Billy Andrade and Stephen Ames Share First-Round Lead at 2021 U.S. Senior Open Championship

Billy Andrade and Stephen Ames, a pair of 57-year-olds, each shot 5-under-par 65 to share the Round 1 lead on Thursday in the 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship at Omaha Country Club.

Andrade, of Bristol, R.I., shot one of two bogey-free rounds on Thursday, with the other turned in by Wes Short Jr., of Austin, Texas, who opened with a 4-under 66 and is alone in third place. Andrade, whose best finish in six previous U.S. Senior Open starts is a tie for sixth in 2015 at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento, Calif., birdied all three par-5 holes in his afternoon round on the hilly Omaha layout and birdied Nos. 16 and 17 to earn a share of the lead with Ames, who had played in the morning.

All Sports, All Teams, All Athletes: Adidas Announces 85 New Silhouettes for Olympic Games

As athletes continue to return to competition, Adidas is celebrating sport this summer with their biggest multi-sport assortment of performance footwear to date. With the celebration of all sports, all teams, and all athletes at its core, the collection mirrors the renewed significance of sports as athletes are united once again.

Made up of 85 footwear pieces tailored to the specific needs of athletes across 17 sports, the collection features the very best of Adidas performance innovation, unified in a crisp solar red and white colorway. This integration of solar red is a nod to their longstanding heritage of launching our pinnacle technologies for elite sports competitions in this bold colorway; uniting athletes of today with sporting legends of the past.

Inside the Numbers from the 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship at Omaha Country Club

The 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship gets underway this week from Omaha Country Club, which hosts the championship for a second time.

        

Only seven courses in history have hosted this event two or more times, and this week Omaha Country Club will set up at 6,891 yards and play to a par of 35-35–70. The yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions.

2021 Play With Pete Invitational at Inverness Club - How to Sign Up and All the Details

The legendary Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio is a Camelot of golf.  It's hosted the most prestigious tournaments in the world, including 12 major championships.  Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, and a Who's Who of the game's greatest players have all competed here.

And on August 4th, four of you will become a part of Inverness Club's storied 118 year history, and leave your own footprints on this hallowed ground.

Adidas Golf Reveals Official Olympic Uniforms for Team USA GOLF

Now that the nearly three-year-long road to qualifying for golfers has officially come to an end, attention now shifts to Kasumigaseki Country Club just outside of Tokyo where players will compete for their chance at history. As the Official Uniform Provider for USA GOLF, today we’re proud to unveil the uniforms that will be worn by the American team for both the men’s and women’s events in Tokyo.

Once we were renamed as the Official Uniform Provider for USA Golf, we began working with Tokyo-based artist Hiroko Takahashi on concepts for how the red, white and blue would show up in Tokyo. Takahashi’s designs are iconic and instantly recognizable through her use of minimal elements like circles and straight lines meant to represent infinite possibilities. While she has worked with us on designing products in other categories at our brand, designing these uniforms for golf was a first in her career.

Srixon Releases Two New Q-STAR Tour DIVIDE Color Options

SRIXON®, a global leader in golf ball technology and innovation, announces two new color offerings to the popular Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE: Yellow/Blue and Yellow/Orange. Golfer’s seeking added distance, maximum greenside spin, and clear visual feedback have loved the performance of the Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE.

“We were extremely excited to launch the Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE (Yellow/Red) back in April, and the feedback since inception has exceed all expectations,” said Brian Schielke, General Manager of Srixon North America. “By adding these two new color offerings, we’re expanding the reach of this popular golf ball. Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE is really a golf ball that everyone must try for themselves.”

Mizuno Golf Establishes Partnership with LPGA

In a newly established partnership between Mizuno and the LPGA, the Japanese manufacturer will have a presence at various professional and amateur women’s events in 2021 as well as produce content for the LPGA’s Women’s Network.

“We are excited to begin a long-term partnership with the LPGA,” says Jeremy Galbreth, Director of Golf, Mizuno USA. “It’s great to have a presence in the women’s game again and to be able to create greater brand awareness amongst female golfers. Our equipment is designed for all golfers and our fitting process is very much by ability rather than by gender.”

PUMA Golf New GRYLBL Collection Blends High End Style and Performance

PUMA’s new GRYLBL Collection continues the latest in golf fashion trends with its sleek, minimalist designs for the ultimate high-end athleisure look. GRYLBL features PUMA’s innovative CLOUDSPUN performance fabric blend—known for its exceptional comfort and versatility on and off the course.

Created with everyday wear in mind, the collection showcases simple designs with subtle branding to highlight the finer details of each piece.

Titleist Introduces Next Generation T-Series Irons at PGA Tour's Travelers Championship

This week at the PGA TOUR’s Travelers Championship, Titleist takes another step forward in the design, technology and performance of its next generation T-Series irons and U-Series utility iron.

Following a rigorous two-year development process, the new Titleist T100, T100•S and U•505 utility iron models are now available to PGA Tour players to use in competition, with the first opportunity coming on Thursday in Cromwell, Conn. The new T200 irons are expected join the family on tour in the coming weeks.

