True Spec Golf Fitting Review: Intown Golf Club Dublin Studio

If you're looking to get fit for irons the good news is you have options galore.  Local PGA professionals, large retail chains, manufacturer demo days, and specialty club fitting companies will all fit you by tailoring irons to your swing and body.  But with all these options how do you decide which one's best for you?

I was recently fit for irons by True Spec Golf at their Intown Golf Club studio in Dublin, Ohio and my fitting checked all the boxes that go into making an iron fitting a great iron fitting.  And True Spec stood out in three particular areas.  First, I was fit by the most cutting-edge fitting technology.  Second, my fitter was experienced, skilled, and committed to my goals.  And third, I was able to choose from a variety of iron heads, shafts, and grips to ensure my custom build really was the best build for me.

Fujikura Ventus VeloCore+ Blue Driver Shaft Review: PGAPappas Winner Guest Review

Fujikura Golf shafts have been the most played driver and wood shafts in professional golf for six consecutive years and with the expansion of their new Ventus VeloCore+ shafts their dominance this year is unprecedented.  Ventus shafts were used by the winners of all four men's major championships this year and VeloCore+ has really taken the entire golf world (professional and amateur) by storm.

The winner of my recent Fujikura Ventus VeloCore+ driver shaft giveaway says he's hitting drives four yards longer on average with his new VeloCore+ Blue and is reaching distances up to 280 yards (something he's never accomplished before).

Great Holiday Gifts Under $500

The holidays are quickly approaching and here are some great deals if you’re searching for the perfect gift.

All the gifts are under $500 and include some of the best equipment, apparel, and gear of the year.

Sports Impact Expands Partnership with Wilson Golf

Leading PR, marketing, and sponsorship agency Sports Impact has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Wilson Golf to a global remit.

Under the new agreement, Sports Impact will manage the communication and media relations, plus advise on advertising activity and distribution for Wilson Golf in the United States and Australia, extending its role beyond Europe as the iconic brand continues to build on its strong global momentum.

USGA Awards First Tee IDEA Grants to Chapters Nationwide

To ensure golf and its inherent values continue to inspire future generations, the USGA has directed its latest IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility) grant funding to 29 First Tee chapters nationwide. The USGA has awarded 129 grants to chapters across the country since 2021, totaling over $1 million since the grant program’s inception, all dedicated to supplementing the efforts of First Tee chapters in reaching communities historically underrepresented in golf.

The USGA, in its capacity as a founding partner of First Tee, directs $200,000 annually toward local initiatives aimed at developing the game’s next generation, and mitigating the entry barriers they commonly encounter in golf.

Desert Highlands Re-Opens Golf Course After Extensive Restoration

Desert Highlands – the original home of The Skins Game and acclaimed luxury golf club and community in the stunning Sonoran Desert of North Scottsdale – officially re-opens its Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course following a substantial restoration project.

Led by Nicklaus Design Senior Designer Chad Goetz, the restoration project represents one of the most ambitious and rewarding undertakings in Desert Highlands’ illustrious history. Nicklaus Design collaborated with Heritage Links and the Desert Highlands Golf Course Maintenance team, led by Director of Agronomy Cody Horstman, on the nearly $10 million restoration project, which included six major components: design enhancements to several holes, greens reconstruction, tee reconstruction, bunker reconstruction, desert de- and re-vegetation, and restoration of the turf found on the tees, fairways and rough.

Club Champion Launches Black Friday Event

Club Champion, the world’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, has officially launched its Annual Black Friday Event, one of the brand’s most anticipated promotions of the year. 

Golfers who book at clubchampion.com by December 1 will receive a FREE custom fitting with any custom club purchase, with the fitting appointment and club purchase eligible to take place anytime through January for added seasonal flexibility.

PXG Powers Into Its Next Chapter with Strategic Leadership Promotions

Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG), the high-performance golf equipment and apparel company founded by U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran and entrepreneur Bob Parsons, today announced key leadership appointments designed to strengthen operations and drive the company’s next phase of growth. Brad Schweigert has been named Chief Operating Officer, and Jill Davis has been appointed Chief Information Officer. 

A founding team member and golf-industry veteran, Schweigert has helped define PXG’s relentless approach to research and development, supporting the company’s evolution from a bold start-up to a globally recognized brand. In his expanded role, he will oversee Product, Operations, Marketing, and Sales, leading cross-functional efforts to align teams, accelerate innovation, and elevate the golfer experience.

