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How Do Extreme Temperatures Effect A Golf Ball?

Diving into the numbers to find out exactly how extreme heat and cold can change the way a golf ball feels and performs.

By Ryan Barath

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Comeback Aside, Tiger Woods is Ready to Simply Play Golf Again

After an Achilles injury and another back surgery, Tiger Woods doesn't have a return goal quite yet. He's ready to simply play golf again.

By Riley Hamel

Comeback Aside, Tiger Woods is Ready to Simply Play Golf Again
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New PXG Lightning Drivers and Fairways Just Hit the Conforming List

The first equipment release of 2026 is already here with PXG's Lightning drop.

By Ryan Barath

New PXG Lightning Drivers and Fairways Just Hit the Conforming List
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Keegan Bradley Wins the First Skins Game Since 2008

Keegan Bradley got a little revenge at Panther National, winning 11 skins and $2,100,000.

By Riley Hamel

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Best Golf Gifts: 50 Golfer-Approved Gift Ideas We'd Love to Unwrap This Holiday Season

Best Golf Gifts: 50 Golfer-Approved Gift Ideas We'd Love to Unwrap This Holiday Season

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The Best Golf Gear & Equipment Gifts of 2025

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The Best Titleist Gifts to Give This Year

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Asher Cashmere Hoodie

Asher Cashmere Hoodie

Asher

$178 (was $248)

Nike Air Max 1 ’86 OG G Golf Shoes

Nike Air Max 1 ’86 OG G Golf Shoes

Nike

$111 (was $170)

Oakley Radar EV Path

Oakley Radar EV Path

Oakley

$171 (was $244)

G/FORE Daytona Plus Carry Golf Bag

G/FORE Daytona Plus Carry Golf Bag

G/FORE

$$300 (Originally $375)

FootJoy Premiere Series Field LX

FootJoy Premiere Series Field LX

FootJoy

$150 (was $245)

Lululemon Mockneck Lightweight Golf Shirt

Lululemon Mockneck Lightweight Golf Shirt

Lululemon

$49 (Originally $88)

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Adventures in Golf Season 9, Episode 4

The SPIRIT of Jamaican Golf

Jamaica has an undeniable spirit... Literally. Earlier this year before the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Erik Anders Lang traveled to the Caribbean island to tell a supernatural story that includes golf, Johnny Cash, and the infamous Annie Palmer. Plus, find out how you can help Jamaica rebuild.

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Gifts for Golfers

The Vanity Index Gift Guide

FootJoy Premiere Field LX Golf Shoe

FootJoy Premiere Field LX Golf Shoe

FootJoy

$150 (Originally $245)

Imperial The California Poppy Tour Visor

Imperial The California Poppy Tour Visor

Imperial

$35

Knockaround Sunglasses

Knockaround Sunglasses

Knockaround

$35

Titleist LINKSLEGEND Members Bag

Titleist LINKSLEGEND Members Bag

Titleist

$435

Criquet Coach's Performance Players Shirt

Criquet Coach's Performance Players Shirt

Criquet

$128

RLX Quilted Full Zip Vest

RLX Quilted Full Zip Vest

RLX

$$228

Johnnie-O J Flex Suede Penny Loafer

Johnnie-O J Flex Suede Penny Loafer

Johnnie-O

$$248

Sugarloaf Social Club Long Sleeve Striped Pique Polo

Sugarloaf Social Club Long Sleeve Striped Pique Polo

Sugarloaf Social Club

$105

Bluegrass Fairway Leather Minimalist Golf Scorecard Holder

Bluegrass Fairway Leather Minimalist Golf Scorecard Holder

Bluegrass Fairway

$80

Yeti 26oz Rambler Water Bottle with Chug Cap

Yeti 26oz Rambler Water Bottle with Chug Cap

Yeti

$40

Western Birch Southern Fury Wooden Tees

Western Birch Southern Fury Wooden Tees

Western Birch

$9 (for 50 tees)

Quince ProTech Golf Pants

Quince ProTech Golf Pants

Quince

$50

Clayton & Crume The Original Glass Flask

Clayton & Crume The Original Glass Flask

Clayton & Crume

$125

Voice Caddie T11 Pro Golf GPS Watch

Voice Caddie T11 Pro Golf GPS Watch

Voice Caddie

$350

Links & Kings Crown Glove Keeper

Links & Kings Crown Glove Keeper

Links & Kings

$110

Doppelganger Single Breasted Men's Jacket

Doppelganger Single Breasted Men's Jacket

Doppelganger

$130

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15 Minutes With LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler

15 Minutes With LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler

By Addie Parker

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Given his job title, LPGA Commissioner, you'd assume that someone like Craig Kessler is quite imposing, when in fact he's very approachable and carries this calming air of familiarity with him.

