Jeronimo Esteve Earns Medalist, Round of 64 Matches Begin at Weather-Plagued U.S. Mid-Amateur

An airhorn blast went off at exactly 8:46 a.m. EDT on Monday morning at Sleepy Hollow Country Club and stroke-play co-host Fenway Golf Club in nearby Scarsdale, N.Y. For once this week, it wasn’t to stop play for weather, a common theme at the 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, where multiple suspensions pushed the stroke-play portion of the competition into Monday, creating havoc with the schedule.

With the 22nd anniversary of one of the worst days in American history – the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon as well as the crash of United Flight 93 in rural western Pennsylvania – the USGA honored the thousands who lost their lives that day with a one-minute moment of silence. Airhorns were used to stop and restart play.

Six U.S. Women's Mid-Am Champions Win Monday at Stonewall

There’s a certain change in the air when a USGA competition moves from stroke play to match play. Sure, the facility empties a bit, moving from 132 players with their caddies and entourages to just 64 competitors and those they have with them. But even at the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, where competition is met with equal parts camaraderie, the tension thickens. It all becomes more important, more within reach.

Monday at Stonewall was no different. In a match that felt too soon for Match Play Day 1, past champions Shannon Johnson and Julia Potter-Bobb faced off in the Round of 64 at the 36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur. It was just one of several marquee matchups that highlighted Monday’s action.

Titleist TSR3 Driver Review - Play With Pete Invitational from Scioto Country Club (Jeff)

This guest review is from Jeff (@Jeff17Black on twitter) on his new Titleist TSR3 driver.  Jeff and all the players at Play With Pete Invitational from Scioto Country Club got fit for and received new Titleist drivers for their day at Scioto.

You guys know all about my Play With Pete Invitationals, and the entire day at Scioto was absolutely crazy and wildly fun for all the players and everyone watching along.  And along the way it sounds like Jeff found himself a driver to take his game to the next level, calling his TSR3 "the best driver I have ever used."

Scott Harvey Leader for Medalist at Weather-Delayed ​​​​​​​U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Weather continued to dominate the 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship on Sunday at Sleepy Hollow Country Club and stroke-play co-host Fenway Golf Club in nearby Scarsdale, N.Y. Just like the day before, a mid-day storm system caused a suspension in play – 72 minutes at Sleepy Hollow and two hours at Fenway – and brought nearly a quarter inch of rain to Sleepy Hollow and .63 inches to Fenway, creating adjustments in starting times and forcing the maintenance staffs and volunteers, especially at Fenway, to do yeoman’s work to get the courses ready for play.

The one silver lining was the stifling heat and humidity that were omnipresent for the two practice rounds on Thursday and Friday, and Saturday’s first round disappeared and replaced by comfortable conditions, albeit a bit soggier.

Three Players Tied for U.S. Women's Mid-Am Lead as Darkness Suspends Play

Jackie Rogowicz lives just about an hour from Stonewall. The former Penn State golfer grew up in Yardley, a small town bordering the Delaware River, and currently works in Horsham, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia, as an investment analyst. The 26-year-old, playing in her second Mid-Am after reaching the Round of 16 last year in her championship debut, has so far made the most of her home game.

One of 11 players from Pennsylvania in the 132-player field, Rogowicz will likely move into the match play portion of the championship as a co-medalist, putting together rounds of 71-68 on the North Course to finish at 3-under par, tied with Round 1 leader Courtney Dow and Jessica Spicer when play was suspended for the day due to darkness.

Major Domination and Multiple Wins on PGA Tour for Fujikura Golf in 2023

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the #1 driver, wood and hybrid shaft on the PGA Tour this season. With multiple tour wins throughout the season, along with the #1 driver shaft ranking at three out of the four Major championships, it’s been another successful year on the PGA Tour for Fujikura shafts.

At the final event of the PGA Tour season, it was further success for Fujikura with another Tour Championship victory. Once again, Fujikura secured the #1 driver and wood spot for the event, with a total of 40.0% of the field at East Lake Golf Club using a Fujikura driver shaft during the week, along with another 35.3% in the wood shaft count.