Motocaddy Expands U.S. Presence with Two Collegiate Golf Coaching Associations

Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric caddy brand, has announced new partnerships with two major collegiate golf coaching organizations: the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) representing men’s golf coaches, and the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA).

Through these partnerships, Motocaddy will share information with collegiate coaches, players, and governing bodies on the significant health and performance benefits of using electric caddies. In turn, the company hopes to learn more about where electric caddies – and the Motocaddy brand, in particular – fit into the collegiate golf landscape now and in the future.

Bettinardi Golf Announces Notre Dame x Bettinardi Collection

Bettinardi Golf is proud to announce the debut of the official Notre Dame x Bettinardi Collection, a premium lineup of putters, headcovers, and accessories that unites Bettinardi’s world-class American craftsmanship with the storied heritage of the University of Notre Dame.

Expertly designed and precision-milled at Bettinardi’s headquarters in Tinley Park, Illinois, the new collection celebrates the beginning of a long-term partnership with one of the most respected institutions in collegiate athletics. Featuring Notre Dame’s iconic blue, gold, and green palette alongside Bettinardi’s signature milling patterns and performance-driven design, the line honors a shared commitment to excellence, discipline, and tradition.

Dustin Lynch to Rock the 2026 PGA Show Winter Jam Concert

Chart-topping country music sensation Dustin Lynch will headline the third annual PGA Show Winter Jam, an exclusive after-hours concert event for registered PGA Show attendees, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Orlando, Fla.

Doors to the Retreat concert stage in Hall E of the Orange County Convention Center open at 5:30 p.m., with the concert beginning shortly after 6 p.m.Admission is complimentary for registered PGA Show attendees with event badges and access will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The concert is not open to the public.

Fujikura Announces New Speeder NX Gold

Fujikura has announced the all new Speeder NX Gold. The Speeder line has been completely redesigned featuring a breakthrough Fujikura proprietary technology – Variable Torque Core (VTC). 

Developed through Fujikura’s enso® motion capture system, Speeder NX is the first Fujikura product line to integrate Variable Torque into its design, utilizing premium materials to refine twisting stiffness in specific regions along the core of the shaft.

Invited and Jordan Spieth Raise $250,000 at Crush It Cup

Invited, the largest owner and operator of membership clubs in North America, and Jordan Spieth, three-time major winner and Invited partner and brand ambassador, hosted the second edition of Crush It! Cup youth golf tournament and fundraiser at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, TX on November 17, 2025.

Crush It! Cup featured 40 top juniors from Invited Clubs nationwide who earned their spot in the tournament by participating in a summer-long Golf Marathon Fundraiser to raise funds for the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation.

Together with Invited and its partners, Crush It! Cup raised more than $250,000 for the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation. Hundreds of young athletes across all Invited golf clubs participated in the fundraiser.

The Sea Pines Resort Debuts the DL III Burger

The Sea Pines Resort is serving up a new favorite at Fraser’s Tavern: Davis Love III’s go-to menu item, which he proudly dubs the “no salad” burger.

The DL III Burger is a hearty creation that is anything but ordinary. Featuring rich Tillamook pimento cheese, perfectly caramelized Vidalia onions, and smoky black pepper bacon, all layered on a toasted brioche bun, this creation captures Love’s simple yet bold taste.

True Spec Golf Opens Studio at Indian Wells Golf Resort

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Indian Wells Golf Resort, a world-class public golf, vacation, culinary and events destination. 

Located less than 9 miles from True Spec’s original location in Palm Desert, True Spec Palm Springs-Indian Wells 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.

FlightScope Announces Black Friday Savings Up to 50 Percent

FlightScope, a global leader in sports performance technology, announced its biggest Black Friday savings ever, with up to 50% off select launch monitors, rangefinders and software upgrades.

The Black Friday promotion gives golfers the opportunity to experience FlightScope’s cutting-edge technology at unbeatable prices – whether they’re building an indoor simulator, analyzing swing data or looking to improve their performance on the course.

Bill Price Joins Dunlop Sports Americas as Director of Fitting

Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is proud to announce the addition of Bill Price, PGA, as its new Director of Fitting. 

Price will spearhead the fitting strategy and innovation across the company’s family of brands including Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and XXIO. 

Kevin Hammer Nominated as USGA President

The USGA has announced that Kevin Hammer of Florida has been nominated to serve as the Association’s 68th president.

Hammer’s nomination highlights the USGA Nominating Committee’s 2026 Executive Committee slate, joined by Brenda Corrie Kuehn of North Carolina and Suzy Whaley of Florida, who have each been nominated to serve on the USGA Executive Committee, a volunteer group of 15 people that provides strategic and financial oversight as the Association’s policymaking and governance board.

