2024 US Junior Amateur Championship Round of 64 Match Play Results

Under the mostly cloudy and occasionally rainy skies, one particular match was more than just a blip on the radar. In a test of endurance on the famed South Course at Oakland Hills Country Club, Trevor Gutschewski and Rich Wills battled for 23 grueling holes on “The Monster.” 

Gutschewski, a Florida Gators commit, chomped his way to an early lead with three birdies, building a 4 up lead through eight holes against Wills, a future Clemson Tiger. Wills quickly fought his way back and finally evened the match with a clutch par save on 18 to force extra holes. 

“He [Rich Wills] hit a ton of good shots on the back nine and brought himself back in it,” said Gutschewski. “I hit a bad drive in the bunker on 18 and made bogey, so we went to extra holes. I just figured, ‘win the next hole and you’re done.’” 

On the 19th hole, Gutschewski was faced with his first of two do-or-die putts. With Wills in close after a flagged approach shot, Gutschewski stared down a 30-footer from off the green and drained it. Then on the 22nd hole, Wills stepped up and poured in a 15-footer for birdie, yet again putting the pressure solely on Gutschewski. The Omaha, Neb. native delivered, curling in a putt just inches inside Wills’ to keep himself afloat. 

“I was just trying to stay in the moment and make it to the next hole,” said Gutschewski. “It’s always nice to see those drop and to know you’re still alive.” 

Overall, the pair tied three of the first four extra holes with birdies, before Gutschewski closed out the match with a par on the 5th hole. The son of PGA Tour player Scott Gutschewski, Trevor will face medalist Blades Brown in tomorrow’s Round of 32.  

“It feels good right now,” said Gutschewski. “It didn’t feel very great on the back nine, but it’s always good to come away with the win regardless.” 

The top-seeded Brown was able to pull away from No. 64 Alex Huang to advance. In a match that didn’t see more than a 1 up lead until the 14th hole, Brown turned on the jets down the stretch to secure a 3 and 2 victory. 

“[Alex] was hitting fairways and applying pressure on me,” said Brown. “He was doing what he was supposed to be doing, and I was not doing what I was supposed to be doing. Then the back nine I turned it on a little bit, got some momentum and flew with it.

On Tuesday, Brown joined only Tiger Woods and Bobby Clampett in having secured medalist honors at both the U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Amateur. Brown earned his U.S. Amateur medalist position last summer at Cherry Hills Country Club in suburban Denver, Colo. 

Miles Russell, who became the youngest golfer ever to make a cut on the Korn Ferry Tour earlier this year, took care of business with a conceded victory over Hamilton Coleman of Martinez, Ga. Russell was 5 up through 10 holes when Coleman retired due to a back injury. The U.S. National Junior Team member also made his first PGA Tour start last month at the nearby Rocket Mortgage Classic.  

“It’s a good match play course. There are a lot of birdies to be made, you just need to be careful,” said Russell. “I don’t know what the weather looks like the rest of the week, but if there’s no rain, I think it can get a little crispy and it can get fun.” 

Luke Colton, who came into his second U.S. Junior Amateur with seven top-five finishes this year, including wins in the Byron Nelson Junior Championship and the Terra Cotta Invitational, jumped out to a 4 up lead through the turn on University of Notre Dame commit Pavel Tsar.  

“I was playing really smart golf,” said Colton, about his front nine lead. “I was putting it in play and giving myself a few birdie putts and making them. Just knowing when to play aggressive and when to put it in the middle of the green was important.”  

However, the future Golden Domer hung tough and fought throughout the back nine, eventually forcing extra holes with a par on the 18th. Colton was able to eventually close the door with a birdie on the 20th hole. 

“I’m just kind of overwhelmed right now,” said Colton. “I had a few chances to win out there, but I was able to pull it together down the stretch. I’m just glad I was able to come out with the victory.” 

