All-New PXG Battle Ready II Putters Draw Inspiration from PXG Groundbreaking iron Technology

New PXG Battle Ready II Putters present game-changing technological advancements inspired by PXG’s iconic 0311 Irons. Engineered to deliver outstanding consistency across the face and a phenomenal feel through impact, the new milled nine-putter series offers a clubhead design and custom configuration to suit every stroke.

“We are always learning and improving,” said PXG Founder & CEO Bob Parsons. “Battle Ready II Putters are another clear example of our unwavering commitment to advancing technology to produce noticeably better performance. From consistency across the face to the feel at impact, these putters deliver in spades – and the new platinum finish is absolutely gorgeous.”

Shot Scope Debuts G5 High Performance GPS Golf Watch

Shot Scope, the golf industry-leader in advanced GPS, rangefinder and shot tracking technology, today introduced the high-performance G5 GPS Golf Watch, featuring stylish interchangeable color straps that allows golfers to switch up their style for each round.

“The G5 golf watch adds the perfect blend of style to a truly innovative on-course game management tool,” said Paige Spiranac, Golf Influencer and Shot Scope Brand Ambassador.  “The innovative features of G5 allow you to play your best golf, while also building a custom watch to accessorize your game with stylish strap colors to match your outfit. It’s cool, fun and most importantly it performs at the highest level.”

Top Americans Davis and Sargent Named to 2023 World Amateur Teams

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has named top-ranked Americans Anna Davis, of Spring Valley, Calif., and Gordon Sargent, of Birmingham, Ala., as the first automatic selections to the 2023 USA World Amateur Teams. The 33rd men’s championship will take place Oct. 18-21, followed by the 30th women’s championship Oct. 25-28, at Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Davis (No. 4 in WAGR) and Sargent (No. 1) have earned exemption as the top Americans in each respective World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR® as of June 21. The men’s team will be captained by Mark Newell, USGA past president, and the women’s team by Courtney Myhrum, USGA executive committee member.

Jackson Captures Women’s Title; Popert Edges Stone, Defending Champ Lee for Men’s Title

A homemade sign that was posted in one of the backyards facing the 10th hole of Pinehurst Resort’s No. 6 Course this week read simply: Congratulations – you are all winners. It is an appropriate sentiment for a championship that is an enriching mixture of camaraderie and competition.

Even so, the 96 players in the 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open, each competing in one of eight impairment categories as well as for the overall titles, were very much playing to win. When the dust settled, Kipp Popert of England and Ryanne Jackson of Seminole, Fla., came away as the overall men’s and women’s champions, respectively.

Vokey WedgeWorks Introduces Limited Edition 54 M Grind

Vokey WedgeWorks introduces the new Limited 54.08 M Grind, one of Bob Vokey’s original tour grinds and considered the “most favorite” by the Master Craftsman among all his extensive designs.

Currently only available in 56°, 58°, 60° and 62° lofts, all with 8° of bounce, the M Grind is designed for players that like to rotate the club face open and closed to manufacture shots around the green.

Prime Savings on Custom Equipment at Club Champion

Club Champion is offering prime savings for golfers who might need a Fittervention! Fitting appointments booked now through July 17 and completed by September 30 receive a $200 credit towards a golf club purchase of $500+ using the code: PRIMEFIT.

“Many times, it’s not you, it’s the clubs,” said Club Champion founder, Nick Sherburne. “Sometimes you need an intervention – or Fittervention, in this case – to see what custom clubs can really do for your game.”

78th U.S. Women's Open Winner Plays Graphite Design Tour AD

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced that the winner of the 78th U.S. Women’s Open held at Pebble Beach Golf Links was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-6 SR (Stiff Regular) flex wood shaft in her Ping G430 #3 Fairway metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6 Stiff flex wood shaft in her Ping G430 #5 Fairway metal wood. The 25-year-old Hawaiian native shot a 4-day score of 69, 70, 71, 69 to win her first LPGA tournament and to also become the first woman to win a major championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

“Congratulations to the 2023 US Women’s Open winner for trusting Graphite Design in her woods. When playing one of the most prestigious golf courses in America under USGA conditions, Accuracy and Distance is a key to winning a major championship. We look forward to seeing her hoist several more major championship trophies”, stated Erik Boysen, Vice President of Tour Promotions, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

Sepp Strake Claims Second PGA Tour Victory with Scorching Final Round

Sepp Straka claimed his second PGA TOUR title at the John Deere Classic, carding a career-best round of 9-under 62 playing a mixed bag of Srixon/Cleveland Golf clubs and the Srixon Z-STAR XV golf ball to secure his win.

