Deng to Face Chen in 36-hole final at Atlanta Athletic Club

Aphrodite Deng has already proven she’s one of the top junior golfers in the world — and now she’s one win away from adding a USGA title to her stellar 2025 season. The 15-year-old advanced to the championship match of the 76th U.S. Girls’ Junior on Friday at Atlanta Athletic Club, continuing a dominant run that’s already included two major junior victories this year at the 2025 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in April and the 2025 Mizuho Americas Open in May. 

Deng, 15, of Canada, managed wins over Wake Forest University rising sophomore Chloe Kovelesky, 2 up, and 17-year-old Rayee Feng, of Short Hills, N.J., 2 and 1 on Friday, where the heat index once again hovered just over 100.

Robot Food Service Makes USA Debut at Harbor Links Golf Course

Teeing off a new era in golf course hospitality and leisure, Brooke Management Group, Robot.com (formerly Kiwibot), and Harbor Links Golf Course made history this spring with the launch of the first autonomous food and beverage delivery robots on a U.S. golf course.

Operational at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington since its successful debut on April 24, this innovation has transformed the golfer experience with convenience and efficiency.

2025 U.S. Girls' Junior Meet The Quarterfinalists

The US Girls’ Junior quarterfinals and semifinals will be contested on Friday, beginning at 8 a.m. EDT and 1:15 p.m. ET, respectfully.

Saturday’s 36-hole championship match is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue following the lunch break. Here’s a closer look at the Quarterfinalists.

Top Seed Carter Advances to Quarterfinals in Atlanta

Grace Carter, 15, of Jupiter, Fla., continued her strong play at Atlanta Athletic Club’s Riverside Course with a pair of victories on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the 76th U.S. Girls’ Junior.

Carter opened the day with a 3-and-2 win over Lucinda Wu, 16, of Monterey, Calif., in the Round of 32, and then eliminated Clairey Lin, 15, of Canada, 1 up, in the Round of 16. 

77th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship – Inside the Field

The 77th US Junior Amateur kicks off next week from Trinity Forest Golf Club.

Here’s a closer look at the 264 players in the field.

PXG Unveils New Hellcat ZT Putter Featuring Zero Torque Technology

PXG® is proud to introduce the latest innovation in its acclaimed Zero Torque (ZT) putter lineup – the all-new PXG Hellcat® ZT Putter. Priced at just $249.99, this blade-style beauty delivers all the performance benefits of PXG’s groundbreaking Zero Torque Balance Technology at a price that invites every golfer to make the switch. 

Joining the PXG Allan® ZT and PXG Bat Attack® ZT, the Hellcat ZT rounds out PXG’s Zero Torque putter lineup to include three distinct head shapes – mallet, mid-mallet, and now blade. This trifecta gives golfers the freedom to choose their preferred shape without sacrificing the stability and consistency that Zero Torque Balance Technology delivers.

Four-Ball Champ Yen Starts Strong in Match Play at Girls’ Junior

Natalie Yen already etched her name into the USGA record books once this year – and she’s not done chasing history. The 18-year-old from West Linn, Ore., who captured the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball title in May, took the next step toward an even rarer feat on Wednesday at the 76th U.S. Girls’ Junior, winning her Round-of-64 match at Atlanta Athletic Club. 

With another deep run over the next three days, Yen could become just the fifth female to win two USGA championships in the same calendar year.

Ping i240 Irons Fitting and (i230 Irons Comparison) Testing Review: 10 Things to Know

The new Ping i240 irons are inviting more players to the table with something new and something old.  The something new is absolute performance improvements that will clearly benefit different groups of players.  The something old is that i230 familiarity which keeps just enough of the "if it's not broke don't fix it," overall i-Series goodness.

You can read all about the new features and technologies of the i240 irons on Ping's website.  And I'll have a stand alone i240 irons review after my build arrives.  This review is going to focus on head-to-head comparisons between the previous model i230 irons and these new i240 irons.  And i240 truly has something irresistibly awesome for everyone.

Darkness Suspends Round 2 with Carter Atop the Leader Board

Grace Carter, 15, of Jupiter, Fla., carded a bogey-free, 4-under 67 on Tuesday morning at Atlanta Athletic Club’s Riverside Course in Johns Creek, Ga., wrapping up her stroke play portion of the 76th U.S. Girls' Junior Championship at 6-under-par 136 and atop the leader board as play was suspended due to darkness with 24 players still needing to complete their second rounds.

Carter recorded just a single bogey during stroke play, on her final hole (No. 9) Monday afternoon. Starting on No. 1 Tuesday morning, Carter birdied the first and fourth holes before stringing together eight consecutive pars, interrupted only by another birdie on No. 13. She’d play her last four holes in 1-under-par, chipping in from off the green on No. 17.  

Devereux Golf Launches Limited-Edition Livery Collection: Where Vintage Racing Meets Modern Fairways

Devereux Golf, known for blending bold style with golf performance, is launching the Livery Collection, a limited-edition capsule that fuses the aesthetics of vintage motorsport with the spirit of modern golf culture. The collection is available now exclusively at devereuxgolf.com.