Joshua Bai, last year’s runner-up, was able to outlast Brayden Miller, 3 and 2. Bai jumped out to a 2 up lead after two holes and never trailed for the duration of the match. 

What’s Next

The Round of 32 will take place on Thursday at 7 a.m. EDT, followed by the Round of 16 at 1 p.m. Friday’s quarterfinal matches are scheduled for 7 a.m., with the semifinals to follow at noon. The 36-hole final on Saturday will begin at 8 a.m. Peacock will stream the semifinals and afternoon portion of the championship match with Golf Channel re-airing the broadcast on tape delay. Steve Burkowski will anchor the broadcast. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend. Fan information can be found at usga.org.

Notable

The No. 1 seed (Brown) in the U.S. Junior Amateur won a first-round match for the 21st consecutive time. The last time the top seed lost was in 2002 when Jarred Texterfell to Shane Sigsbee, 2 up, at Atlanta Athletic Club’s Highlands Course.

The 13-for-9 playoff for the final spots in the match-play draw lasted one hole and less than an hour. Alex Huang, from Plano, Texas, garnered the 64th and final spot. Jaxon Bandelier nearly aced his tee shot, leaving himself an 8-inch tap-in birdie. The playoff was conducted on the North Course’s par-3 10th hole.  

12 players reached match play in both 2023 & 2024 – Kihei Akina, Joshua Bai, Jake Birdwell, Luke Colton, Edan Cui, Billy Davis, Gerardo Gomez, Henry Guan, Chase Kyes, Jay Leng Jr., Brooks Simmons and Tyler Watts. 

Fifteen countries were represented in the match bracket. They are: United States of America (45), People's Republic of China (4), France (2), New Zealand (2), Australia (1), Canada (1), Chinese Taipei (1), Czech Republic (1), Hong Kong China (1), Mexico (1), Republic of Ireland (1), Republic of Korea (1), Ukraine (1), Vietnam (1), Wales (1). The average age was 16.92. 

Lev Grinberg, who advanced with a 6 and 5 victory over Hsuan-Yi Chen, carded an albatross on the par-5 12th hole by holing a 5-iron from 242 yards. It is the second double-eagle in U.S. Junior Amateur championship history (Travis Vick, eighth hole, 2018, Baltusrol – Upper).  

Billy Davis, fresh off a semifinal run last year at Daniel Island Club, beat Zack Swanwick, 4 and 3, to advance. Davis, who will join his twin sister, Anna, at Auburn University in the fall, Monday-qualified for the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico last November where he made his PGA Tour debut. 

Chase Hughes, who is the youngest player in match play (14 years, 3 months, 7 days), survived with a 1 up victory over Cayse Morgan. Hughes sealed his spot in tomorrow’s Round of 32 with a par on the last after Morgan was unable to get up-and-down. 

Xihuan Chang, the highest-ranked player in the field, according to WAGR (No. 57), advanced by beating Ayden Fynaut, 4 and 3. Chang, from the People’s Republic of China, has won two China Golf Association (CLPGA) events this year and finished runner-up at the China Amateur Open. 

Quotable

“He [Rich Wills] hit a ton of good shots on the back nine and brought himself back in it. I hit a bad drive on 18 in the bunker and made bogey so went to extra holes. I just figured, ‘win the next hole and you’re done.’” – Trevor Gutschewski, on his mindset heading into extra holes, after relinquishing a 4 up lead 

“The crowd was great. They came out even with the rain this morning, they still showed up.” – Miles Russell 

“[The South Course] is amazing. It’s one of the best courses I’ve ever played. It’s just a great championship venue for the USGA and it’s an honor to play. I just hope to play a few more rounds here.” – Luke Colton 

“It’s going to be a shot I remember all my life. I switched clubs; went from a 6-iron to a 5-iron. I had been hitting it good all day and as soon as I hit it, it came off unbelievably good off the clubface. It was tracking in the air, and it pitched, and the ball started rolling, rolling, and it just disappeared. Everyone put their hands up and started screaming. It was a moment of happiness.” – Lev Grinberg, on his albatross on the par-5 12th hole 