Straka’s triumph was aided by his complete play throughout the week. After opening the tournament with a 73, he played the final 54 holes at 23-under par and ranked first in strokes gained total and gained seven strokes on the field in the final round. Reflecting on his victory, Straka expressed how hard he’s been working behind the scenes and feeling good about his game leading up to this win.

LIV Golf Team Championship Returns to Miami

LIV Golf announced today that the 2023 LIV Golf League Team Championship will take place October 20-22 at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami. The iconic Blue Monster at Doral will stage the seeded three-day tournament featuring both match play and stroke play, delivering the excitement of head-to-head competition to determine the season’s team champion.

“We’re thrilled to return to the Blue Monster at Doral to celebrate a historic year and crown the 2023 LIV Golf League team champion,” said LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman. “The team concept has come to life this year in exciting new ways as our players and fans embrace the launch of team golf. We’re building up for an action-packed weekend with headline entertainment that will put an exclamation point on another can’t-miss LIV Golf event.” 

Jackson Holds Her Lead while Popert Fires 69 to Vault Ahead on Men’s Side

Carolina blue skies and lower humidity greeted the 96 competitors for Round 2 of the 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open Championship at Pinehurst Resort’s Course No. 6, setting the stage for players to jockey for position heading into Wednesday’s final round. First-round leader Conor Stone of Ireland had another under-par score in the works before stumbling to a bogey-double bogey finish, allowing 25-year-old Kipp Popert of England to claim the 36-hole advantage after he fired a 3-under-par 69. Popert, who has cerebral palsy, stands at 5-under 139 for the championship, one stroke clear of Stone and two strokes ahead of defending men’s champion Simon Lee.

On the women’s side, first-round leader Ryanne Jackson, 25, of Seminole, Fla., improved by one stroke on Tuesday and completed a 3-over-par 75. Her 36-hole total of 7-over 151 is three strokes clear of defending women’s champion Kim Moore, of Battle Creek, Mich., who shot the best round of the day among women with a 1-over 73.

Allisen Corpuz Finds Paradise at Pebble Beach; Wins U.S. Women’s Open Championship

Late Friday afternoon, Hawaii’s greatest female golf ambassador, Michelle Wie West, exited the U.S. Women’s Open stage at Pebble Beach Golf Links with an emotional farewell. Two days later, a new star from the 50th state took a familiar stroll down the iconic par-5 18th hole. But this time, the cheers were for the latest winner of this storied championship, Allisen Corpuz.

Corpuz, 25, joined her fellow Hawaiian as a U.S. Women’s Open champion, shooting a final-round, 3-under-par 69 (72-hole total of 9-under 279) to claim the 78th edition by three strokes over Charley Hull (66) and Jiyai Shin (68).

USGA Announces Tee Times for 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open Championship on Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11 at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club (Course No. 6) in Pinehurst, N.C.

The U.S. Adaptive Open consists of eighteen holes of stroke play each day from Monday, July 10 through Wednesday, July 12. Now in its second edition, this national championship showcases the world’s best golfers with disabilities. The U.S. Adaptive Open Championship serves as the USGA’s 15th national championship, showcasing and celebrating the adaptive golf community by providing them the stage to achieve their dreams and compete for a national championship.

Nasa Hataoka Launches Into 54-Hole Lead at Breezy Pebble Beach

Two things happened on Saturday at the 78th U.S. Women’s Open: the sun came out, and the brisk winds that make Pebble Beach Golf Links such a challenge arrived on property.

After two days of damp, overcast conditions, the third round of the first women’s major championship on these historic links featured the kind of weather so many have been accustomed to seeing when U.S. Opens are contested here.

