Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2025 i Golf Magazine

WE PUT “THE BEST” as our main cover tag this issue. A little haughty, sure. But true. There’s some great stuff inside, which, as GOLF’s edit team worked on in the month leading up to this book’s publication date, I felt merited the label. Case in point: We’re on the precipice of yet another national championship at Oakmont, which, in this writer’s opinion, is the best. There’s a reason the Henry C. Fownes design resonates more than a century after its opening. Brutal and beautiful. More bests? The golfers who have triumphed at Oakmont, from Nicklaus to Miller and Hogan and Armour. And a ton more—the course has hosted more USGA championships than any other venue. Its clubhouse—part museum and where you’ll have the most fun ever either before or…

FROM HIS HOME IN JUPITER, FLA., ON WEDNESDAY OF A WELCOME OFF WEEK Dylan Dethier: How does a kid from small-town Ontario get into golf and then get really, really good? Corey Conners: Well, golf is really popular in Canada. Obviously, hockey is huge in the winter, but golf is a very popular summer sport, and I was fortunate to grow up in a small community with a golf course nearby. My dad has always been an avid golfer—he still is-and introduced me to golf at a young age. So I was for-tunate to have access to a golf course and eventually I started working there too. I spent a lot of time there in the summer months. I got my year’s worth of golf crammed into those six months. DD:…

SUNDAYS AT MAJORS ARE LIKE TITLE FIGHTS, without the obvious blood. Now and again, the champ ducks under the ropes unscratched—Tyson over Spinks in 91 seconds, that sort of thing. Converting such lopsidedness to golf: Tiger, at the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble, at age 24, when he won by 15; Rory, at the 2011 Open at Congressional, newly 22 and winning by eight. (They were both too young to appreciate how hard it all is.) More often, though, by the final bell of a golf championship, there will be blood. If you’re contending, you’re gonna get hit. If you win, you’re gonna clock somebody. Some of the hits might be self-inflicted. Golf is weird that way. For everybody but the winner, Sunday’s pain can be chronic. These acts of…

Pressure and pivot: This is how I think about the swing to make it easier for my students to learn the relationship between turning and managing weight, which must be synced up to hit the ball solidly and avoid most swing errors. Here’s the deal: You create pressure before you pivot on both sides of your swing. So, as you start the club back [1], drive your trail foot into the ground. As you create that base, you’ll find that your body turns behind the ball smoothly with your arms naturally lifting to the top. Same thing as you transition to your downswing. Here, you add pressure on your front side, driving your front foot into the ground [2] to create the base your body needs to begin unwinding [3].…

YOU CAN HIT PRACTICE BALLS all day and not improve. But at the end of your range, I bet there’s more than one impact bag lying around, and they can be more helpful than emptying a large bucket. Stack three bags on top of one another. (If there aren’t any available, you can visualize.) Set them up and swing. Hit the top bag first [1]. This kind of baseball swing teaches you to keep your hips level as you move through impact instead of dipping in either direction. Hit the second one [2] and focus solely on striking the bag without overly swaying, staying centered and delivering as much speed as you can muster. Then, go for the bottom bag [3]. As it was originally designed to do, the impact…

As a fashion stylist (and mom), few things fill my heart like a father-son duo dressed to impress—especially when the look is polished and playful. Enter Johnnie-O’s Monkey Business polos ($65 to $110). Its matching adult and youth styles blend laid-back, West Coast cool with crisp, modern vibes—the perfect gift for Father’s Day. But Johnnie-O is not alone; brands like Greyson, Peter Millar and Holderness & Bourne also offer coordinating prints, stripes and beachy blues for kids and adults. All fabrics are lightweight, breathable and, most important, machine washable—and built to survive guys who play hard and want to look good doing it. From the back nine to the backyard, these outfits go the distance. —Kari Vaughn, @karisimsvaughn SCAN HERE to visit Johnnie-O and find the perfect combo for you…

At driving ranges across the world and those on the PGA Tour, everyone is working on their takeaway. Makes sense: Getting the club in the right position as the shaft reaches parallel to the ground is critical. It sets you up to avoid errors like swinging the club too far to the inside and laying it off (shaft pointed left) or crossing the line (shaft pointed right) when you reach the top. Easy fix: To make a great takeaway— and by that I mean keeping the club out in front of you with the clubhead in line with your hands once the shaft gets parallel to the ground (above)—is to create a little upward pressure on the handle as you start back. Practice by swinging back with only your glove…