“They are some dogs. I know I’m going to have to play a couple of them coming in, so I’m ready.” – Blades Brown, on the other U.S. National Junior Team members advancing to the Round of 32

Three-Time U.S. Ryder Cup Team Member is Captain Keegan Bradley’s First Appointment

United States Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley today named Webb Simpson as one of his Vice Captains for the 45th Ryder Cup, which will be played September 26-28, 2025, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

Simpson is the first Vice Captain to be appointed by Bradley, who was named Captain of the U.S. Team on July 8. Additional Vice Captains will be announced at a later date.

PUMA Golf x Arnold Palmer Collection Offers Iconic Styles and Women's Fashion

When we think of iconic golf and legendary style, the first name that comes to mind is The King, Arnold Palmer. Known as much for his exquisite taste as his iconic golf legacy, nobody embodies the “star,” persona more than Arnie himself.

To celebrate The King’s legacy, PUMA Golf is dropping a second PUMA Golf x Arnold Palmer Collection lineup for ’24.

Known for the phrase, “You must play boldly to win,” Mr. Palmer wasn’t afraid to push boundaries on and off the course, and The PUMA x Arnold Palmer Collection captures the excellence of golf’s global icon and embodies the essence of Mr. Palmer’s legacy.

NGF Mid-Year Update: Worldwide Golf Course Developmen

The National Golf Foundation (NGF) maintains the definitive database of more than 37,600 golf courses globally, with a team of researchers continually verifying the operational status of every golf facility worldwide. NGF’s database team also tracks projects under development, an increasingly challenging task for a game played in 207 countries and territories.

The U.S. currently has by far the most courses in various stages of development.

Topgolf Names Erin Chamberlin as Chief Operating Officer

Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf has announced that Erin Chamberlin has been named its new Chief Operating Officer beginning July 22. Chamberlin joins the company from PENN Entertainment Inc., the largest provider of gaming entertainment in North America, where she served as a Senior Vice President of Regional Operations since 2019.

In her new role, Chamberlin will be responsible for Topgolf’s globally owned and operated venue experience, including the Player experience, operational excellence, Topgolf technology, food and beverage innovation, supply chain and culinary operations. She will be a part of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to Topgolf CEO Artie Starrs.

LINKSOUL x Sunday Golf Limited Edition Collaboration

A cool collaboration has just been announced between two San Diego-based brands LINKSOUL and Sunday Golf.  This partnership began with casual conversations at the PGA Show in Orlando, revealing shared values and a mutual desire to create something special together.

The result? The new Loma and El Camino stand bags.

Titleist Presents: Searching for Spin - The Story Behind Titleist RCT Golf Balls

Titleist, the #1 ball in golf, presents “Searching for Spin | The Story Behind Titleist RCT Golf Balls.” The short film showcases Titleist’s golf ball R&D team and the process of creating Titleist Radar Capture Technology, a unique breakthrough in golf ball technology that allows for accurate and reliable indoor golf shot data.

Constant innovation is the driving force behind the creation of all new Titleist golf balls and equipment. With Titleist RCT, the drive to create was tied to a common problem facing golfers. Indoor golf was growing at a rapid pace, but there were data points that proved impossible to measure accurately indoors – specifically spin.  

Duca Del Cosma to Reveal its New 2025 Spring/Summer Collection at the Upcoming PGA Buying Summit Frisco

Duca del Cosma, the luxury Italian brand known for merging fashion with advanced golf shoe technology, will unveil its 2025 Spring/Summer Collection (SS25) at the 2024 PGA Buying and Education Summit Frisco. The event will take place from July 29th to July 31st at the Omni Frisco Resort at PGA Frisco.

