Streamsong Golf Resort Announces New Streamsong Golf Academy

Streamsong Golf Resort is pleased to announce the newest experience for guests looking to improve their game with the advent of the  “Streamsong Golf Academy.” The three-day sessions will include twelve hours of hands-on instruction, three rounds of golf on Streamsong’s award-winning courses, breakfast and lunch each day, a three or four-night stay at the Streamsong Lodge, and two custom-fit wedges.

Each session will be limited to 16 people to keep the instruction personalized and the student-to-teacher ratio at four to one. The goal of these experiences is to offer golfers the chance to improve their game under the supervision of PGA professional instructors at one of the nation’s premier golf destinations.

Tour Edge Announces New Hot Launch 523 Series in Two Distinct Models

Tour Edge, the pound for pound industry leader in performance and innovation, introduces their new Hot Launch 523 Series of golf clubs that will be available at retail starting November 1, 2022.

The 523 Series offers two distinct ranges, the E523 and C523. They are designed to cover both ends of the Super-Game-Improvement and Game-Improvement club categories in separate driver, fairway, hybrid, iron, and wedge designs.

PopStroke Announces Rickie Fowler and Paula Creamer to Play in $25,000 Showdown

PopStroke Entertainment Group today announced Rickie Fowler and Paula Creamer are joining the PopStroke Tour Championship presented by TaylorMade. The duo will play as the TOUR Pro team challenging the PopStroke Tour Championship (PTC) Team winners in the TaylorMade $25K Showdown.

The PTC is a three-day international putting competition (October 26-28, 2022), bringing together 500 players, both pros and amateurs, to identify the best putters in the world. The winners of the Team Championship competition will play team Fowler/Creamer in a made-for-tv, winner-take-all format for $25,000 on Friday, October 28 at 3 p.m. in Sarasota, Florida.

Valencia Country Club Renovation Restores Course to Original Glory

Valencia Country Club—a private membership club owned and operated by Arcis Golf and located north of Los Angeles in the Santa Clarita Valley—has re-opened its golf course following an extensive seven-month renovation.

The course, which opened in 1965, was originally designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. and the recent renovation restores the layout’s classic design features. The LA Open (now The Genesis Open) was held at Valencia Country Club in 1998 and 1999.

Original Penguin Golf Launches New Collection Featuring Polar Pete

Original Penguin Golf® by Munsingwear®, a division of Perry Ellis International, is pleased to announce the launch of its Mens’ Fall 2022 golf collection featuring the Polar Pete Outerwear series. Combining a retro yet modern look, with the classic Original Penguin heritage and style, these new collections are designed to achieve a new level of performance, style and sustainability on and off the course.

“Today, and in the years ahead, versatility will be key for the clothes we wear,” stated Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “The Original Penguin Men’s Fall 2022 golf collection features diversified, multi-use layering pieces which perform perfectly for a golfer’s lifestyle.  The collection blends luxurious style with inspiring, athletic apparel enabling golfers to integrate premium sportswear with their everyday wardrobe.”

PXG Deploys All American Special Edition Stars and Stripes 0311 3X Forged Wedges

PXG has deployed special-edition Stars & Stripes 0311 3X Forged Wedges. The exclusive design pays homage to the company’s military roots with a striking, laser-etched pattern against PXG’s Xtreme Dark finish.

“Our 0311 3X Forged Wedges are super sleek. With a confidence-inspiring design, they deliver powerful performance from virtually any turf condition,” said PXG Founder & CEO Bob Parsons. “The new Stars & Stripes edition brings an even bolder statement to the course and shows our unwavering patriotism. We’re forever proud to be an American company!”

Club Champion FLASH Two Day Gift Card Fall Sale Happening Now

Fall is in full swing and so are the golf deals! Club Champion is offering a 15% bonus on denominations up to $1,000 on every gift card purchase between October 11-12. Golfers can treat themselves or others to a little extra toward a better golf game.

Considered the top custom club fitter worldwide, Club Champion offers Tour-quality club fittings and custom-built clubs for every skill level. Each state-of-the-art fitting studio houses over 50,000 hittable head and shaft combinations from over 60 golf manufacturers, alongside the best technology and talent the industry has to offer. Customers can get a head start on their holiday shopping or on their golf game for next season with custom clubs built specifically for them.

