The 10-yard lengthening of the par-5 second hole at Augusta National was a storyline two years ago at the Masters. It didn’t sound like a big deal, but Augusta officials believed it would influence the second shot enough where going for the green in two was no longer all reward and no risk. As it Read more…
Welcome to MythBusters, a Golf Digest+ series where we explore answers to some of golf’s most common questions through a series of tests with golfers and robots. Sometimes definitive, other times less so, our findings aim to shed new light on topics that have consumed golfers for years. To maximize distance off the tee, you Read more…
Golf course superintendents are tasked with far more than keeping our courses in healthy and enjoyable playing conditions—they must do so in a sustainable manner that minimizes negative impacts on the environment. For those who accomplish both goals with especial care and skill, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and Golf Digest, in partnership Read more…
For many golfers in colder climates, your ideal winter is one that is nonexistent. Grass showing all year, mild temperatures in the 40s and 50s, little precipitation and plenty of January rounds. Your superintendent likely doesn’t see it the same way. I asked Paul Dotti, Director of Club Operations (and former long-time Director of Grounds) Read more…
What do you appreciate in a golf locker room? Is it storied history, modern luxury or simply an unassuming place to change your shoes? That’s the question we put to Golf Digest’s 1,800-plus course-ranking panelists. The answer, we found, is that no one style of a quality locker room appeals to all, although ones oozing Read more…
Editor’s Note: In honor of Tiger Woods’ 50th birthday on Dec. 30, 2025, Golf Digest is analyzing different parts of Woods’ game and career to explain what made the 15-time major champion so great. Other parts of this series will examine Woods’ fitness routine, his mental game, course strategy, golf swing, equipment, and more. Tiger Read more…
You’d think golfers would be extremely easy to shop for. No sport has more gadgets, gizmos and gag gifts. But that’s also part of the problem. There are so many items out there that no self-respecting golfer would ever touch. Be that as it may, there are, of course, plenty of awesome golf gifts out Read more…
If you’re just dipping your toe into golf and not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place. At Golf Digest, we cater to all different levels of golfers, but this collection of 2-Minute Clinics is designed specifically for beginners. Assuming no existing knowledge, we provide clear demonstrations to help you learn the Read more…
Golf course superintendents spend all season trying to avoid and curb criticism from nit-picking golfers. What’s their reward? Well, at many clubs, the end of the season is the traditional time for “Superintendent’s Revenge” tournaments, where the goal is flipped. How can I set up the course in the most brutally unforgiving way possible? That’s Read more…
Welcome to MythBusters, a Golf Digest+ series where we explore answers to some of golf’s most common questions through a series of tests with golfers and robots. Sometimes definitive, other times less so, our findings aim to shed new light on topics that have consumed golfers for years. Wouldn’t it be nice if every time Read more…
What aspect of a golf course’s condition do you remember most? For many golfers, it’s the speed of the greens. But for superintendents, keeping greens in great condition is about far more than speed.
The Ryder Cup hasn’t always had the high stature that it does today, sitting alongside the major championships among golf’s biggest events. Indeed, the biennial match has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1927 at Worcester Country Club, when the Americans, led by captain Walter Hagen handily defeated Ted Ray’s Great Britain Read more…
The majority of golfers play a slice off the tee, costing themselves valuable distance. The ball’s significant movement from left-to-right in the air (for right-handers) decreases distance due to the excessive amount of sidespin.
It took just over a year, but what began as a definition of terms and followed with further input from the PGA of America, readers like you and lots of shoe-leather reporting from our editors, we’ve now picked four communities that we think represent the ideal of what golf should be. We dispatched Golf Digest Read more…
For golf course superintendents, late summer is one of the most stressful times of the year—both psychologically speaking and literally for the pressure the turf is under during intense heat and drought conditions. Those who care for our courses must walk the fine line between using enough water to keep the grass alive and healthy, Read more…
What are some less obvious things that we frequently do on the course that can have a negative impact on course conditions? We put that question to three golf course superintendents.
Welcome to Lie Detector, a Golf Digest+ series where we use an ultra-slow-motion camera to help you identify and properly execute shots from various lies. Different lies, whether they be in the fairway, rough or bunker, require different techniques, but first, you must get better at identifying the lie that you have. Have you ever Read more…
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