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Padraig Harrington enters this week at Royal Portrush as the happiest golfer in the field. And yet, he says, his hopes are low.
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Mark Darbon is the new CEO of the R&A, and in his first Open Championship press conference it was how little he said that stood out.
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Who will win? Who has the best betting value? Which props are the most interesting? Our experts look at the 2025 Open Championship from all angles.
President Donald Trump is not getting an Open Championship to the Turnberry course he owns in the near future, which the R&A's new chief executive said was more about transportation than politics.
Fujikura Speeder NX Gold
A Closer Look at the Fujikura Speeder NX Gold Shaft (Pre-Order Available for September 4th Release)
The world of golf equipment is constantly evolving, with manufacturers striving to deliver incremental performance gains. A new contender poised to make an impact is the Fujikura Speeder NX Gold shaft, set for release on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Building upon the successful “DNA” of the NX series, this latest iteration promises to elevate performance through innovative engineering, aiming for enhanced clubhead speed and a powerful, stable ball flight.
The Golden Ratio of Flex and Torque: A Smoother Energy Transfer
The Speeder NX Gold aims to build upon the reputation of its predecessor, the NX Green, which is recognized for its ability to generate high initial ball speed and a strong trajectory. A key innovation in the NX Gold is the incorporation of new DHX technology, designed to foster a more unified and smooth swing feel. By strategically reducing rigidity in the handle section, the shaft is intended to make it easier for the club to “lag” during the downswing. This phenomenon can contribute directly to an increase in clubhead speed. The overarching goal for this model is to achieve the highest initial ball speed and the strongest trajectory yet seen within the NX series.
Engineered for Elevated Performance: Key Innovations





Oakmont Country Club has banned golfer Wyndham Clark from its property after he damaged his locker following a missed cut at last month's U.S. Open, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Is Scottie Scheffler the overwhelming favorite? Is Rory McIlroy's game rounding into form? We look at five storylines to watch this week at the Open Championship.
The final installment in FootJoy’s legendary run of limited-edition Major-inspired golf shoes is here, and it may be the best of the bunch.
Inspired by the traditions of Royal Portrush Golf Club, the final entrant in the FootJoy Legend Series features two legendary Premiere Models: the Field and Packard, both dressed in handwoven Harris Tweed fabric.
Each pair comes with a custom shoe bag, made from the same fabric.
This ain’t your daddy’s wool. Harris Tweed’s fabric is governed by an act by the same name. As such, it MUST be handwoven in the Outer Hebrides (off the coast of Scotland). So when you get something with the legendary Harris Tweed insignia, you know it’s the real deal both in quality and craftsmanship.
You can shop the final installment in the FootJoy Legend Series now.

If you’ve ever watched the Open Championship, you’ve seen it: a ball settles just off the green and instead of reaching for a wedge, a pro pulls the putter. Sometimes putting from off the green is the smartest play. The turf is tight, the wind is strong and the margin for error with a wedge is razor-thin.
While putting from off the green is often the safer play, it’s not as simple as treating it like any other putt. The lies are different. The pace is different. The terrain between your ball and the hole may not be predictable. You’ve got to learn how to do it properly.
Here are five things you need to know to pull off this shot with confidence.
Evaluate the lie, not just the distance
Before grabbing your putter, take a look at the lie. Is the ball sitting on tightly mown fringe, sitting down in a depression or nestled in dormant Bermuda? Even a great putter will struggle if the ball is buried or resting in an uneven patch.
Look for lies that are firm, flat and low-cut. If the ball is in a bare or tufted area, consider using a hybrid or a bump-and-run with an iron instead.


Your driver stance makes or breaks every tee shot. Get it wrong, and you’ll slice, hook and hit those embarrassing pop-ups that barely clear the tee box. Get it right, and you’ll start crushing drives down the fairway.
Most golfers think the stance is just where you put your feet. It’s actually four things working together: ball position, stance width, spine angle and alignment. Nail these basics and you’ll hit longer, straighter drives.
Ball position: Tee it forward
Put the ball just inside your left heel if you’re right-handed. This lets you hit up on the ball, which is how you get maximum distance.
Here’s where most golfers mess up: they play the ball too far back, like they’re hitting an iron. That makes you hit down on the ball, creating weak shots that go nowhere. When the ball is forward, your club naturally swings up into it.
Think of it this way: irons go down and through the ball. Your driver goes up and through it. Ball position makes this happen automatically.


Why Grant Horvat's request to film a PGA Tour event was denied, and the surprising NBC change coming to the Open Championship.
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Xander Schauffele, who counts two majors and a Tour Championship among his victories, gives his trophies to his parents, and he's "not sure" where his Olympic gold medal is.
Here is the full list of tee times for the first and second rounds of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad announced Tuesday she will turn professional, two days after nearly winning a major title.
In 1744, the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers—recognized as the oldest organized golf club in the world—wrote the first official Rules of Golf.
Key Facts About the 1744 Rules and the Club
The rules were created for a competition held at Leith Links, near Edinburgh, Scotland.
The event was called the "Silver Club" competition, and it was open only to members.
There were 13 rules in total, written to ensure fair play and consistency.
The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers would later move to Muirfield, which remains one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world today.
Bryson DeChambeau says LIV Golf's application for Official World Golf Ranking points is vital to getting the league up to speed as progress takes longer than expected.
In today's edition of Play Smart, Clay Ballard explains how you can add lag to your swing and hit the ball longer.
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ESPN BET odds for golfers to win, place and make the cut entering first round of the 2025 Open Championship.