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FEATURED COURSE
Rustic Canyon
Designed without formal blueprints, Rustic Canyon uses the natural contours of the land to create a strategic, highly walkable public golf experience just one hour from Los Angeles. Here’s why the Gil Hanse and Geoff Shackelford design has become a Southern California favorite.
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The Car Brand to Golf Brand Graveyard Is Full of Headstones
Is McLaren Golf’s premise doomed from the start?
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How to Buy Tickets to Olympic Golf at Riviera for LA28
Registration for Drop 2 is now open. Here’s what happens next, key dates for upcoming ticket releases, and how to buy tickets to see Olympic golf in Los Angeles.
STORIES
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How Does The Masters Ticket Lottery System Work?
Is there any strategy for the Masters ticket lottery? Three AI models independently arrived at the same theory for how Augusta National likely conducts the Masters ticket lottery—and it may change how you think about selecting days.
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Why the Scotty Cameron Gallery in Encinitas Is a Must-Visit for Golf and Design Enthusiasts
A pilgrimage for Scotty Cameron collectors and the perfect starting point for an afternoon exploring downtown Encinitas along Highway 101.
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Shane Bacon on Fatherhood, The Golfer’s Zoo, and Why Growing the Game Starts at Home
Shane Bacon shares the golf memories he cherishes most, and how fatherhood inspired his first children’s book, The Golfer’s Zoo, alongside a new Father’s Day collaboration with Mack Weldon.
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The Most Intimidating First Tee Shot in Golf Is About To Get a Little More Comfortable
For years, players have stepped onto Bethpage Black’s opening tee without ever swinging a driver on the range. That is finally about to change.
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RADMOR’s Bauhaus x Augusta Collection Is the Smartest Take on Masters Gear Yet
While other Masters-inspired gear misses the mark, RADMOR doesn’t—leaning on Bauhaus minimalism to interpret the traditional setting of Augusta without being confined by it.
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Why TPC Sawgrass Has So Many Lakes
The water hazards at TPC Sawgrass are more than just a test of nerves.
GEAR & REVIEWS
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Should You Choose Shaft Lean on a L.A.B. Putter?
It’s a question many first-time L.A.B. customers ask. We reached out to L.A.B. Golf Senior Fitting Specialist Cade Stubbs to better understand what shaft lean does and how to think about choosing between the two options.
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What I’m Trying, Buying and Eyeing (July 2026)
A monthly look at the golf gear, training aids and technology currently occupying my golf brain. Here’s what I’m buying, trying and eyeing in July 2026.
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The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Golfers (2026)
Discover the best Father’s Day gifts for golf dads in 2026. From polos and golf shoes to books and accessories, The Golf Player has curated the perfect gift ideas for every golf-loving father.
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Golf Shoe Roundup (2026)
From premium leather soft spikes to casual spikeless with built in bottle opener, here are the top golf shoes of 2026 to ensure you have the right footwear for every occasion.
COURSES
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Montauk Downs
The eastern Long Island jewel takes a page from Bethpage Black’s playbook in search of becoming one of the top public golf courses in the country.
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Marion Golf Club
Discover Marion Golf Club in Massachusetts, a nine-hole George C. Thomas design blending charm, strategy, and history just miles from Cape Cod.
NEWS & INSIGHTS
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What Is That Strange Device Justin Rose Is Putting Through at the U.S. Open?
A mysterious unreleased training aid appeared in Phil Kenyon’s U.S. Open practice footage featuring Justin Rose. Golf fans immediately started asking questions.
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One Week After PLAYERS Heartbreak, Matt Fitzpatrick Paints Perfect Finish at Valspar Championship
In a game that rarely offers second chances, Fitzpatrick found one—and made it count.
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The Blade Is Not Dead: L.A.B. Golf Unveils LINK.2 Putters
Blade putters have been fading from the spotlight—but L.A.B. Golf’s latest release aims to bring them back with a modern twist on performance.
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Drive for Dough–Cameron Young’s Victory at THE PLAYERS Proved Bobby Locke’s Adage Wrong
Golf’s most sacred commandment has been that championships are won on the greens, but at the 2026 PLAYERS Championship, Cameron Young’s record-shattering 375-yard drive on the 72nd hole proved otherwise.
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Akshay Bhatia Defeats Daniel Berger in Dramatic Bay Hill Playoff
At Bay Hill, the line between triumph and heartbreak proved razor thin. A chaotic Sunday filled with momentum swings ended with Akshay Bhatia and Daniel Berger battling to a playoff in a finish Arnold Palmer would have loved.
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Here Are the Aon Next 10 and Aon Swing 5 Storylines to Follow This Week at Bay Hill
Meet the 15 players who fought through the Florida swing to earn a spot at Arnie’s place, and see why their journey to the 18th hole is the week’s biggest underdog story.
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Shane Lowry Led the Cognizant Classic by Three Shots with Three Holes to Play—That Changed with Two Swings
In a stunning reversal, Lowry’s lead evaporated, transforming what looked like a closing march to victory into one of the most abrupt momentum shifts of the PGA TOUR season.
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Aon Next 10 and Swing 5 in Focus at Cognizant as Players Vie for Coveted Spots in Arnold Palmer Invitational
With one round to play at the 2026 Cognizant Classic, the spotlight is shared between the trophy chase and the high-stakes battle for the Aon Next 10 and Swing 5. Find out who is currently projected to secure their spot in next week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
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How a Bogey at Pebble Beach Helped Jacob Bridgeman Win at Riviera
The key to Jacob Bridgeman’s breakthrough at Riviera came a week earlier at Pebble Beach, where a near-disaster revealed the calm that would define his first PGA TOUR victory.
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Is Ted Scott the X-Factor Scottie Scheffler Needs to Win the Genesis Invitational?
Scottie Scheffler is still seeking his first Genesis Invitational title at Riviera. What his caddie, Ted Scott, knows might be the catalyst he needs to win at the famed Los Angeles venue.
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At Pebble Beach, a Career First for Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler mounted a stunning Sunday charge at Pebble Beach, firing a 9-under 63 to briefly grab the clubhouse lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
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The Stat That Derailed Hideki Matsuyama’s Run at the WM Phoenix Open
Elite iron play and putting kept him in control at TPC Scottsdale, but one metric quietly shaped the outcome.
SCENES FROM THE RYDER CUP
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Inside Ryder Cup Putting Practice: The Drills and Training Aids Pros Actually Use
From one-handed block practice to putting gates, mirrors, string lines, and levels—here are the drills and putting training aids the U.S. and European teams used while preparing for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
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Scenes From the Ryder Cup
A photographic look at one of golf’s most passionate events, hosted at The People’s Country Club—Bethpage Black.
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The Quiet Certainty Behind Sam Burns’ Putting Stroke
What Sam Burns knows about putting that the rest of golf is still trying to learn.
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If You’re Early, You’re Late—Chaos at the Ryder Cup’s Opening Morning
For the thousands who tried to beat the rush to Bethpage Black, the Ryder Cup’s opening morning offered a cruel twist on Vince Lombardi’s most famous rule.