USGA Opens Nominations for 2023 Bob Jones Award

The USGA has opened nominations for the 2023 Bob Jones Award and welcomes submissions from the global golf community for one of the game’s highest honors, recognizing those who exemplify golf’s core values of sportsmanship, character and respect while playing the game.

Bob Jones Award recipients are honored annually at the U.S. Open Championship, celebrating those individuals who, in the spirit of its namesake, have conducted themselves with great integrity through adversity or victory. Beyond his playing career – with a record-tying nine USGA championship titles – Jones embodied the game’s values throughout his life.

Victory in Scotland for Fujikura Ventus

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the number one driver and wood shaft on the PGA Tour last week, along with another successful win for VENTUS on the DP World Tour.

At the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi, Fujikura was once again was the #1 driver and wood shaft in the field, with 28.5% of the players using a Fujikura driver shaft along with another 26.7% using a Fujikura wood shaft.

El Caballero Country Club to Host 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has selected El Caballero Country Club, in Tarzana, Calif., as the host site of the 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior. The 75th edition of the championship will take place from July 15-20.

“The USGA is excited to return to El Caballero Country Club and continue the legacy of hosting the U.S. Girls’ Junior at some of the country’s finest golf courses,” said Tracy Parsons, championship director. “The support from the El Caballero membership has been incredible and we look forward to continuing to build USGA history here.”

Club Champion Opens Studios In Five New Markets

Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, is still climbing the ladder this year. With five new stores opening in the third quarter of 2022, the company is maintaining its identity as the industry leader.

With studios now open in Torrance, CA; Wilmington, NC; Pleasanton, CA; Mandeville, LA; and Ashburn, VA, Club Champion is primed to hit over 115 domestic and international locations by the end of the year. There are now fitting studios in 42 U.S. states and partnered locations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Gwen Stefani and Darius Rucker Headline American Express 2023 Concert Series at PGA WEST Stadium Course

The American Express™ has announced that iconic Southern California native Gwen Stefani and three-time GRAMMY Award winning singer/songwriter Darius Rucker are the musical lineup for the 2023 Concert Series on the PGA WEST Stadium Course driving range during the Coachella Valley’s annual PGA TOUR golf tournament in January. Infusing competition with cause, the tournament also has a long history of supporting charities in the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas, contributing to the vibrance and sustainability of the local community.

Stefani, born and raised in Anaheim; a singer songwriter and charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt, will open The American Express’ Concert Series after the conclusion of second-round play on Friday, Jan. 20. Rucker, who first achieved musical prominence as the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and has since become a hugely successful Country artist, will take the stage after the tournament’s third round on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Lantana Golf Club Completes Multi-Million Dollar Transformation

Lantana Golf Club, one of the most highly regarded, family-centric private clubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, has transformed its clubhouse to meet the needs of its dynamic, growing membership.

Unveiled last week, the multimillion-dollar renovation impresses from the moment of arrival. A new entrance leads to an inviting, open floorplan that flows from the reception area to a new member bar and dining space as its central focus.

PopStroke Announces Official Re-Opening of Port Saint Lucie Florida Location

PopStroke Entertainment Group, a national leader in golf entertainment co-owned by Greg Bartoli and Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures, today announced the official re-opening of its Port Saint Lucie location for Saturday, October 8 at 10 a.m.

PopStroke opened its first location in 2019 in Port Saint Lucie. Since then, Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures has become co-owner of PopStroke, with TGR Design as the designer for each location’s two 18-hole putting courses. The Port Saint Lucie location’s renovations include redesigned courses by TGR Design, the addition of a playground, and a revamped menu offered in the restaurant.

Circling Raven Golf Club Stay and Play Packages

In real estate, the cliché regarding a formula for success is “Location. Location. Location.” For golf courses it is “Weather. Weather. Weather.”

Bad weather means fewer golfers. And while bad weather is never good for golf courses, experiencing it during the early spring or fall “shoulder seasons” is particularly challenging as those are times when, with warm, dry conditions, courses can surpass budget forecasts if Mother Nature obliges.

PGA National Resort Offers Exceptional Fall Getaway Packages

PGA National Resort – South Florida’s world-class golf, vacation, culinary, events and spa destination is offering its “Gold Golf” package ideal for golf groups and vacationers to getaway to sunny South Florida this fall.

