Rinka Nakayama, 16, of Japan, recorded a 5-under 66 on Monday morning to take the solo lead after the first round of the 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior at Atlanta Athletic Club’s Riverside Course in Johns Creek, Ga.
Playing in the first group off No. 10, Nakayama completed her outward nine bogey free, tallying three birdies prior to making the turn and recording one more on the par-4 2nd (her 11th), before stumbling with her only blemish of the day, a bogey, on No. 4.
SiriusXM will offer listeners nationwide a live broadcast of The 153rd Open this July 17-20 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.
SiriusXM will air 45 hours of live on-course coverage of golf’s original championship across all four rounds of play on The Open Radio channel, which is available to listeners in their cars on channel 92 and on the SiriusXM app.
PXG proudly congratulates LPGA professional golfer Gina Kim on her commanding victory at the Epson Tour’s Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship.
Demonstrating exceptional skill and poise, Kim secured her third win of the 2025 season with a final score of 14-under, finishing six strokes clear of the field at Great River Golf Club.
I told you last week on social media that one of my all-time favorite guest reviews is coming. And here it is. Daniel won my recent Club Champion iron fitting and custom built set of irons giveaway. And in one month since putting them in play he's lowered his handicap almost three strokes. Talk about confirmation of Better Fit, Lower Scores!
Since putting his new irons in play Daniel also took the medalist position and is advancing to the final of the Vegas Golf Series. And Daniel was so impressed and thrilled with the Club Champion fitting process he's going back for a driver and/or putter fitting next. Golf has always been a big part of Daniel's life and his Club Champion fitting was one of the best golf experiences he's ever had.
8AM Golf, the world’s leading holding company of premium golf-related brands, today announced the sale of top golf GPS app GolfLogix to Revelyst, Inc., parent company of Foresight Sports and Bushnell Golf, the industry leaders in the design of golf launch monitors, simulators and high-performance range finders.
Founded in May 1999, GolfLogix was the first company to introduce handheld GPS to the golf industry and holds a U.S. patent for its unique GPS and Internet-based club tracking application. 8AM Golf acquired GolfLogix in 2014 and has carefully managed its growth as it became the most downloaded app in golf. To date, more than seven million golfers have downloaded the GolfLogix app to smartphones and watches worldwide. GolfLogix has now mapped more than 40,000 courses worldwide and is home to the largest and most up-to-date golf course database in existence. GolfLogix’s software also manages scorekeeping and stat tracking, uploading the information to an online clubhouse community where golfers can interact and compete with millions of other players worldwide.
Shot Scope, an industry leader in golf GPS, rangefinder, and shot tracking technology, announces the PRO L5 laser rangefinder designed for ultimate clarity.
The first in the brand’s line-up to feature an ultra-clear OLED display, the PRO L5 delivers sharp visuals and enhanced readability in all lighting conditions.
Stonycroft Hills Golf Club, a long-standing, private club in the heart of Bloomfield Hills, has approved the comprehensive master plan renovation project led by golf course architect Christopher Wilczynski, ASGCA, of C.W. Golf Architecture.
Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2025, with the completion targeted for the end of October 2025.
NBC Sports surrounds the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, with comprehensive live coverage July 17-20 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network.
In total, NBC Sports will present nearly 50 hours of traditional live championship coverage Thursday-Sunday – and nearly 200 hours of live coverage surrounding the Open Championship in total.
Bridgestone Golf staffer Chris Gotterup achieved victory on Sunday at the Genesis Scottish Open with a final round 66 and 15- under-par total.
The victory follows his first PGA Tour win at the Myrtle Beach Classic in 2024 and gains him entry into his first Open Championship, which will be contested at Royal Portrush next week.
Scarecrow, the highly-anticipated David McLay Kidd design at Gamble Sands Resort in Brewster, Washington, will open for public play on Friday, August 1st. Tee times can now be booked at www.gamblesands.com.
Scarecrow is Gamble Sands Resort’s second 18-hole layout and is equally as stunning and fun to play as the original Gamble Sands Course, which opened in 2014 and is also a DMK design.
Srixon staffer Grace Kim is officially a major champion. The 24-year-old Australian surged to victory at The Amundi Evian Championship in dramatic fashion, capturing her first major title with a full bag of Srixon and Cleveland Golf equipment.
Entering the final stretch of regulation, Kim climbed the leaderboard with a remarkable 4-under run over her last four holes—capped by a pivotal eagle on the 18th hole, where she stuffed her approach to just a foot to force a playoff.
