Friday, August 29, 2025

From End Zone to 18th Green: SWAG Golf Launches Official NFL Licensed Collection Just in Time for Kickoff

SWAG Golf, the leading innovator in high-quality, personalized golf equipment and accessories, is suiting up for the upcoming football season with the release of its exclusive NFL collection headcovers. Featuring all 32 teams, this limited-edition drop lets every football and golf fan represent their favorite franchise on the course in true SWAG style.

The Officially Licensed NFL collection, available August 26, isn’t just a headcover. It's about repping your squad on the course that makes rivals jealous and fellow fans nod in approval. All 32 NFL franchises have the SWAG stamp of approval with bold graphics, irreverent details and Don’t Give A PuttTM attitude stitched into every team mascot and design. 

Design Boot Camp Set for Pinehurst Resort

After the overwhelming success of the inaugural event, the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Foundation will host its second Design Boot Camp at the world-famous Pinehurst Resort, March 9-13, 2026.

The five-day session—a fundraising initiative of the Foundation—will provide aspiring golf course designers and architecture buffs the opportunity to work up close and personal with nine renowned architects on a special site.

LIV Golf Commits to New Orleans City Park

LIV Golf, the global league redefining professional golf through team competition and fan-first experiences, announced a commitment to New Orleans City Park, with the inaugural LIV Golf Louisiana scheduled for June 26-28, 2026.

The announcement was made at a press conference featuring Governor Jeff Landry, LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois, Senate President Cameron Henry, New Orleans & Company CEO Walt Leger, President & CEO of City Park Conservancy Rebecca Dietz, Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Phillip DeVillier, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil, and two-time Masters Champion and RangeGoats GC Captain Bubba Watson.

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Golf Channel Films Presents Tales From The Ryder Cup

Golf Channel Films presents Tales From The Ryder Cup in Partnership with Rolex – an original three-part docuseries detailing the incredible history of one of the most pressure-packed events in all of sports.

It premiers this Sunday, August 31, at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, ahead of the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black outside of New York City on Sept. 26-28, across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.

Foresight Sports Adds Bethpage Black to Simulator Course Library

Foresight Sports, the global leader in launch monitor and golf simulation technology, is proud to announce the addition of the legendary Bethpage Black to its FSX Play simulator course library. Known for its challenging layout and iconic status as a host of one of golf’s major championships, Bethpage Black is now available to simulator golfers worldwide.

Located in Farmingdale, New York, Bethpage Black is one of the most recognizable public golf courses in the world. It has hosted multiple major championships and is set to welcome one of golf’s most prestigious international team competitions this September.

The Real McCoy: Historic USGA Double for Iowa Legend

The Frederick L. Dold Trophy may well be heading to one of golf’s most storied stages. Michael McCoy, one of just 29 men to ever captain the USA Walker Cup Team, claimed the 70th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship on Thursday at Oak Hills Country Club, defeating Greg Sanders, 3 and 2, in the 18-hole final to etch his name into history as the first player to capture both the U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Senior Amateur titles.

His victory comes just days before he and a host of fellow Walker Cup alumni make their way to Cypress Point Club, in Pebble Beach, Calif., where the 50th Walker Cup Match will be contested on Sept. 6-7.

Miura Golf Names Anthony Newville as New President

Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s finest forged golf clubs, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Anthony Newville as the company’s new president.

Newville joins Miura after serving as Chief Operating Officer at True Spec Golf for almost two years. Newville brings with him extensive leadership experience in the golf industry.

Introducing the Cleveland Golf x SWAG RTZ Wedge

When pure contact meets unfiltered creativity, something special happens. Introducing the Cleveland Golf x SWAG RTZ Wedge - a rare release that fuses Cleveland Golf’s performance heritage with SWAG’s bold, signature style.

For those who live for the limited-edition drop, this collection turns up the swagger for a Wedge that delivers both performance and personality.

Harbor Shores Announces Opening of the Wee Course

Harbor Shores, the Lake Michigan shoreline golf destination with its Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course, announces the opening of its next golf attraction, the Wee Course.

This new short pitch-and-putt course, designed by Hall of Fame golfer and 2014 and 2015 KitchenAid Senior PGA Champion, Colin Montgomerie, will open for limited preview play Labor Day weekend. Kids will play for free, and youth programming will be a priority.

American Greens Completes New Putting Course in Chicago

American Greens, a leading synthetic turf sales and installation company, is proud to announce the completion of the new Columbus Park Putting Course in Chicago, Illinois. Designed and built by American Greens for the Chicago Park District and its golf management company, Troon, the new amenity is a free-to-use public putting and short-game park intended to make the game more accessible and fun for everyone.

The new facility, located in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, represents a new short-game recreation concept from American Greens. The 9,000-square-foot installation features a 9-hole mini-putt putting course, a full-size practice putting green, and a dedicated practice chipping green with specialized turf for authentic chip and pitch shots. Uniquely, the park also includes a real sand practice bunker, making it the first American Greens project to combine these four distinct short-game elements into a single, comprehensive public amenity.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

El Macero Country Club Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

El Macero Country Club in El Macero, Calif. will unveil its newly renovated golf course to members on Monday, September 1st following a four-month, multi-million-dollar renovation project. 

The renovation work around the greens will provide members with multiple shot options with enhanced turf conditions, newly designed collection areas and reduced bunker footprints.