Inspired by the iconic designs and colorways of racing’s golden era, the Livery Collection features a bold lineup of graphic tees, embroidered headcovers, and custom-designed A-frame caps — all rooted in the traditions of speed, rivalry, and individuality.

FootJoy and Harris Tweed Celebrate Their Latest Footwear Collection

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, has once again partnered with Harris Tweed Hebrides to introduce two new limited edition models ahead of the 153rd Open Championship. 

This year’s collection is inspired by the traditions of Royal Portrush Golf Club and the cultural heritage of its coastal hinterland. An intricately woven plaid pattern set with the classic FootJoy Premiere Series silhouette makes for a unique shoe fit for the Dunes and beyond. 

Jack Nicklaus Brand Ambassador Shipley Wins Second Korn Ferry Tour Title

Nicklaus Companies is pleased to congratulate Jack Nicklaus™brand ambassador Neal Shipley, who captured his second professional victory on Sunday by coming from behind to edge out Jorge Fernández Valdés and Kevin Dougherty for a one-stroke victory at The Ascendant.

Outfitted in Jack Nicklaus Apparel, the 24-year-old Shipley is winning in style. The former Ohio State Buckeye earned his first victory on the Korn Ferry Tour this past April by sinking a 38-foot birdie putt to defeat Seungtaek Lee on the fifth playoff hole of the LECOM Suncoast Classic. With this latest victory Shipley has cracked the top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time in his career, currently sitting at No. 94.

Puma Golf and Reigning Champ Bridge the Worlds of Football and Golf with New Collection

PUMA GOLF and REIGNING CHAMP released today the FIELD TO FAIRWAY collection, an apparel, footwear and headwear collaboration inspired by the universal language of sport. The limited-edition capsule bridges the worlds of football and golf by blurring athletic boundaries in an evocative clash of environments.

Influenced by football culture and built for golf performance, the FIELD TO FAIRWAY collection reimagines the golfer’s kit, drawing from PUMA’s storied football heritage and REIGNING CHAMP’s modern legacy in athletic wear.

Scotty Cameron Introduces New Phantom Black Putters

Titleist announces new Scotty Cameron Phantom Black putters, a limited release lineup of four new Phantom mallets made with tour-inspired modifications and features, each in an elegant Tour Black finish.

In select Titleist golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, July 25, the new Phantom Black putters will be offered in four models: the Phantom Black 5.5 (available in right-hand and left-hand), Phantom Black 7, Phantom Black 9.2R and Phantom Black 11. These special release models showcase new, tour-developed setups, player-preferred shapes, custom alignment cues, unique shaft configurations, chain-link face milling, modern head weights and a Tour Black finish.

Japan's Nakayama (66) Leads After First Round of 76th U.S. Girls' Junior

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 Broadcast Schedule of The 153rd Open Championship

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 Congratulates Gina Kim on Victory at Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship

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.

Club Champion Iron Fitting Review (Roseville, CA) - PGAPappas Winner Guest Review

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 Sells GolfLogix to Revelyst

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 Announces PRO L5 Laser Rangefinder

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 Approves Comprehensive Masfer Plan Renovation

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 Will Present Nearly 200 Hours of Coverage of the 153rd. Open Championship

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.

Gotterup’s Braveheart Performance Seals Scottish Open Win

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 at Gamble Sands Opens for Public Play on August 1st

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. 

Grace Kim Captures The Amundi Evian Championship in Playoff Thriller

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.

Study Finds Simulators and Launch Monitors Improve Performance

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.

Devereaux Golf Launches Skull Caddie Tour

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.

Fireballs GC Fan Gear Announced for LIV Golf Andalucia

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.

Honma Golf Announces BERES 09 Black Series Woods Hybrids and Irons

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 and Fore All Announce Women’s Golf Shoes Collaboration

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.

The Toughest Tee Shots at Royal Portrush

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.

76th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship Inside the Field

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 Golf Announces New Apex Ai150 Irons

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 Introduces New T250•U and U•505 Utility Irons

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 Launches New T-Series Iron Lineup

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 Unveil Sport Style Capsule Bringing Rossoneri Elegance to the Fairway

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.

Galvin Green Announced as Presenting Partner and Official Apparel Partner of 2025 and 2026 PGA Golf Professional of the Year Conference

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.

Popert Completes Runaway Victory While Moore Roars Back to Win Women’s Title

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 Delivers Two Custom Built Electric Cars to Pope Leo XIV

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 Introduces LUX Air Stand Bag

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.

76th U.S. Girls' Junior Fact Sheet

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. 

Windsong Farm Opens North Course

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.

Callaway Golf Announces Apex Ti Fusion Plated and Apex Ti Fusion 250 Irons

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 Most Feared Hole at Royal Portrush

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 Club at Pasadena Becomes 30th Property in TPC Network

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.

Popert Sets 36-Hole Scoring Record; Sengul Leads Women's Division at U.S. Adaptive Open

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.