Bridgestone MindSet Testing Data Proves New Visual Technology Leads to Lower Scores

Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, today released the results of MindSet testing with players from a wide range of handicaps. After being available at retail for just six months, Bridgestone conducted in-depth consumer testing to determine if players are saving meaningful strokes with MindSet and exactly how many. The impressive results indicate the vast majority of testers who used the TOUR B with MindSet and the MindSet process improved their scores significantly over the course of just five rounds.

MindSet is a visual technology appearing on Bridgestone’s TOUR B golf balls that is designed to help players separate analytical thoughts from athletic performance by way of an improved pre-shot routine and greater focus at address. Currently it is both the only printed ball technology aimed at lowering scores as well as the only gear in the golf category that addresses mental focus on the course. The outstanding results of the latest consumer MindSet testing are not surprising, as proprietary research done in conjunction with the Spring GPAU survey conducted by Golf Datatech, a Circana Company, indicates 74% of recreational players are interested in developing a new pre-shot routine to quiet their mind and hit more consistent shots.

Golf Pride and Stephen Curry’s UNDERRATED Golf Drop Limited Edition Grip Kit Promoting Equity Access and Opportunity in the Game

Golf Pride, an industry leader in innovation and golf performance equipment, has collaborated with Stephen Curry and his UNDERRATED Golf brand on a limited-edition grip kit that exemplifies their shared commitment to making golf more accessible to young athletes in often overlooked communities.

Over the past two seasons, UNDERRATED Golf has hosted 10 tournaments throughout the US. In that time, UNDERRATED Golf in partnership with its brand partners who understand the vision, help junior athlete golfers gain access to great courses and create a special and inclusive environment.

2024 Ventus Red and Black: Fujikura Completes the VeloCore+ Collection

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, is proud to announce the addition of the 2024 VENTUS Red and VENTUS Black to the VeloCore+ collection. Available globally at Charter Dealers from July 1, 2024.

Building on the success of the recently launched 2024 VENTUS Blue, these two new additions to the acclaimed VENTUS series are engineered with the groundbreaking VeloCore+ Technology, marking a new era of performance for golfers of all skill levels and abilities.

Win an All-Inclusive Trip to Reynolds Lake Oconee

Want to win two rounds of golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee?  Airfare, ground transportation, and lodging all included?  And throw in a fitting at The Kingdom?

Well now you can in the Reynolds Lake Lucky Seven Sweepstakes.

Chambers Bay to host 2028 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball

Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash., has been selected by the USGA as the host site for the 2028 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. This will be the seventh USGA championship awarded to the public golf course in its 17-year history. Chambers Bay is owned by Pierce County and managed by KemperSports. The dates of the event are May 20-24.

The club has previously hosted four USGA championships – the 2010 U.S. Amateur won by Peter Uihlein, the 2015 U.S. Open won by Jordan Spieth, the 2021 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball won by Florida teenagers Kiko Francisco Coelho and Leopoldo Herrera III and the 2022 U.S. Women’s Amateur won by Saki Baba. Chambers Bay will also host the 2027 U.S. Junior Amateur and the 2033 U.S. Amateur. 

World No. 1 Aims for Sixth Win of 2024 in Star Studded Field at TPC River Highlands

The Travelers Championship – scheduled for June 20–23 at TPC River Highlands – will host the top-ranked player in the world, seven of the top eight players in the Official World Golf Rankings, nine of the top 10 players in the FedEx Cup standings and all four Team USA Olympic qualifiers.

“TPC River Highlands was designed to offer interest, balance and variety,” said golf course architect, Bobby Weed. “The New England terrain offers exciting semi-blind and tree-lined holes. Along with holes hugging the Connecticut River, there is excitement at every turn.”

Perfection at Pinehurst for Fujikura

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the #1 driver and wood shaft at the 2024 U.S. Open. Trusted by some of the world’s best golfers at Pinehurst, this was the 3^rd consecutive Major where Fujikura was the #1 driver and wood shaft at the event. 

At the 124^th U.S. Open, Fujikura dominated the field with one of their largest driver and wood shaft counts in a Major Championship. In total, 47.7% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft during the week, with another 41.8% using a Fujikura wood shaft.

