US Ryder Cup Captain Odds: Tiger Woods Favorite Ahead Of Snedeker And Stricker

The search is on to replace Keegan Bradley as the next United States Ryder Cup captain after Europe became the first team since 2012 to win away from home.

Tiger Woods has been installed as the early +125 favorite to replace Bradley.

My Game My Story with Shot Scope’s Jen Saxon

As one of the best female amateur golfers in Scotland, Jen Saxton has enjoyed much success on the links. These days, however, her triumphs in golf may be even sweeter.

That’s because, as the marketing manager for Shot Scope, she can’t put in the practice time she could when she played on the collegiate level, nor can she play nearly as many events as she once did. 

Zinkland Golf Design Completes The Reversible at Medina Country Club

Zinkand Golf Design (ZGD) – led by golf course architect David Zinkand and his more than 25 years of experience designing, managing and shaping projects in the field – has completed The Reversible, a unique, new golf course at Ohio’s Medina Country Club.

As its name implies, The Reversible features two nine-hole loops that can be played in opposite directions – one clockwise (Purple) and the other counterclockwise (Green) – and occupies the footprint of the club’s former nine-hole course. 

Red Sea Global Launches Shura Links

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has officially opened Shura Links, Saudi Arabia's first island golf course, on Shura Island at The Red Sea.

Designed by renowned golf course architect Brian Curley and managed by Golf Saudi, the par-72, 7,400-yard course offers a distinct coastal links experience that celebrates the island's natural topography. 

Limited Edition Bridgestone Boo Ball is Back for Spooky Season

Bridgestone Golf’s Boo Ball has returned this year just in time for spooky season.

The release features a dozen of Bridgestone’s Tour-proven TOUR B RX golf balls with the classic B logo and two ‘o’s dripping blood, inside a unique Halloween-themed box.

Youth on Course Celebrates Five Million Rounds in Record Year of Growth

Youth on Course – the nonprofit organization providing youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf – is proud to announce a milestone achievement of five million rounds played by its members. 

“This is a monumental milestone for Youth on Course and a testament to the generosity of our partners, the commitment of our partner courses, and the passion of our incredible young members,” said Adam Heieck, CEO of Youth on Course. “Reaching five million rounds shows how powerful affordable access can be. It means five million opportunities for our youth to enjoy the sport, build relationships, and feel a true sense of belonging in the golf community.”

Invited Unveils Mulholland Hills Country Club

Invited, the largest owner and operator of membership clubs in North America, is pleased to announce a $22 million dollar transformation of Braemar Country Club in Los Angeles, yielding a profound evolution in its journey that will enrich the Member experience in extraordinary ways.

This process and repositioning has led to the exciting rebranding of the Club, now known as Mulholland Hills Country Club, which historically has been defined by an unparalleled service and world-class amenities that will comprehensively reshape the Member experience.

Five Iron Golf Opens in Shaker Heights Ohio

Five Iron Golf, the global leader in indoor golf and social entertainment, opened its newest location in Shaker Heights on September 25, just in time for Ryder Cup weekend.

The 17,000-square-foot destination is the brand’s second in the Cleveland area and third in Ohio, and anchors a first-of-its-kind family entertainment center in the Van Aken District.

Dryvebox Announces First Ever Sim Golf and Music Festival

Dryvebox, the pioneering mobile golf simulator company, has announced the launch of BOXWORLD, the world’s first-ever sim golf and music festival.

Taking place on October 24, 2025, at San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building, the one-of-a-kind event will blend the excitement of golf, music, food, competition, and community into a festival experience unlike any other.

Wild Dunes Resort Announces Transformation of Harbor Course

Wild Dunes Resort – a Destination by Hyatt set on Isle of Palms, South Carolina, proudly announces the completed transformation of its iconic Tom Fazio-designed Harbor Course. 

With a $9.5 million investment in strategic golf-course-design enhancements and sustainable infrastructure, the project, which began in March 2025, will be complete in late October.