The award-winning Italian lifestyle brand and golf shoe trendsetter, Duca del Cosma, developed the new and distinctive SS25 Collection with three key markers in mind: comfort, fitting, and value. They built upon their existing and highly popular lines while also introducing new and exciting styles that push creative and technical boundaries.

Oakland Hills Next 100 Project to Backdrop 76th U.S. Junior Amateur

The field of 264 players competing in the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur will tee off Monday surrounded by steel beams of Oakland Hills Country Club's future clubhouse.

The Club’s "Next 100 Project" has briefly paused to host the USGA championship, featuring the world’s best players under 19. The project includes the development of a new world-class clubhouse for members and guests.

76th U.S. Junior Amateur: Inside the Field

The 76th U.S. Junior Amateur kicks off next Monday from Oakland Hills Country Club.

Here's a look inside the field at the 264 golfers competing on the North and South course.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship from Oakland Hills Country Club

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, Monday (July 22) and Tuesday (July 23), at 7,303-yard, par-70 Oakland Hills Country Club’s South Course and at 6,808-yard, par-70 Oakland Hills Country Club’s North Course, in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

The U.S. Junior Amateur consists of 36 holes of stroke play on July 22 and 23, after which the 264-player field will be reduced to the low 64 scorers. There will be six rounds of match play, starting July 24. The quarterfinals and semifinals are slated for Friday, July 26. The championship is scheduled to conclude with a 36-hole final on Saturday, July 27, starting at 8 a.m. EDT. The U.S. Junior Amateur champion receives a full exemption into the 2025 U.S. Open Championship.

PING Advances Prodi G Junior Clubs

Engineered with the score-lowering technologies of its adult line and inspired by its on-going commitment to introduce more juniors to the game, PING announced today the next generation of its custom-fit, custom-built Prodi G junior clubs. The new Prodi G clubs are available for custom fitting and pre-order at authorized PING golf shops around the world and on ping.com beginning today.

Along with performance improvements throughout the set, the company is introducing WebFit Junior, a web app that recommends club specifications and set makeup based on the answers to a few questions about the junior player.

152nd Open Championship - Royal Troon Official Players Yardage and Green Book

How can you not be romantic about The Open Championship?  The champions and personalities who've won the Claret Jug.  The history behind The Open as the oldest golf tournament in the world.  And this year a return to Royal Troon for the first time since 2016.

One of the great things about being credentialed for major championships is I get to share things with all of you that you might not otherwise get to see or learn about.  And like I have each of the last four Open Championships, I've got the official players yardage and green books from the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon.  Yup, the exact same yardage and green books players will be using this week to share with all of you.

Panmure Golf Club a Must Play on Your Next Scotland Golf Trip

American golfers naturally gravitate to Scotland as one of their top bucket list destinations. The home of golf features such iconic golf experiences as The Old Course at St. Andrews, Royal Dornoch, Muirfield, Prestwick, North Berek, Carnoustie Golf Links, and the site of The Open Championship this week, Troon, to name a few.

While these historic venues top any golfer’s list, Scotland is also home to hundreds of other wonderful under-the-radar courses that are rich in history and provide an authentic Scottish golf experience. One of those must-plays is Panmure Golf Club, located only 1.5 miles from Carnoustie and a 45-minute drive from St. Andrews.

Motocaddy Expands US Sales Team with Key New Hires

Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric caddy brand, has expanded its sales team in the U.S.

Five new hires across the country reflects the brand’s growing popularity and extensive market progression over the past 12 months.

Callaway Apparel ambassador Harry Hall Captures First PGA tour Victory at the ISCO Championship

Callaway Apparel, a leading name in golf apparel innovation, is proud to congratulate Harry Hall on capturing his first PGA TOUR title with a dramatic chip-in on the third playoff hole at the ISCO Championship.

The victory secures Hall’s PGA TOUR card for the next two years while also earning him exemptions into the 2025 editions of The Sentry, THE PLAYERS Championship, and the PGA Championship. Hall, who earned 300 FedExCup points for the victory, moved up to 80th in the season-long points race.

