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Rory McIlroy’s driver face reportedly was deemed non-conforming at the PGA Championship. Shouldn’t fans have a right to know that?  

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Brooks Koepka was heckled by a fan at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, and Koepka asked to confront him.

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2025 PGA Championship tee times for Sunday's final round at Quail Hollow, featuring Max Homa, Scottie Scheffler and more.

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To help you navigate difficult lies successfully, here are five keys that will help you score from even the toughest rough.

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Rory McIlroy wasn’t happy his PGA Championship third-round start was delayed. His reaction at Quail Hollow Club said as much.

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Want to master the high, soft bunker shot? The key isn't to make some elaborate swing change. All you need is one simple setup adjustment. 

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It’s major week (or given it’s the PGA Championship, a barely-a-major week), and the golf equipment industry has graciously chosen to let the tournament have the news cycle to itself. Mostly.

That said, as with any major, there were plenty of limited edition releases that dropped this week, each trying to capture Charlotte’s essence with all the creativity of a ChatGPT prompt.

Limited Edition Releases: The Charlotte Edition(s)

First – kudos to Bridgestone. Given that everyone else seemed stuck on three rudimentary Charlotte themes: 1) Queen City, 2) Hornets, or 3) Auto Racing, Bridgestone at least had the imagination to lean into the course (Quail Hollow, obvi) itself with a drop of limited edition Tour BX “Quail Eggs.” #Winning

TaylorMade launched limited edition Queen City bags and headcovers that—surprise!—leaned into all three of those plotlines listed above. Because why choose just one cliché when you can have them all?

COBRA launched limited edition “Pole Position” headcovers which featured blends of Charlotte Hornets colors and racing-themed prints. Nothing says “golf” quite like looking like you’re ready to change tires at the Coca-Cola 600.

Shane Lowry got a bad break that led to an angry missed cut at the 2025 PGA Championship. Then he blamed an ESPN reporter for interfering.

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Here's the weekend weather forecast for the the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, where play was suspended on Saturday morning.

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The summer golf season is nearly upon us. What's the GOLF staff excited to buy? Our writers and editors shared their top picks.

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The leaderboard at the 2025 PGA Championship is in good shape heading into the weekend. Jhonattan Vegas, Matthieu Pavon, and Matt Fitzpatrick lead the way. But some big names missed the cut at Quail Hollow.

Jordan Spieth came in with a shot at the career Grand Slam. That’s on hold again. A second-round 68 helped, but it wasn’t enough to undo an opening 76; he missed the cut by one at +2.

Brooks Koepka didn’t make it either, finishing 9-over for two rounds.

Xander Schauffele had made 62 straight cuts coming into the PGA Championship. He was outside the cut line almost all day but finished at +1 to make his 63rd cut in a row. Rory McIlroy also barely made it to the weekend and finished at +1 after two rounds.

Some big names heading home include Justin Thomas (+3), Ludvig Åberg (+3), Hideki Matsuyama (+3), Patrick Cantlay (+6) and Phil Mickelson (+9). Quail Hollow has been demanding, and the next two days won’t get easier.

Jhonattan Vegas maintained his lead at the PGA Championship despite a double bogey on his final hole. Three shots back is world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

Defending champion Xander Schauffele shot an even-par 71 on Friday at the PGA Championship to make the cut on the number at 1-over 143, extending his streak to 64 tournaments.

Here are some of the most famous golf rounds in history—performances that are legendary for their skill, pressure, and historical significance:

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1. Tiger Woods – 2000 U.S. Open (Pebble Beach)

Round: Final Round (67)
Tiger won by 15 strokes, the largest margin in major history. His dominance over four rounds, especially in tough conditions, set a new standard for excellence.

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2. Jack Nicklaus – 1986 Masters (Final Round 65)

At 46 years old, Nicklaus stunned the golf world with a back-nine charge, capturing his 18th and final major title. His iconic birdie putt on 17 remains one of golf’s most replayed moments.

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3. Rory McIlroy – 2011 U.S. Open (Congressional)

Round: Final Round (69)
After collapsing at the Masters months earlier, McIlroy bounced back with an eight-shot win and a record 16-under total—showing resilience and brilliance.

