Friday, November 8, 2024

LAB Golf DF3 Putter Review

Let me start off by saying I’m legit shocked how much I like the LAB Golf DF3 putter.

Not because I didn’t expect to. In fact it was a top-3 putter for me at a recent Club Champion putter fitting.  At my fitting however I couldn’t get past the unconventional looks and went with a traditional blade.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Foresight Sports and Volition America’s Partner Up to Design New Custom QuadMAX Launch Monitor

Foresight Sports, a Revelyst brand and the leader in premium optical launch monitor and golf simulation technology, is proud to announce its partnership with Volition America, a movement dedicated to celebrating American patriotism through innovative apparel and accessories. Together, Foresight Sports and Volition America have created a custom edition of the QuadMAX launch monitor, paying tribute to U.S. military veterans and embodying the spirit of giving back. This collaboration is a testament to both companies’ shared values of excellence, patriotism, and unity.

The Foresight Sports x Volition America QuadMAX Launch Monitor Collaboration will be available starting Nov.11 at Foresightsports.com/Volition for $19,999 MSRP. As a special Veterans Day offer, consumers purchasing during the first week of sale will receive a complimentary Bushnell Golf Tour V5 Patriot Pack laser rangefinder.

TrackMan Launches NEXT Golf Tour Season Three

In today’s golf world, where exploding purses and made-for-TV spectacles benefit players who are already superstars, the NEXT Golf Tour offers a sharp contrast: This is a place for grinders chasing their pro golf dreams, competing on the same courses anyone can play at any Trackman-powered indoor golf center.

Following an exciting sophomore season last winter, Trackman has announced the return of the NEXT Golf Tour for Season 3. Round 1 tees off on December 11, with sign-ups opening on Nov. 27 at NEXTGolfTour.com.

THIRD EYE BLIND to Perform at 2025 PGA Show

Award-winning American rock band THIRD EYE BLIND was announced today as the headline artist for the second annual PGA Show Winter Jam, an after-hours concert experience, on Thursday evening, January 23, 2025, in the concert lounge of THE | RETREAT, located in Hall E of the Orange County Convention Center. 


Registered PGA Show attendees will receive complimentary admission to enjoy performances by headliner THIRD EYE BLIND and opening acts Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe and DJ Spencer Ludwig. Doors open at the conclusion of exhibit hall hours, beginning at 6 p.m. with the concert starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert is not open to the public.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Bridgestone Golf Collab with Period Correct Celebrates Golf and Car Culture

Bridgestone Golf today announced a collaboration with fashion car culture brand Period Correct on the launch of a limited-edition golf and lifestyle apparel collection. The premium DRIVE capsule of unisex shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more is available now exclusively at BridgestoneGolf.com.

 

Period Correct’s position as a car culture fashion brand that focuses on automotive nostalgia and timeless aesthetics made it a natural partner for a collaboration with Bridgestone Golf, whose parent company has been a leader in the automotive category for nearly 100 years. Specifically, the exclusive collection celebrates vintage Bridgestone advertising campaigns that connect the company’s influence in both car and golf culture. 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Stitch Golf Unveils First-Ever Golf Shoe: SL Pace

Stitch Golf, a leader in premium golf apparel, bags and accessories, is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated first golf shoe: SL Pace.  Crafted to elevate both performance and comfort on the course, this meticulously engineered shoe marries luxurious full-grain leather with advanced design features, making it the ultimate choice for golfers seeking style, durability, and functionality. 

“We’re thrilled to introduce the SL Pace, engineered with the same passion and attention to detail that defines all Stitch products,” said Brad King, CEO of Stitch Golf. “Our customers demand products that blend style with high performance, and this shoe does just that, offering unparalleled comfort, durability, and stability to help golfers look and feel their best on the course.”

Vokey Design WedgeWorks Introduces K* Lob Wedge

The Vokey Design WedgeWorks K* lob wedge, a popular grind on Tour with some of the game’s best players, is now available for the first time through WedgeWorks. The grind is ideal for the player with a neutral to shallow attack angle who plays on a variety of turf conditions. 


Like all Vokey Design grinds, K* is a product of the collaboration between Master Craftsman Bob Vokey, Vokey Tour Representative Aaron Dill and the best players in the world. The K* Grind originated from player requests to modify the sole of the popular Low Bounce K Grind lob wedge. Instead of the full, smooth sole of the K Grind, the sole of the K* Grind features a steeper pre-wear on the leading edge along with heel, toe and trailing edge relief.   

Arccos Releases Annual Golfer Driving Distance Relort

Arccos, the leader in AI-powered golf performance tracking and the official game tracker of the PGA TOUR, today announced the release of its annual Distance Report, showcasing insights drawn from the company’s unrivaled on-course dataset that includes more than 1 billion total shots and 180 million driver shots from male and female golfers.

This latest report explores data captured in 2023, a year in which Arccos saw nearly 4 million rounds played with its award-winning system by hundreds of thousands of golfers in 162 countries. For that period, the average driving distance for men was 225.0 yards, while women averaged 178.1 yards.

Friday, November 1, 2024

PXG Launches Exclusive Apparel Pop-Up Store within Scottsdale Fashion Square’s Luxury Wing

PXG is proud to unveil its first-ever PXG Apparel Pop-Up at the prestigious Scottsdale Fashion Square. Located within the luxury wing of the mall, this fashion-forward retail experience will open its doors on November 1, 2024, and run through April 2025. The brand-new specialty store invites customers to discover PXG’s elevated, trend-driven apparel and accessories collections in a modern, sleekly designed dynamic space.

While PXG has three standalone retail stores in the Greater Phoenix Area and 25 stores in total across the U.S., this marks a game-changing moment for the brand—the company’s inaugural apparel and accessories only destination.

Grass Clippings Rolling Hills Opens New Toptracer Range

Grass Clippings Rolling Hills in Tempe, Ariz. officially opened its new Toptracer Range, an outdoor, technology-driven, hospitality-focused entertainment and practice location on November 1st. The Range opening coincides with the reopening of Grass Clippings’ 18-hole golf course from overseed to day and night-time play. 

Toptracer Range allows golfers to play virtual games, see their shots traced, compete against friends and receive instant feedback on distance and clubhead speed. The fully lit Toptracer Range is open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight with hitting bays available to rent by the hour (includes unlimited golf balls) or medium and large buckets of practice balls are available for purchase for shorter practice sessions.