How a Club Champion Driver Fitting Benefits Every Golfer and Every Skill Level

People ask me about Club Champion all the time.  And one particular question I get a lot is, "Pete, will a Club Champion fitting really benefit me?"  These questions come from low-handicap players and high-handicap players alike.  Low-handicap (better) players aren't sure a fitting can make a big difference in their game that's already great.  High-handicap players wonder if a fitting even matters at all because their game is so inconsistent.

So I decided to write this Club Champion driver fitting review with that question in mind.  And as you'll see for both low-and-high handicaps the answer is a resounding yes.

Callaway Golf Announces New Full Toe SP Wedge: The Most Creative Face in Golf

Callaway Golf designed their new Full Toe SP wedges to solve a problem.  And they're calling Full Toe SP "The Most Creative Face in Golf."

For amateurs and professionals creativity around the green is essential to scoring.  But we all see shots differently even from the same spots.  Some of us play with a square face, others an open face.  Some of us go high and others low.  And that made Callaway think about all the different situations players might use this Full Toe SP wedge so it can shine and perform out of the bunker, out of the rough, out of the fairway; whether you hit it high, low, open face, or square face.

Sorenstam Takes Early Lead at U.S. Senior Women’s Open

History is a heavy burden to haul around a golf course, especially in a USGA championship contested on a layout as demanding as Barton Hills Country Club. But that was the load carried by three of the game’s biggest stars in Thursday’s first round of the 8th U.S. Senior Women’s Open in Ann Arbor, Mich.

And they all handled the task magnificently. 

Galvin Green Takes The Lab Collection in Bold New Direction

Premium high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green is taking THE LAB collection in a bold new direction, unveiling a striking second installment that combines distinctive new color combinations with advanced technical fabrics and contemporary silhouettes engineered to challenge the elements.

Following the launch of THE LAB franchise earlier this year, the latest collection continues Galvin Green’s focus on pushing the boundaries of golf apparel through an experimental approach to design and performance. With a palette led by Storm Blue and accented by Navy and White, the new range introduces precision-placed prints, angular contrasts and technical fabrics designed to move, shield and adapt.

Stout Awarded McCormack Medal for Being Top Male Amateur

Preston Stout, 22, of Richardson, Texas, has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading male in the 2026 World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR®. 

The McCormack Medal winner receives exemptions into the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links and The 155th Open at St. Andrews (Old Course), in Scotland. 

Motocaddy Reveals Why More American Golfers Should Walk the Course

Motocaddy, the world's leading electric caddy brand, is encouraging more American golfers to walk the course as part of their regular exercise routine, with research showing that walking delivers significant physical and mental health benefits while also helping golfers perform better.

As many American golfers continue to rely on golf carts, walking with an electric caddy offers a smarter alternative by delivering the proven physical and mental health benefits of walking without the fatigue associated with carrying or pushing clubs.

Fujikura Celebrates Triple Success as VENTUS Powers Memorable Victories in Memphis, Pennsylvania and Denmark

Fujikura celebrated another significant weekend of success across the men's game, with VENTUS powering three victories across Europe and America, including in Memphis as the season's best players began the Tour’s final trio of events.

With only the top 70 players on the season-long standings eligible to compete, the field represented the very best of the year so far - making this one of the most significant achievements of the season as the Tour heads towards its conclusion.

Union Jack: England's Whaley Takes Title at Merion

It was a seminal moment for a Seminole. 

Florida State University rising senior Jack Whaley, 22, of England, defeated Stanford University rising junior Jay Leng Jr., 20, of San Diego, Calif., 4 and 3, in Sunday’s 36-hole championship match of the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at historic Merion Golf Club.

Jay Leng Jr. to Meet Jack Whaley in 36-Hole Final at Merion

A day after all four quarterfinal matches sent the masses home early in time for Friday Happy Hour, the two semifinal encounters in the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship Saturday afternoon at historic Merion Golf Club provided the drama everyone wanted.

More than 3,500 spectators flocked to the Main Line club hosting its 20th USGA championship – and record seventh U.S. Amateur – hoping to see great theater and they got their wish.

Leng, Loflin, Reilly, Whaley Semifinalists at Merion

Twenty-one years ago, a relatively unheralded European golfer captured the U.S. Amateur title at Merion Golf Club after sneaking into the match-play draw from a 19-man playoff. Italy’s Eduardo Molinari, in fact, holed a bunker shot at the par-3 ninth, his last hole of stroke play, just to get into the playoff. 

