Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Madinaty Golf Club Shines Under Spotlight in Egypt's First International Series Event

Madinaty Golf Club delivered superb course conditions for the Asian Tour’s ground-breaking International Series Egypt event this month – which marked the first time the Tour had visited the country.

American Andy Ogletree secured his first professional title, winning the US$1.5 million International Series tournament at Madinaty Golf Club in Cairo. The former amateur star shot a final round of eight-under-par 62 to finish at the top of the leaderboard, just ahead of Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger, who shot 63.

PGA National Resort Offers Exciting South Florida Winter Getaway Offers

PGA National Resort – South Florida’s world-class golf, vacation,  culinary, events and spa destination – is offering vacation packages catered to golf groups as well as those seeking winter escapes to sunny South Florida.

Starting at $659 (per person, per day, double occupancy), the value-laden “Gold Golf” package includes one round of golf daily on The Fazio, The Match, The Estate, The Champion (with surcharge) or The Palmer (with surcharge) courses along with luxury accommodations. Guests can also take advantage of unlimited range balls as well as access to the resort’s state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club.

Original Penguin Brand Ambassador Cameron Smith Captures Australian PGA Championship

Original Penguin by Munsingwear, within the golf division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., congratulates brand ambassador Cameron Smith for winning his third Australian PGA Championship.

With the victory, Smith continues his whirlwind year, including setting the PGA Tour scoring record at the Sentry Tournament of Champions to go along with impressive wins at THE PLAYERS Championship and his first major at The Open Championship at St. Andrews.

Galvin Green Appoints New North America General Manager

Galvin Green, the leading high-performance golf apparel brand that has seen an impressive 54% growth in sales of its long-lasting garments in the North American market over the past year, has appointed Lou Delfino as its new General Manager in the region.

Lou, who joined the apparel brand with the largest depth of sustainable clothing for men and women golfers almost two years ago, has been promoted to the role from Sales Director and will manage the Galvin Green operation in the world’s largest golf market from his current base in Milton, GA.

Monday, November 28, 2022

World's Best Golfers Finish Strong with Fujikura

As the global golf season officially came to a close following the DP World Tour action in Dubai last week, Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts finishes another successful year on tour. Two Major Championship winners, the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup winner along with a DP World Tour season title and World Number One, in 2022 – only the best chose Fujikura.

After a spectacular Sunday finish in Dubai, the current World Number One claimed his fourth DP World Tour rankings title, capping off another successful season on tour for the Northern Irishman. After a season which included three PGA Tour victories, the FedEx Cup title and multiple top-10 finishes, the European Number One has trusted the combination of the VENTUS 6X Black in his driver and VENTUS Black 9X in his 5-wood throughout the year, along with VENTUS in his 3-wood and driving iron in selected events.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

St Andrews Practice Facility Transformed with Toptracer Range

In just two short months, St Andrews Links has seen dramatic results at its range facility through the new installation of Toptracer Range - a move which has led to higher usage from golfers of all ages thanks to the innovative, experiential offering now available at The Home of Golf.

As part of a long-term partnership between the world’s number 1 range technology and the world-famous St Andrews Links, Toptracer Range has completely transformed the practice facilities on-site.

Club Champion Launches Incredible Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deal

Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, today announces a Black Friday deal that will excite golfers looking to cap their year off with a great golf experience. From November 23 – 28, golfers can book the industry’s best full bag fitting session for just $100 with an equipment purchase. The fittings can be booked for any date prior to January 31, 2023, and at any location.

This 3.5-hour fitting appointment typically costs $400 and covers every aspect of your golf equipment from the driver to the putter. The in-depth process is the best value in the industry even at $400, but this deal will make it a steal for a limited time. As an added bonus, all other fitting types, including the popular 1.5-hour driver fitting session, will be just $50 during this promotion.

