Callaway Golf Launches New Elyte Mini Driver Night Edition

Callaway Golf has launched their new Elyte Mini Driver Night Edition models.

These models feature all the performance benefits of the popular Elyte Mini Drivers in a Night Edition finish.

Can USA’s Ryder Cup Home Advantage Hold Up

The Ryder Cup is back. Will Team USA be able to ride the home-crowd advantage or will Europe silence them right out of the gate? 

Every swing has stakes attached. From the opening tee off to the final putt, Day 1 of the Ryder Cup sets the tone for the entire tournament.

Three Golf Instructors at The Sea Pines Resort Named Best Teachers

Three golf instructors at The Sea Pines Resort have been named among the best in South Carolina in Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Every State ranking for 2026-27. 

Tim Cooke, Rick Barry, and Julie Cole all earned places on the biennial list, which highlights the top instructors as identified by their peers.

Prop Bets for the 2025 Ryder Cup

Over the past decade, home teams have dominated the Ryder Cup. Five straight home teams have comfortably lifted the Cup, and you'll see below that the Americans are favored to continue the trend in 2025.

But what about those prop bets? BetOnline.ag has created a plethora of props for this year's tournament at Bethpage, and you can see the full list below. 

Carl’s Place Offering Fall Deals on Complete Golt Simulator Packages

Fall is officially here, and while it may not feel like it, the days will soon be shorter, weather colder and holiday schedules tighter. But that doesn’t make playing golf impossible. 

The fall is actually the perfect time to prepare for winter golf. Carl’s Place makes it easy with complete simulator packages that deliver year-round play. Plus, by ordering in the fall, you’ll be ahead of the game with a tee box that’s always open - rain, snow, sleet or sub-zero temperatures.

Accommodation Prices in Farmingdale Skyrocket for Ryder Cup

VegasInsider has analyzed over 1,800 accommodation listings on Booking and Airbnb in Farmingdale, New York and its surrounding areas to determine how much higher accommodation prices are during the Ryder Cup compared to the weeks before and after.

As you would expect processed have skyrocketed. Here’s a look at some of the most expensive and least expensive options. 

Tour Edge Launches First-Ever Golf Balls in Company’s 40 Year History

Tour Edge Golf, a leader in high-performance golf equipment for nearly 40 years, is entering a bold new era with the launch of its first-ever golf balls.

Headlining this historic debut is the Exotics golf ball, a premium three-piece cast urethane design engineered to deliver explosive distance, piercing ball flight, pinpoint control, and exceptional greenside spin.

Bettinardi Golf and Rawlings Team Up for Limited Edition Collection

Rawlings x Bettinardi Golf are teaming up once again, renewing their partnership with the official glove and ball of Major League Baseball.

This new chapter brings together Bettinardi’s world-class milling expertise with Rawlings’ legendary glove-making heritage. The limited-edition collection features precision-milled putters, premium headcovers, apparel, a special-edition Rawlings glove, and exclusive accessories.

Graphite Design Wins DP World Tour FedEx Open

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the DP World Tour FedEx Open de France held at the Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche golf club in Paris, France was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT2 Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD UB-7 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his TaylorMade Qi10 #3 metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD UB-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his TaylorMade Qi10 #7 metal wood.  

The champion claimed his first DP World title after shooting a 4-day score of 69, 68, 66, 65 for a total of 16 under par.

Branson Voted as America’s Top 10 Best Places to Visit

USA TODAY readers have weighed in and they elected Branson as one of America’s 10 best places to visit in autumn.

Wrote USA TODAY in announcing the winners: “One of the best things about fall is the opportunity to travel to gorgeous places that showcase the vibrant colors and scenery of the season. 

Statewide Economic Impact of Ryder Cup Expected to Exceed $200 Million

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State is set to welcome more than 250,000 spectators to Bethpage State Park on Long Island during the 45th Ryder Cup. This historic international event, taking place September 23–28, continues the strong partnership between New York State and the PGA of America. The sold-out biennial match between Team USA and Team Europe is projected to generate more than $200 million in economic impact statewide.

“New York is proud to host the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and welcome fans from around the world to experience all that Long Island and New York State have to offer,” Governor Hochul said. “It is a great distinction that the PGA of America selected a State Park golf course for this world-class competition. Beyond the excitement on the course, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Long Island–New York City region, where they can experience world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions while supporting local businesses that make this area so vibrant. From iconic landmarks and Broadway shows in New York City to Long Island’s celebrated beaches, wineries, and historic towns, the Ryder Cup provides a gateway for fans to experience all that makes them say, ‘I LOVE NY!’”

