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I suck at golf.

Maybe you can relate? Maybe you can’t.

In any case, I’m trying to get better. And the one thing that consistently derails my rounds faster than anything else is being O.B. (or darn near close to it) off the tee.

When I hit my driver well, things go well. But those rounds are few and far between. Plus, there are a handful of holes I play that my driver goes just a little too far, so I tend to reach for my 3-wood.

I’m a headcase when it comes to the long game. And for what it’s worth, I NEVER hit my 3-wood off the deck. Never. It’s only a tee club for me, mainly for long par 3s and short par 4s where driver puts me into water or the crap.

If you’re chasing the clean feel and precision of a player’s iron, one thing has to be accepted upfront: distance takes a back seat. Player’s irons are built for control, consistency and workability. Raw yardage should not matter. It’s a performance trade-off that makes perfect sense.

If you look at the Vice VGI01, the longest iron in the 2025 test by a wide margin, you’ll see it struggled in accuracy and forgiveness. It finished with one of the lowest overall scores.

In our 2025 Player’s Irons Test, the data made one thing perfectly clear: chasing distance in this category is not only misguided, it often leads to worse overall performance. Here are three clubs to use as an example.

Example 1: Toura SCB-1

Toura SCB-1 was one of the most accurate and forgiving irons tested this year. It outperformed nearly every club in consistency and dispersion. It finished dead last in distance.

This isn’t a knock on the performance of the Toura. It’s more of a reminder of what a player’s iron. If your goal is to shape shots and stick greens with precision, the SCB-1 delivers. If you’re after more yards, this isn’t the iron for you.

Golfers spend money because they want to get better. It’s a simple formula: invest in your game, lower your scores. At least, that’s what the industry wants you to believe. Sometimes it works, but not always.

The truth is that there’s a lot of gear golfers buy that never actually moves the needle, either because it’s misused, misunderstood or just not a good fit in the first place. Knowing what’s worth it (and what’s not) can save you a lot of time, money and frustration.

Alignment sticks (Used incorrectly or not at all)

Alignment sticks are everywhere. They’re versatile and cheap. Unfortunately, owning alignment sticks doesn’t automatically make you any better at alignment.

They won’t magically fix the swing path or setup just because you put them in the bag.

The problem is that without a structured drill, like a parallel target line setup or using them for gate and swing plane drills, you’re just guessing. Tools are only as good as the plan behind them. If you’re not going to use alignment sticks correctly and spend some time learning drills that work, don’t buy them.

Another week of broken clubs, weird outbursts and media hostility despite more money, amazing agronomy and straight-flying golf balls. That and a weekend wrap with Open repercussions.

Aldrich Potgieter, a 20-year-old rookie from South Africa, made an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman to win the Rocket Classic in Detroit on Sunday and secure the first PGA Tour title for the tour's youngest player.

Aldrich Potgieter claimed his first Tour title at the Rocket Classic after making a few key changes to his Titleist golf ball and iron setup.

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We discuss Patrick Reed's Ryder Cup prospects, the PGA Tour's pace-of-play addition, a player-vs.-reporter dust-up and more.

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Patrick Reed lost the lead with a 3-over 75 and then atoned for it by making a 15-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a four-man playoff Sunday to win LIV Golf Dallas, his first title since joining the Saudi-funded league in 2022.

Somi Lee poured in an 8-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to team with fellow South Korean Jin Hee Im to win the Dow Championship on Sunday, denying Lexi Thompson her first LPGA title in six years.

Padraig Harrington came out on top of a major championship that felt more like match play, closing his round on Sunday with seven straight pars, for a 3-under 67, at the U.S. Senior Open, topping Stewart Cink by one shot in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Aldrich Potgieter, 20, the PGA Tour's youngest player and biggest hitter, rolled up five straight birdies to surge into the third-round lead and finished with a 7-under 65 for a two-shot edge in the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club.

Patrick Reed shot a 4-under 68 to take a three-stroke lead at LIV Golf Dallas in a bid for his first victory on the Saudi-funded tour.

Adrien Saddier shot a 4-under 66 to win the Italian Open for his first European tour title in his 200th start. He also earned a spot in the Open Championship.

Padraig Harrington salvaged an up-and-down day with a chip-in birdie from 20 yards out on the 18th hole to pull back into a tie for the lead with Stewart Cink and Mark Hensby at the U.S. Senior Open.

Ever wonder why golfers from the 1960s and ’70s seemed to have such effortless, repeatable swings? There’s a reason Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book remains one of golf’s most beloved instructional classics: his simple thoughts and vivid images captured timeless truths about the swing that still resonate today.

Before launch monitors, swing analyzers and 47 different training aids cluttered the game, pros like Penick relied on simple fundamentals that worked. These time-tested tips got buried under modern instruction complexity but they’re still gold for today’s golfers.

The difference between overthinking your swing and playing with confidence often comes down to embracing the wisdom that built golf’s greatest players—the kind of clear, memorable guidance that made Penick’s little thoughts so powerful.

“Swing the clubhead, not the club”

Old-school pros understood that the clubhead does the work, not the shaft or your hands. They focused on making the clubhead move smoothly through the ball rather than forcing the entire club around their body. This creates natural lag and effortless power.

Think of cracking a whip—you don’t muscle the handle, you let the tip do the work. Your golf swing works the same way when you focus on swinging the clubhead instead of manipulating the shaft.

I use my golf cart more than I use my car. Whether I’m heading to the course, driving around the neighborhood or just doing a loop with the kids, my cart gets a lot of use. While I’m not usually big on accessories, there are a few I’ve picked up over the years that have made golf cart ownership noticeably better. These are the golf cart accessories I wish I had found sooner.

Madsen Golf Magnetic Strap

The strap system on most golf carts can do a number on your golf bag, especially if you’re using a white one. I started noticing scuff marks and abrasions where the cart straps would dig in during a round.

The Madsen Golf Strap is a simple but smart fix. It wraps around your bag to provide a protective sleeve and the magnets are functional for accessories. Your bag won’t slide or get damaged.

A2C Rechargeable Magnetic Golf Cart Fan

Wiring a fan into your golf cart isn’t exactly a weekend project most people want to take on. This rechargeable fan eliminates the need for hardwiring and clips on magnetically. It has a surprisingly strong output for its size and the built-in battery keeps it running long enough for a full round (or two). As a bonus, keeping air moving also helps keep the gnats and mosquitoes off you while the group in front is grinding over another six-footer.

Battery Water Filler Bottle

In the spirit of full disclosure, I’ll tell you that I have this product in my Amazon cart after writing this guide. I’ve been using a dollar store funnel and a jug of distilled water to top off my golf cart batteries. It worked but it’s not as convenient as this thing is.

A video of Padraig Harrington arguing with NBC on-course reporter Roger Maltbie for not helping him look for a lost ball during his opening round is generating buzz at the U.S. Senior Open.

Sarah Schmelzel and Albane Valenzuela took a one-shot lead Saturday in the Dow Championship after shooting a 2-under 68 in alternate-shot play.

If a new driver is on your wish list, now is the perfect time to purchase, because the popular Ping G430 Max 10K is on sale.

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Will Gordon wasn't in contention on Friday at the Rocket Classic, but his emotional cut-line charge was about something bigger.

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