Golf News Roundup: Jordan Spieth Lessons, Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour Return, and New Equipment Drops
There’s something satisfying about a week of golf news that covers everything—tour drama, new equipment, pro insights, and the everyday moments that remind us why we love this game.
PGA Tour News
The best story this week isn’t about leaderboards but a 45-minute conversation with Jordan Spieth that covered swing thoughts and the psychology of chasing your former self. It’s the kind of access that shows why certain players are more than just their results—Spieth can break down the game’s complexities while staying relatable, understanding that golf is as much mental as it is physical.
Meanwhile, Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open has its own storyline. His comment that he’s “only one in the world going through this”—dealing with tour eligibility and finding his rhythm after LIV—gives a human side to what could be just another tournament recap. Torrey Pines’ tough layout makes for the perfect comeback venue.
The discussion about how Poa annua greens affect professional putting gives great insight into the technical challenges at tour venues. The data on putting difficulty as the day goes on reveals strategy layers you’d never notice watching on TV—the kind of detail that makes professional golf endlessly interesting.
Equipment Updates
Equipment news was solid this week, led by Bridgestone’s 2026 Tour B golf ball, which promises more speed while keeping the performance that’s made it popular on tour. Ball tech might seem like small changes from the outside, but these tweaks can be the difference between making and missing cuts at the highest level.
More eye-catching is the Callaway Quantum Max driver, which seems to solve the old distance versus versatility problem. The review suggests this club delivers top performance without forcing golfers into a narrow window—something that could change how we think about driver fitting.
On the putting side, the LAB Golf DF3i putter adds a stainless steel face to their stability-focused design. LAB’s approach to putting—geometry over looks—keeps gaining fans among golfers who care more about results than tradition.
Winter Golf Strategies
Most useful for amateur golfers is the 10 Cold Weather Golf Tips. Instead of giving up until spring, the guidance is about adapting—adjusting expectations while staying engaged with the game. There’s truth in recognizing that January golf requires different strategies than July golf, but the fun is still there.
Community Moments
This week’s social media highlights remind us that golf’s magic isn’t limited to professional tournaments. A golfer’s first hole-in-one celebration has the same genuine joy whether it’s at Augusta or the local muni. Similarly, finding a perfect ball in a new golf course homeowner’s yard feels like the game welcoming them home.
Even the talk around Chicago’s massive new indoor golf facility shows our ongoing struggle with golf’s accessibility—wanting to play year-round while dealing with reality.
These different stories—from tour politics to new gear to amateur wins—come together to show why golf stays compelling. Each one, whether from Torrey Pines or someone’s backyard, helps explain why this game keeps challenging and rewarding us in equal measure.