Jack Whaley is possibly following the same path. The 21-year-old Englishman didn’t have any final-hole heroics, but the Florida State University rising senior did nearly make an ace on the par-3 13th hole during the 16-man playoff on Wednesday morning to grab one of the 11 available spots. 

126th U.S. Amateur Championship: Meet the Quarterfinalists

The Elite Eight is set for the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship at the esteemed Merion Golf Club.  The top seeds have all been knocked out and the rest of the way will be a test of pure grit in determining the champion.

Here's a closer look at the Quarterfinalists battling to bring home the Havemeyer Trophy.

Stanford’s Leng Jr. Among Quarterfinalists at Merion

Few players this summer have been hotter than Jay Leng Jr. Winner of the Western Amateur. Runner-up in the Northeast Amateur. A tie for fifth in the Southern Amateur. All are elite competitions against top-flight talent.

After his performance on Thursday, the San Diego, Calif., resident and rising Stanford University junior could add the biggest prize of his fledgling career: the Havemeyer Trophy.

Evnroll Introduces EZPZ Reverse Torque Putter, Delivering a New Approach to Face Stability and Accuracy

As zero-torque putters continue to influence the premium putter category, Evnroll is introducing a new alternative…one designed to control torque rather than eliminate it.

The award-winning putter manufacturer today announced the EZPZ™ Reverse Torque Putter, featuring patent-pending Reverse Torque Technology™. Instead of reducing torque by aligning the shaft axis through or near the putter head's center of gravity, the EZPZ strategically redistributes mass to naturally slow face rotation through impact while preserving the traditional setup, offset, feel, and stroke preferred by the vast majority of golfers. 

Turtleson Releases Fall Collection of Elevated Essentials and Luxury Natural Fibers

Turtleson, creators of striking, sophisticated apparel for discerning customers who appreciate exceptional style and wearability, unveiled today its fall collection of elevated essentials and luxury natural fibers.

The collection focuses on intentional layering systems and thoughtful color palettes to create versatile pieces that earn their way into your wardrobe, just in time for fall activities and adventures.

Boomer Sooner: Cowan Ousts Russell in Heavyweight Round-of-64 Duel at Merion

Two competitors who played the weekend at the 2026 U.S. Open. Both among the top 10 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR.® One player on the 2026 USA Walker Cup Team. Another on the cusp of being selected to play in next month’s Match at Lahinch.

A matchup between world No. 4 Miles Russell, the 17-year-old phenom from Jacksonville Beach, Fla., the runner-up in last month’s U.S. Junior Amateur, and world No. 8 Ryder Cowan, the co-low amateur in this year’s U.S. Open, would seem better suited for a semifinal or a final.

Original Penguin Unveils Summer and Fall 2026 Golf Collection for Men and Women

Original Penguin, a division of Perry Ellis International, proudly introduces its Summer/Fall 2026 Golf Collection for men and women, celebrating the brand's iconic heritage through timeless sportswear, elevated performance innovation and modern versatility.

Drawing from more than 70 years of style, the Summer/Fall 2026 Collection reimagines classic American and British sportswear influences with a contemporary perspective. Inspired by today's renewed appreciation for heritage design and nostalgic fashion, the collection blends retro aesthetics with technical performance, creating apparel that performs on the golf course while transitioning effortlessly into everyday life.

Fanning the Flames: Liberty's Josh Ryan Medalist at U.S. Amateur

Expect a bit more than just rush-hour morning traffic from Norristown, Pa., to the Main Line on Wednesday. The Montgomery County town in the Philadelphia suburbs has a local hero to follow at the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship as the competition moves to the match-play stage at historic Merion Golf Club. 

Joshua Ryan, the winner of the 2026 Pennsylvania Amateur, produced a near-record breaking performance in stroke play, posting a 36-hole total of 8-under 132 to earn medalist honors over a stellar field of 311 competitors. 

Lisle and Koelle Co-leaders (65) After Day 1 of U.S. Amateur

Competitors in this week’s 126th U.S. Amateur Championship have talked about the importance of finding fairways. Whether it was Merion Golf Club or stroke-play co-host venue Philadelphia Country Club, playing from the rough proved to be penal. 

While the USGA doesn’t have cost-of-rough statistics at its amateur competitions, balls that nestled into the heavy stuff meant a difficult challenge to make par. 

Little Star Earns Her Greatest Honor

For a 17-year-old golf superstar, Asterisk Talley, of Chowchilla, Calif., has already endured her share of heartbreak. 

She burst onto the national scene at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club, where, at just 15, she found herself two strokes off the lead after the opening round. Since then, Talley has cemented herself as the best junior golfer in the world, collecting wins at the Girls’ Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, the Junior PGA Championship and countless other junior events. 

