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LPGA golfers will compete for a record $131 million in purse money over 33 events in 2025, the circuit's 75th anniversary season.

It's time for the 2024 LPGA CME Group Tour Championship -- here's how to watch on ESPN+.

L.A.B. Golf announces their new OZ.1 and OZ.1i putter models.The OZ.1i is the first L.A.B. Golf putter with an insert.The OZ.1i will be available in December with the OZ.1 following in January.

Let’s get something out of the way. The release of the L.A.B. Golf OZ1.1 and OZ.1i has nothing to do with the release of Wicked in theaters this week. I’m sure L.A.B. Golf doesn’t mind the publicity generated by the unintentional crossover but neither Munchkins nor flying monkeys were involved in the production of these putters.

Yes, that does make me a little sad. Don’t worry. I’ll be sure not to rust myself.

Instead, the inspiration for the new L.A.B. Golf OZ head design came from the wickedly handsome and very Australian golfer Adam Scott.

Scott made the switch to a L.A.B. Golf long putter in 2023. Since then, he has collaborated with the team at L.A.B. to come up with the putter you are looking at today.

“We’ve always challenged ourselves to develop putters that resonate with world-class golfers while retaining all the performance benefits of Lie Angle Balance. Collaborating with Adam Scott was an inspiring and rewarding process for our team, and it provided invaluable insights into the nuances of shape, feel, sound, and performance from one of the most experienced and respected players on the PGA Tour.” Sam Hahn, CEO of L.A.B. Golf

Amateur golfers often misunderstand wedge grinds. From what a wedge grind actually is to how it impacts your shots, this aspect of the game is typically left to the professionals and custom fitters. However, having a basic understanding of wedge grinds and knowing which types can improve your performance on the course can be helpful.

What is wedge grind?

The wedge grind refers to the shaping of the bottom of the wedge, also known as the sole. The sole shape affects how the club interacts with the turf and the ball. When choosing the right wedge grind, factors such as turf conditions, your angle of attack and the type of shots you want to hit should all be considered.

Does wedge grind matter?

If you’ve never paid attention to the wedge grinds in your bag, you might wonder if it really makes a difference. However, club fitters and top players would argue that it certainly does. The right wedge grind can improve your scoring and consistency around the greens. Here’s why it matters.

Performance in soft/firm conditions

Soft conditions require wedge grinds with a higher bounce to help prevent the club from digging too much into the ground. You’ll also find that the higher bounce typically works well from soft sand.

Lower bounce grinds allow for cleaner contact with the ball. On compacted surfaces and firm turf, the lower bounce grinds help ensure ball-first contact.

The search for affordable gear that enhances comfort, style and performance is over. Our team has discovered the top 15 golf accessories under $25 for your bag. Clean your grooves, shield from the sun and keep your hands blister-free without breaking the bank.

1. For the golfer hitting more mud than balls 

Caddy Splash Golf Water Brush

The water in this brush softens the mud in your grooves while the bristles displace grime, leaving your clubface clean to launch the ball.

 2. For the player who values style

NIKE Men’s Golf Hat

Dri-Fit polyester removes moisture from your forehead, keeping you cool and dry. The low-profile design sits comfortably on your head presenting a stylish finish.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about some of the YouTube golf channels that are trending in the right direction with viewership.

This week is the other side of the equation.

While many of these channels still boast outstanding overall numbers in terms of viewership and engagement, they have seen a decline in popularity this year.

This is not meant as a slight at these channels. They are still doing some great work and, in several cases, are incredibly popular. Success is also not measured exclusively in viewership: engagement, subscriptions, sponsorships, merchandise sales and other factors are important.

Also, these viewership numbers only take a channel’s own videos into account. Collaborations where characters show up on another channel don’t factor into these stats.

In 2024, it’s easy to claim that golfers are hitting the ball further than ever but we wanted to put that to the test. We compared the longest driving PGA Tour players for each season since 1989. Here’s what we found.

The distance between Humenik and Cameron Champ

Here’s the big question: How much has distance changed in the last 35 years?

Looking at the differences seen below between Ed Humenik (who posted an average of 280.9 yards in 1989) and Cameron Champ (who averaged 323.3 yards in 2024), it’s clear how much the game has evolved. The gap between these two is 42.4 yards.

John Daly’s dominance

John Daly absolutely dominates this list. He was the first to break the 300-yard mark in driving distance and his name appears 11 times. If you ever doubted his legacy as one of the longest hitters in golf history, this list will prove you wrong.

What’s more impressive (though not reflected in the list) is that in some of the years when Daly claimed the title of the longest driver on Tour, he won by eight to 10 yards.

Tyrrell Hatton is the only player from LIV Golf who will play in a Ryder Cup warmup event in January overseen by Europe captain Luke Donald.

News of reduced field sizes gives the impression of an insular enclave getting away from pure competition. Plus, Comcast is set to announce a spinoff of its major championship-hosting cable channels.

From reduced field sizes to making it harder to get cards, we take a closer look at some of the changes coming to the PGA Tour in 2026.

Ludvig Aberg, who had surgery on his knee in September, spent four weeks away from the game and will return to defend his title at the RSM Classic this week.

How much money would you pay to play on one of GOLF's Top 100 Courses in the U.S.? We asked, and you answered.

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Brian Harman used his RSM Classic press conference to raise awareness and ask for prayers for a woman who tried to save his son.

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The RSM Classic begins on Thursday in Georgia. Here are 5 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.

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What's the top bucket-list course (and hole) from our Top 100 list that GOLF.com readers would like to play? We found out.

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We all want to bomb the golf ball, but it requires generating more power. To help, here are our top speed-training aids from Fairway Jockey.

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Brian Harman asked for prayers for the woman who is now in a coma after helping to save his son from drowning.

What do you do if you hit your ball OB off the tee, but discover the ball in-bounds on a different hole? Rules Guy has the answer.

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In December, 44 two-person teams will compete at Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills in Arizona in a 36-hole scramble competition.

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