Golf Datatech Releases Report on Evolution of Custom Fitting in U.S.

Golf Datatech, LLC (www.golfdatatech.com), the golf industry’s leading independent market research firm for retail sales and consumer trends, today introduced the 8th Edition of its exclusive report on the Evolution of Custom Fitting Golf Equipment in the United States.

“Golf Datatech started analyzing this category well before it developed into what it is today,” said John Krzynowek, Partner at Golf Datatech. “We took our first look at custom fitting in 2001, before digital data or interchangeable shafts/heads were even invented.

True Spec Golf Wins Best Club Fitters Award

True Spec Golf, the global leader in premium club fitting and building, is proud to announce that 20 of its North American locations have been named in Golf Digest’s America’s Best Clubfitters 2021-2022 guide.

Annually ranked by Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine & GOLF.com as an elite brand-agnostic fitter, the True Spec process brings experience, data, and service together to find the best equipment to improve your game.

Mizuno ST-G 220 Driver - First Look Preview

First images of the new 2022 Mizuno ST-G driver were seen at The Open Championship today.  Weight track technology has returned, but on closer inspection there are some clear visible differences from the ST200G.  The most notable being a third weight track in the back bottom of the driver.

The shape of the ST-G 220 head appears similar, but refined.  It looks deeper and less rounded than the ST200G, which theoretically could improve stability and manipulate launch easier.

PUMA Golf Celebrates Final Major of Season with Moving Day Collection

The final major of the season is upon us and PUMA has their athletes ready for the show. Rickie Fowler and Emiliano Grillo will sport pieces from the AW21 Moving Day Collection, Bryson DeChambeau will wear PUMA’s famous MATTR and CLOUDSPUN polos and Gary Woodland will represent America’s heroes with pieces from the Volition America collection.

As the Open Championship approaches, PUMA Golf rounds out the major tournament looks by showing off the new Tracks drop, Moving Day Collection, as well as key pieces from the summer and fall season. Rickie Fowler will wear gear from PUMA’s Moving Day Collection—created to reflect the high performance shown under pressure by PUMA athletes on Tour. The collection features a new stacked four form stripe branding, with a single orange strip that represents Moving Day.

Jim Furyk Wins 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship

After making bogey-double bogey on his second and third holes to lose most of the four-stroke lead he began the day with in the 41st U.S. Senior Open, Jim Furyk got back to what has made him one of the best players of his era and the 2003 U.S. Open champion: consistency.

Furyk, 51, settled down and played 2-under-par golf over the next 11 holes to restore his advantage and went on to capture the championship in his debut. The Jacksonville, Fla., resident who grew up in West Chester, Pa., completed a final round of 1-over-par 71 for a total of 7-under 273, good for a three-stroke victory over two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen and 2003 Masters winner Mike Weir. The victory made Furyk the eighth man to win both the U.S. Open and U.S. Senior Open titles, joining a list that includes Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Hale Irwin and Lee Trevino.

Inside the Numbers from the 72nd U.S. Girls Junior Championship

One hundred years after hosting the 1921 U.S. Open, Columbia Country Club is set to host the 72nd U.S. Girls Junior Championship.

Columbia C.C. will be set up at 6,116 yards and will play to a par of 35-35–70.

Jim Furyk Takes Four Stroke Lead into Final Round of 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship

Jim Furyk doubled his lead in weather-delayed Round 3 of the 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship on Saturday, shooting a 4-under-par 66 to take a four-stroke advantage over Stephen Ames into Sunday’s final round at Omaha Country Club.

Furyk, the 2003 U.S. Open champion who turned 51 in May, is attempting to become the eighth player to win both the U.S. Open and the U.S. Senior Open, an illustrious list that includes Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Billy Casper and Gary Player. Furyk is also seeking to join nine other golfers who have won the U.S. Senior Open in their first attempt.

Billy Andrade and Stephen Ames Share First-Round Lead at 2021 U.S. Senior Open Championship

Billy Andrade and Stephen Ames, a pair of 57-year-olds, each shot 5-under-par 65 to share the Round 1 lead on Thursday in the 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship at Omaha Country Club.