126th U.S. Amateur Championship Inside the Field

There are 312 golfers in the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship field from 45 different states with ages ranging from 15 years-old to 63 years-old.

Here's a deeper look inside the field.

Odyssey Announces New Limited Edition Damascus Milled Left Handed Putters

Lefties Rejoice!  Odyssey has announced the release of their new Limited Edition Damascus Milled Putters in left handed options.  This is the Odyssey's latest Damascus lineup drop and will feature the Seven DB, Jailbird Mini DB, and Two CH.

These Limited-Edition putters are the most premium in Odyssey's lineup and the unique Damascus Steel insert provides a feel that is unmatched.  Crafted from a layered construction of multiple steel alloys the Damascus Steel insert is forged, folded, and pressed to create a unique, striking pattern in every piece.

Callaway Apparel Unveils Summer Fall 2026 Collections Featuring Next-Gen Performance Technologies and All-Weather Versatility

Callaway® Apparel, developed by global fashion leader Perry Ellis International, today unveiled its Summer/Fall 2026 Men's and Women's Collections, showcasing innovative performance technologies, premium fabrics and versatile layering engineered to help golfers perform their best in every condition while delivering functional style beyond the course.

Designed for changing weather and today's active lifestyle, the Summer/Fall Collections combine lightweight performance, weather protection and elevated styling through proprietary fabric technologies, advanced layering pieces and modern silhouettes that transition seamlessly from the golf course to everyday wear.

126th U.S. Amateur Championship Fact Sheet

The 126th U.S. Amateur Championship kicks off Monday from Philadelphia Country Club for stroke play and Merion Golf Club for match play.

Merion Golf Club’s East Course will be set up at 6,939 yards and will play to a par of 36-34-70. Philadelphia Country Club, which will serve as the stroke-play co-host course for the two rounds of stroke play, will be set up at 7,201 yards and will play to a par of 35-35-70. (NOTE: Yardages subject to change.)

Students x Payntr Collaboration A Study in the Game

Students and PAYNTR Golf introduce a collaboration born from a shared belief: golf is more than a sport, it's a lifelong study.

Built on a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, curiosity, and the traditions that continue to shape the sport, the collection invites golfers to embrace every round as an opportunity to learn. Because the greatest players aren't defined by what they know, they're defined by their willingness to keep studying.

Cleveland Golf Introduces RTZ 2 Wedges

Combining decades of short-game expertise with innovations designed to elevate scoring performance, CLEVELAND GOLF® announces the launch of their RTZ 2 Wedges and the next chapter in one of golf's most storied wedge lineages.

The new RTZ 2 Wedge lineup combines Cleveland Golf's most advanced performance technologies with lessons learned from generations of wedge design, resulting in a wedge family that delivers greater consistency, improved control, and more options for golfers to play the shots they see.

Callaway Introduces New 2026 Apex MB Tour Raw Irons

Callaway is releasing new 2026 Apex MB Tour Raw irons and the innovation in these irons revitalizes the muscle back category with a new approach to blades that no one else has done on the market.

Born on Tour and released in extremely limited quantities, Apex MB Tour Raw irons deliver pure feel, total control, and uncompromising precision.  They are raw finished for ultimate feedback and really what you might call the new modern muscle back, trusted by the world's best players and now available for players who demand that same level of performance.

PUMA Golf x Palm Tree Crew Drop New 2026 Summer Collection

Longtime staff member Rickie Fowler and PUMA GOLF designers have combined forces once again with DJ Kygo and his Palm Tree Crew to create the latest, most relaxed PUMA x PTC collection to date. With hoodies, polos, caps, and a pair of Suede G spikeless shoes that bring a modern design approach with an exciting pop of color, the latest collection is sure to satisfy anyone looking for cool, stylish fits to finish off the summer season.

The new PTC drop is unique in that it largely replaces the tropical hues and designs typically associated with Palm Tree Crew with cool, white and black colorways that can work on or off the course equally well. And for those that want a vibrant splash of color, a stunning, pink and white hero polo fits the bill perfectly.

Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver vs. Titleist GT280 Mini Driver Comparative Review

Give credit where credit is due.  The new Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver is convincingly more forgiving than the previous Titleist GT280 Mini Driver.  You'll see why and by how much in the statistical comparisons and accompanying commentary below.

With that said there are still aspects of the Titleist GT280 that will make it the preferred mini driver over the GTS300 for some golfers.  We'll also get into why that is below.

