Karsten Solheim

Europe's tense upset victory over the U.S. quickly changed perceptions about the relevance of this grudge match between women's tours

A mechanical engineer with an Eye for performance and a disregard for the status quo changed golf equipment forever—and he changed me too

Ping: Oh, no--not this old argument

USGA technical director Frank Thomas ranks Karsten Solheim, creator of Ping clubs, as one of the greatest innovators in the history of golf. "He rebuilt and rebuilt until he got it right, and when he got it right, he...

Karsten Solheim has handed his once omnipotent Ping dynasty over to his sons