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What we’ve seen in 15 years of testing here is there’s rarely one brand through the bag that makes the best clubs. We just finished wrapping up hybrid testing here and the Ping G430 won pretty convincingly.

We were sitting there diving through the data and it just made me think like, “I don’t know what is going on at PING golf in the last two, two and a half years, but they have obviously figured something out because It’s rare that we see clubs finish like standard deviations better than others.”

That’s what we’re seeing with so many PING clubs. The PING iCrossover, ridiculous. The PING G430 10K, ridiculous. Like if you can’t hit that in the fairway, you probably need some lessons. It makes everybody pretty good at golf. The hybrid just won by leaps and bounds. The wedge, the wet wedge results they’ve dominated in.

Like the wet wedge, the hydrophobicity thing that they did, like now everybody’s following them on that. The 10k driver, everyone’s following them on the 10k thing.

If I were to pick a single brand to play from top to bottom, minus the putter, it would be PING golf and that goes against almost everything we’ve ever said.

The more clubs we test, the clearer it becomes that accuracy is key if you want to score low. But let’s be honest, when it comes to the driver, distance is what every golfer craves. 

It’s hard to convince any player (beginner or veteran) that it’s not all about those extra yards off the tee.

In our 2024 driver testing, we ranked 37 drivers by total distance. The yardage gap between the top performer, the Callaway Paradym Smoke Ai Triple Diamond, and the last-place finisher, the Krank Formula Fire Pro, is 15.58 yards. That’s a difference you’ll notice on the course.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (255.75)TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (255.46)Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D (255.44)Titleist TSR4 (254.42)Titleist TSR3 (254.24)PING G430 LST (254.24)PING G430 MAX 10K (253.69)Wilson Dynapower Carbon (253.45)Srixon ZX5 LS Mk II (253.44)COBRA Darkspeed X (253.44)Srixon ZX7 Mk II (253.35)Titleist TSR2 (252.93)TaylorMade QI10 LS (252.65)COBRA Darkspeed LS (252.18)Mizuno ST-G (251.75)Srixon ZX5 Mk II (251.29)Cleveland Launcher XL 2 (251.13)Titleist TSR1 (250.82)Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max (250.75)PING G430 MAX (250.7)PXG 0311 GEN6 (250.45)Wilson Dynapower Titanium (250.38)TaylorMade QI10 (250.25)Mizuno ST-MAX 230 (249.71)Mizuno ST-Z 230 (249.7)Tour Edge Exotics C723 (249.58)Tour Edge Exotics E723 (249.49)Cleveland Launcher XL 2 Draw (249.18)PXG 0311 XF GEN6 (248.93)Kirkland Signature Driver (247.81)Mizuno ST-X 230 (246.93)PING G430 SFT (246.78)COBRA Darkspeed Max (246.06)TaylorMade QI10 Max (245.89)XXIO 13 (243.03)Tommy Armour 845+ (242.7)Krank Formula Fire Pro (240.07)

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Looking for something more unique than a box of golf balls or a new driver? These intangible golf gifts are all about the experience they offer. While some of these gifts may have a physical component, their true value lies in how they help golfers improve their game, enjoy their day and show them that you’ve put real thought into finding the best gift. With these, you’re giving more than just a present. You’re offering memorable moments on the course.

Golf Galaxy – Golf Ball Fitting

Golfers often second-guess which golf ball they should be playing with. The Golf Galaxy Golf Ball Fitting is a perfect way to fix this issue. For anyone who wants to maximize distance, dial in accuracy and fine-tune feel, the $19.99 ball fitting is a great gift. Pair the right equipment with the right golf ball and players will see big differences on the course.

Me and My Golf – Golf Lessons

Personalized coaching is not just an intangible golf gift, it’s an invaluable one. Getting expert tips to lower scores is a hard gift not to love. The Me and My Golf Coaching Plans offer quick results and segmented learning to work on various aspects of the game.

Golf Forever – Swing Trainer

The Golf Forever Swing Trainer comes with the equipment needed for a golf-specific fitness routine but the app is where golfers can truly benefit from this product. It’s perfect for anyone looking to maintain their fitness or use the off-season to get golf-ready. Flexibility and strength equate to more yards and consistent year-round play.

Rypstick – Training Package

Similar to Golf Forever, the value in the Rypstick is in its training method. With the Rypstick, golfers learn not just how to gain speed but how to gain speed without getting injured. Not all speed-increasing golf devices are created equal. 

Oh, my $20 putter, how do I love thee?

Let me count the ways …

I love that when I hold you in my hands I rarely have to count to three.

I love that when you miss that first putt, you almost always leave me an easy second putt, no matter where that first putt comes from.

And I really love the fact that when that second putt is a bit of a tester (and I blame myself for that, dear friend, not you), I can almost always knock it in.

Do you feel like you’ve been putting time in on the range but not seeing the results? The driving range is a popular spot to find golf-obsessed people working on their swing in hopes of finally achieving those low scores. 

However, very few can take what they learn at the driving range and apply it to the course. 

If you are tired of being a range hero but that doesn’t transfer to the course, maybe these five tips will break the cycle for you.

Stop focusing only on the clubs you like

If you are headed to the range, stop bringing your favorite clubs. Maybe they are your pitching wedge 7-iron and driver. 

It’s time to change things up a bit.

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A total of $9 million is up for grabs Sunday at the BMW PGA Championship. Here's how it'll all be divvied up amongst the finishers.

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Ready to level up your game? For a limited time, FlightScope products purchased from Fairway Jockey can be had for a smokin' discount.

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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose has a three-step method to help you read long putts and improve your game on the greens.

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Jeeno Thitikul had a rocky closing stretch but did enough to expand her lead over Hall of Famer Lydia Ko, finishing with a birdie for a 4-under 68 on Saturday and a two-shot advantage in the Kroger Queen City Championship.