Landscapes Golf Management has been selected to operate Twin Lakes Country Club, the well-known, family-owned, small-community gathering place in southeast Wisconsin that recently eclipsed its 100-year anniversary.
The company will oversee all aspects of Twin Lakes’ business, including, sales, marketing and public relations, staffing and training, programming and special events, property maintenance, merchandising, restaurant and banquet activities, and financial management.
KemperSports announced today that it has been selected by the Borough of Old Tappan in Bergen County, N.J., to manage Old Tappan Golf Course. The nine-hole club marks the seventh addition to the company’s growing portfolio in 2022.
KemperSports will focus on delivering top course conditions at Old Tappan while improving member engagement and fostering a welcoming and lively environment for the club’s members and guests. The company will look to grow Old Tappan’s golf and event programming and bring attention to this evolving club throughout New Jersey and New York.
As the Metropolitan Golf Association this year celebrates its landmark 125thanniversary, it is pleased to announce a purse increase for the Met Open Championship Presented by Callaway to $200,000.
The $50,000 increase over the purse’s previous total, which has been in place since 2007, is effective for the 107thplaying, August 23-25 at Bethpage State Park’s famed Black Course and elevates the always exciting opportunity for professionals competing in the field. The first-place prize for the 54-hole championship will now stand at $36,500—an increase of $9,000.
Arccos – the pioneer of big data and Artificial Intelligence for golf – today announced Strokes Gained by Club, a groundbreaking new feature that allows players to see which clubs in their bag are gaining or costing them strokes on the course, and to make more informed purchasing and set-up decisions via head-to-head product comparisons.
Set to premiere in April for all users of the Arccos Caddie app, Strokes Gained by Club represents the first time that personalized advanced analytics has been applied to on-course equipment performance. Its release comes shortly after Arccos introduced a golf ball data capture system. Strokes Gained by Club was built by Arccos’ in-house data and engineering teams, which leveraged the company’s unmatched dataset that now includes more than 500 million shots and billions of related data points recorded during over 10 million rounds played by Arccos members.
SkyGolf®, maker of SkyCaddie®, the most-trusted rangefinders in Golf, is offering a special Spring Promotion of $50 off the new SkyCaddie SX550 and award-winning SX400 rangefinders and the LX5 and LX5 with ceramic bezel smart watches. The promotion starts March 21 and ends April 11, 2022.
“The Masters signals the unofficial start of the golf season every year and we want to make sure golfers are equipped with the most powerful rangefinders in golf to improve their accuracy and enjoyment of the game as they get back out on the course,” said Jacqui Surman, SkyGolf Senior VP and COO. “In celebration of this “season opener” for golf, we are offering this special $50 discount on all of our SkyCaddie models for a limited time.”
The sky’s the limit this year for those seeking the pinnacle of hospitality during Augusta’s famed Masters golf tournament. For the first time ever, The Partridge Inn is offering its exclusive rooftop venue to individuals and corporations looking to host the ultimate celebration during one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world.
With stunning views of Downtown Augusta, the rooftop venue offers jaw-dropping outdoor space, a full bar and kitchen and elegantly furnished interior living and gathering areas. Newly christened 6 South, the venue takes its name from its top, sixth-floor location with southward facing views of Augusta from the historic hotel’s hilltop perch. Previously only offered to corporations who reserved The Partridge Inn’s Penthouse facility for the entire Masters’ Week to wine and dine their most VIP clientele, 6 South is uniquely available for single or multi-night reservations having just emerged from a full renovation and reimagining for this year’s Masters Tournament. In addition to the best views in the region, 6 South is equipped with a fully operational bar and kitchen, private chef, waitstaff, and security upon request.
ORCA Golf, the only women-founded golf bag company in the United States announced their partnership with Carter’s Spectrum Golf, a golf apparel company founded by Carter Bonas, a 10-year-old entrepreneur with autism.
