The drive is arguably the most exciting shot in golf. It is the first shot taken from the tee box on most holes, intended to move the ball as far down the fairway as possible. Mastery of the golf drive involves understanding the different trajectories and techniques used to control the ball's flight path.

Common Types of Drives

Golfers employ various techniques and swings to produce different ball flights, each suited for specific course conditions or strategic needs.

How to watch the 2025 RSM Classic on Friday, including full RSM Classic TV coverage and streaming details for Round 2.

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I recently headed to Boston to learn more about how the budding golf shoe brand PAYNTR designs its products.

The short 60-minute flight and the subsequent chat with Mike Glancy, co-founder of PAYNTR, left me pondering how the small details can make a big difference.

Ever heard of the infamous Mount Erebus disaster? A passenger jet took off from New Zealand, heading to Antarctica. A small miscalculation in degree coordinates (two degrees, to be exact) caused the flight path to end up 28 miles east of the final destination and ultimately ended in the plane crashing into Mount Erebus, an active volcano.

Two degrees. Twenty-eight miles.

That’s just one example of how the smallest changes can make a huge difference.

The whole online golf community was glued to the Internet Invitational last week. The six-episode tournament has more than 23 million views and has been the talk of the golf world in November.

One of the main takeaways from the Internet Invitational? The prowess of Brad Dalke.

Dalke was the key member of the three-man winning crew which also featured Francis Ellis and the late Cody “Beef” Franke. The three winners split the $1 million prize.

To say Dalke was the best player at the event would be a gross understatement. He barely missed a shot the entire tournament.

One commenter wrote: “I’ve watched a concerning amount of YouTube golf and I’m convinced Brad Dalke could be a high-end PGA Tour player.”

I recently went through an iron fitting to replace my Callaway Apex DCB irons. They were originally fitted for me and they served their purpose as I played more casual golf with my kids. Good distance, plenty of help, nothing too demanding. But over time, the look and consistency just didn’t match what I wanted.

I’m in that odd middle ground many golfers find themselves in. I want the feel and look of a player’s iron, but I still need enough forgiveness to survive a couple of rushed nine-hole rounds a week with kids in tow.

I’m not playing competitive golf right now, but I’ll never stop chasing low scores. I wanted a cleaner profile, better feel and more control (all with a little bit of help).

My fitter narrowed the test to four irons: Mizuno JPX 925 Forged, Titleist T250, Srixon ZXi5, and Callaway Apex Ai150.

Below is my take on each, what I felt, what I saw, and what actually mattered for my game.

It’s often been said that golf is a reflection of life. Golfers love their gear, but the obsession with the game goes deeper than clubs, balls, gloves, shoes. etc. Every player has a few everyday items that follow them from the house to the range to the first tee. Some are practical, some are quirky, some barely make sense to anyone else, yet they end up being the things we trust the most. In this guide, I’ll walk you through some the essentials golfers swear by both on and off the course, the overlooked pieces that make all of our games better.

A Great Sweater

Everyone looks better in a sweater. Seriously, I mean everyone. A great sweater is a staple in A LOT of players’ bags, and it needs to be one in yours, too. Easy to go on and easy to come off, a sweater fits easily into your golf bag and wardrobe, and can make the difference in a number of situations and climates. A sweater is the Swiss army knife of your game (and life) and can take you from the office, boardroom, course, clubhouse, and just about anywhere else in style. If you’re looking for one, the Sully 1/4 Zip Pullover from Johnnie-O is a fantastic option.

Classic Sunglasses

JFK. Cary Grant. Audrey Hepburn: enough said. Whether you like it or not and whether you know it or not, just about everyone is defined by how good their sunglass game is or isn’t, and look, everyone has sunglasses. That being said, everyone deserves a sick pair of sunglasses. For far too long, golf has been plagued by the now ubiquitous way-too-sporty (hideous) Oakleys, and it’s time for them to go. You need a pair of sunglasses that are going to do more than fit your game, you need a pair that fit your life— sunglasses that take you beyond the game. I speak from personal experience, my sunglasses go with me everywhere, and I always feel a little cooler with them on. Worn on and off course by JFK himself, the American Optical Saratoga is a solid pair of frames for a variety of face shapes.

Leatherman

I mentioned a Swiss Army Knife earlier but who needs a Swiss Army Knife when you can have a Leatherman? Growing up, my dad was a lineman at a large utility company and on the job and around the house, his Leatherman was on him at all times. Let me tell you, it’s the same for me. This thing does everything and more. I wish I could tell you how many times this has come in handy on the course (it’s more than you think) because you genuinely never know when you might need it. The leatherman holds a permanent place in my golf bag and life.