Keegan Bradley Announces Six Captains Picks for 2025 Ryder Cup

United States Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley today announced Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Ben Griffin, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas and Cameron Young as his six captain’s picks for the 2025 United States Ryder Cup Team. The 45th Ryder Cup will take place September 23-28 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English and Bryson DeChambeau qualified via points, which concluded on August 17.

Five Iron Golf Opens 4th Location in Chicago

Five Iron Golf, the global leader in indoor golf and entertainment, has acquired the indoor golf business, Golf the Green, and has re-opened it under the Five Iron brand in Bucktown, Chicago, making it the company’s fourth Chicago location. The Bucktown acquisition builds on Five Iron’s recent takeover streak, which includes the integration of stores in Kirkland, WA; Minneapolis, MN; and Shaker Heights, OH. Together, these strategic moves expand Five Iron’s reach into key markets while reinforcing its signature blend of cutting-edge technology, elevated hospitality, and community-driven atmosphere.

The Bucktown facility features nine Golfzon simulators. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the simulators offer a visually immersive experience, while a moving swing plate recreates real-world lies to bring authenticity to both practice and play. Together, these features create an environment where golfers can train with precision or simply enjoy the game in a new way. With Golfzon simulators featuring courses like Bethpage Black and Pebble Beach, the Bucktown venue offers opportunities for both practice and play, alongside Five Iron’s signature mix of social and competitive formats.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Ryder Cup Buzz: Exploring Public Golf Across New York State

Attention from golf fans and travelers alike is turning to the 2025 Ryder Cup, professional golf’s premier international competition between the United States and Europe, set for the end of September at Bethpage State Park on Long Island.

As summer winds down, the early fall makes for a great time for players to find their new favorite course or revisit some classic spots for the game across the state. New York’s stunning collection of golf courses integrate the natural landscape into each hole, with rolling green hills and distant mountain peaks that tower over winding rivers and streams, creating breathtaking scenery to keep visitors coming back for more.

L.A.B. Golf Introduces First Heel-Shafted Putter - OZ.1i HS

L.A.B. Golf, renowned for pioneering Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) technology in putting, today introduced its latest innovation in the putter category— OZ.1i HSHS, short for “Heel Shaft,” is the result of several years of research and development dedicated to combining L.A.B. technology with a heel-shafted putter.


 

“Lie Angle Balance is so much more than where the shaft goes into the head, and golfers are going to feel that when they try OZ.1i HS,” said L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn. “It looks a lot like a traditional putter, but it performs like a L.A.B. This is a huge step toward our mission of helping every golfer putt better.”

Turtleson Unveils New Season Essentials with Fall 2025 Collection

Turtleson, creators of striking, sophisticated apparel for discerning customers who appreciate exceptional style and wearability, unveiled its fall apparel line today. 

The collection delivers a fresh lineup of wardrobe staples, layering pieces and outerwear for men and women as they enter the crisp fall season.

Formed for Feel: Cleveland Golf Introduces CBZ Wedges with Z-Alloy

Cleveland Golf is once again setting a new standard in short game innovation with the launch of the all-new CBZ Wedge with Z-Alloy. For the first time, this proprietary material is being featured in a cavity back design, making it the brand's most advanced game-improvement model to date.

The latest wedge introduces a new recipe for performance, expertly blending the soft, responsive feel of a blade with the enhanced forgiveness of a cavity back. The result is a modern design that delivers versatility, consistency, and control where it matters most.

Monday, August 25, 2025

NGF Short Game: Golf’s $100 Million Phone Problem

If you’ve spent any time on golf social media lately, you’ve probably seen a skit lampooning the ridiculous calls that pro shop staff field each day. “What time does the sun set?” “Is it raining there right now?” “Are people wearing shorts today?” Parody videos like these have racked up millions of views, and even helped Hermitage Golf Course in Tennessee gain 100,000 Instagram and TikTok followers, by turning golf’s phone culture into comedic relief.

It’s easy to laugh at them, but those of us who’ve worked in a pro shop and managed the phone lines know there’s an uncomfortable truth and frustration behind these reels, and that the humor distracts from a not-so-funny industry problem: golf facilities hemorrhaging resources on avoidable (and often trivial) calls, diverting staff from higher-value touch points and revenue-generating activities.

VENTUS Trusted by 2025 Season Ending Championship

Fujikura was once again trusted as the number one performance golf shaft at the season-ending event in Atlanta, Georgia, where the brand's flagship VENTUS line helped drive the winner to an enthralling victory.

Having made history last month with its 'Clean Sweep' as the first specialist driver brand to have been in the winner's bag at all four major tournaments, Fujikura has further cemented its position as the global leader in golf shaft innovation, with VENTUS continuing to be the preferred choice among the game's elite in the biggest tournaments.

U.S. Senior Women’s Open Crown Marks Historic First for Wales’ Becky Morgan

The roller coaster ride across San Diego Country Club in Sunday’s final round of the 7th U.S. Senior Women’s Open mimicked the moguls that characterize the fairways. And when the up-and-down journey for all the contenders ended, Becky Morgan became the first player from Wales to win a USGA championship.

There was no such thing as a clean scorecard on this demanding day. The key was to bounce back from mistakes. And Morgan did that brilliantly, erasing two bogeys with five birdies and several key par-saving putts for a closing-round 70 to finish 72 holes at 7-under-par 285 for a dominant six-stroke victory over five-time USGA champion Juli Inkster, who earned a runner-up finish in this event for the third time.