ORCA Golf led by Deborah Bennett, founder and CEO, and Erica Bennett, founder and chief designer debuted at the 2022 PGA Merchandise Show to showcase their impeccably unique golf bags and accessories. ORCA’s business acronym PIES stands for: Purpose, Inclusion, Empowerment, and Sustainability. Erica Bennett proudly stated, “We are firmly established and ready to forge partnerships that foster our mission of inclusivity in the industry. The first such partnering with Carter’s Spectrum Golf is a natural choice because Carter embodies everything we stand for.”
To celebrate golf’s first major championship of the year being just weeks away, London-based golf company PuttOUT are excited to announce the launch of their limited-edition colorway.
Drawing inspiration from one of golf’s most famous tournaments, the range consists of PuttOUT’s award-winning Premium Trainer, Medium Mat and Mirror and Gate Set in a beautiful yellow, white and green colorway.
Situated within a historic Bermuda landmark, the scenic Five Forts Golf Club is an enjoyable 18-hole course designed for beginners to have fun, while also challenging the experts.
This unique golf experience features ocean views from nearly every hole and is a great way to enjoy a day outside.
Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, Calif. has been named the is (Region 4) by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA). Each year, the NGCOA recognizes the most outstanding members of the past year, and the individuals and organizations that have helped preserve the tradition of the game while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the golf business. Silverado and all NGCOA award winners were recognized during the 2022 Golf Business Conference, January 24-26, in Orlando, Fla.
The National and Regional Course of the Year Awards recognize golf courses that epitomize exceptional course quality and management excellence, make important contributions to their communities and the game, and are models of operations to its peers. Silverado Resort and Spa was selected for Region 4 and is the only golf facility west of the Mississippi to be honored. Other Regional Course of the Year winners include, Swansea Country Club in Swansea, Mass. (Region 1); Sweetgrass Golf Club at Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Mich. (Region 2); and Streamsong Red in Bowling Green, Fla. (Region 3). Sweetgrass Golf Club was recognized as the 2022 Jemsek National Course of the Year.
The USGA and The R&A has released updated areas of interest and research topics on hitting distance in golf.
The governing bodies are continuing their work to assess potential future changes that address the long-term cycle of consistent increases in hitting distances. This results in course lengthening that threatens golf’s long-term sustainability and undermines the core principle that a broad and balanced set of skills should primarily determine success in golf.
The USGA has announced that Mike McCoy, of Des Moines, Iowa, will captain the USA Team for the 2023 Walker Cup Match on the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland and Nathan Smith, of Pittsburgh, Pa., will captain the USA Team for the 2025 Walker Cup Match at Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, Calif.
“Both Mike and Nathan have long, exceptional histories with the USGA and outstanding amateur golf resumes,” said Stu Francis, USGA president. “Given the historic nature of the next two matches being staged at St. Andrews and Cypress Point, we wanted to give both of them the time to enjoy this leadership opportunity and plan their next few years accordingly. We congratulate each of them on an honor well deserved and look forward to watching them lead two talented USA Teams.”
The USGA announced on Thursday that the Eisenhower Golf Course at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., will host the 2023 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, becoming the first golf course affiliated with a military academy to host a USGA championship. The Blue Course of the 36-hole facility was originally scheduled to host the 2020 U.S. Girls’ Junior before it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will now host the 74th edition of the championship on July 17-22, 2023.
“There was overwhelming enthusiasm when we announced that we would be bringing a USGA championship to the Air Force Academy, and like so many things impacted by the pandemic, it was incredibly disappointing to have to cancel,” said Tracy Parsons, championship director. “We couldn’t be more excited to have another date set on the calendar and are incredibly appreciative of Eisenhower Golf Course and the Colorado Golf Association for their continued support of the Girls’ Junior.”
LIV Golf Invitational Series (www.livgolf.com) has officially launched with the mission to modernize and supercharge the game of golf via expanded golf opportunities for fans and players alike. The eight-event series will showcase an innovative new golf format starting in June 2022 featuring teams playing for more than $250MM in prize purses.
