Santa came strong with this Letters from Santa giveaway in my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway. One of you will receive a COMPLETE OUTFIT that includes a Travis Mathew jacket, polo, pants, hat, AND Cuater golf shoes, socks, and belt year.
Yup. Seven total pieces. And you get to pick whatever Travis Mathew jacket, shirt, pants, hat, and Cuater golf shoes, belt, and socks that you want.
It's won countless major championships. It's the most popular model in their line-up. And more than 80-percent of players on Tour use this brand, and aren't even under contract or endorsed to do so.
Of course I'm talking about Golf Pride grips and their Tour Velvet model. These are grips that are exceptionally comfortable and perform dependably in both dry and wet conditions. And one of you is going to win a Full Set of 13 Tour Velvet Align grips, and also the new PRO ONLY Cord putter grip in DAY 4 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.
FootJoy clearly never rests until their better is best, and refined changes to the Pro SL line of shoes in 2020 resulted in two different models that delivered big on performance and comfort.
I've reviewed the Pro SL and Pro SL Carbon for you guys here and on twitter and Instagram this year. And like we've been doing for all these 12 Days, I'm going to hit on some review highlights to help you choose between the two. You'll be able to choose either shoe in whatever color you want (that's in stock).
I told you guys this year's PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway was going to be wilder than ever. And here's one of the big reasons why. The Man in Red himself, Santa Claus is helping me out and recommending gifts to give you this year.
Santa and I have known each other a long time now, and he really digs the 12 Days. This crazy idea all started last year when I was hanging out with SC at his house on Pebble Beach. After my round there he asked me, "Pete, what do you think about making your 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway even bigger?" He's Santa, so of course I listened.
In 2020 Mizuno introduced their new M-Craft putters to their line-up of golf clubs, and to say Mizuno nailed it with M Craft would be a ridiculous understatement. They are some of the best putters you'll find anywhere on the market, and even some of the best clubs in any club category.
I've reviewed a few M-Craft putters for you guys here and on twitter and Instagram this year. And the M Craft III (mid-mallet) in White Satin finish is up for grabs in DAY 2 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway. Like we'll do for all these 12 Days I'm going to hit on some review highlights, but suffice to say M-Craft is as trustworthy as it is lustworthy.
Pro V1 and Pro V1x are the sexy names in Titleist's ball line-up, but the AVX is every bit as much a ball without compromise designed to lower your scores.
I've reviewed all three balls for you guys here and on twitter and Instagram this year, but since one of you is getting two dozen of these in DAY 1 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway, I thought I'd help you choose by hitting some of the key differences among them.
I have to be honest with you guys. As much as you love my annual PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway, I think I might love it even more. Getting everything ready for you and planning it all so it's wildly fun and exciting for everyone puts me on a 12 day adrenaline rush that pretty much leaves me running on fumes by end of year.
Everything we're giving away this year you've heard me talk about and review as tops for 2020 (and even into 2021), and includes gear and equipment from Adidas, Aldila, Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, CRU, Cuater, Duca del Cosma, FootJoy, Galvin Green, Golf Pride, Mitsubishi, Mizuno, Titleist, Tour Edge, Travis Mathew, Wilson, and more.
Cobra Golf®, a leader in golf club innovation, today introduced the new RADSPEED Irons – its most technologically advanced irons to date. The RADSPEED Variable and ONE Length Irons feature game-changing innovations including Radial Weighting and debut the first ever 3D printed nylon medallion.
Earlier this year, COBRA announced their partnership with HP & Parmatech and successfully became the first major OEM to pioneer 3D printing in golf club manufacturing with the launch of its Limited Edition KING Supersport-35 putter. 3D printing presents significant advantages over traditional manufacturing methods, allowing COBRA engineers to design, prototype and test multiple iterations and bring products to market much faster.
Cobra Golf®, a leader in golf club innovation, today introduced its highly anticipated 2021 family of RADSPEED Drivers, Fairways and Hybrids.