PUMA Golf Designs Shoes with JJ Spaun for Ryder Cup

PUMA Golf today announced the development of three exclusive IGNITE ELEVATE Tour golf shoes for J.J. Spaun to wear in the 2025 Ryder Cup. 

Designed with input from Spaun himself, red, white and blue designs celebrate Team USA while also telling Spaun’s unique bi-coastal story – reflecting his California roots on the left shoe and New York, host of this year’s tournament, on the right.

Toptracer Announces Virtual Global Challenge at Bethpage Black

Toptracer, the world’s number one range technology and official range technology of the PGA of America, announces a virtual Global Challenge on Bethpage Black that will take place at partner ranges around the globe from Sept. 22 – Oct. 5 along with Tournament Range onsite and the “First Tee Experience” at Rockefeller Center.

For the most anticipated Ryder Cup in recent memory, Toptracer is ready to bring the famous Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York to golf fans around the world for the toughest global challenge yet. The competition will be “closest to the pin” on the revered par-3, No. 8. Prizes will include a limited edition swag bag (up to $200 in value) and players can participate by visiting their local Toptracer range found here: toptracer.com/locations/.

Five Iron Golf Debuts Seventh Location in New York City

Five Iron Golf, the global leader in indoor golf and entertainment, announced today the opening of its newest home at 1290 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. 

The venue, Five Iron’s seventh in New York City and its largest in the market, will officially open to the public on September 23. Spanning 20,000 square feet of wellness, performance, and social play, the location combines a Wellness Center with a next-generation Five Iron build-out where performance and social experiences coexist. 

Brandon Holtz Wins 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur

Brandon Holtz, of Bloomington, Ill., took down Jeg Coughlin III, of Dublin, Ohio, to capture the 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur, 3 and 2, in Thursday’s 36-hole championship match at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. Holtz, a reinstated amateur, becomes the second Illinois State graduate to win a USGA title after Todd Mitchell (2019 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball).

“It felt great. I feel like the older I get, the better I get,” said Holtz. “I didn’t see this day [coming]. I’m glad it’s here, though.”

SiriusXM Gives Fans Access to Entire 2025 Ryder Cup

SiriusXM will offer subscribers across North America comprehensive live hole-by-hole coverage of one of golf’s most exciting and anticipated events – the 45th Ryder Cup – as a team of the best golfers from the United States faces off against their counterparts from Europe in what promises to be an electric atmosphere at the storied Bethpage Black in New York September 26-28.

SiriusXM’s Ryder Cup Radio (channel 92) will air 28 hours of live on-course play-by-play – co-produced with Westwood One Sports – that will give fans access to the event in its entirety, from the first tee shot on Friday through the final hole on Sunday. The play-by-play will begin on Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27, at 7 am ET, and on Sunday, September 28, at noon ET, and continue through the final hole of each day’s play. SiriusXM’s Ryder Cup programming will be available to subscribers in their car and on the SiriusXM app.

How to Watch the 2025 Ryder Cup

NBC Sports presents comprehensive live coverage of golf’s 45th Ryder Cup across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock, beginning Friday, September 26, through Sunday, September 28, from Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y.

NBC Sports will present coverage from the Ryder Cup’s first tee shot to the final putt from Friday-Sunday, featuring more than 100 hours of coverage including Golf Central Live From the Ryder Cup studio coverage beginning Monday, Sept. 22, on GOLF Channel, and featured groups coverage on Peacock.

Dawn Woodard Wins U.S. Senior Women’s Am

Good things come to those who wait. After decades of playing in USGA championships, Dawn Woodard’s quest for a USGA title is finally over.  

Playing in her 35th USGA championship and falling short in the quarterfinals of last year's U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, the Greenville, S.C., native broke through on Thursday afternoon, erasing a late deficit to defeat Australia’s Sue Wooster on the 20th hole of the championship finale.  

The Sea Pines Resort Announces Lighthouse Golf Package

Put together four foursomes or more of friends and colleagues for an unforgettable four-night golf getaway on Hilton Head Island. 

The Sea Pines Resort with three acclaimed courses, including the legendary Harbour Town Golf Links, home to the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage—has unveiled the Lighthouse Golf Package, which features championship golf, upscale villa lodging, and a one-hour beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres reception.

The Club at Eaglebrooke Set to Re-Open

The Club at Eaglebrooke, a semi-private facility in Lakeland, Fla., will celebrate the reopening of its 18-hole golf course with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 1st. 

The course has been closed to play since April, undergoing a $1 million-plus, multi-phase renovation. The Club at Eaglebrooke will officially reopen for member and limited non-member/public play on October 1st.