Starting at $719 on Oct. 1 (per person, per day, double occupancy), this value-packed offer includes one round of golf daily on The Fazio, The Match, The Estate, The Champion (with surcharge) or The Palmer (with surcharge) courses along with luxury accommodations. Guests can also take advantage of unlimited range balls as well as full access to the resort’s state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club.

JW Marriott Camelback Inn at Scottsdale Offers Unlimited Golf Package

Set on 125 acres of Sonoran Desert terrain in affluent Paradise Valley, JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa embodies the spirit of the Southwest with its peaceful desert setting, private grounds for hiking and meditation, and more.

The Unlimited Golf Package includes a private, spacious casita-style room, mobile key for contactless entry, breakfast for two and unlimited golf on the Padre or Ambiente Golf Course at Camelback Golf Club.

Galvin Green Celebrates Sustainable Golf Week with Incredible Eco Landmark

As the inaugural Sustainable Golf Week looks to bring the golfing community together to shape a greener future for the game, leading golf apparel brand Galvin Green has announced that almost 3 million PET plastic bottles have been recycled and transformed into its high performance eco-generation INSULA™ sweater range over the past three years.

Having become an Innovation Partner to the GEO Foundation in 2021, Galvin Green has accelerated its commitment to minimise social and environmental impact while, at the same time, helping to maximise performance by creating functional, long-lasting and stylish garments for men and women golfers.

Motocaddy Expands Operations in the U.S.

Motocaddy, the global leader in electric caddies, has expanded its business operation in the United States having opened a new warehouse with increased capacity to accommodate continued growth in the world’s largest golf market.

The M7 Remote Electric Caddy was one of my favorite products I reviewed this year, and all of you seemed to go wild for it as well.  Motocaddy is located in Vista, San Diego – some 15-minutes from the previous warehouse in Carlsbad – the new 6,000 sq. ft. facility will help support the growing demand from golfers wanting to walk the course and feel the benefits of using Motocaddy products.

Streamsong Golf Resort Re-Opens Following Impact from Hurricane Ian

Streamsong Golf Resort announced this morning it is once again welcoming guest arrivals and has reopened the Lodge and the three award winning courses (Streamsong Red, Streamsong Blue and Streamsong Black) following the impact of Hurricane Ian on September 28.  The storm, which made landfall as a category four just north of Ft. Myers, Florida continued northeast across the state eventually impacting Streamsong as a category two hurricane late Wednesday evening with the eyewall passing just southeast of the 16,000 acre site.

High winds brought minimal damage to the resort buildings, mostly cosmetic in nature.  Heavy rainfall and area flash flooding rendered several local roads impassable by all but a few vehicles limiting access to Streamsong through Thursday and left standing water on the golf courses.  The Lodge, clubhouses and all amenities including the three courses remained closed through Tuesday to allow the team to remove debris, clean up and test all systems and repair natural sand bunkers and cart paths that remained waterlogged through Monday.

Mizuno RB Tour Golf Balls (2023) - PGAPappas Giveaway Guest Review

I believe this is a first time guest review for golf balls, and it comes from Dave (@ParMeDown) on twitter.  Dave tested the new 2023 Mizuno Golf RB Tour golf balls.

And in Dave's own words these "compare to any ball on the market; had multiple 300-yard drives and accuracy was good as well."

Adidas Golf 2022 Fleece and Layering Collection

Adidas Golf believes weather shouldn't get in the way of a good score.  So when others head to the clubhouse when bad weather rolls in, Adidas helps you continue playing with their new 2022 Fleece and Layering Collection.

Versatile fleece layering options for men and women are packed with technology and each piece is built to offer lightweight warmth and stretch, all inside a "wear anywhere" design aesthetic.

First Jack Nicklaus European Luxury Residential and Golf Development Launches at Stonehaven Scotland

Nicklaus Companies and award-winning developer FM Group have teamed up to launch the first Jack Nicklaus-branded residential golf community in Europe at Stonehaven, Scotland.

A stunning development of luxury homes at the historic Ury Estate, built around an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, currently under construction, and including the magnificent Ury Castle, this is set to be one of the most impressive residential golf communities in the world.

Wilson Announces New Staff Model Putter Collection

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today announces the launch of its Staff Model® putter collection. Each putter is 100% milled from Wilson’s exceptional standards using the ultra-soft 304 Stainless Steel, delivering the ultimate swing control through performance-balanced weighting, and providing a softer feel on the green.