Andrade, of Bristol, R.I., shot one of two bogey-free rounds on Thursday, with the other turned in by Wes Short Jr., of Austin, Texas, who opened with a 4-under 66 and is alone in third place. Andrade, whose best finish in six previous U.S. Senior Open starts is a tie for sixth in 2015 at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento, Calif., birdied all three par-5 holes in his afternoon round on the hilly Omaha layout and birdied Nos. 16 and 17 to earn a share of the lead with Ames, who had played in the morning.

All Sports, All Teams, All Athletes: Adidas Announces 85 New Silhouettes for Olympic Games

As athletes continue to return to competition, Adidas is celebrating sport this summer with their biggest multi-sport assortment of performance footwear to date. With the celebration of all sports, all teams, and all athletes at its core, the collection mirrors the renewed significance of sports as athletes are united once again.

Made up of 85 footwear pieces tailored to the specific needs of athletes across 17 sports, the collection features the very best of Adidas performance innovation, unified in a crisp solar red and white colorway. This integration of solar red is a nod to their longstanding heritage of launching our pinnacle technologies for elite sports competitions in this bold colorway; uniting athletes of today with sporting legends of the past.

Inside the Numbers from the 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship at Omaha Country Club

The 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship gets underway this week from Omaha Country Club, which hosts the championship for a second time.

        

Only seven courses in history have hosted this event two or more times, and this week Omaha Country Club will set up at 6,891 yards and play to a par of 35-35–70. The yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions.

2021 Play With Pete Invitational at Inverness Club - How to Sign Up and All the Details

The legendary Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio is a Camelot of golf.  It's hosted the most prestigious tournaments in the world, including 12 major championships.  Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, and a Who's Who of the game's greatest players have all competed here.

And on August 4th, four of you will become a part of Inverness Club's storied 118 year history, and leave your own footprints on this hallowed ground.

Adidas Golf Reveals Official Olympic Uniforms for Team USA GOLF

Now that the nearly three-year-long road to qualifying for golfers has officially come to an end, attention now shifts to Kasumigaseki Country Club just outside of Tokyo where players will compete for their chance at history. As the Official Uniform Provider for USA GOLF, today we’re proud to unveil the uniforms that will be worn by the American team for both the men’s and women’s events in Tokyo.

Once we were renamed as the Official Uniform Provider for USA Golf, we began working with Tokyo-based artist Hiroko Takahashi on concepts for how the red, white and blue would show up in Tokyo. Takahashi’s designs are iconic and instantly recognizable through her use of minimal elements like circles and straight lines meant to represent infinite possibilities. While she has worked with us on designing products in other categories at our brand, designing these uniforms for golf was a first in her career.

Srixon Releases Two New Q-STAR Tour DIVIDE Color Options

SRIXON®, a global leader in golf ball technology and innovation, announces two new color offerings to the popular Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE: Yellow/Blue and Yellow/Orange. Golfer’s seeking added distance, maximum greenside spin, and clear visual feedback have loved the performance of the Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE.

“We were extremely excited to launch the Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE (Yellow/Red) back in April, and the feedback since inception has exceed all expectations,” said Brian Schielke, General Manager of Srixon North America. “By adding these two new color offerings, we’re expanding the reach of this popular golf ball. Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE is really a golf ball that everyone must try for themselves.”

Mizuno Golf Establishes Partnership with LPGA

In a newly established partnership between Mizuno and the LPGA, the Japanese manufacturer will have a presence at various professional and amateur women’s events in 2021 as well as produce content for the LPGA’s Women’s Network.

“We are excited to begin a long-term partnership with the LPGA,” says Jeremy Galbreth, Director of Golf, Mizuno USA. “It’s great to have a presence in the women’s game again and to be able to create greater brand awareness amongst female golfers. Our equipment is designed for all golfers and our fitting process is very much by ability rather than by gender.”

PUMA Golf New GRYLBL Collection Blends High End Style and Performance

PUMA’s new GRYLBL Collection continues the latest in golf fashion trends with its sleek, minimalist designs for the ultimate high-end athleisure look. GRYLBL features PUMA’s innovative CLOUDSPUN performance fabric blend—known for its exceptional comfort and versatility on and off the course.

