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I don’t know about you but I just can’t get enough of golf accessories. No, I am not referring to matching glove and hat combinations (although that isn’t ALL bad). I’m referring to training aids and accessories that make things more convenient on the course among others. Over the past few months I’ve tried out a few things – some great, others confusing but each a kick to try out.

RoboCup

The RoboCup was voted the Best New Product at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show. The origins of this ball return robot are rather interesting. Keith Foley, President and Co-founder of the product was watching an inventors show on The Golf Channel. He noticed a training aid that went into the hole that had strings around the hole. Soon, he realized how terribly convenient it would be to have your practice balls returned to you. After 2 years of development the product was introduced at the Show where it won the award. This I had to try.

Inside the box are instructions, caddy cord, and the RoboCup itself. I actually read the directions and saw that if I was using a full-depth cup I would need to put balls underneath so not to make the robot too deep. Why? Well, I don’t think the ball will come out of the cup if it is too deep. It needs to be an inch below the putting surface. Not only will the ball not come out but you might not get the RoboCup back out.

At any rate, I really enjoyed this product. The caddy cord was great, most of the time this directs the ball into the cup and the robot returns it to you. Only when I really belted the ball (oops) did it go over the cord and I had to go chasing after the ball. Otherwise, if I got the ball in or near the hole it came right back to me. This product lived up to the promises and made quite a scene at the practice green. A gentleman and his kids had a great time laughing at the ball popping back out at me. Of course, they had to try it out too. I was just excited not to be chasing my balls when I overshot the cup. Give this a try, you’ll like it!

Check it out in action here.

 

Rule Twenty-One

Wet towel. Dry pocket. This simple product is essentially a towel that you stick in your back pocket for a round and you always have something to clean your ball. How does this work? This is a waterproof exterior with a bamboo terry interior that is pre-folded with a plastic tab that fits into your back pocket. The terry is designed to stay wet for an entire round while the exterior keeps your clothing dry. It is intended for cleaning your ball while reading your putt or wiping off your club while away from your bag.

This is also a great addition to my collection of accessories. I’m not one to clean my ball too much during a round but I do like to keep my clubs sparkling. The wet surface did stay moist for all 18 holes and it never made a mess in my back pocket. After use, it can be put in the washing machine and then air dried. This item can also be customized for giveaways.

Check out the company website here.

 

ProStance

Good balance is a good thing to have for your golf swing. ProStance is supposed to help you balance while you practice. Yeah, if you’ve ever seen me swing a club you’d know that this is something that I really need to work on.

This product is a long tube that has a flat bottom that you put under your feet while you practice. It comes with a pump to inflate it as well. I’m not sure what I did wrong but I couldn’t get the pump to come off of the tube. It has the locking lever and I put it both ways but no luck. Someone else tried and still no luck.

Undaunted, I took it out back to give it a try. I put the pump behind me so that it wouldn’t interfere with my swing. After a few tries I got the hang of it. The key is to have the tube under your feet so that your heels or your toes are not up off the ground. It is a bit tricky at first but gets you to center yourself and stay balanced. Now I just have to get the pump to detach.

You can get more information about this product on their website.

 

Photo Ball Marker

This is a really fun product that is also a great gift. Simply go to the site, click on the icon to build your set, upload three pictures, select hat clip or divot tool, and you’re set. For only about $30 shipped you have a personalized ball marker with your picture or logo. The set comes with three markers. I got all of my pets on mine with the hat clip. I swear I started putting better with this as my marker! Not really but they made a good conversation piece and most everyone who saw my big, silly dog on my marker just had to know where I got it!

Get yours on this website.

 

Swing Reminders

This is another fun product that makes a cool gift. You get a box of tokens with simple reminders like “No 3 Putts” or “Don’t Hold Back”. Each token has a matching phrase on the back and you get a few sheets with helpful commentary for each of the tokens. Swing Reminders is the brain child of Scott Jessee, a Head Golf Professional in Arizona. He woke up in the middle of the night back in November of 2006 when the idea hit him.

