We know how far tour golfers hit the ball off the tee, but what is the longest drive hit by an amateur golfer in 2025? I ...

As an equipment writer, this is going to sound sacrilegious, but I'm going to say it anyway: There are ways to gain distance ...

The two-word text arrived from my friend Scott at precisely 2:32 p.m. Friday. “Quick nine?” After a busy week on the golf-news beat, a quick nine was exactly what I needed to clear my cluttered head.

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Driving distance is a hot topic in golf. Whether it’s discussing the impact ...

Who it’s for: Golfers who want more distance off the tee and a budget-friendly price. What you should know: This ball, which is now the official ball of the World Long Drive event, is designed to add ...

Rory McIlroy had a one-of-a-kind season in 2025. He completed his career Grand Slam and also won the Ryder Cup.

Driving sets the tone for every hole, and one small adjustment can make all the difference. In this video, we share what may ...

The first target in the efforts of golf’s rule makers to roll back distance was the ball. The driver might be next. When the USGA and R&A announced in December that there would be a change in the way ...

If you struggle with distance control on iron shots, this tricky driving range drill from golf coach Anthony Wik should help. That’s not a knock, but the cold hard truth, as most amateur golfers just ...

What did you announce today and why is it so important? We’re updating the speeds used to test golf balls for the first time in 20 years. The game has evolved significantly during that time and it’s ...