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There are two types of golfers: those chasing more distance and those craving more accuracy. Aaron Rai is firmly in the second camp. At the time of writing, he’s hit 653 of 890 fairways this season, good for a 73.37 percent driving accuracy rate. For comparison? The least accurate driver on the PGA Tour (Frankie Capan) finds the fairway just 42 percent of the time. What makes Rai’s driving stats so interesting isn’t just how accurate he is, it’s what he’s using to do it. Aaron Rai’s driver setup: Not what you’d expect Aaron Rai is still gaming a 2019 TaylorMade M6 driver with a Mitsubishi Diamana BB 73 TX shaft. For context, the M6 won “Best for Distance” in MyGolfSpy’s 2019 Most Wanted Driver Test. It didn’t finish top of the charts for forgiveness but its blend of speed and consistency works for Rai. What’s even more telling is that Rai is not afraid to replace and upgrade equipment. He plays the modern Qi10 fairway woods. He is testing what’s out there but has had no reason to change to something other than the M6. Longest versus most accurate: How their seasons compare The next obvious question that comes to mind is how important it is to hit fairways on the PGA Tour. We took the longest driver on Tour, Aldrich Potgieter, and compared him to Aaron Rai to see what their seasons look like. Obviously, there’s a lot more to it than distance versus accuracy off the tee but it’s still interesting to take a look. Aaron Rai (Most Accurate) Driving Accuracy: 73.37% Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee: 0.390 (22nd) Club Head Speed: 113.38 mph (145th) Average Driving Distance: 284.5 yards (162nd) Official Money: $2,771,710 (50th) Top-10 Finishes: 1 Wins: 0 Aldrich Potgieter (Longest) Driving Distance: 327.6 yards (1st) Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee: 0.686 (2nd) Club Head Speed: 125.77 mph (2nd) Driving Accuracy: 55.21% (137th) Official Money: $2,950,266 (47th) Top-10 Finishes: 3 Wins: 1 So what do we learn? Despite Rai’s elite accuracy, Potgieter’s power game has translated into a stronger season overall. He had more top-10s, more prize money and a Tour win. That’s not to say Rai’s strategy doesn’t work (his consistency off the tee is still among the best in the world) but it does highlight a truth most pros know well: hitting fairways is valuable but distance wins more often. Look at Rory McIlroy, the second-longest driver on Tour. He ranks 171st, five from the bottom, for accuracy. Final thoughts Aaron Rai might be one of the few players on Tour still gaming a six-year-old driver but there’s a good reason: it performs for him. If a club gives you confidence and control, it doesn’t need to be the newest model. However, it probably makes sense to test it and see what the differences in stats would look like. It’s something that Aaron Rai has likely done every season. The post He’s The Most Accurate Driver On The PGA Tour—But He’s Not Using The Club You’d Expect appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

Titleist is taking its retail (and fitting) game to one of golf’s most hallowed grounds. The company announced plans for the Titleist Shop at Pinehurst, an immersive fitting and retail experience that will be located on Pinehurst Resort’s main campus. Set to open at the current Don Padgett Learning Center—just steps from Pinehurst No. 2’s 18th green—the shop will offer both fitting services and a retail presence. “The Titleist Shop at Pinehurst is the first U.S.-based Titleist retail experience of its kind, and we are thrilled to be working with a destination as historic as Pinehurst on this venture,” said Jeremy Stone, Titleist’s Senior Vice President of Golf Ball Marketing & U.S. Sales. Smart positioning For Titleist, the partnership gives the company a fitting and retail presence at one of golf’s most popular destination resorts. Pinehurst hosts more than 200,000 rounds annually across its ten courses, creating a built-in audience of golfers who are already committed enough to the game to plan a golf vacation. “Pinehurst and Titleist have proven over time to be an ideal pairing, where a timeless setting for the game meets the finest tools needed to help players reach their greatest heights,” said Eric Kuester, Pinehurst Resort’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The retail challenge Golf brands have historically struggled with dedicated retail presences. Currently, PXG is the only major equipment company giving dedicated retail a full-throttle effort with its growing network of fitting and retail locations. The challenges are real. Unlike other sporting goods, golf equipment requires significant expertise to sell properly, particularly when it comes to fitting. The seasonal nature of golf in many markets also creates revenue challenges, and rent at premium locations—especially golf destinations—doesn’t come cheap. Like similar offerings (TaylorMade at Reynolds Lake Oconee, for example), Titleist’s approach at Pinehurst appears designed to mitigate some of these challenges. By partnering with an established resort rather than going it alone, the company can leverage Pinehurst’s existing infrastructure and customer flow while focusing on what it does best: providing premium golf equipment and fitting services. Room to grow? It will be interesting to see if this model expands to other golf destinations and whether competitors attempt similar partnerships. The golf destination market offers a unique opportunity—golfers are already in “spending mode” and often looking to commemorate their experience. Given the opportunity for a premium fitting experience (either scheduled or the impulsive result of poor play), I suspect many will be game to take advantage. Pinehurst already houses Golf Pride’s operations, making it something of a mini-equipment hub in the Sandhills of North Carolina. The addition of Titleist’s retail presence could further cement the resort’s position as more than just a place to play golf. Whether the Titleist Shop at Pinehurst becomes a proof of concept for a larger retail strategy or remains a unique partnership will likely depend on its success in serving both Titleist’s business objectives and Pinehurst’s commitment to enhancing the golfer experience. More details about the shop’s specific offerings and timeline are expected later this summer. The post Titleist Opens Shop at Pinehurst: A New Model for a Golf Equipment Experience? appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

If watching the Open Championship has you dreaming of windswept links and pint-worthy post-round recaps, you’re not alone. A golf trip to the UK or Ireland is at the top of many golfers’ bucket lists, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. We spoke with the team at Halcyon Golf Travel, who specialize in crafting unforgettable UK and Ireland golf experiences, to uncover the most common mistakes travelers make. Knowing these pitfalls ahead of time won’t just save you money. It could be the difference between a memorable once-in-a-lifetime trip and one you’d rather forget. 1. Cramming too much into one itinerary Just because the sun sets at 10 or 11 p.m. in the summer doesn’t mean you should try to play 36 holes every day. Golf in the UK and Ireland is typically played on foot and when you factor in wind, rain and jet lag, the grind can catch up quickly. The idea is to enjoy, not burn yourself out. When you add lengthy drives on narrow rural roads (that always take longer than you think), your itinerary could start to feel like work. Stick to one round per day and if you have time to grab an extra nine somewhere last-minute, go for it. 2. Only booking the famous courses Sure, playing Royal County Down or Muirfield is a dream but don’t let the top-100 lists blind you to everything else. Think about golf in the United States: there are hundreds of undeniably great courses that will never come close to making a top-100 list. It’s no different for your trip to the UK or Ireland. Some of the most authentic, memorable rounds you’ll play might be at places you’ve never heard of yet. The value at these local member clubs is outstanding, the vibe is relaxed and the experience is often more personal. Mix the big names with a few hidden gems. You’ll spend less, wait less and get a much better feel for golf culture in the region. 3. Waiting too long to plan Many of the best UK and Irish courses release tee times more than a year in advance. Those tee times go fast. If you’re hoping to play places like Royal Portrush or Muirfield, you’ll need to plan early. Start building your itinerary well in advance, especially if you’re traveling with a group. The earlier you commit, the better your odds are of securing those bucket list rounds. 4. Forgetting to book restaurants In the U.S., walking into a restaurant with six golfers usually isn’t a big deal. In the UK and Ireland, it can be. Restaurants are smaller, staff levels are lower, and you won’t find the same level of flexibility or service you might be used to at home. Book tables ahead of time. If you are travelling with a larger group, this is a must. Be careful with late tee times. By the time you return to the hotel, the food options may be limited. 5. Expecting American-style service This one trips up many American golfers. Service in the UK and Ireland just isn’t the same as what you get back home. You won’t find five-star resort treatment at every course or staff bending over backward to keep you smiling. Tipping is also less common and less expected. Lower your expectations a bit, embrace the cultural differences. It’s part of the charm. 6. Letting too many people plan The quickest way to derail a trip before it starts is to try to please everyone. Group golf trips work best when one or two people take charge of the planning and booking. The more voices you add, the harder it becomes to finalize dates, courses and accommodations. 7. Bringing way too much gear Packing for all four seasons makes sense with the unpredictable weather over there but you can overdo it and make this harder than it needs to be. Most golfers end up wearing the same handful of layers and often pick up a few items from the pro shop along the way. (Logoed apparel makes for a great souvenir!) Pack smart, leave room in your suitcase and plan to bring home a new favorite sweater or two. 8. Booking the wrong rental car When booking a rental car, consider that there are narrow roads and small parking spaces. Additionally, the trunks are small. Renting a minivan in the UK isn’t the same as in the States—and if you’re using hard travel cases for your clubs, you’re asking for a logistical nightmare. Before booking, check the vehicle’s dimensions and, if possible, opt for soft travel covers to save space. 9. Missing the real fish and chips experience Fish and chips is basically a required stop on any UK or Ireland trip. Don’t make the mistake of ordering it at a sit-down restaurant. It’s just not the same. The best versions come wrapped in paper from small, often grungy-looking chip shops. This is one of those times where the more old-school it looks, the better it probably tastes. 10. Underestimating the planning work Coordinating a golf trip sounds fun. Until you get started. Then you’ll realize you’re juggling tee times, hotel bookings, caddies, transportation, restaurant reservations, group payments and a dozen different preferences. If you have a full-time job and limited time to plan, it can quickly turn into a second job. Consider working with a golf travel company like Halcyon Golf Travel. They’ve already done the hard part. You just show up and play. Not to mention that these are only 10 of the hundreds of tips they have for making sure you enjoy what should be one of the best golfing experiences of your life. The post Planning A Golf Trip To The UK Or Ireland? Don’t Let These 10 Mistakes Ruin It appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

