Scottie Scheffler? Collin Morikawa? Here's who our staff is betting on to win the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
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Imagine, if you will, a world in which you’re an R&D engineer for your favorite golf OEM. You’re working on the company’s next set of irons, trying to squeeze out every last drop of performance.
What if I were to walk in, wave my hand and give you five extra grams of discretionary weight to move wherever you want? My guess is you’d probably be grateful.
If I gave you 10 grams, you’d start dancing.
Twenty grams? You’d be doing the Southside Shuffle all night long.
But if I offered you 100 grams – 100 freaking grams of discretionary weight to completely change the mass properties of your new iron set – you’d laugh me out of your office. You’d also alert security to report that some wackadoodle is loose in the building.
Golf’s burning question for more than 18 months has been about reunification.
And a part of that reunification is whether LIV players will be allowed back on the PGA Tour.
If they are, what would that look like? Our Alan Shipnuck speculated that select LIV players could be welcomed back to the Tour in 2025 via sponsor exemptions or another mechanism.
While that answer remains cloudy, we do have one piece of new information:
It is, in fact, possible to play on LIV and then come back to compete in a Tour event.
I’m one of those people who will try anything—well, pretty much anything—at least once. I ate crocodile bites in Thailand—if you’re curious, they tasted like chewy chicken. I participated in a dating segment that aired on a national morning show—if you’re curious, we didn’t end up together but I met the love of my life shortly after it aired.
So when I had the opportunity to attend TGL, the new tech-infused simulator golf league launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, my interest was certainly piqued.
How would the live in-venue experience at the SoFi Center on the campus of Palm Beach State College in Florida compare to the at-home viewing experience on ESPN?
I was pleasantly surprised how easy and efficient getting to and from SoFi Center was. Granted, I’m used to attending PGA Tour events, concerts or soccer matches with tens of thousands of others so given the facility’s approximate capacity of 1,500, this was a breeze.
Depending if you’re getting dropped off via rideshare, driving yourself or are attending on behalf of a sponsor dictates exactly where you go but all the parking lots and dropoff points are a short walk to the numerous gates flanking the SoFi Center.
Maxfli was founded in 1910 as a golf ball manufacturer by Robert H. Maxwell. The company, which derives its name from an amalgamation of the founder’s last name and “flight,” eventually expanded its products by introducing golf bags in the 1960s.
Maxfli took things one step further by manufacturing Australian blade golf clubs starting in 1976 up until the 1990s.
After a trio of ownership changes—Dunlop Slazenger (1996), TaylorMade-adidas (2002) and DICK’S Sporting Goods (2008)—Maxfli has triumphantly returned to the golf club space with its new XC2 and XC3 forged irons.
Available exclusively in-store and online via DICK’S and Golf Galaxy starting April 18, these two iron sets cost $999.99 for seven clubs (4-PW).
“We’ve been working hard behind the scenes for a very long time and we just weren’t ready until the product felt like the best possible version of itself,” said Sara Slagel, Maxfli Brand Manager. “Coming off the success of the tour balls the past few generations, our team felt it was time to expand the product line and reintroduce irons.”
We’re 2 1/2 months into this PGA Tour season, past the point where many pros start changing their clubs to update them to the new models. With our driver test results now available, it’s the perfect time to take a first look at the similarities between the longest drivers on the PGA Tour and the drivers that can help amateur players maximize distance.
Aldrich Potgieter may be new to the PGA Tour but he’s not new to generating distance from the tee. Potgieter also led the Korn Ferry Tour in distance in 2024 and just a few months into his PGA Tour career, he has already moved past Rory McIlroy, even if it’s by less than half a yard.
Potgieter recently played the Mexico Open and hit the driver off the tee, followed by the driver off the deck to land his ball on the green on a 661-yard par-5.
Here is a look at the top 10 longest golfers on the PGA Tour as of March 2025 and the drivers they are using.
| Player Name | Average Distance (yds) | Driver Used |
|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Potgieter | 326.9 | Titleist GT3 |
| Rory McIlroy | 326.7 | TaylorMade Qi10 |
| Niklas Norgaard | 325.1 | Titleist TSR3 |
| Tim Widing | 323.8 | Titleist GT2 |
| Gary Woodland | 321.6 | COBRA DS-Adapt X |
| Min Woo Lee | 320.3 | Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond |
| Karl Vilips | 320.1 | TaylorMade Qi10 LS |
| Alejandro Tosti | 319.8 | Srixon SX5 Mk II LS |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | 318.3 | TaylorMade Qi35 LS |
| Rasmus Højgaard | 317.9 | Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond |
Now that we know which golf clubs the pros are using to generate all of this distance, it’s worth comparing that to our 2025 Best Golf Driver testing.
Let me ask you some questions.
How many golf apps do you have on your phone or tablet?
Between launch monitors, swing trainers, rangefinders, etc., how many pieces of digital golf hardware do you own?
Last question.
How many of those apps and digital toys communicate with each other?
