TaylorMade gives us a blast from the past (sort of) with the Raylor hybrid, while also building on the R9 name with their newest irons. If the Burner line is for the bomber, and the R9 line is for the technician, does that mean that the Raylor is for… Rick Astley???

How well do you think the leaders in par-three birdies did this year? Par-five birdies?

Sean O'Hair needs confidence? You're the 13th best player in the entire freakin' world, dude. C'mon…

The anticipated "conforming" Vokey wedges and updated AP1 and AP2 irons should be hitting stores soon. Here's a sneak peek.

Ian Baker-Finch and Jimmy Roberts are bringing up the rear, but how do the rest of the talking heads from NBC, CBS and the Golf Channel (or disembodied voices, as the case may be) fare?

Jerry Tarde doesn't want you to wear blue jeans. Okay, I won't, but do you think I care what someone else does?

Mizuno continues to impress with their latest line of players irons, wedges, and hybrid irons.

Sun Mountain brings us a bag that combines form and function, Aldila looks to pepper your game with some new shafts, and Nike helps keep you stylish and comfortable, even when under inclement conditions.

Recently, an agency which provides female models to caddy for interested golfers was banned from a number of courses in England. Good move?

After three years of development, TaylorMade Golf announces the new Penta TP, the first five-piece golf ball to reach the market.

Eighteen non sequiturs for your reading and responding pleasure.

Michelle goes 3-0-1 at the Solheim Cup. What should we expect, looking forward?

Random musings on the aforementioned.

Will Tiger hold on to win his fifth and fifteenth PGA and Major? Or will this be the first time in 15 tries he doesn't take it with a final-round lead?

Everyone has an opinion… but at least ours are right! Joking…

From the range of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, we bring you a sneak peek at the new 710 Series irons from Titleist.

In or out? What are the reasons for or against golf in the Olympics?

Come check out the latest from PING, a blend of cutting-edge technology and time-tested design.

If you're a Titleist fan - or think you could be one - then you'll enjoy getting a sneak peek at these: the 710 Series AP1, AP2, CB, and MB irons.

Are Tiger's tantrums really that bad?

Commentary on a few of the responses to Mr. Watson's near victory.

Put a driver in Patrick's hands and there is no telling what will happen next. Our job is to change that.

1977 gave us the Duel in the Sun. Will 2009 give us the Return of the Sunspotted? Not quite as catchy, that.

Not content to wait until they no longer have a Tour to play on, LPGA players call for the resignation of Commissioner Carolyn Bivens. Good move.

Case in point: This isn't a return to "V" grooves as is widely being reported.

Brown has a reputation for incendiary remarks. Does he have a point this time?

How much do we know about Lucas Glover? Not that much, actually.

Softspikes introduced the original Black Widow spike about a decade ago, and one would think that there isn't much room for improvement after 10 years. What could possibly be done? Apparently a lot!

Lucas Glover and Ricky Barnes kick the day off at -7, but can either hold off a host of others, including Phil and Tiger?

It's time for The Sand Trap staff's annual dose of U.S. Open speculation and prognostication.

I went to see the third round of the Corning Classic last week in New York… or some alternate universe.

Track your statistics to get better at golf.

FootJoy says goodbye to one era and perhaps starts another.

The FedExCup formalizes a hierarchy of tournaments. Why not take it a step further?

The Players is here. Time for the annual "fifth major" nonsense!

A visit to Augusta National brings a few surprises.

I am sure the golfing world has been waiting with bated breath for the second half of my letter. Here it is.

It might have been a bit cold and windy, but it was still a great first time at the Masters.

I compare George's golf swing is to the swing of Tiger Woods… but that's not necessarily a good thing.

I've been called a Tiger lover; I might as well be out with it.

The Pro V1 and Pro V1x have had a makeover, creating a slightly longer and more durable ball.

Titleist gets back in the driver's seat with the 909 series. And yes, that pun was totally intended.

Some fetishes are more time consuming than others.

There are going to be some changes 'round here.

Of all the brands of intolerable golf enthusiasts, one stands alone.

All Tiger All the Time

Let the supporters of Philip Alfred ready their arms..

Win a GX-I or GX-II laser range finder from Leupold and The Sand Trap .com!

