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January 22, 2026
Southern California isn't just well known for its fantastic weather, but it also happens to be home to some of the biggest names in the golf business, including Callaway, Cobra, Titleist, and TaylorMade, among others.
So, to kick off the 2026 gear release season and get an introductory view of the newest clubs from some of the biggest names, we went right to the source in sunny Carlsbad and Oceanside to test what's new and get a better understanding of what makes Southern California such a great place for golf.
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