Miura Golf Launches Highly Anticipated Forged Wedge Series

Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s finest forged golf clubs, today announced the release of their new forged wedge series.

Five years in the making, the new Y and C grind soles were designed to interact crisply with the turf to enhance contact and encourage consistency. The lie, loft and face progression creates a flawless flow from the hosel through the clubhead. The clean, classic forged wedge look was developed to promote short game confidence for pros and amateurs alike.

How Many Majors Can Bryson DeChambeau Win? Odds For 2024 US Open Winner’s Career

One of golf’s most enigmatic stars in Bryson DeChambeau thwarted Northern Irish supernova Rory McIlroy on the back nine at Pinehurst No. 2 on Sunday to capture the California native’s second career U.S. Open championship and 13th win of his pro golf career.  

Now, DeChambeau has two Majors under his belt (the 2020 and 2024 U.S. Open) and years of golf to go (health permitting), which begs the question of whether the 30-year-old California native's upset across North Carolina sports betting at Pinehurst was the first step in a potential run of wins in the sport’s biggest tournaments.

PXG Battle Ready II Darkness Putters Introduce New Blacked Out Finish in 5 Best Selling Models

PXG has rolled out an eye-catching new look in five of its most sought-after Battle Ready® II Putter models. The new PXG® Battle Ready® II Darkness® Putters present an all-black finish complimented by PXG’s iconic Darkness Insignia. Available in the Bat Attack®, Blackjack®, Brandon®, Closer®, and Hercules® putter designs, these striking putters deliver exceptional consistency and a custom configuration to suit every stroke.

“You spoke. We listened,” said PXG Founder & CEO Bob Parsons. “At the request of our PXG Troops, we are thrilled to introduce a new, smoking-hot finish to our PXG Battle Ready II Collection.”

PUMA Golf Releases Retro Runner Style Teveris G Spikeless Golf Shoes

Meet the TEVERIS G, a new streetwear inspired spikeless golf shoe released by PUMA Golf. This silhouette draws on high-performance aesthetics inspired by PUMA’s 2000s running range but redesigned with an outsole for traction on the golf course, making these sneaks the perfect choice for an athletic, trendy look.

“The TEVERIS G is a lifestyle shoe we drafted from the early 2000s,” said Mike Diaz, Marketing Director, Puma Golf. “That era is trending in fashion and we wanted to deliver a nostalgic, retro shoe for the modern golfer.”

Edel Golf SMS and SMS Pro Irons Review - PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Winner Guest Review

Here's an absolutely fantastic and thorough review from a winner in my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.  This one comes from Kyle (@Just_Peebs on X) on his new custom built Edel Golf SMS and SMS Pro irons.

Kyle is a certified golf nut, an equipment junkie, and always looking to take that next step in his game.  And it sounds like he has done just that with his new SMS and SMS Pro irons.  Kyle says he's "hit some of the straightest and most consistently long irons of my life" and the "distance control with these irons, especially the pro model, is unreal."

10 Things to Know About Round 4 of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst

Bryson DeChambeau held off a charging Rory McIlroy Sunday at Pinehurst to win his second US Open Championship.

Here are 10 things to know about round 4 of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst.

10 Things to Know About Round 3 of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst

Moving Day at Pinehurst No. 2 saw players rise and fall up and down the leaderboard on another steamy day at the 124th US Open.

Here are 10 things to know about round 3 of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst.

10 Things to Know About Round 2 of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst

At the conclusion of Round 2 of the 2024 US Open there were 14 players within 4 shots of the lead at Pinehurst No. 2.  And heading into Moving Day there are even more players with a chance to jump into contention.

Here are 10 things to know about Round 2 of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst.

10 Things to Know About Round 1 of the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst

Round 1 of the 2024 US Open is in the books.  Pinehurst No. 2 showed its teeth as expected.  But there were also a few surprises by rounds end.

Here are 10 things to know about round 1 of the 124th US Open.

Club Champion Driver Fitting Review (Cleveland) - Swing Into Summer With Club Champion Guest Review

The winner of my Swing into Summer with Club Champion driver fitting had himself a day!  081 is clearly a golf nut and as you read his review you can legitimately feel how exciting it was for him.  And to say 081 is a big fan of Club Champion now would be a massive understatement.

