True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, announced that they have partnered with the newly-renovated Talking Stick Golf Club, consistently ranked as one of the best places to play in Scottsdale, Arizona.
True Spec Scottsdale East will open on March 23rd and is the latest undertaking in a series of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent clubs and resorts across the country.
Indoor golf is one of the hottest trends in entertainment and sports, with the golf simulator market valued at $1.3 billion in 2021 and projected to reach $3.3 billion by 2030, according to Straits Research.
One business enjoying that trend is The Golf Room in Dublin, Ohio. The Golf Room is the premier destination for golf swing analysis, Trackman practice, golf fitness, golf sports psychology, and custom club fitting. It is home to everything a player needs to reach their potential.
Keswick Hall – the acclaimed 600-acre luxury resort set in Virginia’s scenic Wine Country – announces its celebrated Pete Dye-designed Full Cry golf course will serve as a 2023 U.S. Open qualifying venue on May 16.
Local qualifying for the 123rd U.S. Open Championship is conducted over 18 holes at 109 sites in 44 U.S. states and Canada. The championship will be contested at The Los Angeles Country Club on June 15 – 18. In 2022, Full Cry hosted the Virginia State Golf Association’s prestigious Mid-Amateur Championship.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced two modifications to the World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR® exemption criteria for amateur championships, effective immediately.
The changes are an effort to better help players plan their schedules and notify exempt players of their place in the field in a more timely manner.
When today’s athletes hit their breaking point, it's their team that pushes them to keep going. That's what Protect This House is all about. With the help of current and future basketball legends Stephen Curry, Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston, and Bryson Tucker, Under Armour is bringing back Protect This House.
These game-changing athletes will represent a bold team mentality and show the world what it means to fight for your team.
COBRA Golf today unveiled the limited-edition KING Forged TEC Black Irons, which will be available in both Forged TEC and Forged TECx models. Like the recently launched Forged TEC chrome irons, the Forged TEC Black fall into the “player’s distance,” category and are designed for better players from low to mid handicaps.
The irons feature three significant improvements over the previous generation Forged TEC irons including a new AI PWRSHELL HOT FACE design, a sleeker topline with reduced offset, and a lighter and softer foam material for improved sound and feel. The irons also feature a hollow body design with tungsten weighting and PWRSHELL technology that together provide enhanced distance with improved stability in a more compact shape.
Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s finest forged golf clubs, today unveiled their uniquely innovative and visually stunning new CB-302 iron.
The inspiration for one of Miura’s most technologically advanced irons came from Shinei Miura, who asked himself, “Why shouldn’t all golfers enjoy the benefit of a penetrating ball flight?” The result of this never-ending quest for perfection is the CB-302, a cavity shaped iron that challenged the limits of Miura’s forging process, featuring optimized weight distribution unique to each irons’ loft. This newest creation boasts the largest sole width of any forged iron ever produced at the Miura factory, rewarding golfers of all levels with optimized forgiveness.
Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the #1 driver, wood and hybrid shaft on the PGA Tour in Florida, including the PGA Tour winner who claimed his Players Championship victory with all VENTUS driver and wood shafts in the bag.
At the Players Championship in Florida, Fujikura once again dominated the standings with the #1 spot in the driver, wood and hybrid shaft counts during the event. A total of 36.8% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft at TPC Sawgrass, with another 31.8% using a wood shaft and further 19.6% using a Fujikura hybrid shaft.
World number one and two-time major winner Lydia Ko is excited for her first taste of the Aramco Team Series this week, with the opening tournament of the series set to take place at Laguna National Golf Resort Club in Singapore.
Having started the season in scintillating form, including winning the history-making Aramco Saudi Ladies International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in February, the 25-year-old’s quartet will be made up of German star Aline Krauter, Swede Lisa Pettersson and amateur Andres Acosta Luque.
Here's the transcript and video from today's USGA and R&A Media Conference on the future of the golf ball.
The transcript follows below and the video is at the end in a link.
Expect a lot of discussion and debate over the next few weeks about today's USGA and R&A Media Conference proposals concerning the future of the golf ball.
Here's Bridgestone Golf's response below. Short and sweet.
It didn't take long for Titleist to respond to today's USGA and R&A Media Conference about the future of the golf ball.
Shots fired, return fire, call it whatever you want. Acushnet's strong response is below.
The USGA and The R&A have proposed a Model Local Rule (MLR) that gives competition organizers the option to require use of golf balls that are tested under modified launch conditions to address the impacts of hitting distance in golf.
The MLR is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf.
