Mizuno JPX 923 Irons Review - Hot Metal, Hot Metal Pro, and Hot Metal HL (High Launch)

I've been playing the new Mizuno JPX 923 irons for awhile now.  The JPX 923 Hot Metal Pro, the JPX 923 Hot Metal, and a newcomer to the family - the JPX 923 Hot Metal HL (High Launch).  And the common theme with all these irons is ball speed.  Seriously fast ball speed.  In fact, these are the longest JPX irons of any I've ever hit, hands down.

But there's more to this new JPX 923 line than just Nickel Chromoly speed.  All three models are extremely playable, even the Hot Metal Pro (HMP) has fantastic forgiveness.  And the ability to blend any of these irons seamlessly into a mixed or combo set will give players all kinds of options that fit pretty much every skill level.  In a nutshell, the JPX 923 irons are the most fun to hit JPX irons of all time.

Scotty Cameron Announces New Limited Release MONOBLOK Putters

With a passion for creating putters that perform at golf’s highest levels, Scotty Cameron introduces the new MONOBLOK 6 and MONOBLOK 6.5 putters. Inspired by the continued success of professionals playing GOLO putters on the worldwide tours, these rounded mallets are reminiscent of GOLO designs, yet offer a new, sought-after head size in two, purpose-specific neck and shaft configurations.

Like the iconic automotive wheel crafted from a single block of metal, Scotty named these putters MONOBLOK to celebrate his tradition of milling putters from solid 303 stainless steel.

Baltimore Country Club Awarded Two USGA Amateur Championships

The USGA has announced that Baltimore (Md.) Country Club’s East Course will be the host site for the 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur and 2031 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championships. The club has previously hosted four USGA championships, most recently the 1988 U.S. Women’s Open.

“We are thrilled to return to Baltimore Country Club and rekindle our relationship with a club that has produced memorable USGA moments dating back to 1899,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “The process of awarding these two championships has been seamless, and we appreciate the club’s staff and membership for their friendship and partnership and look forward to working closely together over the coming years.”

FootJoy x Todd Snyder - The Links Collection

How would golf’s most iconic players from the Sixties and Seventies dress if they stepped onto the links today? The answer is this fall’s Todd Snyder x FootJoy Collection. Titled “The Links,” the collection was inspired by the old-school, “links” style coastal courses of Scotland, and the styles borrow traditional British menswear patterns and place them in modern, technical fabrics.

Building on FootJoy’s almost 100 year history as a leader in performance and comfort, Snyder designed a capsule collection of polos, hoodies, cardigans, varsity jackets, trousers and golf shoes that are inspired by vintage golf style yet reinvented for the modern gent. A vintage FootJoy logo depicting a golf ball and tee figures throughout the collection.

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Kicks Off LPGA Season with World Class Entertainers, Athletes, and Celebrities

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, announces the return of the Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) Tournament of Champions. As the kickoff to the LPGA Tour and one of the LPGA season’s most-watched events, the January tournament brings together LPGA Tour winners to play alongside approximately 50 of the biggest stars in sports, entertainment and music.

The highly anticipated HGV Tournament of Champions is legendary for its world-class experiences that extend beyond the course, including an exclusive, three-night private concert series, which will feature R&B icons En Vogue, Grammy-winning country-pop star Maren Morris and pop superstar Ellie Goulding. To round out this iconic all-female concert lineup, Paris Hilton, the world-famous influencer, philanthropist and CEO of 11:11 Media who has successfully built a career as a highly sought-after DJ, will hit the stage following Ellie Goulding to keep the party going after a day of action on the course. EDM vocalist Emma Hewitt and Australian DJ duo NERVO will also perform.

New Kingdom Cup to Feature Top PGA Tour Pros and VIP Guests

Kingdom magazine, in collaboration with Hilton Head Island, is proud to announce the inaugural Kingdom Cup golf tournament, to be played October 27–30 at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island.

A celebration of friends, success, and the good that golf can do, the Kingdom Cup will feature a number of VIP guests, including 2022 U.S. Presidents Cup Team Captain Davis Love III; nine-time PGA TOUR winner and Olympic Bronze Medalist Matt Kuchar; and 2022 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year contender Cameron Young. Golf Correspondent, Alexandra O’Laughlin, Folds of Honor founder and CEO Lt Col. Dan Rooney, Golf Personality Roger Steele, PGA Tour Caddie, Geno Bonnalie and World-Champion Tennis Icon, Stan Smith will join other VIPs and distinguished guests for two days of friendly tournament play on the Arthur Hills and Robert Trent Jones courses at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.