Created with everyday wear in mind, the collection showcases simple designs with subtle branding to highlight the finer details of each piece.

Titleist Introduces Next Generation T-Series Irons at PGA Tour's Travelers Championship

This week at the PGA TOUR’s Travelers Championship, Titleist takes another step forward in the design, technology and performance of its next generation T-Series irons and U-Series utility iron.

Following a rigorous two-year development process, the new Titleist T100, T100•S and U•505 utility iron models are now available to PGA Tour players to use in competition, with the first opportunity coming on Thursday in Cromwell, Conn. The new T200 irons are expected join the family on tour in the coming weeks.

82 Club Champion Locations Named To America’s 100 Best Clubfitters List by Golf Digest

Club Champion’s entire roster of studios was named to Golf Digest’s 2021-22 America’s 100 Best Clubfitters list! Since the prestigious biennial ranking’s inception in 2011, the custom club fitter has been included by Golf Digest as one of the top places to visit for custom fitting services in the United States.

“At Golf Digest, we believe custom fitting is the most important tool to optimizing a golfer’s potential, and today more than ever it stands as the one area where the greatest improvement can occur,” said Golf Digest Senior Equipment Editor, Mike Stachura, in the publication’s congratulations letter.

Duca del Cosma Launches Limited Edition Independence Day UNITED and UNITY Golf Shoes

To celebrate the forthcoming Independence Day next month, Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is giving U.S. golfers the opportunity to wear the Star Spangled Banner, with the launch of its new 4th of July UNITED (Men’s) and UNITY (Women’s) golf shoes.

The stunning limited edition shoes were designed to honor Independence Day, with both the UNITED and UNITY models reflecting the inspirational design and colors of the American flag with prominent Stars & Stripes on either side. Handcrafted in soft Italian Nappa leather, the shoes feature exceptional attention to detail, matched with eco-friendly materials to provide the ultimate fashion statement both on and off the course.

Dramatic Rally Delivers Jon Rahm, Spain First U.S. Open Championship

Torrey Pines delivered again. Seventy-second hole. Birdie putt. A delirious crowd going wild for one of the pre-championship favorites.

Thirteen years ago, it was Tiger Woods who delivered the “Expect anything different” putt heard around the world.

Journeyman Richard Bland and Russell Henley are Surprise ​​​​​​​36-Hole Leaders in 2021 U.S. Open Championship

Golf Channel put up an intriguing graphic during its Friday telecast of the 121st U.S. Open Championship. When then-50-year-old Phil Mickelson produced his age-defying victory last month in the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course, he was No. 115 in the Official World Golf Ranking. This week, that spot in the world ranking is occupied by 48-year-old journeyman Richard Bland, who just happens to share the midway lead at Torrey Pines.

Karma? Maybe.

Russell Henley Fires a 67 to Hold First-Round Clubhouse Lead ​​​​​​​in 2021 U.S. Open Championship

As first impressions go, the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course didn’t leave a positive one on Russell Henley. A first-round 79 in the 2014 Farmers Insurance Open – which also uses the North Course here – led to a missed cut and the Georgia native opting to omit the late-January event from his annual West Coast PGA Tour itinerary.

“I don't remember [much] besides leaving the course feeling like I just got beat up,” said Henley, a three-time PGA Tour winner.

Sights from the 2021 U.S. Open Championship at Torrey Pines South Course - Wednesday Practice Round

The work's been put in.  Preparation is complete.  And the practice rounds are over.  And all that's left is to get a good night's sleep and then go after it with everything you have.

The U.S. Open begins tomorrow from Torrey Pines, and for 156 players in the field golf's toughest test awaits at dawn.

Jon Rahm 2021 U.S. Open Championship TravisMathew and Cuater Script

Jon Rahm has his US Open Championship look down thanks to a little help from TravisMathew polos and Cuater shoes from their latest collections.

Jon's polos feature quick-drying, wrinkle-resitant fabric that stretches comfortably with every move, and his shoes give him all the comfort and performance benefits he needs to look, feel, and play his best.

Volition America and Revo Sunglasses Join Forces to Launch Limited Edition Sunglasses Collection

VOLITION AMERICA, in partnership with Revo, is excited to introduce the Revo Volition America sunglass collection, a unique collaboration designed to support the Volition America movement and those who have sacrificed for our country.

