Saturday, September 28, 2019

Breakthrough Golf Technology Stability Putter Shaft Wins Sanford International Senior PGA Champions

Rocco Mediate used a Breakthrough Golf Technology (BGT) putter shaft to win the Sanford International PGA Tour Champions event last week, including a birdie-birdie finish to take the title. 

 

Mediate has been using the Stability Shaft for over a year, and has seen his putting improve significantly during that time. 

Ben Hogan Golf Makes PTx Pro Black Forged Irons Part of Permanent Lineup

On the heels of its best sales month in recent history, as well as the launch of its first full-line of forged products in decades, including irons, woods, wedges and putters, Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company has decided to make their PTx PRO BLACK Forged Irons, featuring proprietary Diamond Black Metal Finish, a permanent part of their club lineup. 

 

The PTx PRO BLACK irons, which are the third product the company has added in last year using Diamond Black Metal (DBM) finish (Equalizer wedges and Ft. Worth irons), are available to golfers exclusively at www.benhogangolf.com.  The decision to make PTx PRO BLACK  a permanent part of their product line was based on extraordinary consumer demand from a limited edition run, which was offered in July. 

Friday, September 27, 2019

PXG GEN 2 Spitfire Putter Preview: Adding Tactical Precision to Your Bag

PXG is releasing a new model to their GEN 2 Series of milled putters called the Spitfire.  The Spitfire, named for a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force before, during, and after World War II, presents a clean and unique design that is extremely easy to align and exceptionally forgiving. 

 

Part of PXG’s GEN2 putter collection, the Spitfire is one of nine club head types available.  Other models include the Closer, Lucky "D," Brandon, Mustang, Bat Attack, Mini Gunboat, Gunboat, and Operator.  Each clubhead is designed to be custom configured during a fitting, enabling golfers to select the style that best suits their eye and the hosel that best suits their stroke. 

Titleist TruFeel Golf Ball Preview: Titleist's Softest Ball for Long Distance and Excellent Greenside Control

The new Titleist TruFeel golf ball is engineered to deliver longer distance and excellent control for golfers who rely on the consistent performance and quality of the softest-feeling Titleist. 

 

Now available in golf shops worldwide, Titleist TruFeel has been reimagined with a new TruTouch core and new TruFit aerodynamics for more distance with the driver and in the long game.  A proprietary TruFlex cover provides ultra-soft feel and excellent control on shots into and around the green. 

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Aerotech Golf SteelFiber Shafts Win Lacoste Ladies Open de France

Aerotech Golf SteelFiber graphite iron shafts won the Lacoste Ladies Open de France last week, as Nelly Korda cruised to an 8-shot victory in France. 

 

Playing SteelFiber i80 composite irons shafts in her irons, Korda won her first Ladies European Tour title with a strong fourth-round finish that included six birdies on a blustery day at Golf du Medoc near Bordeaux. 

Mitsubishi Golf Shafts Win 2019 BMW PGA Championship

Danny Willett won the 2019 BMW PGA Championship last week at the Wentworth Club in the UK using a Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana DF 60X in his driver. 

 

Willett averaged more than 297 yards off the tee en route to a three-shot over runner-up Jon Rahm.  The BMW victory was Willett's seventh European Tour title, and apart from major championships is considered one of the biggest events on the European Tour. 

Sun Mountain Golf Kube Travel Bag Preview: Folds Up Small, Protects Big

The innovators at Sun Mountain have done it again with the introduction of the Kube golf travel bag. Kube looks like an ordinary, small, plastic suitcase but unbuckle it and it opens into a full-sized golf travel bag. 

 

Kube’s folded size is merely 9" x 13" x 14.5" and weighs only 6.8 pounds.  Kube is available in eight colors with a retail price of $229.99. 

Rocco Mediate Breaks 3-Year Winless Drought after Switching to a Bridgestone Ball

Bridgestone Golf Tour team member, Rocco Mediate, returned to the PGA TOUR Champions winner's circle for the first time in three years on Sunday, with a thrilling victory at the 2019 Sanford International. 