Club Champion Putter Fitting Review - Westlake Ohio (Cleveland West) 2023

Putting is the simplest stroke you make in golf.  But it can also be the most confounding.  You can pull or push your putts and not even know why.  You might be hitting up on the ball too much or smashing the ball into the ground and not even be aware of it.  And sometimes even your aim might be completely off even though you're positive it's dead on.

That's where Club Champion comes in to help.  A putter fitting at Club Champion addresses all these aspects of putting and more, and ultimately fits you into a putter that's best for your unique individual swing.  Brass tacks, the moment you walk out of a Club Champion putter fitting with a new putter you're going to be more consistent on the greens.

42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship - Inside the Field

The 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur kicks off this week with 264 golfers in the field.

Here's a deeper look inside the field.

36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship – Inside the Field

The 2023 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur kicks off this week with 132 players in the field.

Here's a closer look inside the field.

Club Champion Celebrates Annual Putter Fitting Month

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

From September 1 to October 2, 2023, every Club Champion location will waive the putter fitting fee, valued at $125, for any golfer who purchases a new putter or custom putter shaft with Club Champion installation.

Pinehurst Resort Announces that Pinehurst No. 10 will Open on April 3, 2024

The highly-anticipated Tom Doak design, which began construction this January, will be the first original golf course Pinehurst Resort has unveiled in nearly 30 years. Its opening comes just a few months before Pinehurst serves as the site of the U.S. Open for the fourth time.

“Pinehurst Resort has been fortunate to be hailed as the Cradle of American Golf, and we’re grateful for all of the major championships and historic moments that have come before,” says Pinehurst Resort CEO Bob Dedman Jr. “We’re delighted to have a date to begin presenting this incredible design by Tom Doak to our guests. April 3 will not only be another great day in Pinehurst’s history, but for our future as well.”

Bridgestone Named Presenting Sponsor of Bridgestone Collegiate Development Program, Part of PGA Tour's Pathway to Progression

The PGA TOUR has announced that Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) will become the presenting sponsor of the Bridgestone Collegiate Development Program, a part of the PGA TOUR’s Pathway to Progression. The program is designed to achieve greater diversity in the sport through increased focus on developing talent from diverse and historically underrepresented groups.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bridgestone as the presenting sponsor of our efforts to provide more opportunities for collegiate golfers from communities underrepresented in our sport,” said Neera Shetty, PGA TOUR Executive Vice President, Social Responsibility and Inclusion. “Bridgestone is in lockstep with the PGA TOUR in our vision to motivate and inspire the next generation of golfers from diverse backgrounds, and we look forward to their partnership as we continue to make the game of golf more open and accessible to all.” 

PXG to Bring Its Immersive U.S. Retail Experience to the United Kingdom

PXG, a company dedicated to developing the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel, today announced plans to grow its retail footprint outside of the United States. The company will open its first marquee brick-and-mortar location in the United Kingdom this November.

A premier golf destination, PXG London South will supports a top-quality golf club fitting experience for golfers of all skill levels and present PXG’s high-performance golf apparel.

U.S. National Development Program Takes First Steps Toward Elevating American Junior Golf

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that three players will make history when they compete under the USA flag as part of the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) at the World Junior Girls Championship, which will be played Oct. 4-7 in Ontario, Canada. This marks just one of several milestones the USGA’s newest program has crossed since its creation in February.

“These first selections are a momentous point in the history of junior golf in the United States and create a trail that generations of golfers will be able to follow in the future,” said Heather Daly-Donofrio, USGA managing director, Player Relations and Development. “For too long the United States has lagged in the nurturing of junior golf talent. The USNDP will help ensure that the United States is the global leader in golf by identifying, training, developing, funding and supporting the nation’s most promising junior players.”

Cobra AeroJet Driver Review - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

You guys know I only review products and gear that stand out as special in my testing.  We also have chats in DMs and in posts about the reviews and gear and it's always incredibly gratifying to help you find new equipment and gear that works best for you.

And this guest review of the new Cobra AeroJet driver by Aaron Jansen is what it's all about for me.  I'm not sure a new driver can get any better for Aaron.  Aaron won this driver in one of my giveaways recently and says "I was 30 yards longer (than his previous driver) on the long drives (with AeroJet).  Insane."  And that's a direct quote.