The reminders have evolved since their inception and are broken down into categories, as explained in the accompanying hints. The box has 25 wooden tokens for a total of 50 tips. I find them to be great little reminders that yes, it’s only a game!

You can see more about Swing Reminders here.

 

 

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GolfWRX is on site this week at the Memorial Tournament, with both Alistair Cameron and Tour Photographer Greg Moore on the ground in Dublin, Ohio, where a strong field is assembled to pay homage to the Golden Bear.

In addition to WITB galleries, we’ve already been treated to an in-hand look at Tommy Fleetwood’s new TaylorMade Spider putters.

Check out links to all our photos below.

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Tour Tech Rundown: Heroic Henley

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Around the world, the golf wheel spun this final week in May of 2026. From New Jersey to Austria, with stops in Korea, Texas, and North Carolina (don’t let me route your next trip) the world’s finest put their golf games on display. There were three playoffs, some known commodities and some new talent. It was the sort of week that we hope to have at this point in the seasons. June and July afford double-digit major events, and perhaps, one of this week’s champions will use this success as a springboard to new heights. Time to run it all down, tech style, in this week’s Tour Tech Rundown.

Thanks to WITBHub, Today’s Golfer, GolfWRX, and Inside Tour Golf for initial research into equipment.

PGA Tour @ Charles Schwab Challenge: Heroic Henley denies Cole

Eric Cole did nearly everything that a fellow can do, to secure a first PGA Tour title. He stayed one shot clear of Ryder Cup player Ben Griffin. He kept US Open champion Gary Woodland and wunderkind Michael Brennan two shots distant. He posted 70 on day four to reach twelve under par. And then, Russell Henley revealed his Dr. Strange cloak. Henley made 47 feet of birdie putts on holes 16, 17, and 18, to jump from minus-nine to twelve-deep, and secured a spot in a playoff with Cole. The duo returned to the final tee, and put on a stripe show.

Both golfers found the fairway off the tee, and Henley improved on his regulation play with an approach to four feet. Cole did himself proud, tucking an iron to a dozen feet, but he was unable to convert the putt for three. Henley is one of the best putters on tour, and he proved it once more by draining a putt for a fourth consecutive birdie, and a sixth PGA Tour title. For Eric Cole, that first victory should come, and soon. He has done everything necessary to earn the chalice lift.

Henley’s Suitcase

  • Driver: Titleist TSi3 at 10 degrees. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70g 6.5 TX
  • Metal: Titleist TS3 at 16.5 degrees. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 80 TX
  • Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 at 21 degrees. Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT hybrid 100 TX
  • Iron: Titleist T250 4-iron. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Golf AMT Tour White X100
  • Irons: Titleist T100 5-6 irons. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Golf AMT Tour White X100
  • Irons: Titleist T100 7-9 irons. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
  • Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 at 48 and 50 degrees. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue X100
  • Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 at 54 and 60 degrees. Shaft: rue Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue S400
  • Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron T5 Tour Prototype

LPGA @ Shoprite LPGA: Welcome back, Celine!

Soo Bin Joo had her eyes on a maiden LPGA title. She held the lead after two rounds, then hit a red light at the intersection of can-I and how-To. Joo posted plus-two on day three in New Jersey, and dropped to a T4 finish, which was still a career-best for the young Korean golfer. Instead of a new face, a familiar face returned to the top of the podium.

Celine Boutier was the It Girl in 2023. She collected four victories, including a major title at Evian. Boutier reached world number one status, then simply faded into the background. No wins came her way over the next 30 months. On Sunday, she collected LPGA victory number seven, at the same trace as LPGA victory number two.

Day three saw Boutier manage the windswept Seaview Bay course with six birdies and a bogey. She was challenged in the end by Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubol, who signed for a 66 of her own. Yubol came up one shot shy of the top ladder rung. Finishing in third place at -7, two back of the winner, was Ireland’s Lauren Walsh.

