Titleist Tour Speed Golf Ball Review

For some golfers the new Titleist Tour Speed golf balls will be close to or even better performing than the Pro V1 or AVX.  Yes, you read that correctly.  And at an even lower price comparatively, Tour Speed is going to be incredibly appealing.

Tour Speed is not a replacement for Pro V1 or AVX, and honestly I'm not sure where Tour Speed fits in the Titleist line up.  In some ways Tour Speed will be a better ball for certain kinds of performance.  In other ways, the Pro V and AVX line-up remains king.  I've played and tested Tour Speed for about a month now, and here's how they all stack up on a variety of tee-to-green shots.

Cobra Golf Unveils New KING Tour Irons with MIM Technology

COBRA® Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, unveiled today the new KING TOUR Irons,which expand its KING family of players’ irons.  A tour cavity back shape is manufactured using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology to deliver the most precise shaping with incredibly soft feel that better players desire.  Building off the popularity of its KING MIM Wedges, COBRA is applying MIM Technology to a full set of irons for the first time and reinventing the way premium irons are designed and manufactured.

MIM manufacturing produces a more precise finished product utilizing fewer steps and minimal hands-on post-process polishing, unlike traditional forging and casting processes.  Each iron head is created using a mixture of 304 stainless steel metal powder, which is then heated and injected into a mold.  During the sintering process, the metal is heated to a higher temperature than forgings (1340°C vs. 1200°C), resulting in a tighter-aligned grain structure that delivers the highest level of precision and soft feel, rivaling that of carbon steel forgings. The final step is hand-polishing to deliver the perfect satin finish. While many forgings require moderate polishing to remove excess materials, MIM technology requires only subtle polishing to ensure the shape is consistent from set to set.

Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro Blade Wedge Review

We see it every week on Tour.  Players hitting wedges to spots with surgical precision.  Holing out from greenside locations with abracadabra ease.  And putting spin on shots that make the ball look like a Yoyo trick.

Swing technique of course goes a long way in pulling off these shots.  But make no mistake about it, all wedges are not created equal.  And even in the hands of less skilled golfers, the new Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro Blade Wedges make a strong case to be considered among the best in class for overall performance.

Golf Datatech Reports Highest Q3 U.S. Retail Golf Equipment Sales Ever

As the golf business continues to surge coming out of the worldwide shutdown from COVID-19, Golf  Datatech, LLC, the golf industry’s leading independent market research firm for retail sales, consumer and trade trends, today announced U.S. retail golf equipment sales for the 3rd Quarter of 2020 surpassed the $1 billion mark. This represents the first-time sales in July, August and September have ever exceeded $1 billion in Q3, and represents the second highest quarter of all time (Q2 2008 sales = $1.013 billion).

Golf Datatech also reported that Q3 golf equipment sales for 2020 were up a staggering 42% over the same time period in 2019, led by strong showings in golf bags, wedges, and irons.

PGA Merchandise Show Shifts to an All-Virtual Format for 2021

PGA Golf Exhibitions, in partnership with the PGA of America, announced today the shift to an all-virtual format for the 2021 PGA Merchandise Show, to be held January 26-29, 2021. Prioritizing the health and well-being of the global golf community during the ongoing pandemic, the decision was made with guidance and feedback from exhibitors, attendees, PGA Professionals, the PGA of America, key industry associations, vendor partners and additional event stakeholders.

The PGA Merchandise Show, the world’s largest annual gathering of the golf industry, traditionally hosts nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from around the world to discover the newest trends and technology from some 1,000 exhibiting golf companies and brands. In 2021, the 68th edition of the PGA Merchandise Show will instead drive business, education and networking through a cutting-edge, highly-interactive virtual experience and marketplace – which will feature new product launch events, dynamic exhibitor showrooms, commerce applications, education sessions, industry presentations, one-to-one meetings, group networking, special events, and special golf celebrity and influencer engagement programs.

FootJoy Flex LE3 Golf Shoes Review

With massage elements in the footbed and extra padding around the ankle and heel, the new FootJoy Flex LE3 are arguably the most comfortable shoes in the Flex family.

The molded foam upper is lightweight and soft to touch, but firm enough to feel support wrapping around your foot.

Titleist Introduces New TSi Fairway Metals

Faster from the tee and turf, the new Titleist TSi fairway metals are engineered with advanced speed-tuned technologies – including Active Recoil Channel 4.0 – to drive faster ball speeds and higher inertia for longer distance with incredible accuracy.