LIV Golf Investments is providing more than $400MM in seed money to launch the series which will be the building blocks of a next generation golf experience. Each event will consist of three rounds with 54 holes and no cut, as well as shotgun starts to ensure a faster and more exciting pace. As a result, players will consistently play head-to-head against their rivals throughout the year, providing fans with an unmatched experience.
PING announced the introduction of the Glide 4.0 wedge series, its next generation of specialty wedges engineered to bring golfers lower-launching, higher-spinning performance into and around greens.
The tour-proven Glide 4.0 wedges are available for custom fitting and pre-sell beginning today at authorized PING golf shops around the world.
Sacks Parente Golf Company (SPG), creators of exceptional putting instruments have announced that they are opening a golf shaft manufacturing and design facility into their operations. This new facility will be opened in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The primary focus of this facility will be to manufacture SPG proprietary carbon fiber golf shafts for their patented Ultra-Low Balance Putter (ULBP) Technology putting instruments. “Incorporating shaft manufacturing right here in the United States allows us to greatly control our ability to innovate, design, manufacture, and quickly deliver our putting instruments to a growing audience,“ said Tim Triplett, CEO of Sacks Parente Golf.
To celebrate the launch of the highly-anticipated, second iteration of the PUMA x Palm Tree Crew Collection, the brands are joining forces to host the inaugural PUMA x PTC Golf Invitational. The event, which will welcome celebrities, influencers, and artists, including KYGO himself, will take place in Miami on March 24, during the world’s premier electronic music festival, ULTRA.
“At PUMA we are continuing to push the boundaries of golf fashion by taking inspiration from the music and lifestyle scenes, and the Palm Tree Crew is the perfect partner to help us do that while also making the game more enjoyable and accessible for everyone,” said Grant Knudson, Head of Product & Marketing, PUMA Golf.
TRUE Linkswear (TRUE), creators of golf’s most naturally comfortable footwear, today announces its lineup of professional brand ambassadors for 2022, including PGA TOUR players Ryan Moore, Joel Dahmen, Chris Kirk, Mark Hubbard and Dylan Wu; DP World Tour player Oliver Wilson; Korn Ferry TOUR player George Cunningham; and LPGA Tour legend Christina Kim.
Each of TRUE’s ambassadors embodies its mantra, “live true and be yourself.” From the freewheeling Dahmen and Kim’s larger-than-life personality to TOUR rookie Wu and four-time winner Kirk, they all came to TRUE because of its unrelenting commitment to comfort on and off the course and its unequivocal use of recycled and renewable materials in all its shoes.
As part of a year-long celebration acknowledging the issuance of the Anser putter patent 55 years ago, PING announced the availability of the Anser Patent 55 putters to be sold exclusively through pingpld.com on March 21, at 2 pm EST. Only 55 of the precision-milled, handcrafted putters, which are made in the USA, will be available via the new website launched last week.
The first of four Anser Patent 55 designs to be released this year as part of the new Putting Lab Design (PLD) Limited collection, the fully machined aluminum bronze putter can be purchased for $790. (Limit one per customer.)
SRIXON®/ASICS® is proud to announce a new golf footwear model in partnership with ASICS North America – the GEL-KAYANOTM ACE.
The foundation of ASICS golf shoes is comfort. They’re built with inspiration from ASICS legendary running shoes that are known to deliver outstanding comfort and flexibility. ASICS golf shoes are geared to work with your golf swing to help improve your stability on every shot.
Edel Golf is happy to announce the reintroduction of their long awaited limited edition putter drops. The first introduction is a 15 piece drop called the 24K Dream.
Machined in house in Liberty Hill, TX, this drop is an absolute beauty featuring a 24K gold plated grill in the back cavity of Edel’s popular 642 head shape.
ECCO Golf has announced the introduction of their new Spring/Summer 2022 collection featuring the new ECCO GOLF BIOM C4, alongside fresh design elements and colorways of current styles.