Srixon adds an offering to the master list of golf balls with a "X" in the name.

What does golf spell backwards?

Between them, these guys have over 40 years of experience making and selling golf balls.

How are you going to mark the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x?

Titleist's second generation "true hybrid" improves greatly on the first and challenges for the title "best."

Lie angles, Tiger, the Race to Dubai… Oh my!

TaylorMade tosses out enough options to make gear heads drool.

Tournament rules, read them, know them , love them

Nike Golf comes out with what they like to call "a Tour Van on a stick."

The theme for 2009 will be the equipment-hopping game.

Have a peek at my annual correspondence with Father Christmas.

It's all about versatility as we learn about the 909F and 909H family, and Bob Vokey spins some tales of spin milled wedges.

With Tiger and without him, 2008 was an excellent year in golf. We can only hope that 2009 is better.

There's a specter haunting both David Feherty and the PGA Tour - it's Tiger Woods.

Short answer: you'll still be able to buy Pro V1s this year. Don't believe everything your buddies at the club tell you - there's a lot of misinformation about this lawsuit. Here are some of the facts.

We talk with Steve Pelisek and Stephanie Bezilla about Titleist's new 909 Drivers: the DComp, D2, and D3.

Surprisingly, we can print them all.

The U.S. needs 5½ points, while Europe needs 7. It's a race to the finish Sunday at The 37th Ryder Cup.

Does anyone have enough guts to pick against Europe?

Otherwise known as "How to Break the Rules of Golf"

Some times good architects and greenskeepers do bad things.

Which European golfers deserve a captain's pick next week?

The FedExCup playoffs are here, and it's time for some predictions.

A sneak peek at Bob Vokey's most extensive line of wedges to date and some new flatsticks from Scotty Cameron.

Find out which golfers Paul Azinger should pick for this year's U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Titleist is set to replace every driver, fairway wood, hybrid, and wedge and is also adding four putters this fall. Get in and buckle up.

There are plenty of intriguing storylines to follow at next week's PGA Championship.

Which technology best delivers your distance?

This past week has given golf fans a lot to talk about.

The leaderboard at next week's British Open will have a lot of European flavor.

A promising week for the LPGA Tour didn't pan out when all was said and done.

Tiger's absence opens a lot of doors for many of the world's best golfers.

It's time to pay respect to some of the underrated stories from this year's U.S. Open.

A live blog of the final round of the 2008 U.S. Open from Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA.

It's US Open time, and another public course gets its day.

The staff weighs in on the season's second major championship.

This week, I give my take on a few hot topics heading into the year's second major.

56 Photos from The 2008 edition (the 33rd) Memorial at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Is Camilo Villegas' future still as bright as it once was?

Who's this guy the starter paired you with? Is he a player? A pretender? Somewhere in between?

Do you aspire to be a become a better golfer? Then Titleist has some irons for you.

Think the Masters is dead? No argument here that the tournament has changed recently. But is the change really for the worse? I don't think so…or maybe I do.

Titleist takes a bold step in a new direction with the AP2. Adam Scott has switched. Should you?

Sometimes the hardest thing to see is what's before your eyes. He's no Tiger, but golf has seen few players in history as good as Phil Mickelson.

Tiger Woods and Lorena Ochoa battle for the top spot on this month's list.

Nine things to ponder and watch for at the 2008 Masters Tournament.

The LPGA Tour's stock continues to rise in 2008.

Time to drag out the "greatest ever" debate again. If there is even any debate anymore.

When and where will Tiger's win streak end?

ClubGlider inventor and Fore Inventors Only finalist Gary Sherrell gives us the scoop on how he came up with his idea on a napkin and dishes some dirt on being on a reality show.

Some day soon, there will be golf again. Until then I can dream.

With the ClubGlider, you can roll through the airport in style and save your back in the process.

One of golf's greatest writers hits a common nerve, and Thrash Talk talks back!

Proving that you can't judge a book by its cover, the Titleist AP1, AP2, ZB, and ZM are put to the (field) test.

Kelly Tilghman had golf on the front pages for a few days earlier this season. Check out one man's (hopefully) unique spin on the issue.

