PXG 0311 P GEN8 Irons vs. (2027) Srixon ZXi5 Irons Comparative Review

I took the new 2026 PXG 0311 P GEN8 irons head-to-head against the new 2027 Srixon ZXi5 irons to help you decide which irons will play better for you.  These are two of the newest irons releases this year in the Player's Distance category.

Both irons target golfers who want a combination of distance and forgiveness without giving up a relatively refined look at address.  The PXG is hyped around speed, forgiveness, and adjustable weighting, while the Srixon emphasizes a blend of distance, extraordinary feel, and all-around playability.

JumboMax Golf Grips introduces JMX UltraLong to Innovative Grip Portfolio

JumboMax Golf Grips, the industry leader in golf grip innovation, today announced the launch of the JMX UltraLong grip. This 15-inch golf club grip offers three points of contact instead of the standard two, providing golfers with more control, consistency and comfort. 

“We pride ourselves on using data to provide innovative solutions that help grow the game of golf,” said John Mazzanoble, president of JumboMax Golf Grips. “By offering the JMX UltraLong as a longer grip with more points of contact, we can show golfers how a little creativity can result in a lot of control and consistency for better on-course performance.”

Club Champion and American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Announce Partnership

Club Champion, a leading custom golf club fitting company, today announced a new partnership with the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), a professional organization dedicated to advancing sports medicine and helping athletes of all levels remain active.

 

“Golf is a game people want to play for their entire lives, and an injury shouldn’t necessarily mean the end of that journey,” said Nick Sherburne, Founder of Club Champion. “We’re incredibly excited to partner with AOSSM and its members to help golfers get back to doing something they love. Doctors do the important work of helping patients recover and return to activity safely. Our role is to make sure their equipment fits the golfer they are today, not necessarily the golfer they were before an injury. Together, we have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”

VESSEL Introduces the Player VI Series

Some products introduce a brand.  Others define it.  For VESSEL that product has always been the Player Series.  The Player Series was built on the belief that every detail matters.  With each generation that philosophy has remained the same: refining the experience through purposeful innovation, elevated craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to the golfer.  Player VI is the next chapter.

Today VESSEL introduced the Player VI Series, the sixth generation

of its flagship stand bag lineup.  Headlined by the Player VI and Player

VI Pro, the series reimagines how a premium golf bag organizes, carries, and performs, driven by meaningful innovation rather than

reinvention for its own sake.

Turtleson Congratulates Brand Ambassador Davis Shore on Securing 2027 PGA Tour Card

Turtleson, creators of premium lifestyle and performance apparel for discerning golfers, congratulates brand ambassador Davis Shore on securing his 2027 PGA Tour card. After this weekend’s performance at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, Shore ranks 18th on the Korn Ferry Tour’s Points List and is one of 16 rookies graduating to the PGA Tour next season.

“We are so proud of Davis and the momentous achievement he earned this weekend," said Greg Oakley, co-founder and CEO of Turtleson. "We can’t wait to see him on the PGA Tour next season. Davis has the full support of Team Turtleson behind him as he enters this exciting new chapter of his golf career." 

Stephen Curry and Miura Golf Partner on Unique New Iron Collaboration to Benefit The Underrated Golf Tour

Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s most meticulously designed golf clubs, today announced the release of a brand new iron collaboration with four-time NBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Stephen Curry.

The irons in the Miura x Curry set are inspired by the Miura irons that Curry currently plays, and a portion of the proceeds from their sale will benefit his Underrated Golf Tour. Closely aligned with Miura’s values, the purpose-driven platform is committed to expanding equity, access and opportunity in the game of golf for student-athletes from underrepresented communities and female players.

All 50 States Join USNDP State Junior Team Program

The United States National Development Program (USNDP) today announced that all 50 states have joined the USNDP State Junior Team Program, establishing a nationwide player-development pathway for elite junior golfers well ahead of schedule.

The milestone comes three years after the State Junior Team Program launched with seven pilot states in 2024. Created to expand, strengthen and diversify the pipeline of junior golfers ages 13-18, the program provides athletes with development, competition and talent-identification opportunities within their home states.

Salem Country Club Selected to Host Three Future USGA Championships

Salem Country Club, in Peabody, Mass., has been selected by the USGA to host three future championships, further strengthening the club’s more than 125-year relationship with the Association.

The 2032 U.S. Mid-Amateur, which will mark the 100th anniversary of Salem’s first USGA championship, along with the 2036 U.S. Senior Women’s Open and 2041 U.S. Senior Open, will bring USGA championships back to Salem for the first time since 2017. The three championships will add to the club’s rich history, which includes six previous USGA events.

VESSEL Introduces Limited-Edition Croc Blush Collection in Support of National Breast Cancer Foundation

VESSEL, a leader in premium golf bags and accessories, has announced the Croc Blush Collection, a limited-edition release created in support of National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® (NBCF) for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Built around the message “Walk With Courage,” the collection continues VESSEL’s support of NBCF and its mission to provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer.

Titleist GTS4 Driver vs. Titleist GT4 Driver Comparative Review

The new Titleist GTS4 driver isn't dramatically faster, longer, or lower spinning than the previous GT4 driver.  But it does something arguably a lot more beneficial.  GTS4 produces a tighter, more predictable range of results, particularly when impact starts moving away from center.

GTS4 ball speed was marginally higher than GT4.  Launch and spin were remarkably close between both drivers.  And neither model produced a headline-grabbing advantage over the other on perfect strikes.  However as you're about to see GTS4 delivers other repeatable and significant performance gains that push it to maximum playability for a low spin Titleist driver.