With a name inspired by its key, innovative technology, Radial Weighting, the entire line is aimed at maximizing performance for the full spectrum of players through optimized weighting and an array of advanced technologies.
FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, invites you to experience the ultimate in on and off-course comfort with the all-new FJ Stratos.
Featuring an unparalleled, ultra-cushioned underfoot ride, game-changing traction and super-soft leather uppers, FJ Stratos is innovative footwear that delivers next level performance and all-day comfort.
Golfers have come to love the Cleveland CBX 2 wedge for its combination of spin, control and forgiveness. There’s even more to love with the addition of the stylish, all-new Black Satin finish. The Cleveland CBX 2 Black Satin officially launches in North America on December 18, 2020.
The Cleveland CBX 2 changed the golf industry’s approach to wedge design. For far too long, wedges have been designed for the world’s best players at the expense of the everyday golfers who define the sport. That’s why the Cleveland CBX 2 is a forgiving, cavity back wedge built with the everyday player in mind. It features tour wedge technologies that you would expect from Cleveland Golf, but it is loaded with forgiveness so everyone can take advantage of those developments in design. With the addition of the Black Satin finish, players can upgrade their style points on the course as well.
SRIXON®, a global leader in golf equipment innovation, announces the launch of the all-new ZX Woods, tour-validated woods suited for the needs of golf’s best players. Srixon’s ZX Woods officially launch in North America on January 15, 2021.
ZX Woods were designed with one thing in mind: speed. ZX Woods help generate more speed and distance thanks to Srixon’s new Rebound Frame Technology.
Volvik USA (Volvik.com), a rapidly-growing, premium high-performance golf ball company, presents a special holiday bundle offer: two dozen VIVID golf balls – the #1 matte-finish ball in golf – for only $55, through Jan. 4, 2021.
“Our high-performance VIVID golf balls are available in eight color options and make an amazing holiday gift,” said Wes Whittingham, vice president of sales for Volvik USA. “We are excited to offer the VIVID at this reduced price….the perfect gift for every type of golfer.
The legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links has joined the TrackMan Virtual Golf library and promises to give golfers a unique Virtual Golf experience.
TrackMan prides itself on delivering unrivaled accuracy through the use of the latest, most powerful 3D engine. While ensuring every detail is in place, the depth and reach of the science involved makes it possible to uniquely recreate how the course actually plays.
Edel Golf is proud to announce the new line of EAS putters, along with it’s industry-leading putter fitting system has been rolled out to 30 select Club Champion stores. This partnership marks a significant step in bringing the most advanced and in-depth putter fitting system to the masses.
“Club Champion has been a great partner for us. To align the prowess of their fitters across the country with the rollout of the EAS Putter Fitting Systems is a perfect fit,” said David Edel, Founder of Edel Golf. “Ultimately this kind of access is going to make more golfers putt and score better and that’s what we’re here for.”
GolfNow has announced that PUMA Golf will become its official apparel partner in 2021, launching a two-year marketing agreement between the leader in golf design and style, and the world’s leading golf technology and services company.
As part of the agreement, PUMA Golf will outfit the golf industry’s largest sales team, operating from locations throughout North America, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Australia and servicing more than 9,000 golf course partners in 24 countries.
Golf Pride®, a division of power management company Eaton and an industry leader in grip innovation, has announced that it is continuing to pioneer innovative new technologies with the introduction of its revolutionary new Concept Helix grip installation system, providing an exciting and hassle-free way for every golfer to install new grips on clubs.
As golfers continue to realize the benefits of re-gripping, Golf Pride aims to make the self-installation of new grips accessible and easy for all golfers.
No need for a gift receipt this year — a gift card for a Club Champion club fitting will stand out as a memorable gift for your favorite golfer. With over 45,000 hittable club head and shaft combinations, Club Champion offers everything a golfer could want at their more than 74 locations nationwide. And for a limited time, Club Champion is offering a $350 gift card for just $275 when purchased online. This promotion is active from November 25 – December 2, 2020.