Here’s something I see almost every time I step on a driving range: golfers desperately trying to fix their steep swings by manipulating their hands. It never works. Most weekend golfers fire their shoulders first instead of using their legs. This creates an over-the-top casting motion that makes solid contact nearly impossible. The solution isn’t more conscious control — it’s setting up conditions where shallowing happens automatically. What actually goes wrong Your steep swing follows predictable physics. When you fire your shoulders first, you’re essentially throwing the club over the top of its natural path. Think about it: your arms are connected to your shoulders, so when those shoulders spin out early, they drag everything with them—including the club shaft. There’s literally nowhere else for that club to go except over the plane. This is why every “quick fix” you’ve probably tried—stronger grip, closed stance, different ball position—makes things worse. You’re treating symptoms, not the cause. The real problem? You’re asking your upper body to do the lower body’s job. Once you understand that physics always wins, everything changes. The setup foundation Your address position determines everything. Most golfers crowd the ball, forcing an upright swing plane. Instead, stand with your arms hanging naturally. Weight should slightly favor your lead side at address — about 55 to 60 percent for right-handed players. Ball position matters more than most realize. Too far back promotes steep attacks; too far forward encourages fat contact. The move that changes everything Start your downswing with your lower body, not your arms. Think of cracking a whip—your hips are the handle, everything else follows. I tell students to imagine their belt buckle leading toward the target. When you nail this sequencing, you’ll feel tremendous lag with your hands angled back behind the ball. The compression is incredible—like the ball melts into the clubface. Practice that actually works Skip hitting balls initially. Master the motion with this progression: Step 1: Start with feet together, then take a small step with your lead foot as you begin the downswing. This forces your lower body to lead. Step 2: Put a towel under your trail armpit and keep it there throughout the swing. This maintains the connection that shallows the club. Step 3: Add balls only after the motion feels automatic. Why most golfers fail Players who get too steep often manipulate the club or stay too tight at the top. To shallow properly, let the club lay off slightly and feel pressure build in the back of your trail wrist. The biggest mistake? Trying to shallow with your hands. Your hands should feel passive. Tension in your bottom hand destroys the natural dropping motion that creates proper plane. The honest truth about timing This won’t feel natural immediately. I spent months ingraining this motion before it became automatic. But once it clicks, everything changes. The compression, the distance, the accuracy—it all flows from proper sequencing, not manipulation. Start your next practice session with lower body movement. Let everything else follow. The post How To Shallow The Club Naturally — Even If You’ve Always Been Steep appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

I’ve become a Scottie Scheffler fan. To my surprise, that doesn’t seem to be the popular opinion. As dominant as he’s been, a lot of golf fans—especially the ones lurking in the comments section—seem over it. During the final round of the 2025 Open Championship, I scrolled through social media while watching Scottie put on a clinic at Royal Portrush. The score wasn’t close. The tournament wasn’t in question. But this is some of what I was reading: And, for a second, I wondered if this is how most people see Scheffler now. Because I don’t. The humble dominator What I see is a guy who grew up humble, keeps his circle tight, works like a machine and genuinely loves the game. I told my kids last weekend, “What you’re seeing right now is starting to feel like what it was like watching Tiger when I was growing up. You might not see this again.” There’s nothing forced about Scheffler. No unnecessary drama (yet). Just consistent, precise, ruthless golf. Open Championship TV ratings People can say what they want but a great place to check in and see engagement is to look at the television ratings. Here’s what the broadcast numbers showed for The Open: NBC’s Sunday coverage averaged 4.1 million viewers during the final round. That number is up 21 percent from last year’s Open Championship. Peak viewership hit 6.1 million between 1:30 and 1:45 p.m. ET on Sunday. Over the weekend, NBC and Peacock averaged 3.6 million viewers, a 24-percent increase compared to 2024. Those are the highest Open Championship numbers since 2022 at St Andrews. And this year? It wasn’t even close. Scheffler had a multi-shot lead the entire final round. There was no Sunday charge, no playoff tension—just one guy playing better than everybody else. People were still watching. So, what does that say? It says that people still tune in to watch greatness, even when it seems inevitable. It says that dominance, even without drama, still sells. It also says that, despite all the complaints, Scottie Scheffler has become one of the most powerful draws in golf. Sure, some will keep calling him boring. That’s fine. But the numbers don’t lie. Now the question is: Has Scheffler already peaked or are we just seeing the beginning? Top Photo Caption: Scottie Scheffler celebrates with his son, Bennett, after winning The Open. (GETTY IMAGES/Christian Petersen) The post Some Say Scottie Is Boring (The Open’s TV Ratings Disagree) appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

My eight-year-old daughter loves golf. She’s officially at the age where she’s swinging confidently, hitting consistent distances and outgrowing clubs quickly. She’s also walking to her ball more often. This means she needs a distance-measuring device. We have a Bushnell Wingman View on the cart. We like it but it’s kind of bulky when she’s on her own walking to shots. She doesn’t have a phone, can’t manage a rangefinder just yet and says a GPS watch gets in the way of her swing. That’s why we gave the Shot Scope H4 a try and it’s been a perfect fit. Why the Shot Scope H4 works The Shot Scope H4 is lightweight, easy to use and doesn’t require a phone once it’s set up. I handled the app setup from my phone and she’s good to go from there. She doesn’t even need me to set it up for her before a round. It was just a one-time start-up process. The device clips directly to her bag using the belt clip or carabiner. Thanks to the built-in magnet, it can also be attached to the cart when needed. It’s small enough that it doesn’t get in the way and the daylight-readable color screen is simple for her to navigate. She mostly uses it for GPS yardages to the front, middle and back of the green but also loves checking how far her last shot went. As her distances change with growth spurts and club upgrades, the H4 should help her build confidence in selecting the right club. Accurate distances without a phone or watch With more than 36,000 preloaded courses, she doesn’t need cell service or a Bluetooth connection to get accurate yardages or hazard distances. That’s a game-changer for a junior golfer who isn’t carrying a smartphone. The battery lasts more than15 hours, easily covering multiple rounds, and the build quality is solid. She’s careful with her gear but I’d trust this device with any responsible junior golfer. Affordable, durable and easy to borrow At $149.99, the Shot Scope H4 is one of the more affordable GPS units on the market, especially when you factor in that there are no subscription fees and that it also unlocks access to performance tracking with 16 club tags, which we haven’t fully tapped into yet. I wanted her to get comfortable with using the GPS and dialing in some numbers and then we may try to add performance tracking for her. Final thoughts If you have junior golfers starting to figure out how far each of their golf clubs goes, this is a solution that I don’t think is being given enough credit. I’d highly recommend it. In fact, I sometimes borrow it from her when I need a number and she’s nearby! See the best price! The post The Perfect Distance Measuring Device For Junior Golfers? I Think I Found It appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

