Ryan Fox Storms to Victory at BMW PGA Championship

Overcoming a three shot deficit and triple bogey early in his round, it was Ryan Fox who edged out the deep field in Wentworth for his first Rolex Series win at the DP World Tour’s flagship BMW PGA Championship. Fox plays a full bag of Srixon/Cleveland Golf clubs and the Z-STAR XV golf ball.

Fox came into Wentworth in good form, coming off a T-3 finish at last week’s Horizon Irish Open and continued his strong play carding all four rounds in the 60s. A final round 5-under 67, which included six birdies on his back nine, sealed the win by one stroke finishing at 18-under and earning his fourth win on the DP World Tour. He spoke about his past struggles at this tournament and finally being able to break through.

New PXG 0317 T Irons Round Out PXG’s Iron Offerings Geared to the Specific Needs of Elite Players

New PXG 0317 T Irons bring PXG's proprietary hollow-body, injection-molded technology to the ranks of the elite player. Featuring a new stabilizing S CORTM polymer core, the new 0317 T Irons combine a tour blade’s playability and high spin performance with technology engineered to improve forgiveness, distance control, and overall consistency.

PXG 0317 T Irons are three times forged from 8620 soft carbon steel. The forging process creates a tight crystalline grain structure that delivers a pure resonance and extremely solid feel at impact. Then, the external body of the irons is CNC milled to ensure every surface, curve, and angle is produced to exact specifications. Finally, the irons undergo a precise robotic polishing process to ensure consistent geometries and a flawless finish on every club, nobody does all of this but us.  Hit them once and you’ll know why we do it.

Fortinet Champion Relies on Graphite Design Tour AD

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the Fortinet Championship, held at the Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, CA was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8-TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex wood shaft in his Ping G430 MAX #5 metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 85-X flex hybrid shaft in his Ping i210 #3 Iron.

The champion shot a 4-day score of 68, 64, 67, 68 resulting in a score of 21 under par to claim his first PGA Tour Victory.

The Sea Pines Resort Earns Awards

The Sea Pines Resort has won three recent awards, solidifying its position as one of the finest golf destinations in the world.

First, the Resort has been named one of the “Top 100 Resorts in the World” by GOLF Magazine, one of only 28 domestic resorts to receive this recognition. This award recognizes the resort’s dedication to providing an unparalleled stay-and-play experience.

Duca del Cosma Wildcat Golf Shoes Review -PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

This guest review is from Jeannette (@JMKramer_04 on twitter) on her new Duca del Cosma Wildcat golf shoes.  Jeannette was one of the winners in my recent Duca del Cosma giveaway.

You guys know how much I love Duca del Cosma and it sounds like Duca has a new fan in Jeannette.  She calls her new Wildcats "super comfortable," and says she "can't wait to purchase a second pair!"

Titleist TSR2 Driver Review - Play With Pete Invitational from Scioto Country Club (Brady)

This guest review is from Brady (@BradyEvans317 on twitter) on his new Titleist TSR3 driver.  Brady 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.

I was excited for the gents because you already know how impressed I am with the entire Titleist TSR driver lineup.  And they were going to put their own TSR drivers to a championship level test at Scioto.  What I didn't expect was just how much they were going to love these drivers.  Brady is a golfer to his core and he says the "TSR2 has renewed my enjoyment for the game," calling it "hands down the best driver I have ever hit."."

Stewart Hagestad in Rarified Air with Third U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, Earns 2024 U.S. Open Exemption

Look up the players who have won the same USGA championship three or more times and it is a veritable who’s who of luminaries. Names such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Bob Jones, Mickey Wright, Annika Sorenstam, Hollis Stacy, Juli Inkster, JoAnne Carner and Carol Semple Thompson are among the game’s most legendary players. Even lesser-known amateurs such as Ellen Port, Lewis Oehmig, Meghan Stasi, Sarah Lebrun Ingram, Carolyn Cudone, Carl Kauffmann, Alexa Stirling and Glenna Collett Vare have all duplicated that remarkable feat.

Add Stewart Hagestad to that list.

Kimberly Dinh Wins U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur and Earns 2024 U.S. Women's Open Exemption

It was a tale of two nines at Stonewall for the championship match of the 36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, as Kimberly Dinh, of Midland, Mich., overcame a 3-down deficit to stun 2017 champion Kelsey Chugg and earn her first USGA title.

"In college, I never really played in any USGA events, mostly because by the time the summer came around, I was burned out and I didn't want to travel. So having an opportunity to compete in a USGA championship after grad school, after college, has been awesome, and to win it, just incredible.”

Club Champion Opens New Vancouver Studio

Custom golf club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of its new fitting studio, located at Ace Performance Center, 5660 Cedarbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. This studio marks the first fully Club Champion-branded store in Canada after their acquisition of Tour Experience Golf (TXG) in 2022. The studio is open and accepting fitting appointments.

Club Champion fits, sells, and builds custom golf clubs using brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, Golf Pride, and many more. The company delivers a Tour-level fitting that produces longer, more accurate shots with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate for golfers of any ability level.

42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship - Meet the Semifinalists

The 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship two semifinal matches begin on Thursday will at 7 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. EDT, followed by the first 18 of the 36-hole championship match, which is scheduled for noon.