Garsen Putter Grips Achieves 59th Tour Win at CME Group Tour Championship

Leading wire to wire, the New Zealand native fired a final round 2-under 70 to claim a 2 shot victory at the LPGA CME Group Tour Championship while using a Garsen Quad Tour putter grip. The champion has now claimed 3 LPGA Tour wins this season while using a Garsen grip as well as won The Race to CME Globe, The Rolex Player of the Year, and led the LPGA in scoring average and strokes gained putting. Adding to the recent LPGA BMW Ladies Championship and PGA Tour Houston Open victories, this now totals 59 tour wins for Garsen.

The Quad Tour is Garsen’s most traditional line of grips. The overriding structure of this grip includes a trapezoid design that is wider on the front of the grip than the bottom and slightly narrower than most traditional putting grips.

This narrow trapezoid shape puts the grip more in the player’s fingertips. This gives the player a very specific feel and connection to the rotation of the putter face during the entire putting stroke.

Available in both tapered and non-tapered versions as well as pistol in both smooth and patterned textures, the Quad Tour offers a perfect feel for every player.

Cobra T-Rail Irons 2023 Review

Did you ever see Mikey from the Life cereal commercials?  He's a kid who apparently hates everything but when he tries Life cereal "He Likes It, He Likes It!"

Well that's kinda how a lot of players will feel about the new 2023 Cobra T-Rail irons.  Hybrid irons aren't the traditional irons most of us played growing up.  But T-Rail advantages of effortless distance and ease of use will make them appealing to all skill levels.

Monday, November 21, 2022

Gimme Simulators Announces Holiday Savings on Two Indoor Simulator Packages

Ace Indoor Golf, the industry leader in home golf simulator hardware, design, consultation and installations, announces two enticing Holiday Season DIY Home Simulator specials on its Gimme Simulators website.

One offers an attractive entry-level price point but with no shortage of high-tech features, while the other delivers top-in-class hardware and launch monitor technology.

Softspikes Wins in Sea Island

The winner of the 2022 RSM Classic in Saint Simons Island, Georgia trusted Softspikes to capture his first PGA Tour victory.

It was a cold weekend in Georgia but that didn’t stop the competition from heating up. The winner shot a blistering 64 in his final round and birdied two out of the last 3 holes to hold off his competition. This was the first win on tour for the 28-year-old Canadian.

Escape to South Florida Golfing Paradise with Package at Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

Steeped in a rich country club tradition are two legendary 18-hole championship golf courses in Aventura at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa.

Originally designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., both the Soffer and Miller have been re-imagined by famous golf icon Raymond Floyd, and have played host to numerous South Florida PGA and LPGA championships.

ECCO Golf Ambassador Lydia Ko Wins LPGA Tour Finale to Secure Race to CME Global Title

ECCO Golf Ambassador Lydia Ko secured her 19th career victory at the LPGA CME Tour Championship. Ko delivered a clinical performance at Tiburon Golf Club, in Florida, finishing 17-under-par to win by two shots.

Ko’s victory this week means that the ECCO Golf ambassador not only takes home the LPGA’s biggest-ever winner’s check, but also secures Race to the CME Globe, Rolex Player of the Year award, LPGA money list title, and the Vare Trophy which is awarded to the player with the lowest average score across the entire season.

True Spec Golf Black Friday Deals

Gift for a golfer? Spoiling yourself? However you choose to take advantage of True Spec’s Black Friday deals, don’t wait, these offers expire Monday, November 28th.

True Spec Golf, the worldwide leader in custom club fitting and building, is offering 50% off all fittings. Just use promo code ‘BFCM50′ when booking. These tremendous savings can only be redeemed online at truespecgolf.com.

Adam Svensson Captures First PGA Tour Victory Sporting PUMA Golf Footwear and Apparel

PUMA GOLF up-and-comer Adam Svensson braved the cold weather and a tight race for the lead to capture his first PGA TOUR victory at the RSM Classic at St. Simon’s Island.

Svensson caught fire in his final two rounds, shooting an eight-under-par 62 on Saturday and a six-under 64 on Sunday, including birdies on 16 and 17 to avoid a four-way playoff and secure an invitation to the 2023 Masters, as well as the PGA Championship and a two-year exemption on TOUR.