Available in golf shops Nov. 12, with fittings now at locations nationwide, the new Titleist TSi2 and TSi3 fairways are the longest, straightest, best looking and best sounding Titleist fairway metals ever – taking after the breakthrough performance of the new TSi drivers, which have quickly become the most-played driver models on the PGA Tour.

Titleist Introduces New TSi Drivers Featuring ATI 425 Aerospace Titanium

Faster in the air and faster at impact, the new Titleist TSi drivers push the boundaries of speed through advanced engineering and material breakthroughs – including a new ATI 425 Aerospace Titanium face construction never before used in golf – that combine to produce the longest, straightest, best-looking, and best-sounding Titleist drivers ever.

Available in golf shops Nov. 12, with fittings beginning today at locations nationwide, the new TSi2 and TSi3 models transcend the advancements of the original Titleist Speed Project, accelerating the performance that has made Titleist the most played driver on the PGA Tour for two seasons running.

Sun Mountain Releases New Sync Golf Bag

The new Sun Mountain Sync golf bag is purpose-built for use on golf push carts and gets a new top for 2021. Sync is designed to nest in the upper and lower bag wraps on Sun Mountain push carts and all pockets are designed to be accessible when the bag is on a push cart.

New for 2021 is an individual club divided top with slots for ‘woods’ in the middle and for irons along both sides. Sync is available now in men’s and women’s models with a suggested retail price of $229.99.

Kentwool Introduces Limited Edition Fall Winter Collection of Merino Wool Socks

There’s no better time of the year to warm up and protect your feet with the most comfortable wool socks in the world than when the leaves start changing, fires start crackling and the holidays are upon us. Fortunately, Kentwool’s new limited-edition Fall/Winter colorways, available for both men and women, fit the bill perfectly and are the ultimate in not only comfort and style, but also performance.

Showcasing eight new and exciting color combos, the latest offerings from Kentwool are available in classic ankle style (artifact, brick, teal, evergreen, emerald, azalea, eggplant, amethyst) and in low cut (brick, azalea, eggplant, emerald). All of the Fall/Winter offerings crank up an active person’s style on the golf course, hiking trail, or at the backyard BBQ, and also deliver a proven Kentwool hallmark: protecting users’ feet from blisters, cold, and even muscle fatigue.

Callaway Golf Announces New X Forged UT Irons for 2021

Utility Irons are a popular choice on Tour, especially as a “fairway finder” off the tee and a versatile club into the green on Par-5s. And the new X Forged UT Irons are packed with Callaway’s best technologies in a confidence-inspiring, hollow body construction.

For the better players who want a new go-to club in their bag, this is the player’s utility you’re looking for.

Callaway Golf Announces New Apex MB Irons for 2021

The new Callaway Golf Apex MB Irons are built for the best players in the game.  It’s a beautiful classic blade shape with high performance grooves, remarkable feel, and a new weight design.

 

This is a premium muscleback in every way.

Travis Mathew Announces 50 to 60% Off Sale to Benefit Oscar De La Hoya Foundation

 From October 19th – 20th, TravisMathew is proudly partnering with boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya for an online sale and fundraiser that will benefit the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation. Across these two days, 100% of the profits from sales on TravisMathew.com will go toward supporting this amazing foundation.

Born and raised in East Los Angeles, Oscar De La Hoya literally fought his way to the top. From his start in the local amateur boxing scene all the way to an Olympic Gold medal and 10 world titles as a professional, De La Hoya learned to, quite literally, roll with the punches to seize success for himself. Now he’s bringing that success to others across his community.

Callaway Golf Announces New X Forged CB Irons for 2021

With the new Callaway X Forged CB irons, the goal was simple. Provide consistency, control, amazing feel and a beautiful design for the most discerning of golfers.

Typical irons in this category are single piece, but Callaway took a different approach. They enhanced the player’s performance iron with multi-material construction using weighting, face technology, and shaping to create an iron worthy of the X Forged name.

Tour Edge Announces New Hot Launch 521 Iron-Woods, Wedges, and Irons

Last week Tour Edge announced the launch of two new Tour Edge Hot Launch series designed to cover both ends of the Game Improvement golf club spectrum.

The Hot Launch E521 Series covers Extreme Spec Game Improvement, while the C521 Series provides Competition Spec Game Improvement models.

USGA to Bring U.S. Senior Women's Open to Anchorage Golf Course in 2022

 The USGA today announced that Anchorage Golf Course in Anchorage, Alaska, will host the 60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur. The championship is scheduled for July 30-Aug. 4, 2022 and will mark the first time the USGA has taken one of its championships to the state of Alaska. Upon completion, the USGA will have hosted a championship in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia.