Luxury golf shoe brand Duca del Cosma is launching its super stylish SS23 golf shoe collection featuring the most advanced footwear innovations and outstanding new styles offering top performance and a feel-good factor both on and off the course.
A pioneering ultra-lightweight D-Eva outsole technology is applied to four styles to ensure golfers can continue enjoying all-day comfort and game-enhancing performance in a lighter shoe without compromising on foot support and stability in the swing.
It's almost that time again friends. We're a few weeks away from The Masters and Dormie Workshop has released some limited edition (Masters inspired) leather headcovers that are going to absolutely blow you away.
Dormie has created three charmingly different collections to get you ready for the first major of 2023 and you might say they're headcovers unlike any other. I had a set of their Augusta Letterman headcovers personalized with my PGAPappas logo and wow. Seriously... WOW!
Cole Haan has released their new GrandPrø Crew golf shoes. The new shoes are designed with the casual comfort of their GrandPrø Crew Sneaker and combined with performance style that works on and off the course.
An innovative outsole that features zonal rubber traction in lieu of spikes. And the sustainable style is designed with a minimum of 25 percent naturally derived or recycled content by weight and features their patented FlowerFoam sole.
The 100-day countdown is underway as the best golfers in the world prepare to compete in the 9th edition of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship — one of five Major championships on the LPGA Tour and the most prestigious major championship in women’s golf – which will take place at historic Baltusrol Golf Club, in Springfield, N.J., from June 21-25, 2023.
Tickets, hospitality and volunteer information is available at www.kpmgwomenspgachampionship.com. Fans have an assortment of options including daily grounds tickets, providing single day access to the championship Wednesday through Sunday starting at $25, while one day “flex” tickets are $45, and weekly 5-day grounds ticket packages are $150, plus tax and fees.
Indian Wells Golf Resort – the world-class public golf, vacation, culinary and events destination located in the picturesque Coachella Valley – hosted the 16th annual Stater Bros. Charities Jack H. Brown Heroes Challenge, raising a record-breaking $1 million toward community initiatives in Southern California and beyond.
More than 350 sponsors and special guests flocked to Indian Wells for the cause, including seven Congressional Medal of Honor recipients and 11 tour professionals. Among those in attendance were honorary tournament host chairman Dave Stockton as well as Lee Trevino, Gary McCord, Donna Caponi-Byrnes and Brittany Lang. To cap off the proceedings, the resort played host to the Heroes Challenge Golf Tournament on March 6.
COBRA Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, unveiled today the updated SNAKEBITE Wedges. The wedges will be available in three models - SNAKEBITE, SNAKEBITE One Length, and an-all new game improvement model, SNAKEBITEx. The updated SNAKEBITE groove design is engineered to maximize spin and fittingly produce more ‘bite’ around the greens.
The SNAKEBITE Groove Technology utilizes a re-engineered CNC Milling process to tighten groove tolerances, maximize groove volume, and create the most aggressive groove COBRA Golf has created to date.
TRUE linkswear (TRUE), purveyors of ultra-comfortable, modern golf footwear designed for the rigors of walking amid the elements, announces the release of the All Day Knit 3, a subtle-yet-major update to the timeless All Day Knit 2 marked by a new elevated, modern and athletic look and feel.
“The All Day Knit has been our most loved and purchased shoe to date and it’s now reinvigorated with an all-new look and feel,” says TRUE CEO Jason Moore. “The Knit 3 started with the basics we all love about the All Day Knit family, then we made it even more comfortable and capable than ever.”
Playing indoor golf is one of the hottest trends in the golf industry. A recent report by Straits Research valued the golf simulator market at $1.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $3.3 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. Golf Simulators are not just for commercial businesses or the rich and famous. The simulator space has been dramatically expanding and becoming more affordable in the last ten years.
Indoor multi-sport and golf simulator commercial play is booming. Food and entertainment businesses like Topgolf Swing Suite, X-Golf, and 5-Iron Golf have seen remarkable growth, with Topgolf indoor suites growing from 29 stores in 2019 to 120 plus locations. The development of indoor golf is not limited to commercial businesses. Recent technology advances in launch monitors have made home golf simulators more reliable and affordable, driving growth in residential installations as well.
Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships is happy to announce that Callaway Golf will again furnish logoed golf balls for every player in the 2023 Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships.
“We are so proud to support this tremendous event, and to continue our longstanding relationship with such an outstanding organization,” said Jeff Newton, Callaway Golf Spokesperson. “We congratulate Little People’s on their 50th anniversary of this championship, which has helped bring joy to thousands of junior golfers around the world.”