 

Mediate finished birdie-birdie to close out his best single round score of the year (a 64) winning the event by 2 strokes, and his victory with Bridgestone's TOUR B XS golf ball vaults him into top 25 of the current Charles Schwab Cup points standings. 

Stephen Curry and Under Armour Golf Launch the SC30 Range Unlimited Golf Collection

Stephen Curry has gotten used to being in the spotlight, spawning countless highlight reels on the way to three NBA titles and two MVP awards.  But this past June, he stepped onto the course at Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China to show the world something it had never seen from him before; the SC30 Range Unlimited Golf Collection. 

 

This 14-piece collection combines Stephen's unique style with Under Armour's best-in-class product innovations across tops, bottoms, footwear and outerwear, most notably in Iso-Chill polos. 

Cleveland Golf Launcher Irons and Launcher Halo Preview: More Speed, More Precision, More Launch

Cleveland Golf is releasing new Launcher HB Turbo irons, Launcher UHX irons, and Launcher Halo built for speed and more precision. 

 

The latest generation of irons and hybrids from Cleveland Golf officially launch in North America on October 4, 2019, and promise to be the longest, most accurate, and most forgiving irons and hybrids in the Launcher family. 

Saturday, September 14, 2019

2019 Sun Mountain H2NO Lite Golf Bag Review: Complete Waterproof Protection and Incredibly Comfortable to Carry

If you golf in the rain or enjoy walking as much as riding, there aren't many bags out there better than the 2019 Sun Mountain H2NO Lite Stand bag.  It's completely waterproof, extremely lightweight to carry, and incredibly stable and durable. 

 

I've been using my H2NO Lite all season, and throughout the year I became more and more impressed with the features I knew about, as well as the little things I didn't.  And ultimately I came to realize H2NO is a bag that does it all, and actually delivers more than what's advertised. 

Thursday, September 12, 2019

New Balance Fresh Foam Golf Shoes Preview: Taking Comfort and Stability to New Levels

New Balance Golf shoes are already some of the most comfortable shoes you can buy.  And now they're introducing the Science of Soft with their latest golf footwear line featuring Fresh Foam technology. 

 

New Balance's Fresh Foam technology utilizes data-driven designs to determine zones in the midsole where altering levels of compression and resistance are aligned to provide ultra-soft cushioning and lateral stability.  The company first introduced Fresh Foam in performance running shoes and is now used across almost all categories of New Balance footwear. 

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Cleveland Golf Launcher HB Turbo Driver and Woods Preview: Speed and Forgiveness for All

Cleveland Golf is releasing the new Launcher HB Turbo Driver and Launcher HB Turbo Fairway Woods for sleeker, faster, and more forgiving performance than ever before. 

 

Reintroducing Cleveland Golf Woods and Irons two years ago proved to be very successful, and the new Launcher HB Turbo woods represent an even bigger step up from the previous generation. 

Callaway Golf JAWS MD5 Wedge Preview: Callaway's Most Aggressive Grooves for Maximum Spin and Control

Callaway Golf is releasing new wedges named JAWS MD5 and touting them as a breakthrough in wedge design and performance. 

 

Master wedge designed Roger Cleveland and his extensive R&D team have created a new JAWS Groove to take spin and control to the next level, with the end result that delivers total performance, with premium shapes, striking finishes, outstanding versatility, and exceptional spin. 

GolfLogix is Speeding Pace of Play at Courses Worldwide

This season has seen a remarkable debate on the PGA Tour over the slow play of some professionals and the effect of greens books on the pace of tournament play. 

 

Even five-time major champion Phil Mickelson chimed in, pointing out that greens books actually speed up play around the green.  As Mickelson put it, "The greens book allows me to do 80-percent of my read before I even get to the green.  And GolfLogix couldn't agree more. 