081 says his Club Champion fitting was "an amazing experience throughout the entire process," and he gained significant "carry and total distance gains," (almost 22 more yards total) with "consistent and tight dispersion numbers" (nearly twice as tight) even at the end of his fitting when he got a bit tired.

Where to Play Golf If You Want to Live Longer

The sport of golf offers not only entertainment, but also significant health benefits related to longevity. According to a 2009 study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutent, golf can help you live longer, proving that golfers have 40% lower mortality rate than non-golfers, meaning an extra five years of life.

But the longer life span benefit of golf gets even further at Blue Zones: Geographic regions where people tend to live longer lives and have lower rates of chronic diseases.

Fujikura Picks Up 14th Driver Shaft Victory in 2024 at The Memorial Tournament

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the #1 driver and wood shaft at the Memorial Tournament. During a week that included another PGA Tour driver shaft victory, there multiple success stories for Fujikura over the weekend. 

On the PGA Tour at the Memorial Tournament, Fujikura dominated the field as the #1 driver and wood shaft. In total, 47.9% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft during the week, with another 39.7% using a Fujikura wood shaft. 

AI Predicts Rory McIlroy Will Never Win Another US Open

Scottie Scheffler is set to win 124th US Open this year and another three by 2038, whilst Rory McIlroy will never again be crowned the US Open champion, according to Instant Casino's AI Simulation.

Here is who AI thinks will be victorious at the next 20 US Open golf tournaments from now until 2044.

2024 U.S. Open: Typical Winner According to More than 100 Years of Data

Ahead of the 124th U.S. Open Golf Championship, Sportshandle analyzed all of the past winners of the U.S. Open since its inception in 1895 to determine what are the typical traits of a U.S. Open winner – from average age, nationality, height, place of birth, and name to dress code and education.

If you want plan on placing a bet for the upcoming U.S. Open, check out our section on the best betting apps, and should you need some information on how to properly read the odds, here’s a breakdown of what moneyline means in the realms of betting

Callaway Announces New Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 Mini Driver

The all-new Callaway Ti 340 Mini Driver now features the most sophisticated face in Callaway history, the Ai Smart Face, using real player data and advanced machine learning. The Ti 340 Mini Driver is the club to launch higher with more spin and produce a softer landing off the tee.

If you’re a player who is looking for an alternate tee club, the Ti 340 Mini Driver is ideal for you. Designed with shorter shafts and a smaller overall footprint, the mini driver will deliver consistent distance to hit your specific yardage with tight dispersion.

Tee Off With This Club Champion Father’s Day Offer

What better way to say Happy Father’s Day than better golf for Dad? Club Champion, the world’s leading custom golf club fitter, is celebrating dads by offering FREE custom club fittings with a club purchase from June 13-17!

“Many times, it’s not you, it’s the clubs,” said Club Champion founder, Nick Sherburne. “We offer tour-style fittings so you can see what custom clubs can really do for your game.” ​

FootJjoy Releases Red Clay Premiere Series

Experience a new standard of style and craftsmanship with FJ's latest limited edition release, the Red Clay Premiere Series. Drawing inspiration from the storied golf legacy of Pinehurst and the iconic red clay sands of North Carolina, these shoes seamlessly blend tradition with modern innovation and elevated design. 

The Red Clay Premiere Series combines premium construction, modern innovation and unmatched comfort and support with a distinct interpretation on a classic design. Available in the popular Wilcox upper, this exclusive release features a statement making design that marries a clay-colored outsole with a luxurious pebbled leather and a unique navy basketweave saddle.

Payne Stewart Collection Launches This Week

The 25^th anniversary of Payne Stewart’s unforgettable victory at the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort will be commemorated this week when Pinehurst No. 2 course again plays host to our national championship. Stewart’s fashion made him one of the most identifiable players on the PGA Tour and, fittingly, his legacy will again take center stage with the official launch of the Payne Stewart Collection. 

