For the second time ever, Charlotte’s Quail Hollow Club is hosting the PGA Championship, with the course that George Cobb designed hosting one of golf’s premier tournaments from May 15-18.
To get a sense of how expensive it is to attend the year’s second golf major (and a major golf betting event in North Carolina), BetCarolina.com broke down the numbers on how much it’d cost a local versus a visitor to make the trek to Quail Hollow for each of the four tournament rounds.
With the 2025 PGA Championship fast approaching, Under Armour is suiting up its golf roster in a head-to-toe showcase of innovation, precision, and modern style.
Here’s an early look at Under Armour’s PGA Championship scripting – featuring Jordan Spieth in his Grand Slam pursuit, alongside rising stars Maverick McNealy and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen.
Foresight Sports, the industry benchmark for professional-grade launch monitor and golf simulation technology, today announced a collaboration with VESSELⓇ, the leader in premium quality and design innovation for golf bags, to launch a deluxe, custom sling bag. Designed to transport Foresight Sports premium, state-of-the-art launch monitors, the sling bag is built with tour-grade materials and everyday functionality.
Priced at $299, the premium sling bag is custom-designed to perfectly fit Foresight Sports' QuadMAX and GCQuad launch monitors, while also being compatible with the GC3. The bag boasts a sleek, minimalist design, crafted from durable, tour-grade synthetic leather by VESSEL®. A padded main compartment safeguards golfers launch monitors, while additional pockets provide convenient storage for accessories.
True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, today announcedthe opening of True Spec Chicago West, which is located inside The Golf Practice, one of Chicago’s premier golf academies.
This is the latest opening in a growing number of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent venues around the country. True Spec currently partners with The Golf Practice at their popular True Spec Chicago North Shore location in Highland Park.
PXG, the brand known for pushing golf club design to the extreme, is proud to announce the launch of its all-new PXG® Bat Attack® ZT Putter, the latest addition to its revolutionary Zero Torque (ZT) Technology lineup. Combining one of the company’s most iconic mallet designs with advanced engineering breakthroughs, the Bat Attack ZT Putter delivers elite-level performance, total face control, and an unmistakable feel.
The second drop in PXG’s Zero Torque Putter collection, the Bat Attack ZT Putter builds on the momentum of the PXG Allan® Putter. The proprietary design is engineered to minimize face rotation throughout the putting stroke by aligning the shaft axis just above the center of gravity. This eliminates torque and helps golfers maintain a square face without manipulating their stroke.
ECCO GOLF, leaders in golf footwear innovation, is proud to unveil the BIOM H5 RGC, a bold new high-top silhouette created in collaboration with Random Golf Club and inspired by the untamed landscapes of Greenland. At $249, a very limited number of pairs will be available to U.S. customers exclusively through the Random Golf Club website starting today.
The BIOM H5 RGC merges ECCO GOLF’s style and performance innovation with RGC’s mission to unify golfers around the world through storytelling and community. The collaboration will be headlined in a special episode of Adventures in Golf, premiering on May 8, which follows Erik Anders Lang, Timo Vollrath (Global Marketing Manager, ECCO GOLF) and the RGC crew on an expedition to Nuuk Golf Club in Greenland – one of the world’s most remote golf courses.
Titleist introduces Vokey WedgeWorks’ all-new Tour Toe Stamp offering, giving all golfers the opportunity to game Vokey Design SM10 wedges with a unique, tour-inspired look.
The new feature is based on one of the latest trends from the Titleist tour truck. In recent years, Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill began receiving requests from players looking to remove the loft, bounce and grind markings from the sole of their wedges and replace them with a stamped letter: ‘P’ for pitching wedge, ‘G’ for gap wedge, ‘S’ for sand wedge and ‘L’ for lob wedge.