Friday, September 6, 2019

Bridgestone Golf 2019 Tour B XW-1 Wedges Review: Refined Feel with All-Terrain Versatility

When you think of Bridgestone Golf, you probably think of their award-winning golf balls and commitment to fitting golfers into the best, most technologically-advanced ball for their games.  But don't make the mistake of thinking Bridgestone is just a golf ball company. 

 

The folks at Bridgestone Golf made the path to better wedge play a whole lot easier in 2019 with their new Tour B XW-1 wedges.  Distinct sole grinds and new groove designs allow you to control your distances, manage various lies, and ultimately hit your intended targets.  And you can trust the Tour B XW-1 to hit a variety of shots on full swings, half swings, and everything in between. 

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Adidas Golf Waterproof Tour360 XT PrimeKnit Preview: A New Level of Waterproof Comfort without Sacrificing Performance

Adidas Golf has released their new TOUR360 XT Primeknit, which features a waterproof knit upper, giving players a new level of comfort without sacrificing any performance  on the course. 

 

The premium knit upper in the TOUR360 XT Primeknit gives players a soft feel every time they play.  Beyond the comfort, the special yarns that make up the upper of the shoe are designed to repel water (one-year waterproof guarantee), keeping feet dry while still giving players breathability and stability where they need it most. 

Fujikura Golf Introduces Two New Lines to Ventus Shaft Series

Fujikura Golf is adding two new additional profiles to their successful Ventus line.  The new Ventus Red and Ventus Black are designed with cutting edge, premium materials and will significantly tighten shot dispersion and maximize ball speed, especially on off-center shots. 

 

The complete lineup of Ventus (Red, Blue, Black) shafts include Fujikura's VeloCore Technology, developed to boost the clubhead's performance through maximum energy transfer combined with an accelerated taper design that enhances loading and feel. 

Cleveland Golf Frontline Putter Preview: A Completely New Way to Design a Putter

Cleveland Golf has designed a new putter called the Frontline, with radical new weighting that brings the center of gravity forward for incredible performance consistency. 

 

Frontline is a completely new approach to putter design that pairs an extreme center of gravity with an improved speed optimized face.  The result is a putter that uniquely maximizes directional and speed consistency. 

Golf Pride Celebrates Banner Year on the PGA TOUR Sweeping TOUR Championship and FedEx Cup Titles

Golf Pride wrapped up another sensational year being the leading swing and putter grip choice throughout the FedEx Cup Playoffs, including at the season-ending TOUR Championship. 

 

At the TOUR Championship, the Rory McIlroy captured the tournament and the FedEx Cup title using Golf Pride's swing grips and putter grip.  And since the FedEx Cup started 13 years ago, Golf Pride has been the trusted grip in players hands for 11 titles. 

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Aerotech SteelFiber Golf Shafts Win 100th Professional Victory

Aerotech SteelFiber graphite iron shafts achieved their 100 professional victory last weekend when Jin Young Ko won the CP Women's Open the LPGA Tour.  Ko's victory marked the seventh win for Aerotech on the LPGA this year (including three major championships). 

 

Ko played SteelFiber H-Tour 90 graphite shafts in her irons and J-Series shafts in her hybrids (currently available only in the Asian market) in her 5-stroke victory, and hit an incredible 16 of 18 greens-in-regulation shooting her lowest score (64) in the final round. 

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Rory McIlroy WITB What's In The Bag: The Golf Equipment McIlroy Used to Win the 2019 TOUR Championship

Rory McIlroy won the TOUR Championship on Sunday, joining Tiger Woods as the only players to win the FedExCup more than once.  Winning the richest tournament in golf also landed McIlroy a cool $15 million. 

 

McIlroy exacted revenge on World No. 1 Brooks Koepka for an earlier defeat at the World Golf Championships in Memphis, and cruised to a four-stroke victory after beginning the day one shot back. 

Mitsubishi Golf Shafts Wins TOUR Championship and Scandinavian Invitation

Mitsubishi Golf shafts won the TOUR Championship on Sunday for a clean sweep in the FedExCup Playoffs.  And over in Europe Mitsubishi won the Scandinavian Invitation for it's second straight win on the European Tour. 