Another Stellar Season for Tour Edge Exotics on the 2022 PGA Tour Champions

Tour Edge finished the 2022 PGA TOUR Champions season by being in the bag for their third straight Schwab Cup season title.

The 2022 Schwab Cup champion was playing a 22-degree Exotics C721 Hybrid in Phoenix this past weekend for the championship. He’s been playing the award-winning Exotics C721 hybrid since September of 2021 and plays it for specific course setups. He is not contracted to play any Tour Edge clubs.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Trinity Forest Golf Club Awarded Pair of USGA Junior Championships

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Trinity Forest Golf Club, in Dallas, Texas, as the host site for the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and the 2031 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. Scheduled for July 21-26, 2025, the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur will be the club’s first USGA championship.

“We are very proud to welcome Trinity Forest as a USGA championship host,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “The U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Girls’ Junior have not only become two of our fastest-growing championships, but they have served as pathways to great achievement in the game, and we look forward to bringing the world’s best juniors to this terrific course for the first time.”

16 Invited to 2023 Walker Cup Practice Session

The USGA’s International Team Selection Committee has invited 16 players to attend a practice session Dec. 15-18 for the 2023 Walker Cup Match. The three days of practice will be held in Jupiter, Fla.

The following 16 players have accepted invitations to the practice session (with college affiliation).

Garsen Putter Grips Captures 58th Tour Win

Leading wire to wire, the Utah native fired a final round 1-under 69 to claim a 4 shot victory at the PGA Tour Houston Open while using a Garsen Ultimate putter grip. The champion has now claimed 5 PGA Tour wins all using a Garsen grip. Adding to the recent LPGA BMW Ladies Championship victory, this now totals 58 tour wins for Garsen.

The larger size, half-rounded, half hexagon design of the Garsen Ultimate gives the player multiple flat surfaces on the front of the grip and a rounded bottom to allow the fingers to cradle the bottom. The softer, textured feel of this grip also caters to many players who like larger, non-tapered grips.

PXG x Nick Jonas Collection Has Arrived

PXG is pleased to announce the official drop of its first-ever apparel collaboration, the PXG X NJ Capsule Collection. Teaming up with global pop icon and self-proclaimed golf nut Nick Jonas, the collection delivers a modern, golf-inspired fashion lineup perfect for the golf course or anywhere you choose to play.

“I am beyond thrilled to finally release this collection and provide our customers and Nick’s fans with a golf apparel and accessories collection that marries fashion and function,” said Renee Parsons, President and Executive Creative Director of PXG Apparel. “From the highest quality performance materials and custom colorways to carefully chosen logo placement and impeccable fit and feel, the PXG x Nick Jonas Collection embodies golf lifestyle, the way myself and Nick envision it.”

Shot Scope Launches Branding and Customization Program for Laser Rangefinders

Shot Scope (www.shotscope.com), a leading international manufacturer of GPS-based distance tracking and game performance systems, today introduced a branding and customization program for laser rangefinders.

Shot Scope’s custom rangefinder program now allows golf and country clubs to customize rangefinders for their members, as well as sell them as tournament and corporate/charity outing gifts. In addition, professional and amateur golf tournaments, collegiate teams, event sponsors, golf resort destinations and others can now connect their brand with golfers who utilize rangefinders to drive their performance on the golf course.

Wilson Staff Player Padraig Harrington Finishes Season with Victory at Charles Schwab Cup Championship

Wilson Sporting Goods Co., the club maker with more Major wins with its irons than any other brand, celebrates Padraig Harrington’s victory at Charles Schwab Cup Championship held in Phoenix, Ariz. at Phoenix Country Club.

Harrington shot rounds of 66-64-62-65 to finish -27 at 257, a new PGA TOUR Champions record.

