data-driven analysis

LIV golfers now have a new pathway into The Open, opening the door to major championship fields and reshaping how players qualify. The change rewrites entry routes and has sparked heated debate about fairness, competitive balance and how the tours should integrate.

A fresh analysis argues that ranking golf clubs is largely pointless – equipment needs are wildly individual. Swing, course conditions and playing context all alter what works, so headline-driven lists can be misleading. The piece makes a clear case for custom fitting: match clubs to the player and the venue, not a one-size-fits-all ranking