 

FedExCup Playoffs champion Rory McIlroy used a Tensei CK 70 shaft in his driver, a Tensei CK 80 in his 3-wood, and a Tensei CK 90 in his 5-wood and cruised to a four-shot victory at East Lake Golf Club.  While Erik van Rooyen won his maiden European Tour title at the Scandinavian Invitational playing a Mitsubishi Diamana DF 70X in his driver. 

Friday, August 23, 2019

Mitsubishi Golf MMT Iron Shafts Preview: Uniting the Best of Composite and Steel

Mitsubishi Golf is releasing new MMT Iron Series shafts that feature an all-new irons-centric technology to redefine the possibilities for feel and performance in a composite iron shaft. 

 

MMT stands for Metal Mesh Technology, an exciting, new innovation that expands the potential for composite iron shaft construction.  Born from more than 30-years of composite shaft mastery at MCA, the technology originates from Mitsubishi's Archery Division, and and opens up new avenues for continued cutting-edge exploration. 

Mitsubishi Golf Diamana Fourth Generation ZF Series Shafts Preview: Pushing Distance Further for Every Player

Imagine being in the position to win $15 million at the TOUR Championship like Justin Thomas is this week, and deciding to change driver shafts after successfully playing and winning with the same one since 2017. 

 

That's exactly what Thomas did this week, as he put the new Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 60 TX in his Titleist TS3 driver after just one day of testing it against his old driver on Wednesday.  Thomas really liked the feel and dispersion of the ZF shaft, and next month the rest of us will also get a chance to put the new Diamana series in play. 

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Antigua to Offer Merchandise that Benefits PGA HOPE Military Veteran Programs

Antigua Sportswear has announced an agreement with PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America, to benefit our nation's Veterans through sales of PGA HOPE apparel at green-grass facilities. 

 

The PGA HOPE-logoed apparel on Antigua-branded caps and shirts will be sold by PGA Professionals in green-grass locations.  And a portion of all sales will support PGA HOPE. 

The 2019 TOUR Championship: Inside the Course (East Lake Golf Club Review)

Thirty men enter, one man leaves. THIRTY MEN ENTER, ONE MAN LEAVES!  There won't be any steel bars, medieval weapons, or players climbing to the top of a cage wall intent on inflicting maximum suffering at The Tour Championship this week, but the competition will still be intense, agonizing, and ultimately triumphant as East Lake Golf Club becomes the PGA Tour's version of Thunderdome with the FedEx Cup trophy and $15 million up for grabs for the winner in Atlanta. 

 

East Lake is a 7,346-yard, par-70, Donald Ross and Rees Jones design built on gently rolling hills, and is the former home of Bobby Jones.  It's a parkland layout that plays hard and fast, and urges players to hit different shot shapes to take full advantage of certain holes. 

5 Things to Know about the 2019 TOUR Championship

It all ends here.  The 2019 TOUR Championship will mark the 33rd playing of the event, 19th at East Lake Golf Club, and the 13th since the PGA Tour launched the FedExCup season-long points race. 

 

The legacy of Atlanta hero and golf icon, Bobby Jones, and the rich history of East Lake Golf Club provides the ultimate backdrop for a race to the finish.  Jones established the measure of greatness in golf and now the top 30 players in the standings compete on Jones' home turf with a career-defining moment hanging in the  balance. 

Monday, August 19, 2019

Golf Pride PRO ONLY Putter Grip Series Preview: Tour Preferred Shapes with Ultimate Precision and Feel

Golf Pride is releasing a new series of putter grips called PRO ONLY, that come in three distinct Tour shapes that were refined with direct player testing to deliver the highest degree of responsiveness and feel performance.  

 

The heightened feedback of these new grips is created by the proprietary tuned rubber material, affording a new level of precision feel for better distance control on greens of all speeds.  Each of the three different models has its own unique shape and color coordinated star at the end cap to help distinguish among them at a glance. 