Bandon Dunes Resort Using Technology to Create Exceptional Player Experiences

This week the extraordinarily beautiful and challenging Bandon Dunes Resort will be sharing how they are using technology to create exceptional player experiences while optimizing efficiency in a stellar live webinar taking place on Thursday, 17 November at 10am PST. Their unwavering focus on building superb on-course experiences has resulted in the resort being a bucket list destination for many golfers, regularly featured in the Top 100. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best!

Expert guest Jeff Simonds, Assistant General Manager and Senior Director of Operations, Bandon Dunes Resort, will be sharing his insights into how Bandon Dunes is using technology and automation, new tools and processes, to create exceptional on-course experiences for their golfers, while improving operational efficiency, helping their team to achieve more, with less – saving valuable labor hours and allowing them time to focus on on-course service excellence.

Ashworth Golf Apparel Returns to US Marketplace

Newtimes Group, a global leader of retail supply chain management, today announced the iconic Ashworth Golf Apparel Brand will return to the US marketplace, with plans for a new innovative and classic line of golf polos, bottoms, outwear and accessories throughout 2023.

Revered by passionate players since 1987, Ashworth is the original, authentic golf apparel brand.  It is this distinction and extraordinary heritage that sets the brand apart, as it is born off an innate understanding of the golfer’s movements. Ashworth is backed by a decades-long reputation for creating golf clothes that deliver a full range of motion and comfort all day.

L.A.B. Golf Launches LINK.1 FIRST RUN Putters

L.A.B. Golf has launched LINK.1 FIRST RUN, a release of 500 individually serialized putters that honor the most popular putter shape of all time.

“We created LINK.1 for every golfer that loves the idea of using this timeless shape but doesn’t make enough putts with it,” said L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn. “LINK.1 is better for the simple reason that it has Lie Angle Balance and will stay square by itself like all L.A.B. Golf putters. We couldn’t be more excited about this launch, which is why we wanted to offer a first run for our die-hard fans.”

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

New Miura MC-502 Irons Released

Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s finest forged golf clubs, today unveiled their highly anticipated MC-502 Muscle Cavity iron.

While Miura’s newest iron shares the DNA of its predecessor, the highly regarded MC-501, the MC-502 showcases increased face progression (less offset) with a softer, more rounded top line and toe profile. The result is an iron which is easy to align while delivering more confidence to the golfer at address. The Miura design team worked tirelessly to improve the turf interaction of the MC-502. With the iconic leading edge “Y” grind in place, a precise and calculated increase to the camber of the sole has elevated the performance of our latest model.

Occano Breathes New Life into Arnold Palmer Signature Course

Starting at the end of November, golfers at Occano will be greeted with a refreshed layout at the Arnold Palmer Signature Course, which is situated along the Albemarle Sound of North Carolina. Partnering with Arnold Palmer Design Company and Signet Golf Associates, Occano, a new real estate community developed by Dilweg, aims to bring the course back to its elevated status that earned recognition by Golf Digest as America’s Ninth Best New Private Course in 2009.

“The Arnold Palmer Signature Course, combined with the picturesque setting on the Albemarle Sound, make playing the course a unique experience,” said Michael C. Parah Sr., PGA, General Manager of Occano. “As we continue to make significant enhancements across the community, we’re excited about the golf course renovation and can’t wait to unveil the finished project to our residents and guests.”

Justin Timberlake and 8AM Golf Re-imagine Par-3 Golf

Justin Timberlake and his partners at 8AM Golf are pleased to announce their investment in 3’s, an innovative new concept in golf entertainment that combines accessible, Par-3 golf with cutting-edge hospitality and entertainment amenities for golfers and non-golfers alike.

3’s was founded in 2019 by restaurant and hospitality specialist Davis Sezna, with the first location opening in Greenville, South Carolina in 2020. As the newest company in the 8AM Golf portfolio, 3’s will work with local partners to bring its innovative concept to major metro areas across the United States in the months to come.

