Stop me when you’ve heard this before.

“Aagh… I just can’t swing it like I used to. My back, my hips …. everything HURTS”

Sound like you? Despite my mere 27 years on earth, I, too, am susceptible to the aches and pains of golf. Between swinging clubs, shooting hoops and wrangling a toddler, prioritizing my recovery has become a new hobby of sorts for me.

Like me, taking the proper steps to allow your body to recover is a surefire way to play better golf. On the flip side, not giving your body the rest and recovery it deserves can be detrimental to your game.

Here’s what’s trendy in recovery right now.

Some rules in golf are printed in black and white. However, others live in those sideways glances, whispered comments and round-ending group texts that say: “Please don’t bring that person next time.”

These are the unofficial etiquette rules. Sometimes, you’ll get to know your group of golfers and these things aren’t a problem. We get it: everyone plays at a different level and with different levels of seriousness. However, if you’re a newer player heading out with golfers you don’t know, these are the unwritten rules you’ll be expected to know.

Don’t touch another player’s ball (Even if you think you’re helping)

You found your buddy’s ball in the rough and tossed it over to him or picked it up to help him identify it. This isn’t really helpful. It’s not yours and now the lie isn’t the same as it was. Unless someone specifically asks, leave their golf ball as you find it.

Don’t give swing tips unless you’re asked

There’s a time and place for swing advice. The middle of the round is not that time nor the place. The worse your playing partner starts to play, the more advice you start giving and it just gets uglier from there.

Unsolicited swing tips are one of the fastest ways to make a round awkward. Even if you’re right, even if you’re a scratch player, keep the information to yourself unless someone specifically asks, “Do you know what I’m doing wrong.”

At 61, Greg Sanders is competing on a long, demanding course against a field of bombers young enough to be his kids.

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U.S. Open winner J.J. Spaun and two-time major champion Xander Schauffele will join world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler on the U.S. team when it takes on Europe in next month's Ryder Cup.

As LIV Golf wraps up its third season, there are endless ways to dissect its future as a rival golf league.

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Sepp Straka has withdrawn from the BMW Championship because of a private family matter, but still plans to play in the Tour Championship next week.

Tommy Fleetwood's devastating loss and Justin Rose's inspiring win mean something interesting for the European Ryder Cup team.

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Captain Luke Donald welcomed Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose as the latest members to be added to the European Ryder Cup team.

We are on to the BMW Championship and the second stop of the playoffs. Here are five players who are no longer joining (and five who are).

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In this edition of Play Smart, we explain the unique feel Justin Rose uses in his swing to create clubhead speed.

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Justin Rose's timeless swing relies on a handful of triggers that help him get into position for consistent contact.

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Drivers

Modern drivers are engineered for maximum distance and forgiveness. Key technological features include:

 

• Multi-Material Construction: Drivers often combine lightweight carbon composite crowns with heavier titanium or steel bodies to optimize weight distribution and lower the center of gravity (CG). This design promotes higher launch angles and lower spin rates, leading to greater distance.
• Aerodynamic Shaping: Clubhead shapes are designed to reduce drag during the swing, increasing clubhead speed. Features like turbulators and speed steps contribute to this aerodynamic efficiency.
• Adjustability: Many drivers offer adjustable hosels and interchangeable weights. The adjustable hosel allows golfers to modify loft and lie angles, while movable weights enable fine-tuning of CG location for draw, fade, or neutral shot biases.
• Face Technology: Thinner and more flexible clubfaces, often with variable face thickness (VFT) designs, expand the sweet spot and maintain ball speed across a larger area of the face, improving forgiveness on off-center hits.

Irons

Iron technology focuses on consistency, feel, and playability. Recent developments include:

 

Jordan Spieth's season ended at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and now questions about what comes next loom.

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How to watch the 2025 BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club this week, including a full BMW Championship TV schedule.

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Line extensions by way of new colorways have moved from industry trend to golfer expectation, so you had to know this was coming. For the tail end of the season, Mizuno has delivered with new finish options across three of its products: the JPX 925 Hot Metal irons, Mizuno Pro T-1, and Mizuno Pro T-3 wedges.

JPX 925 Hot Metal goes dark

Mizuno’s JPX 925 Hot Metal irons are now available in a Black Ion finish. Mizuno’s standard take on black is that the treatment reduces glare while maintaining the same Nickel Chromoly chassis and tungsten weighting that defines Hot Metal’s high launch and high-speed performance.

Said another way, it’s the same iron, just moodier.

Denim copper comes to the T-1

For my money, the previous execution of Mizuno’s Denim Copper finish is one of the best executions of copper finishes in the game. Hell, it might have been my favorite. This time around, the copper color is more muted and relies on the light to really pop. If you’re like many golfers and absolutely love copper treatments, but want something a bit more subtle, the new Demin Copper might be perfect for you.