Annika Sorenstam, one of the most iconic and successful golfers of all-time, is taking a swing at helping the community of East Palestine, Ohio, which was affected by recent events. In partnership with the Youngstown Mahoning Valley United Way and The Way Station, Sorenstam is teeing up a national drive to help the community of East Palestine during their time of need.
With her husband, Mike McGee, a native of East Palestine and son of legendary PGA TOUR champion, Jerry McGee, and Ed Muransky, owner of The Muransky Companies, the three will be catalysts for an effort called, “Annika Fore East Palestine.”
The second of 14 tournaments in the 2023 LIV Golf League season takes place this week.
Here's a quick overview of LIV Golf Tucson at The Gallery Golf Club.
GolfLogix, already the world leader in app technology for golfers, have refreshed the look and design of their already popular Green Books, making them indispensable to golfers of all skill levels. The comprehensive information contained in the configuration of GolfLogix’s new Green Books eliminates the need to buy and carry separate green reading and yardage books, making them the most thorough reference guides of their kind in the game.
The reimagined design has all of the features Green Book users have come to rely on while utilizing the most advanced technology to even further increase the effectiveness of the information provided. The designers of this latest iteration sought to remove all of the guess work typically involved on the tee box with regard to variables such as elevation changes, which way a fairway slopes, and the terrain around the green you’re approaching.
Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla. has been named one of ‘America’s Healthiest Clubs’ by Prevo Health Solutions. Prevo Health Solutions is the premier wellness solutions provider in the club industry, offering online, onsite and on-target wellness programming to help clubs increase member usage and reduce health care costs.
To qualify as one of America’s Healthiest Clubs, Colonial Country Club underwent an onsite evaluation and extensive interviews with key department heads. Colonial Country Club received high scores across every department where “strategy” ranked the highest, thanks to the club’s ongoing commitment to providing the ultimate member experience. With its eight tennis courts, eight pickle ball courts, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, a championship golf course, a wellness center, spa, aquatics programming, bike and walker-friendly streets, accommodative culinary operations and 160-acre preserve with boardwalk, the Colonial Country Club community was a natural fit for the ‘Healthiest Clubs’ designation.
Adding to its impressive roster of iconic, accomplished golfers that will surely resonate with golf fans flocking to the Coachella Valley later this month, The Galleri® Classic announced three-time major champion and newly-minted World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Padraig Harrington, 2001 and 2004 U.S. Open champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Retief Goosen, former World No. 1 and 1996 Open Championship winner Tom Lehman, Rocco Mediate and Brian Gay have pledged their commitments to the inaugural PGA TOUR Champions tournament.
The Galleri Classic, named after title sponsor GRAIL’s multi-cancer early detection test, brings PGA TOUR Champions golf back to the Coachella Valley for the first time since 1993. The Galleri Classic will feature 78 PGA TOUR Champions pros – including many World Golf Hall of Fame members, past World No. 1-ranked golfers and major champions — playing 54 holes (three rounds) from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26 on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club.
Padraig Harrington, Sandra Palmer along with the late Johnny Farrell, Beverly Hanson, Tom Weiskopf and the 13 LPGA Founders will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024.
Final selections were determined by the World Golf Hall of Fame Selection Committee and the elite group will become members of the World Golf Hall of Fame at the 2024 Induction Ceremony to be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C. coinciding with the 124th U.S. Open Championship.
Garsen Golf congratulates Nico Echavarria on his 2 shot victory at the Puerto Rico Open while using his Garsen Ultimate putter grip. In addition to 1 LPGA and 1 LET victory this year, Garsen now has a total of 64 tour wins.
The larger size, half-rounded, half hexagon design of the Garsen Ultimate gives the player multiple flat surfaces on the front of the grip and a rounded bottom to allow the fingers to cradle the bottom. The softer, textured feel of this grip also caters to many players who like larger, non-tapered grips.
The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri has introduced four new stay and play packages that combine great golf with incredible lakeside accommodations. Guests can choose from a wide range of accommodations that suit singles, couples, groups or large families.
New for 2023, the Golf + a Condo Fore 4 Package is perfect for a foursome of golfers, buddy trips or couples trips. With accommodations in an Avila Condo, golfers can relax in a 1,200 square-foot two-bedroom suite, with bedding configuration for four golfers, two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining and living areas as well as a private furnished balcony or patio.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Saucon Valley Country Club, in Bethlehem, Pa., will be the host site for five USGA championships, including the 2032 and 2042 U.S. Senior Opens. The club will also host the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur, 2038 U.S. Women’s Amateur and 2051 U.S. Amateur.