GOLF THIS ISSUE’S INSTRUCTION PHOTOS WERE TAKEN AT THE NEW KAROO COURSE (NO. 32 / TOP 100 YOU CAN PLAY) AT CABOT CITRUS FARMS IN BROOKSVILLE, FLA., HOST OF THE 2024 GOLF TOP 100 TEACHERS SUMMIT. One of the main causes of slicing is unduly opening the clubface as you swing the club to the top. It can be a hard problem to fix, but not with this neat little trick. Stick a tee between your middle and ring fingers on your glove hand, as shown in the photo below. Address the ball as normal and start your backswing. Here’s the checkpoint: When the club gets parallel to the ground, make sure the tee points toward your trail leg. (Slicers will have the tee pointing more toward the ground.) As…

THE ODDS ARE GOOD Chirp Golf continues its new Daily Fantasy contests. In addition to its weekly free-to-play events (like the Chirp Trifecta Pick ’Em, which pays $5,000), the new contests feature more players, stats and ways to win big—up to 500 times more. To celebrate, Chirp is offering a $100 risk-free first entry. The app is free and ready for you to go big against your buddies on a fun and friendly gaming platform. Sign up at getchirpgolf.com. TRUE SPEC GOLF • Father’s Day Gift Card Special: True Spec Golf (TSG) is automatically adding a 10 percent bonus to all gift cards purchased between June 1 and 15. • Wedge Fitting Month: TSG is offering free wedge fittings with the purchase of any set (three clubs) throughout the month…

GOLF IS A GAME of amazing technological advancements. Everything from swing speed to ground force to angle of attack is measured, calculated and analyzed using state-of-the-art equipment with scientific precision. So it’s kind of cool that the speed of the greens from muni to major is determined by the simplest of devices—a stick. Okay, it’s not exactly a stick; it’s a Stimpmeter. 1. What is a Stimpmeter? It’s a simple, accurate device made of aluminum used to determine green speed by measuring ball roll distance. According to the USGA, every Stimpmeter should be 36 inches long, with a notched end and a tapered end. The tool should have a V-shaped groove angled on each side at 145 degrees, allowing a consistent roll every time. 2. How is a Stimpmeter used?…

• Reebok Reebok made a splashy return to golf this year, partnering with Bryson DeChambeau and his LIV Golf team, Crushers GC, which the brand will outfit with both shoes and apparel. The initial shoe launch includes three unisex models: Nano, Question and OG Pump. Question Golf, $180; reebok.com • Asics Asics’ presence in the American golf shoe market is relatively recent, partnering with Srixon/ Cleveland to release its first models in 2020. This golf sneaker was inspired by a 1981 basketball design. Japan S Golf, $100; asics.com • Cole Haan Cole Haan’s line ranges from casual sneakers to boardroom-ready wing tips. They all share premium materials and the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, comfort, stability and style. Zerøgrand Remastered No Sew Wingtip Waterproof, $240; colehaan.com • J.Lindeberg The Swedish brand…

There’s a lot to think about when hitting a shot. One of those things is what your eyes are focused on. As it turns out, the part of the ball you should be looking at depends on the type of flaw you’re hoping to correct. Back in 1989, GOLF magazine published a guide on just that. If you’re hitting it fat, try focusing on the front of the ball. This helps keep your hands slightly higher through impact, so you strike the back of the ball cleanly. If you’re topping shots, then focus on the back of the ball. Slicing? Focus on hitting the inner rear quadrant of the ball. Hooking? Keep your peepers on the outer rear quadrant. Simple, but focus works. And if you’re looking for more distance,…

G: You’re a pretty good stick. Have you ever considered trying to qualify for Korn Ferry or any tour like that? MR: No, no. I’ve been lucky enough to play with a number of Tour pros, and they’re on a different level. I understand where my game is at. It’s good for club golf and maybe not so much for pro golf. G: What have you learned playing with pros? MR: They get the ball in the hole a lot better than everybody else! [Laughs] Seriously, though, it’s the short game. They always get up and down. They chip and pitch so well. They putt it so good. And then it’s a mindset and an attitude. They know how to compete, and they understand the game at a different level.…