Best Golf Balls 2026: Top Picks for Every Budget + Jim Furyk Named Ryder Cup Captain

About this episode

The episode discusses the best golf balls for 2026 and Jim Furyk's appointment as Ryder Cup Captain.

After months of crunching every last number, the moment of truth is here! Nick’s ready to roll out his top golf ball picks for 2026—covering the best budget finds, mid-handicap sweet spots, and the all-around standouts you’ll want in your bag. But first, the crew tees off with a spirited chat about Jim Furyk being named 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain—what it really means (if anything) and why Team USA fans might want to pump the brakes on expectations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Simons, Nick Heidelberger

Topics covered

• golf balls
• Ryder Cup
• budget golf equipment
• mid-handicap golf
• Team USA expectations

Keywords

• golf balls
• 2026
• Jim Furyk
• Ryder Cup
• budget golf
• mid-handicap
• Team USA

Mentioned in this episode

Products: golf balls

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