PING PLD Anser Patent 55 Copper Putter Drops September 26th

The PLD Anser Patent 55 in copper, the third of four fully machined collector’s models being offered as part of a year-long celebration acknowledging the issuance of the Anser putter patent 55 years ago, is available exclusively through pingpld.com beginning Monday at 2 pm ET.

Only 55 of the precision-milled, handcrafted putters, which are made in the USA and serialized, will be available via the website for $790 (limit one per customer).

Circling Raven Earns Best Casino Course Distinction

Best-in-kind course raters have ranked Circling Raven No. 20 in the just-published Golfweek’s Best 2022: Top 50 Casino Golf Courses in America.

Designed by Gene Bates, Circling Raven has perennially been ranked one of the country’s top casino courses since opening in 2003. It has also earned Top 100 Resort, No. 1 Public Course in Idaho, and Pro Shop Merchandiser of the Year honors on multiple occasions.

Country Clubs Choosing Inrange for Premium Member Experience

Grey Oaks Country Club (a Platinum Club® of America member), located in Naples, Florida, is enhancing its member experience by upgrading its golf offering with the installation of Inrange® – the leading Range Experience Technology product on the market – becoming the second high-end country club in the USA to do so.

As part of their continuing improvement in experiences for their members and guests, the premier club (which also offers 54 award winning holes of golf) is bringing a whole new experience to Southwest Florida. The decision to partner with Inrange® was one that Grey Oaks felt would take their facility to the next level.

Matthew McClean Defeats Countryman Hugh Foley for U.S. Mid-Amateur Title and Earns U.S. Open Exemption

The winner of the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship was … the Republic of Ireland.

This island nation of 5.1 million (7 million when you count Northern Ireland) was going to produce its first champion in a USGA amateur competition no matter who prevailed in the 36-hole championship match, which concluded on Saturday – 1½ days later than expected – with 29-year-old optometrist Matthew McClean, of Belfast, holding the Robert T. Jones Memorial Trophy, thanks to a 3-and-1 victory over countryman and close friend Hugh Foley, 25, of Dublin.

41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship - Meet the Semifinalists

The semifinal round of match play at the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship will be played at the 7,322-yard, par-71 Erin Hills.  Semifinal round winners will advance to the first 18 holes of the 36-hole championship match on Friday.

The final 18 holes of the championship match are scheduled for Saturday.  Here's a look at the semifinalists.

Irishmen Hugh Foley and Matthew McClean Join Josh Persons and Bryce Hanstad in U.S. Mid-Amateur Semifinals

It seems appropriate somehow that a pair of Irishmen have advanced to the semifinals of the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Erin Hills. Erin is the poetic name for Ireland in Gaelic, and the 16-year-old course’s logo is a three-leaf clover. Cottages on the property are named for iconic Irish venues such as Ballybunion and Lahinch, and the pub has an Irish theme.

While the layout might not remind anyone of the historic links courses in Ireland, Hugh Foley, 25, and Matthew McClean, 29, have found the surroundings to their liking. And on a glorious Thursday – temperatures in the 70s with breezes in the 10- to 20-miles-per-hour range – the two Irishmen advanced to the semifinals in their first-ever appearance in this championship.

Dunlop Sports Americas Returns to 2023 PGA Show

Dunlop Sports Americas® announced today plans to return to the PGA Show in Orlando, FL., Jan. 24-27, 2023.

Debuting their new global brand structure for the first time on the Orlando showroom floor, Dunlop Sports Americas plans to highlight their international scope and freshly united family of golf brands at the 2023 PGA Show. The Show will serve as a critical opportunity to display how revamped branding under the Dunlop umbrella has coalesced and magnified the moment of the growing Srixon, Cleveland Golf, XXIO, and ASICS platforms.

Revo Introduces Sonic Audio Enhanced Smart Sunglasses

Revo, the global leader in high-quality performance sunglasses, announced today the launch of Revo Sonic, audio sunglasses that let listeners field phone calls, listen to music, and, with an optional app, monitor their fitness workouts.

