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GOLF.com editor Zephyr Melton shares five golf items he's tested, reviewed and loved during the 2025 season.

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Full 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship tee times for Friday's second round in Bermuda, featuring Ryo Hisatsune and more.

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The head-to-head between Rory McIlroy and Marco Penge at the season-ending World Tour Championship has gotten off to an extremely one-sided start. While McIlroy rolled in seven birdies in a 6-under 66, Penge struggled to a 74 in the first round.

TaylorMade wants you to celebrate a legacy … that dates all the way back to … (checks notes) … 2019.

What TaylorMade doesn’t want to do is get overly specific about what that actually means.

So here you go.

The TP5 Collector’s Edition features a dozen golf balls ornately accented in enough gold to outfit a White House ballroom and promises “iconic designs” without getting too (or any other kind of) specific about what it is that makes them iconic.

What you’re buying (sort of)

If you’re looking to spend money while having a minimal idea what it is you’re actually getting, this is the limited-edition collection for you.

How to watch the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship on Thursday, including full Butterfield Bermuda Championship TV coverage.

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We all know the classic mistakes when building a golf simulator: buying the wrong launch monitor, skipping on a quality screen, choosing the wrong software. But the most common issues go beyond the equipment itself; they come from how the space is built.

Unfortunately, even the best gear won’t fix mistakes made during setup.

Here are five mistakes that can ruin your indoor golf experience before you take your first swing.

1. Underestimating the room (and why it messes with your swing)

This is the biggest mistake people make. You measure your garage or spare room and think, “That should fit,” and start ordering gear. But once everything is set up, you realize there’s no room to swing freely.

Low ceilings and tight walls change your swing. When I was a kid, I managed to fit a net into my parents’ garage for winter practice but I had only about an inch of clearance. While I had a way to practise all winter, it did cause some issues in my swing.

The golf ball is the most important piece of equipment in your bag. It’s the only thing you use on every shot and MyGolfSpy’s 2025 Ball Test proved again that even within a brand name, there is a lot of variation in performance.

TaylorMade’s 2025 ball testing lineup included TP5, TP5x, Tour Response and SpeedSoft. The brand took a step forward this year, showing clearer separation in spin, flight and distance throughout its range.

Here’s what the data revealed about how each TaylorMade golf ball performs across swing speeds.

High-speed testing (115 mph driver/90 mph 7-iron)

At high swing speeds, TaylorMade’s four models were divided cleanly by spin. TP5x produced the lowest driver spin of the urethane models while TP5 held a slightly higher flight with added iron spin. Tour Response offered the lowest overall spin from the tee.

TaylorMade TP5x → Averaged 2,524 rpm of driver spin with total distance near 313 yards. Its 6,200-rpm iron spin placed it toward the lower end of the tour-ball range, favoring a flatter overall trajectory.TaylorMade TP5 → Registered slightly higher driver spin and the highest iron spin among TaylorMade’s tested models. Players generating higher speeds can expect more stopping control on approach shots.TaylorMade Tour Response → Produced 2,407 rpm driver spin and the longest total distance in TaylorMade’s group; the iron flight is on the lower side compared to the two tour models.TaylorMade SpeedSoft → Recorded the lowest driver spin overall with a total distance of around 317 yards. It maintained 6,497 rpm of 7-iron spin, nearly identical to the tour balls in this part of the test.

In this speed group, TP5 and TP5x were among the higher-flying TaylorMade balls while Tour Response separated itself through lower driver spin and added total distance.

Not every golfer has the space or the spare $15,000 for a full-blown home simulator setup. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring the range indoors. Thanks to a new generation of budget-friendly launch monitors, nets and hitting mats, building a capable simulator space at home has never been more accessible. Whether you’re chasing data, fixing a rusty winter swing or just want a reliable way to hit balls year-round, these options under $5,000 prove you don’t need tour pro money to build a setup worth bragging about.

SkyTrak+ SIG10 Golf Simulator Package

The SkyTrak+ SIG10 Golf Simulator Package lets you step into true home-simulator territory without breaking your budget. This ready-to-go bundle pairs the SkyTrak+ launch monitor with its dual Doppler radar and photometric camera-tracking club and ball data—with the SIG10 premium enclosure and premium hitting mat options. With indoor/outdoor tracking, realistic course-play software and a compact footprint (roughly 10×8 feet), you get a highly accurate, immersive indoor setup for well under the five-grand mark.

SkyTrak+ SIG12 Golf Simulator Package

If you’ve got the room for it, the SkyTrak+ SIG12 takes the same plug-and-play simplicity of the smaller SIG10 setup and scales it up for a more immersive feel. The SkyTrak+ launch monitor combines dual Doppler radar with a photometric camera system to capture precise ball and club data and the larger SIG12 enclosure gives you a true-to-life hitting experience. With a footprint around 12×9 feet, indoor/outdoor capability and full simulator software options, it’s an impressive, all-in-one build that still comes in comfortably under the five-grand mark.