LPGA Rookie Tardy Finding Magic at Pebble, Midway Leader

Pebble Beach is one of those places where people come to rejuvenate their mind, body and soul. From the breathtaking vistas to its iconic golf courses and world-class amenities, it’s hard not to become a new person in this remarkable region of the world.

Just ask Bailey Tardy.

2nd U.S. Adaptive Open – Inside the Field

Pinehurst No. 6 will host the 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open next week and the nines will be reversed for championship play.

There are 96 golfers in the 2023 U.S. Adaptive Open field.  Here's a closer look at all of them.

Lin, Kim Share First-Round Lead at Damp, Chilly Pebble Beach

A marine layer, temperatures in the 50s, and some morning mist seemed like the perfect way to start the 78th U.S. Women’s Open Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Why not greet the game’s best female players with some traditional Monterey Peninsula weather.

Such was the setting on the first Thursday of July for the first female major championship ever being contested on this iconic layout. And the course more than lived up to the billing.

Pine Valley Golf Club To Host 2034 Curtis Cup Match

Pine Valley Golf Club, in Pine Hill, N.J., will host the 2034 Curtis Cup Match, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced today. The venerable golf club has previously hosted the 1936 and 1985 Walker Cup Matches.

“We are committed to bringing our championships to the finest golf courses in the country, and over the last several years, that commitment has only strengthened for our women’s championships,” said Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA. “That is why, on the eve of a monumental first U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach, this is a fitting and historic announcement for the Curtis Cup and the USGA.”

2nd U.S. Adaptive Open – Fact Sheet

The second U.S. Adaptive Open kicks off next week from Pinehurst No. 6.  The course was designed by George and Tom Fazio and opened in 1979.

Redesigns and restorations were done by Tom Fazio in 2005 to carve new bunkers, soften angles and seed faster greens. The nines will be reversed for championship play. 

USGA Gives Fans More Ways than Ever to Follow the Action from the 78th U.S. Women’s Open

Fans will be able to follow the U.S. Women’s Open Championship like never before thanks to a comprehensive suite of digital offerings that will immerse audiences in the action at renowned Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links from July 6-9.

  

“We’re thrilled to provide fans with an unprecedented level of access to this year’s championship through a number of innovative digital offerings that are sure to bring golf fans closer than ever before to the action at Pebble Beach,” said Jon Podany, USGA chief commercial officer. “From live streams of championship play on our new app, to the first-of-its-kind ShotCast experience, golf fans across the world will be able to immerse themselves in the U.S. Women’s Open.”   

From July 6-9 fans can expect:  

USGA App Built by Deloitte   

The USGA App Built by Deloitte* is an all-in-one destination for fans that offers features and innovations to bolster wall-to-wall content for the U.S. Women’s Open, such as real-time shot tracking, live streaming, highlight packages and customized alerts. In addition, every televised shot of the U.S. Women’s Open will be available on demand within each player’s scorecard. Fans can also add an unlimited number of players to their favorites and receive alerts when they start and finish their rounds and have completed nine holes. For the first time, the USGA App will feature live scoring and coverage of all 15 USGA championships through an elevated user experience that will provide a more engaging digital landscape in which fans can immerse themselves.   

ShotCast Powered by Cisco    

For the first time in women’s golf history, ShotCast powered by Cisco will allow fans to follow the U.S. Women’s Open like never before, with a next-generation digital experience featuring every shot from every player. The USGA will utilize the PGA Tour’s ShotLink state-of-the-art scoring technology to bring fans closer than ever to all of the action. The elevated experience will be available on both the app and the web and will include dynamic shot trails, radar data, green views and video highlights, so fans can follow everything up-to-the minute live or catch up on their favorite players after the round. Fans will be able to follow every shot with amazing 3D hole imagery. Whether keeping up with their favorite players on the go or getting more insights while watching the action, fans will enjoy detail and depth with each hole of the iconic layout.  

Live Streaming on Any Device Presented by American Express  

Up to 10 hours per day of featured groups coverage, presented by American Express, will be available for all four rounds of the championship on uswomensopen.com and on the USGA app for iOS and Android. Live streaming of featured groups will also be available on the free USGA OnDemand app on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV, with full leader board integration within the viewing experience. Additionally, Xbox and, for the first time, Samsung Smart TVs, will also have live streaming available on their platforms via USGA OnDemand.  

