USGA to bring 129th U.S. Amateur Championship to venerable Inverness Club in 2029

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Inverness Club, in Toledo, Ohio, will host the 129th U.S. Amateur Championship. The dates of the championship are Aug. 13-19, 2029. The stroke play co-host course will be named at a later date.

“The growth of the U.S. Amateur over the last 100 years has been phenomenal, and earlier this year we saw near record-high entries for the championship,” said John Bodenhamer, senior managing director, Championships. “Part of that growth is a commitment by the USGA to take the championship to the best courses in the country, and Inverness is certainly among that group. We look forward to continuing our partnership with them with another U.S. Amateur.”

Kentwool Limited Edition 2021 Merino Wool Socks Review (Fall/Winter Collection)

We obsess about every detail of our golf shoes, but the socks we wear are often just an afterthought.  That is, unless you've worn a pair of Kentwool Merino wool socks.

Kentwool Merino wool socks check off every single performance box imaginable to keep you moving forward in style and complete comfort both on and off the course.  And honestly, there's no way to exaggerate how freaking awesome these socks are on so many levels.

Tour Edge Staffer Bernhard Langer Wins PGA Tour Champions Schwab Cup Super Season in Historic Fashion

The legend of Bernhard Langer continues to grow at an exponential rate as the ageless wonder continues to pull off the unthinkable.

At the PGA TOUR Champions Charles Schwab Cup Championship Sunday, Langer won the 6th Schwab Cup of his storied career, the most of any player in Champions history.

Vessel Golf VLS Lux Stand Bag Review - Proof That You Really Can Fall in Love With Your Golf Bag

The best golf bags will always have some combination of comfort, function, and style.  And the new Vessel Golf VLS Lux is a luxurious stand bag that can do it all.

With immense attention to details, VLS Lux keeps your clubs organized and protected, holds all your golf necessities, and is a pure joy to carry around the course.

Galvin Green Unveils Limited Edition True Blue Collection

To brighten up the golfing wardrobe and any golf trip, leading apparel brand Galvin Green has introduced a new premium TRUE BLUE capsule collection of garments in fresh colorways inspired by the bright sky that golfers long to play under.

Ideal for those looking to play on the Sun Belt region this winter, the latest collection from the innovative Swedish brand features fashionable shirts, shorts and hoodies in the increasingly popular Blue Bell color along with other shades of blue and white in a variety of designs and patterns.

LPGA Tour Player Kelly Tan Signs with Duca del Cosma

Luxury Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma today announced the signing of LPGA Tour player Kelly Tan to wear its hand-crafted shoes in a multi-year contract.

Tan, who represented Malaysia at the 2016 & 2020 Olympic Games, becomes the second global Tour player to sign with the fast-growing brand, after six-time European Tour winner Joost Luiten joined in January.

Mizuno Golf Named AJGA Official Partner

The American Junior Golf Association is excited to bring Mizuno Golf onboard in 2022 as an Official Partner of the AJGA.

Founded in Osaka, Japan in 1906, Mizuno has long held an enviable industry-wide reputation for crafting some of  the finest golf equipment on the market and being at the forefront of technological innovation.

Meet Eugenio Chacarra of Madrid, Spain - The Next Great Golfer

Eugenio Chacarra is a name you might not know.  But one day soon, you will.

The first-team All-American senior from Oklahoma State University is ranked eighth in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, has excelled at every level of the game so far, and already possesses an elite game that's going to keep getting better on the professional circuit.

Mitsubishi Golf Launches All-New Kai’li Series to Serve the Modern Golf Athlete

Recognizing a growing desire among golfers everywhere for a shaft that is both explosive and responsive Mitsubishi Golf introduced its all-new Kai’li™ Series. Kai’li is the first new series MCA Golf has launched since introducing TENSEI in 2015.

“The name may be familiar but Kai’li is a bold new series designed like none before,” says Mark Gunther, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MCA Golf. “Kai’li is a blend of words meant to evoke the power and mystery of the ocean. This series is about discovering and unleashing new depths of strength and performance.”

Tour Edge Staffer Bernhard Langer Wins Schwab Cup Playoff and Becomes Oldest Player in History to Win on Champions Tour

What a weekend it was for golf club manufacturer Tour Edge, who has been experiencing a meteoric rise on the PGA TOUR Champions over the past few seasons.

Their staff player Bernhard Langer won the PGA TOUR Champion’s Dominion Charity Classic in Richmond, Virginia Sunday, becoming the oldest player to win a PGA TOUR Champions event in the process.

Duca del Cosma Announces Spectacular New Shoe Range

Luxury golf shoe brand Duca del Cosma has unveiled its most stylish and colorful golf shoe range, incorporating 25 eye-catching options that deliver striking looks, all-day comfort and incredible stability.

Featuring a host of bold colors that will brighten any fairway and clubhouse, the collection offers a hand-crafted shoe model for every golfer looking to hit the course with ultimate style and confidence.