SkyTrak+ SIG8 Golf Simulator

Don’t have a massive room and don’t want to overspend? The SkyTrak+ SIG8 Simulator bundle delivers big performance in a small footprint. It pairs the SkyTrak+ launch monitor with dual Doppler radar and photometric camera-tracking of club and ball data with the SIG8 premium enclosure and choice of hitting mat. With indoor/outdoor capability, trusted simulation software and a footprint of roughly 8×8 feet, it’s a smart, high-accuracy indoor setup for well under the five-grand mark.

Flightscope Mevo+ Garage Golf Simulator Package

The Flightscope Mevo+ Garage Golf Simulator Package turns your garage into a serious practice zone. This bundle circles around the Mevo+ launch monitor equipped with dual-Doppler radar and more than 20 ball-and-club data parameters paired with a retractable impact screen, short-throw projector and landing pad/hitting mat. Built for garage door–width setups with an optional screen size up to 14 feet, it offers pro-level analytics and immersive play without the six-figure price. Take your game indoors for well under the five-grand mark.

Whether the woman you’re buying for has been playing golf for decades or just picked up the game, finding the right gift can be tricky. The best golf gifts blend function, comfort and style combined into something she’ll actually use and love. From tech tools to travel gear to apparel that performs, here are great options for every type of golfer.

Pair Eyewear

Pair Eyewear’s snap-on magnetic frame covers let women golfers switch styles in seconds. They’re perfect for players who want stylish UV protection that looks just as good off the course. Lightweight and comfortable, with dozens of design options, they make a fun, customizable gift and select styles are up to 30% off right now.

CALIA Women’s Scuba Pique Quarter-Zip

The CALIA Scuba Pique Quarter-Zip is one of those staples that fits every part of a golfer’s life. Its soft, structured fabric and flattering cut make it perfect for layering on cool mornings or post-round errands. Moisture-wicking and easy-care, it’s both practical and polished.

Johnnie-O Women’s Performance Quarter-Zip

Johnnie-O’s performance quarter-zip shows why the brand has become a go-to for premium layering pieces. With UPF 50 sun protection, four-way stretch and moisture-wicking fabric, it moves easily and looks great doing it. Clean lines and princess seams keep it flattering for both course and travel wear.

Shot Scope G6 GPS Watch

The Shot Scope G6 GPS Watch helps golfers make smarter decisions with accurate yardages and course mapping. Now $149.99 (save $30), it’s a thoughtful pick for anyone looking to lower scores or track progress. Easy to use, lightweight, data-driven and a great option for any golfer.

You’ve probably seen the adidas Tech Response 3.0 sitting near the top of Amazon’s golf-shoe charts. It’s affordable, easy to find and loaded with thousands of reviews that make it sound like a no-brainer.

To be fair, it’s fine.

If you play a couple of times a month or need a quick replacement pair before a weekend trip, it’ll get you through the round. But if you’re walking 18 regularly or want a shoe that feels built for golf instead of just shaped like one, you’ve got better options.

The Amazon Favorite: adidas Tech Response 3.0

At less than $70, the Tech Response 3.0 does what it’s designed to do. It’s a basic, comfortable golf shoe at a bargain price. The outsole has enough traction for dry days and the mesh-synthetic upper keeps weight down.

But durability is the sticking point. Testers and frequent walkers notice faster wear, especially in the outsole tread and heel cushioning. There’s also no mention of waterproof protection, something you’ll start wanting after just one dewy morning round.

In this edition of Play Smart, Dr. Greg Rose from the Titleist Performance Institute explains two swing changes to add spin to your wedges.

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Are you ‘winterizing?’ Kelan McDonagh, a GOLF Teacher to Watch and the director of instruction at Metedeconk National, showed me how.

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Tiger Woods will soon be eligible for the senior tour, and one major winner wants him to "dip a toe" and see if it's for him.

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Harbour Town, home of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage, reopened following a restoration involving Davis Love III as a player-consultant.

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The Indiana Fever star was back for her second outing in the LPGA's Annika pro-am.

Kai Trump doesn't have any expectations at this week's Annika, but she did glean advice from Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam.

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A marshal at a course in Colorado was told by a doctor he might have died, if not for the work of Tommy, his Labrador retriever service dog.

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For Rory McIlroy to be denied another seasonlong Race to Dubai title, Marco Penge is going to have to pull off the biggest win yet.

Subpar podcast co-hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz make their favorite bets for the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship.

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The new Bushnell “Circle B” Launch Pro launch monitors are being released today and, frankly, we’re a little perplexed.

Not about the quality or performance of the products, mind you. The Bushnell Launch Pro is a superb launch monitor, finishing just a whisker behind the Garmin R50 in MyGolfSpy testing last year. What has us flummoxed is that, as far as we can see, the new “Circle B” models are virtually the same as the models they’re replacing, just with a new color scheme.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Aside from packaging, the only new addition we can see is a new, lower-priced software subscription tier.

Let’s take a closer look.