Titleist Introduces Scotty Cameron Concept X 7.2 LTD Putter

Scotty Cameron introduces the new Concept X 7.2 LTD putter, a limited-release offering that combines the performance of the Phantom X 7 with a tour-inspired plumbing neck.

Played by winners on both the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour, the Concept X 7.2 LTD design delivers the stability and alignment features of a mallet putter with the toe-flow of a blade. The high-MOI mallet, precision milled in the U.S., is complemented by its Tour Black finish and cherry dot sight line to create an elegant, high-performance limited creation.

36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Fact Sheet

The 36th U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship kicks off this week from Stonewall.

Stonewall, located in the hills of Chester County, 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia, offers two Tom Doak-designed 18-hole championship courses. Both courses have hosted multiple prestigious local, state and national golf tournaments and have served as qualifying sites for the U.S. Open. The 36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur will be played on the North Course, which opened in 2003 and features challenging green complexes that require an exacting short game.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, Saturday (Sept. 9) and Sunday (Sept. 10), at 6,840-yard, par-71 Sleepy Hollow Country Club, in Scarborough, N.Y., and at 6,657-yard, par-70 Fenway Golf Club, in Scarsdale, N.Y.

The U.S. Mid-Amateur consists of 36 holes of stroke play on Sept. 9 and 10, after which the 264-player field will be reduced to the low 64 scorers. There will be six rounds of match play, starting Sept. 11. The quarterfinals and semifinals are slated for Wednesday, Sept. 13. The championship is scheduled to conclude with a 36-hole final on Thursday, Sept. 14, starting at 7 a.m. EDT. The U.S. Mid-Amateur champion receives a full exemption into the 2024 U.S. Open Championship.

42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship Fact Sheet

The 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship kicks of this week.

The championship will be played on two courses. Sleepy Hollow Country Club will be set up at 6,840 yards and will play to a par of 35-36–71. Fenway Golf Club, which will serve as the stroke-play co-host course for the two days of stroke play, will be set up at 6,657 yards and play to a par of 35-35–70.

Montclair Golf Club to host 2026 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur

The USGA announced today that Montclair Golf Club, in West Orange, N.J., will be the host site for the 2026 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. The club has previously hosted two USGA championships, the 1973 U.S. Women’s Amateur and the 1985 U.S. Amateur.

“We are excited to return to Montclair Golf Club, which not only has a challenging golf course, but a supportive and engaged membership," said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “We are appreciative of the invitation and look forward to welcoming the best female mid-amateurs from around the world."

Golf Pride and ASHER Unveil Limited Edition Fall Collection

Golf Pride, an industry leader in innovation and sports performance equipment, has collaborated with ASHER Golf – a premier golf glove, accessory, and apparel company dedicated to taking the mundane out of golf style – to offer four unique limited-edition box sets that feature 13 Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 grips and two premium ASHER gloves in matching tonal colorways. Available in North America, exclusively on www.ashergolf.com. Kits retail for $175, starting September 7 at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The collections include four seasonal colors - Ash, Cognac, Oxblood and Spruce - only available as part of these kits; individual pieces cannot be ordered separately. The Tour Velvet 360 grips infuse elements of color into one of the most iconic grips on the market. They come in standard size with a custom collaborative end cap design. The gloves are 100% precision cut AAA premium cabretta-leather featuring the Golf Pride logo on the palm side and are offered in both male (small through XXL) and female (small through large) sizes. This must have collection elevates style and play with a subtle boldness for a standout statement this fall.

The United States of America Wins The 49th Walker Cup at St. Andrews

The United States of America has won the 49th Walker Cup after defeating Great Britain and Ireland 14.5-11.5 at St. Andrews.

 

The Americans rekindled memories of their last away win at Royal Liverpool in 2019 with another stunning second day singles display to reverse a three-point overnight deficit and secure victory at the Old Course.

Medalist White Caps Off Week at Martis Camp With Senior Am Title

Over the years, the administration at Spartanburg (S.C.) High School has been quite accommodating to Todd White’s amateur golf career, giving him time off to compete in numerous USGA championships, including the 2013 Walker Cup. The history teacher and boys’ and girls’ golf coach made his excused absence worthwhile this past week at Martis Camp Club, as the 55-year-old from Spartanburg is bringing home a shiny piece of hardware to show off to the faculty and students.