By utilizing PGATour.com’s data, BetCarolina.com wanted to find the anatomy of a PGA Championship winner in order to give us an idea of who to look for at Quail Hollow next week for the 2025 PGA Championship. The data is just from the last 10 PGA Championships to keep the profile current.
BetCarolina has you covered on the latest odds just over a week out from the slam.
Odyssey has announced the new Ai-ONE Max 1 and Max 1 Stripe putters.
These are an extension to Odyssey’s Square 2 Square line and are their highest MOI Square 2 Square Putters with an MOI over 6300 IZZ.
Eastside Golf, the lifestyle golf brand changing the perception of the game, today announced Spanish professional golfer Eugenio Chacarra as its newest Eastside Golf Athlete. As one of the most exciting and promising young talents in the sport, Chacarra and Eastside Golf’s relationship marks the union of two trailblazers working to move the game forward to its next chapter.
Known for his power off the tee and confident style of play, Chacarra brings a new energy to golf, both in performance and personality. After a standout collegiate career at Oklahoma State University, where he earned First Team All-American honors and reached No. 2 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, Chacarra turned professional in 2022 and quickly claimed his first win at the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok.
NBC Sports will present nearly 400 hours of live exclusive USGA championships coverage in 2025 across NBC, GOLF Channel, USA Network, and Peacock, beginning Thursday, May 29, with the first round of the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally from Erin Hills in Erin, Wis.
This year’s presentation across NBC Sports’ platforms features coverage of nine USGA Championships including the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., (June 12-15); the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore. (August 6-10); the 125th U.S. Amateur at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif. (August 13-17); and the 50th Walker Cup at Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, Calif. (Sept. 6-7).
Bridgestone Golf proudly congratulates staffer Mao Saigo on capturing her seventh career victory and first major title Sunday at the Chevron Championship. Saigo’s confidence in her Bridgestone TOUR B XS golf ball led to a win marked by a historic five-way playoff.
The 23-year-old LPGA standout earned her first major title at The Club at Carlton Woods in Spring, Texas, a career-defining moment that highlights Bridgestone Golf’s mission to deliver Tour-quality technology that brings out the best in players at every level.
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In celebration of their official partnership, TravisMathew is teaming up with St Andrews Links to give away the ultimate St Andrews Old Course experience.
The Grand Prize includes a trip for 4 to Scotland, a round of golf at each the famed St Andrews Links' Old Course & Castle Course, hotel accommodations at Rusacks St Andrews, and head-to-toe TravisMathew outfits for you and your 3 guests.
With its 125th U.S. Open Championship on the horizon, the USGA has teamed with Oakmont Country Club and the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association to invest in the area’s public golf courses and community, while opening leadership learning opportunities to those pursuing careers in golf, for its 2025 championship giveback program.
“The key to sustaining growth in the game relies on a thriving public golf ecosystem, and it’s why the USGA has promoted it for more than 100 years,” said Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA. “Public courses are entryways that provide affordable, player-friendly golf across America. As the game continues to grow as a recreational sport, we need to ensure these community gems have the tools they need to succeed – and it starts with us.
GolfLogix, the #1 app in golf, is pleased to announce the launch of its revolutionary new 3D Virtual Reality feature and enhanced app interface.
GolfLogix is now the only app offering 3D virtual reality for over 40,000 courses worldwide. This expansive investment in data is unprecedented and unsurpassed in the golf GPS industry.
Invited, the worldwide leader in private clubs, kicked off a $22 Million renovation of the golf course at TPC Craig Ranch, following the commencement of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, May 4th, 2025.
Led by Hall of Fame golf legend Lanny Wadkins, the comprehensive renovation of the prestigious club’s golf course will completely overhaul the existing course, incorporating new turf varieties that will enhance conditions and durability, bringing them on par with those seen at the nation's top facilities.
There’s no better feeling than being the longest and most accurate drive off the tee when it matters most. With that in mind, Club Champion is celebrating long drives, lower scores, and more confident swings with Driver Fitting Month, offering $50 driver fittings (with custom equipment purchase) the entire month of May.