"If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf." — Bob Hope

You like options for your putter? Then you are going to love the new Studio Select line from Scotty Cameron.

With just over two months left until the first day of spring, here are a few words on my personal off-season coping skills.

Titleist goes high tech with their AP line yet stays traditional with the Z.

Knock, knock. Who's there? 2008.

Think the USGA isn't interested in what you're doing in your spare time? Think again.

Just how hot is that driver in your bag?

Another sampling of stuff that gets my UnderArmour in a wad.

Dean Thompson, inventor of the Z Factor Perfect Putting Machine and Fore Inventors Only alumni gives us the lowdown on how he came up his idea for the perfect putting stroke, being on a reality show, and being close to Stina Sternberg.

With a little work, this 20 handicapper could improve drastically.

Dude! Where's my golf company?

Dreaming of playing the best courses in the world… as a member? Your dream is now a reality.

Ah, winter, a time to relax by a warm fire? Nah! Time to hit the links!

I don't think Mizuno is introducing a new line of ball mark repair tools, but perhaps I just missed the press release for them somewhere!

Set up the pins, because I'm knockin' 'em down this week.

The Sand Trap Caucuses are complete, all votes are in, and no hanging chads! Read on to see if we are indeed bellweather journalists.

Sometimes a plan comes together and sometimes it doesn't. The FedExCup actually worked (surprised?), at least for the most part.

An extension of the original and very popular Red X line, the new models lose the insert but gain a new finish, sight line, graphics, and, with the X5, a new neck.

The promise of the FedExCup may not exactly be delivered overnight, but that's no reason to throw in the towel on a good idea.

American golf's ruling body appears poised to begin sailing off the edge of its universe.

Why do we have the FedExCup points list, and how does it differ from the money list? How much is a FedExCup points list worth? Let's find out.

Stack and Tilt: a fad or a little bit closer to a universal golf truth? We'd like your feedback.

I also know that 90% of putts left short don't go in, but you probably already heard that one from Yogi Berra.

Gary Player becomes the latest past champion to assume the position of soap box philosopher.

Will Sergio Garcia win his first major, ending the European drought the week his idol retires from the game?

Ian MacCallister had a chance to break a course record before. What will he do with the new NXT Tour and NXT Extreme?

Modern golf's first REALLY big hitter makes another media splash.

Missing from this week's analysis: the number of times the announcers make stupid comments. Gary McCord talks too fast for me to keep an accurate count.

What if the USGA threw an accuracy party, and nobody showed up?

Phil plays the "bang and blame" game, Tiger hacks his way around the easy second hole and makes perhaps the best five I've seen in a long time, and Angel Cabrera relies on the Big Break to hold the lead?

Golf's biggest names have been associated with the U.S. Open. Some of the greatest U.S. Open battles have been fought in playoffs. Here are the top five.

B.J. Wie is writing the scripts, but is Michelle Wie reading them or silently rebelling against a controlling father?

The U.S. Open coming up next week is the signal that it's time to start thinking about Father's Day. Here's a rundown on some nifty items that caught my eye.

With the remaining three majors fast approaching, act now if you want to attend live, and get your pocket book ready.

The buzz says Phil Mickelson can take the top spot in the World Golf Rankings. Wishful thinking says Ernie Els can. Is it really an achievable goal?

It's prediction time again at The Sand Trap, so have a seat and enjoy the ride!

One Week, One Hour. You too can speed up the game of golf and make it more enjoyable for everyone.

What would it take for American brand golf to speed up just a little. Four hour rounds are more a fantasy than reality. Here are some suggestions.

If John Wayne were alive, and had a job as a course ranger, you can bet your behind that course wouldn't have a slow play problem.

We kick off a weeklong chorus at The Sand Trap to speed up the game with some equipment, gadgets, and tricks that'll help you break the four-hour barrier.

It appears the self-policing whistle blowers in the equipment industry are on the case as a competitor has turned in Callaway just as a one did to trip up Nike.

The last 20 years have witnessed a sea change in golf equipment performance. Today we have more and better choices than ever. But is all that a good thing?

I hope that Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts are superglued in their coffins. If not, they're probably spinning so fast they're likely to pop out in China before the final round concludes on Sunday.

Was anyone brave enough to pick against Tiger? Read our predictions to find out.

