- What's that you say? Your handicap hasn't budged since the first Bush Administration? Maybe the problem is that the contents of your golf bag haven't changed. What better place to start than the 2009 Hot List. Golf Digest's annual equipment review and analysis -- a year's worth of work -- has yielded 116 exceptional products in 12 categories, the most exhaustive review ever of the game' top clubs. Take a look at the categories below to see the judges' choices.
• THE PRODUCTS: Drivers: Over $350 | Under $350 | Fairway Woods | Hybrids | Wedges
• Irons: Game Improvement Irons | Super Game Improvement Irons | Player's Irons
• Putters: Blade Putters $200+ | Blade <$200 | Mallet | Mid-Mallet | Women's Clubs
• CATEGORY LEADERS: Performance | Innovation | Look/Sound/Feel | Demand
• VIDEOS: Intro to the Hot List | The Process | The Categories | The Coolest Job
The Process
- Arriving at Hot List wisdom: Find out how we selected 116 exceptional products in 12 categories.
The Technology Effect
- Look back at the decade of innovation that has brought us drivers in every shape and size.
Meet the Panelists
- Meet the Hot List judges, scientists, testers and retailers who make up the 2009 Hot List Panel.
Obama: The New First Golfer
- On the golf course, American Presidents have always revealed a thing or two about themselves, and President-elect Obama is no different.
• The New First Golfer
• Swing Tips for Obama
• Top Golfing Presidents
• VIDEO: Obama's swing:
• Analyzed by Harmon
• Leadbetter | Flick
Thomas Bonk
Casey Martin's New Year
- Three years into a stint as golf coach at University of Oregon, a new website, a new house and facing leg amputation, Casey Martin looks to the future.
Cover story
State Of Tiger: After The Knee
- Jaime Diaz talks to Tiger about his knee, the U.S. Open and why the long time away from the game may be just what he needs to get better.
Long Drive Championship
The Iceman's Slap Shot
- Find out how the 2008 Long Drive Champ and former hockey player produced such a record-shattering shot.
• VIDEO: Watch his winning drive
Rankings
The Top Fifty Earners In Golf
- Golf Digest presents its annual ranking of the top money makers, led by you know who with $117 million. See the details and who else made the list.
2009 Masters
Masters Countdown
- Less than 120 days to The Masters. Check in as we countdown to the first major of the new year.
PGA Tour
The Waiting Game
- Don't be fooled as we settle in for the winter and wait to see when Tiger will return to competition.
U.S. Open Contest
Up for the Challenge?
- Convince us in six words why you should play Bethpage Black. Go for it!
• VIDEOS: Recent entries
Courses & Travel
Away Game: View Finder
- In search of great golf, palm-sweating adventure and picturesque vistas for your next Winter getaway? Try the Hawaiian islands of Maui and Lanai.
Best Places to Play
Course Finder
Search for or Rate a Course
Latest News
Swing Rx
Your one-stop source to cure the ills in your game, with help from the top pros and teachers in golf.
- Accuracy (Tiger Woods)
- Accuracy (Annika Sorenstam)
- Chipping (David Leadbetter)
- Chipping (Hank Haney)
- Chipping (Jim Flick)
- Chunking (Butch Harmon)
- Consistency (Jim Flick)
- Consistency (Ernie Els)
- Pitching (Tiger Woods)
- Pitching (Ernie Els)
- Power (Jim Flick)
- Power (Tom Watson)
- Putting (Lorena Ochoa)
- Putting (David Leadbetter)
- Sand play (Annika Sorenstam)
- Sand play (Ernie Els)
- Sand play (David Leadbetter)
- Shanking (Jim McLean)
- Topping (Butch Harmon)
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January 06, 2009
Blogs
- LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
• More from Zimbabwe
EDITORS' BLOG
• Hot List Hot Stove
CAMPUS INSIDER
• UCLA men set to forget fall
WHERE'S MATTY G?
• Dear Matty G
BOMB & GOUGE
• Hot List '09: Fun starts here
- Jerry Tarde
- Editor's Letter: Swing Tips For The New First Golfer
- Bob Verdi
- Information, please. A Q&A for the New Year
- Dave Kindred
- A golf course as quirky as its creator
- Bill Fields
- Like a lot in Zimbabwe, golf tries to hang on
- Your search for the hottest new equipment starts here:
• The latest equipment ratings
• Videos: The History & Process
- Stay up to date this season with Golf World/Nike college polls
• The latest men's poll
• The latest women's poll
Newsletters
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