Ernie Els Captures First Senior Major Championship at Kaulig Companies Championship

Ernie Els’ historic career adds another chapter, as the South African emerged victorious at the Kaulig Companies Championship for his first major victory on the PGA TOUR Champions.

Playing some of his best golf at age 54, the XXIO Global Ambassador showed no signs of slowing down this week. After shooting even par in the opening round, Els made his big move on Saturday with a 64 to catapult him up the leaderboard. From there, he did just enough on Sunday with a 68 to finish the tournament at 10-under and edge his opponents by one. Els secured his third win of the season and sixth overall on the tour. He is the first PGA TOUR Champions player to reach three victories this season.

PXG Tour Pro Cristobal Del Solar Earns First Korn Ferry Tour Victory and PGA Tour Card

PXG tour professional Cristobal Del Solar dominated The Ascendant to claim his inaugural Korn Ferry Tour victory. The talent golfer concluded the week with two eagles during an outstanding 6-under final round on Sunday to solidify his position in the winner’s circle and earning him his PGA TOUR Card for the 2025 Season.

PXG Founder and CEO, Bob Parsons, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Cristobal’s exceptional performance is a testament to his relentless dedication and extraordinary talent. We are thrilled to join him in celebrating this accomplishment.”

Genesis Scottish Open Winner Played Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the Genesis Scottish Open, held at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-7 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist TSR2 9.0° Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT3 15° Fairway metal wood and Graphite Design Tour AD DI-105 X-Stiff flex hybrid shaft in his TaylorMade Stealth 2 19° Rescue.  The champion’s 2nd career PGA Tour victory came after shooting 67, 65, 63, 67 for a score of 18 under par to win the Genesis Scottish Open by 1 stroke.

“Congratulations to the winner from Scotland.  It was such a dramatic winning birdie and we are so excited he plays Graphite Design Tour AD DI shafts”, stated Wayne Ageno, President, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

NBC Sports Presents 152nd OPEN Championship at Royal Troon Across NBC Peacock and USA Network

NBC Sports surrounds the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, with comprehensive live coverage July 18-21 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network.

In total, NBC Sports will present nearly 50 hours of live championship coverage Thursday-Sunday – and more than 200 hours of live coverage from Royal Troon including featured groups, featured hole and Golf Central Live from The Open studio coverage.

OPEN Championship to Air Live on SiriusXM

SiriusXM will offer listeners nationwide a live broadcast of The 152nd Open when golf’s original championship is played July 18-21 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.

SiriusXM will air 45 hours of live on-course coverage across all four rounds of play on SiriusXM’s The Open Radio channel, which is available to listeners in their cars on channel 92 and on the SiriusXM app. Championship broadcasts will begin on SiriusXM on Thursday and Friday at 2 am ET, and on Saturday and Sunday at 4 am ET, and will continue through the conclusion of each day’s play.

LA Golf Announces New Driver to be Released in 2025

LA GOLF has announced the launch of their first driver set to be released in 2025 and co-designed by Bryson DeChambeau and Jeff Meyer.

"It's time to make your mishits go straight," says two-time U.S. Open Champion golfer Bryson DeChambeau, a founding LA GOLF Partner and the co-inventor of the LA GOLF Driver. "I am so fired up to be able to share the most innovative driver ever made with all golfers in 2025!"

Introducing FJ x Harris Tweed Premiere Series

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, has once again renewed its partnership with Harris Tweed Hebrides to introduce a footwear range titled “The Stamp” Premiere Series.

This limited-edition collaboration boasts a distinctive hand-woven tweed with a ‘basket weave’ pattern, reminiscent of a postage stamp, paying homage to the iconic 8th hole at this year’s Open Championship.

Scotty Cameron Introduces New B3 Triple Black Design LTD Putters

Titleist announces new Scotty Cameron B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters, a special run of classic, playable blade designs crafted in a Tour Black finish.