The collection will feature an array of classic sunglass shapes and signature mirrored lenses equipped with Revo’s best-in-class, NASA-based polarized lens technology.  Expect considerable custom details and Revo’s impeccable lens clarity for a collection that seamlessly combines style and performance.

FootJoy Introduces the Premiere Series Pacific Sunset Collection

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, has introduced the Premiere Series Pacific Sunset Collection.  Inspired by the vibrant sunsets of Southern California, these limited edition shoes combine the performance and style of Premiere Series with the distinctly laid back feel of the West Coast.

Available in two upper designs, these beautiful, hand-crafted Premiere Series shoes take a clean, traditional silhouette and adds a west coast twist, celebrating elevated California style with vibrant pops of color.

LA Golf Announces Partnership with World No. 1 Player Dustin Johnson

LA Golf announced today World No. 1 Ranked player Dustin Johnson is the newest LA Golf partner.

Johnson has also become a major shareholder and will join the Board of Directors alongside defending U.S. Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau, TV personality Amanda Balionis, entertainer Kelley James, Duck Commander’s Willie Robertson, and Marucci Sports CEO Kurt Ainsworth.

SIK Golf Releases Limited Edition Putter to Commemorate Bryson DeChambeau's Historic Win at 2020 US Open

SIK Golf, developer of Patented Descending Loft Technology (DLT), today announced the introduction of a US Open Commemorative Putter, similar to the model used by Bryson DeChambeau at Winged Foot in 2020.

Just like the one Bryson games, the US Open Commemorative model ($2999.99 each) is a SIK Pro C head with alignment aid on top rather than on the flange and a traditional plumber’s neck hosel. An armlock-length LAGP shaft, fitted with a JumboMax grip identical to the one Bryson plays, also comes standard.

PUMA Golf Celebrates Third Major of Season with Rocco Collection (Inspired by Torrey Pines Wildlife)

As the U.S. Open approaches, PUMA Golf continues its collection of exclusive TRACKS drops inspired by major tournaments with a new release, the Rocco Collection. The Rocco Collection is inspired by Rocco the Raccoon and the other lovable critters that notoriously roam the Torrey Pines course in southern California.

The collection flaunts red, white and blue color schemes and a logo of the Torrey Pines resident mascot—like the iconic Bandit polo with an all over print design of Rocco the Racoon and the Raccoon P 110 Snapback cap. Bryson DeChambeau, Chris Baker, and Justin Suh will all wear pieces from the Rocco Collection during the tournament.

Cobra Golf Releases New KING Tec Hybrid

COBRA® Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, unveiled today the new KING TEC Hybrid ($279), the newest addition to their KING players’ family. Packed with innovative technologies, the KING TEC Hybrid is designed for better players who seek a utility club that delivers reliable carry distance and enhanced forgiveness off the tee and on longer approach shots into par 5’s.

The KING TEC Hybrid is the only hybrid in COBRA’s lineup to feature a PWRSHELL Face design (also featured in the latest RADSPEED irons).  The innovative design utilizes a thin, forged 455 stainless steel L-cup insert that is hyper-flexible to promote faster ball speed and higher launch across the face.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 121st U.S. Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2021 U.S. Open Championship, Thursday (June 17) and Friday (June 18), at 7,652-yard, par-71 Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course), in San Diego, Calif.

The U.S. Open is a 72-hole, stroke-play competition. A field of 156 players will play 18 holes of stroke play on June 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 June 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.

Sights from the 2021 U.S. Open Championship at Torrey Pines South Course - Tuesday Practice Round

Things started to get a little more serious Tuesday at Torrey Pines, as players began intensifying preparation for the 121st U.S. Open Championship.

 

Tuesday was the biggest interview day, and stars like Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka, and defending champion Bryson DeChambeau all had interesting things to say about this championship and how they will attack the course.

Sights from the 2021 U.S. Open Championship at Torrey Pines South Course - Monday Practice Round

A field of 156 players, including defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and favorite to win the U.S. Open Jon Rahm landed on Torrey Pines South Course today as preparations began for the 121st playing of the national championship.