Three years in the making, the new Revo frames combine cutting-edge Bluetooth audio technology and sleek design with Revo’s signature NASA polarized lenses to provide the ultimate sight and sound experience. Using easy to access touch controls, users can free themselves from intrusive earbuds, listen to audio while maintaining alert to what’s happening around them.

PING Introduces 10 New Putter Models Designed to Meet the Needs of Every Golfer

PING has introduced 10 new putter models, each individually designed to achieve the proper balance of feel and forgiveness in a confidence-inspiring look using various combinations of the company’s proven putter technologies.

The 10 models, consisting of high moment of inertia blades and ultra-forgiving multi-material mid-mallets and mallets, are available for pre-order beginning today for $300 (U.S. MSRP). Each model can be custom fit for stroke type, length, lie, loft and grip type.

Adidas Announces Limited Edition Samba Golf Shoes

The Samba – a timeless classic originally created to enable footballers to train in firm and icy conditions – has made its way back to the course.

As the traditional golf season slows down, we wanted to offer a special shoe to keep golfers’ energy alive, which is why we created a Limited-Edition Samba Golf in not one, but four vibrant pastel colors such as halo blue, clear pink, pulse yellow, and crystal white.

Desert Mountain Club to Host Two USGA Championships

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Desert Mountain Club, in Scottsdale, Ariz., will host the 2026 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball and 2029 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championships. These will be the second and third USGA championships held at Desert Mountain.

“We’re thrilled to bring both of our four-ball championships to Desert Mountain and the state of Arizona for the first time,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “The variety of risk-reward options throughout the club’s signature golf courses will allow for exciting and dramatic team competition, while providing a comprehensive test that will produce worthy champions.”

James Leow Leaves Foes in Fog, Champions Scott Harvey ​​​​​​​and Stewart Hagestad Advance in U.S. Mid-Amateur

Mother Nature threw the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship another curveball on Wednesday morning when fog caused a 30-minute delay for the resumption of the Round of 64 that was suspended due to darkness on Tuesday.

Following Sunday’s storm – 4 inches fell at Erin Hills – this was just another blip on the radar for the best 25-and-older golfers hoping to add their name to the Robert T. Jones Memorial Trophy and earn a spot in next year’s U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club.

Padraig Harrington Builds on Wilson Staff Legacy Winning Ascension Charity Classic

Wilson Sporting Goods Co., the club manufacturer with more Major wins with its irons than any other brand, today celebrates Padraig Harrington’s victory at the Ascension Charity Classic held in St. Louis at Norwood Hills Country Club.

“What an incredible season our Wilson ambassador Padraig Harrington is having,” said Tim Clarke, President, Wilson Golf. “It’s hard to beat nine top-10 finishes in just 13 starts and we’re thrilled that he’s added the Ascension Charity Classic trophy to go alongside his Dick’s Sporting Goods Open and U.S. Senior Open Championship wins. We love providing Padraig with the innovative clubs that helped him claim his 35th professional win of his career.”

Andrew Paysse Among Six to Advance in ​​​​​​​Weather-Delayed U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

To some degree, the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship has turned into a race against fading daylight. Given Sunday’s storm and the loss of nearly half a day on Monday due to course cleanup, the national championship for golfers 25 and older is now playing catchup.

On Tuesday, weather-delayed Round 2 was completed at noontime CDT at Erin Hills and stroke-play co-host Blue Mound Golf & Country Club, with the cut for match play coming at 3-over-par 144. Two hours later, the first Round-of-64 match began at Erin Hills, while the 17-for-12 playoff for the final spots in the draw commenced on No. 10 at 1:30 p.m.

35th U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship - Facts and Figures

The 35th U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship kicks off this week on the Long Mean Course at Fiddlesticks Country Club.

The course will be set up at 6,199 yards and play to a par of 72. Based on the setup, the Course Rating™ is 77.0 and the Slope Rating® is 137.

Sam Jones and Jake Shuman Early Leaders for Medalist ​​​​​​​in Rain-Delayed U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Mother Nature continues to wreak havoc on the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship. Sunday’s storm dumped 4 inches of rain on Erin Hills and 5.3 inches at stroke-play co-host Blue Mound Golf & Country Club in Wauwatosa, nearly 30 miles to the southeast, requiring a massive cleanup effort.

This was especially the case at Blue Mound, where 20 pumps were utilized to extract standing water from bunkers and fairways. Staffers from nine nearby facilities aided in the herculean task of making the course playable.

