The PGAPappas Podcast - Episode 6: Chris Gotterup

Chris Gotterup earned his second career PGA Tour victory last week at the Genesis Scottish Open and joins The PGAPappas Podcast to talk about battling Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark in the high-stakes final group on Sunday.

Chris joins the pod from home where's he's charging up for a run in the FedExCup playoffs next week.  Chris and I talk about why his win at the Scottish Open was so emotional, what it was like to play with two major champions in the final grouping, how he was able to continue his great play the following week at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, and the reasons he's now playing at his highest level since earning his Tour card in 2024.

Zinkland Golf Design Completes Extensive Renovation of Knollwood 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 an extensive renovation of Knollwood Country Club in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Construction began in August 2024 and followed ZGD’s proposed master plan for the golf course, short-game area and driving range. The 100-year-old course already possessed a strong routing that took advantage of the site’s varied terrain, with more dramatic, rolling hills encompassing its perimeter and gentler grading toward its center. Therefore, ZGD focused on the improvement of numerous course features. They included the creation of a new par-3 17th hole near its original footprint, and shifting the tees and landing areas of the 9th and 10th holes to elevate their strategy and playability.

PXG Named Supporting Partner of the Senior PGA Professional Championship

The PGA of America announced today a new multi-year partnership naming PXG as a supporting partner of the Senior PGA Professional Championship through 2027.

“We are proud to welcome PXG as a supporting partner of the Senior PGA Professional Championship, an annual highlight on our championships calendar,” said Derek Sprague, PGA of America CEO. “The Senior PPC showcases the incredible playing abilities of our PGA of America Golf Professionals 50 years of age and older, and we look forward to having PXG, one of the game’s premier equipment and apparel providers, with us in Port St. Lucie this October.”

Live Your Happy Gilmore 2 and Stick Golf Dreams at Kohler, Wisconsin’s Championship Courses

Golf is having a major pop culture moment. From Adam Sandler’s return to the links in Happy Gilmore 2 to Owen Wilson mentoring a young prodigy in Apple TV’s hit seriesStick, the sport is dominating screens and driving renewed interest among a younger generation.

And the onscreen buzz may influence travel behavior. According to Expedia, 83% of U.S. travelers are more likely to visit a destination they’ve seen in a TV show or movie, making this golf-driven entertainment surge the perfect excuse to “set-jet” to one of the sport’s most iconic destinations: Kohler, Wisconsin.

Located just two hours north of Chicago, Kohler is a luxury resort community built by the late Herb Kohler, an avid golfer who partnered with Pete Dye to design some ofAmerica’s most acclaimed courses. It’s a dream destination for golf enthusiasts and lifestyle travelers alike, offering:

·       Whistling Straits – Host of the 43rd Ryder Cup and three PGA Championships, modeled after the windswept terrain of Ireland — sheep included.

·       Blackwolf Run – Two championship courses along the Sheboygan River, consistently ranked among the best in the U.S.

·       Champions Locker Room – Tour golf history through memorabilia and lockers from legends like Tiger Woods and John Daly.

·       Kohler Swing Studio – A stylish, tech-driven space for simulated play, practice, and leisure.

And it doesn’t stop at golf. Kohler is home to The American Club resort, a beacon for leisure and wellness enthusiasts, offering Bold Cycle, Yoga on the Lake, and the only five-star spa in Wisconsin, Kohler Waters Spa. Kohler also offers unrivaled access to nature with River Wildlife, a naturally secluded sanctuary encompassing more than 500 acres of Wisconsin wilderness, 5 miles of the meandering Sheboygan River and more than 18 miles of scenic woodland trails.  

Callaway® Apparel Unveils Summer/Fall 2025 Collection for Men and Women

Callaway® Apparel, developed by global fashion leader Perry Ellis International, is proud to introduce its Summer/Fall 2025 golf collection, a thoughtfully designed line for men and women that seamlessly merges performance-driven innovation with cozy textures, elevated style, and multi-purpose versatility. 

Designed with the evolving lifestyle of today’s athlete and traveler in mind, the new collection features next-generation layering, sensory-rich fabrics, and modular pieces built for the course—and far beyond it.

