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Austin Smotherman WITB: Bank of Utah winner carries a seven-year-old hybrid
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Austin Smotherman WITB: Bank of Utah winner carries a seven-year-old hybrid

Austin Smotherman won his first PGA Tour title with a TaylorMade SIM Max Rescue hybrid released in 2020. His bag also features equipment from Titleist, TaylorMade, KBS, L.A.B. Golf and other brands.

4 Oct 2026 · about 2 hours ago
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Is Brooks Koepka Moving On from One of His Most Famous Clubs?
Is Brooks Koepka Moving On from One of His Most Famous Clubs?
Equipment•2 days ago
At the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Brooks Koepka replaced his nearly decade-old TaylorMade M2 Tour fairway wood with an R7 Quad Mini Driver.
September’s 5 best-selling golf clubs
September’s 5 best-selling golf clubs
Equipment•4 days ago
Irons once again dominated Fairway Jockey’s September sales ranking, with Srixon and Mizuno accounting for four of the top five models.
Ping signs Walker Cupper and BYU star Kihei Akina to NIL deal
Ping signs Walker Cupper and BYU star Kihei Akina to NIL deal
Equipment•3 days ago
Walker Cupper and BYU sophomore Kihei Akina has joined Ping as an NIL ambassador and will play a full bag of the brand’s clubs at professional events.
Holiday gifts for golfers: 7 stylish outerwear pieces
Holiday gifts for golfers: 7 stylish outerwear pieces
Equipment•3 days ago
GOLF.com’s Jessica Marksbury highlights seven versatile outerwear styles for cool-weather golf and everyday wear.
5 golf balls to try before the season ends
5 golf balls to try before the season ends
Equipment•5 days ago
Five models to test for different needs, from soft feel and alignment help to added distance and straighter flight.
Which Wedge Bounce Fits Your Game? This Four-Question Quiz Can Tell You
Which Wedge Bounce Fits Your Game? This Four-Question Quiz Can Tell You
Equipment•6 days ago
Wedge bounce affects turf interaction. Fairway Jockey’s short quiz uses swing tendencies and course conditions to recommend a suitable option.
Bridges Cup: A look at the U.S. and International teams’ gear
Bridges Cup: A look at the U.S. and International teams’ gear
Equipment•6 days ago
The 24 Bridges Cup players will receive Holderness & Bourne apparel, Sun Mountain bags and rainwear, Dormie Workshop headcovers, premium umbrellas and team-branded hats.
The putters that powered Team USA’s historic Presidents Cup comeback
The putters that powered Team USA’s historic Presidents Cup comeback
Equipment•6 days ago
All 12 U.S. players used mallet putters, while seven of the event’s top nine putting performers were on Team USA.

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Is Brooks Koepka Moving On from One of His Most Famous Clubs?

Is Brooks Koepka Moving On from One of His Most Famous Clubs?

At the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Brooks Koepka replaced his nearly decade-old TaylorMade M2 Tour fairway wood with an R7 Quad Mini Driver.

2 Oct 2026 · 2 days ago
September’s 5 best-selling golf clubs

September’s 5 best-selling golf clubs

Irons once again dominated Fairway Jockey’s September sales ranking, with Srixon and Mizuno accounting for four of the top five models.

1 Oct 2026 · 4 days ago
Ping signs Walker Cupper and BYU star Kihei Akina to NIL deal

Ping signs Walker Cupper and BYU star Kihei Akina to NIL deal

Walker Cupper and BYU sophomore Kihei Akina has joined Ping as an NIL ambassador and will play a full bag of the brand’s clubs at professional events.

1 Oct 2026 · 3 days ago
Holiday gifts for golfers: 7 stylish outerwear pieces

Holiday gifts for golfers: 7 stylish outerwear pieces

GOLF.com’s Jessica Marksbury highlights seven versatile outerwear styles for cool-weather golf and everyday wear.

30 Sep 2026 · 3 days ago
5 golf balls to try before the season ends

5 golf balls to try before the season ends

Five models to test for different needs, from soft feel and alignment help to added distance and straighter flight.

29 Sep 2026 · 5 days ago
Which Wedge Bounce Fits Your Game? This Four-Question Quiz Can Tell You

Which Wedge Bounce Fits Your Game? This Four-Question Quiz Can Tell You

Wedge bounce affects turf interaction. Fairway Jockey’s short quiz uses swing tendencies and course conditions to recommend a suitable option.

29 Sep 2026 · 6 days ago
Bridges Cup: A look at the U.S. and International teams’ gear

Bridges Cup: A look at the U.S. and International teams’ gear

The 24 Bridges Cup players will receive Holderness & Bourne apparel, Sun Mountain bags and rainwear, Dormie Workshop headcovers, premium umbrellas and team-bran…

28 Sep 2026 · 6 days ago
The putters that powered Team USA’s historic Presidents Cup comeback

The putters that powered Team USA’s historic Presidents Cup comeback

All 12 U.S. players used mallet putters, while seven of the event’s top nine putting performers were on Team USA.

28 Sep 2026 · 6 days ago
Save up to 72% on the Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Pro Red shaft

Save up to 72% on the Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Pro Red shaft

Fairway Jockey is offering the Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Pro Red Wood shaft for $150 instead of its usual $360, or $100 with a driver or fairway wood purchase.

25 Sep 2026 · 10 days ago
Limited-edition Scotty Cameron Phantom Spec III putters available for pre-order

Limited-edition Scotty Cameron Phantom Spec III putters available for pre-order

The Phantom 11R OC Spec III and Phantom 5 OC Spec III will begin shipping Oct. 1.