Zack Holton, Kelly Rudney Set Tour Records as Both Capture 2025 World Long Drive World Championships

Zack Holton, the most consistent player on the World Long Drive (WLD) tour this year, capped off the 2025 season with his first career World Long Drive World Championship at Bigfoot Turf Farm in LaSalle, Colorado, on Saturday. Holton, now ranked No. 1 in the world, is the only player in the men’s Open Division to win multiple events this year (3).

Holton’s championship-winning drive was 471 yards, a new career-long and the second highest of the event. Holton’s winning drive is the longest championship-winning drive in World Long Drive’s 51-year history. 

Callaway Golf Launches New Elyte Mini Driver Night Edition

Callaway Golf has launched their new Elyte Mini Driver Night Edition models.

These models feature all the performance benefits of the popular Elyte Mini Drivers in a Night Edition finish.

Can USA’s Ryder Cup Home Advantage Hold Up

The Ryder Cup is back. Will Team USA be able to ride the home-crowd advantage or will Europe silence them right out of the gate? 

Every swing has stakes attached. From the opening tee off to the final putt, Day 1 of the Ryder Cup sets the tone for the entire tournament.

Three Golf Instructors at The Sea Pines Resort Named Best Teachers

Three golf instructors at The Sea Pines Resort have been named among the best in South Carolina in Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Every State ranking for 2026-27. 

Tim Cooke, Rick Barry, and Julie Cole all earned places on the biennial list, which highlights the top instructors as identified by their peers.

Prop Bets for the 2025 Ryder Cup

Over the past decade, home teams have dominated the Ryder Cup. Five straight home teams have comfortably lifted the Cup, and you'll see below that the Americans are favored to continue the trend in 2025.

But what about those prop bets? BetOnline.ag has created a plethora of props for this year's tournament at Bethpage, and you can see the full list below. 

Carl’s Place Offering Fall Deals on Complete Golt Simulator Packages

Fall is officially here, and while it may not feel like it, the days will soon be shorter, weather colder and holiday schedules tighter. But that doesn’t make playing golf impossible. 

The fall is actually the perfect time to prepare for winter golf. Carl’s Place makes it easy with complete simulator packages that deliver year-round play. Plus, by ordering in the fall, you’ll be ahead of the game with a tee box that’s always open - rain, snow, sleet or sub-zero temperatures.

Accommodation Prices in Farmingdale Skyrocket for Ryder Cup

VegasInsider has analyzed over 1,800 accommodation listings on Booking and Airbnb in Farmingdale, New York and its surrounding areas to determine how much higher accommodation prices are during the Ryder Cup compared to the weeks before and after.

As you would expect processed have skyrocketed. Here’s a look at some of the most expensive and least expensive options. 

Tour Edge Launches First-Ever Golf Balls in Company’s 40 Year History

Tour Edge Golf, a leader in high-performance golf equipment for nearly 40 years, is entering a bold new era with the launch of its first-ever golf balls.

Headlining this historic debut is the Exotics golf ball, a premium three-piece cast urethane design engineered to deliver explosive distance, piercing ball flight, pinpoint control, and exceptional greenside spin.

Bettinardi Golf and Rawlings Team Up for Limited Edition Collection

Rawlings x Bettinardi Golf are teaming up once again, renewing their partnership with the official glove and ball of Major League Baseball.

This new chapter brings together Bettinardi’s world-class milling expertise with Rawlings’ legendary glove-making heritage. The limited-edition collection features precision-milled putters, premium headcovers, apparel, a special-edition Rawlings glove, and exclusive accessories.

Graphite Design Wins DP World Tour FedEx Open

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the DP World Tour FedEx Open de France held at the Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche golf club in Paris, France was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT2 Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD UB-7 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his TaylorMade Qi10 #3 metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD UB-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his TaylorMade Qi10 #7 metal wood.  