The 2007 Masters is a week away, and it's time to list some contenders, pretenders, etc.

Length, lie and head weight are the putter specifications most think of when it comes time to choose a putter. But loft is more critical than you might imagine.

Augusta National has become an abomination. Here's to hoping Billy Payne can begin to right Hootie's wrongs.

The "serious equipment for serious players" company gets serious about blogging. Welcome to the block, Titleist.

Nonconforming spring-like faces are the result of an "unauthorized manufacturing variance." Nike will replace any driver sold to date.

With help from several Sand Trap Forum members I've compiled my picks for most likely first-time major winners in 2007. See if you agree with my picks.

With many new drivers coming out now, Titleist adds to the mix with their 907D1 and 907D2 models. These are seriously good clubs for seriously good players.

Is the USGA's new proposal really about grooves? I think that's only part of the story.

In the spirit of the proposed equipment rule changes to grooves and adjustability, I offer up my own proposals for change. Hey, some may even make more sense.

As we surmised a couple days ago, the USGA is officially proposing a change to club grooves. If you're a "skilled" player and play in competitions, say goodbye to your irons and wedges in two years.

Ever since the Ping debacle in the 1980s, the USGA has kept a wary eye out for lawyers as they've tiptoed around equipment rules changes. Here they go again.

Here comes the next generation of top line golf balls from the industry leader.

The FedEx Cup is off to a solid start, but a few things have kept it from being even better.

If Tiger Woods played you, how many strokes would he be giving up to make a fair match? The answer may shock you.

With the 460cc limit on head volume now routine in drivers, the next frontier is MOI or "moment of inertia." It would seem TaylorMade now leads the race.

I waded deep into the bowels of the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show, and I've emerged with some gems (and notes).

There are several 2006 Nationwide Tour graduates making an early splash during the new season.

For those of us who find putting a mysterious, elusive art, here's a gizmo that can separate fact from feel to tell you exactly why you're missing all those putts.

The debate over whether Tiger Woods plays stronger field events than Phil Mickelson is about to come to an end. Well, maybe not, but perhaps this will provide some food for thought and show who plays better in stronger field.

The Cameron Detour putters created quite a stir with their revolutionary arced sightline. Now Scotty is applying the concept to traditionally shaped heads.

No other club category is as competitive as drivers with new head shapes all the rage. Cleveland's newest entries refine its unusual and original HiBore model.

Part two of the top storylines for 2007 discusses The Golf Channel, Lefty, and more.

Over the past year or so, I've covered a lot in The Numbers Game. Driving distance, the 40-30-20-10 rule, all were fun to research and write about. Next year, someone else will take the reins and still have plenty of numbers to look at.

It's never too early to talk about 2007, so that's what I'm going to do for the next couple weeks.

Annika Sorenstam wasn't necessarily ready to pass the torch, but Lorena Ochoa took it anyway.

Pictures and details have emerged on new drivers that beg the question "is it hip to be square?" But one maker is hedging its bet with a more conventional looking club as well.

The OGA's uniform ball experiment was not even a success in the eyes of the anti-ball crowd.

"Sign Boy" dispenses his wisdom on keeping PGA Tour golfers "on their toes," golfing in Iceland, and who he thinks is "two scoops of crazy."

The European Ryder Cup team battles Tiger Woods for this month's top spot.

Dr. Gio Valiante offers up his opinions on making fearless swings, the "other" golf psychology books, and who he thinks has the strongest mind on the PGA Tour.

We're live blogging the final round of the Ryder Cup. The Miracle at Brookline remains untouched in Ryder Cup history. The massacre at Oakland Hills, however, is equalled.

The Sand Trap opens its new college golf section in style with a special season preview.

We're live blogging the final round of the 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah. Will Tiger Woods win his 12th, or will someone else hoist the Wanamaker Trophy?

The Sand Trap staff members attempt to predict the outcome of the season's final major championship.

The Titleist brand has long been aimed at the better player. Their new lineup of scoring clubs definitely builds on that strategy with clubs specifically designed for the low handicapper.

Tiger Woods becomes the youngest player in golf history to win 50 times on the PGA Tour.