Backpack/Carryall

Your golf bag can’t carry everything and you don’t need to carry everything with you on-course. The beauty of golf is that oftentimes we’re traveling to beautiful places in beautiful parts of the world. When traveling, whether for work or pleasure, you’re going to bring stuff with you, and for that, you need a good backpack or carryall. Seen in pro shops all around the country, I can’t think of a better option than the Jones A2 Backpack.

Golf professionals love to tell you to “own your 40-yard shot.” Dial in the motion, repeat the length of your backswing, and learn the exact feel that produces that number. Your mechanics matter. But here’s the part most golfers never hear.

You can make the same swing and get different results … because of your wedge.

That inconsistency doesn’t only show up when your wedges are worn down. It can happen even with brand-new clubs if the wedge you’re swinging doesn’t produce stable launch and spin. In the 2025 MyGolfSpy wedge test, this was more obvious than ever.

Distance control isn’t about loft

Every wedge in the test was a 56-degree model. However, some wedges delivered much more predictable carry distances than others.

Wedges create different launch and spin windows based on:

Another new destination golf resort is slated to open in Colorado in 2027 and, by all accounts, it’ll be a doozy.

It’s called Rodeo Dunes and it’s the work of Michael Kaiser and Dream Golf. If those names sound familiar, they should. They’re the folks behind Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley which rank among the top golf destinations in the world.

The Rodeo Dunes property is 35 minutes northeast of Denver International Airport and spans 4,000 acres where the high plains meet the Rocky Mountain foothills. The Coore & Crenshaw design is being built on ranch land owned by the Cervi family, operators of the largest rodeo stock supplier and rodeo competition producer in the United States.

The story of how Kaiser and the Cervi family got together is fascinating. The question remains, however, whether another high-end destination golf resort is a good thing for the future of golf course development.

The Rodeo Dunes backstory

The 50,000-acre Cervi Ranch sits on a transitional piece of land, characterized by rolling dunes and open rangeland. To the west are the Denver foothills and the Rocky Mountains. To the east are the Great Plains that ultimately descend to the Mississippi River. The ranch has been in the Cervi family for over 150 years and serves as the base for the Cervi Championship Rodeo. Hundreds of horses roam freely across the open landscape.

Tom Doak's Scottish Highlands design, Old Petty, is the newest entry in the Cabot Collection's remarkable portfolio of golf courses.

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Here is the story of my 30-year swing problem — and the moves that may have finally fixed it, thanks to a GOLF Teacher to Watch.

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Somi Lee, with a new putting grip, shot opened the CME Group Tour Championship with an 8-under 64 for a two-shot lead in the LPGA Tour's season finale.

Golf has been Lexi Thompson's life for as long as she can remember. But she wanted something more. A year of part-time play delivered.

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Doug Ghim narrowly missed a putt for 59 at the RSM Classic, instead finishing with a course record-tying 60 for a one-shot lead after the first round.

Vokey has released their WedgeWorks 64-degree lob wedge, and it's probably more applicable to your needs than you think.

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This Full Swing indoor combine exposed weaknesses in long approaches with distance, dispersion, and bag gapping. Here's what I learned.

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Full 2025 RSM Classic tee times for Friday's second round in Georgia, featuring Davis Thompson, Adam Schenk and more.

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You can't turn on your rangefinder's slope function in tournament play, but what about in recreational golf? The answer might surprise you.

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For a second, I thought TaylorMade was skipping Black Friday announcements this year. I was under the impression that, like that one neighbor, they had already moved on into December decorations.

Just last week, TaylorMade rolled out their TP5 Collector’s Edition ball set and an Abominable Snowman Spider Headcover. To me, those two releases indicated TaylorMade was well on their way toward Christmas.

As it turned out, they had another surprise for the start of shopping season: a blacked-out version of their popular zero-torque Spider 5K-ZT putter.

Technically, TaylorMade is promoting the Spider ZT Black as a line extension but they also say that quantities of the single-line version will be available in “limited quantities” at retail shops. Let’s just say some will be available for purchase today.

Scarcity aside, the Spider ZT Black is a very interesting (and a bit confounding) take on the outstanding zero-torque Spider 5K-ZT putter.

Toulon Golf is shedding some light on their new Blackout Series putters. Their plan is simple: for Black Friday, release a line of putters with a totally blacked-out aesthetic.

Although the plan is not overly original, it is effective. These putters look amazing and are guaranteed to find their way onto many golfers’ holiday gift lists.

Not only are the models merrily murdered but they represent some variety as well.

The Toulon Blackout Series includes five models: two with previously unavailable necks and one that points in the wrong direction. They even come with new city-themed headcovers.

With the exception of the absent Toulon Formula model, there is a Blackout Series model for everyone on your shopping list.

Notah Begay III provided two surprising places Tiger Woods could make his PGA Tour return in a recent podcast interview.

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