The champion claimed his first DP World title after shooting a 4-day score of 69, 68, 66, 65 for a total of 16 under par.

Branson Voted as America’s Top 10 Best Places to Visit

USA TODAY readers have weighed in and they elected Branson as one of America’s 10 best places to visit in autumn.

Wrote USA TODAY in announcing the winners: “One of the best things about fall is the opportunity to travel to gorgeous places that showcase the vibrant colors and scenery of the season. 

Statewide Economic Impact of Ryder Cup Expected to Exceed $200 Million

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State is set to welcome more than 250,000 spectators to Bethpage State Park on Long Island during the 45th Ryder Cup. This historic international event, taking place September 23–28, continues the strong partnership between New York State and the PGA of America. The sold-out biennial match between Team USA and Team Europe is projected to generate more than $200 million in economic impact statewide.

“New York is proud to host the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and welcome fans from around the world to experience all that Long Island and New York State have to offer,” Governor Hochul said. “It is a great distinction that the PGA of America selected a State Park golf course for this world-class competition. Beyond the excitement on the course, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Long Island–New York City region, where they can experience world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions while supporting local businesses that make this area so vibrant. From iconic landmarks and Broadway shows in New York City to Long Island’s celebrated beaches, wineries, and historic towns, the Ryder Cup provides a gateway for fans to experience all that makes them say, ‘I LOVE NY!’”

PUMA Golf Designs Shoes with JJ Spaun for Ryder Cup

PUMA Golf today announced the development of three exclusive IGNITE ELEVATE Tour golf shoes for J.J. Spaun to wear in the 2025 Ryder Cup. 

Designed with input from Spaun himself, red, white and blue designs celebrate Team USA while also telling Spaun’s unique bi-coastal story – reflecting his California roots on the left shoe and New York, host of this year’s tournament, on the right.

Toptracer Announces Virtual Global Challenge at Bethpage Black

Toptracer, the world’s number one range technology and official range technology of the PGA of America, announces a virtual Global Challenge on Bethpage Black that will take place at partner ranges around the globe from Sept. 22 – Oct. 5 along with Tournament Range onsite and the “First Tee Experience” at Rockefeller Center.

For the most anticipated Ryder Cup in recent memory, Toptracer is ready to bring the famous Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York to golf fans around the world for the toughest global challenge yet. The competition will be “closest to the pin” on the revered par-3, No. 8. Prizes will include a limited edition swag bag (up to $200 in value) and players can participate by visiting their local Toptracer range found here: toptracer.com/locations/.

Five Iron Golf Debuts Seventh Location in New York City

Five Iron Golf, the global leader in indoor golf and entertainment, announced today the opening of its newest home at 1290 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. 

The venue, Five Iron’s seventh in New York City and its largest in the market, will officially open to the public on September 23. Spanning 20,000 square feet of wellness, performance, and social play, the location combines a Wellness Center with a next-generation Five Iron build-out where performance and social experiences coexist. 

Brandon Holtz Wins 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur

Brandon Holtz, of Bloomington, Ill., took down Jeg Coughlin III, of Dublin, Ohio, to capture the 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur, 3 and 2, in Thursday’s 36-hole championship match at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. Holtz, a reinstated amateur, becomes the second Illinois State graduate to win a USGA title after Todd Mitchell (2019 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball).

“It felt great. I feel like the older I get, the better I get,” said Holtz. “I didn’t see this day [coming]. I’m glad it’s here, though.”

SiriusXM Gives Fans Access to Entire 2025 Ryder Cup

SiriusXM will offer subscribers across North America comprehensive live hole-by-hole coverage of one of golf’s most exciting and anticipated events – the 45th Ryder Cup – as a team of the best golfers from the United States faces off against their counterparts from Europe in what promises to be an electric atmosphere at the storied Bethpage Black in New York September 26-28.