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Arccos Golf Announces Limited Edition Smoke Black Friday Bundle: Gen3+ Sensors and Arccos Link $100 Off Starting November 18th

Arccos Golf has announced a Black Friday deal you don't want to miss.  Starting on November 18th you can get the limited edition Smoke Gen3+ sensors and Arccos Link for $100 off.

Gen3+ sensors detect your shots while ignoring practice swings and locate you precisely on any of 40,000+ courses in the world.  Together with Arccos Link, a device that clips to your belt or pocket, you can track your shots without needing a smartphone in your pocket.

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Club Champion Launches 3-Day Pre-Black Friday Sale

It’s the season of savings! Club Champion is offering a 15% bonus on denominations up to $1,000 on every gift card purchase between November 13-15. Golfers can treat themselves or others to a little extra toward a better golf game.

Considered the top custom club fitter worldwide, Club Champion offers Tour-quality club fittings and custom-built clubs for every skill level. Each state-of-the-art fitting studio houses over 50,000 hittable head and shaft combinations from over 60 golf manufacturers, alongside the best technology and talent the industry has to offer. Customers can get a head start on their holiday shopping or on their golf game for next season with custom clubs built specifically for them.

Thursday, November 10, 2022

STITCH® Golf Launches 2022 Holiday Capsule Collection

STITCH Golf announces the launch of the men’s 2022 Holiday Capsule collection- a perfect combination of style, function, and fashion by fusing traditional golf aesthetics with advanced fabrications.

“We created the upscale 2022 Holiday Capsule Collection for comfort and performance while staying true to our roots,” stated Brad King, CEO of STITCH. “This collection re-emphasizes the importance we place on versatility including classic wardrobe necessities from layering pieces to pants that easily allows one to transition from the fairways to the boardroom.”

FootJoy Holiday Gift Guide 2022

FootJoy, the leader in golf wearables, has everything you need to pick the perfect gift for every golfer on your list this holiday season.

Whether you’re shopping for the casual golfer or the competitive player in your family, let FJ help you find the perfect gift for the golfers in your life.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Holiday the G/FORE Way

Luxury lifestyle brand and golf footwear innovator, G/FORE is excited to announce the release of their 2022 Holiday Gift Guide and Catalog.

The holidays are coming in hot and G/FORE has the perfect presents FORE everyone on your list this year. The Holiday Gift Guide and Catalog, out now, feature exclusive new styles that customers can explore only online at gfore.com, on their new site gfore.co.uk, or at their flagship store in Palm Beach, FL.

55+ Hours of Golf Coverage Across Four Events Presented on Golf Channel and Peacock This Week

NBC Sports will present more than 55+ hours of golf coverage this week across four events on GOLF Channel, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

Headline events include the PGA TOUR’s Cadence Bank Houston Open and the LPGA Tour’s Pelican Women’s Championship.

PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons Celebrates 247th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day with Video Tribute and $10M Match

PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons is a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. As a veteran owned company, PXG is proud to pay tribute to our nation’s finest and commemorate the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Birthday and Veterans Day this holiday season.

Standing apart from other military branches, the U.S. Marine Corps is the only branch of service to commemorate its birthday. In honor of its 247th year, and in celebration of Veterans Day, Parsons has released his annual U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Salute.

PXG Continues Expansion with First Indiana Custom Fitting and Retail Store

PXG, a global research and development company dedicated to creating the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel, has opened its first Indiana-based retail store. A state-of-the-art facility, PXG Indianapolis will enable the brand to deliver its unique direct-to-consumer golf club fitting and shopping experience in a prime golf market.

“Indianapolis is an exceptional location for PXG’s newest retail store,” PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons stated. “The new location is the latest in a series of store openings that will further enable us to provide our PXG Troops with easy access to the absolute best, personalized golf experience in the business.”

Monday, November 7, 2022

Atlanta Athletic Club Completes Riverside Course Renovation

The Atlanta Athletic Club (AAC) has completed the renovation of its Riverside Course. Golf course architect Tripp Davis re-envisioned the routing, playing strategy, and visual quality of this storied course set alongside the Chattahoochee River.

