What Is a Bunker in Golf?
A bunker is a sand-filled hazard designed to challenge golfers. Learn what a bunker is, the key rules for playing from one, and how to escape it.
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What Is a Fairway in Golf?
The fairway is the closely mown strip of grass between tee and green, the ideal landing area for your shots. Here is what it is and why it matters.
What Is a Hole-in-One in Golf?
A hole-in-one is when a golfer's tee shot goes straight into the cup in a single stroke, most often on a par 3. Here is how it works and how rare it is.
What Is a Bogey in Golf? Scoring Explained
A bogey in golf is a score of one over par on a hole. Here is how bogey, par, birdie, and the full scoring ladder work, with a clear table.
What Is a Mulligan in Golf?
A mulligan in golf is a do-over shot replayed without penalty. It is popular in casual play but is not allowed under the official Rules of Golf.
What Is an Albatross in Golf?
An albatross in golf is a score of three under par on a single hole, also called a double eagle. Here is how it happens and why it is so rare.
What Is a Handicap in Golf? (How It Works)
A golf handicap is a number measuring a player's ability so golfers of different levels compete fairly. Here is how the World Handicap System works.
What Is an Eagle in Golf?
An eagle in golf is a score of two strokes under par on a single hole. Here is how an eagle compares to a birdie, an albatross, and par.
Match Play vs Stroke Play: What's the Difference?
Match play is scored hole by hole; stroke play counts total strokes across the round. Here is how the two golf formats differ and when each is used.
What Is a Birdie in Golf?
A birdie in golf is a score of one stroke under par on a hole. Here is what a birdie means and how it compares to eagles and bogeys.
What Is Par in Golf? (Birdie, Bogey and More)
Par is the number of strokes an expert is expected to take on a hole or round. Learn how birdie, eagle, bogey and other golf scores relate to par.
Nike Golf News: Where the Brand Stands After Exiting Equipment
Stay informed with the latest Nike Golf news covering brand strategy, athlete partnerships, and product innovations for 2026.
Golf: the majors and the global tours
Our golf coverage follows the PGA Tour and DP World Tour through the season, building toward the four majors — the Masters, the PGA Championship, the US Open and The Open Championship. We cover leaderboards round by round, the FedExCup race, the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup team drama, and the storylines that define a campaign, from breakout winners to veterans chasing history.
Expect tournament reports, course breakdowns, form guides and the equipment and rules context that shapes outcomes, plus features on the players driving the sport forward. Follow leaderboards on our live scores page, track the standings and rankings through standings, and browse the latest news for previews and final-round reaction.
Golf — frequently asked questions
Where can I follow live golf leaderboards?
Live leaderboards and results are on our Live Scores page across tournament rounds.
Which golf events does 360SportNews cover?
We cover the four majors — the Masters, PGA Championship, US Open and The Open — plus the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, the FedExCup and team events like the Ryder Cup.
Where can I see golf rankings and standings?
World rankings and tour standings are on our Standings page.
Do you cover the Ryder Cup?
Yes — the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup receive full coverage, from team selection through to the final-day singles.