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4. Phil Mickelson – 2004 Masters (Final Round 69)

After years of near-misses, Mickelson finally won his first major with a dramatic birdie putt on the 18th green—earning a joyous leap and a place in golf lore.

Transitioning to a new coach and new clubs, Max Homa shot a 7-under 64 in the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday to vault himself into contention.

American golfer Patton Kizzire withdrew during Friday's second round of the PGA Championship due to an undisclosed injury.

After a rough start to the 2025 PGA Championship, Justin Thomas closed with an epic creek shot that nearly left the ESPN TV crew speechless.

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Mini drivers aren’t replacing traditional drivers, but they are changing the way PGA TOUR pros approach specific courses. For most players, they’re a situational weapon. A club that blends driver-like distance with the shot-shaping and control of a 3-wood. Typically, the 3-wood comes out of the bag, not the driver, when a mini driver goes in. Here are some golfers on Tour using the mini driver in 2025.

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The Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 (13.5°) has been showing up in Tour pros’ bags for the last few years. Erik Van Rooyen has had it in place since early 2025. Min Woo Lee, Akshay Bhatia and Max Greyserman are also known to take it in and out of the play depending on the course setup.

PXG

PXG has officially joined the mini driver space with the release of the Secret Weapon Mini Driver. With a 300cc head, 13° loft, and a 43.75-inch shaft, it’s built for players who want more control off the tee without giving up too much distance. The club features PXG’s signature adjustable weighting system and a tighter leading edge, making it playable off the turf.

Jake Knapp has put the Secret Weapon in play on Tour, and several other PXG players rotate it in depending on course setup:Ryan McCormickEric Cole Mason Andersen Chad Ramey Patrick Cover

Titleist

Titleist’s GT280 Mini Driver is their first official entry into the mini driver category. With a compact 280cc head and 13° loft, it’s built for players who want more control than a driver and more distance than a 3-wood. These golfers have the GT280 Mini coming in and out of the bag depending on the day.

Anders AlbertsonJackson SuberRicky CastilloKeith MitchellCameron YoungRafael CamposLanto GriffinThomas RosenmuellerJ.T. PostonBronson BurgoonWebb SimpsonPreston SummerhaysDanny WalkerBud CauleyMac Meissner

TaylorMade

TaylorMade’s BRNR Mini Driver is the club that reignited the mini driver trend on Tour. Originally released in 2023 and updated since, the BRNR blends retro looks with modern performance, and it’s become a trusted option for players who want more control off the tee without giving up distance. TaylorMade also has the R7 Quad Mini Driver. These players have been seen with TaylorMade mini drivers in their bag:

I take no joy in writing this because I actually like watching Brooks Koepka play golf.

While everyone has crowed over media darlings like Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth over the past decade, it was Koepka who dominated the major championship landscape. From 2017 to 2023, he won five times and had nine top-10 major finishes on top of that.

Koepka was golf’s bully, a player who was able to raise his game at precisely the right moment. No one could match his ability to turn on the switch at majors. He would dither around the PGA Tour, rarely contending, only to show up at majors like a top player in the world who had been in prime form for months.

He showed up with swag and would stomp on dreams, winning like he expected it to happen. It was almost emotionless, save for a chip on his shoulder and an “I’m better than you” vibe.

Koepka displayed the kind of personality that didn’t endear him much to the masses—but it won him a lot of important golf tournaments. Only 14 men in the game’s history have more major titles.

Most golfers misunderstand the role of the lead arm. You’re told to keep it straight, but not rigid. Connected, but still wide. Active, but don’t overuse it.

Somewhere in that mess, there is probably the right answer. This video from Performance Golf, Eric Cogorno, and Hall of Fame instructor Rick Smith explains a simple drill you can use to correct the lead arm position.

The most common lead arm mistakes golfers make

While not keeping the lead arm straight tends to get all the attention, it’s not the only mistake golfers are making with the lead arm. Others include:

Lifting the arms away from the body during the backswing.Starting the downswing with the arms, not the body.Losing pressure between the arm and torso too early in the backswing or downswing.

What the lead arm should be doing

The video above talks about the classic glove under the arm drill, which you may have seen before.

However, this version goes beyond basic connection. Rick Smith explains it’s not just about keeping the glove in place. It’s about understanding when to apply pressure. Here’s how to do the glove drill with the added focus on pressure.