“Performance has always been the top priority for Wilson Golf, and our mission is to provide top-of-the-line products for golfers of every skill level. The innovation and craftmanship of our new Staff Model putter collection is something that we’re truly proud of and will help all golfers feel more confident on the greens,” said Tim Clarke, President, Wilson Golf.

FootJoy Announces Advanced ThermoSeries Apparel Layering System

FootJoy, the #1 Outerwear brand in golf, continues its commitment to Make Every Day Playable by creating the best gear to help you look, feel and play your best in all conditions. ThermoSeries™, FJ’s most advanced apparel layering system ever, is a versatile collection of layering items designed specifically for golf to enable the golfer to effortlessly adapt as weather conditions evolve.

This collection of base layers, mid-layers, outer layers and pants is made with materials that move with the golfer without any restriction, are lightweight to reduce bulk and are temperature regulated to ensure maximum comfort no matter how many layers are required.

Cobra PUMA Golf Joins Forces with Inrange Golf

The driving range space is currently undergoing a revolution from a ‘bucket of balls’ business to a full fledged player experience. And the leaders in The Range Experience space, Inrange Golf®, have been instrumental in bringing a new age range to market.

Their innovative software caters for both the practicing golfer (of all skill levels) to experience a data-driven, analytics rich and rewarding visit to the range every time. While their Inrange+ multiplayer product is bringing a whole new demographic to the driving range – people who can now pick up a club and try it out in a fun, interactive gaming way against their friends.

Garsen Grips Club Now Available at All Club Champion USA Locations and TXG in Canada

Continuing with the sales success, Garsen Golf putter grips are now available in all 100+ Club Champion stores in the USA and all TXG locations in Canada as a fitting option for putters.

Each store now stocks the 3 main Garsen product lines; the Quad Tour, the Max, and the Ultimate. Customers have the option to get fit for the best Garsen grip for them from the largest custom fitting company in North America.

U.S. Kids Golf to Exhibit at 2023 PGA Show

U.S. Kids Golf has announced plans to return as a key exhibitor in the equipment area at the 2023 PGA Show, Jan. 24-27, in Orlando, Fla. In addition to showcasing their newest products and connecting in person with thousands of attending industry professionals, the company will again present the annual U.S. Kids Top 50 Golf Coaches awards during a special program and reception during PGA Show Week.

“The PGA Show is an important week for us,” said Dan Van Horn, President and Founder of U.S. Kids Golf. “We have some exciting new products to introduce, we want to share our vision for the upcoming year, and hopefully continue to inspire a new crop of coaches and industry professionals while we honor the best Kids Coaches in the world at our Top 50 ceremony. We always look forward to the camaraderie, the learning, and the new relationships we’ll form during such a significant week.”

PUMA Golf x Palm Tree Crew New Collection All About the Swagger

Rickie Fowler has done it again; one of PUMA’s most celebrated golf ambassadors has joined forces with world-renowned DJ, KYGO, and his lifestyle brand Palm Tree Crew, to bring you the collaboration of the year. And this time around, there’s plenty of cool pieces for the ladies as well.

Inspired by an always-on-the-go philosophy embraced by movers and shakers alike, The PUMA Golf x PTC collection represents those who continuously chase their bold dreams with a quiet confidence and dedication to their craft. Everyone makes the cut in this collection, and if winning a Major or performing in a sold-out stadium seem out of reach, this collab will bring you closer to the feeling of achieving your goals in cool and comfy gear.

Duca del Cosma Announce Bold New Golf Boots

Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is launching its sensational Cool Season ‘22 collection of intricately handcrafted winter-ready golf boots for the first time in the US market, offering an abundance of style and game-enhancing benefits for golfers seeking top-quality styles for the cooler months.

Spearheaded by the all-new BOLOGNA and TOSCANA men’s and women’s boots, the latest range has been specifically designed to stand up to the challenges golfers face during the fall and winter periods of the golf season. Some of the latest designs even feature a super soft fur-lining to deliver a strong fashion statement and incredible warmth in the cold.

Duca del Cosma to Exhibit at Upcoming PGA of Alberta Buying Show

Award-winning Italian lifestyle brand, and golf footwear trendsetter, Duca del Cosma, announced today plans to exhibit at the 2022 PGA of Alberta Buying Show, October 18-20, 2022, in Alberta, Canada at the Calgary BMO Centre.

