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Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy’s Open round takes stunning turn as he uncovers mystery ball

Rory McIlroy’s Open Championship third round at Royal Portrush took a stunning turn when he unearthed a mystery ball.
News
Justin Leonard at the 2025 Open.

The world’s 4,689th-ranked golfer? He’s this Open’s unexpected winner

Justin Leonard skipped every major for eight years. He hadn’t made a cut in over a decade. But he came to the 2025 Open ready to play.
News
Henrik Stenson hits a shot during the 2025 Open Championship

‘I wanted to vent’: Why Open champion griped to rules official

After the third round of the Open, Henrik Stenson grabbed an official to “vent” about an issue that has bothered him this week.
News
Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau offers solution for ‘out of control’ pace of play

Bryson DeChambeau called the Open Championship pace of play ‘out of control’ and offered his ‘simple’ fix to speed players up.
News
graeme mcdowell speaks during sky sports' broadcast of the open championship from royal portrush

The breakout star of this Open Championship hasn’t hit a single shot

A major champ is playing a surprise role at this year’s Open Championship from Royal Portrush, and golf fans are loving it.
News
Harris English of the United States on day two of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Picture date: Friday July 18, 2025.

How this Open Championship could shake up the Ryder Cup

Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz discussed which potential Ryder Cup captain’s picks could benefit most from a good showing at Royal Portrush.
News
2025 Open Championship Sunday tee times: Flagstick and yellow flag pictured at Royal Portrush.

2025 Open Championship Sunday tee times: Round 4 pairings

2025 Open Championship tee times for Sunday’s final round at Royal Portrush, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and more.
Gear
A limited-edition putter, made from reclaimed cherry wood from the Tap Room at Pebble Beach

Historic piece of Pebble Beach becomes limited-edition putter

The cherry wood bar at the Tap Room, Pebble Beach’s famous 19th hole, has been repurposed into a stylish collector’s item.
Gear
Fairway Jockey is now offering exclusive Callaway Tour Issue Drivers

Callaway ‘Tour issue’ drivers now available at Fairway Jockey

You can now get your hands on Callaway ‘Tour issue’ drivers. Head over to Fairway Jockey for clubs you’ll find nowhere else.
Gear
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot on the first hole during the second round of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 18, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

The 5 most interesting gear trends and switches at the Open Championship

From driving irons to more nuanced wedge grind adjustments, here are the five most interesting gear changes from the 2025 Open Championship.
Irons
Dean Burmester of South Africa acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship

‘Other guys can’t do that’: LIV pro reveals unique talent at Open

Dean Burmester has a secret weapon in his bag at the Open Championship, one that sometimes draws awe from his opponents.
Accessories
Elevate your game and your travel with OGIO—now at Fairway Jockey

Elevate your game and travel with OGIO — now at Fairway Jockey

Shop OGIO golf and travel bags at Fairway Jockey today and elevate your game on and off the course with premium style and performance.
Irons
Chris Gotterup of the United States looks on on the third hole on day four of the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland.

Is the 1-iron having a renaissance on PGA Tour? Yes and no

This week at the Open Championship, driving irons abound and even a few 1-irons. Is the butter knife returning to the game? Yes and no.
Accessories
this golf GPS app is the cheat code to lower scores

I Tried It: This golf GPS app is the cheat code to lower scores

During my latest round, I tested GolfLogix’s GPS, 3D course views and easy stat tracking. Here’s what I thought.
Approach Shots
zephyr melton hits shot while kelan mcdonagh looks on

How to drill knockdown shots with 3 easy setup tweaks

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains how to hit a knockdown shot with your irons.
Rules
shane lowry at the 2025 open championship

Why this well-meaning golf rule has pros sweating cheating claims

The controversial Shane Lowry ruling at the Open Championship has shined a light on the guidelines around video replay usage.
Putting
Golfer putting
Insiders Only

Master green speeds with this five-step putting calibration

Learn how to adjust your stroke to new or changing green speeds with this five-step putting calibration, per a top teacher.
Short Game
scottie scheffler hits a bump-and-run during the 2025 open championship

How to hit a bump-and-run, according to a short-game expert

GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin — aka the Short Game Chef — explains how to execute a bump-and-run around the greens.
Approach Shots
Shane Lowry demonstrates his low, flighted draw

How to hit Shane Lowry’s low, flighted draw

One shot that Shane Lowry practices before every round is his low, flighted draw. Here, he explains how you can hit it, too.
Driving
clay ballard demonstrates how to add lag to your swing

Easily add clubhead speed by training this motion into your swing

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Clay Ballard explains how you can add lag to your swing and hit the ball longer.
Rules
golf ball in puddle in between two bushes

Rules Guy: A mid-round rain delay gave my formerly errant shot a lucky break. Was it valid?