Record Amount of Weekend NBC Coverage, Including Primetime  

NBC Sports will present exclusive coverage of the U.S. Women’s Open from iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links across NBC, Peacock and USA Network. NBC Sports’ presentation will include a record 12 hours of coverage on the NBC broadcast network on Saturday and Sunday, including live primetime coverage for the first time in championship history. 

Pre-championship coverage begins Tuesday, July 4, with Golf Central Live From the U.S. Women’s Open on Golf Channel and Peacock, surrounding the championship with more than 25 hours of live studio coverage. 

NBC Sports will also complement U.S. Women’s Open coverage with live featured group coverage Thursday through Sunday.  

Interactive ArtBall NFTs Transcend Traditional Boundaries  

The USGA and Pebble Beach Company also announce the launch of the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open ArtBall – a gamified NFT project that leverages the rich data connected to the championship, allowing fans to engage in the championship like never before. NFT holders will be randomly assigned a plot on and around the par-3 17th hole at Pebble Beach. As they follow along on the 3D experience, they earn points if a ball lands on their designated plot, and can climb the leader board thanks to other gamified elements such as “closest-to-the-hole" and “longest hole-out.” Each ball will feature generative art as the data and location of each shot will generate art on the digital collectibles, making each a unique, one-of-a-kind takeaway from this historic championship by week’s end. The 2023 U.S. Women’s Open ArtBall will be limited to 3,010 unique collectibles. For more information, visit usga.artball.io. 

2023 Play With Pete Invitational at Scioto Country Club - How to Sign Up and All the Details

The legendary Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio is a cathedral of golf.  It's hosted the most prestigious tournaments and competitions in the world.  Scioto's distinctive course architecture evokes the Golden Age of early American golf.  Luminaries of the game have competed and won here including the likes of Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus.

And on August 2nd, four of you will become a part of Scioto Country Club's storied 107 year history and leave your own footprints on this hallowed ground.

78th U.S. Women's Open Championship Storylines

This is the 78th U.S. Women’s Open Championship and the fifth in the state of California.

The first U.S. Women’s Open, played at Spokane (Wash.) Country Club in 1946 and won by Patty Berg, was the only one conducted at match play. The Women’s Professional Golfers Association (WPGA) conducted three U.S. Women’s Opens, and in 1949, the newly formed Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) took over operation of the championship. The LPGA ran the Women’s Open for four years, but in 1953 asked the United States Golf Association (USGA) to conduct the championship, which it has done ever since.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 78th U.S. Women's Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Championship, Thursday (July 6) and Friday (July 7), at 6,509-yard, par-72 Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links.

The U.S. Women’s Open is a 72-hole, stroke-play competition. A field of 156 players will play 18 holes of stroke play on July 6 and 7, after which the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties. Those players making the cut will play 18 holes on July 8 and 9. If there is a tie upon the completion of 72 holes, a two-hole aggregate playoff will immediately follow. If this playoff results in a tie, the tied players will immediately continue to play off hole-by-hole until the winner is determined.

USGA Announces Three Additional Exemptions for 78th U.S. Women’s Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that three additional players have earned full exemptions into the 78th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, to be contested July 6-9 at Pebble Beach Golf Links, based on the current Women’s Rolex World Golf Rankings, bringing the number of fully exempt players to 89. Additionally, two alternates from qualifying were added to the field.

Akie Iwai, of Japan, who had qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open on May 29 in Japan, is now fully exempt based on her No. 50 ranking. This will be her first appearance in the championship. Now that Iwai is fully exempt, Chizuru Komiya, first alternate from the Japan qualifying site, has been added to the field and will also make her championship debut.

Tour Edge’s Bernhard Langer Sets PGA TOUR Champions Victory Record After Capturing the U.S. Senior Open

It was a Sunday for the ages for Bernhard Langer and his golf equipment sponsor Tour Edge at the 43rd U.S. Senior Open in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Their ageless staff player won for the 46th time on the PGA TOUR Champions, setting the record for all-time victories, picking up his 14th major championship trophy and breaking his own record as the oldest PGA TOUR winner at 65 years, 10 months and 5 days.

