lamkin’s legacy with SuperStoke’s attention to feel, design and modern material technology.

What makes REVL stand out?

Genesis+ material: A proprietary rubber that’s soft, tacky, durable, and built for all-weather play.Ultra-Tac X pattern: A raised X-texture that boosts traction and helps maintain consistent grip pressure.Real feedback meets comfort: Designed to feel responsive without being harsh.Cold-weather flexibility: These grips stay playable even when temps drop.Value – Each grip comes in under $10. Yes, really.

The REVL Lineup

There are three grips in the REVL lineup, each built for different preferences. My favorite is the Element and I’ve put it on my 7-iron for now while I decide whether to put these on the rest of my clubs.

REVL Element

Hybrid build: cord + ACE material on the top hand for traction, Genesis+ on the bottom for feelDesigned for all-weather performance and responsivenessIdeal for players who want control but don’t want to feel like they’re holding onto a brick

REVL Player

Full Genesis+ construction, a classic performance-type grip Moderate texture and feedbackClean and simple, for golfers who want something reliable that performs round after round

REVL Comfort

Larger lower hand simulates extra tape wrapsSoft, cushioned feel with great tackIdeal for players looking to reduce grip pressure and tension in the hands

Final thoughts

While I’ve only had the REVL Element style on my 7-iron for a few days, I like it. The blend of control and comfort is hard to beat and they may be going on the rest of my clubs.

As a woman who has played golf for more than 30 years, I can tell you that most golf training aids will work for both men and women. However, this article isn’t necessarily about what works for men or women. It’s about which products address the issues that many women face in their golf game. Swing connection, low point control, tempo, consistency and learning how to generate power the right way. Here are some of my favorite women’s golf training aids of 2025.

Lag Shot Lady

The Lag Shot Lady comes in both a 7-iron and a driver and I tested both. What makes this unique is its whippy shaft and heavier-than-standard feel. It forces you to load the club properly and create lag without overthinking it.

Creating lag is one of the best ways to generate speed and consistency and many women don’t realize they’re losing power by starting the downswing with their arms or hands. My favorite part of this training aid is that you can hit balls with it.

Tour Striker Smart Ball

If you’re swinging with only your arms and wrists, you’re leaving power and control on the table. Many women fall into this habit while trying to create speed.

The Tour Striker Smart Ball is a good training aid to fix that.

Part I of a look at Royal Portrush, the philosophy of out-of-bounds, and how stroke and distance will impact the 2025 Open.

If you were open to it, Monday's opening round of the U.S. Adaptive Open was a salve for whatever ailed you.

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Here's why Tiger Woods' ex-caddie Steve Williams gave wrong yardages when Woods was steamed. It was discussed on GOLF's Subpar.

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A caddie at one of Long Island's proudest golf clubs found no shortage of characters (and stories!) worth remembering.

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Aldrich Potgieter and Brian Campbell won PGA Tour events the last two weeks, and it wound up getting them into The Open next week at Royal Portrush.

Here are the most common challenges golfers face, from beginners to experienced players—plus tips to help overcome them:

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1. Inconsistent Swing

• Challenge: Swing mechanics vary from shot to shot, leading to topped shots, slices, or hooks.

• Solution: Focus on developing a repeatable swing. Use slow-motion practice, video feedback, and a consistent pre-shot routine.

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2. Mental Game Struggles

• Challenge: Pressure, frustration, or fear of failure—especially on tough holes or putts.

• Solution: Practice mental resilience. Breathe deeply, visualize each shot, and commit fully. Treat bad shots as learning moments.

Sometimes, golf equipment companies remember that not every golfer wants to hit it farther. Sometimes they remember that there are players who want their irons to look and feel a certain way.

This is one of those times.

Callaway’s new X Forged and X Forged Max irons represent what the company describes as “single-piece forging in its purest form” and while that might sound like marketing speak, these clubs are clearly designed for golfers who appreciate the fundamentals of iron construction over the latest technology.

A cult classic reborn

X Forged isn’t new to Callaway’s catalog but the latest incarnation represents a return to form. After making its debut in Japan in 2024, this updated version has found its way stateside for 2025. For American golfers, this represents something of a departure from Callaway’s recent iron philosophy.

