We’ve heard about golf’s battle on distance for 20 years now. We heard about Augusta National “Tiger Proofing” the course after Mr. Woods tore it up in 1997 by hitting pitching wedges into par 4’s and 6 irons into par 5’s. All that simply meant was stretching the holes and moving the tee boxes back...
Category: Balls
Golf Glossary: What Does That Mean?
This isn’t where I tell you what a birdie means or what a bunker is. Chances are you already know that or you wouldn’t be reading this blog. But I am here to help you break down what some of the more tech terms are when it comes to golf equipment and getting fit or...
PR is a PR Nightmare
I’ve often stuck up for Patrick Reed. I like his game and his golf swing. He plays with a lot of passion and gusto. He’s a perfect guy to have on your side in team events. He wins on extremely tough and famous courses; Doral, Augusta, and now Torrey Pines to name a few. In...
A Thankful Holiday for Callaway
Callaway Golf was indeed thankful this past Thanksgiving week as they were a dominant presence in the bags of all 4 superstar participants in The Match III and in the winner’s bag on the European Tour. Steph Curry and Phil Mickelson wheel a full bag of Callaway gear, except for one interesting choice for Lefty....
2020 Holiday Hot List
The hap hap happiest time of year has arrived and it couldn’t have come quicker. We all deserve some good cheer and warm spirits after the last 10 months and we all deserve the best gifts in golf under our tree. Even if you’re on the naughty list, the hell with it. Nobody and nothing...
DJ DOMINATION
Cam Smith became the first player in Masters history to shoot all 4 rounds in the 60’s. Tiger Woods shot his best opening round ever at Augusta with a 68. He also shot his biggest number ever on a hole at a major with a 10 on #12 on Sunday. He then went on to...
Around the World of Golf
After months of nothing there is all of a sudden a lot happening in the world of sports. And while fall is usually a quiet time for golf, it is currently anything but. Let’s take a look at what’s happening around the game. The Ping Success Train Rolls On Six of the top 12 finishers...
All Good in the Hood
Tyrrell Hatton called it a dream come true as he claimed victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in England, the flagship event on the European Tour. It was his 4th career euro tour win and it moved him to #10 in the world golf rankings. But his victory also sparked headlines and debate...
2020 Golf Club Report
With 13 events cancelled or postponed, starting back at the Players Championship in March, 2020 has certainly been a year for the books…for all the wrong reasons. But we don’t want to take away from the incredible job the governing bodies of golf, like the PGA and USGA, have done to bring us live competitive...
2020: A Banner Year for PING
Michael Thompson tugged at everyone’s heart strings on Sunday with his emotional post-victory interview after his birdie putt fell on 18 to clinch his 2nd tour win, first since 2013. Being known as a 2-time tour winner is much better than being referred to as “Lexi’s brother” (his sister is LPGA Tour star Lexi Thompson)....