Rickie Fowler Wins Rocket Mortgage Classic with Cobra PUMA Golf

Rickie Fowler has undeniable momentum this season, and it was only a matter of time before the SoCal native captured the sixth PGA Tour victory of his decorated career. He got the job done on Sunday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, firing four spectacular rounds in the sixties for a -24 total, forcing a playoff where he was able to edge out Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin to earn the highly anticipated win.

“Rickie has been with us since the beginning.” said Dan Ladd, President, COBRA PUMA GOLF, “He’s adored by golf fans around the world and loved by everyone at Cobra Puma Golf. We’re thrilled with his comeback story and win at The Rocket Mortgage Classic. We’re all very proud of not only the way he plays but how he conducts himself. He’s a class act and true role model in the sports world.”

History-Making Bernhard Langer Claims ​​​​​​​Second U.S. Senior Open Championship

Make more room in the record books for Bernhard Langer.

Not only did the 65-year-old German become the oldest champion – by eight years – in the U.S. Senior Open on Sunday at SentryWorld, heh surpassed five-time USGA champ Hale Irwin as the winningest player in PGA Tour Champions history with 46 titles.

Bernhard Langer Leads Wisconsin Natives Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker Following Third Round of 43rd U.S. Senior Open

Could the USGA, SentryWorld, NBC and Wisconsin golf fans ask for a better leader board going into Sunday’s final round of the 43rd U.S. Senior Open?

Your 54-hole leader, 65-year-old Bernhard Langer, is a two-time Masters champion looking to become the oldest winner of the championship by eight years. The owner of 45 PGA Tour Champions titles, including 12 senior majors, carded a second consecutive, 3-under-par 68 in Saturday’s third round for a three-day total of 6-under 207.

Reynolds Lake Oconee 3 for 4 Dream Grand Prize Sweepstakes

The winner of a just-launched sweepstakes from Reynolds Lake Oconee will earn a dream all-inclusive getaway to the world-renowned Georgia community for four people for three days. The grand prize features championship golf, including one round with a PGA Tour professional; clay shooting with an Olympic shooter; a memorable culinary experience with a world class chef; and tickets to a popular live music and beer festival.

The entry period for Reynolds Lake Oconee’s “Three for Four Sweepstakes” opens June 29 and closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 28. One grand prize winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and announced shortly after the sweepstakes’ closing. No purchase is necessary.

Dundonald Links Ultimate Aryshire Golf Package Offers a Trio of Award Winning Scottish Courses

The great irony of golf thriving globally post-pandemic is that many of the most desirable golf resorts and courses are sold out this year. Fortunately for them, Dundonald Links has teamed up with some of the world’s best, most revered courses to offer the “Ultimate Ayrshire Golf Package.”

Starting at £3,000, the package includes accommodations for eight (single occupancy rooms) in Dundonald Links’ new luxury lodges with private putting green. It also includes three scrumptious dinners at the acclaimed Canny Crow Restaurant in the award-winning clubhouse, a BBQ dinner catered at the private lodge setting, a Bunnahabhain Whisky Tasting, transfer to and from the golf venues and the international airport in Glasgow (code: GLA), and 18-hole rounds at historic and/or world Top 100 courses. (Additional, same-day rounds may be purchased independent of the package at a value rate.)

LIV Golf Announces "Potential Unlimited" - A Transformational Impact and Sustainability Strategy

LIV Golf announced its new social impact and sustainability strategy “Potential, Unleashed.” This new initiative reflects LIV Golf’s commitment to enable and inspire a better tomorrow through the game of golf. Potential, Unleashed includes a variety of programs – LIV to Learn, LIV Green, Transform the Game, and the Way We LIV – that demonstrate a holistic and transformational strategy for social impact.

“LIV Golf has added value and injected major new excitement to the global game of golf we all love, but we don’t want to stop there,” said Greg Norman, LIV Golf Commissioner and CEO. “We believe golf has incredible potential to create significant positive social and environmental change, potential that LIV is focused on unlocking. ‘Potential, Unleashed’ reflects our big ambitions and ideas to address the challenges facing our society and our planet. Our vision is a bold one, but we are committed to working in collaboration with our fans, teams, players and partners to give back to our communities and our planet and use the game of golf that we love to bring positive change.”