The South Course will play to a par-71, and yardage is listed at 7,652.  However yardage will vary each round and South can play up to 7,800+ yards, which would make it possibly the longest course in U.S. Open history.

Inside the Numbers from the 2021 U.S. Open Championship at Torrey Pines

U.S. Open week is upon us, and we're deep diving into the facts and numbers of this 121st U.S. Open Championship to get you ready for all the action from Torrey Pines.

 

Can Bryson go back-to-back?  Does Phil really have a shot to grab the big one that's eluded him for so long?  Is there a dark horse who can get it done this week?  Let's jump inside the numbers.

121st U.S. Open Championship Facts, History, and Television Coverage

Torrey Pines Golf South Course hosts the 121st U.S. Open Championship next week, and will be set up at 7,652 yards.

The course will play to a par of 35-36–71, and the yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions.

Bushnell Golf Tour V5 Shift Rangefinder Review - A Worthy Upgrade to the V Series Legacy

I've taken the new Bushnell Golf Tour V5 Shift rangefinder out for testing a handful of times now.  Enough to get a good idea of what it can do and start writing my review.  Yesterday however, I was playing with a good friend and of course he was asking me questions about it.  So I decided to just let him use mine, it would be interesting what he thinks.  I had no idea it would become the intro for this review.

He was impressed, which didn't surprise me.  What did surprise me was just how impressed he was.  A few hours later I had a huge grin on my face when he texted me a pic of his new Tour V5 Shift.  He actually went out and bought his own after our round, I kid you not.

Toptracer Partners with CBIGG Management to Enhance Consumer Experience at Golf Courses and Ranges Nationwide

Toptracer, a division of global sports and entertainment leader Topgolf Entertainment Group, has announced a multi-year partnership with property and golf course ownership group, C-Bons International Golf Group Management, LLC (CBIGG Management LLC).

CBIGG owns 26 golf properties throughout the United States, with seven currently installed with Toptracer Range, showcasing technological innovation and unmatched experiences for existing customers and newcomers designed to grow the game of golf.

FootJoy Flex Coastal Golf Shoes Review - Taking Comfort to Even Higher Levels

It doesn't happen very often, but every once in awhile you try on new golf shoes, play in them for the first time, and literally have a kind of "Woah!" (out loud) moment because they're so good.

Well, after my first full round wearing the new FootJoy Flex Coastal shoes, that moment was more than just "woah, these are good."  These are the most comfortable FootJoy Flex I’ve ever worn.

Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized Rangefinder Review - Premium Performance in Every Category

The new Nikon Coolshot Pro ii Stabilized laser rangefinder differentiates itself from the pack with premium performance and technology in every feature category.

From optics to accuracy, and speed to range, if you're looking for one of the best rangefinders money can buy in 2021, the Coolshot Pro ii Stabilized will absolutely spoil you.

Adidas Golf Announces PrimeBlue Apparel and New CodeChaos21 Shoes Continuing Push for More Sustainable Products

Adidas Golf is taking yet another step forward in offering more sustainable products for golfers everywhere. Today, they introduced both apparel and footwear that features Adidas recycled technical material: PRIMEBLUE.

This special capsule is just part of Adidas commitment to continue to innovate in the area of sustainability until reaching the goal to use only recycled polyester in all of their products by 2024. The products featured include polos, layering pieces and shorts, along with our new CODECHAOS21 footwear.

Tour Edge Exotics C721 Irons Review - A Superstar in the Players Distance Category

Players Distance irons became a big story in the equipment industry about five years ago.  The idea being to combine the playability of cavity back irons with the looks of better players irons.  Distance, workability, control, forgiveness, and feel are all part of the equation, but sacrifices are usually made in one area for another.

Well, Tour Edge apparently decided to take a different approach to players distance irons, one that sacrifices nothing.  And their new Exotics C721 irons should be on everyone's shortlist as a candidate for best players distance irons of 2021.

Saso Steals Show With Historic Playoff Win at Olympic

The Olympic Club struck again. Just as in the five U.S. Opens contested on the club’s Lake Course, the first U.S. Women’s Open Championship played over this iconic Bay Area layout wasn’t kind to the favored final-round frontrunner.

