Max Steinlechner WITB 2026 (July)
Steinlechner uses Callaway and TaylorMade drivers with Srixon irons for 2026 competition.
Why it matters Equipment choices indicate professional touring setup preferences during the season.
Top Stories
This week’s most consequential developments
LIV Golf Leaderboard At The Open: Three Players Remain In Contention With One Round To Play
Three LIV golfers remain competitive at The Open Championship entering the final round at Royal Birkdale.
Why it matters Shows LIV Golf's continued participation in traditional major championships despite rival circuit status.
Lucas Herbert WITB 2026 (July)
Herbert runs Callaway and Ping equipment with Srixon irons for his 2026 tour kit.
Why it matters Equipment setup details the gear of a leading Open Championship competitor mid-tournament.
I tested the new Titleist GTS3 driver: Club Junkie
New Titleist GTS3 driver tested for distance and performance on course and launch monitor.
Why it matters Equipment review helps readers evaluate a significant new driver release's actual performance.
How A Cart Path Helped Forge Collin Morikawa's Irons For The Open Championship
Morikawa modified his iron setup using cart path practice to suit links turf conditions.
Why it matters Demonstrates preparation methods elite players employ for major championship course requirements.
Open Championship Tour Report: DeChambeau’s prototype irons and switch to steel, Morikawa’s cart path practice, and more
DeChambeau and Morikawa made notable equipment changes for The Open; DeChambeau shot opening 67.
Why it matters Equipment modifications by major contenders suggest strategic preparation decisions affecting performance.
Bryson DeChambeau Makes Surprise Gear Change Prior To First Round Of Open Championship
DeChambeau switched drivers for The Open Championship, returning to a previously used model.
Why it matters Equipment choice by a leading major championship contender reflects mid-tournament tactical adjustments.
The core of Rickie Fowler’s fairway-finding form comes from switch in driver shaft
Fowler attributes improved driving accuracy at The Open to a recent driver shaft change.
Why it matters Equipment adjustment explains performance improvement for player competing in his fifteenth Open.
Worth Knowing
Also moving, worth a read
Open Leader (And Equipment Free-Agent) Lucas Herbert Tested 27 Golf Balls Before Landing On This Rarely Used Model
Open leader Herbert tested 27 golf balls before selecting an uncommonly used model.
LIV Golf Pro Admits Scottie Scheffler Open Practice Round Was 'Demoralizing'
LIV reserve Smyth found his Open practice round with Scheffler professionally intimidating.
Bryson DeChambeau WITB 2026 (July)
DeChambeau employs prototype irons with Krank and LA Golf equipment for competitive play.
Bryson DeChambeau's Open Championship war is much bigger than the rules
DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty at the Open Championship, raising broader questions beyond rule enforcement.
Winners and Losers from Open Championship Saturday
McIlroy and DeChambeau dominated Saturday's play whilst unconventional leaderboard contenders emerged.
Sam Burns WITB 2026 (July)
Sam Burns uses Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond driver and woods with mixed iron brands in his 2026 equipment setup.
The 4 Little-Known Titleist Golf Balls That Are In Play At The 2026 Open Championship
Four exclusive Titleist ball models beyond Pro V1 variants are in use at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Ryan Fox WITB 2026: What Clubs Is The New Zealander Using At The Open Championship?
Ryan Fox, a four-time DP World Tour winner, is using specified clubs at the 2026 Open Championship.
Bryson DeChambeau 'Disappointed' With Open Rules Penalty
LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau expressed disappointment following a rules penalty at the Open but avoided direct media comment.
Who Is Lucas Herbert? The LIV Golf Star Contending At The Open
Lucas Herbert, a LIV Golf player, reached the leaderboard lead during the second round of the Open Championship.
Why Lucas Herbert Avoided A Rules Penalty At The Open Championship After Rangefinder Moment
Lucas Herbert's caddie was observed using a rangefinder during the Open but no penalty resulted after clarification.
Five Things We Learned: Thursday at the Open Championship
Continental golf course architecture discourse reveals divergent attitudes towards course renovation between European and American communities.
Blade Putter Numbers Continue To Dwindle As Cameron Smith Switches To A Mallet
Blade putters are declining in professional use, with Cameron Smith switching to a mallet at the Open Championship.
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: T100/SM11 graphite set and a custom MySpider Tour X
A Titleist T100 and SM11 iron set with custom TaylorMade putter are currently listed in the GolfWRX Classifieds.
Club Junkie WITB, week 25: Back to league nights!
An amateur golfer has assembled a mixed equipment set featuring TaylorMade, Cobra, Titleist and Fujikura components for league play.
Why Dan Brown Is Playing For More Than Just The Open Championship This Week
Dan Brown faces pressure to retain his PGA Tour card whilst competing in the Open Championship this week.
The 10 Best Putters to transform your Mid-Handicap into a Low-Handicap
A buyer's guide recommends ten putters intended to help mid-handicap golfers improve their scoring.
'I'm Not Particularly Fond Of Him. I Think A Lot Of It Is Performative' - Rory McIlroy Accuses Bryson DeChambeau Of 'Holding The Open Hostage' After Rules Controversy
Rory McIlroy criticised Bryson DeChambeau's conduct during a rules controversy at the Open Championship.
'Had There Been Any Doubt, He Would Have Been Given It' - Was Bryson DeChambeau Treated Unfairly Following Open Rules Controversy?
Commentary examines whether the R&A's handling of Bryson DeChambeau's rules violation was procedurally appropriate.
Why was this caddie allowed to use a rangefinder at The Open Championship?
A caddie's use of a rangefinder during the Open Championship prompted questions about equipment regulations.
GolfWRX member testing: Callaway Quantum irons
GolfWRX forum members share their testing experiences with Callaway Quantum irons.
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: TaylorMade P770 Tour Issue Dot heads 3-PW
A set of TaylorMade P770 Tour Issue irons is available for purchase on the GolfWRX classifieds.
Lucas Herbert WITB 2026: What Clubs Is The Equipment-Free Agent Using At The Open Championship?
Lucas Herbert is using unsponsored equipment from multiple manufacturers during the Open Championship.
Club Junkie’s 2026 Open Championship gear roundup
An overview catalogs branded bags and headcovers used by players at this year's Open Championship.
Who is at the top? Follow the Open Championship leaderboard here…
A live leaderboard tracks scores throughout the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Where will The Open Championship be held in 2027, 2028 and 2029?
The Open Championship will return to selected UK courses in 2027, 2028 and 2029.
2026 Open Championship Sunday TV coverage: How to watch Round 4
Broadcast details for the 2026 Open Championship final round at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.
Tommy Fleetwood keeps dreaming. So does everyone else at the Open
Fleetwood pursues victory at the Open Championship, with Sunday's round holding significant consequences for all contenders.
The Open Championship Tee Times: Final Round
Sam Burns holds a two-shot lead over the field entering Sunday's final round at Royal Birkdale.
Who's going to win the 2026 Open? Our writers make their picks
Burns leads by two going into the final round, with DeChambeau and others positioned to challenge for victory.
11 Times Players Have Received Controversial Penalty Shots In Majors
Major championship competitors have occasionally faced controversial penalty rulings that altered tournament outcomes.
The Open Championship Tee Times Round 3 2026
The Open Championship's third round tee times for 2026 have been announced, with Saturday traditionally offering the tournament's most dramatic developments.