“It’s a monumental occasion for us to bring a championship to Alaska, something that has been a long time coming,” said Mike Davis, CEO of the USGA. “Players from all over the country dream of becoming USGA champions, so it is important we bring our events to all corners of the United States to expose golfers and golf fans to the inspiration and competitiveness of our championships. We’re so thankful to Anchorage Golf Course for working with us to make this dream a reality.”

Miura Congratulates Mel Reid on First LPGA Tour Win

Miura Golf is pleased to congratulate Mel Reid on her victory at last  weekend’s Shop Rite Classic in Galloway, New Jersey.

In her comments after the event, Reid graciously acknowledged the Miura irons that helped lead her to victory.

Tour Edge Hot Launch E521 and C521 Drivers Designed to Offer Game Improvement to Every Player Type

Tour Edge announces the launch of two new Tour Edge Hot Launch series designed to cover both ends of the Game Improvement golf club spectrum.

The Hot Launch E521 Series covers Extreme Spec Game Improvement, while the Hot Launch C521 Series provides Competition Spec Game Improvement models.

Tour Edge Introduces Two Sides of Game Improvement with New Hot Launch 521 Extreme and Competition Series

Tour Edge announces the launch of two new Tour Edge Hot Launch series designed to cover both ends of the Game Improvement golf club spectrum.

The Hot Launch E521 line is for Extreme Game Improvement, while the Hot Launch C521 are Competition Spec Game Improvement golf clubs. Both unique lines of E and C Series feature different shapes, specs and shafts with separate drivers, fairway metals, hybrids and irons.

Kevin Chappell Becomes True Spec's First PGA Tour Ambassador

True Spec Golf announced that Kevin Chappell has become its first PGA Tour Ambassador.

As part of his sponsorship with True Spec, Chappell is collaborating with the innovative clubfitter in a uniquely data-driven approach to equipment management on the tour. True Spec is providing Chappell with brand-agnostic intelligence to optimize equipment decisions across a range of brands, custom building his clubs to maximize performance.

Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x Prototype Golf Balls Debut on PGA TOUR This Week

This week at the PGA Tour’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, Titleist takes another step forward in its relentless pursuit of superior golf ball technology and performance.

Following a rigorous two-year development process, next generation Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls are now available to PGA Tour players to use in competition, with the first opportunity coming Thursday in Las Vegas.

Golf Pride Expands Popular PRO ONLY Putter Grip Family with CORD Series

Golf Pride, an industry leader in swing grip and putting grip innovation, announced today it is expanding its popular PRO ONLY™ putter grip family with the CORD Series.  The all-new PRO ONLY CORD assortment delivers an enhanced tactile feel, providing more feedback in concert with Golf Pride’s high-performance rubber-compound material in 3 Tour-optimized shapes and sizes. Discerning players will appreciate how the grips’ cord-plus-rubber combination delivers more responsive feel on the greens.

The new PRO ONLY™ CORD series builds on the trusted Tour preferred shapes and sizes originally introduced in 2019 that allowed amateur golfers of all levels better feedback and feel which is critical for repeatable distance control, and proven to be the choice of the games most confident putters.

Introducing the New CNCPT Irons – Engineered by Titleist

An exceptional engineering journey by the Titleist Golf Club R&D team – to discover the most satisfying ball-striking experience imaginable – has led to the new series of CNCPT by Titleist irons.

For Titleist engineers, CNCPT represents an ongoing challenge to redefine what’s possible. CNCPT provides them the freedom to pursue manufacturing and material technologies the game has never seen – regardless of cost – in the mission to deliver a level of performance that nothing else can match.

Cleveland Golf Announces Two New Finishes for RTX ZipCore Wedges

 Cleveland Golf, an industry leader in wedge design and innovation, introduces two new finishes for the RTX ZipCore: Black Satin and Tour Rack. These two new finishes will officially launch in North America on Friday, October 2, 2020.

Raw, customized, and marked with a “T,” RTX ZipCore Tour Rack wedges are identical to those used on tour by the best in the world. With this latest release, Cleveland is delivering the same stock of tour wedges to the masses.

Reynolds Lake Oconee to Host LPGA Drive On Championship

Reynolds Lake Oconee—the award-winning resort community situated on 19,000-acre Lake Oconee located between Atlanta and Augusta—will host the LPGA Tour Drive On Championship at Reynolds Lake Oconee, October 22-25, 2020.

