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Davis Riley, a rising star on the PGA Tour, recently won the Charles Schwab Challenge, his first individual title. In an interview with Golf Digest’s equipment editor, E. Michael Johnson, Riley discussed his Titleist equipment, the adjustments he makes based on swing changes, and an unexpected improvement he discovered regarding his footwear. Riley made a switch to the Pro V1x Left Dot golf ball in the fall of last year but returned to the Pro V1 for better launch conditions and spin with his iron combination. He praised the stability of the Pro V1 in crosswinds and its performance overall.…
The renovation of all 18 green complexes at the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West is like an archaeological dig, according to Tim Liddy. As part of the renovation project, Liddy and the agronomy team at PGA West are looking to restore the course to its original 1986 conditions. The owners have decided to go back to the 1986 Pete Dye style rather than a 2020 version. This involves renovating all 18 greens as well as the practice putting area on the course, which leads to a course closure throughout the summer. The renovation project, which will cover more…
Broken tees may seem harmless, but they can actually cause several issues on the golf course. Mark Patterson, a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, explains that broken tees are not only unsightly but can also cause damage to the equipment used to maintain the course. Reel mowers, which are commonly used on teeing grounds, can be negatively impacted by broken tees getting caught in the bed knives, leading to streaking and unevenness in the grass. This can result in time-consuming repairs and even costly engine damage in extreme cases. To prevent these issues, golfers can simply…
Lucas Herbert, a professional golfer, carries a set of TaylorMade clubs in his bag for his tournaments. His driver is the TaylorMade Qi10 LS with a loft of 10.5 degrees, and a Shaft of Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 70 6.5 TX. He also uses a TaylorMade Qi10 Tour 3-wood with a loft of 13.5 degrees and a Mitsubishi Diamana DF 80 TX shaft. For his 5-wood, Herbert relies on a TaylorMade Qi10 Tour with a loft of 18 degrees and a Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 90 TX shaft. His hybrid is the Taylor Qi10 Tour with a loft…
Hideki Matsuyama, a professional golfer, uses the Graphite Design Tour AD DI driver shaft. Getting fit and finding the right aftermarket shaft for your game can be a difficult process, but with the right information and understanding of your golf game, it’s easier than ever to find one that can help add yards and accuracy to your long game. Here are five to consider. The Nemesys shaft has one of the highest balance points, thanks to a unique use of tungsten powder in the butt section. This allows for extra driver head weight to create more stability without negatively changing…
Joaquin Niemann is quickly making a name for himself as a rising star in the world of professional golf. At the recent PGA Championship, fans were eager to get a closer look at the equipment that the young player was using to help him achieve success on the course. Niemann’s bag is filled with top-of-the-line gear from Ping, Graphite Design, Project X, and more, all carefully selected to help him perform at his best. Starting with his driver, Niemann trusts the Ping G430 LST with a 10.5-degree loft. This club is paired with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6…
The merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced on June 6, 2023, left golf fans stunned. Negotiations between the two entities had been ongoing for weeks, bringing together the traditional PGA Tour with the upstart LIV Golf, financed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. This alliance sparked controversy due to the history of player poaching, lawsuits, and insults between the two tours. Initially projected to be finalized by December 31, the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf faced delays and roadblocks, leaving the parties no closer to a resolution. Despite a brief cease-fire, tensions between…
The debate surrounding the golf-ball rollback and slow-play issues in golf intersects with the question of what course yardage golfers should play from. The argument is whether moving up a set of tees can help improve the pace of play and lower scores, while also maintaining the integrity and challenge of the game. In order to determine the appropriate tee boxes to play from, it is important to consider how short courses play for professional golfers and Golf Digest+ members. The results show a significant disparity in course lengths, with the potential need for pros to play longer courses or…