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Part I of a look at Royal Portrush, the philosophy of out-of-bounds, and how stroke and distance will impact the 2025 Open.

If you were open to it, Monday's opening round of the U.S. Adaptive Open was a salve for whatever ailed you.

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Here's why Tiger Woods' ex-caddie Steve Williams gave wrong yardages when Woods was steamed. It was discussed on GOLF's Subpar.

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A caddie at one of Long Island's proudest golf clubs found no shortage of characters (and stories!) worth remembering.

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Aldrich Potgieter and Brian Campbell won PGA Tour events the last two weeks, and it wound up getting them into The Open next week at Royal Portrush.

Here are the most common challenges golfers face, from beginners to experienced players—plus tips to help overcome them:

1. Inconsistent Swing

• Challenge: Swing mechanics vary from shot to shot, leading to topped shots, slices, or hooks.

• Solution: Focus on developing a repeatable swing. Use slow-motion practice, video feedback, and a consistent pre-shot routine.

2. Mental Game Struggles

• Challenge: Pressure, frustration, or fear of failure—especially on tough holes or putts.

• Solution: Practice mental resilience. Breathe deeply, visualize each shot, and commit fully. Treat bad shots as learning moments.

Sometimes, golf equipment companies remember that not every golfer wants to hit it farther. Sometimes they remember that there are players who want their irons to look and feel a certain way.

This is one of those times.

Callaway’s new X Forged and X Forged Max irons represent what the company describes as “single-piece forging in its purest form” and while that might sound like marketing speak, these clubs are clearly designed for golfers who appreciate the fundamentals of iron construction over the latest technology.

A cult classic reborn

X Forged isn’t new to Callaway’s catalog but the latest incarnation represents a return to form. After making its debut in Japan in 2024, this updated version has found its way stateside for 2025. For American golfers, this represents something of a departure from Callaway’s recent iron philosophy.

Where the company’s mainstream offerings have focused on distance and forgiveness, the X Forged models are unapologetically old school. We’re talking 1020 carbon steel, single-piece forging and design cues that speak to the Japanese market’s appreciation for classic iron shaping.

You can have a perfectly fitted set of irons, a driver dialed into your swing and wedges matched to your course conditions and yardages—but if you’re playing the wrong golf ball, you’re leaving performance on the table.

The golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every single shot. It has to be right.

Yet most golfers still choose their ball based on price, feel or because some tour pro uses it. Some chase softness, others prioritize distance, but neither approach guarantees the ball actually fits your game.

If you’ve been wondering whether your golf ball might be holding you back, here are six signs it’s time for a change.

1. You fitted your ball to your driver but not your irons or wedges

One of the most common mistakes in ball selection is starting with the driver. If your logic was, “This one goes far,” you’ve got it backward.

The 9-wood is a bit of a golf underdog. Not many players talk about it, even fewer carry one. I may even go so far as to say it’s still regarded as a high-handicap golf club. However, that seems to be changing. Thanks to its high launch, soft landings and surprising distance, the 9-wood is carving out a spot in some players’ bags, especially as an alternative to 4-irons or even 5-hybrids. In this guide, we’ll break down what a 9-wood is, how far it goes, where it fits in your bag and whether you should get one.

Loft of a 9-wood

Most 9-woods have a loft of 23 to 26 degrees, depending on the brand. This places them just a notch above a typical 7-wood (21 degrees) and in line with many 4-hybrids or even 5-irons.

The high-lofted 9-wood allows the ball to launch higher and land softly, which is exactly what many average male players need when trying to hold greens from 180 to 200 yards out.

Average distance for a 9-wood

A 9-wood usually flies 10 to 15 yards shorter than a 7-wood. Based on distance data from Shot Scope, here is a basic idea of how far a 9-wood would go for a 15-handicap and 25-handicap golfer.

Of course, strike quality and swing speed matter.

I recently got the chance to play a brand-new short course near me in Colonial Williamsburg. My quick trip around The Shoe at Golden Horseshoe reminded me of the key elements that, frankly, make short (or par-3) courses so enticing.

Honestly, I’m fully prepared to declare that it’s a much better golf experience than playing the “real” thing.

Here’s why I think short courses are the best way to play golf.

It’s faster

Ain’t nobody got time for a 5-hour round. No, seriously. There are few things I hate more in life than a painfully slow round of golf. In many ways, the short course addresses this problem.

Shorter distances, fewer opportunities to end up in the woods searching for a ball and every hole being a par-3 speed things up.

We’ve all heard enough about the worst decisions in golf: hero shots from the trees, short-sided misses, endless attempts to fly a wedge to tucked pins.

But what about the smart shots?

Let’s flip the script.

Smart shots don’t always make the highlight reel but they do show up on the scorecard. They save strokes, maintain momentum and prevent the proverbial snowman on the scorecard.

Here are three of the smartest shots in golf.

Music on the course can turn an OK round into something memorable. Whether it’s a steady beat to keep my focus or some background vibes while walking between shots, having a reliable golf speaker is a must-have for me. The Rokform G-Rok PRO Bluetooth Golf Speaker caught my eye because of its rugged design and golf-friendly features so I put it to the test.

Here’s what I found.

Built for the golf course

Right away, I noticed how tough the G-Rok PRO feels. It’s got a military-grade build that feels like it’ll hold up to drops and bumps. Plus, it’s water-resistant so when a sudden drizzle hit one round, I wasn’t stressing about ruining it.

For golfers who spend a lot of time outside, this kind of durability is a game-changer. No more worrying about the weather or that inevitable bump when loading or unloading your bag.

Sound quality that packs a punch

Don’t let the rugged exterior fool you — the G-Rok PRO sounds great, delivering a smooth and crisp sound at all audio levels. While I keep it subdued on the course so that I am not bothering anyone two holes over, I’ve tested out the top end at home while working outside. I didn’t notice any significant distortion, a plus for a portable speaker.

In Europe, Dan Brown wins the BMW to set up Open return while World No. 1 amateur Lottie Woad wins a pro event. Plus, a U.S. Adaptive Open preview for this week's championship at Woodmont.

Ed Fiori, 72, a four-time winner on the PGA Tour who for 13 years was the only player to rally from a 54-hole deficit to beat Tiger Woods on the tour, died Sunday, the tour said on its website.

In this week’s roundtable, our experts debate the revised FedEx payouts, LIV chief’s remarks about PGA Tour and how we’d enhance the majors.  

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Brian Campbell won for the second time this year on the PGA Tour, both in a playoff, after beating Emiliano Grillo on the first extra hole at the John Deere Classic.

John Deere winner Brian Campbell relied on a bag full of Ping equipment to win his second PGA Tour event of 2025.

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He's the shortest player on the PGA Tour. He grinded through a decade in the minors. Now Brian Campbell is the unlikeliest two-time winner of 2025.

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The 2025 John Deere Classic has a total purse of $8.4 million, with the winner receiving a check for $1.51 million.

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English golfer Lottie Woad, 21, became the first amateur in three years to win a Ladies European Tour title after a six-shot victory at the Women's Irish Open on Sunday, after entering the final round with a seven-stroke advantage in Maynooth, Ireland.