Original Penguin® Unveils Summer/Fall 2025 Golf Collection

Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., is proud to unveil its Summer/Fall 2025 Golf Collection—a striking evolution that pays homage to the brand’s rich legacy while integrating modern performance and global influence.

With inspiration rooted from the timeless style icons of the Munsingwear archives, the new collection delivers functional elegance across both men’s and women’s categories.

USGA Celebrates National Intern Day, Creating Golf's Future Leaders

Ahead of National Intern Day on July 31, the USGA is sharing the organization's 2025 investment into the future of golf leadership, shedding light on an emerging workforce that is both highly skilled and uniquely equipped to support the game’s growth.

In 2025, the USGA funded more than 370 interns – a number that exceeds the USGA’s current full-time workforce of 361 – reflecting the organization’s continual focus on career development. That annual investment exceeded $2 million again this year. 

Original Penguin Brand Ambassador Johnny Keefer Earns 2026 PGA Tour Card with Second Korn Ferry Tour Victory

Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., proudly congratulates brand ambassador, and rising star, Johnny Keefer, on securing his second Korn Ferry Tour victory of the year at the NV5 Invitational.

With the win, Keefer, a Baylor University standout and the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Player of the Year, officially secures his PGA TOUR card for the 2026 season, marking a major milestone in his professional career while also jumping to first on the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour points list.

Oak Hill Country Club to Host U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally in 2037

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that in 2037, Oak Hill Country Club, in Rochester, N.Y., will play host to the 92nd U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, bringing women’s major championship golf to the iconic club for the first time.

"Major championship golf is in the DNA of Oak Hill and we are thrilled to bring the U.S. Women’s Open to the club for the first time," said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. "Oak Hill has long been a proven stage for some of golf’s biggest moments and we are proud to add the U.S. Women’s Open to its storied history. We are certain the local community and fans across the world will embrace the worthy test it will provide for the game’s best players." 

Ryder Cup 2025 Odds: Who’s In and Who’s Out for Team USA & Team Europe

The Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black on Sept. 26, and Team USA is an early favorite across North Carolina sports betting. But rosters won't be official for another month-plus. Who will captain Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald pick to join locks like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy? 

BetCarolina – your best stop for golf betting – has odds on who will make the 12-man roster for each squad fresh off the Open Championship.

Graphite Design Wins the 3M Open

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the 3M Open held at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, MN was playing a Graphite Design Tour VF-7 TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT3 Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-7 Black X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT1 3Tour 14.5° Fairway metal wood, and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-9 Black TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT1 #7 21° Fairway metal wood. 

The champion claimed his second PGA Tour victory after shooting a total score of 23 under par.

Weekend Warrior: Kitayama Wins 3M Open with Bridgestone Tour B X MindSet Ball

Bridgestone Golf staffer Kurt Kitayama secured his first win of the season on Sunday at the 3M Open with a final round of 65 and 23-under-par total. The victory, made possible in part by his use of the Bridgestone TOUR B X MindSet golf ball, is Kitayama’s second PGA Tour win and qualifies him for the 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs. 

“We’re thrilled for Kurt and proud that he got the win using our TOUR B X MindSet golf ball,” said Dan Murphy, president of Bridgestone Golf. “We knew he was talented when he joined our Tour staff and can’t wait to see what he does next. It’s great to see MindSet win two of the last three Tour events, further validating Bridgestone’s results-driven technology.”

LIV Golf Announces Multi-Year Commitment to South Africa

LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences, today announced Steyn City in Johannesburg is set to host the first-ever LIV Golf South Africa from 20-22 March 2026. A multi-year commitment, the announcement represents a landmark moment for the League as it expands to the African continent for the first time, extending LIV Golf competition to five continents across the globe.

Early bird tickets for LIV Golf South Africa are now available for purchase at LIVGolf.com/southafrica2026, including a select number of Club 54 Hospitality Tickets and three-day Ground Passes to enjoy a festival of world-class golf, live music, and family-friendly experiences.

Scheffler Given 57.5% Chance Of Being Next Career Grand Slam Winner

On the heels of Scottie Scheffler’s commanding, four-stroke victory in Northern Ireland at the 2025 Open Championship, the 29-year-old American golfer is now one Major championship away from the career “Grand Slam.”