Sunday, August 18, 2019

USGA Announces Final Selections for 2019 USA Walker Cup Team

The USGA today finalized the 10-player roster for the USA Team for the 47th Walker Cup Match with the announcement of seven players who will join the three previously announced selections.  The Team will meet Great Britain and Ireland at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7-8. 

 

The seven players announced today by the USGA's International Team Selection Committee and captained by Nathaniel Crosby, of Jupiter, Fla, are: John Augenstein, 21, Owensboro, Ky.; Steven Fisk, 22, Stockbridge, Ga.; Andy Ogletree, 21, of Little Rock, Miss.; John Pak, 20, Scotch Plains, N.J.; Isaiah Salinda, 22, South San Francisco, Calif.; Alex Smalley, 22, Greensboro, N.C.; Brandon Wu, 22, Scarsdale, N.Y. 

Andy Ogletree Stuns John Augenstein To Claim 2019 U.S. Amateur Crown

After trailing for a majority of the 36-hole championship match, Andy Ogletree surged past John Augenstein, winning four of the last seven holes to claim the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship title, 2 and 1, at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club. 

 

Ogletree, 21, of Little Rock, Miss., was 4 down through five holes, but chipped away at Augenstein's lead throughout the afternoon, completing one of the largest comebacks in a U.S. Amateur final.  The senior at Georgia Tech made just two bogeys over 35 holes in the final, equaling the mark set by 2008 champion Danny Lee and 2017 runner-up Doug Ghim. 

Justin Thomas What's In The Bag WITB: The Golf Equipment Thomas Used to Win the 2019 BMW Championship

Justin Thomas set a course record (61) at Medinah CC on Saturday at the BMW Championship, and then on Sunday put the finishing touches on his 10th career win shooting 4-under (68) for a 25-under total. 

 

The win put Thomas in the driver's seat heading into the FedExCup Playoff finale for the Tour Championship at East Lake.  Thomas won the FedExCup in 2017, and if he can do it again, he'll join Tiger Woods as the only players to win more than once in its 13 year history. 

Mitsubishi Golf Shafts Win the BMW Championship and Czech Masters

Another week on the PGA and European Tours is in the books.  And another couple of Mitsubishi golf shafts to go hand-in-hand with the victories. 

 

Justin Thomas won the BMW Championship using a Mitsubishi shaft in his driver, securing the No. 1 spot in the FedExCup playoffs heading into the final next week in Atlanta.  And over on the European Tour Thomas Pieters won the D+D Real Czech Masters also using a Mitsubishi shaft in his driver. 

Saturday, August 17, 2019

John Augenstein and Andy Ogletree Set to Clash in 119th U.S. Amateur Final

With their victories on Saturday John Augenstein and Andy Ogletree earned berths in the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot G.C., as well as invitations to the 2020 Masters Tournament. And Sunday the 21-year old college seniors will square off in the 36-hole final of the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club. 

 

The winner tomorrow will also earn a spot on the 2019 USA Walker Cup Team and in the 2020 Open Championship, conducted by The R&A.  But the competitors took vastly different paths on Saturday to reach the championship match. 

Friday, August 16, 2019

Galvin Green 2019 Part 2 Collection Preview: Pursuing the Perfection of Golfwear One Layer at a Time

Galvin Green always go the extra mile to provide golfers with the best materials, the smartest features, and the sharpest design in golfwear. And their 2019 Part Two collection is no exception. 

 

Inspired by the harsh conditions at one of the most challenging links courses in the world, Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Ireland, Galvin Green is perfecting golfwear to inspire golfers to face any challenge. 

Listen to Your Favorite Summer Jams Anywhere with Bag Boy’s Bluetooth Accessories

Bag Boy is highlighting their Mini Soundbar and Bluetooth Speaker Kit, as part of their Electronic Tech Accessories Collection, which launched this past year. 