Scottie Scheffler Wins 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year

Scottie Scheffler has been named the 2022 PGA TOUR Player of the Year as voted by the TOUR’s membership for the 2021-22 season. Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the Official World Golf Ranking, led the TOUR with four victories this season, including his first major championship title at the Masters Tournament.

Scheffler, who spent four years on the men’s golf team at the University of Texas, received the Jack Nicklaus Award for winning PGA TOUR Player of the Year during an appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay before the Longhorns football team hosted No. 1 Alabama in Austin. In receiving 89 percent of the votes, Scheffler was selected for the honor over the other two nominees: Rory McIlroy and Cameron Smith.

GOLFFOREVER Congratulates Scottie Scheffler on PGA Tour Player of the Year Award

GOLFFOREVER, the leading at-home golf fitness training system that helps golfers play without limits, congratulates World-No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler on a breakthrough season that saw him win four times, be crowned The Masters champion, break the TOUR’s record for on-course earnings in a single season and, now, be named PGA TOUR Player of the Year by his peers.

Scheffler, who began using the GOLFFOREVER Swing Trainer daily at home and on TOUR several weeks prior to his prodigious run of wins this season, appears in fitness training videos on GOLFFOREVER’s mobile-app video platform – alongside his longtime physical trainer and key GOLFFOREVER contributor Dr. Troy Van Biezen – and stars in television ads for the groundbreaking golf fitness system.

Pulsar Wins at the BMW PGA Championship

PrideSports® confirms the winner of the 2022 BMW PGA Championship this weekend at the Wentworth Club!

The 35-year-old Irishman surged to the front of the pack on Sunday to capture his sixth professional win. He was automatic off the tee and made every putt in the biggest moments. When it mattered, he pulled off the shots needed to take the title.

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Announced TPC San Antonio Fall Getaway Packages

Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country at the beautiful JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, TPC San Antonio is the ideal destination for your next golf getaway and special fall packages are now available.

Featuring two 18-hole championship golf courses woven within the dramatic topography of the Texas Hill Country and designed by two of golf’s most innovative architects, TPC San Antonio caters to both casual resort golfers and TOUR professionals alike.

KemperSports Acquires Fuzzy Zoeller's Covered Bridge and Champions Pointe Golf Clubs

KemperSports announced today that it has acquired Fuzzy Zoeller’s Covered Bridge and Champions Pointe Golf Clubs in Southern Indiana. With this acquisition, the two Southern Indiana/Louisville-area daily fee facilities join KemperSports’ growing portfolio of owned properties and expand the company’s Midwest footprint in a new market.

KemperSports will look to take the golf and guest experience at both courses to the next level through a continued commitment to providing first-class service and optimized course conditions and further cement the courses’ reputation as two of the best public courses in the region.

Toulon Las Vegas Putter Review - Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo (Chris)

My Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo this year was one for the ages.  The eight players at Pasatiempo absolutely raved about the Alister MacKenzie gem.

Lots of drama over last three holes! And affects all of you. 😁👀 Will post videos, tell you stories later or tomorrow. Group dinner next.

Everyone had phenomenal time! Pasatiempo fam highest possible praise and thank you as always. A 💯 perfect day. 👍 #PlayWithPeteInvitational pic.twitter.com/CGbtNwSELb

— Pete Pappas (@PGAPappas) June 14, 2022

Everyone received TravisMathew and Cuater swag before their rounds began.  And each player was also fit for new Callaway drivers and golf balls.

Bushnell Golf Announces New Pro X3 Laser Rangefinder

Bushnell Golf, the definitive #1 laser rangefinder brand in golf, has introduced the new Pro X3 Laser Rangefinder featuring industry-first technologies and specifications.

Used and trusted by 99 percent of PGA Tour players, Bushnell Golf continues to evolve advanced technologies and with the Pro X3, introduces an update to its Slope with Elements technology which allows golfers to store their home elevation to reflect the Slope with Elements compensated distances at the elevation where they play their most golf. In addition, a new dual display provides the option to toggle between the bright red or crisp black display settings based on lighting conditions and user preference.

Titleist TSR Driver and Fairway Wood FIRST LOOK - A Titleist Fitting Review

I had just finished my fitting for the new Titleist TSR drivers and fairway woods at Windmill Lakes Golf Club and couldn't stop smiling walking back to my car.  When I got in my car I just sat there for awhile, still smiling.  Even thinking to myself "wow, just freaking wow."

