Instead of waiting for someone to utter the phrase, I’m going to beat everyone to the punch: It’s not the arrow, it’s the archer. Indeed, golf equipment can’t turn you into a world-beater overnight, ...

Even the best golfers in the world are prone to miss the center of the face with the most forgiving club in the bag. And if they’re going to miss, there’s a good chance it will be near the toe.

If you’re looking to improve off the tee, start by thinking less about peak distance and more about tightening dispersion. Imagine a driver that pumps it out 250 yards no matter where you catch it on ...