The renovation of the course had three principal goals: completely update the course infrastructure from tee to green to allow for heightened playing conditions; accentuate the beautiful Riverside terrain in a more natural way; and enhance the playing interest and enjoyment for members and high-level players alike.

USGA and R&A Announce 2023 Rules of Golf Update

The USGA and The R&A have unveiled a regular update to the Rules of Golf as they continue to make the Rules easier to understand and apply. The new Rules will go into effect on January 1, 2023.

The 2023 edition continues the modernization process, with an emphasis on both inclusion and sustainability. For the first time, the modified Rules for players with disabilities have been fully incorporated into the playing rules without the need to adopt a local rule. The governing bodies, supported by longstanding partner Rolex, will also promote digital and mobile app access to the Rules while significantly reducing the production and distribution of more than 4 million printed books.

Mizuno Releases 2023 RB Tour - Most Tested Tour Performance Balls Ever

After the success of the previous RB Tour range, Mizuno set two research and development teams the task of working together to enhance the original design. 99 prototypes and 3-years of exhaustive testing later, Mizuno has created a golf ball that provides golfers with the perfect harmony of dimple configuration, construction, compression and cover.

"The ultimate difference with the new RB Tour has been the time spent working on the prototypes. 3-years of player, robot and greenside feedback across every possible performance attribute. Via parallel R&D teams - our original ball group in Japan, backed up by a new unit in Atlanta US," says David Llewellyn - Director of R&D, Mizuno USA.

Tour Edge's Bernhard Langer Wins Playoff Event TimberTech Championship in Grand Fashion

Tour Edge staff player Bernhard Langer added to his legacy Sunday at the TimberTech Championship in his hometown of Boca Raton with his 44th PGA TOUR Champions victory.

Langer moves within one of Hale Irwin’s record 45 PGA TOUR Champions titles.

Cleveland Golf Announces New HB Soft Milled Putter Line

Cleveland Golf®, is proud to introduce the new HB SOFT Milled line of putters. Discover how milling is available for all with the HB SOFT Milled, officially launching on Nov. 18, 2022.

“The HB SOFT Milled putter line delivers milled precision at a remarkable value,” said Haley Wian, Business Planning Manager at Cleveland Golf. “With a variety of head shapes, alignment options, and a fitting system to match any stroke type, there is an HB SOFT Milled putter to help upgrade your putting performance.”

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Cobra Golf Launches New T-Rail Hybrid Irons with New H.O.T.. Face Technology

Cobra Golf®, a leader in golf club innovation, today released its third generation T-RAIL hybrid-iron combo set. The next evolution of T-RAIL is the latest COBRA product to debut H.O.T Face Technology that delivers next level ball speed and distance.

The new version continues to utilize a hollow, hybrid-iron shape with innovative Hollow Baffler Split Rail Technology, giving players an impressive combination of high launch, longer distance, and extreme forgiveness.

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Galvin Green Unveils New Limited Edition Cool Collection

To add more flare to the fairways, leading high-performance apparel brand Galvin Green has introduced a new premium COOL COLLECTION of garments in refreshing colorways and patterns designed to appeal to serious golfers.

Ideal for those looking to brighten up their golfing wardrobe throughout Autumn and Winter, the latest range from the innovative Swedish brand features a versatile water-resistant jacket; warm full-zip sweatshirt; plus four stylish and highly breathable shirts in the fashionable Cool Grey color with bold shades of Orange in distinctively different prints.

True Spec San Diego Opens at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, announced that they have partnered with Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California. True Spec San Diego is open to golf enthusiasts as of November 1st and is the latest undertaking in a series of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent venues around the country.

The premium facility features outdoor fittings operated by one of True Spec’s signature state-of-the-art mobile fitting units equipped with Foresight GCQuad technology. True Spec’s brand-agnostic fitting matrix has more than 50,000 club head and shaft combinations from every major equipment manufacturer which helps its master fitters find the best equipment to improve a player’s game. Each club will be custom built at True Spec’s Scottsdale headquarters to the exact specifications derived from the fitting process.