 

The Bluetooth Speaker Kit is a lightweight, Bluetooth speaker able to stream music from Bluetooth-enabled devices as well as pair for hands-free cell phone use, with a range up to 32 feet.  Additionally, it features a secure cart mount to easily affix to any Bag Boy cart and most riding carts. 

119th U.S. Amateur Features All-American Semifinals

There are four players remaining in the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club.  And even for the players who don't win it all, their next win to put them in the finals will mean an invitation to the 2020 Masters and U.S. Open. 

 

Cohen Trolio, of West Point, Miss., won his last three holes against Austin Squires, advancing past the No. 64 seed, 3 and 1, to continue his incredible run in this tournament.  At 17 years and 8 days, Trolio is the youngest semifinalist since at least 1993, when age records were first kept. 

Tour Edge Golf Launches All-New TourEdge.com

Tour Edge announced the launch of its all new website today at www.touredge.com.  And the new Tour Edge website will be updated on a regular basis with product launches, tour news, special offers, and all of the company news, media coverage, events and milestones. 

 

The new site features a streamlined desktop, mobile and tablet friendly design with improved functionality, easy access and more in-depth coverage that provides a more comprehensive presentation of the three different product ranges sold by Tour Edge; Exotics, Hot Launch, and their Get in the Game products. 

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Meet the Quarterfinalists in the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship

The quarterfinal round of the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship is set to begin Friday, and the eight remaining young guns have only each other and the 100-year old Donald Ross layout between them and stardom. 

 

Play will begin at Pinehurst at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, and televised on FS1 from 4-7 p.m.  The winners advance to Saturday afternoon's semifinals, beginning at 2:15.  And the 36-hole championship match will be played over Course No. 4 and Course No. 2, with the morning round starting at 9 a.m.  Coverage on Fox Saturday and Sunday will be from 3-6 p.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m., respectively. 

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Cinderella Story Austin Squires Ousts No. 1 Seed Brandon Wu to Advance to Round of 32 in 119th U.S. Amateur Championship

Austin Squires was the last man to make the match-play field in a 27-for-3 playoff on Wednesday morning, eliminated medalist and No. 1 seed Brandon Wu, 22 on Wednesday evening, 2 up, in the Round of 64 of the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club. 

 

Squires, who is No. 146 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), parred the fourth playoff hole on Pinehurst No. 4 to earn the third spot among 27 players who completed 36 holes at 5-over-par 145.  About two hours later, he squared off against Wu, the medalist at 3-under 137 and the No. 11 player in the WAGR. 

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

New Titleist Tour Staff Bag Preview: Part of 2020 Jet Black Collection

The new Titleist Tour Staff Bag, part of the 2020 Jet Black Collection, is making its debut for the FedExCup Playoffs this week, and signals a distinct and modern upgrade on the fairways of the PGA Tour and professional tours around the world. 

 

Styled and designed based on feedback from tour players and their caddies, in addition to input from PGA golf professionals, the new Tour Bag offers a glimpse into Titleist's forthcoming 2020 Jet Black Collection that will feature products ranging from stand bags and cart bags to leather headcovers and umbrellas. 

Branden Wu Leads Weather Delayed Round 2 of 119th U.S. Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club

Brandon Wu backed up an opening round of 5-under-par 65 on Monday with a 2-over 72 on Tuesday to virtually assure himself of earning medalist honors in the weather-delayed 119th U.S. Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club. 

 

Wu, 22, of Scarsdale, N.Y., who helped Stanford University to the 2019 NCAA team championship in May, had flown overnight from Lima, Peru, to Pinehurst after helping the USA capture the mixed-team title in the Pan American Games on Sunday, along with fellow U.S. Amateur competitor Stewart Hagestad.  His Monday round of 65 broke the competitive course record on Course No. 4 at Pinehurst, which reopened in 2018 after a renovation by course architect Gil Hanse. 