Introduction The COBRA KING wedge lineup includes four distinct models catering to all golfer types: KING, KING Black, KING Raw, KING-X. Each features precision-milled grooves, distinct finishes and specialized grinds to offer the ideal combination of spin, control and forgiveness. Four testers – fixyurdivot, CSiders12, carson ormond and Paul Hedrick – evaluated the wedges extensively, focusing on performance across lies, feel, spin and short-game confidence. This review summarizes their direct impressions to guide golfers considering COBRA’s latest short-game technology. Key highlights from testers Performance summary Testers reported: Exceptional spin control with consistent stopping power Clean, confidence-inspiring aesthetics Forgiving performance on full and partial shots Effective grind options, though fit preferences varied among players Durable finishes, particularly in KING Black and KING Raw models Key features COBRA KING wedge models include: KING: traditional muscle-back with versatile sole options KING Black: identical shaping with glare-reducing dark finish KING Raw: un-plated finish for natural rust, enhancing friction KING-X: cavity-back design for forgiveness while maintaining spin control Overall impressions Testers agreed COBRA’s wedges offer premium feel, confidence at address and noticeable performance improvements across shots. Tester insights: Performance and impressions First impressions and aesthetics fixyurdivot “The wedges look really nice having a very smooth satin finish set against Cobra’s signature serrated sole relief area and the honeycomb-like accent strip separating the Cobra and King designations. I also like the look of the loft, bounce, and grind designations at the sole’s toe area and the two-tone paint color.” “One thing that stands out is the very subtle mill finish on the hitting face. At first glance I barely noticed them at all.” CSiders12 “These clubs are simply stunning. There isn’t too much going on, which I appreciate, but the attention to detail in the design is exquisite. The shape of the head is really nice and has that ‘spoon’ like shape. Something I really like when hitting a wedge.” carson ormond “These wedges look super good! The branding looks significantly better than previous models and the new Drop and Tour soles look clean. The Snake Skin look (or hammering look) on the back is super clean and very detailed.” However: “The 48 degree has 3 pretty solid scratches which is super disappointing. Was it during bending, delivery, or somewhere else? Obviously this doesn’t change how the club functions but makes me wonder if this is a one-off issue or something bigger.” Paul Hedrick “Examining them closely I found the clubs to be very attractive. I liked the ‘clean’ look to them, without a lot of fussing. I have always been a ‘less is more’ kind of guy when it comes to aesthetics.” Feel and sound fixyurdivot “The turf interaction was awesome and getting nice, controllable and repeatable strikes seemed easy. I think love is in the air with the 58/10V.” CSiders12 “I am really impressed with the look of these clubs and the sleekness of the entire club. The shape and grind options give me confidence to hit any shot around the green.” carson ormond “Each wedge felt overall above average on the feel. The 54 degree will NOT leave the bag… you can’t make me! Pitch shots, full shots, chip shots, high, low, literally whatever you need.” He added on the 60-degree: “This wedge is very solid. The Tour Grind is definitely a grind made for a player with good hands who can learn a wedge quickly. As I have learned the shots I can hit with this wedge, it’s become more effective.” Paul Hedrick “Holding the 60 degree in my hands, swinging it back and forth, it felt really good. I liked the weight of it, the tackiness of the grip, just about everything about it.” Spin and stopping power fixyurdivot “I hit 10 balls from 60, 40, 20, and 8 yards and really loved the feel, turf interaction, and stopping prowess. Chip shots and pitch shots stopped quickly with these wedges creating more flexibility when going high or low.” CSiders12 “I have played Cobra wedges in the past and really enjoyed them, especially the spin they produced around the greens. With all of the praise and success that Cobra has had in recent years, I have high expectations for these wedges.” carson ormond “These wedges have consistently nipped harder than any new wedge I have had on ALL SHOTS! When hitting full shots I have had a couple times where the wedges have zipped backwards which I have never been able to do, so that was definitely a new feeling!” Paul Hedrick “I found that, on average, I could achieve a distance of 73 yards with the 60 degree, whereas before with my old 60 degree, I would be lucky to get 60 yards, and who knows where it would land.” Forgiveness and consistency fixyurdivot “Size wise, they don’t seem overly large or small. The overall shape seems pretty consistent with many other offerings on the market.” CSiders12 “I am going to be testing thoroughly the wear on the black finish. My Sub 70 wedges held up extremely well. I also plan on testing distances, spin rates, flight/launch angle, and feel off the face.” carson ormond “First consistency: each wedge carried within 4-5 yards of the average and spun within 300 RPMs! Gapping wasn’t where I would like it (48: 117, 54: 91.5, 58: 71) which could have been user error, more to come.” Paul Hedrick “I found that on an average I could hit the 52 degree wedge 89 yards. While I still am struggling with a tendency to pull, I am very impressed with my first touch of this wedge. Easy to swing, easy to get good ball contact, and when I didn’t quite hit the sweet spot, it still went reasonably well.” Grinds and versatility fixyurdivot “I chose the V (versatile) grind simply because it seems to be the most popular one and good for all around turf conditions and full/partial swings.” CSiders12 “I received a 50-degree in Versatile grind, a 54-degree in Versatile grind, and a 58-degree in Tour grind. I am definitely looking forward to getting these wedges in my hand to take my wedge game to the next level!” carson ormond “48 degree currently is not my friend. The Versatile Grind is something I would only want in a 56-60 degree wedge. It being the only option for a 48 seems like a huge miss by Cobra. In a perfect world, I would get a 48 degree in the DROP grind instead.” Paul Hedrick “I chose these options to be able to compare ‘apples to apples’ to my current wedges. The weakest part of my game has always been my wedges and putter, so I’m looking forward to seeing improvement.” On-course performance fixyurdivot “Once I got her dialed in, she has been nothing but center cut. There is a confidence factor that says hit me as hard as you want and I’ll just go straight. Typically, when you swing harder your misses are exaggerated. I haven’t found this using the Cobra wedges.” CSiders12 “I have focused a lot on my wedge game the past year. I am looking for these to help me attack pins and take my short game to the next level.” carson ormond “My testing will be happening all over the country. I am hoping to see how each grind helps create more accurate strikes, consistent shot patterns, and if it can help decrease strokes in my golf game!” Paul Hedrick “On the first hole I got a little too close to the green at 32 yards. Using my 60 degree wedge, I was able to land and stay about 1.5 feet away from the hole. Up and down! That is rare for me!” Durability and finish fixyurdivot “I ordered the stock composite shaft option which just happened to be the Mitsubishi MMT’s I play in my Srixon ZX5’s. These are the 85R and have a gloss finish vs. the satin finish in my 80R’s. They look really nice!” CSiders12 “One thing I will be testing thoroughly is the wear on the black finish. My Sub70 wedges have held up extremely well over two years.” carson ormond “There are some starting signs of rusting on the Raw wedges, which is one thing I was super excited to see happen.” Paul Hedrick “Measuring them I found that they were the +0.5 inches I asked for and had the midsize grips I had asked for. So far everything was looking great!” What they liked Clean aesthetics with premium design details Excellent spin and stopping power on all shots Multiple grind options catering to player preferences Confidence-inspiring feel and sound Forgiving performance with consistent yardages Durable finishes, particularly KING Black and KING Raw What they didn’t like Limited grind options on certain lofts (carson ormond) Minor cosmetic delivery scratches (carson ormond) Gapping challenges for some testers (carson ormond) Packaging could include more protective padding (CSiders12, Paul Hedrick) Conclusion Final verdict COBRA’s KING wedge lineup impressed testers with spin consistency, versatile grinds and premium aesthetics. Each tester reported meaningful improvements in short-game performance, with a few grind fit or gapping considerations noted. fixyurdivot concluded: “I think love is in the air with the 58/10V. Turf interaction and feel are awesome.” CSiders12 summarized: “These wedges are simply stunning. I have high expectations and am looking forward to seeing how they perform long term.” carson ormond shared: “The 54 degree will NOT leave the bag. Pitch shots, full shots, chip shots, high, low, whatever you need!” Paul Hedrick added: “These wedges hit longer, straighter, and more consistently than I have ever hit a wedge before. Absolutely the best wedges I have played.” Recommendations Golfers seeking premium wedges with versatile grinds, superior spin and clean aesthetics should strongly consider COBRA’s KING lineup. Fit-to-grind preference and loft gaps remains key to optimizing performance. FAQ Do COBRA KING wedges rust over time? The KING Raw model is designed to rust naturally, enhancing friction and spin. Which grind is most versatile? Testers favored the Versatile grind for its adaptability to multiple turf conditions and shot types. Are they forgiving on mishits? Yes. Testers noted minor distance loss on off-center strikes while maintaining solid feel and consistency. The post Forum Member Review: COBRA KING Wedges appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

SWAG Golf just dropped something that’ll make you want to yell “Jackass!” at the nearest sand trap. Their new Happy Gilmore collection isn’t just golf gear—it’s pure nostalgia wrapped in premium equipment. The timing? Perfect. With Happy Gilmore 2 hitting screens Friday, SWAG’s channeling that chaotic hockey-player-turned-golfer energy we’ve been craving for decades. The centerpiece is their Rewind Golf x SWAG Happy Gilmore Putter. This isn’t some novelty club gathering dust in your garage. It’s tournament-legal with a gold-torched finish that screams quality. The “tap tap taparoo” engraving? Chef’s kiss. This collection captures lightning in a bottle. It’s premium golf equipment with personality—exactly what the sport needs more of. SWAG Golf just proved that sometimes the best way forward is looking back. See the Best Price! The post SWAG’s Take on Happy Gilmore is Both Brash and Tasteful appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

When I was a young teenager, there were two skate brands that dominated the school hallways. One of those iconic brands, Etnies, and their signature skater, Sal Barbier, are teaming up with Malbon for a special shoe drop. The silhouette itself comes from Barbier’s signature Etnies line. It’s been beefed up with a Vibram outsole for added traction and support. Malbon founder Stephen Malbon and Barbier have been longtime friends, and with Malbon’s big push for more streetwear and skatewear instead of pleats and collars, the collaboration just makes sense. The shoe will be available in three colorways starting today at Malbon. See the Best Price! The post Malbon Teams Up With Etnies for Skateshoe Crossover appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

Ligesom herrerne spiller verdens bedste kvinder også Scottish Open før Women’s Open og hos seniorerne er tre danskere klar til den britiske major. Her er overblikket over ugens danskere. PGA Tour i USA Det er den næstsidste turnering på PGA Tour inden slutspillet, og to danskere er taget til 3M Open, hvor der vrimler med store navne. Niklas Nørgaard, Thorbjørn Olesen LPGA / Ladies European Tour i Skotland LPGA og LET er samlet i Skotland, og Danmark har tre spillere med i det stjernespækkede felt. Nanna K.. Madsen, Emily Pedersen og Smilla Sønderby Senior Open i England Seniorerne spille major på Sunningdale i denne uge. Hele tre danskere er til start, da Anders Hansen spiller en sjælden turnering på Legends Tour. Thomas Bjørn, Søren Kjeldsen og Anders Hansen Korn Ferry Tour i USA Cappelen har haft et par svære uger på Korn Ferry Tour, og han har snart brug for et klaret cut inden sæsonens afgørende uger. Sebastian Cappelen Nordic League i Norge Nordic League er på visit i Norge inden touren kommer til Danmark igen om en uge. Victor Bjørløw, Morten Ørum Madsen m.fl. LIV Golf i England LIV Golf spiller dets anden turnering i Europa, og er taget fra Spanien til England. Frederik Kjettrup Se hele artiklen