The newest development in the ground-breaking BIOM® series, ECCO BIOM® C4, offers unrivalled 360-degree breathability, allowing golfers to stay cool and comfortable throughout their round. This new blend of innovative comfort ensures a finely tuned balance of cushioning, rebound, waterproofing and air-flow.
Titleist and Vokey explored every opportunity to make the new Vokey Design SM9 the best, most complete wedges they've ever designed.
I know this because SM9 has begged me to push any shot imaginable to the limits, and more times than not has rewarded me for doing so. SM9 wedges are flat out the swiss army knives of shotmaking that will let you hit shots you didn't know you even had.
This week at the Hoag Classic in Newport Beach, Calif. on the PGA TOUR Champions, Tour Edge continued their impressive growth by posting a new personal best for most players in a regular sized field event.
Propelled by the launch of their new Exotics 722 Series, 21 different players played 63 Tour Edge clubs in play at the event, equaling 27% of the field.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced qualifying sites for the 42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship, to be conducted at Saucon Valley Country Club (Old Course), in Bethlehem, Pa., from June 23-26. Saucon Valley will become the first club to host the U.S. Senior Open three times, having previously been the venue in 1992 and 2000.
Conducted over 18 holes, qualifying will be held at 33 sites across the United States between May 2 and June 1. Online entry applications are available now and will continue through Wednesday, April 27, at 5 p.m. EDT (champ-admin.usga.org).
FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, has partnered with West Coast street-fashion icon Jon Buscemi on a collection of shoes that introduces a unique and luxurious spin on the Tour-proven Premiere Series, using premium materials and quality craftsmanship with a nod to the Southern Gentleman.
Aptly referred to as "The Player's Shoe," this exciting collaboration will launch at THE PLAYERS Championship this March, when defending champion, Justin Thomas, and several other FJ players debut the FJ X Buscemi shoe in competition.
When you have a golf shoe model (let alone brand overall) worn by more of the world's top players than any other shoe, you don't mess with that. And last year the 2020 FootJoy Pro SL carried over into 2021 without any changes.
So when FJ announced this year they would be releasing new Pro SL shoes for 2022 it was exciting news, because I knew this would mean a real evolution from the previous model. And I'm happy to report these new Pro SL's feature subtle changes that make FJ's best spikeless design even better.
Three new styles from Cole Haan drop today including the ZEROGRAND Overtake spikeless golf shoes.
And ZEROGRAND Overtake feature a host of appealing features that will make them the Cole Haan golf shoes of choice for many.
Chrome Soft is better for everyone, from amateurs to major winners. Now with Callaway Golf's proprietary new Precision Technology, the Chrome Soft Golf Ball is longer through the bag while providing the signature soft feel that golfers love.
And now it’s also available in Callaway's popular Shamrock Truvis design for greater focus and visibility.
Cole Haan, the iconic American performance lifestyle brand and retailer, expanded into the performance golf category last year and quickly set a new standard with its innovative golf shoes.
Now, less than a year later, the brand is revamping its popular golf shoe styles, perfectly blending style and performance taking wearer’s from the boardroom to tee in a stylish breeze.
In its continuing effort to meet the needs of discriminating golfers, Nippon Shaft announced its new N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 115 steel shafts will be available on an installation-only basis from club fitters starting March 15 and will also be available March 30 from club manufacturers and/or for direct purchase from authorized online partners such as The GolfWorks in the USA.
“Nippon Shaft is very excited about the limited availability release of our new N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 115 irons shafts,” said Hiro Fukuda, sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. “We expect the Tour 115 shafts will be ideal for golfers seeking a mid-weight model with Tour-level trajectory and spin performance.”
North America’s top golf club fitter and builder, Club Champion, has acquired Golf Principles, a custom fitter and builder based in the United Kingdom. This new alignment continues Club Champion’s expansion beyond the borders of the United States, further increasing their footprint and consumer access to Tour-level fittings for all golfers worldwide.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Jason [MacNiven] and his team to the family here at Club Champion,” said Adam Levy, CEO of Club Champion. “Their mission to help golfers play their best aligns perfectly with Club Champion and our goals for the future.”