The four-day, official full-field event will feature a purse of $1.3 million. Golf Channel will broadcast all four rounds with three hours of coverage each day.

Honma Unveils TR21X Irons

For the past several months, Honma has been turning heads and gaining share in golfers’ bags with its premium-performance TR20 drivers and irons. Now, the ongoing collaboration between its Japanese and U.S. development efforts is pleased to launch four new products with exceptional performance to round out the TR family– TR21X Irons, the TR21 FTi “BIG-LB” Fairway Metal, TR21 F Fairways and TR21 H Hybrids. Targeted at competitive to mid-handicap golfers, the TR line is a full family of clubs that players can trust from the tee or approaching the green.

The new TR21 designs combine 60 years of expert Japanese craftsmanship with the cutting-edge construction and performance-forward thinking expected in the North American market. Honma’s TR21 and TR20 products combine in perfect harmony the things that premium performance golfers want—beautifully-crafted looks, great sound, solid feel, fast ball speed and playability that makes the game easier and more enjoyable.

Duca del Cosma Adds King Cheetah Limited Edition to 2020 Range

Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is introducing a limited-edition leather sneaker among its latest golf shoe range for women linked to the conservation of one of the world’s rarest animals – the highly distinctive King Cheetah.

With a population in the wild only just reaching double figures and around 50 living in a protected environment, the King Cheetah is the rarest cat on the African continent. With its special colors and markings, it was once thought to be a separate species. However, the King Cheetah is now recognized as the same animal as the more common cheetah – the fastest animal on the planet capable of speeds up to 120 kph/70 mph – but with a pronounced fur pattern mutation in its thicker coat.

U.S. Golf Equipment Retail Sales Set Record in August with $331 Million

On the heels of the U.S. Open, golf’s second major of 2020, Golf Datatech, LLC, the golf industry’s leading independent market research firm for retail sales, consumer and trade trends, has announced that U.S. retail golf equipment sales for August 2020 were up nearly 32% over the same period in 2019, exceeding the previous all-time high August (2006), by 15%.

In total, U.S. golf retail equipment sales for August 2020 were $331 million, compared to August 2019, which were $251 million, and the previous record year of August 2006, which were $287 million.  Additionally, five equipment categories, set all-time records for August: balls, irons, wedges, bags and gloves. Overall, golf bags were the best performing equipment category in August, up 55% vs. August 2019, while YTD bag sales are up 5%.

USGA CEO Mike Davis Announces Departure in 2021

The USGA announced that CEO Mike Davis will leave the organization by the end of 2021 to pursue a life-long passion for golf course design and construction.

In the next step of his professional journey, Davis will team with accomplished golf course designer Tom Fazio II in a new business venture, where together they have formed Fazio & Davis Golf Design.

DeChambeau Dismantles Winged Foot to Secure First Major with Bridgestone’s Tour B X Golf Ball

 Bridgestone Golf’s long-hitting sensation, Bryson DeChambeau, pushed the game of golf to new levels, recording an average driver distance of 325 yds, the longest-ever for a US Open Champion, on the way to his first Major victory at the storied Winged Foot golf course. As the only player to finish in red-figures, DeChambeau demonstrated jaw-dropping power, complemented by control and feel, with the Bridgestone Tour B X golf ball rising to meet the demands of golf’s newest phenom. The come-from-behind win marks the 8th victory of the young star’s career and his first Major Championship.

Using Bridgestone Golf’s TOUR B X with REACTIV cover technology, DeChambeau carded the only under-par final round of the tournament, besting Winged Foot with incredible distance, matched only by his balanced touch around the greens as he navigated the deep rough and lightning-quick surfaces that were exceptionally difficult and forecasted to produce a winning score of “plus-8” at the beginning of the week by the hosting Director of Golf Courses.

SIK Putters Staff Pro Bryson DeChambeau Wins 120th U.S. Open

SIK, The Fastest Growing Putter Company in Golf, would like to congratulate PGA Tour Staff Professional, Bryson DeChambeau, on his victory at the 120th U.S Open held at the legendary Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York last weekend.

DeChambeau’s final round was the best of the day by three, and he was the only player to finish the tournament under par. He fired rounds of 69, 68, 70 and 67 to capture a six-stroke victory over the field. This was the eighth win and first major of his PGA TOUR career that began in 2017.