Champions Tour spiller US Open, DP World Tour er i gang igen og så er der fælles stop i Sverige for Nordic League og LET Access Series. Her er overblikket over alle ugens danskere. PGA Tour i USA Rocket Classic i Detroit har tre danskere på startlisten. Den regulære sæson på PGA Tour nærmer sig sin afslutning, så det er vigtigt for alle tre at få sat FedEx-point ind på kontoen. Rasmus og Nicolai Højgaard og Thorbjørn Olesen DP World Tour i Italien DP World Tour er tilbage efter en pause ovenpå US Open, og Open d’ Italia indleder den europæiske sommer-turné. Jeff Winther, Hamish Brown, Lucas Bjerregaard, Jacob Skov Olesen og Alexander Frances (Nicolai Kristensen er 1. reserve) Ladies European Tour i Tyskland Der er igen ‘fuldt dansk hus’ på LET. Der spilles på den lange og udfordrende Green Eagle bane ved Hamborg, som tidligere også har været vært for herrernes Europa Tour. Smilla Sønderby, Natacha Høst Husted, Cecilie Finne-Ipsen og Sofie Kibsgaard Hotel Planner Tour i Frankrig Hotel Planner Tour tager en uge mere i Frankrig, og i denne uge er der en noget større dansk delegation afsted. Jonathan Gøth-Rasmussen, Joachim B. Hansen, Peter Launer Bæk, Jeppe Kristian Andersen, Sebastian Friedrichsen, Christoffer Bring og Victor Sidal Svendsen PGA Tour Champions i USA Der venter endnu en major på Champions Tour. US Senior Open spilles de kommende dage Thomas Bjørn og Søren Kjeldsen Nordic League i Sverige Nordic League spiller sammen med LET Access Series i Landeryd, hvor det gælder det svenske PGA Championship. Jacob Worm Agerschou, Morten Ørum, Victor Bjørløw m. fl. LET Access Series i Sverige Det er den første del af ‘Swedish Swing’ på LET Access med fire turneringer henover sommeren. Victoria Kristensen (a), Fie Olsen Korn Ferry Tour i USA Cappelen og Co. er taget nordpå til Illinois og denne uges stop på Korn Ferry Tour. Sebastian Cappelen Se hele artiklen

Apex predator: noun; A predator at the top of a food chain that is not preyed upon by any other animal. If I asked you to name an apex predator, what would you say? The tiger, lion and wolf would surely make your short list of answers. But what about the Osprey? Sometimes referred to as the “fish hawk” (or Seahawk, for that matter), the Osprey, like the mighty lion, is an Apex predator at the top of its food chain. Ospreys have large talons and sharp beaks that they use to tear apart their prey. In other words, Ospreys don’t play with their food. No nonsense. Kill or be killed. That attitude, along with the backing of professional golf’s Apex predator (yes, this is a Tiger Woods joke), is what Sun Day Red hopes propels their entrant into the lifestyle golf shoe category to the top of the food chain. Introducing the Sun Day Red Osprey: the brand’s first foray into the lifestyle segment of the golf shoe market. So, what makes the Osprey different than, say, the Jordan 1 G, or something like the Samba golf shoes? Your typical lifestyle golf shoes didn’t start as golf shoes, but rather were adapted to golf through some sort of small design change. In the case of the Jordan 1, it started as a basketball shoe. The Samba? A cold-weather football shoe. The Osprey? Designed from the ground up to be a golf shoe, through and through. And from the first wear, you can tell. Heck, even getting them in hand for the first. No, this wasn’t a “add some rubber here” and “make this part waterproof” kind of project. This was taking a simple idea, a golf shoe made to be worn on and off the course, and building it from scratch in the best way possible. Naturally, like most of Sun Day Red’s offerings, it all started with input from the man whose nickname is perhaps the most feared Apex predator in the world: Tiger. “He wanted to be able to play golf on the golf course, but also he preferred wearing sneakers at some of his off-course elevated events.” said Sun Day Red’s Head of Footwear, Charley Hudak. “He wanted to be comfortable in those settings and not have it look like an overly branded model that had more of a traditional sneaker look. He wanted it to be like an executive, tasteful, elevated.” A good starting point, sure. Woods was keen on the idea of an “executive” shoe, the type of sneaker that you’d see in boardrooms (think Cole Haan, Greats or Allen Edmonds). That part was easy. The hard part? Making an executive sneaker that performed on the course. “Our objective is to make the best product, the best equipment, the best tools for golfers.” Hudak continued. “We wanted to make sure… that this shoe was going to be worn on course, off course.” And that they did. A full synthetic-leather upper provides great flexibility and some water resistance, with a streamlined, classy look. A drop-in EVA wedge sits within the rubber cupsole, providing elite-level step-in comfort. “We made it a three-quarter booty construction so that the tongue stays fixed. It doesn’t fall to one side,” Hudak chimed in. “You definitely can play golf in it. It has the traction elements. They’re 3.5mm recessed lugs.” But the design doesn’t stop there. As we’ve become accustomed to with Sun Day Red, the Osprey is full of easter eggs paying homage to the dominance of Woods. “On the toe box here we have three rows of micro perfs, kind of leaning into the story of the rule of thirds, which Tiger has a strong affinity towards,” Hudak pointed out. “We reinforced it with three [perfs] here on the medial side, and then on the heel, the heel mustache, or the heel overlay. We have four debosses that kind of tell the story of the majors.” So, what’s to make of the total package? It’s solid. Really solid. I’ve worn hundreds of golf shoes, including nearly every golf sneaker you can think of. And there are few, if any that I would put up against the Sun Day Red Osprey in terms of overall versatility. The Osprey fits the bill with a near-perfect blend of performance and lifestyle. Will it blow you away with traction? Nope. But it works. Will it be as stable as their performance-focused Pioneer line? Nope, but it’s got an integrated heelcup to keep you locked in. And it’s darn comfortable. I’m not sure we’ll see this pair on tour. I don’t think it’ll ever outsell my personal favorites like the Jordan 1 G or Samba golf shoe … but the Sun Day Red Osprey is the perfect example of what the challenger brand can do when they keep “first things first”. That “first” thing was, as is often the case with Sun Day Red, making something the most dominant golfer on the planet could be proud of. “Ultimately, we just wanted to satisfy him. And he’s been wearing it all day.” See the Best Price! The post Designed by Tiger: The Sun Day Red Osprey, An “Apex Predator” of Golf Footwear? appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

Knap to måneder før dette års Ryder Cup afvikles i New York er det blevet offentliggjort, at matchen mellem USA og Europa skal spilles i Spanien i 2031. Det bliver Camiral nord for Barcelona, der skal være vært om seks år. Camiral der tidligere hed PGA Catalunya bød også på Ryder Cup i 2023, men for to år siden blev Ryder Cup som bekendt spillet på Marco Simone i Rom. Det er anden gang, at Spanien bliver vært for Ryder Cup, og fjerde gang, at matchen spilles i kontinental Europa. Første gang var i 1997 på Valderrama, hvor Seve Ballesteros var kaptajn og hvor Thomas Bjørn havde sin debut som spiller. Som en del af aftalen om værtsskabet skal DP World Tour-turneringen Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship afvikles på Camiral i 2028, 2029 og 2030. Det Barcelona-baserede bryggeri, Estrella Damm, har lavet en femårig aftale med touren gældende fra næste år, ligesom de bliver den officielle øl til Ryder Cup i 2031. Spanske spillere har været en vigtig del af Ryder Cup, og det lagde direktøren for DP World Tour heller ikke skjul på ved offentliggørelsen af Camiral. – Ryder Cup er vokset betydeligt siden Spanien sidst var vært i 1997. Det er en af verdens største sportsbegivenheder, som bringer betydelige økonomiske fordele og global eksponering til den region og det land, der er vært. Derfor kunne vi ikke være gladere for, at turneringen nu for første gang kommer til Costa Brava og Barcelona, og for anden gang til Spanien, siger Guy Kinnings. Næste gang Ryder Cup spilles i Europa er det Adare Manor i Irland, der er vært. Se hele artiklen

