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Ben Griffin won for the third time this PGA Tour season at the World Wide Technology Championship with a new putter in the bag.

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As I sat in my living room and watched the first of many flakes of snow fall to kick off a rabid Michigan winter, it was nice to live vicariously through those competing at the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico. In a day filled top to bottom with football, the action at El Cardonal in Los Cabos was perfect for a bit of second screen watching.

Most golf tournaments are described as a marathon, not a sprint. You want to pace yourself, take it one shot at a time and not run out of gas. Not this week, though. This was an all out sprint. As Andy Jankowiak said so eloquently during the Daytona 500 last year, golfers like Ben Griffin had to “put the pedal to the floor and not lift it until they see God or a checkered flag”. 

This period of the year is where the middle-of-the-pack PGA Tour player is looking to cement his status for 2026. Golfers like Sami Valimaki took advantage of this week and vaulted themselves safely inside the all important top 100 to secure their card for next year. 

Then you have guys at the other end of the spectrum, like Ben Griffin, who walked away this week with his third win of the season (and of his career). He now joins Scottie Scheffler (6) and Rory McIlroy (3) as the only golfers to win three or more times on Tour this year.

Being named in a group with those 2 guys can only mean you’re doing good stuff. 

Ben Griffin avoided the mistakes that slowed his two challengers Sunday and rolled in three long birdie putts for a 9-under 63 to win the World Wide Technology Championship for his third PGA Tour title of the season.

LIV Golf's sudden change is made with multiple reasons in mind. We debate about who stands to benefit from it most.

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When Ben Griffin won for a third time this year, he ascended to a level only Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have matched this year.

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On this week's episode of GOLF's Fully Equipped, Callaway's Johnny Thompson recalls stories from working on Phil Mickelson's golf clubs.

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Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams witnessed historic feats by the 15-time major champion, but one Tiger gesture surprised him most.

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Tour Edge Golf is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their Exotics lineup with a brand new complete family of products. Let's test it out.

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Nasa Hataoka won the Toto Japan Classic on the first playoff hole after the final 18 holes were washed out by all-day rain and what officials termed "unplayable course conditions."

Aaron Rai made a birdie on the first playoff hole to beat Tommy Fleetwood and win the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Here's the total 2025 World Wide Technology purse, payout breakdown and winner's share for this week's event at El Cardonal.

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In a dramatic finish in Abu Dhabi, a pro left off the European Ryder Cup team narrowly defeated Tommy Fleetwood and a charging Rory McIlroy.

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When the LPGA's 2025 Toto Japan Classic was shortened to 54 holes on Sunday, an improvised playoff was staged to determine the champion.

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Garrick Higgo matched the El Cardonal at Diamante course record with an 11-under 61 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Carson Young into the final round of the World Wide Technology Championship.

Matti Schmid shot a 9-under 63 and took a one-shot lead in the World Wide Technology Championship.

xxio 14 and 14 plus series

Alright, fellow golf fanatics! The whispers of a new XXIO line are getting louder, and after digging into the early descriptions, I’m pretty stoked about what’s coming with the XXIO 14 and 14+ series. For those of us who appreciate a blend of performance and a truly enjoyable experience on the course, XXIO usually delivers. So, let’s break down what I’m anticipating from these new sticks.

The Standard XXIO 14: More of What We Love?

If you’ve played XXIO before, you know their sweet spot is making golf easier and more fun. The XXIO 14 Driver, Fairway Woods, and Hybrids sound like they’re leaning even harder into that philosophy.

Driver & Fairway Woods: The consistent theme here seems to be “more ball speed, more stability.” I’m hearing about this “ULTiFLEX” face technology, which sounds like they’re really pushing the boundaries of face flex to get every last bit of speed out of the club. What gets me excited is the refined “New ActivWing.” We’ve seen ActivWing before, but these “steps” on the crown and sole to manage airflow? That sounds like a smart way to help us recreational players keep the clubhead stable and hit the sweet spot more often. Because honestly, who doesn’t want more consistent contact?

And for the Fairway Woods, they’re talking about higher, farther launches and improved playability. That’s music to my ears, especially for those dreaded long approach shots or tight tee shots where a fairway wood is crucial. The “CANNON SOLE” with its hollow design under the face should mean more flex and more speed, which is exactly what you want when you’re trying to reach a par 5 in two. Plus, the “High Grip Milled Pattern” on the face sounds like a nice touch for those damp morning rounds – keeping spin consistent even on slightly off-center hits could be a real game-changer.

Hybrids: The XXIO 14 Hybrids sound like they’re going to be absolute rockets with an easy launch. “Wing Cannon Sole” and “Edge Cup Face” are all about getting that ball speed up and launching it high. For anyone who struggles with long irons, a hybrid that genuinely makes it easier to get the ball up and carry it the distance is gold. I’m also really looking forward to the stability claims from the ActivWing – consistent strikes with a hybrid can really cut down on those frustrating thin or fat shots.

Nasa Hataoka retained a share of the lead at the Toto Japan Classic, this time with Yuna Araki, who also was atop the leaderboard at 15 under.

Aaron Rai will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship as he seeks a first title on the European tour in five years.

Aaron Rai holed out from 214 yards for an albatross in his 8-under 64 that left him tied for the lead with fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood after the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.

Nick Dunlap and Sami Valimaki each tied the course record with an 11-under 61 for a share of the lead in the World Wide Technology Championship.