Callaway Announces New Quantum Mini Spinner Fairway Woods

Landing soft is usually a wedge's job.  Usually.  But today Callaway Golf has announced their Quantum Mini Spinner, a new top-of-the-bag solution designed for golfers who need more spin, control, and confidence when attacking greens from distance.  These new offerings will be available at retail starting on August 14th.

Engineered with a compact, deep profile and optimized for higher spin, the Quantum Mini Spinner lineup delivers the stopping power and precision players often struggle to achieve with traditional fairway woods or hybrids.  Built to bridge the gap between woods and irons, it gives golfers the control they need to take aim and hold the green.  The Mini Spinner has recently been released in Japan, where it’s already the #1 selling fairway wood model in the market.

PXG Expands Zero Torque Putter Lineup with New PXG One & Done ZT Putter

PXG has announced the launch of the new PXG® One & Done® ZT Putter, a high-stability mallet engineered to help golfers simplify face control and produce a more consistent start line on the greens. Designed around PXG’s growing Zero Torque (ZT) platform, the PXG One & Done ZT Putter combines a new onset hosel configuration, hollow-body construction, advanced face milling, and perimeter weighting to create a putter that naturally resists twisting throughout the stroke.

As the zero torque category continues to gain momentum across the industry, PXG’s latest addition is designed to broaden the appeal of the technology with a highly stable, confidence-inspiring mallet putter that fits a wide range of players. It also further expands PXG’s ZT Putter family, which includes multiple head shapes from traditional blade profiles to high moment of inertia (MOI) mallets and long putter options.

Topgolf Announces World Series of Golf Competition

Sports and entertainment leader Topgolf announced today a partnership with the World Series of Golf (WSG) and the first-ever World Series of Golf qualifying tournament, a poker-style golf tournament held simultaneously across 30 venues in 11 states – Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina and Tennessee. 

The World Series of Golf competition has been reimagined with technology and for the first time in its 23-year history, will have satellite tournaments at Topgolf, leading to its green grass Championship Tournament.  Players compete hole-by-hole using betting mechanics built into the WSG app, playing nine holes on Topgolf’s virtual golf mode. Highlights from each qualifying event and the National Championship will run across Topgolf Media Networks, giving guest at every location a look at the competition after the event.

USGA Renews IDEA Grant Funding to First Tee Chapters for Fifth Straight Year

The USGA is reinforcing its commitment to broadening golf’s reach with a new round of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) grants awarded to 26 First Tee chapters across the United States. The funding supports local programs that introduce young people to golf while intentionally instilling the game’s values, like honesty, integrity and sportsmanship.

Since the grant program launched in 2021, the USGA has provided 155 grants totaling more than $1 million. These investments are designed to help First Tee chapters expand their impact in communities that have historically had limited access to the sport, creating more opportunities for youth to learn, play and grow through golf.

Club Champion Teams Up with Inspire11 to Support Western Golf Association During Western Amateur at Beverly Country Club

Club Champion, the globe’s premier custom club fitting and building company, announced today its support for the Western Golf Association (WGA) during this week’s Western Amateur Championship at the historic Beverly Country Club. Throughout the tournament, Club Champion will donate a portion of proceeds from all custom club sales generated on-site to the WGA to support its mission and youth caddie scholarship programs.

 

The activation is featured at Club Champion’s state-of-the-art Mobile Fitting Studio, stationed directly near the practice driving range at Beverly Country Club. Attendees, tournament players, and Beverly Country Club members will have the chance to experience tour-level custom club fitting powered by Club Champion’s proprietary AI Fitter Co-Pilot – a data-driven recommendation engine that matches golfers with optimal head, shaft, and grip combinations from over 65,000 hit combinations.

Fujikura Helps Power Career First Tour Victory in Minnesota

Fujikura was again trusted as the number one performance golf shaft at the Tour event in Minnesota, with the champion claiming his first Tour victory using the brand’s innovation in his driver shaft.

The 21-year-old victor - one of the game’s brightest talents who only turned professional last month after a glittering amateur career - trusted Fujikura with a Speeder 661 TR-X in his driver as he returned rounds of 64, 68, 61 and 66 for a 25-under-par finish and a three-shot win.

Noah’s Mark: Maclauchlan Stuns Miles Russell for Title at Saucon Valley

When the next World Amateur Golf Ranking® comes out in four days, Noah Maclauchlan won’t see the number 2,047 next to his name. 

Thanks to a stunning 6-and-5 victory over the much-heralded Miles Russell, 17, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., in Saturday’s 36-hole final of the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Saucon Valley Country Club’s Old Course that figure will definitely make a sharp upward move.

