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15 Golf Accessories Under $25: Saving Costs And Boosting Performance

The search for affordable gear that enhances comfort, style and performance is over. Our team has discovered the top 15 golf accessories under $25 for your bag. Clean your grooves, shield from the sun and keep your hands blister-free without breaking the bank.

1. For the golfer hitting more mud than balls 

Caddy Splash Golf Water Brush

The water in this brush softens the mud in your grooves while the bristles displace grime, leaving your clubface clean to launch the ball.

 2. For the player who values style

NIKE Men’s Golf Hat

Dri-Fit polyester removes moisture from your forehead, keeping you cool and dry. The low-profile design sits comfortably on your head presenting a stylish finish.
















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These 10 YouTube Golf Channels Have Lost Viewers In 2024

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about some of the YouTube golf channels that are trending in the right direction with viewership.

This week is the other side of the equation.

While many of these channels still boast outstanding overall numbers in terms of viewership and engagement, they have seen a decline in popularity this year.

This is not meant as a slight at these channels. They are still doing some great work and, in several cases, are incredibly popular. Success is also not measured exclusively in viewership: engagement, subscriptions, sponsorships, merchandise sales and other factors are important.

Also, these viewership numbers only take a channel’s own videos into account. Collaborations where characters show up on another channel don’t factor into these stats.

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The Longest Driving PGA Tour Players of the Last 35 Years

In 2024, it’s easy to claim that golfers are hitting the ball further than ever but we wanted to put that to the test. We compared the longest driving PGA Tour players for each season since 1989. Here’s what we found.

The distance between Humenik and Cameron Champ

Here’s the big question: How much has distance changed in the last 35 years?

Looking at the differences seen below between Ed Humenik (who posted an average of 280.9 yards in 1989) and Cameron Champ (who averaged 323.3 yards in 2024), it’s clear how much the game has evolved. The gap between these two is 42.4 yards.

John Daly’s dominance

John Daly absolutely dominates this list. He was the first to break the 300-yard mark in driving distance and his name appears 11 times. If you ever doubted his legacy as one of the longest hitters in golf history, this list will prove you wrong.

What’s more impressive (though not reflected in the list) is that in some of the years when Daly claimed the title of the longest driver on Tour, he won by eight to 10 yards.




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LIV's Hatton picked to play Ryder Cup warmup

Tyrrell Hatton is the only player from LIV Golf who will play in a Ryder Cup warmup event in January overseen by Europe captain Luke Donald.

What to know about the significant changes to PGA Tour eligibility

From reduced field sizes to making it harder to get cards, we take a closer look at some of the changes coming to the PGA Tour in 2026.

Aberg returns from surgery, to defend title at RSM

Ludvig Aberg, who had surgery on his knee in September, spent four weeks away from the game and will return to defend his title at the RSM Classic this week.

How much you'd pay to play a Top 100 Course in the U.S., according to ... you!

How much money would you pay to play on one of GOLF's Top 100 Courses in the U.S.? We asked, and you answered.

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Woman in coma after trying to save Brian Harman's son from rip current

Brian Harman used his RSM Classic press conference to raise awareness and ask for prayers for a woman who tried to save his son.

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RSM Classic betting guide: 5 picks our gambling expert loves this week

The RSM Classic begins on Thursday in Georgia. Here are 5 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.

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SURVEY: The No. 1 bucket-list course (and hole), according to you

What's the top bucket-list course (and hole) from our Top 100 list that GOLF.com readers would like to play? We found out.

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Our Picks: 5 speed-training aids to help transform your game

We all want to bomb the golf ball, but it requires generating more power. To help, here are our top speed-training aids from Fairway Jockey.

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Chipping Drills

Putting is a crucial part of your golf game, and improving your putting skills can significantly lower your score. Here are several effective putting drills to enhance your technique, accuracy, and consistency:

1. The Gate Drill

  • Objective: Improve your alignment and putting stroke.
  • How to Do It:
    1. Set up two tees just slightly wider than your putter head, about 2-3 inches apart, creating a "gate" in front of your ball.
    2. Focus on stroking the ball through the gate without hitting the tees.
    3. If you hit a tee, adjust your stroke or alignment to avoid it.
  • Benefits: This drill helps you focus on making a straight back-and-through stroke and improving consistency.

2. Clock Drill

  • Objective: Improve distance control and confidence in putting from various distances.
  • How to Do It:
    1. Place four tees or markers around the hole, about 3-5 feet away in the shape of a clock (at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock).
    2. Start by putting from each spot to the hole, focusing on both speed and accuracy.
    3. Once you make one putt from each spot, repeat from farther distances, eventually working your way up to 10-15 feet.
  • Benefits: This drill helps with distance control and pressure putting.

