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Every year, as the Halloween decorations get put away and plans for Thanksgiving get finalized, equipment junkies smile because they know it’s the most wonderful time of the year. As the season of giving (and self-gifting) kicks off, golfers know they’re in for something special — discounts on gear that’s been just out of reach. The boom in golf participation in 2020 and 2021 created high demand for gear at a time when many brand’s supply chains were stressed, leading to price increases. For the last few seasons, several manufacturers have priced their marque drivers around $600, fairway woods around…

The Korn Ferry Tour has announced a five-year extension with the Visit Knoxville Open, ensuring that the tour will remain in Tennessee until the next decade. Along with the extension with Visit Knoxville, Holston Hills Country Club has also agreed to a five-year extension to continue hosting the event. The Korn Ferry Tour’s 26-event schedule for 2025 includes a visit to Tennessee in September for the Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation in Franklin. Korn Ferry Tour President Alex Baldwin expressed gratitude for the partnership with Visit Knoxville and excitement for the opportunity to build upon the relationship that…

In accordance with Rule 16.1, you are entitled to free relief from immovable obstructions, including the stairs in the bunker. The rules allow for the nearest point of complete relief, where the ball can be dropped without interference from the obstruction. Therefore, your ruling was correct in this situation. Next time you find yourself in a similar predicament, remember that immovable obstructions in a bunker can be tricky to navigate. Knowing the rules and seeking guidance from a rules official can help ensure you make the right decision on how to proceed with your next shot. It’s crucial to stay…

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is set to begin at the Port Royal Golf Course, featuring a field of players including Mackenzie Hughes, Lucas Glover, Seamus Power, Maverick McNealy, and Daniel Berger. Defending champion Camilo Villegas will be looking to break his current slump by returning to the course where he captured his fifth PGA Tour win. The winner of this event will take home $1.242 million out of the $6.9 million purse and earn 500 FedEx Cup points. The Port Royal Golf Course, with a par of 71 and spanning 6,828 yards, presents unique challenges for players, particularly with the…

Garmin recently announced the launch of the Approach R50 premium launch monitor and golf simulator, offering golfers the opportunity to play golf 365 days a year from the comforts of their home or at any driving range. The Approach R50 features a 10″ built-in color touchscreen display and comes preloaded with more than 43,000 golf courses worldwide, along with an improved version of Home Tee Hero. The launch monitor utilizes three different cameras to track over 15 ball and club metrics, providing players with precision analytics for every club from driver to putter, along with high-speed impact videos for reviewing…

The DP World Tour has announced its tournament schedule for the upcoming season, which will feature a minimum of 42 tournaments in 26 different countries. The total prize fund for the season will be a record-breaking $153 million, excluding Major Championships. The schedule will be divided into three phases, including five global swings and the DP World Tour Play-Offs in November 2025. The schedule will see the return of tournaments in Turkey and Austria after several years. The Turkish Open will be held at Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort, while the Austrian Alpine Open presented by SalzburgerLand will take…

GOLF’s ranking process for its Top 100 Course lists is highly thorough and carefully curated. The panel of 127 handpicked experts from 15 different countries is tasked with evaluating and ranking courses based on a set criteria. Each panelist is provided with a ballot containing 609 courses and 11 different groupings or “buckets” to assess each course. The panelists assign points to each bucket based on their assessment, leading to the final rankings of the courses. This method is intentionally simple to ensure that the results are widely accepted and respected. The panelists selected for this ranking process come from…

Golf course rankings are important for various reasons, including sparking debates, creating bucket lists, tracking trends in the sport, and identifying popular architects in the industry. GOLF magazine relies on a panel of 127 design aficionados with handicaps ranging from +5 to 15 to create their rankings. The diversity of perspectives and experiences among the panelists ensures a meaningful consensus in determining the top 100 golf courses in the U.S. The 2024-25 ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the U.S. features 11 new entries, including the return of notable courses like Interlachen, Medinah #3, Fox Chapel, and Philadelphia Cricket.…