We'd met briefly at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco, when he was still COO at the PGA of America, but I've been eager to schedule our first official Skratch X LPGA Commissioner sit down since our exit interview with Mollie Marcoux Samaan before she stepped down from the position in January.

Since taking over as commissioner, Craig Kessler has become one of the most important faces in golf. He's been on a world tour in the roughly 120 days since he took up his post, and he's quickly gotten to work.

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The Golf Diary

Experience Utah's New Must-See Desert Destination

Addie Parker, travels out west to Utah to check out the site of the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship, where she finds much more than golf. Besides watching some of the best golfers in the world play a breathtakingly beautiful course, Addie adventures into Zion National Park for off-roading in the sand dunes, enjoys some incredible food and drink with even better views, and even catches a show at the local amphitheater.

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Pebble Beach Packing Guide

18 Golf Trip and Travel Essentials, According to Editors

Titleist Pro V1 Aim Golf Ball

Titleist Pro V1 Aim Golf Ball

Titleist

$55/Dozen

Club Glove Pro Travel Bag

Club Glove Pro Travel Bag

Club Glove

$450

Knockaround Sunglasses

Knockaround Sunglasses

Knockaround

$35

Pinned Dart 2.0 Speaker

Pinned Dart 2.0 Speaker

Pinned

$65

Peter Millar eb66 Performance Five-Pocket Pant

Peter Millar eb66 Performance Five-Pocket Pant

Peter Millar

$168

Sugarloaf Social Club “Tech Vest”

Sugarloaf Social Club “Tech Vest”

Sugarloaf Social Club

$115

Anker Battery Charger Mag Safe

Anker Battery Charger Mag Safe

Anker

$24

Fabletics x Malbon Pleated Wide Leg Trouser

Fabletics x Malbon Pleated Wide Leg Trouser

Fabletics x Malbon

$115

G/FORE Gallivanter Golf Shoe

G/FORE Gallivanter Golf Shoe

G/FORE

$225

Theragun Mini

Theragun Mini

Theragun

$220

Elta MD Sunscreen UV Clear

Elta MD Sunscreen UV Clear

Elta MD

$45

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GEAR & EQUIPMENT

GEAR SMART w/ RYAN BARATH

With so many options available for golfers now in the modern equipment landscape, Gear Smart is dedicated to being an unbiased resource for golfers to find answers to common questions and misunderstood topics

Scotty Cameron Goes Low Torque With New OC Putters

Scotty Cameron Goes Low Torque With New OC Putters

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REELS

Srixon’s first foray into game improvement irons is here with the new ZXiR. @rdsbarath puts them to the test in this Club in Hand.

The peak of Payne’s putting powers. A #tbt celebrating this @officialskinsgame segment from the 1993 edition where Payne Stewart refused to miss.

“The U.S. Team absolutely encouraged it.” @padraigharrington and @deerap talk this year’s Ryder Cup, among many, many topics, on the latest On the Bag. Link in bio for more!

Royal Melbourne is high on @rorymcilroy’s winning wishlist. Rory and @minwoo27lee explain why this course makes for must-see TV this week @ausopengolf.

Had to throwback to this iconic moment from the 2019 @presidentscup with the @ausopengolf back at Royal Melbourne this week.

One of us! One of us! Expect chili dips, duffs, and skulls this week with the tight, grainy Bermuda lies at the #heroworldchallenge.

If you truly love your putter, then trash that cover. 😆 @padraigharrington explains why on the latest On The Bag with @deerap via the link in bio.

Simulators are a solid outlet for New York City golfers who can’t always swing an IRL round. @erikanderslang hits up one of many in the city and gives his thoughts on the latest Adventures in Golf, via the link in bio.

Pure strikes, pure greens, PURE bunkers, pure @ausopengolf. Royal Melbourne is absolutely buzzing pre-tournament. Our cameras are there capturing the sights and sounds of the Australian Open.

Rory McIlroy is getting the pure Royal Melbourne experience at the Crown Australian Open 😳

Hat off before the putt drops is aura. 🥶 Throwback to one of the coldest early walks you’ll ever see from the 2019 @presidentscup at Royal Melbourne, the site of this week’s @ausopengolf. #TigerTuesday

Do NOT talk to Padraig’s ball. @deerap learned the hard way in the latest On The Bag, where he caddies for 3x-major champion and all-time storyteller @padraigharrington. Watch more via the link in bio.

When Tiger got trolled at his OWN tournament. 😭 (Hero World Challenge, 2016) #TigerTuesday

This RETRO ‘70s prototype camera/launch monitor paved the way for golfers to understand their golf ball inside and out. @addie_parker gets a glimpse at history during her visit to the @titleist’s famed R&D facility. See what else she found via the link in bio.

Only Lee Trevino could caddie for the King and still steal the show. 🤣 Celebrating Trevino’s birthday with him on Arnie’s bag in this old school PGA TOUR commercial.

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