Inside every Payntr golf shoe is a power-enhancing propulsion plate. What's it like to wear them? Our editor tried a pair.

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Ahead of this week’s DP World Tour event in India, there were moments of introspection from Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Ben Griffin.

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Some of the world’s best players are competing on a course this week that will neutralize one of the most important weapons in their bags.

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With pro golf facing a tenuous moment in its history, Rory McIlroy's comments about the NFL highlighted a difficult tightrope walk.

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If you struggle to hit solid shots out of the rough, it could be because your angle of attack is too shallow.

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Hidden in the tall pines of western Washington is a prison that uses golf as rehab for returning inmates to society. We went there.

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We asked GOLF's writers: Which polo in your closet do you find yourself reaching for time and again? Here are their top picks for 2025.

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To truly enjoy and improve your golf game, having the right equipment is paramount. This guide outlines the essential gear every golfer should consider.

1. Golf Clubs

A standard set of golf clubs typically includes the following:

 

Club Type	Description

Rory McIlroy says he "would love to be" captain of the European Ryder Cup team someday, just not until sometime in "the mid-2030s."

2025 DP World India Championship tee times for Thursday's first round in India, featuring Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and more.

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The golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every shot and differences in trajectory (peak height and descent angle) and spin show up most with irons. The point of this article isn’t to tell you not to play with any specific model. These balls all have strengths. It’s about understanding why some designs can read “short” with irons for certain golfers and what you might try instead to better match your game.

Two quick truths from the 2025 Golf Ball Test:

In general, “soft is slow” and spin/flight windows vary more across balls than most golfers expect.Driver results don’t always predict iron results. A ball that’s a rocket off the tee can fly flatter with irons and cost you carry and stopping power.

Below, we break down five balls that often show shorter iron distance for specific swing profiles. We also suggest alternatives that add the height or spin your irons may need.

Srixon Z-STAR DIVIDE

For high and mid swing speed golfers, the Srixon Z-Star DIVIDE trends toward shorter iron distances. The unique two-color cover often presents a lower peak height with irons. Even when contact is solid, a flatter window plus shallower descent could mean less carry for players.

Try instead (if you like Srixon and premium urethane):

Tiger Woods has announced that he has endured yet another back surgery, making this his seventh since April 2014. And his back hasn’t been the only issue over the years—a February 2021 car crash shattered his right leg and ankle, leading to multiple surgeries.

Since that accident nearly five years ago, Tiger has played 15 golf tournaments. Four of them have been the 36-hole father-son event in Orlando where he plays alongside his son, Charlie, while getting to use a cart.

It’s become obvious that we can finally say Woods is done as a competitive golfer at the highest level.

His body has been through unfathomable abuse and there is nothing left to prove, especially after he came back from the dead (figuratively) to win the 2018 Tour Championship and 2019 Masters. The last time he played anything close to a full schedule was 2020. The last time he made a cut was 18 months ago. He is 2,048th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

I could go on, but we all know the reality here: Tiger Woods has nothing left in the tank.

A golf slice is a common frustration for many golfers, causing the ball to curve sharply to the right for right-handed players (and left for left-handed players). This guide offers practical tips and drills to help you correct your slice and achieve straighter, more consistent shots.

Understanding the Slice

A slice typically occurs when the clubface is open relative to the swing path at impact. This imparts sidespin on the ball, leading to its curved flight. Common causes include:

 

• Outside-in swing path: The club travels from outside the target line to inside.
• Open clubface: The clubface is pointing right of the target at impact (for right-handed players).
• Improper grip: A weak grip can lead to an open clubface.
• Casting or over-the-top move: Starting the downswing with the hands and arms, rather than rotating the body.

Grip Adjustments

A strong grip is fundamental to preventing a slice.

 

Does the Ryder Cup captaincy lead to literal nightmares? Luke Donald said he’s had one, and he shared it ahead of this week’s DP World Tour event.

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Reducing three-putts is all about having better speed on the greens. This drill will help you dial in your touch with just a thread and tees.

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Viktor Hovland called his withdrawal from Sunday singles at the Ryder Cup "upsetting," but doesn't see an easy fix for the envelope rule.

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If your playing partner hits a wrong ball but you're playing both match play and stroke play, how should you assess the penalty?

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As the only seaside muni in this country designed by Alister MacKenzie, Sharp Park is a rarity that tells a larger story about public golf.

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That viral video that depicts Rory McIlroy pledging to stop competing in America? It's fake. But there's still value in watching it.

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How to watch the 2025 DP World India Championship at Delhi GC, including a full DP World India Championship TV schedule and tee times.

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