Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Nippon Shaft Introduces New N.S.Pro Modus3 Tour 115 Steel Shafts

In its continuing effort to meet the needs of discriminating golfers, Nippon Shaft announced its new N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 115 steel shafts will be available on an installation-only basis from club fitters starting March 15 and will also be available March 30 from club manufacturers and/or for direct purchase from authorized online partners such as The GolfWorks in the USA.

“Nippon Shaft is very excited about the limited availability release of our new N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 115 irons shafts,” said Hiro Fukuda, sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. “We expect the Tour 115 shafts will be ideal for golfers seeking a mid-weight model with Tour-level trajectory and spin performance.”

Club Champion Acquires UK Club Fitter Golf Principles

North America’s top golf club fitter and builder, Club Champion, has acquired Golf Principles, a custom fitter and builder based in the United Kingdom. This new alignment continues Club Champion’s expansion beyond the borders of the United States, further increasing their footprint and consumer access to Tour-level fittings for all golfers worldwide.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Jason [MacNiven] and his team to the family here at Club Champion,” said Adam Levy, CEO of Club Champion. “Their mission to help golfers play their best aligns perfectly with Club Champion and our goals for the future.”

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Mitsubishi Golf Wins Number 535 at The Honda Classic

Mitsubishi picked up its 535th win on all major Tours since 2004 as Sepp Straka won The Honda Classic at the notoriously difficult PGA National Champion Course.

The Champion Course at PGA National was the third most difficult course on Tour during the 2020-21 season, and Straka left no doubt off the tee with a Kai'li 60 White in his driver.  Straka led the field in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee (1.261) and Driving Accuracy Percentage (84-percent).

USGA Announces Entry Process, Field Composition and Format for 1st U.S. Adaptive Open

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced additional details regarding the U.S. Adaptive Open – a new national championship that will showcase the world’s best golfers with disabilities – including information on the entry process, field composition and competition format.

The U.S. Adaptive Open will serve as the association’s 15th national championship, joining such iconic longstanding 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. It will be held July 18-20 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 6.

PGA Champion Jason Day Chooses to Join Bridgestone Golf Tour Team

Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, announced today the signing of major champion Jason Day to its Tour team. Joining the likes of Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, Fred Couples, Lexi Thompson, and Matt Kuchar, Day brings an incredible resume, which includes a former World #1 ranking, in addition to personality and charisma to the Bridgestone team.

Day first became interested in Bridgestone’s TOUR B XS after seeing Tiger hit some high spinning short game shots that piqued the Australian’s interest. Though he had no relationship with Bridgestone Golf at the time, he later began experimenting with Tiger’s ball and was impressed enough to start playing it on Tour. Eventually though, Day came to the realization that another model fit his game even better.

Duca del Cosma Advances Italian Golf Shoes Revolution with New S/S 2022 Collection

Luxury golf shoe brand Duca del Cosma has today launched its SS22 collection for men and women with the addition of striking new designs and color options that incorporate the latest footwear innovations and eco-friendly technology.

Featuring 28 premium styles that are designed to be worn both on and off the course, new standout men’s models include the classic brogue-style CHURCHILL and REGENT shoes, the popular ELPASO in a fashionable Black color, plus the sporty TOMCAT in Light Grey.

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Adidas Golf Announces New Limited Edition Dustin Johnson Wayne Gretzky TOUR360 22 Shoes

It’s not very often you get the chance to create something special that celebrates two of the greatest athletes to ever play their respective sports: Wayne Gretzky and Dustin Johnson.  But Adidas Golf has done just that with their limited-edition DJ/GRETZKY TOUR360 22 shoes representing a piece of each in our new premiere flagship model.

While Wayne and Dustin are certainly more family than playing partners these days, golf is the common bond where they can be both, having teamed up in numerous pro-ams together over the past several years.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The Path to The Country Club Begins Today

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that online entry applications are available now for the 122nd U.S. Open Championship, to be contested from June 16-19 at The Country Club (Championship Course), in Brookline, Mass.

Thousands of golfers will once again attempt to qualify for the championship through a two-stage process in which eventually 156 players will advance to The Country Club and one will be crowned U.S. Open champion. Non-exempt players will compete in one of 109 local qualifiers hosted throughout the United States (with one in Canada) between April 25 and May 23. Nearly 1,000 players will then compete in final qualifying, scheduled at 11 sites worldwide on May 23 and June 6.

Cleveland Golf Announces Smart Sole 4 Wedge in Black Satin

Cleveland Golf, an industry leader in wedge design and innovation, is proud to announce the release of the Black Satin finish for the Smart Sole 4.

Smart Sole 4 is a straightforward short game system for the everyday player. With three wedges designed to tackle specific short game shots, the Smart Sole 4 Black Satin provides all the tools needed to post better scores. The C model engineered for foolproof chip shots, an S model for easier sand saves, and a G model for additional forgiveness on approach shots into the green.

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.”

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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.

Thursday, February 17, 2022

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.