Lefties Only: Russell, Maclauchlan to Square Off in 36-Hole Final at Saucon Valley

For left-handed golfers throughout the world, everything is all right at the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Saucon Valley Country Club. 

 

USGA history will be made on Saturday when southpaws Miles Russell, 17, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and 18-year-old Noah Maclauchlan, of Moseley, Va. square off in the 36-hole final on the Old Course. It’s the first time in an individual USGA championship that two left-handers have made a final.

78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship - Meet the Quarterfinalists

The next stage is a spot in the final four for the players still alive in the 78th US Junior Amateur Championship.

Here's a deeper look at the Quarterfinalists.

Maclauchlan Ousts Top Seed; Co-Medalists Russell, Patel Reach Final Eight 8 at Saucon Valley

The beauty of the match-play format is one can throw out the numbers. Forget the seeding or the world ranking. Toss away the reputations as well.

For 18 holes, nothing else matters but head-to-head golf.

Galvin Green 2026 Part Two Collection Released

Premium high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has unveiled its 2026 Part Two collection, celebrating ‘The Great Wide Open’ through a comprehensive range of performance-driven garments inspired by the landscapes where the game is played. 

Combining advanced fabric technologies with some of the boldest colors and prints ever featured by the brand, the latest collection is engineered to help golfers perform with ultimate confidence whatever the weather. The range showcases best-in-class waterproof protection, enhanced insulation technologies in the warmest jackets ever developed by Galvin Green and sophisticated styling built to stand the test of time.

Co-Medalist Patel Advances to Final 32 in Dramatic Fashion; Top 2 Seeds Jones, Russell Roll at Saucon Valley

Three down after four holes. Facing the No. 62 seed whose résumé is far better than a player barely qualifying for match play and a world ranking 554 spots higher. 

That was the predicament co-medalist/No. 3 seed Sohan Patel found himself in during the Round of 64 on Wednesday in the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur on Saucon Valley Country Club’s Old Course. But the left-hander from Weston, Fla., illustrated the kind of intestinal fortitude it takes to hoist the Tiger Woods Trophy come late Saturday afternoon.

Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max Review: Play With Pete Invitational Pasatiempo Viewer Review

Play With Pete Invitational is always about the players competing and the viewers watching on livestream.  And we try to bring everyone in together as much as possible so all have a great day.

At PWPIPasatiempo one of the livestream viewers (Jacob, @SchwandtyPippen on X) won a new Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max driver just like the players were using at Pasatiempo.

Baltusrol Golf Club Awarded 2046 U.S. Open, Three Additional Future USGA Championships

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Baltusrol Golf Club, in Springfield, N.J., will host four future USGA championships: the 2033 U.S. Mid-Amateur, the 2039 U.S. Amateur, the 2046 U.S. Open and a U.S. Women's Open at a date to be determined later.  

 

The additions build on one of the deepest championship histories in American golf. Baltusrol's 16 previous USGA championships — seven U.S. Opens, four U.S. Amateurs, two U.S. Women's Opens, two U.S. Women's Amateurs and the 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur — already rank fourth-most of any club, behind only Merion, Oakmont and The Country Club. The 2033 Mid-Amateur will mark a first for the club, while the 2046 U.S. Open — the 146th playing of the championship — will be Baltusrol's first since Lee Janzen's win in 1993. 

Threes a Crowd at Saucon Valley: Floridians Russell, Patel, Californian Jones Co-Medalists

Add another major accomplishment in the brilliant junior career of Miles Russell. The 17-year-old Jacksonville Beach, Fla., phenom earned medalist honors for the first time in a USGA championship – sharing it with fellow Floridian Sohan Patel and Southern Californian Brayden Jones – at the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur at Saucon Valley Country Club.

Finishing before an afternoon thunderstorm delayed Tuesday’s second round for 70 minutes, the left-hander, who tied for 39th in last month’s U.S. Open and was recently named to the 2026 USA Walker Cup Team, carded a 5-under-par 66 on the Old Course for a 36-hole total of 6-under 135.

Galvin Green Pro Stefano Mazzoli Wins Corales Puntavano Championship and Secures full PGA Tour Membership for 2027

Wearing the latest Galvin Green high-tech clothing, Stefano Mazzoli delivered the biggest moment of his career on Sunday after claiming a thrilling maiden DP World Tour and PGA TOUR victory at the Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic.

The 29-year-old Italian produced a sensational final round 66 in sweltering Caribbean conditions to overturn a four-shot final-round deficit, before holing a stunning 24-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to secure a one-shot victory on 20-under-par. The emotional breakthrough triumph secured Stefano’s full PGA TOUR membership for the 2027 season.