82 Club Champion Locations Named To America’s 100 Best Clubfitters List by Golf Digest

Club Champion’s entire roster of studios was named to Golf Digest’s 2021-22 America’s 100 Best Clubfitters list! Since the prestigious biennial ranking’s inception in 2011, the custom club fitter has been included by Golf Digest as one of the top places to visit for custom fitting services in the United States.

“At Golf Digest, we believe custom fitting is the most important tool to optimizing a golfer’s potential, and today more than ever it stands as the one area where the greatest improvement can occur,” said Golf Digest Senior Equipment Editor, Mike Stachura, in the publication’s congratulations letter.

Duca del Cosma Launches Limited Edition Independence Day UNITED and UNITY Golf Shoes

To celebrate the forthcoming Independence Day next month, Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is giving U.S. golfers the opportunity to wear the Star Spangled Banner, with the launch of its new 4th of July UNITED (Men’s) and UNITY (Women’s) golf shoes.

The stunning limited edition shoes were designed to honor Independence Day, with both the UNITED and UNITY models reflecting the inspirational design and colors of the American flag with prominent Stars & Stripes on either side. Handcrafted in soft Italian Nappa leather, the shoes feature exceptional attention to detail, matched with eco-friendly materials to provide the ultimate fashion statement both on and off the course.

Dramatic Rally Delivers Jon Rahm, Spain First U.S. Open Championship

Torrey Pines delivered again. Seventy-second hole. Birdie putt. A delirious crowd going wild for one of the pre-championship favorites.

Thirteen years ago, it was Tiger Woods who delivered the “Expect anything different” putt heard around the world.

Journeyman Richard Bland and Russell Henley are Surprise ​​​​​​​36-Hole Leaders in 2021 U.S. Open Championship

Golf Channel put up an intriguing graphic during its Friday telecast of the 121st U.S. Open Championship. When then-50-year-old Phil Mickelson produced his age-defying victory last month in the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course, he was No. 115 in the Official World Golf Ranking. This week, that spot in the world ranking is occupied by 48-year-old journeyman Richard Bland, who just happens to share the midway lead at Torrey Pines.

Karma? Maybe.

Russell Henley Fires a 67 to Hold First-Round Clubhouse Lead ​​​​​​​in 2021 U.S. Open Championship

As first impressions go, the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course didn’t leave a positive one on Russell Henley. A first-round 79 in the 2014 Farmers Insurance Open – which also uses the North Course here – led to a missed cut and the Georgia native opting to omit the late-January event from his annual West Coast PGA Tour itinerary.

“I don't remember [much] besides leaving the course feeling like I just got beat up,” said Henley, a three-time PGA Tour winner.

Sights from the 2021 U.S. Open Championship at Torrey Pines South Course - Wednesday Practice Round

The work's been put in.  Preparation is complete.  And the practice rounds are over.  And all that's left is to get a good night's sleep and then go after it with everything you have.

The U.S. Open begins tomorrow from Torrey Pines, and for 156 players in the field golf's toughest test awaits at dawn.

Jon Rahm 2021 U.S. Open Championship TravisMathew and Cuater Script

Jon Rahm has his US Open Championship look down thanks to a little help from TravisMathew polos and Cuater shoes from their latest collections.

Jon's polos feature quick-drying, wrinkle-resitant fabric that stretches comfortably with every move, and his shoes give him all the comfort and performance benefits he needs to look, feel, and play his best.

Volition America and Revo Sunglasses Join Forces to Launch Limited Edition Sunglasses Collection

VOLITION AMERICA, in partnership with Revo, is excited to introduce the Revo Volition America sunglass collection, a unique collaboration designed to support the Volition America movement and those who have sacrificed for our country.

The collection will feature an array of classic sunglass shapes and signature mirrored lenses equipped with Revo’s best-in-class, NASA-based polarized lens technology.  Expect considerable custom details and Revo’s impeccable lens clarity for a collection that seamlessly combines style and performance.

FootJoy Introduces the Premiere Series Pacific Sunset Collection

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, has introduced the Premiere Series Pacific Sunset Collection.  Inspired by the vibrant sunsets of Southern California, these limited edition shoes combine the performance and style of Premiere Series with the distinctly laid back feel of the West Coast.

Available in two upper designs, these beautiful, hand-crafted Premiere Series shoes take a clean, traditional silhouette and adds a west coast twist, celebrating elevated California style with vibrant pops of color.

LA Golf Announces Partnership with World No. 1 Player Dustin Johnson

LA Golf announced today World No. 1 Ranked player Dustin Johnson is the newest LA Golf partner.

Johnson has also become a major shareholder and will join the Board of Directors alongside defending U.S. Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau, TV personality Amanda Balionis, entertainer Kelley James, Duck Commander’s Willie Robertson, and Marucci Sports CEO Kurt Ainsworth.

SIK Golf Releases Limited Edition Putter to Commemorate Bryson DeChambeau's Historic Win at 2020 US Open

SIK Golf, developer of Patented Descending Loft Technology (DLT), today announced the introduction of a US Open Commemorative Putter, similar to the model used by Bryson DeChambeau at Winged Foot in 2020.

Just like the one Bryson games, the US Open Commemorative model ($2999.99 each) is a SIK Pro C head with alignment aid on top rather than on the flange and a traditional plumber’s neck hosel. An armlock-length LAGP shaft, fitted with a JumboMax grip identical to the one Bryson plays, also comes standard.