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Professional golfer Viktor Hovland is gearing up for his quest for his first major championship title, and he will be doing so in style with the latest Tour Collection from J.Lindeberg. This new collection features four polos and two mid-layers that are designed to provide optimal comfort, freedom of movement, and durability. The Tour collection combines the heritage of the Masters with J.Lindeberg’s modern design aesthetic, featuring a vibrant color palette with hints of pink that pay homage to Augusta National’s famous azaleas. The collection, inspired by Augusta’s timeless elegance, reimagines classic golf silhouettes with modern cuts, progressive fabrics, and…

Wilson Golf is making strides in the game-improvement wedge category with the introduction of their new Infinite wedges. This move is part of a larger trend of resurgence for the company, which has seen success in recent years with its Dynapwr woods line. Just a few years ago, Wilson irons continued their streak of winning majors in every decade since the 1920s, a trend that has continued with new offerings like the Infinite wedges. While cavity-backed wedges were once considered taboo, options like the Cleveland CBX and Mizuno S23 and T-3 have shown the benefits of added forgiveness in scoring…

Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion, decided to pull off an April Fools joke this year by claiming his doctors cleared him to play in the 2025 Masters despite having surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. Woods joked about using “explosive lifts” and spending time in a hyperbaric chamber to get ready for the tournament. While it was an obvious prank, not everyone caught on initially, with CNBC reporting Woods’ release as legitimate news before realizing the prank. Woods announced his Achilles tendon rupture on March 11 and had a minimally invasive procedure to repair it. His timeline for…

Winning the lottery is a dream come true for many, but the realization of being unable to share the experience with loved ones is the worst part. The author recounts his experience of winning the Masters Media Lottery and the immediate feeling of isolation that followed. Despite the initial excitement of winning, the author’s father’s emotional reaction highlighted the deep sense of loneliness that can accompany such a significant event. Growing up in a working-class Long Island family, the Masters was always a distant and unattainable dream for the author. However, a chance opportunity to pursue a career in sports…

Titleist has recently launched its long-awaited GT280 mini driver, which fills a unique gap in the market for players looking for a club that provides more distance than a 3-wood but less than a traditional driver. This new offering is a part of the company’s expansion into the mini driver category, following the success of its TSR woods line. Several professional players have already switched to the GT280, including Alex Fitzpatrick, who replaced his driver with the new mini driver on the DP World Tour. The GT280 mini driver features a 280 cc head size, making it the smallest mini…

Wilson Golf has recently launched all-new INFINITE wedges, which are designed to provide golfers with exceptional control, forgiveness, and feel around the greens. These wedges feature a cavity back design, wide sole, and easy leading edge, ensuring a seamless interaction while gliding through the turf. Engineered with cutting-edge technology, the wedges offer soft, responsive impact with a TPU insert that allows for strategic mass distribution, creating a lower center of gravity and increasing MOI for forgiveness and easier launch. Additionally, the high-performing precision milled grooves improve ball-to-face contact, delivering superior control and consistent playability. The wide sole design of the…

In 1970, author John Garrity purchased a three-piece mahogany Empire sideboard that once belonged to Masters cofounder Clifford Roberts. Despite being labeled as a desk, the piece holds sentimental value to Garrity, as it served as his writing space in his early days in New York City. The sign on the sideboard suggests that it may have been used by Roberts for various purposes, such as signing contracts or scorecards. However, the true history of the sideboard’s use remains a mystery. Roberts, known for his close relationship with President Eisenhower, was more than just an American investment dealer and golf…

The 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur is set to kick off this week, with the first two rounds taking place at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Georgia before the final round at Augusta National. This premier event will feature 72 of the top amateur women golfers competing for the title. Among them are past champions Lottie Woad, Anna Davis, and Tsubasa Kajitani, who will be looking to secure another victory in this prestigious tournament. The format for the 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur will be a 54-hole stroke play event, with the field being cut to the top 30 players…