Mitsubishi picked up its 535th win on all major Tours since 2004 as Sepp Straka won The Honda Classic at the notoriously difficult PGA National Champion Course.
The Champion Course at PGA National was the third most difficult course on Tour during the 2020-21 season, and Straka left no doubt off the tee with a Kai'li 60 White in his driver. Straka led the field in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee (1.261) and Driving Accuracy Percentage (84-percent).
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced additional details regarding the U.S. Adaptive Open – a new national championship that will showcase the world’s best golfers with disabilities – including information on the entry process, field composition and competition format.
The U.S. Adaptive Open will serve as the association’s 15th national championship, joining such iconic longstanding events as the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Amateur and U.S. Women’s Amateur. Champions of this new event will see their names recorded in the annals of golf history alongside many of the game’s storied figures. It will be held July 18-20 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 6.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, announced today the signing of major champion Jason Day to its Tour team. Joining the likes of Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, Fred Couples, Lexi Thompson, and Matt Kuchar, Day brings an incredible resume, which includes a former World #1 ranking, in addition to personality and charisma to the Bridgestone team.
Day first became interested in Bridgestone’s TOUR B XS after seeing Tiger hit some high spinning short game shots that piqued the Australian’s interest. Though he had no relationship with Bridgestone Golf at the time, he later began experimenting with Tiger’s ball and was impressed enough to start playing it on Tour. Eventually though, Day came to the realization that another model fit his game even better.
Luxury golf shoe brand Duca del Cosma has today launched its SS22 collection for men and women with the addition of striking new designs and color options that incorporate the latest footwear innovations and eco-friendly technology.
Featuring 28 premium styles that are designed to be worn both on and off the course, new standout men’s models include the classic brogue-style CHURCHILL and REGENT shoes, the popular ELPASO in a fashionable Black color, plus the sporty TOMCAT in Light Grey.
It’s not very often you get the chance to create something special that celebrates two of the greatest athletes to ever play their respective sports: Wayne Gretzky and Dustin Johnson. But Adidas Golf has done just that with their limited-edition DJ/GRETZKY TOUR360 22 shoes representing a piece of each in our new premiere flagship model.
While Wayne and Dustin are certainly more family than playing partners these days, golf is the common bond where they can be both, having teamed up in numerous pro-ams together over the past several years.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that online entry applications are available now for the 122nd U.S. Open Championship, to be contested from June 16-19 at The Country Club (Championship Course), in Brookline, Mass.
Thousands of golfers will once again attempt to qualify for the championship through a two-stage process in which eventually 156 players will advance to The Country Club and one will be crowned U.S. Open champion. Non-exempt players will compete in one of 109 local qualifiers hosted throughout the United States (with one in Canada) between April 25 and May 23. Nearly 1,000 players will then compete in final qualifying, scheduled at 11 sites worldwide on May 23 and June 6.
Cleveland Golf, an industry leader in wedge design and innovation, is proud to announce the release of the Black Satin finish for the Smart Sole 4.
Smart Sole 4 is a straightforward short game system for the everyday player. With three wedges designed to tackle specific short game shots, the Smart Sole 4 Black Satin provides all the tools needed to post better scores. The C model engineered for foolproof chip shots, an S model for easier sand saves, and a G model for additional forgiveness on approach shots into the green.
Visit Carlsbad, the destination marketing organization for the Pacific Coast town of Carlsbad, California, invites golfers from across the country to experience the area’s top golf resorts, golf courses, and leading hotel properties as the organization further promotes the sunny region as one of America’s top golf destinations.
Carlsbad is home to top golf resort destinations Omni La Costa Resort & Spa and Park Hyatt Aviara, along with The Crossings at Carlsbad. The oceanfront town showcases world-class golf, luxury resort destinations, world class culture and cuisine, and some of the finest year-round weather anywhere. Golf Digest already recognizes Carlsbad among its “23 best summertime buddies trip golf destinations.”