Yes, I was extremely impressed with each new TSR driver and fairway wood model I hit.  The enhancements and new technology was real, and performance gains backed up by the numbers.  But even beyond that I was truly amazed the driver and woods I hit best were not what I expected.  And if not for my fitter Justin Long, I might not have even tried one of the drivers.

PXG Introduces the New M16 Putter Shaft with Groundbreaking Stability Shaft Technology

PXG has expanded its product offerings to include all-new stability shaft technology. The PXG M16 Putter Shaft, the company’s entrée into the shaft category, is a game-changing upgrade for golfers looking for more control on putts from any distance, especially those outside of ten feet.

When PXG entered the market, the company made it clear that its focus was on developing leading golf clubhead technology. To complement PXG’s clubheads, PXG engineers performance-tested a range of premium shafts to identify those that would deliver the best results for players of varying skill levels and swing styles. Hence, the introduction of a vast fitting matrix and a commitment to building every golf club to a player’s unique specifications.

41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship - Inside the Field

The 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship kicks off this week.

And here's a deep dive look into the field.

DP World Tour BMW PGA Championship and LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship Highlight Live Golf Coverage on Golf Channel and Peacock this Week

The DP World Tour’s BMW PGA Championship and LPGA Tour’s Kroger Queen City Championship highlights this week’s live golf tournament coverage across three events on GOLF Channel, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

DP WORLD TOUR: BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Southern Trace Country Club Completes Golf Course Renovation

Southern Trace Country Club in Shreveport, Louisiana recently completed a two-year, $4.2 million golf course renovation and enhancement project. The project focused on irrigation and drainage system upgrades, green complex enhancements and the addition of a new short game practice area. Golf course designer and Southern Trace member Jim Lipe oversaw the course renovation with Wadsworth Construction, Black Creek Construction and Winterberry Construction performing the work.

The renovation project included rebuilding all 18 greens and resurfacing with Mach One Bermuda grass; adding and eliminating tee boxes; reshaping fairways; and installing a new state-of-the-art irrigation system. Cart paths were repaired and rerouted, and retaining walls were reinforced, pressure washed and stained. Bridges were also added on holes 5 and 15 to accommodate walking and cart traffic. In addition, the Southern Trace Country Club agronomy team completed large drainage projects, and cut tree canopies on several holes to increase playability and enhance the ability to grow healthy turf.

PAYNTR GOLF Launches Golf's First Performance Shoes Designed for Women

PAYNTR GOLF today announced the launch of the Women’s Payntr X 003 F as the performance-based golf footwear company continues their rapid expansion across the global golf market.

Its women’s shoe is specifically designed for a smaller frame and the technology allows the golfer to harness ground reaction forces as effectively as their comparable men’s product. Specifically, its midsole is engineered to have softer return and responsiveness, enabling the golfer to maximize energy return within their swing.

New and Innovative Golf Products Sought for UIA Inventors Spotlight Area at 70th PGA Show

The PGA Show celebrates 70 years as golf’s largest global business gathering when it returns to Orlando January 25-27, 2023.

Each year, the PGA Show dedicates a portion of the show floor specifically for independent inventors seeking to showcase their innovation to the golf industry. The area, referred to as the “UIA Inventors Spotlight”, is operated and managed by the United Inventors Association (UIA), and will feature numerous inventors, pitch panels, education, and awards.

True Spec Golf Fitting PGAPappas Guest Review - Chicago West

You guys already know how much I enjoyed my putter fitting at True Spec Golf in Beverly Hills a few months back.  It was on the same trip we did the Play With Pete Invitational for the first time at Pasatiempo Golf Club.  And if all that wasn't enough we had something extra going on as well.

I wanted one of you to experience what I did at True Spec, and so we opened it up on twitter and Instagram to pick someone to get fit for a new putter as well.  That winner was @JensenCollins3 (on twitter), and Jensen had himself a day, "I was ecstatic with the results and my best interests were always at the front of my fitter's mind."

ECCO GOLF Launches AW22 Collection

ECCO – global golf footwear innovator – has announced the introduction of the Autumn/Winter 2022 collection featuring the new ECCO BIOM® G5, alongside new colorways and fashion-forward updates on some of the brand’s classic looks.