And just like that, the major season is over. (For the record, I like when the major season ended in August. It’s over too soon now.) I would call this a moderately entertaining major season. Rory McIlroy’s historic victory at the Masters was the clear headliner but J.J. Spaun’s frenzied comeback on the back nine of the U.S. Open took second place in terms of theatrics. As for the PGA Championship and The Open, Scottie Scheffler’s Tiger-like brilliance drained the drama out of those Sundays. Regardless, it’s time to assess how the game’s best performed in the majors. The short answer is that very few star players are going to be happy with their report cards. Scottie Scheffler (A+) Any time you win two majors in the same season, it’s an automatic A+ grade. Scheffler has reached four major wins—all by margins of three strokes or more—and shows no signs of stopping any time soon. About 11 months from now, he will have the chance to complete the career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday when the U.S. Open goes to Shinnecock. Rory McIlory (A) You could consider giving McIlroy an A+ here, but I will settle on just an A. McIlroy has desperately wanted to win the Masters to capture all four majors, and now he has accomplished that. It took everything he had and it meant being exhausted for the last three majors of the year. He rebounded with a nice week at the Open Championship in his hometown but was never in serious contention with Scheffler doing Scheffler things. Bryson DeChambeau (B) I think this was a respectable but ultimately unfulfilling major season for Bryson. He had a T2 at the PGA (five shots back of Scheffler), a T5 at the Masters and a T10 at the Open Championship. The U.S. Open was a disappointing missed cut. He had a great look to win the Masters but shot 75 on Sunday. If you were to ask him, he would probably tell you that there were some positives but his goals are loftier than just getting into contention. Xander Schauffele (B-) I’ll cut Schauffele a little bit of slack here because it’s clear his injury was bothering him. It’s also a little easier to forgive his season after he won two majors last year. Schauffele was T8 at the Masters, T7 at the Open and T12 at the U.S. Open but it just didn’t quite come together this year. The concern meter is low, though. I expect him to be back in contention next season. Viktor Hovland (B-) I’ll give Hovland some points for having a great look to win the U.S. Open (all the way down to the 72nd hole). He couldn’t quite squeeze that one, shooting a 73 in the final round. He made the cut in all four majors, which also earns some credit. But outside of the U.S. Open (and winning the Valspar Championship), Hovland continues to wander. He’s probably the best active player (among those in their prime) who hasn’t won a major. Jon Rahm (C+) This was a second consecutive yawner of a major season for Rahm, whom I still believe is one of the most talented players in the world (Data Golf has him at No. 3 overall). The last time he had a serious chance to win a major was when he won the 2023 Masters. That’s not acceptable for a player of his ability. I’ll give him a C+ based on a pair of top-10 finishes in majors this year but he never even scratched the surface with contention. We need to see more from Rahm in 2026. Ludvig Aberg (C) Aberg hasn’t turned 26 yet so there is some grace period for him. However, his ceiling is very high and it has been a disappointment that he hasn’t played particularly well in 2025 outside of winning a signature event at the Genesis. Aberg did have a solo seventh at the Masters but he missed the cut at the PGA and U.S. Open. Maybe it’s time to adjust the expectations for him. I view him as a potential No. 1 in the world but perhaps that isn’t fair. Collin Morikawa (C-) This wasn’t a good major season for Morikawa. He did make the cut in three of the four majors but Morikawa couldn’t find any top-10 finishes. After contending twice in 2024, this was a letdown. We’re coming up on five years since he won a major. Perhaps the early portion of his career will be a peak instead of a baseline. Jordan Spieth (C-) In his last 11 major starts, Spieth has no top-10 finishes and has not sniffed contention. He’s played better golf in 2025 but is still firmly in the category of “good player who is well outside the game’s elite” (although that doesn’t stop tournaments from treating him differently). Tommy Fleetwood (D+) Fleetwood is an analytics darling, rising to No. 5 in Data Golf on the strength of consistently strong Jplay (despite the lack of wins). That hasn’t carried over to recent majors. Fleetwood had no top-15 finishes this year and was a total non-factor. He hasn’t contended in a major since the 2024 Masters. Brooks Koepka (D) We are officially in the era of Koepka taking the LIV money and sailing off into the sunset with no real desire to contend in majors anymore. He has 10 major starts in a row without a top-10 finish. He also missed three of four major cuts this season. This is a guy who used to live on the first page of major leaderboards. Koepka is barely functional on LIV. Data Golf has him cratering to No. 87 in the world and that includes results from all tours. Justin Thomas (D-) Yikes. Thomas has been reinvigorated the last 12 months or so, rising to No. 7 in Data Golf. He won at the RBC Heritage and had a few other chances on Tour this season. There are some positives here. But he must be very dejected with his major season: T36-CUT-CUT-T34. Since winning the 2022 PGA, Thomas has 13 major starts. He’s finished in the top 30 only one time. Patrick Cantlay (D-) I actually forgot about the eight-time PGA Tour winner this season. He’s been decent enough, given his history, to make the Ryder Cup team. Outside of that, he’s been forgettable. Cantlay missed three of four major cuts, reinforcing his pedestrian career major record. I wish he showed some of that Ryder Cup fire in majors. Cameron Smith (F) Woof. Cam Smith continues to fall further and further out of view. Smith was the only player to miss the cut in every major this season. He’s not even playing well on LIV so who knows what the Aussie’s mental state is at the moment. Of all the LIV stars who have faded away into obscurity, Smith hurts the most. He’s just about to turn 32 and could still have so many quality years ahead of him. Hopefully, we see him rebound next year. So those are the major grades for 2025. Agree? Disagree? Let me know below in the comments. Top Photo Caption: Jon Rahm hasn’t lived up to his potential since switching to LIV. 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We’ve talked about the most forgiving drivers. We’ve covered the most accurate. If you’re simply on a mission to hit it straight, fairway after fairway, no surprises left or right, this list is for you. Using our straight shot percentage data, we’ve identified the 10 straightest drivers of 2025. These drivers produced the most consistently straight ball flights for all testers. Tour Edge Exotics E725 Straight Shot Percentage: 53.44% MyGolfSpy Score: 9.2 The Tour Edge Exotics E725 ranks as the straightest driver of 2025, leading all 37 tested drivers in straight shot percentage. It also earned the top spot in the accuracy category, thanks to its ability to keep shots not just in the fairway but in playable territory. It’s not the longest driver on the list but its consistency and tight dispersion make it ideal for players who prioritize fairways over sheer distance. At a price well below most competitors, it’s also a great value. See the best price! PING G440 SFT Straight Shot Percentage: 52.35% MyGolfSpy Score: 9.4 The G440 SFT is the most left-biased PING driver in the lineup and that bias shows up in a good way for golfers who struggle with a slice. It was the most accurate driver in the high- and low-swing-speed categories and finished in the top tier for forgiveness as well. PING’s SFT models have always been known for their stability but this one is straight, too. See the best price! Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Straight Shot Percentage: 51.32% MyGolfSpy Score: 9.9 Callaway’s Elyte Triple Diamond dominated the 2025 driver test, earning the top overall score. It’s long, accurate and forgiving, which is hard to find in one golf club. Despite being a low-spin “player’s” head, it performed well across all swing speeds. The Elyte Triple Diamond can hit fairways and travel a long way. See the best price! Sub 70 859 Pro Straight Shot Percentage: 51.27% MyGolfSpy Score: 9.1 This sleeper pick from Sub 70 flew under the radar but delivered one of the best accuracy performances of the year. It’s one of the highest-ranked non-mainstream drivers for straight shots. The 859 Pro’s compact look seemed to help testers find the center of the face. See the best price! PING G430 MAX 10K Straight Shot Percentage: 50.99% MyGolfSpy Score: 9.6 The G430 MAX 10K was the best overall driver of 2025 and earned a runner-up finish in 2025. In this case, the 10K lives up to its name as a forgiving driver. It ranks high for accuracy, forgiveness and user preference, making it one of the most balanced drivers ever tested. If you want all-around performance and consistency without chasing the latest model, this remains a top-tier choice and it just dropped in price a bit. See the best price! Sub 70 859 Straight Shot Percentage: 49.36% MyGolfSpy Score: 8.8 The standard Sub 70 859 doesn’t quite match the Pro version’s accuracy but it still lands in the top 10 for straight shot percentage. It offers a bit more forgiveness and playability while maintaining tight dispersion. If you’re looking to avoid big misses and prefer a direct-to-consumer value model, the 859 is a good one to consider. See the best price! Srixon ZXI Max Straight Shot Percentage: 49.32% MyGolfSpy Score: 9.1 Srixon’s ZXI Max is one of the most forgiving drivers of 2025 and this is evident in its ability to consistently keep shots straight. It’s not a distance king but it has consistent launch and dispersion. It also finished as the most forgiving driver for high swing speeds. See the best price! Callaway Elyte X Straight Shot Percentage: 49.23% MyGolfSpy Score: 9.5 The Elyte X might not have the hype of the Triple Diamond but it held its own in our 2025 driver testing. With high scores across distance, accuracy and forgiveness, this is a versatile performer with a slightly more forgiving shape. See the best price! COBRA DS-Adapt X Straight Shot Percentage: 48.99% MyGolfSpy Score: 9.1 The DS-Adapt X blends stability and control in a way that surprised many testers. It’s not the longest or most forgiving model in the COBRA lineup but it excels in straightness. It has a center-weighted center of gravity and moderate spin profile. If you want a neutral flight with less curve left or right, this driver quietly delivers. See the best price! PING G440 MAX Straight Shot Percentage: 48.36% MyGolfSpy Score: 8.8 The G440 MAX rounds out the top 10 with a blend of solid accuracy and forgiveness. It doesn’t lead any one category but proves reliable across the board. Its ball flight is predictable. For players looking for a steady driver that keeps the ball in play more often than not, this one checks the boxes. See the best price! Final thoughts For more details on the best drivers of 2025, check out our specific swing speed-related guides: Best Drivers of 2025 Best Drivers for High Swing Speed 2025 Best Drivers for Mid Swing Speed 2025 Best Drivers for Low Swing Speed 2025 The post Top 10 Straightest Drivers Of 2025 appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