Callaway Golf Introduces New Paradym Night Mode

To create a new paradigm for golfers, Callaway has reimagined how a driver is built from the ground up. This is a complete shift in performance, with a design that radically breaks the tradeoff between incredible distance and exceptional forgiveness.

The Paradym Shift Construction features an industry-first 360 Carbon Chassis that eliminates titanium from the body, so we can push weight and stability to the limit. All this performance is now featured in a sleeker, darker limited edition clubhead profile.

Ageless Wonder Bernhard Langer Leads at Midway Point in 43rd U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld

Bernhard Langer will tell anyone that age is just a number. The birth certificate might say he’s 65, but the German doesn’t look or play like someone headed for a comfortable retirement recliner.

Certainly not after the World Golf Hall of Famer carded a 3-under 68 on Friday at SentryWorld to take a one-shot lead over first-round leader Rod Pampling, of Australia, into the weekend of the 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship. Langer, who opened with a 71, sits at 139 through 36 holes.

78th U.S. Women's Open Championship Fact Sheet

The 78th U.S. Women's Open kicks off next week from Pebble Beach Golf Links.

The course will be set up at 6,509 yards and will play to a par of 36-36–72. The yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions.

Rickie Fowler Plays Basketball in Detroit with PUMA Golf

PUMA Golf disrupts sport culture by fusing golf and basketball at The Rocket Mortgage Classic this week in Detroit. The launch features a green turf basketball court complete with baskets, where fans will be able to shoot some hoops while watching the PGA Tour event.

The brand took over Area 313 on the course at Detroit Golf Club by building a basketball court on Hole 17. PUMA athletes Rickie Fowler, Justin Suh, Jason Dufner, and NBA Slam Dunk Contest Winner Mac McClung, kicked off the week by playing a game of knockout on the court.

PXG Atlanta Partners with STEM Atlanta Women to Deliver a Hands-on, Interactive Experience Centered Around the Science of Golf

As PXG continues to serve golfers in the greater Atlanta area, the company is also determined to put its extensive product research and development background and its unabashed love of the game to work for the community. Recently, PXG partnered with STEM Atlanta Women to provide local students with a new perspective on golf through the lens of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and sports.

PXG hosted "The Science of Golf" experience at PXG Atlanta in Buckhead, Georgia. The immersive program featured four interactive experiments developed and led by PXG Engineers and Master Fitters. Activities ranged from solving coefficient of restitution (COR) equations and determining putting angles to calculating smash factor and crushing drives in PXG's golf simulators.

New Galvin Green Shirt Range Inspired by Bucket List Venues

The Part Two shirt collection launched this month by leading high-performance apparel brand Galvin Green takes inspiration from the scenic natural beauty and diverse ecosystems that form a key part of golfing experiences at coastal bucket list venues.

Designed to ensure serious golfers can continue to play at the top of their game in warm conditions, the new premium high-tech shirt range challenges the ordinary with a series of eye-catching designs that simulate the movement of oceans and clouds, as well as the bird species associated with playing at golf courses near the sea.

Rod Pampling Leads on Challenging First Day at 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship

In the lead-up to the 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship, the talk amongst the best 50-and-over players was how SentryWorld was a “proper” USGA Open course. Translated, the daily-fee facility that has undergone two extensive renovations since opening 41 years ago has penal rough, tight, tree-lined fairways and slick greens.

A throwback Open, where par is a good score.

Nicklaus Companies and Hyperscapes Golf Club Team up to Create First Members-Only Metaverse Golf Club

The Nicklaus Companies and Hyperscapes Golf Club are pleased to announce their partnership to develop the first professionally designed championship golf course and members-only golf club in the Metaverse.

The new Metaverse golf club will incorporate the traditional design philosophies and standards of the world’s leading golf course design firm with state-of-the-art technologies and cutting-edge terrain systems built by Hyperscapes. By engaging Nicklaus Design to create a traditional golf course design for its project, Hyperscapes will be able to develop a one-of-a-kind golf experience only possible in the Metaverse: a new, professionally designed Nicklaus golf course playable from anywhere in the world, with exciting terrains and user experiences that are impossible in the physical world.