“It’s truly the golf gift that keeps on giving, shot after shot,” said Nick Sherburne, Club Champion’s founder. “Ask any passionate golfer — lower scores are the best thing you could possibly offer them, and that’s what a Club Champion fitting delivers.”
AboutGOLF, the world’s most authentic and accurate indoor golf and entertainment platform, has announced a new installation at the Golf Pride Global Innovation Center in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
“We’re very pleased about what this collaboration affords both companies. Prospective clients of aboutGOLF now have an excuse to fly to the home of American golf while they try out our premium golf simulator. Golf Pride gains access to our swing, ball flight, and stance balance statistics to go that extra mile to confirm their grips positively impact a player’s performance. It’s a win-win,” said Brett Campbell, CEO of aboutGOLF.
The United States Golf Association’s International Team Selection Committee today announced the 16 players who will attend a practice session Dec. 16-18 for the 2021 Walker Cup Match.
The three days of practice will be held at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge and Lake Nona Country Club, in Orlando, Fla. The practice session is scheduled in advance of the annual Palmer Cup, which is scheduled for Dec. 21-23. Eight of the 16 players are competing in the Palmer Cup, also at Bay Hill, which will help to limit travel for the invitees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beginning January 1, 2021, KemperSports will assume management of all resort operations at Streamsong Resort, the extraordinary Central Florida destination. KemperSports has led golf operations since the opening of Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue in 2012.
“Streamsong is one of the truly special golf destinations in the country, with three top 100 golf courses in one location,” said Steve Skinner, CEO of KemperSports. “We have had great success leading the golf operations since the inception of the resort and are excited to bring our resort hospitality expertise and resources to bear for the entire resort experience.”
If you like Travis Mathew gear, this is definitely the week to pick up some great new stuff.
Travis Mathew is having a Black Friday sale (that's live right now) featuring 50 to 60% off an incredible collection of gear and hot daily doorbusters.
Firestone Country Club – renowned as one of North America’s most historic venues for championship golf – welcomes Jay Walkinshaw as general manager and Tommy Moore as director of golf.
Walkinshaw arrives to Firestone with a decorated career in golf club management. He’s had stints as a golf professional at both The Olympic Club (San Francisco, Calif.) and Pebble Beach Golf Links (Carmel, Calif.) in the 1980s.
With the Masters behind us and the holiday season now in full swing, Miura Golf introduces a special offer on a selection of Katsuhiro Miura’s legendary blades.
From November 25 through Cyber Monday, November 30, Miura will celebrate the holiday by taking 20% off the latest signature irons in a long line of venerated forged musclebacks.
As the 2020 golf season comes to a close, backed by a surging golf equipment business following the worldwide shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic, Golf Datatech, LLC, the golf industry’s leading independent market research firm for retail sales, consumer and trade trends, today unveiled its 2020 Shopping/Purchasing Study, revealing trends in golfer buying habits online and across all the various retail channels.
The new study complements Golf Datatech’s ongoing monthly sales reports that analyze the post- shutdown golf economy, including 3rd Quarter sales which surpassed the $1 billion mark for the first time ever. In fact, Golf Datatech’s detailed analysis of Serious Golfers (those who play and spend the most) has become the industry benchmark for evaluating critical trends across all retail channels, equipment categories and brands.
Kentwool, creators of the World’s Best Sock, announced today the introduction of virtual appointments as part of its 2021 Prebook offerings. Customers can now connect virtually with Pete Kinney, National Director of Sales for Kentwool Performance Apparel (KPA), for appointments to customize their prebook orders for 2021. Kinney, a PGA of America Class “A” professional with more than 25 years of leadership, sales and management experience in the golf industry, is available via Zoom to help buyers tailor an order fit perfectly to their shops’ needs.