That leg is perhaps the most difficult task in the sport but he is bound to be among the North Carolina sports betting favorites. Scheffler needs a victory at the U.S. Open to join his Masters wins in 2022 and 2024, along with the 2025 PGA and Open triumphs. Here are updated BetCarolina.com odds on which professional golfer has the best shot at becoming the next to own a full set of career Grand Slams.

Midnight Sun Northern Lights and Cliffside Fairways

Norway might not be on most golfers' bucket lists… yet. But that’s about to change. Far from your typical fairway, golf in Norway is an immersive, almost cinematic experience where each swing is framed by fjords, forests, or the Arctic Ocean. Here, the game trades prestige for perspective, offering solitude, stunning landscapes, and a true sense of connection with the natural world.

Located above the Arctic Circle, Lofoten Links has become a symbol of Norway’s quiet rise on the global golf map. Recently acquired by Cabot, the course was carved along the cliffs and white-sand beaches of the Lofoten Islands with one guiding principle: don’t fight nature—play with it. Players can tee off at midnight during the summer’s endless daylight or chase the Northern Lights across the fairway in early autumn.

Hamilton (Coleman) Writes Perfect Script to U.S. Junior Am Title

Win a marathon opening-round match, knock off a couple of top-rated foes and walk home with the U.S. Junior Amateur Trophy as an unheralded champion at week’s end.

Where has this script been followed before? 

Anh Minh to Face Coleman in 36-Hole Final at Trinity Forest

Hamilton Coleman, 17, of Augusta, Ga., and 18-year-old Nguyen Anh Minh, of Vietnam, will square off in Saturday’s 36-hole championship match of the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur at Trinity Forest Golf Club.

Coleman, a rising high school senior who has committed to play for the University of Georgia in 2026, eliminated a pair of left-handers on Friday, including local favorite and U.S. National Junior Team member Luke Colton, 5 and 4, in the semifinals. In the quarterfinals earlier in the day, he took out Sohan Patel, of Weston, Fla., 2 and 1. This came on the heels of defeating another southpaw and 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur runner-up Tyler Watts, of Huntsville, Ala., in the Round of 16 on Wednesday afternoon, a match in which he rallied from 3 down after 11 holes to advance.

Fang and Stout Named to 2025 USA Walker Cup Team

Ethan Fang, 20, of Plano, Texas, and Preston Stout, 21, of Dallas, Texas, were named to the 2025 USA Walker Cup Team by the USGA’s International Team Selection (ITS) working group on Friday.

The duo joins Jackson Koivun, Ben James and Michael La Sasso, who previously earned automatic selections to the 10-player roster as the three highest-ranked American players in the World Amateur Golf Ranking® / WAGR® as of June 18. The USA Team will compete against Great Britain and Ireland in the 50th Walker Cup Match on Sept. 6-7 at the Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, Calif.

Evnroll Launches 3 Hot New ZERO Torque Putters for Summer

Evnroll, renowned for its award-winning putters featuring patented ‘SweetFace’ Technology, proudly introduces three new models into its ZERO torque product line for summer.

The Z1cs Center Shaft, the Z5 Hatchback, and the Z5cs Center Shaft. Each putter is meticulously crafted from 6061 aluminum in Carlsbad, California, and meticulously hand-finished and assembled to the exacting standards set by Guerin Rife, CEO and Chief Designer.

Galvin Green Announces Part 2 Collection with Next Generation Performance Driven Technology

Premium brand Galvin Green has hit the market with its latest high-performance golf apparel collection featuring a PFAS-free lined waterproof GORE-TEX fabric with innovative ePE membrane. This cutting-edge technology further enhances the brand’s award-winning multi-material DRYVR™ rainwear collection, setting a new benchmark in technical excellence and sustainability.

Representing the next generation of sustainable waterproof technology, this bluesign®-approved fabric is made from recycled polyester and incorporates GORE-TEX ePE in - two-layer construction, complemented by a lightweight mesh lining delivering exceptional comfort and thermal insulation with minimal restriction. At the same time, the responsibly developed PFAS-free treatment effectively repels water droplets, ensuring superior rain protection while reducing environmental impact and providing golfers with dependable performance and long-term wearability.