Graphite Design AD XC Wins Charles Schwab Cup Championship

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA TOUR Champions Charles Schwab Cup Championship event held at Phoenix Country Club in Phoenix, AZ was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD XC-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Ping G440 Max 10.5° driver.  

The champion claimed his third win this season and clinched the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup season points title after finishing the tournament at 20-under par and winning by 2 strokes.  The second-place finisher of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship was also playing a Graphite Design Tour AD GC-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his driver.

Bettinardi Golf Expands Antidote Putter Line

Bettinardi Golf is proud to announce the expansion of its acclaimed Antidote line with the introduction of two new putters: the SB3 and SB5. 

Both models continue Bettinardi’s pursuit of precision-milled performance, engineered around Simply Balanced™ Zero Torque Technology to deliver the purest, most stable stroke possible.

True Spec Golf Offers Black Friday Seals

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, is pleased to announce that its Black Friday sale has started early, in order to help golfers get a jump on their holiday shopping.

From now until November 28 th, anyone who uses promo code ‘BFCM25’ will receive a free fitting with any club purchase of $500 or more, ora free Full Bag fitting with any club purchase of $1,000 or more, at all U.S. True Spec locations.  

The Growth of Screen Golf

NGF has been vocal in recent years about the runway for growth in off-course golf… and why it’s important.

In addition to conducting annual verifications of the nearly 16,000 green-grass golf courses in the U.S., our database team diligently works to track everywhere that golf can be played away from the course. 

Trump International Scotland Wins World Golf Award

Trump International Scotland has cemented its place among the world’s greatest golfing destinations after winning three headline honors at the 12th annual World Golf Awards. 

The New Course was named ‘World’s Best Golf Course 2025’ and ‘Europe’s Best New Golf Course 2025’, while Trump International Scotland was awarded ‘World’s Best Contribution to Golf Tourism Hospitality 2025’.

Club Champion Putter Fitting Review (Warrensville Heights, OH): PGAPappas Winner Guest Review

Golf equipment custom fittings are surging in popularity as more and more players are learning that a quality fitting is crucial to game improvement and lowering scores.  And a Club Champion fitting is the gold standard of quality.

At Club Champion there are more than 65,000 hittable combinations of manufacturer equipment.  At Club Champion their knowledge and expertise in club fitting and modern technology is unrivaled.  And at Club Champion your fitter asks questions and listens to your answers to ensure your answers to ensure your fitting satisfaction on every possible level.  A fitting at Club Champion is equal parts science and art.

Bettinardi Golf Congratulates Matt Fitzpatrick on Victory with New DASS BB48 Tour Department Putter

Bettinardi Golf is thrilled to congratulate Matt Fitzpatrick on his outstanding victory at the DP World Tour Championship, where he secured the title using his brand-new DASS BB48 Tour Dept. Putter.

Designed and precision-milled in Bettinardi Golf’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility just outside Chicago, the BB48, crafted from Double Aged Stainless Steel (DASS), was built specifically to match Fitzpatrick’s preferred feel, balance, and control on the greens. 

Home of Golf App Officially Launched by St Andrews Links

A new Home of Golf app has officially been launched by St Andrews Links Trust, representing a key milestone in the organization’s commitment to enhancing the golfer experience through digital innovation.

Designed as the ultimate companion for anyone playing the world-famous Links courses in St Andrews, the app brings together a suite of features to support golfers before, during and after their round.

Johnnie-O Opens First Standalone Location in West Palm Beach

Johnnie-O, the premium apparel brand renowned for blending East Coast classics with West Coast casual, today announced the launch of a new retail location at CityPlace in West Palm Beach, the 14th branded store for the retailer, coming at the close of a milestone 20th anniversary year. 

Residents of West Palm Beach and the surrounding areas can shop Johnnie-O in-person starting November 14, 2025 at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, Suite B13A, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

SkyGolf Announces Special Holiday Promotions

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, SkyGolf®, maker of SkyCaddie®, the most-trusted rangefinders in golf, is announcing a special Holiday promotion offering significant savings on its popular, award-winning rangefinders.

From November 14 through December 31, 2025, golfers can save $50 on the following rangefinders:

• Handheld Models: PRO 5X and PRO 4X (compatible with SkyGolf’s revolutionary SuperTags

• Wearable Smartwatches; LX5, LX5C (with ceramic bezel), and LX2.