“I always look forward to assisting our customers with their prebook orders,” said Kinney, “and I am excited that we can use technology to safely meet ‘face-to-face’ this year.” “As a PGA of America member, I know the importance of prebooking and of having vendor support throughout this process. It was important to me to find a way to be the very best resource possible for our customers in the challenging environment 2020 presents.”
Cobra Golf®, a leader in golf club innovation, announced today the first of its revolutionary products featuring 3D Printing technology. The KING Supersport-35 putter, developed over the past two years in collaboration with COBRA engineers and the teams at HP and Parmatech, features a fully 3D printed metal body with an intricate lattice structure to optimize weight distribution and deliver the highest-possible MOI in a blade shape.
In addition to the 3D printed design, the KING Supersport-35 Putter features a face insert designed in partnership with SIK Golf, which utilizes their patented Descending Loft Technology (DLT) to create the most consistent and accurate roll on every putt.
A Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro Hybrid was in play this past weekend at Augusta in the bag of a two-time Masters champion that helped the age-defying legend become the oldest player to make the cut in Masters history.
After an opening-round 68, the player was only three strokes off the lead.
Wilson Golf has announced the release of two new Tour-inspired golf balls: the Staff Model and Staff Model R.
The Staff Model ball is designed to deliver maximum distance, a high-level of spin, and exceptional control for skilled players. It debuted on the European Tour at the Scottish Open by England’s Craig Lee and will be used on Tour next season.
SRIXON®, a global leader in top quality irons, announces the launch of the new ZX Irons, state-of-the-art equipment at the cutting edge of iron design and performance. Srixon’s ZX Irons officially launch in North America on January 15, 2021.
Srixon remains at the forefront of iron design and performance, and the new ZX Irons represent the perfect combination of beauty and power.
Golf Pride® a division of power management company Eaton and an industry leader in grip innovation, today announced that it was the leading swing and putter grip brand in play at the last major of Calendar Year 2020, with over 83% of the field trusting Golf Pride grips.
All twelve players who finished in the Top 10 and ties, including the champion, played Golf Pride grips. The winner trusted Golf Pride’s flagship Tour Velvet en route to winning his second career major and first Green Jacket, as did the winner of Low Amateur. In addition, Golf Pride putter grips were chosen by more of the field than any other brand to take on the famously challenging greens at the storied course that hosted the unseasonably late last major of CY2020.
PUMA Golf has unveiled its new IGNITE CAGED CRAFTED footwear, building on its popular Crafted Collection, encompassing elegance and peak performance.
The new CAGED Crafted lineup blends comfort, style and performance into a premium package that delivers unmatched, locked-in stability from any lie. The design of the shoe delivers the artistry and look of handmade premium footwear blended with the celebrated technology of PUMA’s IGNITE CAGED golf shoes.
Bridgestone Golf, the leader in golf ball technology and innovation continued its significant investment into R&D by re-signing the biggest stars in the game, Tiger Woods and Bryson DeChambeau, to long-term contract extensions.
Both players have won major championships with Bridgestone TOUR B golf balls (Tiger at the ’19 Masters with TOUR B XS, Bryson at the ’20 US Open with TOUR B X) and will continue to play their respective models of choice and contribute to the development of new designs for the foreseeable future.
Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland, and the most recent Major winner Bryson DeChambeau, will be rocking key pieces from PUMA Golf’s Autumn, Winter 2020 Collection highlighted by the Experience Collection of apparel, footwear and accessories that take inspiration from the flora that typically surrounds the most talked about three-hole stretch in all of golf.
The head-to-toe collection, launched earlier this year, pays homage to what has traditionally been the year’s first major, designed to deliver the excitement that this event continues to inspire despite its new calendar date. In addition to the apparel, accessories and footwear, Rickie & Bryson will both use a Limited-Edition Tournament COBRA x Vessel Tour Staff bag, featuring the same floral patterns seen throughout the Experience Collection.
The 2020 PGA Tour Champions season concluded Monday at the Charles Schwab Finale with players using Tour Edge clubs earning two Top 5’s, three Top 10’ and five Top 25 finishes.
