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2026 American Express odds: Scottie Scheffler holds his driver during the 2025 Hero World Challenge. — 2026 American Express odds: Scottie Scheffler leads favorites in season debut
The 2026 American Express odds have posted, and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite in his PGA Tour debut. By: Kevin Cunningham January 19, 2026

Former PGA Tour pro and current LIV player Patrick Reed reacts during the 2025 Link Hong Kong Open. — ‘Best Tour in world’: Patrick Reed shocks with PGA Tour return comments
LIV star Patrick Reed shocked the golf world by admitting he’d “defintely” consider a PGA Tour return in a new interview with The Telegraph. By: Kevin Cunningham January 19, 2026

Robert MacIntyre holds putter during 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii. — ‘My attitude cost me this tournament’: Pro scolds himself for costly putter snap
PGA Tour pro Robert MacIntyre revealed that a putter snap and bad “attitude” at the Sony Open ultimately cost him a victory. By: Kevin Cunningham January 19, 2026

Everything about Chris Gotterup is a sign of the times in pro golf
This week’s Tour winner, Chris Gotterup, has figured into some of the most fascinating elements of the modern, ever-changing PGA Tour. By: Sean Zak January 19, 2026

Chris Gotterup hits a shot during the Sony Open — 2026 Sony Open payout: Here’s how much every player made
The 2026 Sony Open has a total purse of $9.1 million, with the winner receiving a check for $1.638 million. By: Josh Schrock January 18, 2026

Mateo Pulcini kisses the Latin American Amateur Championship trophy — After 74 holes and unlikely playoff break, golfer secures dream Masters invite
Mateo Pulcini needed 74 holes and an unlikely break to win the Latin American Amateur Championship and punch his ticket to the Masters. By: Josh Schrock January 18, 2026

Tour Confidential: Koepka’s return, Rolapp’s leadership, LIV’s next move
Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour. How will he perform? What does it mean for PGA Tour leadership? Or LIV Golf? By: GOLF Editors January 18, 2026

Chris Gotterup of the United States plays his shot from the 14th tee during the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 at Waialae Country Club on January 18, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) — Chris Gotterup put on a clinic with his Ping G440 LST driver
During his win at the Sony Open, Chris Gotterup put on a clinic with his Ping G440 LST driver. Here’s how you can get one. By: Jack Hirsh January 19, 2026

A detail photograph of the clubs used by Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland showing his new style of irons prior to the Dubai Invitational 2026 at Dubai Creek Resort on January 14, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — What Rory McIlroy’s new irons mean for TaylorMade | Fully Equipped
On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped, we muse on whether Rory McIlroy’s switch to cavity back irons means something new is coming. By: Jack Hirsh January 19, 2026

Vokey's SM11 T-Grind wedge. — How the PGA Tour’s favorite grind shaped Titleist’s Vokey SM11 wedges
Titleist’s Vokey SM11 wedges feature consistent CGs within each loft, something Vokey learned from the PGA Tour’s favorite grind. By: Jack Hirsh January 19, 2026

Chris Gotterup of the United States plays his shot from the seventh tee during the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2026 at Waialae Country Club on January 18, 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii. — Chris Gotterup’s clubs: Inside his Sony Open-winning bag
Chris Gotterup won the first PGA Tour event of 2026 at the Sony Open with an unreleased prototype Bridgestone golf ball. By: Jack Hirsh January 18, 2026

TaylorMade Lunar New Year Pix — The latest TaylorMade pix golf ball drop celebrates Lunar New Year
Thanks to TaylorMade’s pix golf ball collection, you can play a ball that is unmistakably yours. Shop the latest Lunar New Year drop now. By: Jessica Marksbury January 18, 2026

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 13th hole on day one of the Dubai Invitational 2026 at Dubai Creek Resort on January 15, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) — Why Rory McIlroy is so excited about his major 2026 gear switches | Tour Report
In this week’s Tour Report, why Rory McIlroy is making maybe his biggest gear change ever and we’re tracking new 2026 clubs in play. By: Jack Hirsh January 16, 2026

Flightscope i4 rangefinder — This rangefinder is like having a caddie in your pocket — and it’s on sale
FlightScope’s i4 rangefinder is brimming with game-enhancing technology — and it’s currently on sale for $100 off its original retail price. By: Jessica Marksbury January 16, 2026

kellie stenzel demonstrates how to hit pitch-and-run — Insiders Only
5 different methods for hitting a pitch shot
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares five different ways to hit a perfect pitch shot around the greens. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher January 18, 2026

shane lowry hits out of a bunker at oakmont — Insiders Only
5 ways to easily control your distance from greenside bunkers
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares five different tricks you can use to vary your distance on shots from greenside bunkers. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher January 17, 2026

lottie woad hits a chip shot during the 2025 queen city championship — The secret to hitting a chip shot from a fluffy lie
Struggling to hit chip shots from fluffy lies? Parker McLachlin — aka the Short Game Chef — shows you how to execute to perfection. By: Parker McLachlin, Top 100 Teacher January 17, 2026