Marriott Golf has announced some incredible golf packages in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tucson Arizona areas.
Three stunning resorts, five championship golf courses, and your chance to discover them all.
PAYNTR GOLF, the industry leader in performance-based golf footwear, today announced a new product in collaboration with luxury goods and premium golf bag manufacturer, Vessel, to bring a market exclusive, limited edition VLX Stand bag to its offerings.
“As PAYNTR GOLF continues to expand our product line, we are thrilled to establish a partnership with Vessel” said Mike Forsey, co-founder and president of PAYNTR GOLF. “There is complete synergy between our brands as we both strive to offer customers products that are proven in performance.”
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today announces a new line of its Launch Pad super game-improvement golf clubs. The cutting-edge, modern look matches the game-changing technology that helps high handicap golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
“Wilson Golf prides itself on our ability to provide the right products for every level of player,” said Tim Clarke, President of Wilson Golf. “From Staff Model to D9 and now the newest Launch Pad range, our products are designed with best-in-class technology to help bring out the best in every individual’s game.”
I have a confession to make. I wear golf boots. I like golf boots. And hands down, the new Duca del Cosma Delago boots are the best golf boots I've ever worn. You're not merely surviving cold weather golf with Delago, you're conquering it.
Seemingly modeled on the Duca Eldorado golf shoes (and you probably already know how much I love my Eldorados), Delago feature the same soft Italian Nappa leather, high-grip spikeless outsoles, and memory foam insoles with additional cork support in the heel. And that means Delago are a top-notch combination of comfort and stability.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, introduced today the 2022 TOUR B XS Tiger Woods Edition golf balls. Like the standard TOUR B XS model, the new TW Edition is a result of a close working relationship between Tiger and Bridgestone’s R&D department and provides TOUR-level performance with long distance and high levels of greenside spin.
The new golf balls deliver an exceptional combination of distance and control due to Bridgestone’s breakthrough REACTIV iQ technology, which takes advantage of proprietary impact modifiers in the cover to optimize performance throughout the bag.
PUMA Golf has introduced its new PROADAPT ALPHACAT, the “Alpha” of all spikeless shoes. A fresh design that combines exceptional performance and hi-tech materials with PUMA’s trademark fashion-forward aesthetic, makes the ALPHACAT the new standard in the premium, spikeless golf shoe category.
Available in two versions for men: standard lace and DISC ($150), as well as a laced model for the women ($120) each in a variety of colorways.
It was another huge weekend for golf club manufacturer Tour Edge, who has been experiencing a meteoric rise on the PGA TOUR Champions over the past few seasons.
Their ageless staff player Bernhard Langer won the PGA TOUR Champion’s Chubb Classic in Naples, Fla. Sunday, setting numerous records in the process.
Annika Sorenstam has filed an entry as a fully exempt player for the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by ProMedica, which will be contested June 2-5 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C.
The three-time champion has competed in 15 U.S. Women’s Opens, most recently at Interlachen Country Club in 2008. She will return to Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, where she successfully defended her 1995 U.S. Women’s Open title with a six-stroke victory in 1996.
The Sea Pines Resort’s Inn & Club at Harbour Town has been named one of the top 12 hotels in the country for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in rankings and consumer advice.
It is the second consecutive year, and third time in four years, that The Inn & Club at Harbour Town has appeared in the publication’s “Best Hotels” rankings, which recognize properties for providing top-of-the-line amenities and hospitality for travelers. The Sea Pines Resort also was singled out in these prestigious rankings for a Gold badge, symbolic of hotels that scored in the top 10 percent of the overall rankings.
Mizuno, the Japanese equipment manufacturer long renowned for its beautiful, industry-leading forged irons and technically advanced golf clubs, introduces three new M-CRAFT OMOI putters featuring a heavier head for greater stability.
Forged from premium 1025 carbon steel and CNC milled, using all the successful fundamentals of the original M-Craft models, the OMOI putters feature a heavier head weight to increase MOI for improved stability.