The top seed claimed the Frederick L. Dold Trophy as the champion of the 68th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship on a glorious Thursday in the Lake Tahoe area, defeating Jody Fanagan, 58, of the Republic of Ireland, 4 and 3, in the 18-hole final. It is the second USGA title for White, who captured the inaugural U.S. Amateur Four-Ball title in 2015 with 2013 USA Walker Cup teammate Nathan Smith at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. That’s two gold medals in the Golden State.

Dramatic Pawleys Plantation Restoration Project Taking Shape As Jack Nicklaus Design Eyes October Reopening

The restoration of Pawleys Plantation, a stunning Jack Nicklaus design that plays along a tidal marsh, continues to progress smoothly, and the layout’s plans for an October reopening are on schedule.

Founders Group International, Pawleys’ parent company, closed the acclaimed design on May 22 for a comprehensive greens, bunkers and clubhouse renovation project. The on-course work is being led by Nicklaus Design and its Design Associate, Troy Vincent, with the goal of reinvigorating a layout that has been among the Myrtle Beach area’s most popular since its opening in 1988.

49th Walker Cup Match Fact Sheet

The 2023 Walker Cup kicks of this week on the Old Course at St. Andrews

The course will be set up at 7,313 yards and will play to a par of 36-36–72. The yardage for each session of the competition will vary due to course setup and conditions.

2023 USA World Amateur Teams Announced

The six players who will represent the USA in the 2023 World Amateur Team Championships, to be played Oct. 18-21 for the men and Oct. 25-28 for the women at Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Golf Club, have been finalized.

The players are Anna Davis, 17, of Spring Valley, Calif., Rachel Kuehn, 22, of Asheville, N.C., Megan Schofill, 22, of Monticello, Fla., Nick Dunlap, 19, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., David Ford, 20, of Peachtree Corners, Ga., and Gordon Sargent, 20, of Birmingham, Ala.

USGA to Return to Portland Golf Club for Two Senior Amateur Championships

After a thrilling conclusion to the 2023 U.S. Senior Women’s Open, the USGA announced today that it will return to Portland for two more senior championships. Portland (Ore.) Golf Club will be the host site for the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur and 2034 U.S. Senior Amateur. The club has previously hosted three USGA championships.

“We are excited to return to Portland Golf Club, which not only has a fantastic golf course, but a supportive and engaged membership familiar with USGA championships," said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “We are appreciative of the invitation and look forward to welcoming the best male and female senior amateurs from around the world."

Walker Cup Alums White, Fanagan to Meet In U.S. Senior Am Final

How about a Walker Cup appetizer before the actual main course. Medalist and top seed Todd White, 55, of Spartanburg, S.C., who competed on the winning USA side in 2013, will face 1995 Great Britain and Ireland competitor Jody Fanagan, 58, of the Republic of Ireland, in Thursday’s 18-hole final of the 68th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship at Martis Camp Club.

White, a high school history teacher and champion of the 2015 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball with his teammate from the 2013 Match at National Golf Links of America, Nathan Smith, and Fanagan, who went 3-0 in a GB&I victory at Royal Porthcawl in Wales, each won a pair of matches on another chamber-of-commerce day in the Lake Tahoe area Wednesday to become the last two standing.

Three Ozarks Courses Take Best in State Honors

Golf Digest ranks Ozarks National, Payne’s Valley, and Buffalo Ridge among the top 10 in its list of “America’s Greatest Courses by State, 2023-24.”

All three are amenities of Big Cedar Lodge, the sprawling luxury wilderness resort in the Branson Ozarks.  This marks the debut of Payne’s Valley (Tiger Woods design) on the exclusive list.

Tour Championship Winner Played Graphite Design Tour AD in FedExCup Victory

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the TOUR Championship held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, GA was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 85-X Stiff flex hybrid shaft in his Titleist U505 #3 Utility Iron.  The champion carded an incredible 4-day score of 68, 64, 66, 63 for a total score of 27 under par, capturing the season ending TOUR Championship and the coveted FedEx Cup.