USGA Unveils Upgraded GHIN Mobile App, Offers Easier to Use Interface and Innovative Features

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today unveiled the next iteration of the GHIN^® mobile app presented by Sentry, featuring a comprehensive refresh of the design and innovative new features. The updated user experience focuses on a more streamlined, easier to use navigation flow, while keeping the familiarity and main purpose of the app – score posting – front and center.

Upon updating the GHIN app, users will immediately see a cleaner, more intuitive and consistent design. The user’s Handicap Index^® takes center stage, with both starting a round and posting a score prominently featured as well. Using the GHIN app as a playing companion includes a dramatically simpler setup, faster scoring and stat tracking and enriched course graphics.

Foresight Sports Unveils GC2 Launch Monitor: Incredible Accuracy at Entry Level Price

Revelyst is bringing the Foresight Sports standard of accuracy to more golfers than ever before with the introduction of the all-new GC2. The dual high-speed camera launch monitor  delivers the precision the company is known for at an unprecedented level of accessibility, creating a new entry-point into the Foresight ecosystem at $1,699.

Starting today, interested customers can preorder the GX2 at www.foresightsports.com, as a standalone purchase or as part of a  SIM IN A BOX® Net package. Units will begin shipping between October 9-15.

Cleveland Clinic: Ohioan Bailey Claims Title at The Lido

The competitor in the bucket hat completed a bucket-list task on Thursday on The Lido at the Sand Valley Resort.

Andrew Bailey, 34, of Cleveland, Ohio, a national sales manager for a prominent golf apparel company, became the first from his state to claim the U.S. Mid-Amateur title, defeating 43-year-old Nate Smith, a home builder from Tetonia, Idaho, 5 and 4, in the 36-hole final.

Exceptional Fall Stay-and-Play Golf Packages Await on Florida’s Historic Coast

Florida’s Historic Coast, America’s premier destination for year-round coastal experiences, highlights notable stay-and-play packages this fall that showcase the region’s spectacular golf courses and accommodations.

 

Encompassing the charming historic city of St. Augustine and the upscale shores of Ponte Vedra Beach, the region boasts more than 100 holes of championship golf anchored by three premier destinations: TPC Sawgrass, the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, and World Golf Village.

CityGolf USA Partners with Celebrity Greens to Bring Real Golf Indoors

CityGolf USA, America's first and only full 18-hole indoor golf course operator, today announced a partnership with Celebrity Greens, the premier synthetic golf green and landscape company trusted by over 75 PGA Tour Players, elite athletes, celebrities and avid golfers around the world. Celebrity Greens brings three decades of design expertise to the partnership, in which they will construct the largest realistic indoor golf builds in the United States for CityGolf USA, starting with the Nashville location set to open in Winter 2026.

 

Since 1996, the founders of Celebrity Greens have built a reputation for creating golf environments that look, feel and perform like natural championship surfaces, combining the artistry of traditional golf course architecture with the precision of advanced synthetic turf technology. For CityGolf, Celebrity Greens is applying its proprietary construction methods and meticulous installation standards to bring 18 Fazio Design Technologies-designed green complexes to life indoors, delivering authentic contours, true ball roll, natural shot reception and realistic short-game conditions.

Nate Smith to Face Andrew Bailey in 36-Hole Final at Sand Valley Resort

A home builder from Idaho will face an Ohio-based national sales rep for a prominent golf apparel company for the right to hoist the Robert T. Jones Memorial Trophy as the champion of the 45th U.S. Mid-Amateur. 

Nate Smith, 43, of Tetonia, and Andrew Bailey, 34, of Cleveland, each won a pair of matches on Wednesday at The Lido to set up their 36-hole showdown on Saturday in central Wisconsin. In the semifinals, Smith outlasted Texan Mikel Martinson, 2 and 1, while Bailey defeated 2025 U.S. Open qualifier Matt Vogt, a dentist from Indianapolis, Ind., 4 and 2. 

PING Signs College Standout Kihei Akina to NIL Agreement

BYU sophomore Kihei Akina, who captured NCAA Freshman of the Year honors last season and is playing in this week’s Bank of Utah Championship on a sponsor invite, has signed an agreement to represent PING, company CEO & President John K. Solheim announced today.

The 20-year-old native of Hawaii starred at Lone Peak High School in Alpine, Utah, where he won three individual state titles and led the team to two state championships before joining Brigham Young University in 2025 as one of the most highly recruited players in the country, receiving offers from 50 golf programs. He won twice his freshman season and earned a spot on the 2026 U.S. Walker Cup team. As a 19-year-old, Akina became the youngest winner of the Utah Open Championship in more than 90 years.

45th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship: Meet the Quarterfinalists

The Quarterfinalists for the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at The Lido at Sand Valley Resort are set.

Here's a closer look at the eight player field including local standouts, reinstated professionals, and top amateurs.

Local Caddie Hutchins Among Quarterfinalists at Sand Valley Resort

Don’t be surprised to see a few more PTO requests on Wednesday from the Sand Valley Resort staff and especially the 200-plus caddies still on the property.

Matt Hutchins, a caddie at the central Wisconsin facility hosting the 45th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship this week, has given a sense of pride to everyone involved. Even the longtime caddie master, Vinny Lacerra, snuck away for a few hours to see the 29-year-old from Naples, Fla., deliver a pair of victories on Tuesday at The Lido, including a 1-up decision over former Texas A&M standout Jordan Russell in the Round of 16 while nursing a calf injury.

Yuna Nishimura Earns First LPGA Tour Victory with Callaway Quantum Mini Spinner She Helped Develop

Yuna Nishimura’s won her first LPGA title yesterday with the Callaway Quantum Mini Spinner, a club she helped develop.

Nishimura helped inspire the design of this new club asking Callaway for something with more spin and a steeper landing angle (especially for approaches into par 4s and par 3s) than what she was getting from her 7, 9, and 11 woods.