Ben Alberstadt

XXIO, leading seller of golf clubs in Japan for 16 consecutive years, revealed the details of the company’s ninth generation of woods. And from the looks of things, some truly innovative technology is about to hit the market. The tag line from the Japanese market leader’s announcement: “Altering the head path increases head speed to […]

The title says it all. Inspired by Dave Dusek’s breakdown of the irons gamed by the Tour’s best in that department over at Golfweek today, and going off some articles we did in the past, here are the top-eight golfers in Strokes Gained: Putting for the 2015-2016 season thus far who are using mallet-style putters […]

By Ben Alberstadt (ben.alberstadt@golfwrx.com) January 10, 2019 Good Thursday morning, golf fans. 1. Further incredulity toward the drop rule You have to feel for the USGA. They thought there were doing a good thing with the knee-height drop — speeding up play, making the process easier — but it’s starting to look like another helping […]

By Ben Alberstadt (ben.alberstadt@golfwrx.com) January 15, 2019 Good Tuesday morning, golf fans. 1. Further thoughts on Kuchar, caddie payola Whether Kuchar stiffed El Toucan or not, the story is far from dead…especially in light of at least one additional pro suggesting Kuch has a reputation for…thriftiness. Here’s a bit from Geoff Shackelford, who quotes a […]

In case you missed it, or you prefer to read on site rather than in your email, we’re including it here. Check out today’s Morning 9 below. If you’re not signed up for our newsletters, you can subscribe here. By Ben Alberstadt (ben.alberstadt@golfwrx.com) July 30, 2018 Good Monday morning, golf fans. Trying a little different […]

Not that you need reminding, but Father’s Day is Sunday of the U.S. Open, which falls on June 19 this year. And if your pops is a golfer, you’ve come to the right place. GolfWRX presents its annual Father’s Day Gift Guide with 25 options from across the budgetary spectrum this year. And like we […]

By Ben Alberstadt with Gianni Magliocco. For comments: ben.alberstadt@golfwrx.com Good Wednesday morning, golf fans, as we gear up for the RSM Classic. 1. Monahan: “Pleased with progress” at policy board meeting PGATour.com staff report…”Commissioner Monahan also wrote in Tuesday’s memo that the PGA TOUR remains focused on negotiations toward a Definitive Agreement with the PIF and the […]

By Ben Alberstadt with Gianni Magliocco and Matthew Vincenzi. For comments: ben.alberstadt@golfwrx.com. November 10, 2022 Good Thursday morning, golf fans, as day one of the Houston Open gets underway. 1. Tiger makes it official Golf Channel’s Ryan Lavner…“The initial field list for the Hero was announced last month but three tournament sponsor exemptions remained to be filled. […]

By Ben Alberstadt (ben.alberstadt@golfwrx.com) May 3, 2019 Good Friday morning, golf fans. 1. McIlroy Hollow Whether it’s the swing tuneup or a return to a track he’s feasted upon, Rory McIlroy is tied atop the leaderboard after round one at Quail Hollow Steve DiMeglio for Golfweek frames McIlroy’s 5-under start this way…”As a 20-year-old with unruly […]

By Ben Alberstadt (ben.alberstadt@golfwrx.com; @benalberstadt on Instagram) September 10, 2019 Good Tuesday morning, golf fans. From one expert in not being able to stay out of his own way to another: Matt Kuchar, what are you thinking? 1. Against the spirit of the rules? Scathing stuff from Geoff Shackelford in Golfweek… First, he puts Matt Kuchar’s […]