The final event included a Top 5 finish for a non-contracted player using an Exotics EXS 220 Driver and another Top 5 finish for a non-contracted player playing an EXS Ti-Utility Iron.
Golf shoes featuring bold animal print designs that look stylish both on and off the course are proving among the most popular with women golfers buying from the latest range by Duca del Cosma, the Italian brand that has revolutionized golf fashion.
Chic styles inspired by the distinctive patterns on the majestic Giraffe and Zebra have been designed to appeal to modern women golfers wanting to project a sporty look even when they’re not playing golf.
Streamsong Resort has announced its latest golf package, just in time for the holiday season. “A Golfer’s Holiday Stay & Play 36” package offers a two-night stay at the lakeside Lodge, two rounds of golf on your choice of Streamsong Red, Streamsong Blue or Streamsong Black and breakfast each day. But that’s not all.
In this season of giving, Streamsong is adding a Golfer’s Holiday travel bag and exclusive items valued at over $800.00 while supplies last. The Florentine leather cabin bag is thoughtfully packed with luxury and lifestyle brands from Maui Jim®, Maker’s Mark®, Titleist® and more. They even slipped in a complimentary round of golf on the course of your choice for your next visit.
Hello, friends! Augusta National and Magnolia Lane will have more intrigue than ever this week with The Masters moved to November and subtle signs of fall all over the perfectly manicured grounds. Tiger is the defending champion for the first time since 2006. J.T., Rory, and D.J., are still looking to add a green jacket to their resumes. And everyone is wondering can Bryson overpower Augusta like he did Winged Foot to win the U.S. Open?
With so many mesmerizing storylines, it's only fitting my Masters giveaway should be equally epic. And it's going to be. Beginning on Monday of Masters week, we'll have seven consecutive days of new giveaways each day. And the prizes are filled to the brim with awesome for this 84th Masters.
Higher launch and lower spin are the magic words to get the most bang from your driver, and it's been bombs away for me with the new Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange shaft.
Tensei AV Raw Orange is a counterbalanced shaft (with more weight in the butt section, but actually has an evenly balanced (almost linear, one-piece) feeling, and is extremely stable. It's still a stout feeling, but a smoother stout and not boardy feeling at all.
A quiet morning. A walk outdoors. Some things in life are so perfect you don't need anything else to be happy and content. And you can add FootJoy's new Hydro Tour Rain jacket to that list of perfect things.
The HydroTour is straight up one of the best rain jackets I've ever worn, giving me exceptional protection and comfort across the board. This is really a jacket without any compromise.
COBRA® Golf unveiled today its Limited-Edition KING MIM Wedge, inspired by the instantly recognizable flowers that surround the most talked about three-hole stretch in all of golf. Even though the flowers may not be in bloom, this wedge pays homage to what has traditionally been the year’s first major and allows golfers to take part in the excitement that this major continues to inspire despite its new calendar date.
Building off the popularity of the brand’s first fully Metal-Injection-Molded (MIM) 304 stainless steel head construction, COBRA’S Limited-Edition MIM Wedge features an eye-catching vintage copper PVD finish with paint-filled intricate laser etching that call to mind Azaleas, White Dogwoods & Golden Bells.
PING announced that two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson has signed a “lifetime” contract to represent the company. Terms of the agreement were not released, but PING confirmed the contract extends the relationship well past Watson’s expected PGA Tour career.
“We’re extremely excited to make this announcement,” said John K. Solheim, PING President. “We understand it is unique in the sports endorsement world, but so is Bubba. He’s done a lot for PING over his amazing career and we felt the time was right to make this commitment to him. His skill level and creativity on the golf course have defined his career, but his generosity and compassion are what make him a great fit for PING. He’s like family to us and we’re very happy he’ll be with us for the rest of his golf career.”
The new Tour Edge EXS Pro hybrid is the kind of hybrid you can call on to hit any shot you want.