Inspired by convertible car culture – where a black paintjob, black interior and black soft top signifies a “triple black” color combination – these special release putters feature four of Scotty’s most popular blade configurations, revisited with his own “triple black” design format: a black finish, black shaft, and black grip.

Callaway Opus and Opus Platinum Wedges Review

No matter our skill levels we all want the same thing from our wedges.  We want control, spin, consistency and feel.  A serving of forgiveness is always welcome as well.

And the new Callaway Opus and Opus Platinum wedges not only deliver in each of these performance categories.  Opus also makes legitimate improvements over previous generations of Callaway wedges that add up to a simple reality.

PUMA Golf Releases Fair Isle Capsule in Celebration of the 152nd Open Championship

The Open Championship has always had a unique, traditional style – a mix of lambswool, Cashmere, and wingtip shoes. In celebration of the British Isles-inspired styling of The Open, PUMA Golf is introducing the FAIR ISLE capsule. Rooted in tradition, this collection pays tribute to the oldest golf tournament, blending timeless Scottish craftsmanship with the legacy of links golf.

“We wanted to capture the feeling of being in Scotland for The Open,” said Chris MacNeill, Product Line Management Golf Apparel & Accessories, Puma Golf. “Fair Isle design is named after one of the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland and is a traditional knitting technique and color palette unique to the area.”

Fields Announced for 2024 Olympic Golf in Paris

The International Golf Federation (IGF) has announced the fields for the men’s and women’s Olympic golf competitions at Paris 2024. The men’s Olympic golf competition will take place 1-4 August, while the women will compete 7-10 August. The Olympic golf competitions will be contested at Le Golf National, which annually hosts the FedEx Open de France on the DP World Tour and was the site of the 2018 Ryder Cup. 

Once the Olympic Golf Rankings were finalized on 18 June and 25 June for the men’s and women’s Olympic golf competitions, respectively, each National Olympic Committee (NOC) then began the process of confirming their qualifiers for the competitions by 27 June (5 p.m. US Eastern Time). Past this deadline, all unused quota places were then reallocated as per the Qualification System for golf.

Tim Brown Wins MasterCraft X24 with ACC Hole-in-One on Hole 12

Tim Brown, won a MasterCraft X24 on Friday at the ACC Golf Tournament with his incredible hole-in-one on hole #12!! HERE is the clip from NBC Sports with the boat featured in the background.  

The X24 combines luxury with top-tier features like MasterCraft’s SurfStar System and 4,300lbs of ballast that delivers world-class waves and waves, plus plush seating for 18. It’s designed to entertain, impress, and excel on the water, and is valued at over $200,000.

Dye Designs Group Completes Bunker Renovation Project at The Club at Inverness

Dye Designs Group (DDG) – proud contributor to the Dye family’s golf course architecture legacy for more than 30 years – has completed a significant renovation of all fairway and greenside bunkers at The Club at Inverness in Englewood, Colorado.

The 10-week project was led by Cynthia Dye McGarey, principal architect for DDG and her son, Matt McGarey, the Denver-based firm’s senior design associate.

British Open 2024: Typical Winner Acxording to More Than 150 Years of Data

Ahead of the 152nd British Open, SportsHandle analyzed all of the past winners of the British Open since its inception in 1860 to determine what are the typical traits of a British Open winner – from average age, nationality, height, place of birth, and name to dress code and education.

Going into the tournament, Scottie Scheffler is currently moneyline favorite on many of the best betting apps as of writing.

The Riviera Country Club to host LA28 Olympic Golf Competitions

The International Golf Federation alongside LA28 announced today The Riviera Country Club, annual host of The Genesis Invitational on the PGA TOUR, will welcome the men’s and women’s golf competitions for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. 

