The Nature the golf architect has in mind is linksland upon which golf has been played for hundreds of years, and remained through a major part of this time uncontaminated by the hand of man except for the cutting of the holes. Whatever beauty such land possessed was inherent in it, and those today who have played golf amidst such primeval surroundings are conscious of a certain charm wholly lacking upon a palpable man-made golf course. MAX BEHR
Karrie Webb shot a 6-under 66 in windy and hot conditions Saturday to take a 2-stroke lead over playing partner Annika Sorenstam in the Senior LPGA Championship, finishing with six birdies in a bogey-free round in the 100-degree heat of Salina, Kansas.
Julien Guerrier moved in sight of his first win on the DP World Tour after shooting 3-under 69 in the third round of the Cazoo Classic to take a 1-stroke lead on Saturday.
Darren Clarke's bid for a first senior major title wobbled as he lost his overnight two-shot lead at the Senior Open and Paul Broadhurst pulled level at 9 under overall after the third round on Saturday.
Canadian Brooke Henderson will carry a 2-shot lead into the final round of the Evian Championship on Sunday.
Scott Piercy shot a 7-under 64 on Friday at TPC Twin Cities to take a three-stroke lead in the 3M Open.
Paul Waring retained his two-shot lead at the Cazoo Classic on the European tour by shooting 2-under 70 in the second round on Friday.
Chasing a maiden senior major title, Darren Clarke opened a 2-shot lead at the Senior British Open after the second round at Gleneagles on Friday.
Brooke Henderson is setting the pace in record-breaking style at the Evian Championship, as her second straight 7-under 64 gave her a 3-stroke lead after the second round.
When it comes to the future of golf, it’s tough to call things a “trend” when only one company is doing it (whatever it happens to be). I think 3D printing in some capacity is here to stay and I think it’s a safe bet that TaylorMade is going to stick with this carbon-face thing for the foreseeable future.
In both cases, what we don’t know is whether any competitors will jump into the fray with either technology.
Also, you’re going to see laces continue to be for suckers.
No. I’m not sure the technology is ready to support repeated high-speed collisions. Then again, I think most of us would have said the same thing about a carbon-fiber driver face.
Cost is the biggest factor and 3D printing doesn’t currently scale at an affordable level. So I think we’ll see the continuation of what’s already been done: more putters and more accessory pieces for clubs … badges and things like that.
One of my rules in life is to never say no to a free T-shirt. What does have to do with virtual fittings? Most that I’m aware of are also free, so what do you have to lose?’
When it comes to fitting, that good, better, best thing is always in play and while I can’t swear that every virtual fitting qualifies as good, I’d wager most are better than bad or nothing at all.
If, for some reason, you can’t get to a good (in-person) fitter, move down your list of options until you find something you can do.
There’s isn’t one.
That’s the upside of an industry driven by marketing. There’s always something new and better. Game-changers are a dime a dozen (even if your game never actually changes because of them).
I think we all understand that golf balls are at the limit and so we’re mostly tweaking spin profiles, playing with compression and trying to make covers softer. I think we can get more spin around the green but distance is tapped out.
On the club side, there’s still room. Whether that’s more ball speed from the driver, more forgiveness from the irons or a new material that disrupts the equation as we know it, stuff can still improve even if it’s only by a little.
It’s so hard to pick just one. The calendar says it’s a JPX year for Mizuno—and I’m definitely a JPX guy.
We know the PING G430 driver family is coming (the fairway wood is already on the USGA list).
TaylorMade almost certainly has Version 2 of carbon face in the mix.
I’m also curious to see if Callaway finally disrupts its Epic/Rogue cadence and drops something that actually feels new and different.
We’re also coming into one of those rare years where the big manufacturers’ driver release cycles all align. We’re going to have new drivers from all the big OEMs (and damned near all of the small ones). I love when that happens.
Scott Piercy shot a 6-under 65 to share the 3M Open lead with Sungjae Im after the first round Thursday.
Glen Day converted an 8-foot eagle putt at the par-5 18th at The King's Course to match Stephen Ames' bogey-free 6-under 64 for a share of the Senior British Open lead Thursday.
Charles Barkley could receive an offer from LIV Golf for a broadcasting role, telling the New York Post that he would need a highly lucrative offer to walk away from serving as an NBA broadcaster for TNT.
Nelly Korda, playing in just her fifth event since a four-month injury layoff, shot a first-round 64 and trails leader Ayaka Furue by 1 stroke at the Evian Championship.
Depending on the climate where you live and your dedication to improving your game, a golf hitting net is a must-have item.
We have tested many golf nets over the years and know what features to look for. Some of the best golf nets have a wide base that can withstand all swing speeds while returning the ball safely to your feet. They also have side nets to catch those stray shots and, once you’re done, it’s simple to fold up and take down.
We tested some of the leading golf nets on the market to help advise you on which one is best for you.
If you want a golf hitting net that will stand the test of time, go for the Spornia SPG-8. It has a large base and hitting surface that will catch all those mishit shots. If you’re still not confident, the SPG-8 does have a side and roof net that can be added for extra security. Those who don’t like noise vibrating throughout their house from the ball hitting the net should buy this net. It has a cloth sheet that dampens the sound and returns the ball to your feet. These are just some of the reasons why it was the winner of the 2022 Most Wanted Golf Net Test.
5th in durability12th in storage and portability3rd in stability1st in ease of use1st in featuresThose who want their golf net to last the length of time should consider the Rukknet Pop Up net. Depending on your ceiling size, the pop up net can be used in you home for those winter months and keep your swing going.
Just about three months after the launch of its flagship GEN5 irons, PXG is updating its more affordable lineup with the release of the 0211 XCOR2 irons.
If you’ve kept up with PXG over the years, it won’t come as any surprise that the 0211 XCOR2 irons share a good bit of their technology with the flagship GEN5 series. Dating back to the original 0211 irons, the strategy has been to launch new tech in the GEN lineup and trickle into the lower-priced offerings.
Nikon and Canon (and probably countless others) do the same thing. Anyway, here’s the rundown.
XCOR2 is the latest iteration of PXG’s proprietary filler material (aka, the goo). The key points are that XCOR2 is lighter and faster than its prior-gen material.
Jason Kokrak, who is ranked 36th in the Official World Golf Ranking, and Charles Howell III, who is ranked 173rd, have left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. Both have three career PGA Tour victories.
The truth about the golf industry? Evolution is forever. Revolution is rare.
No matter how long you’ve been a reader of MyGolfSpy, it’s no secret that data is in our blood. Unearthing the top-tier performing equipment has been the sole objective of Most Wanted Testing for nearly 15 years.
That being said, highlighting products, technologies and companies who stood out each season also goes to the core of why we first began, even if they didn’t place No. 1 in the rankings. Data isn’t, and will never be, the only thing you consider before making your next purchase.
That’s not a bad thing.
Every year, our Editor’s Choice Awards give us the chance to switch gears a little here at MyGolfSpy and showcase a more subjective stance on brands and products we truly believe have, and will continue to, shape the industry. Staff, player and tester feedback are all put into consideration when selecting these awards.
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