Celine’s Suitcase

  • Driver: PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1 at 9 degrees. Shaft: Graphite Design AD IZ-5
  • Hybrid: PXG 0311 Black Ops at 19 and 22 degrees. Shaft: KBS Hybrid Prototype
  • Hybrid: PXG 0311 Gen5.
  • Iron: PXG 0311 P Gen 4 5-9 irons
  • Wedge: PXG 0311 T Gen 4 PW
  • Wedges: PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II at 50, 54, 58 degrees
  • Putter: Bettinardi Studio Stock 3 DASS

DP World Tour @ Austrian Alpine: KK? KK!

Kota Kaneko has a rhythmic name. It has strong vowels and a run of voiceless stops in its crunchy K sounds. On Sunday in Austria, Kaneko put a stop to a challenge from Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and everyone else, and claimed a first-ever title on the DP World Tour. Gouveia did well to reach 16-under par over four days, but Kaneko held firm, two shots in the clear.

Davis Bryant of the USA also forged a strong challenge for the win. He ended in a tie with Gouveia for second place. Kaneko began and finished his final round in a bit of a malaise, but he caught fire midway through. Birdies at 10, 12, and 13 provided the necessary cushion to cruise to the finish line without breaking a serious sweat.

Kaneko’s Suitcase

  • Driver: Ping Max G440
  • Metals: TaylorMade Qi4D at 15, 16.5, 21, and 24 degrees
  • Irons: TaylorMade P760 5 and 6 irons
  • Irons: TaylorMade P7TW 7-9 irons
  • Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design at 46, 52, 56, and 60 degrees
  • Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Cruiser Arm Lock #7

Korn Ferry Tour @ UNC Health Championship: Improbably Alvaro

Alvaro Ortiz may have had a bit of scare on the outward nine on Sunday, but he came through in clutch fashion in the end. Ortiz began the day bogey-double, and added another double bogey at the 11th hole. He was mired in a downward trend, spiraling away from the top of the leader’s board. Ortiz found hope at the 14th, where his first birdie of the day tumbled home. Inspired, he closed with birdies and 17 and 18 to catch Ross Steelman at 10-under par, and the duo returned to the 18th deck for overtime.

The extra session concluded in brief time. Ortiz, buoyed by his newly-retrieved confidence, hit the fairway with driver, then approached to six feet and drained the putt. Gobsmacked, Steelman could do little more than smile and applaud, as his run at the top came to a close. The victory was the first for Ortiz on the KFT, and will implant him squarely in the chase for a PGA Tour promotion.

Alvaro’s Suitcase

  • Driver: Ping G430 MAX driver at 9 degrees loft
  • Metal: Ping G430 MAX 3W
  • Iron: Ping iDi Driving Iron
  • Irons: Ping Blueprint S irons
  • Wedges
  • Putter: Scottsdale TR Piper C

LIV @ Korea: Me llamo Joaquin

Chile’s Joaquin Niemann had been away from the LIV winner’s circle throughout all of 2026. This week in Korea, he reminded us that he is still a force to consider. Niemann chased down Taylor Gooch over the closing holes at Asiad Country Club, then claimed victory with a hole-one birdie in extra time. Bryson DeChambeau claimed solo third, one shot in arrears at minus-eleven. Dustin Johnson finished on fourth, one putt farther back.

Niemann’s Suitcase

  • Driver: Ping 440 LST
  • Metal: Ping G440 Max at 15 degrees
  • Metal: Ping G425 Max at 21 degrees
  • Hybrid: Ping G430 at 25 degrees
  • Irons: Ping Blueprint S 5 through PW
  • Wedges: Ping S159 at 52, 56, and 60 degrees
  • Putter: Ping PLD Anser

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Russell Henley’s winning WITB: 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge

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Driver: Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 6.5 TX

3-wood: Titleist TS3 (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 80 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali Black 80 TX

Irons: Titleist T250 (4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold AMT (4-6), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (7-9)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F @47, 50-08F @51, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (48), S400 (47)

Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X5 Tour Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

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