Introducing the new KYOEI Dual Weight Tour Iron – Building upon the success of the original Dual Weight one and two the new TOUR is the next evolution of the series featuring all the attributes a better player needs and wants in a Forged Iron.
What Sets It Apart from the Dual Weight II?
Simply put, with the newly developed mold—codenamed X-IRON—this latest version retains 80% of the forgiveness of the original DWII while packing it into a more compact design. It’s the ideal cavity back for blade enthusiasts, featuring zero offset, a slimmer sole, and a refined overall shape. Starting with the non-conforming triple-weight wedge, KYOEI has introduced a series of upgrades designed to elevate performance beyond the competition.
Let’s break them down: At the billet stage KYOEI Golf has taken an extra step that most brands overlook. Working directly with their source supplier in Kobe, Japan, they’ve introduced a key chemical element along with a micro-alloy to enhance the material’s properties. Unlike many companies that simply use whatever billets their factories provide, KYOEI’s deep-rooted industry connections and proximity to Japan’s top steel suppliers have ushered in a new chapter for the brand.
Introducing KYOEI TYPE-X Wedge – Control. Feel. Precision.
The KYOEI TYPE-X Wedge is designed for players who demand consistency and confidence in every short-game scenario. Forged from premium soft carbon steel, it delivers the signature KYOEI impact feel—solid, responsive, and unmistakably pure.
The TYPE-X features a versatile sole grind, refined for maximum adaptability from tight lies, deep rough, and bunkers. With carefully tuned bounce angles and a precisely milled face, it provides controlled spin and a penetrating trajectory, whether executing a low-checking spinner or a high, soft landing shot. Designed for players who rely on precision rather than gimmicks, the TYPE-X Wedge is a pure expression of craftsmanship and performance. No unnecessary tech—just the feel, feedback, and control that serious golfers demand.
The KYOEI TYPE-X Wedge is designed with a focus on consistency, feel, and control. Its forged soft carbon steel construction and versatile sole grind provide a balanced blend of performance and adaptability, making it a reliable choice for a variety of short-game shots. With a precisely milled face and thoughtfully tuned bounce angles, it offers the responsiveness that skilled players appreciate. For those who prefer a straightforward, well-crafted wedge without unnecessary technology, the TYPE-X delivers a refined experience where feel and precision take priority.
| No | Loft ( ° ) | Lie ( ° ) | Bounce ( ° ) | Offset | Weight ( g ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 64 | 10 | 0.5 | 298 |
| 54 | 54 | 64 | 10 | 0.5 | 300 |
| 58 | 58 | 64 | 10 | 0.5 | 304 |
Introducing the KYOEI SCEPTRE Neo Mallet, KYOEI’s take on a high-MOI, ultra-forgiving putter designed to minimize head twist throughout the stroke.
With its stealthy, angular design, the SCEPTRE Mallet stands apart from the rounded shapes commonly seen in mass-market putters. Inside, a carefully engineered cavity section redistributes weight strategically to enhance stability and forgiveness, ensuring better performance on off-center hits.
To further optimize forgiveness and balance, KYOEI has incorporated a stainless steel sole plate, lowering the center of gravity and improving overall stability.
Refined Alignment – After extensive testing, KYOEI developed a triple sight line system, which proved to be the most intuitive and easy-to-adapt alignment aid for players.
The result? A putter that delivers exceptional stability, minimal head twisting, and a smooth, responsive feel—reminiscent of the legendary forged craftsmanship KYOEI is known for in Japan.
The lowest recorded round in a PGA Tour event is 58, achieved by Jim Furyk at the 2016 Travelers Championship. This round, which took place at the TPC River Highlands course in Cromwell, Connecticut, on August 7, 2016, was a historic moment in golf.
Jim Furyk's historic 58 remains one of the most memorable rounds in PGA Tour history, demonstrating his skill and consistency while setting a new benchmark in the sport.
After rookie Karl Vilips won his first PGA Tour event Sunday at the Puerto Rico Open, he was shocked to find a voicemail from Tiger Woods.
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Russell Henley takes advantage of this growing iron trend on Tour. Here's how to make it a part of your game too.
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The official start of the golf season? To this lifelong Northeasterner, it begins on the second Sunday in March when we spring ahead.
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Scottie Scheffler leads the 2025 Players Championship odds as the betting favorite, with plenty of PGA Tour stars close behind.
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How to watch the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass this week, including a full Players Championship TV schedule and streaming info.
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How do players like Collin Morikawa set up their drivers to help them hit a proper fade? Here's what you need to know.
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Can Rory McIlroy or Colin Morikawa keep Scottie Scheffler from winning his third straight? Who could surprise? We rank every golfer in the Players Championship.
Starting at the Players Championship, the PGA Tour will begin using AI to help its tournament team set up courses. Here's how they'll do it.
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Club pro Jason Caron nearly pulled off an epic victory on the Champions Tour Sunday, eventually losing in a playoff to Steven Alker.
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