Today's Golfer

Today’s Golfer is dedicated to helping you play and buy better... We'll lower your handicap. Each issue, the magazine's team of elite coaches gives you tips that will lower your handicap - proven drills to help your driving, iron play, putting and close approach work. And if you're looking to invest in new kit, our experienced testing team brings you the first independent reviews of the latest golf clubs & accessories every issue. If you want to play abroad, ensure you read our travel advice... we'll ensure you have the golfing holiday of a lifetime. Plus: don’t miss our exclusive green fee deals and course guides. You could save a lot of money!

GEARING UP FOR SPRING

Today's Golfer

FRONT NINE

PGA TOUR'S GRAND PLAN TO COMPETE AGAINST LIV • The PGA Tour have unveiled another major overhaul to its structure and schedule. And this time, it might just fracture the sport even more…

THE CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP

‘MY OPINION OF BROOKS KOEPKA HAS CHANGED’ • Chad Mumm, Executive Producer of Full Swing, on life behind the camera

AROUND THE CLUBS

THE MATCHPLAY RULES YOU NEED TO KNOW

HOT & NOT

GOLF BALL ROLLBACK SET FOR 2026 • The R&A want to limit distances in the pro game – and are going after the golf ball to do it!

DIAMONDISED IN THE ROUGH • These limited-edition black Cobras look sensational, but the finish is more than just cosmetic

‘LIFE IS HARD AS A RIGHTHANDED LEFTY’

YOUR VIEW

FIX YOUR 7 DEADLY SWING FAULTS • Fast fixes for golf's seven most common swing faults – the ones you may well have developed over the winter!

ROLLING THE CLUBSHAFT

HITTING TOO HARD

STARTING DOWN WITH THE UPPER BODY

FALLING BACK THROUGH THE STRIKE

ARMS-ONLY BACKSWING

BOTTOMING OUT EARLY

SLICING ACROSS THE BALL

500 COURSES, 365 DAYS, ONE GOLFER AND ONE RV • Patrick Koening is attempting something no other golfer has ever done before. And he's gone to extreme lengths to make sure as many golfers as possible can be part of his world record attempt…

JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN TO SAVE LIVES • Don't let the ones you love be the ones you lose. We need your help to make sure every golf club in the UK has at least one defibrillator on site…

‘MY LITTLE BOYS ARE NOW GOING TO COME HOME FROM SCHOOL ONE DAY HAVING LEARNED CPR’ • How one group of friends and four golf days have helped fund two defibrillators and create a nation of lifesavers

‘I STILL FEEL LIKE I SHOULD HAVE WON MORE THAN TWO MAJORS’ • Ahead of his PGA Championship defence, Rolex testimonee Justin Thomas opens up about his high expectations, his relationship with Tiger and why he would happily trade careers with Jordan Spieth…

JT'S JOURNEY TO THE TOP

EASTERN PROMISE • Everything you need to know about the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, including why Rory Mcllroy has already got the edge over everyone else…

WHERE THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE WON AND LOST

‘OAK HILL IS ONE OF THE HARDEST DRIVING COURSES AROUND’ • Jason Ballard, Head Pro at Oak Hill Country Club, on the unfamiliar challenges awaiting the players – and why the conditions might be comparable to an Open Championship

PLAY BETTER • MORE TIPS! ▶ MORE TEACHERS! ▶ MORE USEFUL!

GREAT DRILLS… FOR ALL STANDARDS

SMARTER PAR 3 PLAY

SQUARE THE FACE • A putting drill that proves a double hit can sometimes be a good thing…

8.2 • The average number of holes it takes a 20-hcper to three-putt

A FULLER BACKSWING

GARY PLAYER'S ‘MATCHBOX’ SAND STRIKE

CONTROL YOUR GOALS TO AVOID RANGE RAGE • Why the ability to compartmentalise your game is key

BAND WALK TO STABILISE

CLASH OF THE TITANS •...