[ad_1] The new PXG 0811X and 0811X+ drivers still may be only prototypes, but that doesn’t mean they’re reserved for tour players. The company is offering the still-in-development models in limited quantities for purchase to get a sense of what average golfers think, too. Offered at a discount from the usual $650 price point ($495), […]
PXG 0811X, 0811X+ prototype drivers not just for the pros anymore Read More »
[ad_1] The Theragun line of massage-therapy devices have grown in popularity among athletes and weekend warriors. The handheld devices used to administer percussive therapy on targeted muscles to relieve tension, aid in recovery and prevent injury. The triangle-like devices have become a mainstay in locker rooms for elite athletes and athletic trainers, but the simple-to-use
Theragun rebrands itself as Therabody, releases quieter massage guns and a CBD line Read More »
[ad_1] A substantial subsection of the golf canon is devoted to romanticizing Ben Hogan and his technique. And that includes his grip, which is shown in the photograph shown above for Life Magazine in 1947—before he weakened it to stop hooking and went on to dominate golf through the mid-1950s. Even with all of the
Golf instruction truths: The most intriguing grips in golf Read More »
[ad_1] As golf begins to ramp up in many part of the country, gearheads still have a hankering for new product to come out. TaylorMade gave those looking for a little equipment news something to consider with its debut of its MyMG2 personalized wedge program. As many other companies have done previously, TaylorMade is seeking
TaylorMade enters the custom wedge game with its MyMG2 program Read More »
[ad_1] A single great feature, or even a merely interesting one, can enshrine a golf course with character. Pebble Beach and Cypress Point show off a rocky coastline like few others, but the endowment doesn’t have to be that grand. Character can come from lesser features, like a sand ridge (Seminole), a snaky tributary (Augusta)
How one design feature (if utilized effectively) can give an entire course character Read More »
[ad_1] The new TPT Red Range shaft is the next graphite shaft from a company that thinks it’s found the best way—in its eyes, the only way, and admittedly not an inexpensive way—to make a graphite shaft. TPT, a Swiss manufacturer of carbon composite applications that range from Formula 1 cars to six-figure wristwatches, has
TPT Red Range is latest from high-end shaft maker’s automated process Read More »
[ad_1] With golfers forced to do most of their practicing from home, the demand of training aids and indoor equipment has skyrocketed. But, you don’t have to wait on backordered items to improve your game. Two of Golf Digest’s top state-ranked teachers have great drills you can do using items around the house. In the
Four at-home drills anybody can do to fix their game’s biggest flaws Read More »
[ad_1] So you’ve been grooving your quarantine game—or at least you think you have—hitting foam balls into a net or putting on that mat in your hallway. But the problem is, how do you really know if what you’ve been doing is actually improving your skills instead of just killing time? We asked two Golf
At-home golf tips: How to measure progress when you’ve only been practicing indoors Read More »
[ad_1] This hiatus of global activity is a great chance to reflect. These unique circumstances provide an opportunity. And opportunity is what golf course architect Jim Urbina and I discussed when we came up with the idea of a new podcast, The Salon. Urbina’s business of building and remodeling golf courses is one based on
What do golf-course architects do when they can’t travel? We catch up with Bill Coore Read More »
[ad_1] One way our team at Golf Digest has tried to understand and illustrate the differences in golf balls is a specific short game test we’ve been running for many years. Using good players and a Foresight Sports GCHawk launch monitor, we evaluated each ball’s spin and launch angle on 50-yard wedge shots (above). The
Best Golf Balls 2020: This data will help you choose the perfect golf ball Read More »
[ad_1] We all have at least one billion dollar idea at some point in our lives. When I was a youngling, I invented mixing cheddar and pretzel goldfish, but now Pepperidge Farm stole the idea and manufactures that exact concept. I didn’t end up attaining the fame and riches from this mixture that I deserved,
The best “Shark Tank” golf ideas that have appeared over the years Read More »
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from our Patrick Cantlay cover story, which is available in full for free through our digital edition app. You can access Issue 5 of Golf Digest in its entirety digitally for free. You might not believe this because I don’t smile very much on the golf course, but
Patrick Cantlay’s keys to being a better ball-striker Read More »
[ad_1] The Wilson Staff Model ball, built with tour-player input, is not surprisingly a multilayer urethane cover design, the preferred construction for balls played by professional golfers. But its construction is built on a firmer foundation, a departure from Wilson’s lineup of largely lower compression, softer models. The reason is simple, said said Frank Simonutti,
Why Wilson Staff Model ball is something completely different for Wilson Read More »
[ad_1] Though some states are re-opening their courses this week, the safest place to work on your putting stroke is at home. And though your carpet or hardwood floor is a fine surface, those little indents in your floor don’t provide the best of putting surfaces. For a smoother roll, there are a lot of
The best at-home putting mats still available Read More »
[ad_1] Dr. Bhrett McCabe is used to talking athletes down off the figurative ledge. “Most of the issues the peak-performance coach usually deals with have to do with confidence, coming back from injuries and improving on-course or on-field decision-making. What McCabe’s clients—and all of us—face in this chaotic and uncertain time goes way beyond sports.
Leading sports psychologists on the role golf can play in a crisis Read More »
[ad_1] With many golf courses closed and golfers staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, at-home training aids have been flying off the shelves. Golfers are turning to back-yard hitting nets, indoor chipping sets and portable putting mats—making it tough for some these golf products in stock. We’ve rounded up all the at-home golf hitting nets—including
The best golf practice nets available now for indoor/outdoor at-home practice Read More »
[ad_1] As many of us are confined to our homes during the coronavirus pandemic, the mind easily wanders about the game we love. Though playing the game may be a non-starter in many areas, it doesn’t mean we can’t plan for our future golf rounds, whenever those might be. To help occupy the mind, consider
18 upgrades you can make to your golf bag right now Read More »
[ad_1] ABOUT In golf, a loss of mobility and function often means a loss of power, but you don’t need expensive gym equipment to improve how you move. With Jennifer Fleischer’s series “Better Than Yoga,” you can create a more powerful, more consistent swing with only a yoga mat and a golf club. Fleischer’s innovative
Better Than Yoga – Golf Digest Read More »
[ad_1] Several companies have found ways to give back amid the coronavirus pandemic. From golf companies like Seamus, Rhoback and Straight Down producing masks for healthcare workers to Linksoul’s creative T-shirt design raising over $100,000 for relief efforts, there is no shortage of ways to give back. Though you always have the option to donate
15 ways golf brands are giving back through coronavirus relief efforts Read More »
[ad_1] Shopping for golf skirts is a tricky game for many female golfers. Finding the balance between style, comfort and an appropriate length can sometimes seem impossible. To help, we polled the female golfers in our office for their choices for the year’s best golf skirts. We understand you might not be playing golf for
The best golf skirts for 2020, according to our Golf Digest editors Read More »