SiriusXM’s Ryder Cup Radio (channel 92) will air 28 hours of live on-course play-by-play – co-produced with Westwood One Sports – that will give fans access to the event in its entirety, from the first tee shot on Friday through the final hole on Sunday. The play-by-play will begin on Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27, at 7 am ET, and on Sunday, September 28, at noon ET, and continue through the final hole of each day’s play. SiriusXM’s Ryder Cup programming will be available to subscribers in their car and on the SiriusXM app.

How to Watch the 2025 Ryder Cup

NBC Sports presents comprehensive live coverage of golf’s 45th Ryder Cup across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock, beginning Friday, September 26, through Sunday, September 28, from Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y.

NBC Sports will present coverage from the Ryder Cup’s first tee shot to the final putt from Friday-Sunday, featuring more than 100 hours of coverage including Golf Central Live From the Ryder Cup studio coverage beginning Monday, Sept. 22, on GOLF Channel, and featured groups coverage on Peacock.

Dawn Woodard Wins U.S. Senior Women’s Am

Good things come to those who wait. After decades of playing in USGA championships, Dawn Woodard’s quest for a USGA title is finally over.  

Playing in her 35th USGA championship and falling short in the quarterfinals of last year's U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, the Greenville, S.C., native broke through on Thursday afternoon, erasing a late deficit to defeat Australia’s Sue Wooster on the 20th hole of the championship finale.  

The Sea Pines Resort Announces Lighthouse Golf Package

Put together four foursomes or more of friends and colleagues for an unforgettable four-night golf getaway on Hilton Head Island. 

The Sea Pines Resort with three acclaimed courses, including the legendary Harbour Town Golf Links, home to the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage—has unveiled the Lighthouse Golf Package, which features championship golf, upscale villa lodging, and a one-hour beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres reception.

The Club at Eaglebrooke Set to Re-Open

The Club at Eaglebrooke, a semi-private facility in Lakeland, Fla., will celebrate the reopening of its 18-hole golf course with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 1st. 

The course has been closed to play since April, undergoing a $1 million-plus, multi-phase renovation. The Club at Eaglebrooke will officially reopen for member and limited non-member/public play on October 1st.

Arccos Announced AI Powered Smart Laser Rangefinder

Arccos, the leader in AI-powered golf performance tracking, today announced the launch of the Arccos Smart Laser Rangefinder, the first-of-its-kind laser built on AI and software.

It goes beyond a single yardage to deliver golf’s most advanced, real-time “plays like” distance by combining live local weather with precise GPS positioning and detailed global mapping for 40,000+ courses, which together drive the unmatched accuracy of its calculations. 

USGA Mainstays Woodard, Wooster Advance to Championship Match at The Homestead

Two of the most seasoned competitors in the field will square off for the 63rd U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur title on Thursday at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. With dozens of USGA appearances between them, tomorrow’s final guarantees that for one of them, a long-awaited moment will finally arrive when they lift the trophy. 

The finalists are Sue Wooster, 63, of Australia, making her fourth appearance in this championship’s final and 12th appearance overall in the event, and Dawn Woodard, 51, of Greenville, S.C., who is competing in her 35th USGA event but her first championship match. 

Holtz to Face Coughlin III in 36-Hole Final at Troon C.C.

Brandon Holtz, of Bloomington, Ill., and Jeg Coughlin III, of Dublin, Ohio, each secured semifinal victories on Wednesday at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., to advance to Thursday’s 36-hole championship match of the 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship. 

Holtz, 38, is a former Illinois State University basketball player competing in his first USGA championship. He defeated Christian Cavaliere, of Katonah, N.Y., 3 and 2 in Wednesday’s afternoon match after rallying from 3 down with five holes to play in his quarterfinal match against Justin Hueber, winning in 19 holes. 

Ryder Cup All Star Celebrity Match Set

The PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe will present the 2025 Ryder Cup All-Star Celebrity Match on September 24, 2025, at Bethpage Black.