Monday, August 12, 2019

Brandon Wu Blitzes Pinehurst No. 4 for Record 65 and Day 1 Lead at 119th U.S. Amateur Championship

Brandon Wu didn't waste much time adjusting to the Sandhills of North Carolina. 

 

Wu completed play in the Pan American Games on Sunday in Lima, Peru, finishing in fourth place individually and helping the mixed USA Team to a gold medal in the four-day event.  Then flew from Lima through Miami, Fla., to Pinehurst, N.C., arriving in mid-morning on Monday.  And shot 5-under-par 65 on Course No. 4 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club for the Day 1 lead in stroke play of the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship. 

Aldila and Mitsubishi Golf Shafts Take Top-3 Spots at 2019 Northern Trust

Aldila and Mitsubishi Golf shafts took home the top-3 spots at last week's Northern Trust, continuing their incredible run of victories and top finishes this season. 

 

Patrick Reed moved to second in the FedExCup Playoff standings, and played a Aldila Rogue Silver 70 in his driver, averaging more than 301-yards off the tee and hitting almost 79-percent of the fairways in his victory. 

Patrick Reed WITB What's In The Bag: The Golf Equipment Reed Used to Win the 2019 Northern Trust

Patrick Reed hadn't won a Tour event since his 2018 Masters victory, but a final round 69 on Sunday was good enough to put him back in the winner's circle, as he won The Northern Trust by one shot over Abraham Ancer. 

 

Reed is also getting hot at the right moment, as a group of 70 players now heads to the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club for the second leg of the FedExCup Playoffs.  And Reed is ranked second in the FedExCup Standings behind only World No. 1 Brooks Koepka. 

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Titleist T-Series Irons (T100, T200, T300) Preview: Powered by Max Impact

The engineering ingenuity that has made Titleist the longstanding No. 1 iron on the PGA Tour delivers three strikingly new iron designs as part of the Titleist T-Series, available for fittings beginning this Thursday, August 8th (and in golf shops August 30th). 

 

Powered by breakthrough technology, including Max Impact for maximum speed and distance control across the face, the new T-Series T100, T200 and T300 models offer a combination of power, performance, playability, and feel unlike anything Titleist has ever designed. 

Titleist 620 CB and MB Irons Preview: Tour Refined Shaping and Pure Forged Feel

For the purists and the shotmakers out there, the new Titleist 620 CB and MB irons carry on Titleist's legacy of delivering tour-proven shot control and unmatched feel in precise cavity back and muscle back forgings. 

 

Available for fittings beginning August 8th (and in golf shops August 30th), 620 CB and MB have been refined based on tour player feedback with improved shaping and even smoother turf interaction. 

Aerotech Golf TiFiber Shafts Win on Korn Ferry Tour and Delivery Path to PGA Tour

Aerotech Golf TiFiber composite shafts drove Zac Blair to victory at the Ellie Mae Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour, earning Blair his PGA Tour card for next season. 

 

Blair played the ultra-premium TiFiber shaft in his Ping driver, as the former Brigham Young University golfer captured his first professional victory and earned his way back onto the Tour. 

Miura Golf Captures Second Win on Korn Ferry Tour in 2019

Miura Golf captures its second victory on the Korn Ferry Tour last week when Zac Blair won the Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae for his first career Korn Ferry Tour Victory. 

 

With the win Blair earned his PGA Tour card and will join brand ambassador Abraham Ancer on Tour as Miura brand ambassadors. 

Thursday, August 1, 2019

PUMA Golf Big Logo Collection Preview: Big Bang Looks for On and Off the Course

PUMA Golf is hoping to make a big splash with their new Big Logo Collection, a head-to-toe assortment of apparel, accessories, and footwear that brings on-trend street fashion to the golf course in a bigger, bolder way than ever before. 

 

The collection draws inspiration from streetwear, focusing on the big logo trend that was first introduced in the '90s, and has recently made a comeback on the runways.  Featuring simple graphics, with big, bold branding, the collection is designed for the style-savvy golfer looking to rock PUMA and make a statement from the links to the streets.