U.S. Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau Seals the Deal at Winged Foot

Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and now Bryson DeChambeau. They are the three golfers who have captured an NCAA individual title, a U.S. Amateur and a U.S. Open. DeChambeau joined that esteemed fraternity on Sunday at Winged Foot Golf Club with a performance for the ages on what many consider one of the game’s most demanding championship tests.

DeChambeau carded a final-round, 3-under-par 67 to earn a decisive six-stroke victory over 54-hole leader and wunderkind Matthew Wolff, who was vying to become the first U.S. Open rookie to win the title since 20-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet in 1913.

Wednesday at the U.S. Open: Sights from Winged Foot Practice Round

Some players appeared calm and care-free.  Others looked poised and determined.  And there were also a few who already seemed confused and rattled.  It was Wednesday at the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, and final preparations and strategies were being made before it all starts for real tomorrow morning.

Here are some of the best pictures of the day.

Tuesday at the U.S. Open: Sights from Winged Foot Practice Round

Tuesday was another busy day for the players at Winged Foot, as most got in more specific practice and learned more about the course only 15 of them have played before.

Media interviews lasted most of the day, and there was a palpable sense of getting down to business that wasn't there yet to the same degree just one day prior.  Here are some of the best images from the day.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 120th U.S. Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2020 U.S. Open Championship, Thursday (Sept. 17) and Friday (Sept. 18), at 7,477-yard, par-70 Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course), in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

The U.S. Open is a 72-hole, stroke-play competition. A field of 144 players will play 18 holes of stroke play on Sept. 17 and 18, after which the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties. Those players making the cut will play 18 holes on Sept. 19 and 20. If there is a tie upon the completion of 72 holes, a two-hole aggregate playoff will immediately follow. If this playoff results in a tie, the tied players will immediately continue to play off hole-by-hole until the winner is determined.

Inside the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot

We're one day closer to the first shot of the 2020 U.S. Open after practice rounds concluded today. Some players got their first looks at historic Winged Foot Golf Club, others tried to hone in their strategy for the week, and some looked like they were just happy to be here.

Like we'll do all week leading up to Thursday's first round, I'll give you some facts, insights, pictures, and hopefully just some fun stuff for you to chew on waiting for the championship to begin.

Monday at the U.S. Open: Sights from Winged Foot Practice Round

It's Monday from the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot. Rory McIlroy was out, so was Bryson DeChambeau. And everyone was keeping an eye on the mowers as they made their way around the West Course.

Here are some of the best images from the practice round today.

U.S. Open to Offer More Ways to Follow the Action Than Ever Before

The USGA today announced a wide array of interactive digital features designed to bring the experience of the 2020 U.S. Open Championship to fans around the world and complement the championship broadcast’s return to the NBCUniversal family.

The 120th U.S. Open Championship will be played Sept. 14-20 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Winged Foot’s West Course will host the championship for the sixth time.

120th U.S. Open Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course): Facts, Figures, and History

We're only hours from U.S. Open week kicking off at Winged Foot for the 120th U.S. Open Championship, and for those of you who can't ever get enough U.S. Open you've come to the right place.

You'll find facts and figures about this year's major championship, as well as a rich history of this storied major championship, and even a broadcast schedule so you won't miss a single shot from Mamaroneck next week.  The conditions will be punishing.  The drama will be intense.  The quest for greatness begins tomorrow.  Are you ready?

USGA and Deloitte Launch 2020 U.S. Open Augmented Reality App

The USGA today announced the launch of a newly enhanced U.S. Open Augmented Reality (AR) App by Deloitte, designed to provide golf fans with an engaging and innovative at-home experience for the 120th U.S. Open Championship, to be played Sept. 14-20 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the U.S. Open AR App offers fans a variety of ways to follow the action at this year’s championship in augmented reality. Winged Foot, which is hosting the championship for the sixth time, will come to life on users’ mobile and tablet devices, allowing fans to follow the action in near real-time with three-dimensional views of all 18 holes. Fans will be able to locate players and watch them play their shots, view how their favorite golfers performed in previous rounds and compare players’ shots, all in augmented reality.

Titleist Introduces Scotty Cameron Inspired by Justin Thomas Putter

 Scotty Cameron is celebrating the long-running success of Titleist Brand Ambassador Justin Thomas with the introduction of the new Inspired by Justin Thomas Phantom X5.5 putter.

Available Sept. 22 worldwide in select Titleist golf shops, the limited-release model is designed to the specifications of the trusted gamer that Thomas has used in capturing 12 of his 13 PGA Tour titles – including the 2017 PGA Championship – and most recently, the 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Scotty has created exactly 2,020 Inspired by Justin Thomas putters for worldwide distribution.

