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Can Spieth follow in Rory’s footsteps?
It’s that time of year again—a strange period where Tiger Woods’ unofficial 18-man event carries nearly as much clout in the World Golf Rankings...
Rory wipes iPhones, creates more legal questions
Rory’s plan to return to golf at the Master’s with a clear mind is very unlikely.
His legal battle against his former management company Horizon...
Study: Why do Tour players make more par putts than birdie putts?
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from Rich Hunt's 2014 Pro Golf Synopsis, which can be purchased here for $10.
This past season, PGA Tour players...
Starting a wedge business? I can help with that
Let's say you have temporarily abandoned your plan to introduce a full set of woods and irons, but your passion to be in the golf...
Be The Ball: Filmmaker exploring ‘the zone,’ mental side of golf
Documentary filmmaker Erik Anders Lang is turning his attention to golf, and he's working on one heck of a project.Be The Ball, Lang's in-progress film,...
Why Chris Como was a great choice for Tiger Woods
Well here we go again… Tiger Woods' new swing coach has been announced and the speculation is in full force. Will Chris Como help...
Whose side are you on? Tiger? Jenkins?
By now you probably know the story -- Dan Jenkins and Golf Digest faked an interview with Tiger Woods and Golf Digest staged photos...
What is brand McIlroy? Who cares
"Tell me, what is brand McIlroy?" asked Mr. Gary Player's son on Monday, according to a report on CBSSports.com.
Maybe the young Player has a point....
What it’s really like when tour players hit new clubs for the first time
I call them “OMG” golf commercials.
A tour player is on the range hitting a new golf club and he can’t believe how far and...
Can Back9Network Compete with The Golf Channel?
Instead of focusing on birdies and bogeys like The Golf Channel does, Back9Network celebrates golf's characters, cars, clothes and charisma. Until Back9Network -- the significantly capitalized...
Why you shouldn’t start a golf equipment business
If I had to use one word that applies to the people in the golf industry, and specifically the golf equipment, it would be...
Timeless tips to beat the cold: The GolfWRX Guide to Winter Golf
This story is part of our new "GolfWRX Guides," a how-to series created by our Featured Writers and Contributors -- passionate golfers and golf...
Part 1: What constitutes a truly professional club fitting analysis?
One of the least understood areas related to golf equipment is the matter of what constitutes a truly professional custom club fitting analysis. Over...
The 15 best inventions in golf history
I think we can all agree that the game of golf has changed immensely over time. From the days of mashie niblicks and featheries...
A Jewel in the Dunes: Florida’s Streamsong Resort
When plans for the Streamsong Resort were first announced in 2010, I’ll admit I was skeptical.
Nothing about a golf resort built in the absolute...
Unfiltered: A Q&A with Callaway CEO Chip Brewer
We could say a lot about Callaway CEO Chip Brewer, and trust us, there would be plenty to talk about.
There's the quantum leaps Callaway...
Bishop’s exit clears way for eradication of sexism in golf
On Thursday, newly ex-PGA of America President Ted Bishop responded to criticism Ian Poulter levied against Nick Faldo in Poulter’s new book, first by...
PGA President Ted Bishop calls Poulter a “Lil Girl,” loses his job
Editor's Note: After this story was published, the PGA of America Board of Directors voted to remove Ted Bishop, the 38th PGA President, for insensitive...
Does golf need a shot clock?
We all know the "golfers' stance." Not the shoulder-width apart, knees bent, back straight stance at address, but the other golf stance -- the...
How TaylorMade’s marketing slayed Callaway and saved golfers money
I'm going to start this one with a disclaimer. Understand that I have no motive outside presenting an accurate historical accounting.
Back in March of...
Tiger markets his new course with cargo pants
Tiger's smarter than we all give him credit for.
After we called for a Tiger Woods' fashion intervention, it's become obvious that Woods is not only...
The Sunshine State Introduces The Florida Historic Golf Trail
Recently, the good folks in Tallahassee launched a new initiative known as the Florida Historic Golf Trail. The objective of the trail is to...
The real intervention Tiger Woods needs right now
If you haven’t seen Golf Digest’s retrospective on Tiger Woods’ regrettable history with denim, you need to do that. But be prepared for a...
What golf brands do millennials want?
Sponsorship permeates American sports and is arguably most ubiquitous in golf. Corporate America loves golf, so much in fact that the PGA Tour has...
Where have all the caddies gone?
Professional golf events often support certain causes or foundations, helping to raise both money and awareness. The BMW Championship, one-of-four events in the 2014...