24 Sep 2026 · 11 days ago
Garmin Approach Z10: A Simple Laser Rangefinder for Golf

Garmin Approach Z10: A Simple Laser Rangefinder for Golf

Jessica Marksbury used a handheld rangefinder for the first time and explains why the Garmin Approach Z10 impressed her with its compact design, two-button layo…

23 Sep 2026 · 11 days ago
Voice Caddie SC200 Plus launch monitor is $70 off for a limited time

Voice Caddie SC200 Plus launch monitor is $70 off for a limited time

The portable Voice Caddie SC200 Plus is on sale for $279.99, down from $349.99, at PGA TOUR Superstore.

3 Sep 2026 · 30 days ago
FootJoy Quantum golf shoes are ultra-soft and fully waterproof

FootJoy Quantum golf shoes are ultra-soft and fully waterproof

The new FootJoy Quantum combines soft cushioning, a breathable upper, stability and 100-percent waterproof protection.

2 Sep 2026 · about 1 month ago
Giveaway: Win a McLaren Bag Signed by Justin Rose

Giveaway: Win a McLaren Bag Signed by Justin Rose

Buy at least five McLaren Series 1 or Series 3 irons from Fairway Jockey to be automatically entered for a chance to win a black McLaren Golf × Vessel staff bag…

2 Sep 2026 · about 1 month ago
5 golf polos on sale to grab before they’re gone

5 golf polos on sale to grab before they’re gone

GOLF.com’s Ryan Noll highlights five discounted men’s golf polos at PGA TOUR Superstore, ranging from lightweight performance shirts to versatile everyday desig…

1 Sep 2026 · about 1 month ago
PAYNTR releases Min Woo Lee’s first signature golf shoe

PAYNTR releases Min Woo Lee’s first signature golf shoe

PAYNTR has introduced the first signature shoe for brand ambassador Min Woo Lee. The CHEF RX RS focuses on stability, traction and comfort throughout the swing.

1 Sep 2026 · about 1 month ago
Tour Edge launches new Exotics Milled wedges with 17 loft and grind combinations

Tour Edge launches new Exotics Milled wedges with 17 loft and grind combinations

The new Exotics Milled series features a Tri-Sole design, three bounce profiles and CNC-milled SuperSpin™ grooves.

1 Sep 2026 · about 1 month ago
These driver shafts continue to dominate the PGA Tour

These driver shafts continue to dominate the PGA Tour

Fujikura did not repeat its major championship sweep, but its Ventus lineup again produced more PGA Tour wins than any other shaft brand during the 2026 FedEx C…

1 Sep 2026 · about 1 month ago
Why the Bounce Number on a Wedge Matters Less Than You Think

Why the Bounce Number on a Wedge Matters Less Than You Think

Golfers often start their wedge search by comparing bounce numbers, but Jake Morrow says the number should not be the deciding factor. On GOLF’s Fully Equipped,…

23 Aug 2026 · about 1 month ago
True Antigravity Pro adds the traction the original shoe was missing

True Antigravity Pro adds the traction the original shoe was missing

GOLF.com’s Jack Hirsh calls True’s Antigravity one of the most impressive golf-shoe lines of recent years. The Antigravity Pro keeps the Pebax® cushioning but a…

22 Aug 2026 · about 1 month ago
Who Really Benefits From High-Lofted Fairway Woods? GOLF.com Breaks It Down

Who Really Benefits From High-Lofted Fairway Woods? GOLF.com Breaks It Down

Seven-woods and nine-woods are no longer unusual in professional golf, even among high-speed players on the PGA Tour. Fully Equipped hosts Johnny Wunder and Jak…

22 Aug 2026 · about 1 month ago
How should you spend $500 on gear? Our experts weigh in

How should you spend $500 on gear? Our experts weigh in

With $500 to spend on golf gear, our experts Johnny Wunder, Jake Morrow, and Jack Hirsh all agree that investing in a single club offers the best value. Discove…

22 Aug 2026 · about 1 month ago
Three golf equipment videos every club junkie should watch right now

Three golf equipment videos every club junkie should watch right now

GOLF.com’s Jake Morrow highlights three recent videos for golfers who follow every detail inside a professional’s bag. The lineup features Cameron Young’s Title…

22 Aug 2026 · about 1 month ago
Why offset might be making a comeback on the PGA Tour | Tour Report

Why offset might be making a comeback on the PGA Tour | Tour Report

A sneaky trend is brewing with wedges on the PGA Tour, and it's something designers have spent over a decade trying to eradicate. Offset, once a staple, is seei…

21 Aug 2026 · about 1 month ago

Tips & Training

The Key Move for More Swing Speed — and the Training Aid That Helps You Learn It

Moving pressure correctly from the trail side to the lead side can help golfers create speed, improve contact and avoid fat or thin shots.

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1 mental trick for playing consistent, high-level golf

On GOLF’s Subpar Podcast, Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz explain how narrowing your focus can help you stay even-keeled on the course.

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USGA program trains golf-course superintendents. One graduate says it changed his life

The USGA Greenskeeper Apprenticeship Program combines full-time work at golf courses with college study. One graduate has already become a golf-course superintendent.

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Is a Hybrid Bump-and-Run Really More Reliable Than a Chip?

A small GOLF.com test found that, from 10 yards, a hybrid bump-and-run produced better proximity and consistency for amateurs than shots with their preferred wedges.

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