If you’re serious about golf, chances are you’ve spent countless hours at the range, taken lessons, and played round after round trying to get better. But there’s a growing number of dedicated golfers turning to a different approach — launch monitors in home golf simulators, at their local golf club, or indoor golf centers.
Once something you’d only see at a high-end facility or in a pro’s basement, simulators and launch monitors are now more accessible than ever. And they’re delivering real results. Ace Indoor Golf is a golf simulator manufacturer and retailer that sells launch monitors, simulator screens, DYI golf simulator packages, and custom designed and installed home and commercial sims. In a recent study, Ace found that 88% of sim owners reported their launch monitor improved their game. Ace. On average? They cut 5.27 strokes off their score.
Devereux Golf, a modern golf apparel brand rooted in golf’s evolving culture and functionality, is hitting the road with a unique mobile retail experience that blends golf culture and design.
The Skull Caddie Tour, a bold reimagining of the traditional food truck, is bringing curated Devereux golf gear, limited-edition merchandise, and laid-back vibes to three standout locations across Southern California from July 18–20, 2025.
As the stars of LIV Golf line up in Andalucia, host team Fireballs G.C. are leading in the style stakes with the introduction of a brand new range of round neck bold print t-shirts featuring the team’s ‘VAMOS FIREBALLS’ rally cry!
The Fireballs Palma, from team sponsors Stuburt Golf features a subtle Fireballs GC logo to the left chest with a silhouette of Sergio Garcia in action over a map of Spain to the back. The team chant of ‘VAMOS Fireballs’ finishes off this fan favourite. Sitting alongside the team’s range of Fireballs GC golf apparel that is perfect for the course, fans can now kick back and support, whatever the occasion.
Is there anything more elegantly beautiful than the color black? Honma’s acclaimed BERES Black Series is back in 2025 with expertly crafted BERES 09 Black woods, hybrids, irons and limited-edition golf bags to bring sophistication, power, and touch of mystique to your set.
The new premium lightweight BERES 09 Black, Honma Golf, the leader in beautifully crafted performance golf equipment, carries forward six decades of Japanese tradition, innovation, meticulous craftsmanship, and unmatched artistry. Best known for their ultra-lightweight design, BERES 09 Black delivers easy speed and distance for smooth-tempo players.
ECCO GOLF, global leaders in golf footwear innovation, today announce a collaboration with Fore All, a female-founded women’s golf lifestyle brand that is on a mission to change the way women experience and are introduced to the game of golf. The two revolutionary golf brands have teamed up to launch a chic, two-shoe drop, delivering high-quality, luxurious women’s styles to the modern female golfer.
This limited edition, fashion-forward capsule leads with the FORE ALL STREET 720. The new mid-cut high-top is an edgy statement-maker, featuring a streetwear-inspired design and Fore All’s signature green-and-white checker print on the leather upper. The shoe (MSRP $249.99) is accented with embroidered logos and a playful “Golfing Optional” stitching – Fore All’s iconic tagline and a reminder that these shoes are made for action on or off the course.
Royal Portrush prepares to host The Open Championship for the third time, and with it, we expect to see the game’s best players put through their paces in golf’s purest form, on the links.
To learn more about the challenge players must navigate, on-course data experts Shot Scope dived into the data.
Rhe 76th US Girls Junior Championship kicks off from Atlanta Athletic Club next week.
Here’s a breakdown and deeper look at the 156 players competing in the Championship.
Callaway has announced the new Apex Ai150 irons continuing the legacy of the Apex Ai200 and Ai300 released last year.
Apex Ai150 emphasizes an elevated look and feel, distance, and superior spin consistency blending premium materials and modern shaping.
Titleist rounds out the new T-Series iron lineup with the introduction of the all-new T250•U and next generation U•505 utility irons, designed to launch the ball higher with consistently fast ball speeds and maximum stability.
While differentiated by shaping and performance characteristics, both new utilities leverage key technologies featured across the T-Series family to maximize performance on both tee shots and approach shots.
Titleist officially introduces the all-new T-Series lineup, engineered to deliver exceptional performance, consistency and feel on every strike.
The new T-Series family is comprised of the next generation T100, T150 and T350 irons as well as the brand-new T250 model, built from the ground up as Titleist’s newest player’s distance iron. The all-new, high-launchingT250 Launch Spec model also joins the T-Series lineup, fitting an entirely new player profile within the T250 platform.
