There’s at least one milestone Tiger Woods hasn’t reached yet: turning 50. But that’s going to change. On December 30, Woods will celebrate the half-century milestone, an occasion we’re honoring here at GOLF.com through nine days of Tiger coverage, which will not only pay tribute to his staggering career achievements, but also look ahead to […]
Now in its third year, the U.S. National Development Program was founded with a lofty mission: to foster future generations of American golf talent by providing a path to success. While the launch of the National Junior Team and State Junior Team programs has earned the majority of the program’s headlines, the grants are a […]
He may be the 244th ranked player in the world, but one stunning decision has made Brooks Koepka the most interesting man in golf. . . again. Koepka has been the world’s best golfer and at times the game’s most intriguing personality – but as we race towards 2026 the former seems a distant memory, […]
Brooks Koepka leaves LIV Golf. The league announced the split on Tuesday, saying in a statement that they had “amicably and mutually agreed” that Koepka would no longer compete at LIV, sending shockwaves through the professional golf world. LIV’s announcement highlighted Koepka’s desire to spend more time with his family given the demands of the […]
December started with a snowstorm and persistent cold. Just a week ago I thought I had played my last round of 2025. Then the wind shifted, the cold air lifted, and the snow quickly melted away. On Monday the 23rd the mercury reached the mid forties and I went out for a spin. With the […]
This is the second in a series of essays on things you can do to feed your off-season golf addiction. Maintain your equipment. Cold, snowy days are a great time to give some TLC to your gear. Get your bag out of the shed and empty it completely. If you’re like me, chances are you’ve […]
Tiger Woods’ dominance wasn’t just about brute strength. Advanced statistics show that his most instructive version – the Tiger of his late 20s and early 30s – won with strategy, precision and narrow leads that combined to lead to historic success. From 1997 to 2002, the young Tiger overwhelmed golf with athleticism, winning eight majors […]
Rory McIlroy’s long-awaited victory at Augusta National had significance far beyond any other major championship.With childhood friend and longtime caddy Harry Diamond on the bag, McIlroy finally donned the green jacket, completed the Grand Slam career and erased years of heartbreak at the Masters. It was also his first major victory, shared with the person […]
While the 2025 golf season had many highlights (Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam career, Scottie Scheffler’s two major victories), it was off to a far from controversial start. The year had many lows as the pressure of professional golf spilled over into heated confrontations between players, fans, cameramen and, in one case, historic lockers. So before […]
The past twelve months have had a little bit of everything: a Grand Slam career, Ryder Cup chaos and much more. With 2026 on the horizon, our writers look back at the most memorable moments from 2025 and explain why they mattered. No. 15 — The putter motion without torque | No. 14 — ‘Happy […]