“We are honored to work alongside LA28 and the world-renowned Riviera Country Club to host the golf competitions during the 2028 Los Angeles Games,” remarked Antony Scanlon, Executive Director of the International Golf Federation. “The Riviera Country Club will offer a prestigious and continuously challenging backdrop for golf’s most elite players, and we look forward to sharing one of the finest courses with our fans around the world.”

Titleist Introduces New Golf Ball Fitting App

Titleist introduces the new Golf Ball Fitting App, a comprehensive and efficient way for golfers to find the best Titleist golf ball model for their game. The Trackman-compatible app combines individual golfer information with launch monitor data from 12 representative shots with a half-wedge, full-swing pitching wedge, 7-iron and driver with a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball (or a Pro V1 RCT golf ball for limited flight fittings). The result of each shot is fed into a proprietary algorithm developed by data gathered from thousands of Titleist golf ball fittings – ranging from those of Tour players and club professionals to dedicated amateurs – to deliver a Titleist golf ball recommendation. 

“Our goal with the new fitting app is to make golf ball fitting more accessible and convenient,” said Jeremy Stone, Senior Vice President, Golf Ball Marketing and U.S. Sales. “Every day, we see the benefits of golfers finding the right flight, spin and feel for their games, but we also know that selecting the correct model can be difficult without the necessary information or the right process. The Titleist Golf Ball Fitting App gives us the scale to meet more golfers on the fitting tee and provide them an accurate golf ball recommendation that is unique to them.” 

Vokey WedgeWorks Launches A+ Grind Lob Wedges

The new Vokey Design WedgeWorks A+ Grind – a mid-bounce lob wedge that produces a smooth, fast feel through the turf – is now available on Vokey.com. The wedge features a wide, contoured sole and is offered in 58- and 60-degree lofts. 

The A+ Grind is closely related to the Vokey WedgeWorks A Grind. The A Grind was born out of the collaboration between Vokey Tour Representative Aaron Dill and U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy, who was looking for a wedge that moved through firm turf faster than his L Grind. Dill took Ogilvy’s feedback and removed the ribbon on the L grind, resulting in a smoothed-out sole that cut through the ground with less resistance.

Prime Savings on Custom Equipment at Club Champion

Club Champion is offering prime savings for golfers in need of a custom golf club fitting. You can score a 20% bonus card when purchasing a gift card July 15-21! Golfers can also take advantage of $100 full bag fittings and $50 all other fitting types with a club purchase.

“Mid-season isn’t too late for a custom fitting,” said Club Champion founder, Nick Sherburne. “If you have even one round left this season, you should be sure your clubs are optimized for your unique swing.”

Club Champion Adds Five New Brands to Robust Demo Offerings

Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, announced that they have added six new brands to their already extensive brand matrix.

Nineteenth Golf Grips, Vice Golf Clubs, Aretera Shafts, JP Wedges, Newton Shafts, and Axis1 are now available at all Club Champion fittings.

Srixon Tour Staff Player Keegan Bradley Named Captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

In an exciting announcement made by the PGA of America on Monday, Srixon’s Keegan Bradley is set to become the next Captain for 2025’s United States team in the popular U.S. versus European team event held at the famed Bethpage Black in New York.

After earning his PGA TOUR card in 2011, Bradley found success quickly, winning the HP Byron Nelson Championship and soon after the 2011 PGA Championship in a three-hole playoff. Bradley became only the third player to win a major in his first attempt.

Driver Domination in Detroit for Fujikura

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the #1 driver and wood shaft at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Trusted by some of the best in the field, it was another #1 driver, wood and hybrid spot and driver shaft victory on the PGA Tour for Fujikura.

At the Detroit Golf Club, Fujikura dominated the field with another #1 driver and wood shaft combination. In total, 40.9% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft during the week, with another 36.8% in the wood shaft count and 36.8% in the hybrid shaft count.

Club Champion Hires New Chief Marketing Officer

Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, is pleased to announce Colin Hall as their new Chief Marketing Officer. With more than 135 studios worldwide, Hall will be stepping into a leadership role at one of the fastest-growing golf retailers in the world.