The 10-hole scramble will feature celebrities from the United States and Europe two days prior to the start of Ryder Cup matches. The celebrity teams are made up of sports icons, award-winning musicians and actors, world-renowned chefs and others, further elevating the star power of the 45th Ryder Cup, one of the world’s greatest sporting events.

Club Champion Free Fittings Happening Now

Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter, is giving golfers an unbeatable opportunity to elevate their game with its Free Fitting Flash Sale happening now through September 22, 2025.

Club Champion provides a customized Tour-level fitting experience using industry-leading technology and over 65,000 hittable clubhead and shaft combinations. Whether it’s dialing in a single club or optimizing an entire bag, golfers of all skill levels can expect a truly custom-built solution to maximize performance.

SuperStroke Releases 2025 Ryder Cup Putter Grips

SuperStroke has released their new Officially Licensed 2025 Ryder Cup SuperStroke Putter Grips – a must-have, limited-edition offering that celebrates the prestigious biennial match in style. Available in exclusive Team USA and Team Europe designs in SuperStroke’s most popular models, these stylish and colorful grips embody the spirit of international competition.

Emblazoned with the respective team colors, each SuperStroke Zenergy 2025 Ryder Cup putter grip features the official Ryder Cup logo at the top of the grip with red-and-blue graphics on the Team USA grips, and gold-and-blue graphics on the Team Europe grips.

Mitsubishi Golf 2025 Tour Season Wrap-Up

Mitsubishi Golf has released their latest wrap-up covering their latest tour wins, shaft technology advances, upcoming events, and product news.

Here’s a closer look at everything Mitsubishi Golf.

The Golf Club of Tennessee to Host U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships

The USGA announced today that The Golf Club of Tennessee, in Kingston Springs, Tenn., has been selected as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Mid-Amateur and 2034 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships. The Mid-Amateur will be the first USGA championship hosted by the club since the 2018 U.S. Women’s Amateur.

“We are excited to return to The Golf Club of Tennessee which now has not one, but two fantastic golf courses, and a supportive, engaged membership that we are pleased to partner with," said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, championships. “We are grateful for the invitation and look forward to welcoming some of the best mid-amateurs from around the world."

Titleist Releases Limited Run of Pro V1 Left Dot (•Pro V1) Golf Balls

Titleist’s Pro V1 Left Dot golf ball, a lower-flying, lower-spinning Pro V1 model used to win over 30 PGA TOUR titles including two major championships, will be available to golfers in a limited run beginning Sept. 23.

Designated by •Pro V1 on its side-stamp, Pro V1 Left Dot’s origins trace back to its initial launch on the PGA TOUR as a Custom Performance Option (CPO). Designed to finely tune specific flight, spin and feel characteristics, Titleist CPO models play an important role in the discovery of new technological advancements that are frequently incorporated into next generation Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. CPOs also provide key learnings in the continued development of more robust offerings for all golfers and their unique launch conditions.

Bridgestone Golf Re-Releases Pabst Blue Ribbon Collection

Due to the success of the Pabst Blue Ribbon collaboration earlier this summer, Bridgestone Golf has re-released the collaboration kits ahead of the Ryder Cup to celebrate Team USA.

The kit includes a limited-edition Bridgestone TOUR B RX dozen box as well as a limited-edition golf towel and putter headcover complete with both Pabst and Bridgestone logos.

G/FORE Releases MG4+ O2 Spikeless Golf Shoes

Luxury lifestyle brand and golf footwear innovator G/FORE is excited to unveil the MG4+ O2 Spikeless Golf Shoe—a new take on one of their most popular performance shoes, now reimagined for golfers who prefer a spikeless option.

Engineered for players who enjoy lightweight movement on the course, the MG4+ O2 Spikeless delivers the same unmatched comfort and performance as its G/LOCK Softspike counterpart—designed without the removable Tour Flex Pro Softspikes™ for the contemporary golfer. 