Do you have a golf bucket list? Most of us do, but as I’ve aged (now 65 with a bullet), I’m raging against the term. “Bucket list” makes me think of mortality. As I do not plan on going gently into that good night, might I humbly suggest a more upbeat and life-affirming term: the Golfer-Do list? So today’s question is simple. As we rage, rage, against the dying of the light, should Destination Kohler (better known to you and me as Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run) be on your Golfer-Do list? And, if so, how high? Par 3 7th hole at The Straits course. If you’re a golfer with a soul, Pebble Beach and St Andrews should be alone at the top of that list. Destination Kohler (we’ll call it Whistling Straits for simplicity) is a notch or two below, along with Bandon, Pinehurst and a few others. It’s not a big drop, and it has nothing whatsoever to do with the quality of golf. Both Pebble and St Andrews carry a magic earned through history. It can’t be replicated but it can be emulated. Whistling Straits does an admirable job of emulating that feeling (the first thing you want to do on 18 is find DJ’s bunker) and it’s eminently more accessible than Pebble or The Old Course. The question, of course, is value. Everyone reading this article has their own definition of value. Sure, it’s subjective, but we trip all over ourselves by trying to impose a scorekeeping analysis in hopes of coming up with a definitive answer. The clubhouse at Whistling Straits We’re not going to do that. What we will do is tell you what we paid and what we think. After that, it’ll be up to you to decide whether it should be on your Golfer-Do list. (You’re starting to like that term, aren’t you?) Whistling Straits: Facts and figures As mentioned, what we commonly refer to as Whistling Straits is the coastal half of Destination Kohler. Located roughly an hour north of Milwaukee and an hour south of Green Bay, Destination Kohler includes the Whistling Straits golf complex on the shores of Lake Michigan in the city of Sheboygan, as well as Blackwolf Run, about 20 minutes away in the village of Kohler. The Whistling Straits complex is the one you know. It features two courses: The Straits is the famous one, having hosted the Ryder Cup in 2021 and PGA Championships in 2004, 2010 and 2015. The Irish is the lesser-known (but still formidable) sister course. The Blackwolf Run complex includes The River and Meadow Valleys as well as the fabulous 10-hole par-3 course called The Baths. Blackwolf Run also has a major legacy, having hosted the U.S. Women’s Open in 1998 and 2012. Par 3 13th at The River at Blackwolf Run The “Kohler” in Destination Kohler is, of course, the village of Kohler. It’s also Kohler Company, the plumbing fixture giant. Kohler Company chairman Herb Kohler (who passed in 2022) spearheaded Destination Kohler, hiring Pete Dye to create the two courses at Blackwolf Run in 1988. He would later buy abandoned farmland on Lake Michigan and turn Dye loose there. The Straits opened in 1999 and The Irish opened a year later. We’ve examined the golf experience in detail before (you can check it out here) but it’s fair to say the Kohler courses range from very good (Meadow Valleys) to spectacular (Straits). The Irish is perhaps the best combination of fun and challenging while The River is Pete Dye’s test of how much you love golf. Approach shot at The Irish course at Whistling Straits Should you do Whistling Straits package or a la carte? Let’s get the obvious out of the way first. All four courses belong on your Golfer-Do list. Ranking them is pretty simple: Straits is a top priority, followed by Irish, River and Meadow Valley. If you read our previous review, you’ll find I feel the same way about the River as I do about colonoscopy prep but, hey, it is what it is. The next question is: If you do choose to go, what is the best option? We chose a package but tee times are surprisingly easy to score if you just want to play one or two of the courses and stay nearby. You can book tee times on the Destination Kohler website up to 30 days in advance. A quick check this morning shows surprising availability as long as your plans are flexible. The Baths is 10 holes of laid-back joy. Greens fees are what you’d expect. They may not make you happy but they are what you’d expect. The Straits will run you $735 ($455 twilight) while The Irish is $395 ($270 twilight). Over at Blackwolf Run, The River is $495 ($340 twilight) and Meadow Valleys is $395 ($270 twilight). That 10-hole Baths course is $80. The Straits is walking-only (a caddie is mandatory) while electric carts and forecaddies are available at the other courses. If you’re lucky enough to score convenient tee times on your own at all five courses, the total would come to $2,100 for four full rounds plus 10 holes at The Baths. The resort has two hotels. A standard double room at the upscale American Club starts at $730 per night. A double room at the Inn on Woodlake runs $425 per night in season. The iconic 18th at The Straits Depending on your plans, packages become a bit more appealing. “To Dye Four” Destination Kohler offers five golf packages to choose from, ranging from a single-round, single-night getaway to a five-night Full Monty experience. Our group chose the To Dye Four package for $2,886 per person (taxes included). It includes three nights at the Inn on Woodlake, one round at each of the four 18-hole courses, plus a round at The Baths. That price also includes all caddie fees (not including tips), cart fees, locker room use, bag storage and transfer, plus unlimited use of the practice facilities. Packages include caddie fees at Whistling Straits The package also includes a boatload of nice extras, including free replays at the Irish, Meadow Valleys and Baths courses, which we were able to lock in at the time of our booking. A full off-the-menu breakfast was also included for each morning of our stay. Additionally, the package features a half-hour lesson per person at the Kohler Golf Academy. Since there were four of us, the Academy gave us two instructors and what amounted to a two-hour golf clinic. There’s only so much a clinic like that can accomplish but both instructors were very good and gave each of us some helpful tips on everything from the full swing to sand play (critical at Kohler) and putting. Typical lesson rates start at $220 per hour for two students. Our package included a two-hour golf clinic. Other nice touches include a lovely leather Whistling Straits scorecard holder, plus bag tags, ball markers and tees for each course. We also had full access to Kohler’s Sports Core community fitness center, which we used, and 20 percent off services at the Kohler Waters Spa, which we did not use. Kohler gets the little things right. Options and logistics The To Dye Four package is Kohler’s most popular. Not far behind is the Champions’ Trail Package, which includes two nights’ accommodations, plus rounds at The Straits, River and your choice of The Irish or Meadows Valley (go for the Irish!). Everything else, including complimentary replays and the half-hour golf lesson, is the same. If you plan it right and use your complimentary replays wisely, you can play all four courses and squeeze in the lesson and a round at The Baths on your arrival day. Relaxing post-round vibes at The Baths. The five-day Kohler Experience features four rounds plus free replays and all the other features of To Dye Four. It also includes access to Kohler’s River Wildlife, a private, 500-acre preserve that offers hiking, fishing and kayak rentals, along with pheasant hunting and pistol and rifle shooting. Kohler keeps package pricing close to the vest so you’ll have to contact them over the phone to get specifics. Our trip was in mid-June so we had maximum daylight for golf. We booked the package in January which allowed us to get our preferred tee times. Don’t miss the fish tacos at the clubhouse pub. Kohler runs a pretty tight ship. Once we arrived, the staff took care of our clubs and made sure they were at the right courses at the right times. They even printed out our full itinerary on a bag tag so we always knew where we were supposed to be. Our group had two rental cars to get us back and forth but the resort does run shuttles between the hotels and courses. Is Whistling Straits worth it? If you’re saving up for one big Golfer-Do trip in your lifetime, Pebble or St Andrews should be tops on your list. Pebble is the most iconic golf property in North America and St Andrews is the Home of Golf. That said, Whistling Straits and Pinehurst are awesome second-tier choices. Both feature top-shelf golf and are easier to get to and get on than Bandon Dunes. The Par 3 13th at The Irish is called “Blind Man’s Bluff.” Can you find the flag? You can build a “budget” trip to Whistling Straits, especially if you only want to play The Straits. You’ll pay the full rack rate but you can stay wherever you want and build a trip around several other awesome courses in southern Wisconsin, including Erin Hills, SentryWorld, Lawsonia Links and Sand Valley. Give Whistling Straits credit, though. Complimentary replays allow you to pack in as much golf as you can play. Service is top notch, caddies are included and you can’t beat a two-hour golf clinic for your foursome. Basic rooms at the Inn on Woodlake are slightly upscale from a Marriott Courtyard and the Kohler bathroom fixtures made showering a joy. Stunning views of Lake Michigan. Everything else, from breakfast to the free brats at the turn to clockwork bag service and excellent caddies (our man Adam was fantastic), was first-class. You will get your money’s worth at Kohler. So, if you’ve already done Pebble or St Andrews and have another Golfer-Do list trip on the docket, we can heartily recommend Whistling Straits. You’ll have a blast. The Par 3s are stunning at The Straits. If you’re saving up for the once-in-a-lifetime adventure, however, Pebble and St Andrews should be tops on your list. The post MyGolfSpy Experiences: Does Whistling Straits Belong On Your Golfer-Do List? appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

I’ve always noticed that, for the most part, golfers have a good idea of where the golf ball should be positioned for drivers and even the stock 7-iron shot. When it comes to wedges, however, I see a lot more variation. Some players think the ball should be all the way in the back of the stance because it’s such a different shot than a driver. Others completely ignore how ball position affects their setup, and it’s in a different spot every time. If you’re struggling with inconsistency in your short game, chunked chips, ballooned pitches and poor spin control, it could be as simple as where the ball sits in your stance. Here’s what you should know about wedge ball position. Why ball position matters for wedges Wedge play is all about controlling the low point of your swing. If your ball is in the wrong place relative to that low point, you’re going to catch it fat, thin or lose spin. That’s because your club’s loft and angle of attack are directly tied to where the ball is in your stance. It’s also important to understand that high, soft wedge shots aren’t the only kind you need. In fact, some of the best wedge players in the world flight the ball lower with more spin. Not higher. A lower launch with proper shaft lean and a clean strike allows the ball to hit and stop quickly, even in wind or firm conditions. All of these adjustments start with ball position and having this type of variety in your short game will help you become a better player. The standard ball position for wedge play If you’re looking for a baseline, the center of stance is it. The late short-game guru Dave Pelz explained it: If the ball is truly centered between your feet, the bottom of your arc will be just after the ball, perfect for solid contact with a slightly descending blow. Too many players move the ball forward, thinking they’ll get more height, but this only increases the chance of catching the turf first. A centered ball position with a slightly flared front foot allows for proper rotation without compromising low point or face control. How ball position changes by wedge shot type Once you have that centered ball position for the wedges in place, you can make tweaks depending on the type of shot you are hitting. Here are some of those adjustments. Flighted wedges (Knockdowns) Move the ball slightly back of center. Narrow your stance, keep more weight on your lead foot, and feel like you’re on top of the ball. This setup creates more shaft lean, a lower launch angle and increased spin. It’s ideal for windy conditions or when you want the ball to skip once and stop. Full wedge shots Keep the ball in the center. Use a slightly wider stance and let yourself load into the trail side before shifting and rotating through. You’ll still want shaft lean and a forward low point but you have more freedom to use the full motion and rotation. Three-quarter and half swings Ball position remains centered. The key here is controlling distance with swing length, not ball placement. Stick to consistent checkpoints (like 9 o’clock or belly-button height) and match each to a known carry yardage. Spend some time on the range building a wedge matrix. Basic chip shots The ball stays centered and the feet are narrower. Minimal wrist action, shaft slightly leaning forward, and weight forward. Let your torso do the work. This simple setup creates predictable contact and eliminates chunked or bladed chips. Medium pitch shots Still center ball position but now add some wrist hinge to generate more speed and carry. Rotate through fully and return to a square face at impact. Great for mid-range shots that need a bit more air time. The loft of the club and wrist hinge provide the height you need (without requiring a forward ball position). Flop shots Move the ball forward in your stance. Open the clubface, increase the wrist hinge and keep your weight forward. This allows the club to slide under the ball and launch it high with soft spin. Remember, the flop shot is a high-risk shot and should only be used when truly necessary. Common ball position mistakes (and fixes) If you are struggling with your wedge ball position these are some of the mistakes you may see in your game. Too far forward: Adds loft, raises launch and increases the chance fat shots. Too far back: Promotes a steep attack and inconsistent spin. Changing ball position too much: Stick with the center unless the shot demands it. Using a full-swing setup for every wedge shot: Too wide a stance and neutral weight can ruin short game contact. Final thoughts Why ruin a wedge shot before you even get to hit it? Ball position can make or break your short game. Get it right and you’ll start seeing fewer fat and thin shots and a lot more clean, controlled wedge play. It’s one of the easiest setup adjustments you can make and the payoff is worth it. The post Wedge Ball Position Explained (And Why It Changes By Shot Type) appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

