When you watch high-level golfers hit their irons, you’ll notice they typically take a chunk of the ground with them. That’s because when they are hitting the ball, they’re also hitting the ground, ...

Welcome to MythBusters, a Golf Digest+ series where we explore answers to some of golf’s most common questions through a series of tests with golfers and robots. Sometimes definitive, other times less ...

Picture this: You've just crushed your drive right down the middle of the fairway. You've got a wedge or a short iron in your hands, and the pin is easily accessible right in the middle of the green.

Hot weather allows golf balls to travel further due to less dense air. Humidity, contrary to popular belief, also contributes to increased ball flight distance. Golfers should prioritize hydration and ...