“Congratulations to the 2023 FedEx Cup champion.  What a fantastic season for the champion and we are excited that he chose to use a Graphite Design Tour AD shaft in his Utility Iron”, stated Bill McPherson, Vice President of Sales, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

PXG Tour Pro Megan Khang Snags First LPGA Tour Title

PXG LPGA Tour Professional Megan Khang triumphed in a one-hole playoff to win Canada’s 2023 CPKC Women’s Open. Finishing the tournament at 9-under, Khang poured in her playoff putt to close out the thrilling afternoon and claim the much-anticipated title.

“Megan is an exceptional player and so much fun to watch,” said PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons. “We knew it was just a matter of time before she would snag her first win, and the entire PXG team was thrilled to watch her seal the deal on Sunday. Way to go, Megan!”

Dormie Network Announces Brad Wilson as General Manager at Victoria National Golf Club

Officials at Dormie Network, a national network of private destination golf clubs has announced that Brad Wilson has been named General Manager of Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana. After starting at Victoria National Golf Club as the head golf professional 18 months ago, Wilson was elevated to assistant general manager earlier this year before being named as general manager.

Prior to joining the Victoria National Golf Club team, Wilson served in golf professional roles at a number of prestigious private golf clubs including Stone Eagle in Palm Desert, California, The Country Club of Indianapolis in Indiana, and most recently Sutton Bay in Agar, South Dakota.

New Fall and Winter Packages at Dundonald Links Scotland

Effortlessly combining heritage and tradition with contemporary surroundings and luxurious finishing touches, Dundonald Links is fast becoming one of the most sought-after golf resorts in Scotland.

From just £199 per person, visit Dundonald Links between the Oct. 16, 2023 and Feb. 29, 2024 and enjoy the excellent value Winter Stay & Play package. The £199 rate is for 1 night stays from Monday to Thursday or £219 for 1 night stays from Friday to Sunday, based on 2 people sharing a twin room.

Extracurricular Announced as Official Apparel Sponsor of 4Aces GC

Extracurricular and 4Aces GC, one of the 12 teams competing in the LIV Golf League, are proud to announce a new partnership wherein the cutting edge clothing brand will debut as the team’s official on-course apparel sponsor. This collaboration marks an exciting chapter for both organizations as they join forces to enhance the team’s performance and style on the course.

 

Extracurricular – founded by Chris Rosaasen, former CEO of Travis Matthew – creates performance apparel that seamlessly combines functionality, comfort, and style. The partnership with 4Aces GC reflects Extracurricular’s dedication to supporting athletes in their pursuit of excellence, and will see 4Aces GC team members Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Pat Perez, Peter Uihlein and their caddies, sporting Extracurricular apparel on the course and at all LIV Golf events.

PXG Announces New Apparel and Accessories for on the Course and Everyday Wear

PXG has unveiled its latest apparel and accessory offerings designed to carry golfers and lifestyle enthusiasts through the upcoming fall and winter seasons. This drop features a curated series of must-have classic and new silhouettes that boast technical innovations and thoughtfully crafted details for enhanced performance on and off the golf course.

The newest wave of apparel is comprised of 64 trend driven, performance-based designs – 32 looks for men and 32 for women. This seasonably smart collection elevates classic golf-wear, and introduces layering essentials and innovative, lightweight, easy to pack outerwear. PXG’s classic black, white, and gray colorways anchor monotone, color block, and printed styles, while military green, blue, and purple hues add variety and depth to the series.

ECCO GOLF and Erik van Rooyen Introduce the New Signature Edition BIOM H4 Collaboration

 In collaboration with Ambassador Erik van Rooyen, ECCO – a golf footwear innovator – introduces a new signature edition BIOM® H4 for the AW23 collection. Paying homage to his individual style, the new iteration of the shoe includes a partial redesign and showcases van Rooyen’s renowned passion for fashion and music.

ECCO GOLF and van Rooyen launched the South African’s first signature edition model last summer, and the new design is equally bold and eye-catching with nods to the style icon’s love for guitar, his iconic jogger pants, and his enviable moustache.