The 8-iron and 9-iron are often considered your true short irons but we’ve included the pitching wedge here as well since many golfers use it as a full-swing club. If you’re looking for more detailed yardage breakdowns on the wedges themselves, check out our wedge distance chart. With short irons, precision matters more than pure distance. These are scoring clubs. But if you’re consistently coming up short with your short irons, it could be a sign that your grooves are worn down or that the club isn’t the right fit anymore. Shot Scope provided updated distance performance averages based on handicap, which filter out mishits and reflect a solid strike. Take a look at the numbers below. 25 handicap At the 25-handicap level, short irons are used for approach shots and even chip-and-run attempts. Swing inconsistencies and worn grooves can lead to unpredictable distance control. Many players don’t see consistent gapping between their 9-iron and pitching wedge at this level. ClubP-avg Distance (yds)8I1229I108PW90 20 handicap At this point, players should start seeing more reliable gaps between short irons. If you’re not, it might be due to a poor fit in shaft flex or club loft. Try using a launch monitor to check your spin and launch angle. Low spin often means you’re not getting full carry distance. ClubP-avg Distance (yds)8I1389I129PW108 15 handicap As consistency improves, 15-handicap players start to see better distance gapping across their short irons. If you’re a 15-handicap, make sure your short irons aren’t just consistent in distance but also in trajectory. Now is a good time to start thinking about partial shots. Being able to take 10 yards off your 9-iron or PW opens up more options inside 140 yards. ClubP-avg Distance (yds)8I1469I136PW121 10 handicap By the 10-handicap level, golfers are generally making more solid contact and controlling trajectory better. At this level, consider doing a wedge and short-iron gapping session on a launch monitor. This is also a great time to examine shot-shape tendencies and determine whether you can flight the ball lower when needed. ClubP-avg Distance (yds)8I1509I140PW127 5 handicap Low-handicap golfers often utilize shot shaping and trajectory control with their short irons. At this level, spin and launch are better managed, resulting in consistent yardages and tight dispersion. It’s also important to remember that iron lofts are not factored in these results, so some of the 5-handicap golfers could be playing with iron lofts that are slightly higher than those of the higher-handicap players. ClubP-avg Distance (yds)8I1539I139PW126 Scratch golfer Scratch players show some of the most consistent yardages across the board. The P-avg numbers for scratch golfers are always close to the actual averages due to minimal mishits. For better players who excel with consistency, ensure you assess how your short irons perform in various turf conditions and lies. ClubP-avg Distance (yds)8I1669I155PW141 Final thoughts Use this short-iron distance chart as a starting point. If your short-iron distances don’t match up or if you’re seeing overlap between clubs, it’s time to look into your gear or your gapping. A simple launch monitor session or range test can help you fine-tune things and give you more confidence every time you pull a short iron. The post Short Iron Distance Chart (What Is Average For Your Handicap?) appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

When Scottie Scheffler showed up at Royal Portrush, there weren’t many questions about how he’d play. He’s already won a major this year and he needed this one to get one step closer to the career grand slam. But there was one subtle change that separated this week from the last major he won. When you’re dealing with links golf, firm turf, and coastal winds, that one small move can make all the difference. A driving iron vs. hybrid/fairway wood week Earlier this week, we took a deeper look at how pros approach bag setup for The Open Championship. At most Tour stops, you might see a few tweaks, an extra wedge, a mini driver, maybe a loft adjustment. But at The Open, those small decisions suddenly carry more weight. The question that came up repeatedly this week: driving iron or hybrid? Some players wanted more height into firm, elevated greens. Others prioritized control and trajectory management. It’s not always an obvious answer. The one change that mattered There was one difference between the setup he used to win the PGA Championship and the one he used to win The Open: He took out his 7-wood and put in a 3-iron. It’s a small change on paper, but a big one when you look at how Royal Portrush plays. The 7-wood, which helped him earlier in the year with soft landings and high approaches, wasn’t the right fit for this venue. He needed something flatter, more predictable, and better suited for the ground game. The 3-iron delivered. What’s so special about the Srixon ZU85? Scheffler already had the Srixon ZU85 4-iron in the bag at the PGA Championship. For The Open, he added the 3-iron version, giving him even more flexibility off the tee and into longer holes. The ZU85 is a forged, hollow-body design that’s built to blend distance, forgiveness, and feel. It features: Soft 1020 carbon steel construction for a smooth, forged feel A clean address profile that inspires confidence but still looks like a “real” iron And a hollow interior that helps launch the ball high while keeping the spin down It’s built for players with speed who want control. On a windy links course? That’s exactly what you need. The full set of clubs Scottie Scheffler used to win The Open Here is the complete WITB from Scottie Scheffler’s Open Championship win: Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (8°), Fujikura Ventus Black 7X 3-Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°), Fujikura Ventus Black 8X Irons: Srixon ZU85 (3, 4), TaylorMade P7TW (5–PW) Wedges: Titleist SM8 (50-12F, 56-14F), SM8 WedgeWorks (60-06K) Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Final thoughts Scottie Scheffler didn’t need to overhaul his bag to win The Open. Could he have won with a 7-wood in this bag? There are probably very few people who would bet against that. Scheffler is not much of a tinkerer when it comes to clubs. When your game’s that dialed in, small changes go a long way. The post Only One Club Changed in Scottie’s Bag This Week appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

Breakthrough Golf Technology (BGT) says their Paradox putters represent new innovation in putter design technology. Our recent Zero Torque Putter Buyer’s Guide suggests BGT may be on to something. The BGT Paradox mallet scored in the top five from close range. On the surface, the BGT Paradox putters are zero-torque designs. Obviously, lots of other companies are rolling out zero-torque putters this year. Yet another one in the putter corral is barely newsworthy at this point. According to BGT, what makes their new Paradox putters different is the incorporation of Principal Axis Technology. The idea is that this new technology allows the putter to remain balanced, not just at address, but also while in motion. Since most of the time one needs to move a putter to hit a ball, this new technology sounds intriguing. Before you dismiss this as marketing hogwash, BGT has a history of innovation when it comes to putters. BGT’s Stability Shaft played a large role in golfers (and manufacturers) making the transition from steel to graphite putter shafts. Is it possible their Paradox putters will have the same market-changing influence on putter design? Defining the BGT putter Paradox The Merriam-Webster dictionary contains a number of definitions for the word paradox but I think this is the one BGT was thinking of when they named their putter: Paradox: a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true. There is no denying that the Paradox putters look contradictory to traditional putters. What if the traditional designs are all wrong and the BGT Paradox is the first “right” putter? To figure that out, let’s first look at how Principal Axis Technology works. Principal Axis Technology versus zero torque In the current putter market, many companies build zero-torque putters by having the shaft enter the putter head at the center of gravity. By doing this, the weight of the putter head is balanced around the shaft and the head should not rotate during play. You’ll see a similar shaft location when you look at the BGT Paradox putters but the torque story does not stop there. The Paradox putters are shaped and weighted so they will remain balanced when swung. BGT placed the weights high in the toe and low in the heel to keep the putter “swing balanced” during the putting stroke. Yes, that is also the reason that they are wedge shaped. Here is a short video explaining the difference between BGT’s design and other zero-torque putters. It took me a bit to understand what the technology is trying to accomplish. What made sense to me was that it is a bit like lane deviation technology in cars. When you drift from your lane, some will alert you with a beep, others will steer you back into your lane. That is how I believe the Principal Axis Technology works. During your stroke, it keeps you in the correct putting “lane”, correcting the head position should you unintentionally rotate it from square. Multi-material design The paradox putters are multi-material designs. The body is milled aluminum and the weights are stainless steel. The different mass properties for the two metals allows the stainless-steel size and position to be the governing factor for balancing the putter. The seamless integration of the aluminum and stainless steel is impressive. BGT’s milling system is top-notch. Both the Paradox Blade and Mallet putters have an overall wedge shape. The reason is that it allows BGT to position the weight high in the toe and low in the heel. This configuration is what establishes the Principal Axis Technology. BGT Paradox Blade Both the Paradox Blade and Paradox Mallet are built with a high toe/low heel shape. Of the two, I find the blade particularly interesting for a couple of reasons. First, zero-torque blades are far less common than zero-torque mallets. You have L.A.B. Golf’s Link.1, Bettinardi’s SB1 and the large Odyssey Square to Square Double Wide blade. Perhaps it is more difficult to achieve zero torque in a blade or the demand is lower for them compared to mallets. The second thing about the Paradox BladeI find fascinating is the shape. Once you place the putter at address, the look is fairly traditional. I know that when you look at it from any other angle, “traditional” is not the word that jumps into your head. I’m with you on that. At address, though, it just doesn’t look that odd. Of the two, I found the Paradox Blade to be a little less forgiving. Center contact is rewarded with a soft thump at impact. Should you deviate from the center, you’ll get a clack that reminds me of a nun’s ruler across one’s knuckles. The feedback system should motivate you to make better contact, and that should lead to better putting. Can the Paradox compete in the increasingly competitive zero-torque marketplace? The BGT Paradox Blade and Paradox Mallet are excellent zero-torque putters. They look a little odd, maybe a lot odd, but they deliver when it comes to performance. What I wonder is if they are compelling enough to draw customers away from L.A.B. Golf and other companies producing zero-torque putters. One enticing factor could be that they come with BGT’s outstanding Stability Tour shaft. You can save $200 and go with a non-Stability Tour graphite shaft but why would you? The Stability Tour shaft delivers excellent feel and allows your Paradox putter to be customized for lie and loft. Those customizations are not available with the less expensive shaft option. Ultimately, it may be pricing that is the deciding factor. With the Stability Tour shaft, the Paradox putters have a MSRP of $699.99. Without the Stability Shaft, $499.99. For reference, a stock L.A.B. Golf Link.1 blade is $479 and an Odyssey Square 2 Square Jailbird mallet is $349.99. If you upgrade the shaft, a L.A.B. Golf putter will increase in price, potentially surpassing the Paradox. Will a golfer’s brand recognition and trust in the Stability Shaft compel them to choose the Paradox putter over a competitor or will price alone drive the decision? The BGT Paradox putters are unusual, but solid, designs. Time will tell if they also prove to be compelling designs for consumers. One thing they unquestionably demonstrate is that there is still room for innovation in the burgeoning zero-torque putter marketplace. Find out more about the Paradox putters at breakthroughgolftech.com The post Are These Funky-Looking Putters Breakthroughs In Putter Design? appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

