Visit Carlsbad - The Golfing Gateway to Southern California

Visit Carlsbad, the destination marketing organization for the Pacific Coast town of Carlsbad, California, invites golfers from across the country to experience the area’s top golf resorts, golf courses, and leading hotel properties as the organization further promotes the sunny region as one of America’s top golf destinations.

Carlsbad is home to top golf resort destinations Omni La Costa Resort & Spa and Park Hyatt Aviara, along with The Crossings at Carlsbad.  The oceanfront town showcases world-class golf, luxury resort destinations, world class culture and cuisine, and some of the finest year-round weather anywhere. Golf Digest already recognizes Carlsbad among its “23 best summertime buddies trip golf destinations.”

Marriott Golf Offering Stunning Arizona Resort Golf Packages

Marriott Golf has announced some incredible golf packages in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tucson Arizona areas.

Three stunning resorts, five championship golf courses, and your chance to discover them all.

Vessel and PAYNTR GOLF Launch Limited Edition VLX Stand Bag

PAYNTR GOLF, the industry leader in performance-based golf footwear, today announced a new product in collaboration with luxury goods and premium golf bag manufacturer, Vessel, to bring a market exclusive, limited edition VLX Stand bag to its offerings.

“As PAYNTR GOLF continues to expand our product line, we are thrilled to establish a partnership with Vessel” said Mike Forsey, co-founder and president of PAYNTR GOLF. “There is complete synergy between our brands as we both strive to offer customers products that are proven in performance.”

Wilson Golf Announces New Launch Pad Drivers, Woods, Hybrids, and Irons for 2022

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today announces a new line of its Launch Pad super game-improvement golf clubs. The cutting-edge, modern look matches the game-changing technology that helps high handicap golfers play better and enjoy the game more.

“Wilson Golf prides itself on our ability to provide the right products for every level of player,” said Tim Clarke, President of Wilson Golf. “From Staff Model to D9 and now the newest Launch Pad range, our products are designed with best-in-class technology to help bring out the best in every individual’s game.”

Duca del Cosma Delago Golf Boots Review - Playing Your Best When Temperatures are Down

I have a confession to make.  I wear golf boots.  I like golf boots.  And hands down, the new Duca del Cosma Delago boots are the best golf boots I've ever worn.  You're not merely surviving cold weather golf with Delago, you're conquering it.

Seemingly modeled on the Duca Eldorado golf shoes (and you probably already know how much I love my Eldorados), Delago feature the same soft Italian Nappa leather, high-grip spikeless outsoles, and memory foam insoles with additional cork support in the heel.  And that means Delago are a top-notch combination of comfort and stability.

Bridgestone Golf Announces New 2022 Tour B XS Tiger Woods Edition Balls

Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, introduced today the 2022 TOUR B XS Tiger Woods Edition golf balls. Like the standard TOUR B XS model, the new TW Edition is a result of a close working relationship between Tiger and Bridgestone’s R&D department and provides TOUR-level performance with long distance and high levels of greenside spin.

The new golf balls deliver an exceptional combination of distance and control due to Bridgestone’s breakthrough REACTIV iQ technology, which takes advantage of proprietary impact modifiers in the cover to optimize performance throughout the bag.

PUMA Golf Announces new PROADAPT ALPHACAT Spikeless Shoes

PUMA Golf has introduced its new PROADAPT ALPHACAT, the “Alpha” of all spikeless shoes. A fresh design that combines exceptional performance and hi-tech materials with PUMA’s trademark fashion-forward aesthetic, makes the ALPHACAT the new standard in the premium, spikeless golf shoe category.

Available in two versions for men: standard lace and DISC ($150), as well as a laced model for the women ($120) each in a variety of colorways.

Bernhard Langer Wins Chubb Classic, Outlasts Tim Petrovic for 1-2 Tour Edge Finish

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

Their ageless staff player Bernhard Langer won the PGA TOUR Champion’s Chubb Classic in Naples, Fla. Sunday, setting numerous records in the process.

Annika Sorenstam Files Entry to Compete in the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica

Annika Sorenstam has filed an entry as a fully exempt player for the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by ProMedica, which will be contested June 2-5 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C.

The three-time champion has competed in 15 U.S. Women’s Opens, most recently at Interlachen Country Club in 2008. She will return to Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, where she successfully defended her 1995 U.S. Women’s Open title with a six-stroke victory in 1996.

The Sea Pines Resort Inn & Club at Harbour Town Earns Ranking as One of Top Hotels in Country

The Sea Pines Resort’s Inn & Club at Harbour Town has been named one of the top 12 hotels in the country for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in rankings and consumer advice.

It is the second consecutive year, and third time in four years, that The Inn & Club at Harbour Town has appeared in the publication’s “Best Hotels” rankings, which recognize properties for providing top-of-the-line amenities and hospitality for travelers. The Sea Pines Resort also was singled out in these prestigious rankings for a Gold badge, symbolic of hotels that scored in the top 10 percent of the overall rankings.

