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TaylorMade RocketBallz Golf Clubs

The TaylorMade RocketBallz Drivers - standard and Tour models - lead off this roundup and gallery of clubs in the company's RBZ line.

New Golf Equipment Gallery - May 15, 2012

The Odyssey Flip Face putter allows golfers to switch between two different face inserts with the turn of a screw.

Tiger Woods Apology: Transcript of Apology

Read the transcript of the Tiger Woods apology in which he apologized for his behavior and the problems that behavior has caused.

Rickie Fowler's First PGA Tour Win: 2012 Wells Fargo Championship

Rickie Fowler earned his first win on the PGA Tour at the 2012 Wells Fargo Championship. View photos from and read about that victory.

New Golf Equipment Gallery - April 9, 2012

The Scotty Cameron Select putter series from Titleist includes standard-length, belly and long putters and several different models.

Meet the Golf Course

What are the different pieces that go into a golf course? If you're new to the game, here's an introduction to the golf course and the important elements that make it what it is.

Skipping the Ball at The Masters

One of the traditions at The Masters is, on practice days, for golfers to try skipping the golf ball across the pond on the No. 16 hole. Read about that tradition and when it started.

Cleveland Classic Drivers and 2012 Mashie Line

The Cleveland Classic drivers for 2012 have a retro look that resembles old persimmon woods, but they are titanium weapons designed for distance.

New Golf Equipment Gallery - Nov. 2, 2011

The California Series of Scotty Cameron by Titleist putters is updated in late 2011; read the details about the new models in this roundup of new golf equipment.

New Equipment Gallery - Aug. 10, 2009

The Adams Idea a7 hybrids and hybrids irons blended set leads off this gallery of new golf equipment coming to market around August, 2009.

The Masters Trophy

Does the winner of The Masters golf tournament receive a trophy? Yes, along with the much more famous Green Jacket. But the winner isn't the only golfer who gets a trophy at The Masters. Here's a look at the tournament's awards.

Ping's Adjustable-Length Nome Belly Putter

Ping Golf introduces the Nome 405 belly putter with adjustable-length shaft. View photos of the putter, plus get details on how the shaft can be adjusted by the golfer to be longer or shorter.

Tiger Woods Wins 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational

When Tiger Woods won the 2012 Arnold Palmer Invitational, it was his first PGA Tour victory since 2009. Here is a look in photos and text at that victory, which also established other important benchmarks.

New Equipment Gallery - Jan. 15, 2012

The Adams Speedline Fast 12 Fairway Woods lead off this roundup of new golf equipment.

New Equipment Gallery - March 5, 2012

The Tour Edge Exotics XCG5 Irons come in a 7-piece set and are featured in this roundup of new golf equipment from early 2012.

New Equipment Gallery - Feb. 8, 2012

The Dead Aim Putter leads off this roundup of new golf equipment. It can also be used as a training aid.

Ball Flight Tip Sheets

Why does your golf ball slice? Why are you hitting hooks? Here are some quick tips on various ball flights that help explain why the ball flies the way it does.

Reading Greens - Quick Tips for Reading Greens

Read these quick tips on the basics of reading greens from Harold Swash, one of the leading putting teachers in the world of golf.

Callaway's 2012 Lineup of Golf Clubs and Balls

The Callaway RAZR X Black Driver is one of the company's new products for 2012.

BlackHawk Putter Draws Attention at 2012 Sony Open

The BlackHawk putter made a splash when Matt Every put it into play at the 2012 PGA Tour Sony Open for its huge size and a look that has been compared to a frying pan, garden hoe and snow shovel. Here are some d

Strengthen Your Hip Abductor Muscles for a Better Weight Shift

Here are exercises that golfers can do to strengthen weight muscles for an better weight shift during the swing.

New Equipment Gallery - Jan. 5, 2012

The TaylorMade R11S Driver is featured in this roundup of new golf equipment from early 2012.

Cobra AMP Series Golf Clubs

The Cobra AMP driver is part of the company's AMP Series of golf clubs new for 2012.

Ping i20 Series

The Ping i20 Driver is featured in this look at the i20 series of golf clubs from the company.

Practice Drill to Develop a Good Putting Stroke

Here is a simple drill for the practice green - or your living room - that can help a golfer develop a better putting stroke.

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