“Your driver sets the tone for holes where scoring matters most,” said Nick Sherburne, Club Champion Founder. “If you’re not optimizing launch, spin, and shaft pairing, you’re leaving yards—and performance—on the table.”
COBRA Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, today introduced the latest iteration of the limited-edition DS-ADAPT VOLITION AMERICA drivers.
Featuring a digital camo pattern on the sole and face and a satin crown with gloss fighter jet embossed decals, a portion of all proceeds from the COBRA Volition America drivers will go directly to Folds of Honor Foundation, which supports the families of fallen American military heroes by providing educational scholarships.
Original Penguin, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., proudly congratulates brand ambassador, and rising golf star, Johnny Keefer, on securing his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at the Veritex Bank Championship. Keefer, known for his steady game and dynamic energy, delivered a composed bogey-free final-round 64 to secure the title, proudly outfitted in Original Penguin’s latest golf performance apparel.
“Johnny represents everything we love about the next generation of golf — fearless, fresh, and authentic,” said Brad Holder, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Perry Ellis International. “Seeing Johnny lift that trophy wearing Original Penguin is a proud moment for us. We are excited to support his journey as he continues making his mark on the game.”
Following a celebrated launch as JONDO’s official brand ambassador, Ernie Els, four-time Major Champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, is expanding his role with the company. This time, he joins as an official investor. The move marks a significant next chapter for the performance eyewear brand and cements Els’ belief in JONDO’s technology, mission, and future growth.
What began as a simple on-course discovery at the 2024 SAS Championship has evolved into something far more meaningful. After being introduced to JONDO sunglasses on the practice green, Els immediately recognized their game-changing clarity and comfort. He was so impressed that he wore them during the pro-am and later joined the brand as its global ambassador.
The first quarter of the 2025 professional golf season has concluded, and Fujikura’s VENTUS shafts have once again cemented their status as the ultimate game-changer on tour.
Week after week, VENTUS has been the most played wood and driver shaft among the world’s top players, a streak that underscores its reputation for delivering precision, power, and consistency over the past 5 years on Tour (Source: Darrel Survey).
NEWTON GOLF Company (Nasdaq: NWTG) (“NEWTON GOLF” or the “Company”), a technology-forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products—including putters, golf shafts, golf grips, and other golf-related accessories—announces the launch of its newest shaft family, Newton Fast Motion, now available for purchase at a suggested retail price of $325.
The Newton Fast Motion is a lighter, Tour-proven shaft engineered to deliver exceptional precision and enhanced swing speed for golfers seeking top-tier performance.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, today announced the new ELECTRON golf ball, a new model designed specifically for junior players. Developed in partnership with First Tee, which offers youth golf programs, the ball features First Tee-inspired messaging and will be available exclusively at DICK’S Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy.
“The new ELECTRON is an entirely new product for Bridgestone,” said Dan Murphy, President, Bridgestone Golf. “It’s designed to help younger players launch the ball more easily and have more fun playing golf. Bridgestone pioneered ball fitting and we’re proud to have used our data to develop the ELECTRONspecifically to meet the needs of junior players. It’s a privilege to partner with First Tee and DICK’S on this initiative and we’re looking forward to this new golf ball helping juniors play better.”
For the second year in a row, Srixon is celebrating another victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans after staffer Andrew Novak broke through for his first PGA TOUR victory.
Teaming up with his partner, Novak capped off an incredible stretch of golf by finishing 28-under par, securing the win, and continuing his strong play this season.
Foresight Sports, the leader in golf performance analysis and simulation technology, today announced the addition of two highly acclaimed golf courses to its industry-leading FSX Play course library: the legendary Olympic Club Lake Course and the challenging OMNI La Costa North Course.
These additions, available individually for purchase now, further solidify FSX Play as the most comprehensive virtual golf experience available.
Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the LIV Golf Mexico City event held at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City, Mexico was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Ping G440 LS 10.5° Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Ping G440 Max 15° Fairway metal wood, a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Ping G425 20.5° Fairway metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-95 X-Stiff flex hybrid shaft in his Ping G430 26° Hybrid.
This is his third LIV Golf win in 2025.
French Lick Resort’s newest golf course is ready to get swinging next week.
The Sand Creek Course at French Lick Resort is set for opening day on Thursday, May 1, providing guests a completely new way to enjoy the game. Sand Creek is a short course featuring nine holes ranging between 40 and 90 yards, and golfers can expect to complete a round in approximately 75 minutes. Four clubs with a bag and three golf balls will be provided with the greens fee, and guests may use their own clubs if they wish.
Greatness isn’t given. It’s earned on golf’s grandest stages. In 2025, join FootJoy and walk in the footsteps of legends with the Legends Series, a new collection of limited edition golf shoes designed to celebrate some of the game’s most iconic moments.
This exclusive collection will feature a curated series of product drops throughout the golf season, with each release crafted and inspired by distinct design elements, all built upon FootJoy’s iconic Premiere Series golf shoes. The Premiere Series continues to be the dominant leader in modern classic golf shoes and the clear choice of more Tour players than any other shoe.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, that sliver of land that runs above the mitten along Lake Superior, connecting Wisconsin on one end and Canada on the other, has been recognized among USA TODAY’s ‘10BEST Golf Destinations’. These top golf destinations were carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10 Best editors before being voted on by the public.
Over the last two decades, destination golf in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has expanded to the western part of this region. This golfing road trip takes you over the scenic Mackinac Bridge and across beautiful US-2, one of the most visually breathtaking drives along Lake Michigan. It then takes you west of Escanaba to Island Resort & Casino in Harris, MI.
Five Iron Golf, the global leader in golf and entertainment, is excited to announce two major expansions: a brand-new Flatiron flagship in New York City, opening in 2026, and a first-of-its-kind family entertainment center in Shaker Heights, OH, opening in late 2025.
Five Iron Golf, the brand that redefined indoor golf in the United States, has become a category-defining leader by blending the serious side of the game—lessons, fittings, and practice—with the fun side—corporate events, kids’ parties, date nights, and everything in between.
Nicklaus Companies is pleased to congratulate Jack Nicklaus™ brand ambassador Neal Shipley, who recently captured his first professional victory by defeating Seungtaek Lee on the fifth playoff hole of the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
The 24-year-old Shipley, who won both the Masters and U.S. Open low amateur titles in 2024, sank a 38-foot birdie putt to lock down the thrilling victory. Shipley is now ranked third on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List and ranked 136th in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Leading high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has taken its premium CONCEPT collection to the next level with the introduction of more stylish garments and fashion forward colors that merge seamlessly to unite golf and street wear style.
Designed to offer younger golfers an exciting range of versatile golf clothing, the ‘Galvin Green CONCEPT // The Evolution’ collection features a new INSULA™ half-zip sweater and full-zip hoodie, two striking VENTIL8™ PLUSpolo shirts in a refined camo look, plus the addition of four new eye-catching colors. These include the vibrant Alaskan Blue and White, plus the distinctive Abbey Stone and Deep Forest patterned combinations.
The University Club of Kentucky, a 36-hole facility in Lexington, has been recognized as one of GolfPass’ Top 20 College Golf Courses in their Golfers’ Choice 2025 awards.
The Club’s Arthur Hills Golf-designed Big Blue Course is listed as the 17th best college golf course in the nation in GolfPass’ annual ranking that is driven by reviews and ratings by golfers. The University Club of Kentucky is the official home of the University of Kentucky’s men’s and women’s golf teams.
When PTI Golf took over management of golf course maintenance at Spanish Trail Country Club in August of 2023, the team faced a daunting task. Many holes at the historic, 27-hole complex had fallen into disrepair. Staff morale was low. Membership morale was even lower.