Olympic’s list of past victims includes Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Jim Furyk and Payne Stewart, and Lexi Thompson can now be added to the remarkable list of players who have come up short in championship bids here.

Thompson Leads Saso By One Entering Final Round at Olympic

Lexi Thompson has seemingly been playing U.S. Women’s Opens longer than cypress trees have framed the holes at The Olympic Club. At age 26, this is her 15th consecutive appearance since first qualifying in 2007 as a precocious 12-year-old. Yet for all that experience, the Floridian had never owned a share of the lead after any Women’s Open round.

Until now.

Philippine Teen Yuka Saso Has 36-Hole Lead at 76th U.S. Women's Open Championship

Golf is a game obsessed with numbers. Whether it’s the numerals we write on the scorecard or the myriad of statistics produced by sabermetric gurus,  fans and media love to debate figures until our brains go on information overload.

But here are three key numbers to digest from the 76th U.S. Women’s Open Championship that don’t have to do with strokes gained, cost of the rough or greens in regulation. They are: 19-11-17, and they could be quite relatable come Sunday afternoon at The Olympic Club.

Golf Pride Grips Trusted by Overwhelming Majority of Players at 2021 NCAA Division 1 Men's Championship

Golf Pride, a division of power management company Eaton and an industry leader in grip innovation, today announced it was the leading grip brand in play at the 2021 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Golf Championship.

Not only did over 92% of the field at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale rely on Golf Pride on their full swing clubs but the closest competitor was selected by less than 6% of players.

17-Year-Old Amateur Megha Ganne, Mel Reid Share First-Round Lead at U.S. Women's Open Championship

What were you doing at age 17? Working a summer job as a caddie, or taking drive-thru orders? Perhaps you were preparing for your driving test or grinding over college-entrance exams.

Megha Ganne is not a typical 17-year-old, as she illustrated in the first round of the 76th U.S. Women’s Open Championship at The Olympic Club. The Holmdel (N.J.) High School junior carded a 4-under-par 67 – one off the 18-hole amateur scoring record – to match English professional Mel Reid on a breezy, overcast Thursday a few hundred yards from the hold a share of the lead after any round of the championship.

Odyssey Golf Announces New Armlock 2-Ball Ten Putter

Since the anchoring ban a few years ago, golfers have been looking to find alternative methods to improve their putting. Arm Lock is the hottest Alternative Putting option on Tour, and it's an innovative, conforming design that still retains the benefits of an anchored putter.

Now Odyssey is bringing all of these performance benefits into their new 2-Ball Ten head shape.

Callaway Announces New SuperSoft Play Yellow Golf Balls

Supersoft has been one of the most popular balls for years, with golfers who like it so much that they won’t play anything else. Now Callaway has combined the cover, core and flight technologies to make it even better in a special new “Play Yellow” offering.

For every dozen of these golf balls sold, Callaway is proud to donate $1 to the Play Yellow Campaign benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Sights from the 2021 U.S. Women's Open at The Olympic Club Lake Course: Wednesday Practice Round

Narrow, sloping fairways lined with antagonistic trees and ornery rough await.  Viscously small greens protected by hostile bunkers will test grit and determination.

The 76th US Women’s Open starts tomorrow from The Olympic Club.  And when The OC hosts a national championship... something magical always happens.

USGA Launches Driving Equity Grant Program to Support Increased Coverage of Women’s Golf

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of the Driving Equity Grant Program to invite media outlets to expand their coverage of women’s golf by offering financial support to help alleviate any associated costs.

Ahead of the 2020 U.S. Women’s Open last December, the USGA launched “Women Worth Watching” as a long-term commitment to use its championships and platforms to celebrate female athletes and role models while promoting equality and diversity in sports. After driving awareness to the disparity in women’s sports coverage in Year One, the Driving Equity Grant Program is the organization’s next actionable solution to shrink the equality gap in golf.

Golf's Longest Day the Final Stage for 121st U.S. Open Championship Hopefuls

Final qualifying for the 2021 U.S. Open Championship is set to begin next week, and will be conducted over 36 holes at nine different courses across the country.

For thousands of players, it will take the utmost grit and determination on "Golf's Longest Day" to join the elite few who make the field at Torrey Pines.