PUMA GOLF and AC MILAN released a limited-edition capsule collection today that brings the world of football and golf closer than ever. Blending performance and style, the collection pays homage to AC MILAN’s legacy through a fresh take on modern golfwear.
Designed for life on and off the golf course, the new PUMA x AC Milan collection captures the elegance of AC Milan’s DNA. From tonal hues to subtle club detailing, the drop combines refined design with PUMA Golf’s signature functionality.
Premium high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green announced it is the Presenting Partner and Official Apparel and Outerwear Partner of the PGA Golf Professional of the Year (POY) Conference at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon.
Founded in 2010, the conference celebrates the most coveted annual award given by the PGA of America, bringing together winners from across the association’s 41 sections to recognize their achievements and allow them to build long-term relationships with fellow honorees.
Move over, Tiger… you have some fresh company in the USGA record books. Kipp Popert won the U.S. Adaptive Open for a third straight year, becoming just the fourth male player in history to win the same USGA championship three times in a row.
The 27-year-old from England joins Woods, who remains the only person to accomplish the feat in two different championships – the 1991-93 U.S. Junior Amateur and 1994-96 U.S. Amateur. Carl Kauffmann (1927-29 U.S. Amateur Public Links) and Willie Anderson (1903-05 U.S. Open) are the others.
Club Car, a global leader in small-wheel, zero emissions vehicles, has delivered two custom-built electric cars to Pope Leo XIV.
The vehicles, developed by Garia, a subsidiary of Club Car, in collaboration with Italian distributor Exelentia and the Gendarmerie Corps of Vatican City State, will assist Pope Leo on international visits.
Vessel Golf is releasing the new Lux Air Stand Bag. LUX Air is Vessel’s lightest, full-featured stand bag at just 4.3 lbs.
Powered by CORDURA Advanced Fabrics, it delivers the full VESSEL experience in a high-performance, featherweight form.
Established in 1898 and relocated to its current Johns Creek location in the 1960s, Atlanta Athletic Club is home to both the Highlands and Riverside courses and was the home club of legendary amateur Bob Jones. The Highlands Course was originally designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Joe Finger, and the Riverside Course was designed entirely by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
His son Rees Jones would spearhead the renovation efforts to both courses in 1994, 2003, 2006 and 2016. In 2022, Tripp Davis III, who also renovated the layout for 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball host Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club and 2025 U.S. Senior Amateur layout Oak Hills Country Club, led the renovation of the Riverside Course, which is where the 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship will be contested.
With this month’s official opening of its North Course, Windsong Farm becomes the first private club in Minnesota to offer two outstanding and very different 18-hole golf experiences.
Along with the existing South Course, club members now enjoy an amazing variety of golf-architecture experiences, a mix of new and old design concepts that build on the game’s traditions of strategic design while providing enjoyment to golfers of all skill levels.
When Callaway released the Apex Ti Fusion irons last year it was a true industry first. A concept iron, a signal of innovation, and Callaway’s most advanced iron to date with no limitations.
And today Callaway has announced the release of the new Apex Ti Fusion Plated and Apex Ti Fusion 250 irons, an extension of the original Ti Fusion.
The Dunluce Links course at Royal Portrush demands precision from start to finish. Still, one hole in particular sends shivers down the spines of those teeing it up at Royal Portrush – the infamous Calamity Corner, the par 3 16th hole. On course data experts Shot Scope take a closer look at the hole with the name that strikes fear into players.
Competitors at The Open Championship will play the hole from the back tees, approximately 236 yards with little to no room to come up short, particularly on the right side, where a 40-50 feet chasm lurks ready to punish any wayward tee shots.
The PGA TOUR’s TPC Network and Concert Golf Partners jointly announced today that The Club at Pasadera in Monterey, California, has become the 30th licensed property in the TPC’s network of premier golf facilities. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the club will be renamed TPC Monterey at Pasadera.
TPC Monterey at Pasadera will remain as one of the 39 premier private clubs in the Concert Golf Partners portfolio and become Concert Golf’s second TPC-licensed property, joining TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton, New Jersey. Based in Orlando, Florida, Concert Golf Partners is a boutique club hospitality company that owns and operates upscale private golf and country clubs across the United States.
For a second straight day, Kipp Popert rewrote an entry in the U.S. Adaptive Open record book and proved that the only thing hotter than summer in Maryland is the play of the two-time defending champion.