It was not going to be easy. Now, 20 months after their first day on the job, the PTI team can feel a great sense of accomplishment and pride, says Spanish Trail General Manager Brian Jorgenson.
Tamarack Resort announces Chris Peterson as director of golf at its award-winning Osprey Meadows Golf Course. A PGA professional with over 30 years of experience, Peterson brings proven leadership and a strong record of success in golf operations and player development.
Bobby Jones Links (BJL), the golf industry’s leading client-centric, boutique management company, proudly announces that it is now managing The Club at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, OK, an award-winning property known for its upscale lifestyle amenities and premier surrounding master-planned community.
Since its opening in 1989 on land that was once a working cattle ranch owned by L.S. Robson, grandfather of the property’s Developer, Founder and President Joe Robson, The Club at Forest Ridge has served as the centerpiece of the flourishing Forest Ridge master-planned community in Broken Arrow, OK. For almost four decades, Forest Ridge has offered top-tier golf and dining experiences with resort-caliber amenities and levels of service.
Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, a division of Perry Ellis International, proudly unveils its Spring 2025 Golf Collection, celebrating the brand’s storied legacy that began in 1955 when Munsingwear introduced America to its first iconic golf shirt.
For over 60 years, the Original Penguin icon has adorned legends of leisure and sport, establishing itself as an American classic that continues to influence the fairways today.
Callaway Golf is going Black Mamba with their new Limited Edition Ai200 and Ai300 Black Shadow irons.
Striking looks meet exceptional performance in this exclusive design featuring all the forged performance features and benefits from Apex Ai200 (Callaway’s most complete players distance iron) and Apex Ai300 (Callaway’s most complete game-improvement iron).
Pinehurst Sandmines is growing.
Club Champion, the world’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary in April 2025! Since its inception in 2010, Club Champion has grown from a single fitting studio in the Chicago area to 146 locations worldwide, becoming the go-to destination for golfers seeking to improve their game through custom equipment.
Over the past 15 years, Club Champion has redefined the club fitting industry. By offering a brand-agnostic, data-driven fitting experience and access to more than 65 brands and 65,000 hittable head and shaft combinations, the company has fit golfers of all skill levels—from beginners to Tour pros.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 ball-fitter in golf, today introduced a new limited-edition e12 STRAIGHT Patriot Pack in support of Tee It Up for the Troops.Including 15 e12 STRAIGHT golf balls, each featuring an American flag graphic, the Patriot Pack comes in a red, white and blueAmerican flag box that any patriot will appreciate. A portion of all proceeds from this limited offering benefits Tee It Up for the Troops.
Tee It Up for the Troops is a national non-profit organization that has donated over $17,000,000 to support programs that deliver critically needed services to help military veterans heal and transition from the battlefront to the home front. With nearly 800 charity golf events held in over 40 states, Tee It Up for the Troops, “steps up to the tee,” to honor, remember, respect, and support all those who served in the armed forces for our great nation.
COBRA Golf, a leader in golf club innovation and 3D printing technology, proudly announces the launch of the new LIMIT3D putters. This collaboration with HP marks the next milestone in golf club design, showcasing cutting-edge technology and advanced 3D printing techniques.
Building on the success of the original LIMIT3D irons and the current 3DP TOUR IRONS, the new LIMIT3D putters feature a revolutionary one-piece 3D printed construction. This design, unattainable through traditional casting or forging methods, eliminates the need for drilled pockets or lightweight soleplates, which can compromise sound and feel.
The ratings are in and expert panelists for GOLF Magazine (golf.com) rank Circling Raven Golf Club as Idaho’s top public course.
The best-in-kind accolade comes via the recently released “Best Golf Courses by State, 2024-25” compilation. Of the five Idaho courses cited for this distinction, Circling Raven was the only public-access venue to be included.