Michelle Wie will likely drop from second to seventh due to a tweak to the Rolex Women's World Rankings.

Is it time to start testing for steroids in golf?

We're putting together a special podcast, and we want you to be involved.

We're live blogging the final round of the British Open. Almost all eight hours of it!

Distance may matter, but when Tiger keeps it in the fairway, he's impossible to beat.

The Michelle Wie boo-birds come out of the woodwork every time she tees it up, and I'm sick of hearing it.

There has been a drop in distance off the tee this year and now we only have eleven golfers averaging more than 300 yards per drive.

The 2007 FedExCup details are now known, and all they've done is firm my belief that it will be a massive failure.

Carolyn Bivens is making a mess of the LPGA Tour, and unless she changes her attitude or someone wises up and cans her, the LPGA Tour may be headed for some bad, bad times.

We're live blogging the final round of the 2006 U.S. Open. Will Phil Mickelson rack up the third leg of a Mickelslam, or will someone else walk away with the trophy?

She's getting closer. But the 16-year-old prodigy still has some growing to do. I can't wait till she gets there.

All the big guns are favorites to win at Winged Foot, but which golfers have a chance to sneak up on the field and win their first major championship?

I don't care if they fill the bunkers with aluminum pop tabs - the conditions are the same for every golfer. Just go play!

A whole lot of images from Tuesday at The Memorial at Muirfield Village.

Brows are furrowed over "Jack's New Rake" at Muirfield Village. Furrowed bunkers have returned to the PGA Tour, at least as a one-week trial.

The TPC of Sawgrass is undergoing a massive renovation. If you weren't sure how massive, these pictures should demonstrate to you quite clearly how massive it truly is!

Some of the big guns simply aren't putting tournaments away on the weekends.

That Etonic is back in the golf shoe game in a big way can only be beneficial for many players. After all, if the shoe fits…

We're back up and running on a brand new (and more powerful) server.

The USGA dips its toe into the ongoing debate over whether players with super-fast swing speeds gain an "extra boost" of distance.

I don't need a second driver, and if your name isn't "Phil Mickelson," neither do you.

TaylorMade has a new golf ball, and we've got commentary, TaylorMade CEO Mark King, Sergio Garcia, our initial on-course impressions, and a whole lot more in this special edition podcast.

Here's your insider's look at TaylorMade's golf ball launch event.

TaylorMade knows how to get the heart pumping with a fast-paced video that makes you want to go out and whack some golf balls really far.

TaylorMade's new TP Red and TP Black golf balls are the latest premium balls to hit the market, and they feature some unique technology.

We're looking for a new Bag Drop author. Are you what we seek?

The Players Championship the fifth major? I don't think so.

As the owner of GolfGods.com, Jason Mischel has learned the that golf business isn't easy, but it is fun.

The Norman-Finchem fight enters round number, uhhh, we lost track when it hit 50 last year. This time, Norman wants to see the PGA Tour's "financials."

Arnie and The Golden Bear finally speak out against Hootie's Augusta renovations.

We've had eight winners on tour so far and they have been a variety of players… some long, some short. Some people have focused in on one type of player and ignored the rest. The numbers of all eight show us that things really haven't changed.

If you want to get people riled up, try using "technology" and "tradition" in the same golf conversation.

Despite a 66-66-65 start, Waldorf can't get the job done. Meena Lee takes Fields Open. Ogilvy wins WGC Match Play.

Tiger demolishes Ames, Paula Creamer changes the business of gal's golf, and Michelle Wie is ranked THIRD in the world? Also the media's distance bias, Daly and Olazabal on the HOF ballot, and Nikki of BBV infamy.

The first ever Women's World Rankings have been released, and Michelle Wie is third? In the words of many, "WTF?"

Tiger, 695.MB, 259 yards, and lots of ladies are on my mind as we really kick off 2006. What's on yours?

Callaway has sued Acushnet over four patents pertaining to the Pro V1 golf balls. How big is this?

A better example for the average player than many of the bombers on Tour, Luke Donald has quietly and steadily improved in the short time he's played golf in the States.

Tour Edge has built some big buzz around their high-end Exotics line. The company's new driver lives up to the hype.

The PGA Merchandise Show may not be what it once was, but it is still the greatest (golf) show on earth.