The ECCO BIOM® G5, which was inspired by ECCO BIOM® G3 and the ECCO BIOM® H4, is equipped with world-renowned GORE-TEX construction that offers 100 percent waterproofing while still allowing the foot to breathe. The shoe has been engineered to incorporate ZARMA-TOUR® spikes combined with innovative hybrid grooves to offer all-weather traction and stability.

The Tuxedo Club Renovation Now Complete with Spirit of Original Design

The Tuxedo Club has announced that it has completed a renovation of its historic Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed golf course. The project included the creation of a new short game practice area, a new 9th hole, the renovation of all fairway and greenside bunkers, and the re-grassing of all necessary green surrounds.

The Club tapped renowned golf course designer Rees Jones, son of Robert Trent Jones, Sr., to lead the renovation. Considered one of the finest golf course designers working today, Rees Jones along with his Vice President and Senior Designer Bryce Swanson created a master plan for the renovation of The Tuxedo Club’s course. The newly completed renovation is the most comprehensive project ever done on the course since its creation in 1957 and marks a major step towards the completion of the master plan.

41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship - Facts and Figures

The 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship kicks off this week from Erin Hills Golf Course and Blue Mound Golf and Country Club.

Erin Hills will be set up at 7,358 yards and will play to a par of 35-36–71. Blue Mound Golf and Country Club, which will serve as the stroke-play co-host course for the two days of stroke play, will be set up at 6,726 yards and play to a par of 35-35–70.

Bushnell Golf Launches New ION ELITE GPS Watch

Bushnell Golf, #1 in Electronic Measuring Devices, today unveiled its latest GPS watch, the new ION ELITE. The ION ELITE is the first ever GPS watch to include Bushnell Golf’s patented Slope compensated distances. Boasting a wide array of features, the ION ELITE makes it easy for golfers to strategically plan each shot, keep score, track stats, and more.

The ION ELITE comes equipped with a color touchscreen display that is pre-loaded with more than 38,000 courses worldwide and easy to use. Ready to use right out of the box, the ION ELITE provides golfers with everything they need to take their game to the next level.

Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (1939-2022) An Incomparable Spirit

Dynamic leader and Kohler Co. Executive Chairman Herbert Vollrath Kohler, Jr. passed away on September 3, 2022, in Kohler, Wisconsin. He was 83. His bold ideas and hands-on leadership transformed the plumbing products manufacturer founded by his grandfather into a global and diverse family of businesses synonymous with unmatched quality, creativity, and bold innovation. He literally put his beloved home state of Wisconsin on the map as a global golf destination culminating with the Ryder Cup in 2021.

Herb Kohler’s personal mission was to create delight. For him, there was no halfway. To warrant the “KOHLER” nameplate, a product had to be more than durable, functional, and attractive. It had to be joyful and memorable.

USGA Returns to The Olympic Club in 2030 for U.S. Women's Amateur

The USGA announced that The Olympic Club, in San Francisco, Calif., has been selected as the host site for the 2030 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. The club has previously hosted 11 USGA championships, mostly recently the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open won by Yuka Saso, and it will host the 125th U.S. Amateur in 2025.

“The Olympic Club has produced some of the most memorable USGA championship moments, and we are thrilled to be able to provide this incredible stage for the first time to the best female amateurs in the world,” said Mark Hill, USGA senior managing director, Championships. “The members at The Olympic Club have always been such staunch supporters of the USGA and its championships, and will no doubt help us conduct a world-class championship once again.”

PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions Expand on 2022 Enhancements in Preparation for 2023 PGA Show

The PGA Show, celebrating its 70th year when it returns to Orlando, Jan. 24-27, 2023, is attracting renewed participation to golf’s largest global business gathering and is offering new innovations and technology to build on the event enhancements introduced at the 2022 PGA Show.

Market leaders, veteran manufacturers and companies new to the golf industry are making early plans to meet face-to-face with influential PGA Professionals, golf retailers and industry leaders at the annual golf business event. A strong response from returning and new companies has driven participation comparisons to near pre-pandemic levels with exhibitors securing premium Show floor locations early and creating fresh brand activations to facilitate sourcing, education and valuable relationship-building with PGA Professionals and buyers during the 2023 PGA Show.

Pinehurst No. 8 Re-Opens September 2nd after Agronomic Remastering

 Pinehurst No. 8 will reopen Friday, Sept. 2nd, following agronomic and infrastructure enhancements highlighted by new TifEagle greens, fully restored bunkers with fresh sand, improved drainage throughout the course and the removal of invasive trees limiting views and inhibiting sunlight.