Golf Channel Announces New Programming

Golf Channel has announced its 2026 morning programming schedule, featuring a mix of new shows and returning fan-favorites which explore and analyze the golf world from all angles and perspectives.

New morning programming on Golf Channel is highlighted by on-course reporter Smylie Kaufman bringing his popular show and podcast, The Smylie Show, to Golf Channel on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. ET.

The Sea Pines Resort Announces New Stay and Play Package

The Sea Pines Resort, one of the premier golf destinations in the Southeast, has unveiled a new stay-and-play offering: the Links and Luxury Golf Package, available from November 12, 2025, through February 28, 2026. 

This exclusive package celebrates the reopening of the legendary Harbour Town Golf Links, where world-class golf is paired with elevated accommodations at the award-winning Inn & Club at Harbour Town.

Nicholas James Announces Black Friday Event

Nicholas James, the modern menswear brand known for its elevated essentials and refined performance apparel, today announced the launch of its highly anticipated Black Week and Black Friday sales event, offering customers unprecedented savings on its full collection at www.nicholasjames.shop.

The event begins with Black Week, running from Sunday, November 16 at 7 PM through Thursday, November 27 at 6 PM, followed by Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings from Thursday, November 28 at 12:00 AM through Monday, December 1 at 11:59 PM.

Five Iron Golt Expands to Europe with First UK Location

Five Iron Golf, the global leader in golf and entertainment, announced today it will open its first European location in London at British Land’s Broadgate Campus, in the heart of the city. 

The 6,900-square-foot space at 1 Finsbury Avenue will anchor the ground floor, surrounded by global firms including UBS, Citadel, and top-tier law practices — an ideal setting for both business and leisure. The London flagship marks the first of a multi-unit franchise agreement led by Eric Parker, an early Five Iron Golf investor and longtime member. 

Bushnell Golf Introduces Launch Pro Circle B Editions

Bushnell Golf announces the Launch Pro is back with new “Circle B” Editions, featuring a bold new look, updated subscription tiers and the same Tour trusted technology that made the original one of the most popular launch monitor and simulator units on the market. 

The new models stand out with a vibrant black-and-orange colorway that is unmistakably Bushnell Golf. The Launch Pro model is $2,499, and the LPi version – designed specifically for indoor use – is $1,499. New lower entry point software subscriptions are available, with the Silver package ($199 per year) providing Tour-level club and ball data, performance analysis and a true-to-life golf simulator experience. The Gold package ($499/year) unlocks 20 additional courses and GSPro compatibility. GSPro software is sold separately.

PXG Honors US Marine Corps’ 250th Birthsay

In celebration of the United States Marine Corps’ 250th birthday, PXG proudly unveils a special-edition Veterans Day Collection. This collection pays tribute to PXG’s proud roots as a veteran-owned company and reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to those who serve. 

Presented in Fairway Camo® Olive Green, a PXG-exclusive pattern designed in-house and inspired by the uniquely contoured fairways of Scottsdale National Golf Club, the collection reimagines military heritage through a performance-driven golf lens. 

Harbour Town Golf Links Reopens after Restoration

After being closed for a six-month restoration project, Harbour Town Golf Links—currently ranked No. 27 among Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Courses in the U.S. and No. 5 on its list of Best Courses in South Carolina has reopened.

Originally designed by renowned architect Pete Dye with his wife Alice, and assisted by Jack Nicklaus, Harbour Town Golf Links has been the home of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing since it opened in 1969. It’s also widely regarded as one of Dye’s best and most iconic creations, among the first masterpieces of his long and brilliant career. TOUR players and amateur golfers, including resort guests and members, also enjoy it. 

 

Serving as player-consultant to the project was major championship winner and PGA TOUR legend Davis Love III, who won the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links five times. Love is very familiar with the region and the complexities of working here: He grew up on the Southeast’s coastal islands, and his company, Love Golf Design, designed another course at The Sea Pines Resort, Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III. 

 

From the beginning of the project, Love and the team responsible for the restoration—including Allan MacCurrach from MacCurrach Golf Construction; Jon Wright, Head Golf Superintendent, Harbour Town Golf Links; John Farrell, Director of Sports Operations; The Riverstone Group, who own The Sea Pines Resort; and others—were committed to, as Love said, “protecting the strategy and integrity of Pete’s design.”

 

“We feel very fortunate to own such a historic and popular PGA TOUR tournament venue in Harbour Town Golf Links,” said Matthew Goodwin, representing The Riverstone Group. “We are fully committed to maintaining the golf course to the highest possible standard, while preserving the original design integrity of Pete Dye.”