“Our brand is dedicated to the North American market, and its Green Grass Facilities. The PGA of Alberta Buying Show provides us the perfect opportunity to meet existing and potential customers,” said Evelien Lauwers, Managing Director of Duca del Cosma North America. “We’re excited to reveal our new 2023 Spring Collection to the PGA of Canada Golf Professionals as our designer, Baldovino Mattiazzo, has expanded upon some of our most popular footwear styles as well as created all new styles in every category.”

Korn Ferry Tour Announces Magnit Championship

The Korn Ferry Tour, Outlyr and Magnit have announced a four-year partnership to host a new professional golf tournament – the Magnit Championship – beginning in 2023. The inaugural Magnit Championship will be played August 17-20, 2023, at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson Township, New Jersey.

Magnit, which was previously known as PRO Unlimited until last month, is a global leader and pioneer in contingent workforce management. Magnit will become the title sponsor of the new Korn Ferry Tour event through at least 2026. The Magnit Championship marks the Korn Ferry Tour’s first event in New Jersey since the 1997 Laurel Creek Classic, which was played at Laurel Creek Country Club and won by six-time Korn Ferry Tour winner Matt Gogel.

JW Marriott Offer Global Getaways at Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tuscon Resorts

Three stunning resorts.  Five championship golf courses.  Discover them all.

JM Marriott is offering unlimited golf packages at some of the best courses in Arizona.

Titleist and FootJoy Will Attend 2023 PGA Show

The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions announced today that Titleist and FootJoy will be participating in the 70th PGA Show, Jan. 24-27, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.

The PGA Show, golf’s longest-running and largest global business gathering, attracts thousands of PGA Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives and retailers from around the world at the start of the season to drive continued growth of the sport and the business of golf.

PXG Release 0317 ST Milled Blades Engineered for Precision and Control

PXG has released its latest innovation in golf equipment – it’s new milled PXG® 0317 STTM Blades. Engineered to give better golfers complete control over every shot, these pure blades feature a tour-inspired design, industry-leading manufacturing techniques, and a striking aesthetic.

“Our team has done their homework on these blades, taking feedback from our professional staff and college players to inform all aspects of the design. From clubhead size, offset, and sole design to a flighted trajectory,” PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons shared.

Annika Sorenstam to Host Signature LPGA Tour Event THE ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Beginning in 2023

The LPGA Tour and the Pelican Women’s Championship have announced that Annika Sorenstam, one of the most decorated golfers in history, will become tournament host for Tampa Bay’s signature LPGA Tour event, beginning in 2023. In collaboration with LPGA Tour tournament partners Gainbridge and Pelican Golf Club, THE ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican will take place in November 2023 as the penultimate event of the LPGA Tour season.

“It is an incredible honor to host one of the premier events on the LPGA Tour schedule at Pelican Golf Club, a world-class facility, alongside my good friends at Gainbridge,” said Sorenstam. “Giving back to the game I love and mentoring the game’s next generation of players have always been at the forefront of everything we do. I’m excited to kick off this great new partnership and elevate this tournament to new heights on the LPGA Tour.”

Vitis Energy Joins PXG Women's Match Play Championship for Emerging Female Golf Professionals

Clean energy solutions provider Vitis Energy has signed on as a founding partner of the PXG Women’s Match Play Championship, boosting the tournament’s total purse to a minimum of $55,000.

With Vitis’s support, the purse increased 10 percent, with $15,000 now going to the overall winner of the professional women’s tournament, to be held Nov.1-6 at the Slammer & Squire Golf Course at World Golf Village in Saint Augustine.

USGA Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Peter Millar

Coming together to serve United States Golf Association fans, officials, players, staff members and volunteers, the USGA and Peter Millar have teamed up to make Peter Millar the Official Outfitter of the USGA and supporting partner of the U.S. Open Championship.

An industry leader in luxury apparel known for its superior craftsmanship and commitment to golf, Peter Millar will collaborate with the USGA on its suite of retail and merchandise offerings. This includes outfitting the USA teams for the Walker Cup and Curtis Cup Matches and the World Amateur Team Championships, as well as providing uniforms for USGA Executive Committee, staff, committee members and U.S. Open volunteers.

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.