There’s something about playing golf in the fall. Granted, you have less time to play and even less chance of finding your ball in a thick bundle of leaves or foliage. Also, yes, the threat of course maintenance looms large — you know, the dreaded ‘greens aeration’ email.

But 55-65 degrees is the Goldilocks zone for golf. Just right for pants, sweater, and one base layer. Sure, it means you might have to toughen up your definition of 'golfable' weather, but if you ask us, it's worth it.

Yes, the cooler temps mean less carry. True, more leaves on the ground can turn your round into a scavenger hunt. On the flip side, what’s not to like about less crowded courses? You might miss those summer evenings (Editor’s note: we miss that, but just not the glare), but tranquil and scenic views more than make up for that.

Just check out this video of a sunrise taken yesterday — we bet you haven’t seen a course wake up more beautifully than this.

Now, if you are a fan of golfing in the Fall like us, here’s how you can make it count:

• Club up and aim for the front edge.

• On short chips and pitches, go with a more lofted club.

• Spend some extra time on the practice green to gauge the speed.

Of course, there are other ‘rules’ as well. Use knit caps or ear bands to keep your head warm; use winter gloves to maintain feeling in your fingers. And carry an insect repellent and an umbrella.

That’s all it takes.

If we've learned anything from recent golf tournaments, it's that rollercoaster rounds are par for the course. The Buick LPGA Shanghai and the Baycurrent Classic (if you haven’t checked out the course, you’re doing yourself a disservice) played well into this narrative. Not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR pros served as textbook examples of this trend.

Take Minami Katsu, for instance. The Japanese golfer opened the Buick LPGA Shanghai with a modest 70. The very next day? 11-under 61. A course record. She picked up six birdies on the front nine. Katsu bogeyed the 10th but strung together another six birdies on the back nine. Fair to say Golf Gods were on her side.

You’ve seen enough lucky breaks, but have you ever seen a putt do a backflip? Well, feast your eyes on this rare gem below:

On the other hand, Kazuki Higa’s Thursday at Baycurrent Classic was a forgettable affair: a shabby 72. Friday had to be better, right? It was. And more. Higa kicked off the day with a scorching 28 on the front nine, matching the lowest nine-hole score on the PGA Tour this year. Not the only rare and envious feat he achieved yesterday. Check out the other one here.

Keith Mitchell had a similar day. Thursday’s 75 followed by a 62 on Friday. It did not look like it’d go that way, however. He started with a bogey but then shot 8 birdies and an eagle. Max Greyserman did it even better. He started strong on Thursday (67) and did even better on Friday (63).

Again, “that’s golf,” you might say. But this Friday’s been dramatic on both tours.

Missed the green on the wrong side and faced a 12-foot test? A scratch golfer makes 25% of those putts, whereas a 15-handicapper can manage 20%. So, yes, shooting in the 60s always comes down to clutch putting— like this audacious one from Ben Crenshaw. So today, we turn to the Masters champ and one of the greatest putters in the game, to learn how to nail those putts:

Lastly, don’t treat your putting stroke as something completely separate from your full swing. The best putters maintain their natural rhythm, as you can see in these incredible clutch putts we’ve rounded up below.

Golf's come a long way since the good ol' persimmon clubs. Fast forward to 2025, and we're talking 3D-printed irons. Cobra's latest ones are a marvel: 100% 3D-printed from 316 stainless steel, with a lattice network that's light as a feather. Take a look at these uncut gems. But what got us talking is how they are made.

It takes almost a full day to create each head, and around 30 heads can be printed at a time. It all starts from a metal powder that is sintered with a laser. Think of baking trays inside an oven. The end product is just as classy as a regular iron. But the inside view of the machine is jaw-dropping. You really shouldn’t miss this one — watch how it all comes together.