In 2022, Saucon Valley hosted its eighth USGA championship, as Padraig Harrington posted a one-stroke victory over Steve Stricker on the club’s Old Course to win the 42nd U.S. Senior Open. Harrington became the first player from the Republic of Ireland to hoist the Francis D. Ouimet Memorial Trophy.
Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish hotel and global luxury destination, was today announced as the UK & Ireland’s #1 Golf Resort 2023, an important accolade it has now held for eight consecutive years.
The 850-acre Perthshire estate - the only venue in Europe to have staged both the Ryder Cup (2014) and the Solheim Cup (2019) - was again a clear #1 in Golf World’s Top 100 rankings, judged by an independent panel of industry experts and golf course aficionados.
ASICS a leader in golf performance footwear, is set to introduce new colorways for the GEL-KAYANO™ ACE in North America this spring.
Built with inspiration from widely acclaimed ASICS running shoes, ASICS golf shoes bring the same key qualities of comfort and flexibility to the golf course.
PING has expanded its precision-milled putter series with the addition of three new PLD Milled models, PING CEO & President John K. Solheim announced today. The PLD Milled Anser D, Oslo 4 and Anser 2 (matte black) are available at PING authorized retailers committed to selling premium, custom-fit putters.
“After establishing the PLD name several years ago as an extension of the PING Putting Lab, we officially announced the Putting Lab Design (PLD) program one year ago this week. A key part of the program is the PLD Milled series, which offers golfers premium, precision-milled putters inspired by tour players,” Solheim said. “We’ve been very pleased with the results and feedback across the entire program. It allows us to bring golfers more of what we do best – design and build the highest-performing putters in the game. In the case of the PLD Milled line, we’re continuing to add tour-inspired models to bring golfers the latest in score-lowering performance on the green.”
Sacks Parente Golf Company (SPG), creators of exceptional putting instruments and a growing portfolio of golf shafts, grips and other golf-related products, has announced that PGA TOUR Champions player Gene Sauers has signed an agreement to play and promote Sacks Parente Golf putters.
“I chose Sacks Parente putters for a number of reasons,” said Sauers. “When I tried a Sacks Parente putter for the first time, it was a feeling in a putter I have never felt before. My putting stroke felt smooth. It felt like the putter was doing all the work. My distance control was great, which improved my confidence that I need on the greens,” said Sauers.
NBC Sports will surround the 2023 PLAYERS Championship with comprehensive live championships and studio coverage across NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel from The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach., Fla.
Live championship coverage on GOLF Channel and Peacock begins Thursday and Friday at Noon ET, with NBC and Peacock carrying exclusive live weekend coverage beginning both days at 1 p.m. ET.
An ideal Sunday bag is about making your walk easy. It's going to be lightweight and comfortable to carry. It's going to have enough pocket space to carry the bare essentials. And it's not going cause frustration with excessive club tangle.
The new Vessel Golf Sunday III DXR stand bag gives you all of that. And then it gives you even more.
FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, will be dropping two new limited edition releases during THE PLAYERS Championship, created in partnership with West Coast street-fashion icon Jon Buscemi.
Touted as “The Player’s Shoe for 2023,” the Limited Edition Premiere Series Field and Limited Edition Premiere Series Wilcox will each feature exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious touches, guided by Buscemi’s masterful sense of style.
Scotty Cameron new Super Select putters are now available for pre-order.
Delivering superior performance and design refinements based on feedback from the game's best players, the first six of ten new blade and mid-mallet putters will be in shops March 17th.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash., has been selected to host the 2027 U.S. Junior Amateur and 2033 U.S. Amateur Championships. These will be the fifth and sixth USGA championships hosted by the public golf course, which is owned by Pierce County and managed by KemperSports.
“There have been several memorable moments for us already in Chambers Bay’s short history, and the property remains a favorite for players and fans alike,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “We’re grateful for our continued partnership with Pierce County and look forward to bringing these two premier championships to such a special property.”
PXG congratulates PXG PGA Tour pro Nico Echavarria on clinching his first PGA Tour win and tying the tournament scoring record (-21) at the Puerto Rico Open.
"My PXG Irons have been amazing all year," said Nico. "My distance control is outstanding and the spin rates are so consistent. They allow me to flight the ball in the wind and that was huge for me this week!"
Arccos – the pioneer of big data and Artificial Intelligence for golf – has today unveiled a new Arccos for Apple Watch app update highlighted by UX enhancements that include the ability to start an Arccos Caddie round on the world’s #1 selling smartwatch without ever touching your iPhone.
The preferred shot-tracking hardware for almost 20% of Arccos members, Apple Watch also allows Arccos Caddie members to view A.I. Rangefinder distances, receive personalized club recommendations, add penalty strokes, see shot history and holes scores, and make any necessary edits.
