David Derwin
Editor
Home Course(s): Bethpage Black and Red
WITB
Driver: Titleist TSi3 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi TSi Tensei AV White RAW 75 XS (-0.5″)
3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi TSi Tensei AV White RAW 75 XS (-0.5″)
Irons: Titleist T100 (2021) (3-6) , Titleist 620 MB (7-9)
Shaft: True Temper AMT Tour White S400
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (46.10F , 52-12F, 56-14F, 60-10S)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold S200
Putters: Scotty Cameron Teryllium T22 Newport 2 (2019), Scotty Cameron Phantom Black 9.2R (2025), L.A.B. OZ.1i HS
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
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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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PGA TOUR Offers Olive Branch to Cam Smith, Bryson DeChambeau & Jon Rahm
With a clear pathway on the table, a return to the PGA TOUR offers something money can’t buy.
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St Andrews Opens Ballot for 2026 Old Course Reversed: A Rare Chance to Play the Original Routing
For just three days in 2026, the Old Course at St Andrews will once again be played in its original clockwise direction. Discover the routing, dates, and how to apply.
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Leatherology’s Golf Collection Takes Quiet Luxury Onto the Green
Leatherology steps onto the golf course with a refined new collection of leather headcovers and accessories crafted for golfers who value performance and personal style.
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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.
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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.
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2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Golfers
Discover the best golf gifts of 2025. From apparel and tech to accessories, The Golf Player’s curated guide helps you find the perfect gift for any golfer.