In only her second tournament as a professional, Michelle Wie battles the men at the Sony Open and nearly makes the cut. The third time at this event wasn't much of a charm.

ABC has balked at Tim Finchem's asking price and has apparently left the table in negotiations for television coverage in 2007 (and beyond).

Titleist's 735.CM irons were some of the most eagerly awaited products of 2005. Do they stack up?

This week's Thrash Talk dives into some of the things that upset me about golf.

Matt Killen is young enough to be PGA Tour winner Kenny Perry's son. In fact, his best friend IS Kenny Perry's son. Yet he coaches a winner. Find out more about the rising young teaching star in this interview.

Mark Hensby can't keep his mouth shut: this week, he's criticizing Greg Norman. To Hensby I have but one thing to say: put up or shut up.

The LPGA Tour will feature a season-ending playoff in 2006, beating Tim Finchem to the playoff punch by a year.

The R7 Quad driver has been a huge hit for TaylorMade, which has become the top driver brand at retail. Now the company is refreshing the driver, and adding some irons to the R7 family.

Scotty Cameron introduced custom and restoration services in April, and we take them for a test drive with an old, beat up Coronado.

We're live blogging Tim Finchem's speech on the changes coming to the PGA Tour season in 2007.

Geoff Shackelford, a golf course architect, takes issue with the answer the R&A's Peter Dawson gave to a question about technology.

I spent a day and a half with the Titleist Science Van. Here is what I learned.

The 2005 Newport Cup has come to an end, and with that come our scores. How close were the matches? Find out here.

Michelle Wie was DQ'ed after her appearing in her first professional tournament. Wie now understands the importance using the Rules Officials when questioning a drop.

Michelle Wie stood to bring home a better-than-average allowance until disqualified a day after her round.

The Presidents Cup stepped up to the plate and hit a home run this past weekend.

The Golf Channel's coverage of the 2005 Solheim Cup left a lot to be desired, turning one of the most exciting sporting events of the year into one of the most boring.

The 2005 Newport Cup kicks off on October 15-16, and we're excited!

The USGA may be looking to cap the MOI in your driver. Hey, at least they're not going after your balls!

We're looking for someone to write an interview column. Could you be the next Sand Trap staff member?!

Are you a scratch player who could kick butt in amateur competitions but you and your family don't have the funds?

Titleist plans to ship the already-popular Forged 735 CM on August 1, 2005.

H&B, makers of the Bionic Glove line and Louisville Slugger sports equipment, has filed a lawsuit against the United States Golf Association after the company's Bionic Golf Glove was rejected and deemed non-conforming by the Association's Equipment Standards Committee.

The "range finder rule," Rule 14-3b, may soon be going the way of the dodo. Hallelujah!

The distance debate is raging in golf, but the facts are clear. In this article, we share those facts.

Gary Player thinks that there are three kinds of golf: amateur golf, pro golf, and tournament golf. Huh?

Tiger Woods is out - once again - to a greater than four-point advantage in the Official World Golf Ranking. Time to expand: The Big 24 is now all the rage!

How does today's state-of-the-art golf ball stack up against a comparable ball from the mid-1980s? Let's just say there's a great distance between the two.

Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson think that the golf ball goes too far, and they're not shy about telling people either.

David Lloyd has something interesting to say about the distance we hit the golf ball these days. Or so he says…

Augusta National is being lengthened yet again. Yawwwwwwn. When will these people ever learn that it ain't distance that's dropping scoring averages?

The Sand Trap: now with a tad less news and a bit more commentary on the news, right alongside a new schedule and a dose of new columns.

A reader writes in with some poignant thoughts on the 105th U.S. Open and the media reaction to a Campbell victory.

Vijay Singh is one of the best in the world, but does he really believe that nobody else could break 100 on a U.S. Open course?

Dave Koster checks in from Pinehurst and the Wednesday practice round at the 2005 U.S. Open.

The HX Tour golf ball — also known as the Callaway Black — has been one of the top balls on tour for more than a year. Now it has a new sibling: the HX Tour 56.

The Memorial - due to Jack's reputation with the powers-that-be - may find its neck on the chopping block come "contraction" time.