Duca del Cosma Adds Style and Color for the Fall

 Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is introducing more leisure styles and color onto the golf shoe market this Fall with its range of premium footwear aimed at golfers looking for something different in terms of performance and comfort. 

The latest range features fashionable animal prints and patterns on leather shoes designed to brighten any fairway and set the brand apart from more conventional rivals. There are also lifestyle models in bold Gold and Silver colorways that deliver a strong fashion statement as well as comfort and support.

83-Percent of Field Including all Top 10 Finishers Trust Golf Pride In Final Round of FedEx Playoffs at East Lake

Golf Pride®, a division of power management company Eaton and an industry leader in grip innovation, today announced that it was the leading grip brand in play during the final round of the 2020 FedEx Cup Playoffs, with 83% of the 30-player field trusting Golf Pride grips.

Every player that finished in the Top 10 chose Golf Pride, with the winner’s grip of choice, the Golf Pride Tour Velvet. The victory marked the second win of the 2020 FedEx Cup for the Tour Velvet, and Golf Pride grips were chosen by the winners of all 3 playoff events. East Lake marks the 6th consecutive FedEx Playoff win by a player trusting Golf Pride and the second consecutive FedEx Cup Championship for the Tour Velvet family of grips. Since the inception of the FedEx Cup, Golf Pride has been chosen by 12 of its 14 Champions.

Cobra Golf Forged Tec ONE Irons Review

The new Cobra Forged Tec ONE irons have been some of my favorite clubs of any kind I've played and tested this season.  I reviewed them for you guys on twitter and Instagram throughout the season, and decided to hit on some key points here so you have all my impressions in one place.  Suffice to say, Cobra has never done ONE length better.

Forged Tec ONE have almost a blade like appearance, with a thinner top and narrower sole than F9 ONE.  Not a pure blade look for sure, but definitely the cleanest, most compact ONE length irons Cobra has made to date (not chunky looking at address).

Galvin Green Dolph Full Zip Golf Hoodie Review

Fall is right around the corner, which means so are the cooler temperatures.  

And if you're looking for a warm layer piece to wear on the course, or even just to walk your pooch, the Galvin Green Dolph full-zip hoodie is the best of it's kind I've ever worn.

FootJoy DryJoys Select LS Jacket and Pants Review

The new FootJoy Dry Select LS jacket and pants deliver five-star rain and wind performance.

I've worn these multiple times now, and a few times it rained for two straight hours, winds gusting upwards of 15 mph, and stayed completely dry and comfortable each and every time.

USGA Announces Five U.S. Open Championships at Pinehurst No. 2, Plans for Golf House Pinehurst, and Strategic Shift for Future U.S. Open Venues

In an effort to expand its impact in golf and extend its mission to champion and advance the game, the USGA will establish “Golf House Pinehurst” in North Carolina, to include a new equipment-testing facility, innovation hub, museum/visitor center and offices by 2023, and host five U.S. Open Championships in the golf-rich state by 2047.

The announcement adds four U.S. Open Championships to be contested on the famed Pinehurst No. 2 course – in 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047 – to the already scheduled 2024 event. The decision accelerates the USGA’s strategy to stage its premier golf championship at America’s most iconic venues with greater frequency. By doing so, Pinehurst Resort & Country Club will serve as the USGA’s first anchor site for the U.S. Open.

Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 Putter Review

The new Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 gives you an ideal blend of feel and forgiveness on putts from any distance.

‪I tested this hitting multiple putts from various distances and performance is off the charts.

Cleveland Golf RTX ZipCore Wedges Review

When you already design some of the best wedges in golf, there isn’t much room for creativity.  But Cleveland has succeeded in making the new RTX ZipCore their best performing wedges to date.

 

‪ZipCore have slightly less offset, and a more rounded lead edge than RTX 4.  Full and half swings came out lower, but stopped just as fast if not faster.  Shots from tight lies felt equally crisp.

New Titleist Drivers to Debut on PGA and European Tours

This week at both the PGA Tour’s Safeway Open and European Tour’s Portugal Masters, tour players will get their first opportunity to put the new Titleist TSi drivers in competition.

The tour debut of the new TSi drivers – in advance of next week’s U.S. Open Championship at Winged Foot – marks the start of Titleist’s tour seeding and validation process. Gathering feedback from the game’s best players throughout the R&D process and then earning their final validation are critical elements in the development of all high-performance Titleist golf equipment.