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Danny Walker didn't have a tee time when he arrived at the 2025 Players Championship. Then a phone call brought him to tears.

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The Rules of Handicapping are meant to ensure that your index reflects your golf ability, even if you don't finish every hole.

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When looking at data from GOLFTEC data, there is an obvious mistake most high-handicap golfers make — and it involves their weight shift.

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How to watch the 2025 Players Championship on Friday, including full Players Championship TV coverage and streaming info for Round 2.

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University of Texas golfer Luke Potter has apologized after he reportedly was removed from the grounds at TPC Sawgrass earlier this week for heckling star golfer Rory McIlroy.

John Feinstein, whose career as a columnist and bestselling author of sports books made him one of the most notable sportswriters of his time, died Thursday.

Camilo Villegas, Lucas Glover and J.J. Spaun share the lead at 6 under after the suspended opening round of the Players Championship on Thursday.

Ten years after his Players win, Rickie Fowler turned back the clock at TPC Sawgrass and found himself at the site of his greatest triumph.

The post Rickie Fowler’s walk through time and back into contention at the Players appeared first on Golf.

Three players are tied for the lead and some big names are lurking. What did we learn after the opening day of the 2025 Players Championship?

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Isaiah Salinda says the PGA Tour has too many vanilla, 'cookie-cutter' personalities. So we put his to the test.

The post This pro is sick of ‘vanilla’ PGA Tour stars. Now he’s ready to step up appeared first on Golf.

Lee Trevino, during an interview on Golf Channel during the Players Championship, said one Scottie Scheffler act scares him.

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Justin Lower's unlikely par during the first round of the Players Championship might have been the highlight of the day.

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Jordan Spieth carded an opening round of 2-under 70 in the first round of the Players' Championship that was anything but dull

Jordan Spieth is back in contention at TPC Sawgrass, but he says he's still not 'fully back.' Here's what he means.

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A great golf swing is a combination of balance, control, and power. By mastering these key elements, you can improve your consistency and lower your scores.

1. Grip it Right

• Use a neutral grip—your lead hand should show 2-3 knuckles at address.
• The V-shape between your thumb and index finger should point toward your trail shoulder.
• Avoid gripping too tightly—this can restrict wrist action and reduce clubhead speed.

2. Establish a Solid Stance

• Feet should be shoulder-width apart for balance.
• Weight Distribution: Start with your weight evenly distributed, then shift slightly to your back foot on the backswing.
• Bend your knees slightly and keep your back straight while tilting forward from the hips.

3. Execute a Smooth Backswing

• Start Slow: A controlled, smooth takeaway is key.
• Rotate Your Shoulders: Turn your lead shoulder under your chin for a full coil.
• Keep Your Arms Extended: This helps maintain width and power in your swing.

4. Transition into a Powerful Downswing

• Start with Your Lower Body: Shift your weight to your lead foot before your hands come down.
• Avoid Over-the-Top Motion: Keep your hands inside the target line for a proper path.
• Maintain Lag: Let your wrists stay cocked until just before impact to generate clubhead speed.

5. Make Solid Contact at Impact

• Your hands should be slightly ahead of the ball at impact for crisp, clean strikes.
• Hit Down on Irons: Let the loft of the club do the work—avoid scooping the ball.
• For Drivers, Hit Up: Tee the ball higher and position it inside your lead foot to launch it higher.

6. Finish with a Balanced Follow-Through

• Your chest should be facing the target at the end of your swing.
• Weight should be fully on your lead foot, with your back foot on its toe.
• A controlled, balanced finish means you’ve maintained good rhythm and tempo.

7. Practice with Purpose

• Use Slow-Motion Swings: Helps ingrain proper mechanics.
• Film Your Swing: Identify areas for improvement.
• Drills:
  • Swing with a Towel Under Your Arms to improve connection.
  • Pause at the Top to control transition.
  • Feet Together Drill to improve balance and timing.

Jason Day withdrew from the Players Championship about an hour before he was supposed to tee off on Thursday because of an illness.

Are you confused about the difference between Game-Improvement and Players Distance irons? You’re not alone.

While these are distinct categories, there’s significant overlap between the two with increasingly diverse offerings.

Let’s start with a simple explanation of both categories.

Game-Improvement Irons

Game-Improvement (GI) irons focus on forgiveness with distance becoming an increasingly bigger part of the total performance equation. As the category name suggests, game-improvement clubs are meant to improve your game (relative, I suppose, to players designs, which rely more on you than the club to do the work).

Players Distance Irons

Players Distance (PD) irons take a distance-first approach with forgiveness (a little more than you’d find in Players irons but generally less than what you get in the GI category) as part of the equation.

A $649 driver just took first place in our Best Golf Driver testing. I’ll be honest: I love a great deal and $649 isn’t exactly what I’d call a deal. While the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond may be the best of 2025 at $649, last year’s Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond is worth a closer look. We’re learning Triple Diamond technology isn’t just for tour pros and the savings might make the 2024 model the smarter choice for your game.

Please note, results from our driver test aren’t comparable year over year. Rather, clubs are compared against the rest of the field for that year, and each are scored respectively

The 2025 champion: Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond ($649)

When we test golf drivers, we measure distance, accuracy and forgiveness. It’s common to see a driver excel in one category and struggle in another. The Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond ranked in the top three for accuracy and distance and in the top third of the test for forgiveness.

Despite being considered a “low-spin” design geared toward better players, it was surprisingly playable across all skill levels.

Testers found the Elyte Triple Diamond to be long and accurate, especially when hit in the center of the face. One said, “It’s really easy to swing and get through the ball. I love every aspect of this driver.”