Footjoy HydroKnit Jacket Review: 2021 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 3

It's a crazy weather day here today.  High wind advisory with wind gusts up to 60 mph.  Thunderstorms all over the area.  So figured it's also a perfect day to give away a new FootJoy HydroKnit rain jacket for DAY 3 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.  You know, when the weather outside is frightful, HydroKnit is so delighful!

Like we'll do all 12 Days, I'm just going to touch on some key points on what makes HydroKnit such a great jacket since we've already gone into all the details earlier in the year.  Check out the jacket here on the Footjoy site to see the colors and sizes you can choose from.

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 2 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): Srixon ZX5 or ZX7 Driver

When Santa told me he was interested in the new Srixon ZX drivers it honestly didn't surprise me.  The ZX7 I reviewed for you guys this year has been the best Srixon driver I've ever played.

What did surprise me however was Santa's decision between the ZX5 and ZX7.  I'll let him explain in his own words.  But suffice to say in my Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 2 in my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway, you'll be able to choose a brand new ZX5 or ZX7 driver, LH or RH, whatever flex you want.

Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align and Tour Wrap MicroSuede Grips Review: 2021 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 2

It's won countless major championships.  It's the most popular model in their line-up.  And more than 80-percent of players on Tour use this brand, and aren't even under contract or endorsed to do so.

Of course I'm talking about Golf Pride grips and their Tour Velvet model.  These are grips that are exceptionally comfortable and perform dependably in both dry and wet conditions.  And one of you is going to win a Full Set of 13 Tour Velvet Align grips.  And we're also going to give one of you a Full Set of 13 Tour Wrap MicroSuede grips in DAY 2 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 1 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): Shot Scope V3 GPS Watch and Pro L1 Laser Rangefinder

So you guys already know this year's PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway is going to be bigger and wilder than ever.  Last year we had Santa Claus helping me out and recommending gifts to give you.  And happy to report the big man in red is back this year.

Santa and I have known each other a long time now, and he absolutely digs the 12 Days.  He had a great time following along and giving me suggestions on what to include last year.  And this year he's let me know to expect daily "Letters from Santa" to take all the fun up another level.  And Nick, I appreciate you being cool with me showing everyone your letters.

Cleveland Golf Introduces All-New CBX ZipCore Wedges

Cleveland Golf has announced the next generation of the popular CBX line of wedges, the CBX ZipCore. Cleveland Golf’s CBX ZipCore will launch in North America on Dec. 17, 2021.

Now in its third generation, the CBX family of wedges, first introduced by Cleveland Golf, has transformed the market. CBX ZipCore is no different and continues upon the legacy of Cleveland’s cavity-back wedges that deliver the perfect blend of forgiveness and versatility.

Adidas Solarthon Golf Shoes Review: 2021 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 1

If you enjoy the walk as much as you do the game, Adidas Primegreen Solarthon spikeless golf shoes will let you stride the fairways and greens with exceptional comfort, while delivering performance that stacks up to premium golf shoes on the market.

I won't go into all the details about Solarthon again here, but since three of you are each getting a brand new pair in DAY 1 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway, I thought I'd touch again on some of the key features that make these one of the best walking shoes out there.

2021 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

It's that time again friends!  My annual PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway kicks off tomorrow, December 9th.  And as much of an adrenaline rush and wild as it always is, we're taking Release The Kringle to a whole new level this year.  I can't exaggerate how crazy it's going to be.

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We'll have more gifts, more prizes, and more winners in this years 12 Days of Christmas than we've had in the past two years... combined.  Mmm hmm...  Jingle BAM baby!

USGA Unveils National Championship for Adaptive Golf Community

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, a new national championship that will showcase the world’s best golfers with disabilities. The inaugural competition will be conducted on Course No. 6 at historic Pinehurst Resort & Country Club on July 18-20, 2022. The 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open will also be held on Pinehurst No. 6, and will be conducted from July 17-19, 2023.

The U.S. Adaptive Open Championship will serve as the association’s 15th national championship, joining such iconic events as the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Amateur and U.S. Women’s Amateur. Champions of this new event will see their names recorded in the annals of golf history alongside many of the game’s storied figures.

USGA, R&A Introduce Model Local Rule to Further Limit Use of Green-Reading Materials

Golf’s governing bodies have made available a Model Local Rule (MLR) to further limit the use of Green-Reading Materials.

MLR G-11 enables a committee to limit players to using only the yardage book that it has approved for use in the competition.

2022 USGA Executive Committee Nominations Announced

The USGA Nominating Committee has released its proposed slate of 2022 Executive Committee members and officers. The Executive Committee will again be led by Stu Francis of Hillsborough, Calif., who will be serving the final year of his three-year term as USGA president, and by Fred Perpall of Dallas, Texas, who has been nominated to serve as president-elect.

In addition, Sinclair Eaddy Jr., of Baltimore, Md., and Kevin Hammer of Boynton Beach, Fla., have each been nominated to serve a three-year term on the USGA Executive Committee, a volunteer group of 15 people that provides strategic and financial oversight as the Association’s policy-making and governance board.

Club Champion Offering All-Inclusive Driver and Putter Gift Packages

For the first time ever, Club Champion can officially put a better golf game in a box.

New for 2021, the Club Champion Gift Packages are the perfect present for your favorite golfer this holiday season! Included inside each gift box – designed to look like a miniature version of a Club Champion club delivery box – is a certificate redeemable for either a driver fitting experience and a custom driver, or a putter fitting experience and a custom putter. The driver + fitting experience will retail at $1,000; the putter + fitting experience will retail at $500.

Brooks Koepka Joins Srixon and Cleveland Golf Tour Staff

SRIXON and Cleveland Golf, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, LTD. are proud to announce that Brooks Koepka has joined its Tour staff. As a new member of our Tour Staff, Koepka will play a Srixon Driver, Srixon Irons, Cleveland Golf Wedges, Srixon Golf Ball, and carry a Srixon Staff Bag.

“I am very excited to join my good friends Shane Lowry, Graeme McDowell and Hideki Matsuyama as a Srixon and Cleveland Golf Tour Staff member,” said Brooks Koepka. “I’ve been an equipment free agent for the past few years, so it will be fun to be involved with a company on a daily basis and be able to contribute to the development of their future equipment. I put the ZX7 Irons in play in January and it is the best iron I have played on Tour. I look forward to kicking off our new partnership this week in Las Vegas!”

Mitsubishi Dominates in Dubai

Sunday in Dubai Collin Morikawa did something no American has ever done before on the European Tour.  And Mitsubishi Golf did something on the European Tour only Mitsubishi Golf has ever done.

Morikawa turned the "Dubai Double" becoming the first American to capture the Race to Dubai by winning the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates course.

Club Champion Opens in Three New Markets

Custom club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of three new fitting studios, located in Dallas, TX; Columbia, SC; and Little Rock, AR. The studio in Little Rock is the first Club Champion studio in the state of Arkansas. All three new stores are open and accepting fitting appointments.

Club Champion fits, sells and builds custom golf clubs using brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, Ping, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, Golf Pride and many more. The company delivers a Tour-quality fitting that produces longer, more accurate shots with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate for golfers of any ability level.

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.