3. Straight Line Drill

  • Objective: Improve putting alignment and consistency on straight putts.
  • How to Do It:
    1. Place a straight line of tees or chalk along the putting green, roughly 3-4 feet long, directly in line with the hole.
    2. Put a ball at the start of the line and aim to roll the ball along the line, ensuring it goes straight and doesn’t veer off course.
    3. Repeat several times, adjusting your stroke for consistent results.
  • Benefits: This drill helps develop a straighter putting stroke and better alignment.

4. Distance Control Drill (Lag Putting)

  • Objective: Improve lag putting for better distance control on long putts.
  • How to Do It:
    1. Pick a hole and place a ball about 30 feet away.
    2. Try to lag the ball as close to the hole as possible without worrying about sinking it.
    3. Once you get comfortable with this distance, progressively move farther away.
  • Benefits: This drill is great for practicing distance control, especially on long putts to avoid three-putting.

5. One-Handed Putting Drill

  • Objective: Improve your feel and stroke mechanics.
  • How to Do It:
    1. Putt with just one hand at a time — start with your dominant hand, and then switch to your non-dominant hand.
    2. Focus on the feel of the stroke, ensuring the putter head moves smoothly through the ball.
    3. Alternate hands, and then putt with both hands together after practicing each side.
  • Benefits: This drill helps you develop better control and smoothness in your stroke by engaging each hand individually.

6. Around the World Drill

  • Objective: Build confidence in short putts.
  • How to Do It:
    1. Place several balls around the hole at varying distances, starting from about 3 feet out.
    2. Putt each ball into the hole, one at a time, ensuring you make each one before moving to the next.
    3. Once you complete a full circle of putts, step back and repeat from 4-5 feet.
  • Benefits: This drill improves short-putt consistency, which is vital for reducing your score.

7. The Mirror Drill

  • Objective: Improve your putting alignment and consistency.
  • How to Do It:
    1. Place a mirror on the ground in front of you, with a hole or target lined up at the other end.
    2. Practice your putting stroke while watching your reflection to ensure your body and putter are aligned properly.
    3. This drill can also be done with an alignment rod to check your setup.
  • Benefits: It helps ensure your body, eyes, and putter are aligned, leading to better stroke mechanics and more accurate putts.

8. 3-3-3 Drill

  • Objective: Improve your consistency and confidence at different distances.
  • How to Do It:
    1. Set up three balls at three different distances: 3 feet, 6 feet, and 9 feet.
    2. Putt the first ball from 3 feet, the second from 6 feet, and the third from 9 feet.
    3. Repeat the sequence several times.
  • Benefits: This drill helps build confidence in both short and medium-range putts.

9. Two-Ball Drill

  • Objective: Improve consistency and practice dealing with pressure.
  • How to Do It:
    1. Place two balls next to each other, about 3-5 feet from the hole.
    2. Try to make both putts in one go, treating them as a pair of important shots.
    3. Repeat until you make both putts consistently.
  • Benefits: This drill helps you get comfortable making multiple putts in quick succession, simulating pressure situations.

By incorporating these putting drills into your practice routine, you’ll develop better control over your strokes, improve your accuracy, and increase your confidence on the greens. Consistency and practice are key to becoming a strong putter!

Harman praises woman who tried to save his son

Brian Harman asked for prayers for the woman who is now in a coma after helping to save his son from drowning.

Rules Guy: Can you play a ball that goes OB, but is in-bounds on another hole?

What do you do if you hit your ball OB off the tee, but discover the ball in-bounds on a different hole? Rules Guy has the answer.

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High-stakes par-3 golf league taking innovative approach to team golf

In December, 44 two-person teams will compete at Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills in Arizona in a 36-hole scramble competition.

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First Look: Bettinardi releases 2025 Queen B putters

For 2025, Bettinardi is updating their popular Queen B putter line with a new Royal Rose PVD finish, updated weighting and new head shapes.

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First Look: Bettinardi unveils Antidote Series zero-torque putters

In unvieling their latest release, the Antidote SB1 and SB2, Bettinardi is adding fuel to the "zero-torque" putter craze.

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The PGA Tour just ratified major changes. Here are 6 things you need to know

The PGA Tour's Policy Board officially ratified changes to pro golf's competitive structure on Monday. Here's what it means.

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Rapsodo and Titleist Bring Pro V1 to MLM2PRO

Rapsodo has partnered with Titleist to introduce an RPT version of the Pro V1 golf ball.

The Pro V1 joins Callaway’s Chrome Soft X in the Rapsodo RPT ball catalog. An RPT version of the Pro V1x will be available in 2025.

What is RPT?

For those unfamiliar with the Rapsodo ecosystem, RPT is short for Rapsodo Precision Technology. RPT-enabled golf balls feature a collection of markings (spots, really) on the cover that allow the MLM2PRO launch monitor to accurately capture spin and spin axis measurements.

Why RPT matters

The MLM2PRO is what you might consider a hybrid launch monitor design. Like FlightScope MEVO, Full Swing KIT and the Garmin R10, the MLM2PRO uses Doppler radar to measure things like ball speed, launch angle and launch direction.

Most radar-based device are reasonably good with those basic metrics.

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