Monday, January 10, 2022

Srixon Introduces the All-New Z-STAR DIAMOND

SRIXON has announced the all-new Z-STAR DIAMOND golf ball. The Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND officially launches in North America on Jan. 21, 2022.

"Z-STAR DIAMOND is a game-changer for me," said Brooks Koepka. "This golf ball was a major driver in joining Srixon and it's been a seamless transition. The performance is really impressive, and I feel confident heading into the new tour season."

Friday, January 7, 2022

USGA Significantly Elevates U.S. Women’s Open with ProMedica Partnership and Announces Five New Host Courses

The USGA and ProMedica today announced a long-term partnership that includes presenting partner rights for the U.S. Women’s Open, notably elevating the championship through a $10 million purse, additional host sites that include some of the most esteemed courses in the U.S., and increased charitable support, to ensure that its life-changing impact continues to set the standard in the women’s game.

ProMedica, a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated health and well-being organization that serves communities in 28 states, becomes the newest partner in the USGA’s global program, which is designed to extend the reach of the Association’s mission to champion and advance the game of golf. In addition to the U.S. Women’s Open presenting sponsorship, as part of the long-term relationship, ProMedica becomes the official health and well-being partner of the USGA.

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

XXIO Announces new XXIO 12

XXIO has announced the all-new XXIO 12 and XXIO 12 Ladies. Swing easy and strike it pure with the new XXIO 12, which officially launches in North America on Feb. 11, 2022.

The brand flagship and epitome of design philosophy, XXIO 12 Woods and Irons are remarkably lightweight and easy-to-use clubs offering a specialized suite of technologies that amplify performance for the moderate swing speed golfer.

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Odyssey Golf Introduces New Tri-Hot 5K, Eleven, and Toulon Putters

Odyssey has announced its new Tri-Hot 5K, Eleven, and Toulon Putters, along with new versions of their major-winning White Hot OG lineup. Each of these offerings will be available at retail on February 4.

Odyssey developed Tri-Hot 5K with an audacious goal, to introduce a new blade putter construction that outperforms a mallet, in a classic shape that the best players on TOUR love.  Odyssey moved the CG positioning forward and leveraged new materials in ways that have never been realized in a putter. Stainless steel, tungsten, and 6061 aircraft grade aluminum have all been meticulously crafted to re-invent what a blade can accomplish.

Abraham Ancer and Yuka Saso Join Callaway Golf

PGA TOUR star Abraham Ancer and LPGA major winner Yuka Saso officially joined Callaway Golf as Staff Professionals.

Ancer will play Callaway Woods, an Odyssey Putter, and will wear a Callaway hat in competition.  He has been one of the top players in the world over the past several years. In 2021, he earned his first PGA TOUR win at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational and finished 9th in the FedEx Cup Standings, all while using a Callaway Epic Speed Driver and an Odyssey Putter. He’s currently 17th in the Official World Golf Rankings, and Abraham will make his Callaway debut this week at the Sentry Tournament of Champions.

Callaway Golf Announces New Chrome Soft Balls for 2022

Callaway Golf has officially announced their new Chrome Soft, Chrome Soft X, and Chrome Soft X LS Golf Balls.

Each of these new products will be available at retailers nationwide starting on January 28.

Callaway Golf Announces New Rogue Drivers, Fairway Woods, Hybrids and Irons for 2022

Callaway Golf has officially announced their new Rogue Family of Drivers, Fairway Woods, Irons, and Hybrids.

Here's a first look preview with tech and performance details of all the new clubs.

New Vokey Design SM9 Wedges Debut This Week at the Sentry Tournament of Champions

The new Vokey Design SM9 wedges – the next generation of the PGA Tour’s most played wedges – will make their debut this week at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui.

Master Craftsman Bob Vokey and Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill, working alongside Vokey’s team of engineers, have spent the last two years designing prototypes and testing them with the world’s best players, pushing forward in their relentless mission to craft better performing and better feeling wedges.

Saturday, December 25, 2021

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 12 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): 12 PAIRS of Adidas ZG21 Golf Shoes (12 Winners)

The last Letter from Santa of this year's 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.  And Santa knows how to finish strong.  Really strong.

We have 12 PAIRS of Adidas ZG21 Golf Shoes for 12 Winners!  Absolutely insane!  12 of you will each receive a new pair of Adidas ZG21 golf shoes, you know the shoes.  Same ones Collin Morikawa wears and has worn all year as he smashed all kinds of records.

Friday, December 24, 2021

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 11 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): TravisMathew and Cuater FULL 7 Piece Golf Apparel OUTFIT (2 Winners)

The Christmas party has started for me and the fam here, so will keep this one short.  Santa's letter was delivered by Dasher tonight, and looks like he was right to wonder about Buddy.  Coincidentally I'm wearing some of what Santa wants to give to you this time around.

We have a TravisMathew and Cuater FULL 7-piece golf apparel OUTFIT that TWO of you are going to win.  You'll get a jacket, polo, pants, belt, golf shoes, socks, and cap.  ALL of it.  Just head over to the TravisMathew/Cuater website, and pick out whatever you want.

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 10 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): Full Year of 12 DOZEN New 2022 Bridgestone Golf Tour B Golf Balls

This morning Santa reminded me of something I did a few months back that was, well... let's call it confident in the face of almost certain disaster.