 

Originally intended as an updating of the course’s infrastructure to ensure championship-caliber conditions year-round, it also presented an opportunity to restore many features from Dye’s original design and to ensure one of the country’s most recognizable layouts stands the test of time. Along with improvements to the agronomy and maintenance, all greens, bunkers, and bulkheads were rebuilt. The turf species—TifEagle on the greens; Celebration Bermuda on the fairways, tees, and rough—remain the same.

 

As for changes to the design, even the experienced Harbour Town Golf Links player will have trouble spotting them, explained Farrell. “Every ‘change’ we made had some documentation or images or video of what it was like previously.” Updates include returning some greens to their original shapes, which brought back some hole locations that were lost as the surfaces shrank over time. The same with some greenside bunkering, which, due to years of play and shrinkage, no longer abutted their greens.  

 

Farrell added that while Love offered a TOUR player’s expertise, he was in tune with management’s desire to keep the course fun, exciting, and challenging the other 51 weeks of the year when resort guests, property owners, and locals celebrate it.

 

For more information about The Sea Pines Resort, visit www.seapines.com.

FlightScope Enhances Mevo Gen2 with Pro Package and Face Impact Location Upgrades

FlightScope, a global leader in sports performance technology, is proud to announce the release of two major upgrades to the recently launched Mevo Gen2 – the Pro Package and Face Impact Location add-ons. 

Driven by customer feedback, these optional software upgrades provide golfers with a deeper level of performance insight and precision, transforming the Mevo Gen2 into the most complete and affordable personal launch monitor and simulator available today.

Srixon Celebrates Another LPGA Victory as Nasa Hataoka Triumphs at TOTO Japan Classic

Srixon staffer Nasa Hataoka is back in the winner’s circle after capturing the LPGA TOTO Japan Classic for her seventh career LPGA title and her first since 2022. 

Battling challenging weather conditions that shortened the event to 54 holes, Hataoka delivered a composed, precise performance across all three rounds, to finish at 15-under par. 

Biltmore Championship in Asheville to debut in 2026 during PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Fall

The PGA TOUR, Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville today announced a new PGA TOUR tournament, the Biltmore Championship in Asheville, set to debut in 2026 during the FedExCup Fall.

As part of a four-year agreement, Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville will serve as co-title sponsors of Asheville’s first PGA TOUR event in more than 80 years, with the inaugural tournament set for September 17-20, 2026, at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. The Biltmore Championship in Asheville will be broadcast on Golf Channel and three properties produced from PGA TOUR Studios: PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+, Sirius XM and the World Feed.

Adidas Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of TOUR360

Adidas’ most iconic golf footwear franchise focused on performance and innovation– TOUR360 - is celebrating a major milestone: 20 years. 

Worn by more than 100 men’s and women’s professional champions along with countless golfers worldwide since 2005, today adidas is commemorating the first TOUR360 model that changed the game with a commemorative silhouette packed with modern technology. 

World-Class Golf Club Fitter Club Champion Coming to Holbrook and Lake Grove, NY

Custom golf club fitter Club Champion has signed leases and is planning for new locations in Holbrook and Lake Grove, New York. 

The Holbrook studio will be located at 5801 Sunrise Highway, Unti 310, while the Lake Grove studio will be located at 133 Alexander Avenue. Both studios are planned to open late-December 2025.

New Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid Black Shafts Arriving in December

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announces that the new Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid Black shafts will be available beginning December 5, 2025, through Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. and their Authorized Dealer network in the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada, South America, South Africa, and the UAE.

The Tour AD DI “DEEP IMPACT” Hybrid shafts are designed to provide golfers with more power and stability in a hybrid golf shaft. Designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan, the Tour AD DI HYBRID shaft is now available in two color schemes of orange with white bands and green rings and a second new color option of black with white bands and silver rings. 

Troon Selected to Manage Reading Country Club

Troon, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage historic Reading Country Club, a daily-fee facility in Reading, Pa. Troon Golf, the resort and daily-fee division of Troon will manage golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage as well as sales and marketing.

Chartered in 1922 and opened in 1923, Reading Country Club’s 18-hole, par-70 golf course was designed by Alexander Findlay. The 6,120-yard layout delivers a thrilling blend of playability and challenge, inviting golfers of all skill levels to test their game on a course that rewards strategy and precision. Reading Country Club has hosted golf royalty over its illustrious 102-year history, including Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan and LPGA legend, Betsy King. Nelson, in fact, served as the Club’s head professional from 1937 to 1939 and famously won the 1937 Masters and 1939 U.S. Open while representing Reading Country Club.