Here's a deeper look at the four semi-finalist who remain.

Stewart Hagestad Advances to U.S. Mid-Amateur ​​​​​​​Semifinals for a Fifth Time

Just when it looked like the 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur had rolled a bunch of 7s and was on a heater in terms of no weather suspensions, Mother Nature stepped in and delivered snake-eyes.

At least the morning Round-of-16 matches at water-logged Sleepy Hollow Country Club managed to get completed before an unexpected afternoon storm popped up, dumping nearly a half-inch of rain to a course that received nearly the same amount from an early morning system that threatened to alter an already heavily adjusted schedule.

Dinh, Chugg set for final battle at Stonewall

Round of 16. Quarterfinals. Finalist.

That’s been Kimberly Dinh’s progressive journey in her three U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship appearances, and this time, she hopes she’s not quite done yet.

ECCO Golf Unveils All-New BIOM TOUR and Innovative Updates as Part of AW23 Collection

ECCO Golf, leaders in golf footwear innovation, has released the all-new ECCO BIOM® TOUR in addition to a variety of striking updates to its mainstay products as part of its latest lineup for the fall and winter seasons.

An eye-catching addition to the new range, ECCO BIOM® TOUR features ECCO GOLF’s pioneering BIOM® NATURAL MOTION® technology with ECCO’s spiked sole design. The Pivix spikes incorporated into ECCO BIOM® TOUR are combined with additional grooves on the outsole, ensuring excellent traction and stability throughout the swing, while the waterproof membrane keeps feet dry and comfortable in wet weather. In addition, the soft, ultra-light PHORENE™ midsole delivers bounce and energy return.

Tour Edge Announces New Forged Exotics Wingman Wedge Series with Inspiration from Bernhard Langer

Tour Edge has announced their all-new Exotics Wingman Wedge Series featuring three different grinds available in five total bounces.

The design goals behind the milled Wingman Wedge were to produce one of the most performance-based forged wedges in the game and Tour Edge’s most advanced wedge to date.

Stewart Hagestad Wins Epic Match with Mark Costanza to Advance to Round of 16 at U.S. Mid-Amateur

It was a quiet Tuesday at the 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. While there was plenty of noise on the classic C.B. Macdonald design – the usual chatter among players, caddies, officials and spectators – there wasn’t any crackling of thunder or loud blasts from airhorns. Nobody from the USGA mentioned the words delay, suspension or dangerous situation, and the on-site meteorologist didn’t need minute-by-minute consultations with officials for the first time since the championship commenced on Saturday.

Translated: the story was golf, not precipitation, squeegees or electricity.

36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur – Meet the Quarterfinalists

The U.S. Women's Mid-Am quarterfinals begins tomorrow morning and will be followed immediately by the two semifinal matches.

Here's a closer look at the eight players who remain.

Lauren Greenlief Secures Fifth Trip to U.S. Women’s Mid-Am Quarterfinals

 And then there were two.

In a week that started with ten U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur champions in the 132-player field, all of whom made it to match play, there are two remaining as the 36th iteration of the championship heads into its quarterfinals.

Chris Zambri Named Head Coach of U.S. National Development Program

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Pepperdine Associate Head Coach Chris Zambri has been named the first head coach in the history of the United States National Development Program (USNDP). He will begin Nov. 1.

Zambri will be tasked with leading the overall direction of the USNDP’s National Team program as well as providing support and guidance to the elite golfers selected to represent their country in international competition and as part of the national teams. In his role, Zambri will oversee and lead the day-to-day coaching operations, including playing a key role in developing a network of qualified coaches at the regional and state levels to support the USNDP’s mission of identifying and developing American golf talent. Zambri will also work closely with Senior Player Development Advisor Dr. Beth Brown to create an elite golf program designed to expose athletes to the physical, technical and mental loads required to compete successfully at the highest levels of the sport.

Prairie Dunes Country Club to Host 2029 U.S. Senior Open and 2032 U.S. Senior Women’s Open

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Prairie Dunes Country Club, in Hutchinson, Kan., will be the host site for the 2029 U.S. Senior Open and 2032 U.S. Senior Women’s Open. They will be the ninth and 10th USGA championships held at the club and the first since 2006.

“The USGA is pleased to reunite with Prairie Dunes Country Club and continue what has been a long and mutually beneficial partnership that began nearly 60 years ago,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “We know that Prairie Dunes, its surrounding community and the entire state of Kansas will be thoroughly engaged in hosting the best senior players from around the world. In addition, Prairie Dunes remains committed in its support of both amateur and professional competition.”

Minjee Lee Wins Kroger Queen City Championship for Ninth LPGA Title

Earning her first victory of the season in a thrilling playoff, Minjee Lee was able to close out the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati for her ninth LPGA Tour title playing a full bag of Srixon/Cleveland golf clubs and Z-STAR golf ball.

Holding the 54 hole lead by two strokes after a scorching 7-under 65 in round three, Lee carded a final round 1-under par 71 to force her way into a playoff. After two pars on the first playoff hole, the competitors headed to the 18th for a second time where Lee capitalized on her approach shot, hitting it to three feet and securing the birdie. After the round, she spoke about her resilience in key moments and the ability to close tournaments.

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.