Gary Player wants to take away the metal clubs used by pros and put wooden clubs in their hands. My reaction? Nice knowing you, Gary. Have fun in La La Land.

An animated graph details Tiger Woods' driving statistics from 2000 to 2005, as well as the rest of the PGA Tour.

Should teenage phenom Michelle Wie be playing in PGA Tour events without qualifying?

Plan your trip in advance, and you may have the most fun you've ever had. Just remember the Gore-Tex and plenty of drinking water.

It's illegal to use laser- and GPS-enabled range finders on the golf course during handicap and tournament play. But should it be?

Vijay Singh has been elected to the Hall of Fame but did his youth hamper his ability to win all of the votes?

The final round at The Masters was a breath of fresh air for golf fans.

After fighting to the end at this year's Masters against Tiger Woods, Chris DiMarco has proven once again that he is the best player whom has not won a major yet.

The Masters is past, but there is still an important subject to discuss that cropped up before last week's action at Augusta. Should Hootie Johnson get to tell the players what ball they should use?

Tiger Woods wins his fourth Masters in dramatic fashion!

In her bid to grab the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year Award, rookie Paula Creamer is also on track to make the US Solheim Cup Team. With only four events played so far this season, Creamer has almost double the points of her nearest competitors. What about golf? It's just fun!

In this first installment of a new weekly feature here at The Sand Trap, we take a look at the most memorable Masters tournaments.

Spring is here, and with the blossoming of trees comes our guide to preparing for the oncoming golf season. Get ready!

Is extra length really the way to "Tiger-proof" a golf course. Growing the rough out may be a more effective, and fair, way to put the teeth back into many tour tracks.

Everyone's heard the PGA's slogan "These guys are good," but with the NHL locked out and NBA ratings falling, just how far can the PGA go?

The PGA has always been against the use of appearance fees to recruit strong fields. However, sports management company IMG has stirred up some major controversy about the PGA and appearance fees.

Tiger Woods has spent the last year assuring us his game was "this close" to the dominant level he demands of himself. Having already doubled his 2004 win total, the outlook for Team Tiger is bright for the rest of 2005.

Is the PGA Tour's season too long? Tiger Woods thinks a shorter season would lead to stronger and more competitive tournaments.

Build your own 8' x 8' putting green for less than $250! Illustrated, step-by-step instructions.

The ball is going too long, right? There may be more to this than you think…

As performance enhacing drugs garner attention on the diamond, is there a reason for concern on the links as well?

Just how good is Maxfli's BlackMAX ball? Is it good enough to knock-off the king of golf balls - Titleist's Pro V1?

Tom Fazio has gained notariety for his golf course designs, just how good are they?

Titleist is like Wal-Mart… without the low low prices. Think another ball maker can ever challenge Titleist's crown? Think again.

The Maxfli BlackMAX is the newest challenger to Titleist's dominating Pro V1/V1x. Sporting a unique dimple pattern, the ball should be available March 15, 2005.

Although not often considered among the top golf brands, Wilson Staff has some very good products for 2005.

It's time to look at an event that should be wiped off the schedule: The Presidents Cup. Why? Because it is pointless at best, anti-American at worse and, most crucially, it drags down the excitement and intensity of the Ryder Cup Matches.

Are drunk, vicious, obnoxious galleries good for the game of golf? ESPN doesn't think so. Instead, they think it's "great!"

One hacker's opinion on Callaway's 2005 new products to hit the market.

Victorious in 2004, European Ryder Cup Captain Bernhard Langer has withdrawn his name from captaincy in 2006.

Is the new standard of well manicured golf courses in America killing American golf?

Go home, David Duval. Get your game in shape or something, but until you do, please - just stay away.

Where do you stand on the belly putter debate? Are they an unfair advantage? Or are they just as likely to help you miss putts?

TaylorMade's y-grooves are all the rage on the PGA Tour, but are they worth it for amateur golfers?

The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic tees off tomorrow, will Phil Mickelson be able to defend his title?

The diabolical Straits course in Kohler, Wisconsin has locked up a Ryder Cup and at least two more PGA Championships.

Tiger Woods, helped by Lady Luck, emerged from a fog (and a bout with the flu) to capture the 2005 Buick Invitational.