Motocaddy M7 Remote Electric Caddy Review: How Motocaddy, the Golf Community, and PGA HOPE Teamed Up to Let the Good Times Roll

The Motocaddy M7 Remote Electric Trolly has been a big part of my golf game going on three years now.  Pretty much every time I have my M7 on the course someone comes up to me and wants to check it out.  And we've had the M7 in my 12 Days of Christmas for the last three years.  There are golf electric caddies.  And there's the Motocaddy M7 Remote Electric Caddy.  M7 is truly in a class of one.

The winner of my recent Motocaddy M7 Remote giveaway wrote up this review and not surprisingly, calls it "very well engineered, genuinely useful, and significantly easier and more fun than [just] carrying a bag or even pushing a regular cart."  What is surprising however is how the winner Rich (@GolfAfter60 on X) hooked up with the golf community and PGA HOPE to really Let The Good Times Roll!

PXG Unveils 2025 Fall Winter Apparel Collection

Today PXG introduced its 2025 Fall and Winter Apparel Collection, a bold reimagining of golf fashion through the lens of utility and uniform.

Designed to transition seamlessly from the golf course to everyday life, the collection delivers modern silhouettes, custom prints, technical fabrics, and purposeful details that embody comfort and performance-driven style in equal measure. 

Project X Red Iron Shaft Review: Guest Review

I’ve been telling you about the new Project X Red iron shafts since they were released back in late spring of this year.  And I’ve now been fit into two different sets of irons with Project X Red as the ideal steel shafts.

I get a little more launch and extra spin with Red (compared to Project X Blue) and at the same time Red are every bit as stable and precise as Blue. I love these shafts. And so of course we have to have a giveaway for a full set of Project X Red iron shafts on my X and Instagram.

Pottawattomie Country Club to Restore Classic 1909 Golf Course

Award-winning golf course architect Raymond Hearn, ASGCA, has been selected by historic Pottawattomie Country Club for a renovation and restoration of its classic 1909 golf course.

The original nine holes (current holes 10-18) were designed by the legendary Tom Bendelow, and in 1965, Indiana-based architect Bob Simmons designed the second nine (currently 1-9).

2025 Ryder Cup to Host PGA of America Youth Day

As an extension of the PGA of America’s commitment to PGA Jr. League and local youth, the 2025 Ryder Cup will host PGA of America Youth Day on Thursday, September 25, at Bethpage Black.

PGA Jr. League teams from the Metropolitan PGA Section and local high school students are invited to attend, at no charge, the practice round and Junior Ryder Cup singles matches with a ticketed adult on Thursday. PGA Jr. League coaches and players can click here to RSVP.

SuperStroke Unveils Limited Edition PAC-MAN Grips

SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, is proud to announce that its next limited-edition putter grip and ball marker release features beloved 1980s-inspired imagery from Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.’s classic video game PAC-MAN.

These putter grips, presented in the popular Tour 2.0 grip styles, along with a matching PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary ball marker, are now on sale on SuperStrokeUSA.com. 

Nicholas James Announces New Fall Collection

As cooler weather arrives, Nicholas James, the men’s golf and lifestyle brand designed exclusively for men 5’9” and under, introduces its collection of versatile fall essentials: tailored vests, refined quarter-zips, and luxurious cashmere sweaters.

Built to address a gap in men’s fashion, Nicholas James ensures that shorter men don’t have to settle for ill-fitting, off-the-rack apparel. Each piece is cut with proportion and fit in mind, creating a polished, confident look that moves seamlessly from the course to the office to an evening out.

Galvin Green Announces New CEO

Galvin Green, the leading premium high-tech golf apparel brand, has appointed Martin Nilsson as its new Chief Executive Officer, based at the company’s global headquarters in Växjö, southern Sweden.

The board of directors has promoted Nilsson, from a key position in the finance team, to succeed Nicholai Stein, who has served as CEO since January 2020. The appointment strengthens alignment between the board and management team, ensuring greater agility as the brand continues its trajectory of international growth and innovation.