Hit the links at The Crossings at Carlsbad! Enjoy one round of golf per person, per night you stay and an American Breakfast for up to two people when you book this Escape Golf Package.
Go for the green this spring at this 18-hole Championship Golf Course and enjoy 400 acres of stunning Carlsbad’s coastal terrain.
The strategy on the 12th hole at TPC Sawgrass for this week's PLAYERS Championship will depend on tee placement.
Historically, when the tee is moved forward, players go for the green over 88% of the time, making birdie or better 52% of the time.
For the first time in Golf Clash, fans will be able to practice for a chance to compete in THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass starting today.* This kicks off a multiyear EA SPORTS, Playdemic and PGA TOUR agreement to bring a series of real-life courses and iconic events into Golf Clash over the coming years.
To celebrate the event, nine of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass holes are available today, March 6, with players invited to experience the courses in available practice rounds. The nine selected holes for the Golf Clash community are some of the most memorable courses in golf featuring an exciting combination of both competitive and fun options for players.
PAYNTR Golf, North America’s fastest-growing golf footwear brand, announced the launch of their newest model, the Payntr X 006 RS, further establishing its commitment to provide a performance advantage to all levels of golfer. The Payntr X 006 is the brand’s second spiked model offering and comes in two colorways. The shoe retails for $160 and is available for purchase on PayntrGolf.com and at select retail locations.
The performance-based golf brand is known for their innovative and groundbreaking philosophy in the development of all PAYNTR Golf shoes which leverage ground reaction forces to increase ball and clubhead speed. Masters Champion and PAYNTR Golf ambassador, Mike Weir, is currently competing in the Payntr X 006 RS on the PGA Tour Champions. Weir began his 2023 campaign wearing the Payntr X 006 and posted a runner-up finish at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship and a Top-10 finish last week at the Cologuard Classic.
Original Penguin Golf, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., congratulates brand ambassador Nico Echavarria for winning the Puerto Rico Open and his first PGA TOUR title.
“We congratulate Nico on his first PGA TOUR win,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, President and CEO of Perry Ellis International. “Nico showed, that despite being a rookie, he has the grit and fortitude of a tour veteran. We are proud to have Nico as an Original Penguin brand ambassador and am confident that his win will propel Nico to greater things ahead.”
La Paloma Country Club in Tucson, Ariz. will host the 2024 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences, a PGA TOUR Champions tournament, next March. Set against the backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, La Paloma Country Club features three 9-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature-designed golf courses – Canyon, Hill and Ridge. The tournament course routing and specific dates will be announced at a later date.
“We are thrilled and honored to be the site of the 2024 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences,” said La Paloma Country Club General Manager Chris Robinson. “Being a part of such a great community event, while helping benefit local youth sports organizations and raising awareness about colon cancer are very important to us. We are looking forward to a long and collaborative relationship with the PGA TOUR Champions, Exact Sciences and the Conquistadores.”
Founder of Women’s Golf Day (WGD), Elisa Gaudet will join women leaders, top executives, founders and innovators at the annual Forbes 30/50 Summit celebrating International Women’s Day March 6-9, 2023. Taking place at WGD host venue, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Abu Dhabi, UAE, the event celebrates the Forbes 30 Under 30 which has become one of the world’s most important honors for young entrepreneurs and leaders.
Global media coverage of the Summit in 2023 will herald a new list, the 50 Over 50, which showcases how, for women, experience, wisdom and leadership mean that success no longer has an expiration date. Mika Brzezinski and MSNBC will highlight Forbes and Know Your Value 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi. WGD will also share highlights from the Forbes 30/50 on social media and feature individuals and campaigns throughout women’s history month. Follow us on IG / FB / LinkedIn @womensgolfday.
When Adidas released the ZG21 a few years ago I wrote in my review these could be golf shoes that re-revolutionize the already iconic brand. And ZG21 came out of the gates guns blazing. Collin Morikawa won The Open Championship in his debut appearance wearing ZG21. Everyday golfers everywhere absolutely loved them. And ZG21 quickly became my favorite pair of Adidas golf shoes that I've ever worn.
But Adidas is going to be Adidas. And so they've made the new ZG23 even better. And I'm talking in significant ways that you'll see and feel and notice immediately. Without changing what ZG (Zero Gravity) is all about, ZG23 are softer in feel (all around really) without sacrificing stability. They are more stable without sacrificing comfort (ZG23 are actually more comfortable). And these even have better traction without adding any weight to the shoes.