Chacarra Defeats Jones in Epic Record-Breaking Playoff at Inaugural St Andrews Bay Championship

The Asian Tour sensationally witnessed the longest sudden-death play-off in its history today, when young Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra defeated veteran Matt Jones from Australia on the 10th extra hole at the inaugural St Andrews Bay Championship.

Chacarra made a par on the par-five 18th, two putting from 30 feet, while Jones, 20 years his senior, missed a five-footer for a five at Fairmont St Andrews – after one of the most exciting ever finishes on the Asian Tour. 

After Near-Misses, Trish Johnson Claims the 5th U.S. Senior Women’s Open

If there was one thing in ample supply at the 5th U.S. Senior Women’s Open, it was experience. On Sunday, a trio of players with a handful of near-misses in this championship staged an epic battle at Waverley Country Club, ultimately won by Trish Johnson by one stroke over Leta Lindley and two ahead of Catriona Matthew. 

Johnson, who has played in all five of these championships, was T-2 in 2019 and third in 2018. Lindley was second last year and Matthew was T-3 in 2022 and T-4 in 2021. The Englishwoman took a one-stroke lead over Matthew into the final round and was two ahead of Lindley. The three stayed locked in a duel right down to the last hole, with Johnson closing with an even-par 72, Lindley a 71 and Matthew 73.

White’s Even-Par 144 Good Enough For Medalist at Martis Camp

Another beautiful day greeted the competitors for the second and final round of stroke play in the 68th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship at Martis Camp Club. Weather-wise, the contestants could not have asked for better conditions – gentle breezes, temperatures barely reaching into the 70s with no humidity, and not a cloud in the sky.

The Tom Fazio-designed golf course, however, proved for a second consecutive day to be no pushover. The longest course in championship history – it measured 7,251 yards on Day 2 – yielded just two sub-par scores on Sunday, a day after just six players bettered the par of 72. This rough and adjusting to the altitude attributed to a scoring average of 78.8.

Finster, Haag (70) Share Day 1 Lead at Challenging Martis Camp

The 68th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship could not have started any better at picturesque Martis Camp Club, a Tom Fazio design situated not far from Lake Tahoe. Clear blue skies, a gentle breeze and temperatures in the 70s with a relative humidity of less than 30 percent was the kind of Chamber-of-Commerce weather anyone would want for an 18-hole round.

But Martis Camp, with its thick rough, tree-lined fairways and elevation changes, wasn’t quite as nice as Mother Nature on Saturday for the opening round of stroke play.

Trish Johnson’s Sizzling 67 Grabs Lead at 5th U.S. Senior Women’s Open

What looked like it was going to be a table for one at the 5th U.S. Senior Women’s Open turned into an open party. Catriona Matthew took a three-stroke lead into Saturday’s third round at Waverley Country Club, but by day’s end Trish Johnson sat atop a leaderboard that was suddenly crowded by a slew of players that went low in an exciting third round.

After yielding only one round in the 60s over the first 36 holes – a 69 by Matthew on Thursday – Waverley surrendered a 67 by Johnson, 68 by Leta Lindley and 69s by Moira Dunn-Bohls, Patricia Meunier-Lebouc and Silvia Cavalleri as what promises to be a dynamic championship weekend began.

Catriona Matthew, Michelle McGann Grab Early Lead at 5th U.S. Senior Women’s Open

Brilliant skies hugged the Williamette River just south of Portland, Ore., on Thursday as historic Waverley Country Club served as both a stern test of championship skill and a startling reminder of how the U.S. Senior Women’s Open succeeds on so many levels. Most prominent in the opening round was the competitive intensity as Catriona Matthew and Michelle McGann both shot 3-under-par 69 to lead the field of 120 after 18 holes.

Matthew, who includes the 2009 AIG Women’s Open among her 11 professional victories, gave herself an early birthday present – she turns 54 on Friday – with six birdies and three bogeys over an extremely challenging layout, missing only four greens on the day and turning in a rock-solid 29 putts.

Graphite Design Tour AD DI Swings to Victory at BMW Championship

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the BMW Championship was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 85-X Stiff flex hybrid shaft in his Titleist U505 #3 Utility Iron.  The champion’s stellar 4th round score of 61 set a new course record and resulted in his 5th PGA Tour win.