Sand Creek Station to Host 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open Championship

The USGA has announced that Sand Creek Station, in Newton, Kan., will be the host site of the 3rd U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, set to be held July 8-10, 2024. The course previously hosted the 2014 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship.

“We are thrilled to announce the next chapter for our newest championship,” said Greg Sanfilippo, USGA senior championship director. “As we head into the 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open in just a few weeks, we’re excited to build on the legacy of last year’s inaugural event, which saw support from across the entire golf community. We know Sand Creek Station and the City of Newton will help us build on the foundation we started in Pinehurst and allow us to continue to showcase the abilities and stories of these incredible athletes.”

Padraig Harrington Claims Second Straight Dick's Sporting Goods Open Title

Wilson Sporting Goods Co., the club maker with more Major wins with its irons than any other brand, celebrates Padraig Harrington’s victory at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open held in Endicott, N.Y. at En-Joie Golf Club. This is Harrington’s second-straight win at the tournament.

“Winning the same tournament two years in a row is a feat that’s tough to come by, so we are thrilled to celebrate Padraig being the first player to ever defend his title successfully at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open,” said Bob Thurman, General Manager of Wilson Golf. “We’re proud to provide Padraig with the equipment that helped him claim his 37th career victory and we cannot wait to root for him next week as he looks to win his second-straight U.S. Senior Open.”

Ahead Introduces ’24 Spring/Summer Apparel Lines

As bold patterns and bright colors continue to set trends in golf apparel, ahead’s 2024 Spring/Summer offerings for women and men meet this moment.

For women, there is no better example than the sizzling new Passionfruit, Indigo and Red-Hot combination from ahead’s Jamestown Collection that introduces six new polos, long-sleeve outerwear, and skorts. Whether women are looking to stand out, or simply look outstanding, the patterns in this collection are inspired by a combination of brushstrokes, florals and geometric prints and spotlights one of the season’s hottest color, Passionfruit.

EA Sports PGA Tour UPDATE 4.5 Includes 60 FPS and Other Fantastic Additions

EA Sports PGA Tour has deployed Title Update 4.5, which includes a highly requested feature by the community, “Performance Mode” or 60 FPS. PS5 and Xbox Series X players can now use the new “Visual Quality” setting to toggle between “Quality Mode” and “Performance Mode” in the in-game visual settings screen.

“Quality Mode” represents the game’s default and original setting, which provides the highest quality visuals at 30 frames per second (FPS).

USGA Announces Tee Times for 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open Championship, Thursday (June 29) and Friday (June 30), at 7,177-yard, par-71 SentryWorld, in Stevens Point, Wis.

The U.S. Senior Open is a 72-hole, stroke-play competition. A field of 156 players will play 18 holes of stroke play on June 29 and 30, after which the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties. Those players making the cut will play 18 holes on July 1 and 2. If there is a tie upon the completion of 72 holes, a two-hole aggregate playoff will immediately follow. If this playoff results in a tie, the tied players will immediately continue to play off hole-by-hole until the winner is determined.

New Callaway CB Wedges Announced

The new Callaway CB Wedge is built to deliver short game forgiveness with incredible spin and feel.

From player-friendly shaping, premium feel technologies, and the most aggressive groove in golf, this profile is designed for players who want maximum confidence from their short game.

Callaway Announces New Jailbird 380 Limited Edition Putters

Callaway Golf has announced their new limited edition Odyssey Jailbird 380 Putters.  These putters will be available for pre-order starting this Wednesday, June 28th with ordering available through the Callaway website and through select retailers.

The Jailbird design has been a popular choice on Tour and has garnered incredible momentum after winning back-to-back events at the U.S. Open and the Travelers Championship.

Saint John's Resort to Debut First High-End Public Golf Course in Metro-Detroit in 20+ Years on the Grounds of a 1940s SeminaryY

Saint John’s Resort, Detroit’s destination resort and leading hotel and conference destination, announces its highly anticipated new championship golf course will open for play Spring 2024. The Plymouth, MI project is the region’s first high-end public golf development of its kind in more than 20 years and is part of a $50-million-dollar resort transformation that began in 2021 under the property’s new ownership group, the non-profit Pulte Family Charitable Foundation.