FlightScope to Launch New Mevo+ Pro Package

In its ongoing pursuit of adding value, FlightScope, the global leader in tracking and analyzing sports performance data, announced today the upcoming launch of its FlightScope Mevo+ Pro Package add-on option for its Mevo+ tracking radar.

The Mevo+ is an advanced indoor and outdoor tracking radar and golf simulator that offers 16 data parameters, golf course simulation, and customizable skills challenges. The Mevo+ is a popular product in the launch monitor and simulator space and offers customers an accurate tracking device for practice and entertainment sessions.

The R&A and USGA Publish Golf's New Modernized Rules of Amateur Status

Golf’s new Rules of Amateur Status have been published by the USGA and The R&A ahead of their January 1, 2022, effective date.

The work is the latest step by the governing bodies to make the Rules easier to understand and apply and follows the modernization process of the Rules of Golf in 2019. The new Rules were informed by golfer and golf industry feedback as a part of a comprehensive review, to ensure they continue to reflect how the modern game is played by millions of golfers around the world.

Club Champion Offers Exclusive Winter Fitting Special

Tis the season of giving: Club Champion is giving golfers of every skill Tour-level fittings for just half the price.

From November 1, 2021-January 31, 2022, Club Champion is offering 50% off their fittings with an equipment purchase of $500 or more. To continue this new winter tradition, this 50% off promotion applies to every Club Champion fitting type. Those seeking a putter fitting are only required to purchase a new putter (no price minimum) for the 50% fitting discount to apply.

PXG Announce New XF GEN 4 Woods and Hybrids

PXG, the global golf research and development powerhouse, has revealed its all-new Xtreme Forgiveness GEN4 Fairways and Hybrids. Expanding upon PXG’s flagship GEN4 lineup and in compliment to the X models, these golf clubs are more forgiving and deliver outstanding ball speed, ideal spin, and smooth turf interaction.

When PXG introduced its GEN4 Golf Clubs in Spring 2021, the new drivers, fairways, hybrids, and irons marked the apex of the company’s club lineup. Because PXG engineers have the freedom to approach club design with limitless creativity and without cost and time constraints, GEN4 presents significant advancements in materials and technology innovations, as well as personalized performance.

Titleist Introduces Innovative Pro V1 Radar Capture Technology

New Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls with Radar Capture Technology (RCT) – developed by Titleist Golf Ball R&D engineers and validated in collaboration with a team of TrackMan experts – are designed to enhance the data capture of launch conditions in an indoor environment and deliver the most accurate information possible.

Pro V1 and Pro V1x RCT golf balls improve the TrackMan experience for dedicated indoor fitting specialists committed to a premium, precision fitting; coaches and instructors aiming to give their players even better tools to work with; and Tour professionals and golfers seeking precision data capture from their indoor practice sessions.

New Balance Adds Two New Colors to Fresh Foam PaceSL BOA Golf Shoes

Just in time for the holiday season, New Balance Golf has added two new colorways to its Fresh Foam PaceSL BOA performance collection.  The new colorways are black with red highlights and grey with orange highlights. The new colorways will be available November 1, 2021.

The Fresh Foam PaceSL BOA combines a new Fresh Foam midsole with the BOA Fit System to deliver the ultimate walking shoe for golfers by providing a secure fit, perimeter stability, and comfort in every step.

SkyGolf Announces Holiday Promotion

SkyGolf®, maker of SkyCaddie®, the most-trusted rangefinders in Golf, is offering a special Holiday Promotion of $50 off the new SkyCaddie SX550 and award-winning SX400 rangefinders and the LX5 and LX5 with ceramic bezel smart watches. The promotion starts November 15 and ends December 31, 2021.

“With all of the talk about shipping delays and inventory shortages this holiday season, it’s a good idea to start gift shopping a little earlier than usual,” said Jacqui Surman, SkyGolf Senior VP and COO. “Our popular SkyCaddie GPS rangefinders and watches are sure to be appreciated by the golfers in your life. We currently have inventory in stock but expect to sell out before the holidays. Take advantage of our holiday promotion and stock up on gifts for your loved ones and maybe one for yourself!”

Aerotech Golf SteelFiber Private Reserve Shafts Review - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner

You guys already know about Aerotech Golf SteelFiber shafts.  They have more PGA Tour wins than any graphite iron shaft in history,  They're used by many players, including World No. 1 Nelly Korda.  And I've been telling you how stable, long, and great feeling these are for awhile now.

Well now you're also going to hear the opinion of Donny, who won a set of Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve shafts in one of my recent giveaways.  Private Reserve are designed with even tighter tolerances than the standard SteelFiber, and are the kind of shafts that legitimately can improve your game immediately.

Adidas Announces Limited Edition Stan Smith Golf Shoes for ZOZO Championship

When designing footwear, Adidas looks everywhere for inspiration. This time, it came through a quote: “Be unique. Be equal.”

The quote comes from ZOZO’s company philosophy, who Adidas has partnered with to introduce an exclusive, limited-edition colorway of our Stan Smith Golf.