Never mis-hit a chip again with these 2 wedge keys
Want more forgiveness around the green? Learn how to use the bounce of your wedge properly to improve contact and control. By: Maddi MacClurg January 16, 2026

zephyr melton's swing at the top and at impact — How I’m learning to hit bombs off the tee this winter
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton details how he’s working on his driver this winter. By: Zephyr Melton January 15, 2026

savannah barber swing sequence — How a high-level collegiate golfer practices — and why it works
Here are the key practice drills used by University of Oklahoma golfer Savannah Barber, courtesy of Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger. By: Joey Wuertemberger, with Zephyr Melton January 14, 2026

golfer holding unmarked golf ball — Rules Guy: Is it legal to play a ball with no identifying markings?
Is it permissible to play a ball that doesn’t have a visible brand name or any identifying markings? Rules Guy has the answer. By: Rules Guy January 14, 2026

The site for Old Shores in Florida. — Old Shores, the latest Keiser project, breaks ground in Florida
The latest project from developer Michael Keiser features a Tom Doak design on a site that breaks from Florida stereotypes. By: Josh Sens January 16, 2026

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The keys to an effective golf-course logo? A designer explains

Designing golf logos is part art, part science, with impacts that affect everything from a club’s image to its bottom line. January 13, 2026

Left: The Sleepy Hollow clubhouse and its front lawn, which overlook the Hudson. Right: Inside the Shooting Lodge, a very different kind of trophy room. — Sleepy Hollow boasts every amenity imaginable — including one that’s right on target
Some places in golf are so alluring that you forget about the course itself. Sleepy Hollow’s Skeet and Trap Shooting Lodge is one. By: Evan Rothman January 11, 2026

Madeira isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think golf, — This exotic island is fast becoming a golf hot spot. You just need to find it
Madeira probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think golf, but a new course opening later this year may put it on the map. By: John McAlley January 10, 2026

This driving range isn’t fancy. But the game could learn something from it
The narrow stalls at Montclair Golf Club pose a challenge all their own. By: Josh Sens January 9, 2026

Golf courses — Our 7 favorite courses we played in 2025
Seven GOLF writers named their favorite course played in 2025. Among the picks were Chambers Bay and Baltusrol’s Upper Course. By: GOLF Editors January 4, 2026

baltusrol upper 14th hole — 2 greens on 1 hole?! Why this famed U.S. Open site added surprising quirk
When restoring Baltusrol Golf Club’s Upper Course, Gil Hanse dug up a green that had been lost to time. The club decided to keep it. By: Alan Bastable January 3, 2026

ben griffin hits a chip shot during the 2025 procore championship — Sony Open betting guide: 4 picks our gambling expert loves this week
The 2026 Sony Open begins on Thursday in Hawaii Here are 4 picks our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too. By: Brady Kannon January 14, 2026

Gigi Stoll hits a bunker shot at the 2025 ANNIKA — This LPGA player is also an aspiring hip-hop artist
Gigi Stoll is a national champion, an Epson Tour winner, and LPGA player who is also an aspiring hip-hop artist. By: Jake Morrow January 4, 2026

A man and junior golfer — New Year’s golf resolutions you might actually achieve
By setting realistic goals, golfers can use the turn of the calendar as inspiration for turning over a new leaf. By: Josh Sens December 30, 2025

Boy golf player hitting by iron from fairway — $5 green fees?! How young golfers can enjoy one of game’s best deals
If your kids play public golf, even occasionally, stop what you’re doing and enroll them in Youth on Course. By: Alan Bastable December 30, 2025

Beer — 2025 best golf beers: Cheers to the game’s greatest brews
Here is our list of the best golf beers of 2025. We rank the best beers with golf in the name, best club beers and best overall beers. By: Nick Piastowski December 29, 2025

sparkling wine cocktail — These 3 sparkling-wine cocktails are celebration-ready
Adding a splash of sparkling wine to a cocktail can elevate it to new heights. Try these 3 recipes, courtesy of Sea Island’s Nic Wallace. By: Shaun Tolson December 28, 2025

masters champions dinner group photo 2025 — The year’s most-read Clubhouse Eats column featured $1,000 whiskey
While the annual Masters Champions Dinner is a private affair, a tantalizing glimpse of this year’s gathering featured an ultra-rare whiskey. By: Jessica Marksbury December 28, 2025

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An easy technique for one of the hardest shots in golf

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker gives Zephyr Melton a few setup tips for his upper body and hands to help conquer a short-sided bunker 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.

How TGL’s Surreal Arena Actually Works

Billy Horschel and GOLF’s Dylan Dethier take you behind the scenes during a live test match to show what’s new at TGL, including the redesigned green, new holes, updated hitting area, and how the Full Swing launch monitor powers live play.