Can your formerly unplayable shot be granted relief after a mid-round rain delay? Rules Guy has the answer.
Travel
a view or royal portrush
Insiders Only

6 ways to Sunday: The most diabolical holes at Royal Portrush

It’s not difficult to be mesmerized by the hypnotic charm of Royal Portrush. But pros know not to sleep on these six hazardous holes.
Travel
valley course at portrush during Open Championship week

Open Championship venue has second course, and it’s (kind of) in play this week

At the Open Championship at Portrush this week, the players cross onto the Valley course now and again, perhaps without even knowing it.
Travel
Jim Rohrstaff and his son Blake smile after both making an ace at Cullen Links.

‘How is it possible?’ Father, son deliver 17 million-to-1 golf moment

Two swings turned what started as a beautiful day at Cullen Links into a rare golf moment Jim Rohrstaff and his son Blake will never forget.
Travel
the million dollar hole at horseshoe bay resort

This sprawling Texas resort boasts a million-dollar hole (and exceptional ‘bonus’ golf)

Horseshoe Bay Resort in the Texas Hill Country has loads of golf courses, pools and restaurants — and one must-play putting course.
Travel
an overhead photo of the loop with text describing the direction of the golf course.

Planning a golf buddies trip on a budget? Check out this glorious summer destination

Northern Michigan is one of the United States’ most stunning summer enclaves. It’s also home to some legendary (and affordable) golf.
Travel
james colgan speaks in front of the rockville links clubhouse on long island in a blue caddie bib

Confessions of a Long Island private club caddie: 6 stories from the bag

A caddie at one of Long Island’s proudest golf clubs found no shortage of characters (and stories!) worth remembering.
Travel
four photos of the best experiences in golf
Insiders Only

The 50 best experiences in golf: The ultimate to-do list

The staff here at GOLF has seen a few things and played a few places. As for the essential golf experiences? We narrowed it down to these 50.
Lifestyle
Shop Johnnie-O's mega summer sale

Johnnie-O mega sale: Shop deals up to 70 percent off!

Waiting for the right sale to shop for a killer summer wardrobe? Now is your chance to take advantage of one of the best deals of the year.
Lifestyle
Rory McIlroy

2025 Open Championship expert picks to win, sleepers to watch at Royal Portrush

The GOLF.com staff looks at picks to win and sleepers for the Open Championship at Royal Portrush following Xander Schauffele’s win last year.
Lifestyle
Drew Stolz of GOLF's Subpar podcast.

A clever way to wear down your next match-play opponent

On this week’s episode of Emergency 9, Subpar co-host Drew Stoltz explains a crafty way to take advantage of your opponent during a match.
Lifestyle
A centennial exhibit at TPC Harding Park

This popular San Francisco muni is turning 100 — and celebrating in style

On its 100th birthday, TPC Harding Park, in San Francisco, has mounted a display on the people and events that have shaped the course.
Lifestyle
Loch Lomond special edition whisky

Loch Lomond’s limited-edition whisky includes a flavorful nod to Royal Portrush

Loch Lomond’s limited-edition Open Championship whiskies were created in collaboration with longtime ambassador Colin Montgomerie.
Lifestyle
J.J. Spaun

2025 Open Championship sleeper picks to watch: Here’s who might break out 

The GOLF.com staff looks at sleeper picks for the Open Championship at Royal Portrush following Xander Schauffele’s win at last year’s event.
Lifestyle
Xander Schauffele

2025 Open Championship picks to win: Here’s who our staff is betting on 

The GOLF.com staff makes its picks to win the Open Championship at Royal Portrush following Xander Schauffele’s victory at the event last year.

Latest GOLF Videos

Keys to hitting a knockdown shot

Teaching professional and Ireland native Kelan McDonagh explains to Zephyr Melton the keys to hitting a knockdown shot.

How TaylorMade created up to a 24% larger sweet spot in their new P790 irons | ClubTest 2025

GOLF’s Kris McCormack recently sat down with TaylorMade’s Director of Product Innovation Matt Bovee to talk how TaylorMade created up to a 24% larger sweet spot in their new P790 irons.

U.S. Open Conditions Every Day | Super Secrets at Oakmont

Some major championship hosts need to make huge changes to their golf course before the pros arrive. Not at Oakmont Country Club. Superintendent Michael McCormick and his deep team of knowledgeable, hard-working grounds guys make sure that U.S. Open conditions are served up daily.

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