Mizuno Golf OMOI Putters FIRST LOOK - Engineered for Heavyweight Stability and Exceptional Feel

Mizuno, the Japanese equipment manufacturer long renowned for its beautiful, industry-leading forged irons and technically advanced golf clubs, introduces three new M-CRAFT OMOI putters featuring a heavier head for greater stability.

Forged from premium 1025 carbon steel and CNC milled, using all the successful fundamentals of the original M-Craft models, the OMOI putters feature a heavier head weight to increase MOI for improved stability.

Play Where the Pros Play TPC San Antonio Package

Walk in the footsteps of your favorite PGA TOUR stars and test your skills at TPC San Antonio, host of the 100th Anniversary of the Valero Texas Open (March 31 – April 3rd, 2022).

The “Play Where the Pros Play” package features Golf for Two (per night) on one of two championship golf courses: The Oaks and The Canyons.

Tour Edge Develops New Exotics C722 and E722 Irons and C722 Ti-Utility

Tour Edge, the pound for pound industry leader in performance and innovation, introduces their new Exotics 722 Series of golf clubs that are available today for pre-order.

The new Exotics 722 Series includes the revamped C722 Iron and the perfected E722 Iron. And also the new C722 Ti-Utility Iron.

USGA Announces 26 Qualifying Sites for the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the 26 qualifying sites for the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by ProMedica, which will be contested June 2-5 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C.

Qualifying will be conducted over 36 holes at locations in 17 U.S. states plus three international sites between April 19-May 16. The championship is open to female professionals and amateurs with a Handicap Index® not exceeding 2.4. Online entry applications open on Wednesday, Feb. 16 and continue through Wednesday, April 6 at 5 p.m. EDT at champs.usga.org.

Club Champion Unlocks Exclusive Products with The Vault

Exclusive products from golf’s top brands will soon be available via The Vault, a new e-commerce platform from club fitter, Club Champion. This new space combines Club Champion’s mission for better golf with an exclusivity and style that appeal to the discerning golfer. The intention is to partner with golf’s innovators to offer unique, attractive, and limited-edition items to a wide range of golfers.

“This is just another way to truly customize the game of golf for our customers,” said VP of Marketing, Pat Duncan. “The OEM partners we have lined up for these collaborations are bringing incredible creativity to the table and we’re thrilled to have the freedom to create the products we’ve always wanted to see.”

USGA Announces Qualifying Sites for 122nd U.S. Open Championship at The Country Club

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced local and final qualifying sites for the 122nd U.S. Open Championship. The U.S. Open will be contested at The Country Club (Championship Course), in Brookline, Mass., for the fourth time from June 16-19, 2022.

Local qualifying, conducted over 18 holes at 109 sites in 44 U.S. states and Canada, will take place between April 25-May 23. Those players who advance out of local qualifying will join a group of locally exempt players in final qualifying, which will be conducted over 36 holes. The final stage will be held in Japan and Canada as well as nine U.S. sites on May 23 and June 6.

New Balance Golf Introduces Fresh Foam X Defender

New Balance Golf introduces the Fresh Foam X Defender and Fresh Foam X Defender SL to its 2022 Spring Collection.

The Fresh Foam X Defender is built for on-course performance with a waterproof FantomFit® upper, a new Fresh Foam X® midsole, and a TPU outsole. This combination provides golfers with a secure fit, perimeter stability, and comfort in every step.

Four Championship Golf Courses Await as Walt Disney World Resort Turns 50

Walt Disney World Resort, a business founded by Walt Disney in Orlando in April 1971 that features theme parks, hotel lodging, cruises, timeshare, guided tours, travel packages and licensing, is celebrating its first 50 years with “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” – where visitors can celebrate its past, present, and future!

While developing the original Walt Disney World Resort concept, Walt Disney sketched a plan for his vision for EPCOT – an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. On the first drawing – to the right of the property’s central hub with space devoted to the Magic Kingdom Park, resort hotels, convention facilities, and man-made lakes – Disney identified a large area designated for “golf.”

LA Golf Launches Innovative New Putter with Larger Sweet Spot

LA Golf has announced its first putter, solving the three most common problems typical golfers have: 1. Missing the sweet spot, 2. Inconsistent launch angles, and 3. Wiggle in the head.

The LA Golf Putter is the most technologically advanced putter in decades showcasing an all-carbon head, large diameter anti-vibration shaft, stainless steel hosel, and Descending Loft Face Technology. To add to the excitement of the performance advantages, the putter is already creating buzz with its sexy design.

Go Deep with Club Champion Super Bowl Giveaway: Driver Fitting and Custom Driver of Your Choice

This is a giant week for sports.  We have the Super Bowl.  We have one of the PGA Tour's most popular events, the Waste Management Phoenix Open.  And this year to make it all absolutely bananas we also have my PGAPappas Go Deep with Club Champion Giveaway.

The Rams and Bengals will be going deep at SoFi Stadium.  The best players in the world will be going deep at The Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale.  And one of you will be going deep from the tee box this year as I'm hooking someone up with a free driver fitting at Club Champion and custom driver of your choice!