Popert, 27, of England, broke his own 36-hole scoring record, firing a second-round, 6-under 66 on the South Course at Woodmont Country Club to go along with his first-round 61, for a 36-hole total of 17-under-par 127. Popert holds a commanding 10-stroke lead over his two closest pursuers, Brendan Lawlor (Short Stature) of Ireland and Lachlan Wood (Lower Limb Impairment) of Australia, who are tied at 7-under-par 137.
Short Game Chef, the premier online golf short game instruction program, is proud to announce its partnership with Folds of Honor, the revered nonprofit providing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders who have fallen or become disabled.
Short Game Chef was created by PGA Tour winner Parker McLachlin, regarded as one of the game’s top short game coaches. The acclaimed instructional program he designed has steadily built a dedicated community of golfers committed to improving their game, particularly the part of the game within 100 yards of the hole that presents the best opportunity to save strokes.
The American Century Championship, the premier celebrity golf tournament held annually in Lake Tahoe, California, and Go RVing, the consumer-facing voice of the RV industry, are teaming up to offer a $200,000 luxury RV to any celebrity who makes a hole-in-one on the fifth hole during this year’s tournament. The partnership aims to inspire new RVers and highlight the freedom, affordability, and adventure that lies just beyond your door—whether it’s on the open road or the fairway.
The 36th edition of the tournament takes place July 9–13, with tournament play beginning July 11, at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course featuring some 90 celebrities competing for prize money and raising funds for charity. The tournament will be televised on NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel.
Targeting better players looking for versatility and trajectory control from the top of their bag, PING introduced the iDi driving iron series today.
The new iDi driving irons are now available for custom fittings at authorized PING retailers around the world.
Continuing its focus on engineering irons to fit the needs of all skill levels, PING introduced the i240 irons today – a players-style design that combines shot-making precision with score-saving forgiveness.
The i240 iron is now available for custom fittings at authorized PING retailers around the world.
If anyone thought that being the two-time defending men’s champion would somehow reduce Kipp Popert’s motivation at the U.S. Adaptive Open, the 27-year-old from England quickly put those notions to rest.
Popert recorded two eagles and three birdies en route to an outward 29 on Woodmont Country Club’s South Course, then added five more birdies to offset one bogey on the inward nine to card an 11-under 61.
Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, proudly congratulates brand ambassador Brian Campbell on his electrifying playoff win at the 2025 John Deere Classic, marking his second PGA TOUR victory of the season and a major leap to 28th in the FedExCup standings.
Campbell, known for his consistency, composure, and signature Original Penguin style, delivered a clutch performance down the stretch, cementing his place as one of the breakout stars of the 2025 PGA TOUR season. This latest win builds on his earlier triumph at the Mexico Open at VidantaWorldand reinforces his reputation as a force to watch heading into the FedExCup Playoffs.
Callaway Golf is bringing back a legend and it's better than ever before. The new X Forged irons promise to be Callaway's best feeling and softest irons in history.
And along side these irons Callaway has also designed the new X Forged Max irons giving golfers easier to hit players distance performance in that legendary X Forged shape and feel.
Srixon’s 2025 season has already seen its share of greatness, but June? That was something special.
Three straight PGA TOUR wins. A Major Championship. A climb to the top of the World Golf Rankings.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2025 U.S. Adaptive Open Championship.
The U.S. Adaptive Open will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play. Multiple sets of tees will be utilized. The championship is open to both male and female professional and amateur golfers with a World Handicap System Handicap Index of 36.4 or less and an eligible impairment confirmed by a WR4GD Pass.
Callaway Golf has announced their new 2025 CB 12 wedges. And these are going to be like cheat codes for golfers who play game-improvement irons and super game-improvement irons.
The new CB 12 wedges, like game-improvement and super game-improvement irons are easier to hit, have wider soles, incorporate Callaway R&D distance technologies, and everything is put together built around forgiveness.
The 4th U.S. Adaptive Open kicks off this week from Woodmont Country Club’s South Course.
There are 96 golfers in the 2025 U.S. Adaptive Open field. Here’s a closer look at the competitors.
Breakthrough Golf Technology, the company that revolutionized the putter shaft category with Stability, is once again redefining what’s possible in putting performance with the introduction of the new Paradox putter.
Designed using Swing Balance Technology, Paradox is the only putter that will fight to stay square. Paradox is more than just a zero-torque putter—where the center of gravity aligns directly under the shaft.