“Congratulations to the 2023 BMW Champion for setting the course record 61 to win the second event of the 2023 FedEx Cup and move to 2nd in the FedEx Cup standings. With seven birdies on the back nine the champion was #1 in driving accuracy and was able to secure his 2nd win of the 2022-2023 PGA Tour Season”, stated Erik Boysen, Vice President of Tour Promotions, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

Shot Scope Debuts New and Improved Pro LX+ Laser Rangefinder

Shot Scope (www.shotscope.com), the golf industry-leader in advanced GPS and shot tracking technology, has once again redefined the rangefinder category in golf by introducing the new and improved PRO LX+, the game’s most advanced laser rangefinder featuring the dynamic combination of GPS-powered distances and Artificial Intelligence for personalized performance tracking.

Today, with research showing that modern golfers rely on multiple GPS devices, players of all levels now have one device – PRO LX+ – that provides all of the on-course technology they need in one system.  The new and improved PRO LX+ system includes three innovative devices which are sold as one unit, the PRO LX+, featuring GPS-powered distances and performance tracking, or individually as the PRO LX Rangefinder and H4 Game Tracker. The key new features of the PRO LX+ include a smaller and more compact design with enhanced stabilization, faster target-lock, a built-in extra strong cart magnet to quickly attach to cart, and an anti-slip comfort stability grip.

Forme Launches Interactive Golf Ace + Polo

Forme®, a human performance company that designs patented posture and recovery wearables to correct alignment and related musculoskeletal disorders, is pleased to announce the launch of its groundbreaking product – Ace+ Polo. The Ace+ Polo is Forme®’s latest and most innovative posture correcting polo, and is specifically designed to be worn while playing golf.

Maintaining perfect posture and body connection are paramount biomechanics to achieving peak performance in golf. The Ace+ Polo is intelligently crafted to address spatial, spinal and scapular muscle memory engagement in golf. This helps ensure golfers maintain optimal alignment, stability, and stamina, naturally and sustainably throughout their exhausting travel and golf schedule. The advanced posture correction technology integrated into the polo discreetly supports and trains the golfer’s neck, back and shoulders. This promotes a natural, ideal set up, with less arm and back tension which helps achieve a more consistent, sustainable swing and putting stroke.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 5th U.S. Senior Women's Open

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 5th U.S. Senior Women's Open.

Play begins Thursday (Aug. 24) and Friday (Aug. 25), at 6,104-yard, par-72 Waverley Country Club.

FootJoy Releases New 2023 Limited Edition Ryder Cup Apparel

FootJoy has announced their new 2023 limited edition 2023 Ryder Cup Collection.

Featuring jackets, hoodies, polos, and sweatshirts for men and women.  This limited edition collection will gear you up and get you ready to cheer on the US team in Rome.

Titleist Radar Capture Technology (RCT) makes TOUR debut at East Lake

Titleist’s groundbreaking Radar Capture Technology (RCT) will be on full display today on the range at East Lake Golf Club, as many of the world’s best dial in their swings for the TOUR Championship.

Developed by Titleist Golf Ball R&D engineers, RCT is an embedded radar reflective technology – currently available on Pro V1, Pro V1x, Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX golf balls – that enhances the data capture of launch conditions in an indoor environment, delivering the most accurate information possible.

Three Tour Titles for Players Using Fujikura

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the #1 driver and wood shaft on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour last week. This included a victory for both tournament winners, who each used all Fujikura driver and wood shafts in their bag on the way to victory.

At the second leg of the FedEx Cup at the BMW Championship, Fujikura was once again the #1 driver and wood shaft for the event. In total, over 42.0% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft with another 38.1% of the field using a Fujikura wood shaft.

Country Club of Buffalo to Host Two USGA Amateur Championships

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that the Country Club of Buffalo (N.Y.) will be the host site for the 2027 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur and the 2032 U.S. Senior Amateur Championships. The club has previously hosted four USGA championships, including the 1912 U.S. Open.

 

“We are thrilled to return to the Country Club of Buffalo to conduct these two national championships,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “The USGA is excited to restore our relationship with this historic club and its enthusiastic community on such a terrific golf course. We know the club and its membership will provide an exceptional experience for our players as they compete for these coveted titles.”