The men’s luxury clothing line will honor the indelible style and grace of one of the game’s most revered figures, whose life was tragically cut short in a plane crash four months after his dramatic victory at Pinehurst. Dubbed the “All-Time Best Dressed Golfer,” Stewart’s influence went beyond his sporting achievements. His personality, charisma, and class left an enduring mark on the world of golf and fashion, now immortalized in a selection of clothing and accessories that capture his iconic look.

Linnea Strom Claims Biggest Comeback Victory in LPGA Tour History

Linnea Strom takes the course by storm, shooting a final round 60 to win her first LPGA Tour event at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

To celebrate Linnea’s win and in honor of Women’s Golf Month, PXG is offering free fittings for women through the end of the month! Book your tour caliber fitting today. Use Code: WGMFREE

Bridgestone Golf Limited Edition Summer Vibin Capsule 2024

In celebration of the the third major of the season in Pinehurst, Bridgestone Golf is dropping their Limited Edition Summer Vibin 2024 capsule.

The curated collection taps the nostalgic feel of the 90's with the patriotic flair of our National Championship. 

PXG Debuts Premium Line of Eye Catching Golf Sunglasses

PXG confirms its first foray into eyewear with a limited-run release of innovative new golf sunglasses. Today, the company revealed two core styles: the trend-driven Oversized Urban Sunglass and the performance-driven Grilamid Sports Goggles, available online and at five premiere PXG retail locations.  

The new PXG unisex sunglasses are more than just a stylish accessory; they offer a competitive advantage on the course. The Oversized Urban Sunglasses are perfect for the professional on the go, pivoting from the car to course and everywhere in between. They are made for everyday use with a durable Italian Mazzucchelli acetate frame and premium German CR-39 ZEISS Lens with innovative anti-reflection technology and UV 400 protection.

Evnroll Announces Father's Day Promotion and Limited Edition Triple Black 38 Tour Spec Product Line

Evnroll, the award-winning putter line featuring patented ‘SweetFace’ Technology, launches a Gift with Purchase Father’s Day promotion and drops a Limited-Edition Triple Black version of the 38 Tour Spec product line.

To celebrate Father’s Day this year, any putter purchased on evnroll.com will include a USA themed Towel, Ball Marker and Tote Bag for free! ($85 value).  Offer runs through June 16, 2024.

PGA Tour Champions Player Tim Petrovic Signs with Edel Golf

Performance golf equipment manufacturer Edel Golf and Tim Petrovic have officially signed a brand partnership to play Edel’s irons, wedges, and putter on the PGA Tour Champions. Petrovic’s staff bag will adorn Edel Golf’s logo and colors.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Team Edel,” said Tim Petrovic. “The technology and adjustability across Edel’s product line is second to none. The team at Edel Golf has been extremely supportive throughout the entire process and I’m excited to put Edel’s SMS and Array technology on full display on the PGA Tour Champions.”

Wilson Golf Announces Addition of New Utility Club to its Franchise Staff Model Irons

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. announces the introduction of the Staff Model RB Utility to help players fill the gap between their shortest fairway wood and their longest iron. The versatility it provides around the golf course makes it a perfect solution for long par threes, reachable-in-two par fives, and even fairway-finding stingers. Three loft offerings will become available for sale on Wilson.com starting Tuesday, July 9.

The Staff Model RB Utility features tour-design specifications with input from Wilson Advisory Staff members like Kevin Kisner and Padraig Harrington, giving it a sleek, thinner topline for a player's appeal.

Callaway Announces New Paradym Ai Smoke Tactical Drivers

Today Callaway Golf has announced their new limited-edition Paradym Ai Smoke Tactical Drivers (available in MAX and Triple Diamond heads).

These drivers feature all the tech and performance benefits of Paradym Ai Smoke – the Ai Smoke Family is currently the #1 Driver in the U.S. this year per Golf Datatech.

Father's Day Gifts for Golfers

With golf season officially here, dads everywhere are starting to take inventory and decide what will be needed to take their game to the next level this summer. 

As you begin to plan for Father’s Day here are a few items to consider from Bushnell.

Now on Tour: New Titleist GT Drivers

For five seasons and counting, Titleist drivers have been the top choice among the world’s best players competing on the PGA TOUR.

Today at the Memorial Tournament, the next generation of TOUR’s most played driver – Titleist GT – will be unveiled by the Titleist Metalwoods R&D team.