Fantastic versatility with nothing sacrificed in performance. It's a perfect face height to use off tee or from fairway. From the rough it rips through the grass, and the ball screams off the face. And I've even used it with pretty good success chipping off greens.
Scoring clubs are crucial to playing better and having more fun. But it's sometimes difficult for many of us to get consistent results with traditional blade wedges.
That's why Mizuno Golf designed the new ES21 wedges, blending the precision you want from this specialty club with the forgiveness you need to ensure you play your best.
The slice. It chips away at your dignity. You step into the tee box hoping for a ray of sunshine, but instead experience another power outage. The slice is an epidemic. Or at least it used to be.
Callaway's new Big Bertha B21 driver takes away the right side as well or better than any anti-slice driver I've ever hit or tested. And I tested B21 hard. Poor grip, chicken wing, over the top, and deliberately open face, B21 turned all these slice swings into very playable, and surprisingly long drives.
Securing a tee time in the year’s final major isn’t easy. For the select group of amateurs in the field, a tee time that comes with a room key to stay on property puts them in a different category, entirely.
Inspired by these coveted quarters that house them, and to celebrate this unique group of golfers who are all seeking to be called the tournament’s Low Amateur come Sunday, Adidas Golf is unveiling the limited edition Crossknit DPR “Low Am” available worldwide beginning Nov. 9.
Leading Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma has teamed up with PGA TOUR Superstore to offer its latest collection of high-grade leather shoes to an even greater number of avid golfers.
A total of 49 different styles of spikeless golf shoes, hand-crafted in Europe golf shoes – 22 ladies and 27 men’s – are now available online at pgatoursuperstore.com under Duca del Cosma branding.
Callaway (NYSE:ELY) and Topgolf Entertainment Group (“Topgolf”) today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Callaway and Topgolf will combine in an all-stock transaction creating a global golf and entertainment leader. The number of shares to be issued is based upon an implied equity value of Topgolf of approximately $2 billion, including the 14% already owned by Callaway.
Topgolf is the leading tech-enabled golf entertainment business, with an innovative platform that comprises its groundbreaking open-air venues, revolutionary Toptracer technology and innovative media platform with a differentiated position in eSports. Topgolf generated approximately $1.1 billion in revenue in 2019 and has grown at a 30% compound annual rate since 2017. Callaway is a leader in the global golf equipment market with a scale position in active-lifestyle soft goods and a proven ability to deliver strong returns, including company growth that has exceeded golf market growth for seven consecutive years.
Wilson has officially announced the modernization of a timeless classic with the release of the all-new Wilson Staff Model irons. The company has a rich history of forged “blade” irons, many of which have been played by game’s greats. This new generation of Staff Model irons are an appropriate continuation of one the brand’s most cherished equipment.
The Staff Model irons utilize a shape similar to that of FG Tour 100, while retaining Fluid Feel Hosel construction, which helps to move weight and enhance feel. This new Blade also features a milled diamond pattern which frames the score lines. Additionally, a milled face provides players with improved control and feel. The forged 8620 carbon steel is combined with a high polish mirror finish to give the blades a premium finish. For optimum feel, the irons also feature a bore through fluid feel design.
Firestone Country Club, renowned as one of North America’s most historic venues for championship golf, is embarking on a project to enhance its West Course and renaming the layout the Fazio Course.
Spearheaded by Fazio Golf Design, the project will include the removal of 18 bunkers and renovating the remaining 51. Several bunkers will be reshaped, and the Better Billy Bunker system will be employed in all for optimal drainage and reduction of washouts during inclement weather.
The new SIK Golf DW 2.0 C-Series putter is a trifecta of feel, stability, and roll goodness. And in fact, it's one of my favorite products of the year.
You probably already know at least a little about SIK Golf. U.S. Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau has been using a SIK putter for almost four years now. And one of the big stories with all their putters is DLT (Descending Loft Technology).