“It’s hard to believe that a golf rich state like Michigan and the Metro-Detroit area has not had a new high-end public golf facility in so long,” said Paul Wegert, CEO of Boutique Hotel Professionals and managing director of Saint John’s Resort. “We believe the area is prime for a new high-end golf product, and we are very happy that we have elevated the golf experience to match our resort transformation. Our golfers and guests, who visit from all over the country, will be excited when they see it.”

New Golf Datatech Study Shows Custom Fitting is Driving Golfer Satisfaction and Improvement

In the post-pandemic golf world that has seen a surge in participation and newcomers to the game, custom fitting of golf clubs continues to gain in popularity as a new study shows that golfers are highly satisfied with their fitting experience, across almost every fitting channel. Golf Datatech, LLC (www.golfdatatech.com), the golf industry’s leading independent objective market research firm for retail sales, consumer, and trade trends, today introduced the 9th Edition of its exclusive report on the Evolution of Custom Fitting Golf Equipment in the United States.

“If you ask any PGA Professional or Instructor, they will tell you that custom fitting is an important element of game improvement in golfers of all levels,” said John Krzynowek, Partner at Golf Datatech. “When we started analyzing this category in 2001 there was a very different methodology for being fit, without any launch monitors or hard data.  Over 20 years later our study shows that golfers are more satisfied than ever with their custom fitting experience, both on and off the course, and they are recognizing the positive game improvement that comes from properly fitted equipment.”

Frank Jemsek to Receive Prestigious ASGCA Donald Ross Award

Frank Jemsek, owner of Jemsek Golf based in Lemont, Illinois, has been chosen as the 2023 recipient of the ASGCA Donald Ross Award. The award, given annually since 1976, is presented to a person who has made a significant contribution to the game of golf and the profession of golf course architecture. It will be presented to Jemsek at the ASGCA Annual Meeting in Milwaukee, on Oct. 3 at the Donald Ross Banquet.

Jemsek Golf was founded by Frank’s father, Joe Jemsek, who first brought Frank into the family business when he was just 11 years old. More than seven decades later, Frank Jemsek continues to positively impact golfers of all ages and abilities at courses that include: Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, Lemont, Illinois; Pine Meadow Golf Course, Mundelein, Illinois; St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, West Chicago, Illinois; and Summer Grove Golf Club, Newnan, Georgia.

TGL Announces Boston Team Ownership Group: Fenway Sports Group

TGL, the new tech-forward, primetime, team golf league developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports in partnership with the PGA TOUR, has announced the formation of its second of six team ownership groups with Fenway Sports Group (FSG). As the parent company of the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool Football Club, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, FSG’s TGL team will represent Boston and the New England region, competing in TGL’s opening season in January 2024. The announcement was made today by FSG Principal Owner John Henry and Chairman Tom Werner and TGL CEO Mike McCarley.

Fenway Sports Group Principal Owner John Henry and Chairman Tom Werner said, “We are excited for this new journey as one of the six inaugural TGL teams in honor of a city whose love and passion for sports is unparalleled. Through this new, tech-focused version of the game, New England sports fans will soon have a team of world-class PGA TOUR players to cheer for and redefine for this community what it means to play the game in the modern era. We owe tremendous thanks to Tiger, Rory, and Mike for creating this innovative new league and allowing us to be present at its creation. We are excited to reveal more details later this summer and fall when we’ll unveil an official name and team members who will represent this great city and region.

Keegan Bradley Wins the Travelers Championship with Srixon / Cleveland Golf in the Bag

Keegan Bradley is a PGA TOUR winner for the sixth time, as he clinched the Travelers Championship with a score of 23-under-par, three clear of the field at his hometown tournament. Bradley has 10 Srixon/Cleveland Golf clubs in his bag and plays the Z-STAR ♦ DIAMOND ball.

The New England native set the new 72-hole scoring record working his Z-STAR ♦ DIAMOND around TPC River Highlands, hitting 83% of greens in regulation. “This [Z-STAR DIAMOND] ball is probably my favorite ball I’ve ever played at Srixon,” said Bradley. With rounds of 62,63,64, and 68, he ranked first in strokes gained approach to the green and first in strokes gained total.