Additionally, the existing Bermudagrass turf on tees and fairways was “fraise” mowed to remove thatch throughout the course, tighten up lies and foster more rollout on tee shots. Fraise mowing is a highly disruptive mowing technique developed in the North Carolina Piedmont that effectively removes thatch, organic matter and soil from Bermudagrass in a single pass.

Club Champion Celebrates Annual Putter Fitting Month

There’s nothing worse than a three-putt on a hole that should have been an easy par. Could practice help? Always. But there’s a chance something else is keeping you from reaching your putting potential — your equipment. To solve this problem, the globe’s top custom fitter created Putter Fitting Month to focus on the club responsible for roughly 40% of your strokes.

From September 1 to October 2, 2022, every Club Champion location will waive the putter fitting fee, valued at $125, for any golfer who purchases a new putter or custom putter shaft with Club Champion installation. 

PXG Announces Launch of New Fall/Winter 2022 Apparel Collection

PXG is pleased to announce the launch of the PXG Apparel Fall/Winter 2022 Collection. Classic, polished silhouettes and modern technical fabrics, adorned with Americana inspired detailing, create a bold and balanced collection with golf lifestyle at its core, designed to have you Ready For Anything.

The Fall/Winter Collection is influenced by PXG’s American heritage and Sonoran Desert headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. Fashioned in PXG’s quintessential black, gray, and white color palette, with accents of vibrant red, traditional styles are reinterpreted and modernized with a touch of eclectic Western flair.  Technical fabrications include denim inspired knits, deconstructed handkerchief patterns, and simulated needlepoint details.

True Spec Raleigh to Open at Dogwood Country Club

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, today announced its newest facility: True Spec Raleigh. The new indoor facility at the revered Dogwood Country Club will have its grand opening on September 17th and will join the Pine Needles site as the second location in the state. This is the latest in a growing number of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent venues around the country.

Located inside Dogwood Country Club’s 5,000 square foot indoor facility, True Spec Raleigh features a state-of-the-art fitting bay and utilizes the latest in launch monitor technology. Additionally, the facility will house True Spec’s brand-agnostic fitting matrix of over 50,000 club head and shaft combinations, including every major equipment manufacturer. Each club will be custom built at True Spec’s Scottsdale headquarters to the exact specifications derived from the fitting process. This helps its master fitters find the best equipment to improve your golf game.

2022 Season Champion Trusts in Fujikura Ventus for Victory

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the number one driver shaft at the Tour Championship this past weekend. As the 2021/22 PGA Tour number one driver and wood shaft for the season, this victory and number one spot at this year’s final event completes an incredible year for Fujikura, their most successful season on tour to date.

On the PGA Tour at the Tour Championship, Fujikura was once again the #1 driver shaft at the event, with 34.5% of the field using Fujikura driver shafts throughout the week. In the wood shaft count, Fujikura had 28.2% of the field using their wood shafts, helping Fujikura to finish the PGA Tour season as the number one driver and wood shaft for the year.

The Sea Pines Resort Getaway Package Gives Guests the Ultimate Experience

Imagine a fall or winter getaway where the seaside destination is world class with ideal weather, endless recreational opportunities, championship golf, all at attractive and affordable rates. That’s exactly what travelers will receive when they purchase the “Getaway Package” at The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island.

Available now through Feb. 24, 2023, reduced fall and winter rates on select villas and homes (minimum three-night stay) are available, and include an array of value-laden amenities.

Garsen Putter Grips Now Available on Odyssey and Toulon Putters

Miami, Florida-Garsen Golf announces Garsen putter grips are now available on the Odyssey Golf website as a custom grip option for all Odyssey and Toulon putters. Customers will be able to choose from 3 Garsen grip options; The Max Black/White, The Quad Tour Tapered, and the Quad Tour Non Tapered when ordering a new Odyssey or Toulon putter.

The Garsen MAX is the most innovative and unique of all the models of grips in the lineup. By using a square grip with a 45% rotation, the “front” of the grip now becomes an angled area perfectly fitting the players’ grip and creating a much more biomechanically efficient position for the putting stroke. Unlike a traditional putter grip, the MAX places your hands in a position so the palms face each other and the wrists are in a neutral position. It turns your elbows into your body and sets your shoulders back leading to a more one-piece feeling stroke.