Stitch SL2 Air Walker Golf Bag - PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Guest Review

Here's another great guest review from a winner in my  PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas.  This one comes from Shaggy (@Plays4Profit on X) on Stitch SL2 Air Walker Golf Bag.

Shaggy is a looper and carries a lot of bags.  And he says the "SL2 Air Walker is literally the perfect bag."  He also says "it's the lightest bag I've ever picked up, [with] nothing you don't need and everything you do need."

Uswing Pro Series Eagle Prime Golf Sunglasses Review

I first learned about USwing Golf Sunglasses back at the PGA Show in January.  Some big claims calling themselves "The World's Best Golf Sunglasses."  I recently got a pair for my wife and USwing might actually be under-hyping their eyewear.

My wife says they're far and away the best sunglasses she's ever worn (of any kind, golf or otherwise).

Linksoul Dads – Performance Driven Sustainable Style for Golfers and Beyond the Course

This Father’s Day, elevate dad's wardrobe with our curated Linksoul collection.

Combining timeless classics with innovative materials, these pieces deliver style, comfort, and versatility for any occasion.

Garia Ultra-Luxury Craftmanship and High-Performance Street Legal Cars Featured by CNN

Garia®, the world’s first and only luxury golf and leisure car brand, is excited to announce a recent CNN feature highlighting Garia as a company driven ‘to put the art in golf cart.’ The feature “These hyper-luxury golf carts can be driven on the road,” sheds light on how Garia was founded to offer the aesthetics, luxury and performance with the high-end personalized style features to satisfy the discerning customer looking to experience the best. 

The feature walks through how Garia achieved its mission to fulfill the lifestyle demands of its exclusive customer base by reinventing the golf car and engineering head-turning, sport vehicle styling, performance capability and complete customization options as the Garia standard. 

The Origins of Mike Strantz's Masterpiece at Caledonia

 In April 1993, nine months before Caledonia Golf & Fish Club was set to open, Doc Lachicotte took a local reporter on a tour of the property.

“Beautiful, isn’t it?” Lachicotte, who was part of the course’s ownership group until his passing at the age of 95 in 2022, told the Sun News. “We want to keep it that way.” 

RTJ II To Rediscover the History-Rich Cotton Bay Club in The Bahamas

Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II) has been awarded the commission to design a new golf course for Cotton Bay Club on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas.

The original Cotton Bay Golf Club was part of Pan Am founder Juan Trippe’s ambitious Cotton Bay Club. In 1959, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Trippe created a new golf destination on a remote stretch of pristine sand and sea on the island’s southern shore. Very quickly, the club was a hit, becoming a favorite for golf in the islands and hosting “Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf.” The course and resort closed following a hurricane in 2005, but the same adventurous spirit has been rekindled by the Cotton Bay Holdings Group, which has assembled a global team, including RTJ II, to create a brand-new world-class golf destination.

Newton Golf Shafts Introduces a Weekly Motion Driver Performance Pool Program for PGA TOUR Champions Players

Sacks Parente Golf Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPGC) (“SPG” or the “Company”), a technology forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products, including putters, golf shafts, golf grips, and other related accessories, announces the launch of a Weekly Performance Pool program for players on the PGA TOUR Champions using Newton Motion driver shafts. 

The incentive program offers the opportunity for players on the PGA TOUR Champions to compete for prize money based on their individual performance with the Newton Motion shaft in their driver at any given tournament. Unlike traditional prize structures, participants will only compete against others within the pool, enhancing the excitement and camaraderie among players swinging a Newton Motion driver shaft.

The PGAPappas Podcast - Episode 5: Dan Feeney - Senior Director of Biomechanics and Research at the BOA Performance Fit Lab

Dan Feeney is the Senior Director of Biomechanics and Research at the BOA Performance Fit Lab and if you think you know BOA just wait until you listen to this episode.  Dan joins The PGAPappas Podcast and takes us down the rabbit hole of all things BOA.

We talk about what the BOA Fit System is really all about, the massively extensive testing BOA does to achieve unequaled BOA comfort and performance benefits, and a lot more.