Prior to joining Club Champion, Hall served as Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Fusion Education Group, overseeing the company’s sales and marketing brands. Additionally, during his time as Chief Marketing Officer at Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corporation, Hall tripled revenue by focusing on direct-to-consumer strategies.

Pro's Choice Golf Shafts Announce New Graphite Design Tour GC Game Changer for 2025

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announces that the new 2025 Graphite Design Tour AD GC ‘Game Changer’ wood shafts will be available beginning September 6, 2024 through Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. and their Authorized Dealer network in the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada, South America, South Africa, and the UAE.

Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the Graphite Design Tour AD GC ‘Game Changer’ are pearl white with bronze and orange accents and finished with a gloss clear coat.  The Tour AD GC, like the other high performance Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality carbon-fiber materials and are available in 40g R2, R1 and S flex, 50g R2, R1, S and X flex, 60g SR, S, X and TX flex, 70g S, X and TX flex and 80g X flex.

Galvin Green Presents Advances in New Sustainability Review

Leading high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has set out its advances and future goals in a Sustainability Review published today that includes the company’s environmental progress and views of retail partners, suppliers, Tour players and customers on the importance of environmental considerations.

The latest version of the brand’s groundbreaking review showcases its relentless pursuit to produce responsibly sourced, long-lasting golf clothing that offer golfers the very highest levels of performance, while highlighting the fact that more than 80% of garments in the latest collections are produced using sample-tested, bluesign® or Oeko-Tex® Standard 100-approved fabrics.

New Galvin Green Shirt Collection Offers Golfers a Unique Look

The exclusive designs of the latest shirt collection from leading high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green were inspired by flowing DNA molecular structures and offer golfers a selection of super distinctive styles that are sure to stand out on the course this summer.

Crafted to provide top breathability and UV protection in warmer temperatures, the new styles incorporate a series of eye-catching scientific patterns to ensure the shirts continue the sustainable brand’s legacy of challenging traditional golfing conceptions. The all-encompassing men’s collection is comprised of 12 bold designs in an unmatched palette of colors, while six contemporary women’s styles deliver an unrivalled fashionable look.

Hudson National Golf Club Reopens Following Fazio Renovation

Hudson National Golf Club has unveiled its Fazio Design after a year-long closure for an extensive renovation. The club—located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, 40 miles north of New York City and featuring expansive views from high above the Hudson River. The renovation features significant improvements to all 18 greens, every bunker, new grasses and irrigation, and a greater reliance on strategic decision-making, especially by the better player.

A golf-only club from its opening in 1996, Hudson National has long been a favorite of better players in the competitive New York market, and a regular host of area tournaments. The club’s commitment to pure golf has made it a stalwart on Golf Digest’s list of top 100 courses in the U.S.

French Lick Resort to Open New Short Course in Early Fall 2024

French Lick Resort’s championship Pete Dye and Donald Ross courses and 9-hole Valley Links are about to have company with a fourth course set to open at the resort soon.

The Sand Creek Course at French Lick Resort is set to debut in early fall 2024, providing guests a completely new way to enjoy the game. This short course, located adjacent to the Valley Links course and driving range, will feature nine holes ranging between 35 and 90 yards. Golfers can expect to complete the course in about 75 minutes. Clubs and balls will be provided with the greens fee, and guests may use their own clubs if they wish.

Original Penguin Announces LPGA Tour Professional Esther Henseleit as New Brand Ambassador

Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, the renowned lifestyle brand recognized for its timeless style and contemporary flair, today announces the signing of 25-year-old golf professional, Esther Henseleit, as a new brand ambassador. 

“We are honored to welcome Esther to the Original Penguin family,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO and President of Perry Ellis International. “Her passion for golf and her keen eye for style perfectly aligns with our brand values. We continue to celebrate individuals who embody the Original Penguin spirit, and we are confident Esther will resonate with our global audience.”