New Rules of Golf
Playing golf during the coronavirus pandemic: Your most pressing questions, answered
Here's how the rules around golf are changing and here's how it’s staying the same.
The Gear Effect
Golf equipment truths: How do I know which type of putter I should be using?
The pursuit of the perfect putter for your stroke: What should you look for? It should go deeper than a few made five-footers at t …
Hot List 2020
This is the hottest category in golf clubs—find out if it's right for you
Companies continue to innovate within irons, including an emerging category of golf clubs that our editors discuss here
The Gear Truth
Golf equipment truths: Will golf balls ever become trackable?
Why haven't golf ball companies made a ball that's findable by location? Our equipment writers have the answers
Club Truths
Golf equipment truths: What's the best type of driver to fix a slice?
Golf equipment: If you're like most golfers, you struggle hitting a slice. There are drivers designed to help; here's how to find …
Hot List 2020
There's a new driver that's perfect for your game—here's how to find it
We know that finding a new driver can be overwhelming: Our latest equipment video features quick tips for finding the right club f …
Equipment Answers
Golf equipment truths: Should you fix your swing before or after you get new clubs?
If you're thinking about buying new clubs, here are some tips about when it makes sense to get a lesson
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Equipment Answers
Golf equipment truths: How to know when you should consider irons geared for a better player
Golf equipment truths: Here are some quick tips to follow when considering making a purchase on a set of irons geared for a better …
Inside Your Bag
Golf-equipment truths: A simple cheat sheet for picking the best golf ball for your game
Golf-equipment truths: For an amateur golfer, does it really matter what type of golf ball you use? How much difference can it mak …
Club Facts
Golf equipment truths: How much damage does a range mat do to your clubs?
Golf equipment tips: If you warm up with a range mat, you're most likely doing damage to your clubs. Here's how to check
Club Truths
Golf equipment truths: Does a club deteriorate over time?
Can a golf club actually deteriorate over time? Our golf-equipment experts have the answers
Club Truths
Golf equipment truths: Iron faces are nearly as fast as a driver’s. Here's why
Answering your golf equipment questions: How hot and forgiving are golf's newest irons? Our editors have the answer
Equipment Q&A
Golf equipment truths: Is it worth getting fit for clubs you already own?
Our equipment editors answer reader questions on this topic and others in our weekly ask-the-experts column
Club Truths
Golf equipment truths: How often should you replace your irons?
Golf equipment truths: At what point does old technology turn obsolete? Our equipment experts have the answer
Equipment Questions
Golf equipment truths: Should you spend $400 on a putter?
Of the potential investments in your golf equipment, is a $400 putter one of them? Our equipment experts weigh in
Golf Equipment
Why your 3-iron should be fired
In a new equipment mailbag, our editors explain why your longest iron has worn out its welcome in your bag
Talking Shop
Callaway CEO Chip Brewer on record Q1 sales, the future of innovation and "a lucky break"
Chip Brewer discusses growing ball business and the development of products through artificial intelligence
FAQs
The most important questions—and answers—on distance
Our equipment editors dissect the latest distance report from golf's governing bodies to help you understand what it really means
Litigation
Ball Wars: Costco files lawsuit against Acushnet
Acushnet, one of golf’s largest equipment manufacturers, and Costco, a renowned shopping club chain, are smacking each other aroun …
Industry news
Ben Hogan CEO: Reports of our death greatly exaggerated
The rebirth of the Ben Hogan equipment company is barely out of its infancy and has run into trouble.
Acushnet IPO
Acushnet IPO: First day sees nearly 7 million shares sold
Acushnet IPO opens at $17 a share, closes its first day up, finishing at $17.95
Golf & Business
New TaylorMade CEO Ben Sharpe: 'People want us to be the renegade'
TaylorMade's Thursday night launch in New York City of its new R15 and AeroBurner lines of metalwoods also served as a coming-out …
Gear & Equipment
TaylorMade makes twin driver debuts with R15 and AeroBurner lines
TaylorMade's Nov. 13 launch of two new drivers -- the movable weight, multi-level adjustable R15 and the lightweight, swingspeed-f …
Gear & Equipment
Yes, Rory McIlroy might be using a new driver at the Ryder Cup
Could Rory McIlroy be putting a new driver in play this week at the Ryder Cup? The door appears open to that possibility after fou …