If you're distracted, lazy, or unintentional with your golf practice, top-ranked golf coach Christopher Smith has some suggestions.

For decades, golf was defined by its traditions—hushed galleries, white-knuckle club memberships, and a demographic that skewed older and more exclusive. But according to Steve Cundari, partner at Summit House, which owns and operates the golf strategy agency Big Bird, the game is currently at a critical "inflection point."

The Official World Golf Ranking has been updated for the week of January 12, 2026, with Scottie Scheffler earning the title of the planet's best player.

LIV Golf's qualifier awarded three spots in the upcoming season and a former PGA Tour winner is back in the league after being relegated in 2025.