I'm talking about the Bridgestone Tour B Cup back in September.  I asked Adam from Bridgestone to hit a flop shot over my head to prove how much I trust the new 2022 Tour B golf balls.  From 6 feet away.  I still have all my teeth, and Santa thought it went so well he wants to give one of you a FULL YEAR supply of 12 DOZEN new Bridgestone Tour B Golf balls.  You can choose any model you want, the X, XS, RX, or RXS.

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 9 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): Cobra Golf RADSPEED Driver

I traveled a lot this year, playing and reviewing some great courses, new courses, and everything in between.  But have to be honest.  I've never wanted to be somewhere as much as I do right now.  And that's at The North Pole.

Santa was absolutely tearing it up something crazy at the Happy Moose Bar & Grille tonight.  Really best to let Santa tell you all about it.  I can say however it has something to do with the Cobra RADSPEED driver, and one of you will win your very own.  You can choose 9.0 or 10.5 degrees, any flex you want, and RH or LH.

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 8 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): Any SIK Golf Putter You Want

Santa is taking over my 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway from here on through Christmas Day.  He told me we're having two Letters from Santa giveaways today at 12:45 and 7:45, two more on Christmas Eve at the same times, and then one final Letter from Santa giveaway on Christmas Day about 4:45.

And Santa's not messing around.  Up for grabs today is any SIK Golf putter you want.  Seriously, ANY PUTTER.  Pro, DW, Flo, whatever you want.  You probably want to check out SIK Golf's webs site to get a feel for all the different models and heads and options.  And I'll certainly help with any questions you might have.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 7 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): CRU Golf Limited Edition Declaration Leather Headcovers

Apparently Santa wants my 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway to get even crazier.  And when Santa tells me something, you know I'm gonna listen.

The gift up for grabs in my Letters from Santa Giveaway 7 is a limited edition CRU Golf "Declaration" leather driver headcover.  Actually three of them, one each for three of you.  Words from the Declaration of Independence are stamped into the headcovers.  The red, white, and blue colors are popping.  And the leather is luxuriously soft as you'd expect from CRU.

Monday, December 20, 2021

FootJoy Premiere Series Tarlow, Flint, and Packard Golf Shoes Review: 2021 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 7

My favorite FootJoy shoes of all time.  I really can't give any higher praise.  The Premiere Series, every one of them.  The Tarlow, the Flint, the Packard.  All with exquisite details, hypnotizing beauty, and unrestrained performance.  And absolute proof golf shoes really can make your mouth water.

I already reviewed all of these shoes for you this season, but will highlight a few points here again and touch on some differences between them since one of you will win your very own pair of brand new FJ Premiere Series shoes.  Choose any style, any color, any size you want.  Go crazy.

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 6 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): Vessel Player III Golf Stand Bag

Santa's talking miniature horses, Matrix Resurrections, and golden pixie dust in his latest letter.  Just when you think you know everything about someone, they go and blow your mind.

And speaking of mind-blowing, the gift up for grabs in my Letters from Santa Giveaway 6 is a brand new Vessel Player III golf stand bag.  You can choose any of the seven available colors, in a 6-way or 14-way top.  Whatever you want.  I'll let Santa fill you in on all the details.

Mizuno ST-G 220 Driver Review: 2021 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 6

Bombination.  In a word, that's how to describe the new Mizuno ST-G 220 driver.  A damn beast to be honest.  And with all-out adjustability (featuring two movable weights and three movable weight tracks) the ST-G 220 will also be wildly effective and incredibly versatile for a wide range of players and skills.  Mizuno is making that holy grail of added distance with more forgiveness a legit reality with the ST-G 220.

And one of you will win your very own ST-G 220 driver in my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.  You can choose whatever stock shaft you want, whatever flex you want.  And you can see all the options here.

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 5 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): Inverness Club $500 Pro Shop Apparel and Accessories Gift Package

This one is insanely awesome.  Not gonna lie, it's pure magic.  And for extra crazy?  I don't really know what exactly will be in this gift package from Santa!

The big man in red is a huge fan of Inverness Club and loves that Inverness is an anchor site for my Play With Pete Invitational.  And so one of you is going to win an amazing Inverness Club $500 Apparel and Accessories Golf Shop Gift Package!  I'll let Santa give you all the details in his latest letter.

Friday, December 17, 2021

Letters from Santa GIVEAWAY 4 (PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway): TIGER Stamped Bridgestone Golf 2022 Tour B XS PROTO Balls

Tiger is back.  He has a new golf ball.  Santa is pumped.

I'll just let Santa explain it all.  But the gist is he wants TWO of you to EACH win TWO DOZEN new 2022 Bridgestone Golf Tour B XS "TIGER" stamped Proto Balls.

Tour Edge Exotics C721 Hybrid Review: 2021 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 5

More and more of us are opting to play hybrids in our bags rather than long irons, and the new Tour Edge Exotics C721 hybrid is one of the best you'll ever hit.

And TWO (2) of you will win your very own C721 hybrid in my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.  You can choose any loft (2/17 degrees, 3/19 degrees, 4/22 degrees, or 5/24 degrees), shaft, flex, and even custom length and grip size you want.  You can see all the options here.