The Denim Copper T-1 maintains its Grain Flow Forged HD construction from 1025E Pure Select Mild Carbon Steel with copper underlay, delivering that buttery-soft feel that’s unmistakably Mizuno.

Golf equipment, my friends, is not a zero-sum game.

Every year, when the mainstream OEMs release their new drivers, the online community is inundated with moaning, wailing and gnashing of teeth.

“Golf is getting too expensive,” we cry. “These greedy OEMs are driving the average golfer out of the game. When will it end?”

Spoiler alert, my fellow GolfSpies: It won’t.

Every year, the best-selling drivers are also the most expensive ones. Hey, I don’t make the rules. I just report the facts.

If you’re in the market for a new golf rangefinder, it’s easy to get stuck choosing between the big names like Bushnell, Garmin and Nikon. But the truth is that some of the best-performing rangefinders of 2025 came from brands you probably haven’t considered.

After testing 35 rangefinders for accuracy, speed, optics, display quality and features, these three under-the-radar brands stood out.

Mileseey GenePro S1

The Mileseey GenePro S1 scored a 9.6/10 in our rangefinder testing. It also took the honor of Staff Pick. It’s packed with high-end features, the most impressive of which is likely the “Ball to Pin” technology.

“Ball-to-Pin Tech” lets you measure the distance between any two points on the course, great for cart path-only rounds.7.5x magnification and a clean, uncluttered display help you lock onto targets fast.The state-of-the-art optics offer a wide, haze-free field of view that testers raved about.

Despite being heavier than most rangefinders, the S1 delivers reliable, repeatable yardages. It also has vibration feedback for extra confidence. It’s also the first-ever AI-powered golf rangefinder, able to provide putt length and slope-adjusted yardages with precision.

Best For: Golfers who want premium optics, innovative tech and pinpoint accuracy, even from tough spots on the course.

Great gear doesn’t need to be brand-new. Many of the best-performing golf clubs from 2024 are now available at lower prices, making this a smart time to upgrade without overspending.

We pulled data from MyGolfSpy’s Most Wanted testing to highlight which category winners have dropped in price, which ones are still holding strong and where you can get the most value for your money.

Drivers

Some of the top-ranked models from 2024 are finally getting price cuts. If you’re shopping for a driver that earned high marks in MyGolfSpy’s testing for accuracy, forgiveness or raw distance, these are the ones to watch. Below are the 2024 winners with the biggest price drops.

Best Price Drops – Drivers

Club	MSRP	Current Price	2024 Test Winner For…
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D	$599	$399	Longest Driver of 2024
PXG 0311 XF Gen6	$599	$299	Most Forgiving Driver
PING G430 Max 10K	$599	$449	Most Accurate Driver of 2024 and Best Overall

Fairway woods

Fairway woods aren’t as expensive as drivers but the problem is that your golf bag probably needs more than one. Now is a good time to grab some of the 2024 standouts like the Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond or TaylorMade Qi10 Max. The Wilson Dynapower fairway wood didn’t win a category but it was the runner-up and just dropped from $249 to $199.

Best Price Drops – Fairway Woods

Club	MSRP	Current Price	2024 Test Winner For…
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond	$349	$249	Best Overall & Longest
TaylorMade Qi10 Max	$349	$269	Most Accurate Fairway Wood
Haywood Golf Fairway Wood	$239	$209	Most Forgiving Fairway Wood

Hybrids

In 2024 hybrid testing, the PING G430 stood out as both the best overall and most accurate, while the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Hybrid took top honors for distance. While not an official winner, the TaylorMade Qi10 Hybrid was a strong runner-up and has dropped from $299 to $229.

Golf alignment is not a fun thing to practice. Call it boring. However, if you don’t spend some time working on alignment, it’s going to hurt you on the course. We’ve all hit a shot that felt perfect only to see the ball sailing nowhere near the target. More often than not, the issue isn’t your swing. It’s your alignment. Here are four of the most common alignment mistakes that set you up to fail, plus one bonus tip that far too many golfers skip.

Walking in from the side

One of the easiest ways to misalign your body is by walking into the ball from the side. When you approach from an angle, your body tends to close off to the target line before you even take your stance.

Instead, walk in from directly behind the ball.

Keep your body open until the very last moment, then square up as you finalize your setup. This lets you stay aware of the target and ensure that your alignment has not changed. Coming in from behind the ball lets you build a neutral stance right from the start.

Skipping the intermediate target

Trying to aim at a 150- or 175-yard flag without a close visual cue is very difficult. In fact, it’s so difficult that it becomes ineffective.