Phoenix Country Club to Host PGA Tour Champions Charles Schwab Cup Championship

Phoenix Country Club will host the PGA TOUR Champions Charles Schwab Cup Championship next Thursday – Sunday, November 10 – 13. The final event of the PGA TOUR Champions season, and the third and final event of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, will feature the top 36 golfers in the standings and determine the annual Charles Schwab Cup Champion.

Steven Alker currently leads in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, with Pádraig Harrington, Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly, and Miguel Angel Jiménez rounding out the top five. World Golf Hall of Fame member Bernhard Langer, who secured his record-sixth Charles Schwab Cup in 2021, will be back again this year at Phoenix Country Club. Other notable golfers to secure spots in the season-ending event include Darren Clarke, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk and Retief Goosen.

TMRW Sports Adds All-Star Investors

TMRW Sports, which is focused on building progressive approaches to sports, media, and entertainment, has announced its initial investor group, an influential roster of icons across sports and entertainment matched with business titans in technology, sports, media, and finance. The institutional investment was co-led by Connect Ventures and 25madison Ventures.

The investment group’s sports experience includes team ownership in every major league and ranges across F1, NFL, NBA, Premier League, MLB, NHL, MLS, tennis, esports, surfing, and golf with a combined social reach of nearly 500 million followers across Twitter and Instagram. The announcement was made by Mike McCarley, founder and CEO, TMRW Sports (pronounced “tomorrow sports”), who unveiled the formation of the company in August with co-founders Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, as well as early investor Dick Ebersol.

The Golf Architecture of Donald Ross - A Study of the Work of America's Greatest Golf Course Designer by Bradford A Becken Jr.

Bradford A. Becken, Jr.,Donald Ross Society president since 2018, has authored and presented a detailed analysis of Ross’ work relying on approximately 1,500 hole and green and routing drawings that still exist and having played and extensively photographed each one. Starting with the opening of Oakley CC in 1901, Donald Ross, the most important North American architect has 420 design and redesign golf courses to his credit. 370 courses remain today in the US and Canada. The book looks at Ross’ design characteristics and also discusses the restoration movement of Ross’ courses that began in the 1980’s.

The new golf architecture book entitled, “The Golf Architecture of Donald Ross – A Study of the Work of America’s Greatest Golf Course Designer” is published by Classics of Golf and is available for purchase in a limited edition copy for $395.00 and eBook for $49.95 direct at www.classicsofgolf.com.  Book specifications: 9” x 12” with 384 pages and a limited-edition of 500 copies, signed and numbered by the author.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

GOLF Magazine Announces the 2022 Inductees for the World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame

GOLF Magazine announced its newest inductees into the World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame. The 2022 class includes legendary instructors Randy Smith, Mike McGetrick and the late Ben Doyle.

The ceremony to induct this year’s honorees will be held on Monday, November 14th at GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers Retreat, at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Chicago Golf Club to Host 2033 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica and 2036 Walker Cup

The USGA has announced that Chicago Golf Club, in Wheaton, Ill., will be the host site for the 2033 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica and the 2036 Walker Cup Match. The historic club has previously hosted 12 USGA championships, most recently the inaugural U.S. Senior Women’s Open in 2018.

“The history of the USGA and American golf can’t be told without Chicago Golf Club, and just over 125 years after hosting its first USGA championship, we’re thrilled to announce our return for two additional significant events,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “With the tremendous support of its members and some of the game’s most iconic architecture, we’re confident that Chicago Golf Club will deliver memorable moments and an opportunity for golf fans around the world to see one of America’s finest golf venues.”

Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club to Host 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, in Nichols Hills, Okla., will be the host site of the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball, which will take place from May 10-14.

The club hosted the 1953 U.S. Amateur, when future U.S. Open champion Gene Littler defeated Dale Morey, 1 up, in the final match. Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club has also held qualifiers for the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur.