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Four golf rangefinders arranged on a green background

Best golf gifts 2024: 10 handy rangefinders at different price points

If you’re looking to buy a rangefinder as a gift for the golfer in your life, here are some great options at different price points.
Apparel
Best polos

Our Picks: 15 best polos for on and off the course

When it comes to wardrobe staples, there is perhaps no article of clothing more essential than a polo shirt. Shop 15 of our favorites here.
Gear
Best golf gifts 2024: 12 Gifts we love from Fairway Jockey

Best golf gifts 2024: 12 ideas we love from Fairway Jockey

Still looking for the perfect gift for the golfer in your life? Check out a few of our favorite golfer-approved gifts on Fairway Jockey.
Gear
Best golf gift ideas for kids

Best golf gifts 2024: 20 editor-approved items your kids will love

Golf-centric gifts are a great way to encourage your kids to get out of the house and on to the course. Shop 20 of our favorite items.
Shoes
A close-up of photo of a pair of Sun Day Red's Pioneer Cypress golf shoe.

Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red brand drops first pair of golf shoes

After nearly 20 prototypes, Sun Day Red has unveiled the retail offering of Tiger Woods’ new signature golf shoe, the Pioneer Cypress.
Putters
Putter manufacturer Logan Olson working on a putter.

TaylorMade announces the acquisition of putter-maker Logan Olson

TaylorMade Golf is announcing the acquisition of putter-maker Logan Olson, who built putters for Scottie Scheffler and others last year.
Irons
new bridgestone 220mb irons stacked alongside each other

New Bridgestone premium forged irons and wedges: 5 things to know

Bridgestone’s all-new 220 MB, 221 CB and 222 CB+ irons confirm that the brand is still betting big on the premium forged iron category.
News
Jordan Spieth

After wrist surgery, Jordan Spieth finally sounds healthy again

In the wake of wrist surgery, Jordan Spieth is feeling good about both his health and his swing, he said earlier this week.
News
High-stakes par-3 tournament golf is returning to Arizona this week

How to watch the Troon Access GL Championship, a high-stakes par-3 golf tournament

Find out how to watch the 2024 Troon Access GL Championship in Tempe, Ariz., including tee times and full tournament and streaming info.
News
lpga and usga flags

LPGA, USGA alter gender policies, barring players assigned male at birth

The USGA and LPGA announced updates to their respective gender policies Wednesday, with new restrictions on transgender golfers.
News
United States Ryder Cup team

U.S. Ryder Cuppers getting paid isn’t crazy. It’s the messaging that’s off

U.S. players getting paid more to compete in the Ryder Cup is fine, so long as they figure out the message they’re trying to send.
News
kevin kisner smiles at presidents cup press conference in white hat with hot mic logo

Kevin Kisner named NBC Sports lead analyst after yearlong search

Kevin Kisner was named NBC Sports’ newest lead analyst, ending the network’s yearlong search to replace Paul Azinger.
News
PGA Tour pro Nick Dunlap speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the 2024 Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course.

Pro details ‘whirlwind’ ride from college golf to Tiger’s tourney in 8 months

Eight months ago Nick Dunlap was still in college. Now he’s a two-time PGA Tour champion making his debut at Tiger Woods’ tournament.
News
Scottie Scheffler hits drive during the final round of the 2024 Tour Championship.

2024 Hero World Challenge Thursday tee times: Round 1 pairings

View full 2024 Hero World Challenge tee times for Thursday’s first round in the Bahamas, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Aberg and more.
Travel
Aerial photo of Bandon Dunes

Bandon Dunes instituting lottery to help manage high demand

Bandon Dunes, the über-popular Oregon resort, has found a new way to give would-be guests a fair shake at landing a reservation.
Travel
From top right, clockwise: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Bandon Trails, Tobacco Road, Erin Hills.

8 epic road trips made up exclusively of Top 100 public golf courses

Looking for inspiration for your next buddies trip? Here are eight road trips created from our Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking.
Travel
The crossings course at magnolia grove.

Inside Magnolia Grove, the southernmost stop on the RTJ Golf Trail

At a 54-hole facility blessed by balmy weather and proximity to beaches, recent renovations have added to the shine.
Travel
Shadow Creek and George Wright

The Top 100 Courses You Can Play, ranked from most expensive to least

Where does each Top 100 You Can Play course rank in terms of affordability? We placed the list in order from most to least expensive.
Travel
A view of Sedge Valley at Sand Valley Golf Resort in Wisconsin.

Top 100 Courses You Can Play: Our staff’s 9 favorite spots

We recently released our latest ranking of the Top 100 Courses You Can Play. Everyone has their favorites — here’s our staff’s picks.
Travel
A view of Philadelphia Cricket's Wissahickon course.

Bringing back the ‘sparkle’ at Philadelphia Cricket’s Wissahickon course

GOLF’s newest Top 100 Courses in the U.S. ranking includes 11 newcomers, including Philadelphia Cricket (Wissahickon) in Flourtown, Pa.
Travel
Augusta National and Pine Valley split image

7 interesting findings from our Top 100 Courses readers’ survey

From favorite architects to how much golfers would pay for bucket-list rounds, here are 7 fun nuggets from our Top 100 Courses survey.
Short Game
drew stoltz hits chip shots from long and short grass

Learn how to chip from different grass types by doing this

In today’s edition of Play Smart, elite mid-amateur Drew Stoltz explains how he prepares for chipping from different types of grasses.
Putting
What are the important keys for lag-putting from long distances? 6-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach

Viktor Hovland’s 1 simple tip for lag putting

What are the important keys for lag putting from long distances? Six-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach.
Fitness
A top amateur golfer, Jonathan Bale, describes the most-trusted warm up routine that he uses prior to teeing off for each round

This warm-up routine will get you golf-ready before the first tee

Top amateur golfer Jonathan Bale explains the trusted warm-up routine he uses before arriving on the first tee.
Rules
Golf ball resting against pin and about to drop into hole

Rules Guy: How much of the ball needs to be in the cup to be considered holed?

If your ball is in the hole, but not resting at the bottom of the cup, is it still considered holed? Rules Guy has the answer.
Instruction
GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, says follow these cues to master tricky 30-yard pitch shots
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Conquer 30-yard pitch shots with the help of a short-game whiz

GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, says follow these cues to master tricky 30-yard pitch shots.
Driving
justin thomas hits a driver

How to use the ground to create power, explained in 60 seconds

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Blackburn explains how the best players in the world use the ground to create power.
Driving
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives

Powerboost your drives by doing this, says top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives.
Lifestyle
Scottie Scheffler of The United States plays a chip shot during his practice session on the range as a preview for the Hero World Challenge 2024 at Albany Golf Course on December 03, 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas.

Hero World Challenge betting guide: 3 picks our gambling expert loves this week

The Hero World Challenge begins on Thursday in the Bahamas. Here are 3 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.
Lifestyle
a photo of four american whiskies

10 limited-edition American whiskies to gift (or buy for yourself) for the holidays

As the winter holidays approach, so too comes the chance to acquire bottles of exceptional American whiskey. Here are 10 great options.
Lifestyle
bryson dechambeau celebrates chip in over house

‘NO WAY!’: Bryson DeChambeau completes chip-in challenge over house

After two weeks of failed attempts, Bryson DeChambeau completed the chip-in challenge over his house, and you should see his response.
Food
Mashed potatoes in a serving bowl, traditional side dish for every day dinner or celebration

Want perfect mashed potatoes? Don’t make this common mistake

Make your mashed potatoes sing with these best-practice tips from Kevin Humphreys, the executive chef at Tributary in Driggs, Idaho.
Lifestyle
GOLFZON players competing

In this simulator golf league, everyday players are competing for $150,000

GOLFZON Tour, a TGL-style simulator league, is conducting a match-play tournament for recreational players, with a $150,000 grand prize.
Lifestyle
Golf travel essentials

Our Picks: 13 travel essentials for the globe-trotting golfer

Browse our list of 13 items we think are non-negotiable when it comes to trip-taking, and get from Point A to Point B in comfort and style.
Lifestyle
Ben Hogan's Five lessons

Golf’s best-selling book just got even better. Here’s what’s inside

Ben Hogan’s iconic golf-instruction book “Five Lessons” has sold more than a million copies. But it’s not resting on its laurels.

Latest Videos

Why driver power should *not* be coming from your lower body

Use your lower body as a foundation, not as the primary driver of power in your golf swing. Longtime golf instructor Peter Kostis believes relying on your upper body to generate power is the best way for you to find more fairways.

MEET MICHELLE WIE WEST | The Scoop

The five-time LPGA winner and golf icon sat down for a scoop of vanilla ice cream with GOLF’s Claire Rogers to discuss her early rise to golf fame, how Rickie Fowler aided in her 2014 U.S. Open win and how motherhood offered her a new perspective on the game of golf.

2024 Presidents Cup: Hilarious U.S. Press Conference Moments

USA has officially clinched its 10th consecutive Presidents Cup victory with a dominant performance from some of the game’s best. From Si Woo and Tom Kim’s reactions on the course to Keegan’s redemption arc coming to life, there’s a lot to unpack—all over a drunken press conference with the boys.

Here’s how different grass impacts a shot and how to maximize practice around the green

Prior to the 2024 Bridges Cup, competitor Drew Stoltz talks through what he looks for while he practices around the green. He discusses how long and short grass impacts a shot and why it’s important to practice from both areas.

Warming Up with Shane Lowry

Dive into this episode of ‘Warming Up’ for a conversation that’s one part golf, two parts life as Lowry goes deep on his surprising origin story, which weeks he loves most, his PGA Tour friendships, advice he offers amateurs, how he ‘hits the shots he sees’ and much more.

Our Picks

GOLF Course Finder zoomed in to New York golf courses

Explore GOLF's Course Finder powered by Open Links

With our new Course Finder, developed with our partners at Open Links, you can browse golf courses all over the world to find need-to-know information about all of them. Find a course near you or your vacation destination, or explore GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in a visual format, then secure a tee time!

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