When diagnosing driver issues, it’s essential to remember that problems aren’t always directly related to the clubhead. The golf club shaft plays a big role in performance. That’s why a proper fitting that examines both the driver head and shaft is important. Our 2025 Best Golf Drivers testing revealed substantial differences in performance depending on swing speed. If your driver feels mismatched, either too slow or too fast for your swing speed, look for these signs. Your launch angle is too high or too low Using a launch monitor can quickly identify whether your launch angle is optimal for your swing speed. According to TrackMan, the recommended driver launch angles based on swing speeds are: Swing Speed (mph)Optimal Launch Angle (degrees)105+10–1697–10412–1684–9613–16<8414–17 If your numbers deviate significantly from these recommendations, your current setup may not be optimized for your swing speed. Your spin rates are extreme (high or low) While you’re checking your launch angle, take a look at the spin rates as well. Spin rate directly influences trajectory and distance. The following are optimal spin rates for drivers based on Trackman data. Swing Speed CategorySwing Speed (mph)Optimal Spin Rate (rpm)Very Fast105+1750–2300Fast97–1042000–2500Average84–962400–2700Slow<842600–3100 Extreme spin rates that are too high can cause ballooning of your drive. If the rates are too low, you’ll struggle to get the ball up high enough. You can’t keep the ball in play, even on good swings Distance is great but only if the ball remains playable. When we measure forgiveness in driver testing, we examine the ability to achieve consistent results. If you have no consistency in your long game, the clubs could be what’s holding you back. These were the most forgiving drivers for 2025 in each swing speed category. If you’re struggling to achieve consistency, even with a good swing, it may be worth trying one of these and observing the differences. Swing SpeedMost Forgiving DriverHigh (105+ mph)Srixon ZXi MaxMid (90–105 mph)PING G430 Max 10KLow (<90 mph)Sub 70 859 Pro You struggle to find the center of the face Impact tape can help diagnose center-face contact issues but figuring out why you’re missing the sweet spot is key. Sometimes, it’s swing-related with issues such as poor tempo, early extension or inconsistent ball position. But it can just as easily be the club. A driver that’s too long makes it harder to make center contact. A shaft that’s too stiff or soft can throw off timing. The wrong head shape can affect how confident and square you feel at address. These variables can all contribute to heel or toe bias and a proper fitting helps isolate the cause so you’re not left to guess. You feel like you have to swing hard or soft to make it work A proper fitting should match your natural tempo and transition, not force you to swing harder or softer. As Tom Wishon explains: Smart fitting takes into account not just your swing speed but also how aggressively you initiate the downswing. If you ever find yourself holding back or hitting too hard to feel centered, that’s a clear sign the shaft, and possibly the club, is mismatched to your natural swing flow. Your dispersion pattern is wide, even when your swing feels consistent During our 2025 driver testing, we found that some drivers produced the longest drives in the field but consistently ranked at the bottom when it came to hitting the fairway. Raw distance means little if you can’t control where the ball goes. This is where swing speed–matched drivers stand out. The right combination of shaft and head design can help square the face more consistently, stabilize mishits and tighten your shot pattern. Conversely, a mismatch can lead to flyers, blocks and hooks even with a repeatable swing. That’s why it’s so important to fit for accuracy, not just distance. If you know you need something more accurate and swing-speed appropriate, here are the drivers we saw perform the best at each swing speed: Swing SpeedMost Accurate DriverHigh (105+ mph)PING G440 SFTMid (90–105 mph)Callaway Elyte Triple DiamondLow (<90 mph)PING G440 SFT Final thoughts Don’t let your driver hold you back. If these signs resonate, it might be time to reassess your equipment through a professional fitting. For more information on the drivers that performed well at every swing speed, take a look at our complete testing results: Best Driver for High Swing Speed Best Driver for Mid Swing Speed Best Driver for Low Swing Speed The post 7 Signs Your Driver Isn’t Built For Your Swing Speed appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen

I was forced into custom fitting at a young age, not because I was some junior prodigy, but because 30 years ago, there simply weren’t clubs that worked for a short, young girl. If I wanted to play, we had to get creative: cut down shafts, soften flexes, tweak lie angles, stretch grips as thin as they’d go. Fitting wasn’t scary to me. It was normal. It was the only way I could play decent golf. Most women don’t grow up with that mindset. And that’s the problem. Today, custom fitting is more accessible than ever but a quiet barrier still exists. Too many women golfers, whether new, experienced or highly skilled, are still playing clubs that don’t fit them properly. Not because the gear doesn’t exist but because fitting is still not the norm for women golfers. PXG is trying to change that. One of the most important things they’re doing is clearing up the misconceptions that have been around far too long. “What if I hit a bad shot during the fitting?” This is one of the most common fears, especially for women who didn’t grow up in the fitting bay. The reality? Fitters expect mishits. In fact, they want you to miss some. Fitters want to see your real swing, not your highlight reel. Mishits often reveal the most about what you actually need. You don’t have to impress anyone at a golf club fitting. “I’m not good enough for custom clubs.” This misconception isn’t just wrong. It’s backwards. You don’t need to reach a certain skill level to deserve a fitting. Custom clubs aren’t a prize for playing well. They’re a tool to help you play better. Your swing, just as it is today, deserves equipment that fits. That’s true if you’re breaking 80 or breaking 120. “Do they even sell women’s clubs?” Women’s golf equipment has often been boxed up—literally. Pink and purple sets are sold off the shelf, marketed as one-size-fits-all solutions. Lightweight shafts, soft flexes, undersized grips and a matching bag. It’s not that the gear is always bad. It’s that it’s rarely fitted specifically for you. The reality is that loft, lie, shaft flex, weight, grip size—none of that has anything to do with gender. PXG, among others, fits golfers, not demographics. The equipment should match your swing, not your age, gender or color preferences. Long story short? Any club can be a women’s club—if it fits your game. “All my clubs go the same distance anyway.” When all your clubs fly the same yardage, chances are your set makeup is off: wrong shafts, poor gapping, ill-fitting heads or a mix of clubs that weren’t designed to work together. You don’t need to hit it further to fix this. You need clubs that are properly spaced and matched to your swing. This is a perfect reason to meet with a fitter and see what options you have. “I don’t know enough to be fitted.” Here’s the thing: you’re not supposed to. That’s the fitter’s job. A good fitter doesn’t expect you to speak in spin rates or attack angles. They’ll ask the right questions, watch your swing and make adjustments based on what they see and hear. Your job is to show up and be honest about how you play. You’ll learn a lot at a fitting and it’s not just about equipment; it’s about your game as well. “I only play golf for fun.” Perfect. That’s the best reason to get fit. Playing with the wrong clubs makes golf harder than it needs to be (and much less fun). Getting fitted means more solid contact, more confidence and fewer frustrating rounds. If you’re spending time and money to play, why not give yourself the best chance to actually enjoy it? How PXG is changing the club fitting experience PXG is one brand actively working to change the conversation around women’s equipment. Their goal is to break down the stigma around club fitting by making it approachable, accessible and free of judgment. Whether you swing 60 mph or 90, play once a month or five times a week, PXG’s fitters are trained to meet you where you are. Beyond the bay, PXG is also investing in women’s golf through initiatives like #SheGolfs and partnerships with First Tee. Their mission is simple: help more women feel welcome, supported and confident about the clubs in their bag. Final thoughts If you’re a woman who plays golf, even casually, you’re good enough for a fitting. You don’t have to earn custom clubs by being a low-handicap player. The gear exists. The tech is there. The only thing holding some women back now is the outdated idea that fitting isn’t for them. It is. And the sooner we normalize that, the more women will stick with the game for good. The post One Big Problem Still Holding Back Women Golfers (And A Simple Fix) appeared first on MyGolfSpy. Se hele artiklen