Where the company’s mainstream offerings have focused on distance and forgiveness, the X Forged models are unapologetically old school. We’re talking 1020 carbon steel, single-piece forging and design cues that speak to the Japanese market’s appreciation for classic iron shaping.

You can have a perfectly fitted set of irons, a driver dialed into your swing and wedges matched to your course conditions and yardages—but if you’re playing the wrong golf ball, you’re leaving performance on the table.

The golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every single shot. It has to be right.

Yet most golfers still choose their ball based on price, feel or because some tour pro uses it. Some chase softness, others prioritize distance, but neither approach guarantees the ball actually fits your game.

If you’ve been wondering whether your golf ball might be holding you back, here are six signs it’s time for a change.

1. You fitted your ball to your driver but not your irons or wedges

One of the most common mistakes in ball selection is starting with the driver. If your logic was, “This one goes far,” you’ve got it backward.

The 9-wood is a bit of a golf underdog. Not many players talk about it, even fewer carry one. I may even go so far as to say it’s still regarded as a high-handicap golf club. However, that seems to be changing. Thanks to its high launch, soft landings and surprising distance, the 9-wood is carving out a spot in some players’ bags, especially as an alternative to 4-irons or even 5-hybrids. In this guide, we’ll break down what a 9-wood is, how far it goes, where it fits in your bag and whether you should get one.

Loft of a 9-wood

Most 9-woods have a loft of 23 to 26 degrees, depending on the brand. This places them just a notch above a typical 7-wood (21 degrees) and in line with many 4-hybrids or even 5-irons.

The high-lofted 9-wood allows the ball to launch higher and land softly, which is exactly what many average male players need when trying to hold greens from 180 to 200 yards out.

Average distance for a 9-wood

A 9-wood usually flies 10 to 15 yards shorter than a 7-wood. Based on distance data from Shot Scope, here is a basic idea of how far a 9-wood would go for a 15-handicap and 25-handicap golfer.

15 handicap: 160 yards25 handicap: 150 yards

Of course, strike quality and swing speed matter.

I recently got the chance to play a brand-new short course near me in Colonial Williamsburg. My quick trip around The Shoe at Golden Horseshoe reminded me of the key elements that, frankly, make short (or par-3) courses so enticing.

Honestly, I’m fully prepared to declare that it’s a much better golf experience than playing the “real” thing.

Here’s why I think short courses are the best way to play golf.

It’s faster

Ain’t nobody got time for a 5-hour round. No, seriously. There are few things I hate more in life than a painfully slow round of golf. In many ways, the short course addresses this problem.

Shorter distances, fewer opportunities to end up in the woods searching for a ball and every hole being a par-3 speed things up.

We’ve all heard enough about the worst decisions in golf: hero shots from the trees, short-sided misses, endless attempts to fly a wedge to tucked pins.

But what about the smart shots?

Let’s flip the script.

Smart shots don’t always make the highlight reel but they do show up on the scorecard. They save strokes, maintain momentum and prevent the proverbial snowman on the scorecard.

Here are three of the smartest shots in golf.

Music on the course can turn an OK round into something memorable. Whether it’s a steady beat to keep my focus or some background vibes while walking between shots, having a reliable golf speaker is a must-have for me. The Rokform G-Rok PRO Bluetooth Golf Speaker caught my eye because of its rugged design and golf-friendly features so I put it to the test.

Here’s what I found.

Built for the golf course

Right away, I noticed how tough the G-Rok PRO feels. It’s got a military-grade build that feels like it’ll hold up to drops and bumps. Plus, it’s water-resistant so when a sudden drizzle hit one round, I wasn’t stressing about ruining it.

For golfers who spend a lot of time outside, this kind of durability is a game-changer. No more worrying about the weather or that inevitable bump when loading or unloading your bag.

Sound quality that packs a punch

Don’t let the rugged exterior fool you — the G-Rok PRO sounds great, delivering a smooth and crisp sound at all audio levels. While I keep it subdued on the course so that I am not bothering anyone two holes over, I’ve tested out the top end at home while working outside. I didn’t notice any significant distortion, a plus for a portable speaker.