Chery Hills Country Club Names Veteran PGA Club Pro Bryan Nicholson as the Club's Eighth Head Professional

Cherry Hills Country Club, one of America’s most historic golf clubs and a 15-time major championship host site, has selected decorated PGA club professional Bryan Nicholson to become just the eighth head professional in the club’s 102-year history. Nicholson will oversee all golf operations, including tournaments, events and outings, membership programming, instruction, and merchandising.

“I couldn’t be more pleased to have Bryan join our management team and lead the storied golf operation here at Cherry Hills,” said Lance Sabella, CCM Chief Operating Officer for Cherry Hills.

Let Freedom Swing: PXG Unveils All New Stars and Stripes Collection

PXG, a global research and development company dedicated to creating the world’s finest golf equipment, accessories, and apparel, has deployed an all-new Stars & Stripes Collection. Boasting a variety of on-course accessories, the new collection underscores the company’s American roots and pride in country through a patriotic color palate and distinctive patterns.

With a fresh twist on its classic red, white, and blue designs, the new wave of the Stars & Stripes gear from PXG is comprised of four high-performance hat styles, headcovers, a golf towel, and a ball marker. The collection will also feature an all-new hybrid stand bag that will be released for purchase in time for Independence Day golf festivities. The bag will debut on tour ahead of the consumer launch during the U.S. Women’s Open and will subsequently appear on the PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour.

NBC Sports to Present Coverage of Eight USGA Championships this Season Beginning with U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club

NBC Sports will present more than 350 hours of live exclusive USGA championships coverage in 2024 across NBC, Peacock, USA Network and GOLF Channel, beginning Thursday, May 30, with the first round of the 79th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally from Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pa.

 

This year’s presentation features coverage of eight USGA Championships including the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & C.C. (Course No. 2) June 13-16 on NBC, USA Network and Peacock.

Swing into Summer with Club Champion Driver Fitting and Custom Fit Driver of Your Choice Giveaway - Club Champion Driver Fitting Review

Golf season is heating up and I want to heat up your driver game to an entirely new level this year.

I'm calling it Swing into Summer with Club Champion.  And I'm hooking someone up with a free driver fitting at Club Champion and custom driver of your choice!

Callaway Announces New Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond MAX Driver

Callaway Golf has announced the new Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond MAX Driver.

The Triple Diamond MAX blends the benefits of MAX construction with the workability and control of Callaway's Triple Diamond design.

CBS Uses GOLFTEC’S Optimization to Analyze Swings of Xander Shauffele and Other Recent PGA Championship Winners

GOLFTEC, the world leader in game improvement, was featured prominently during the CBS broadcast of the PGA Championship, to showcase the unique swing elements of each of the last eight PGA Championship winners — including first-time major champion Xander Schauffele.

Analysis focused on how players generate power and consistency — including Schauffele’s shaft angle at contact, Rory McIlRoy’s head tilt to support power generation, and a comparison of wrist angle at the top of the swing among the previous seven champions.

Koivun Wins 2024 Ben Hogan Award Presented by PNC Bank

The Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, Friends of Golf (FOG) and Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) have announced that Auburn freshman Jackson Koivun is the recipient of the 2024 Ben Hogan Award presented by PNC Bank. 

Koivun joins Rickie Fowler of Oklahoma State in 2008 as the only freshmen ever to win the Ben Hogan Award. Koivun also is the first Auburn player to win the honor at Colonial Country Club. William Blackmon won the Ben Hogan Trophy in 1994 at Bel-Air Country Club.

Bushnell Golf Unveils Phantom 3 Slope Handheld GPS

Bushnell Golf, the definitive #1 brand in golf distance measuring devices, today unveiled its latest golf GPS device, the Phantom 3 Slope. A revamped version of Bushnell Golf’s handheld golf GPS, the Phantom 3 Slope features a large, easy-to-read touchscreen display, offering golfers slope compensated distances at a touch.

Building off the success of the previous model, the Phantom 3 features several new features including slope compensated distances, auto-prompt score entry, auto course and hole recognition, a round timer and an odometer. With the Phantom 3 Slope, golfers can enjoy the ease and convenience of accurate GPS distances around the course. Ideal for both cart riders and walkers, the device features an integrated BITE magnetic cart mount and belt clip accessory.