USGA, WGT Announce 2022 Lineup for eSports Grand Slam Presented by Lexus

The USGA and World Golf Tour (WGT) by Topgolf have announced their 2022 lineup for the USGA eSports Grand Slam Presented by Lexus, which offers competitors an opportunity to compete for a variety of prizes, including a grand prize VIP trip to the 2023 U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles (Calif.) Country Club.

With the support of Lexus, the USGA and WGT will host four events on WGT platforms throughout the year. The eSports Grand Slam includes the Merion Open, the Virtual U.S. Open and two match-play challenges contested virtually at recent U.S. Open venues Chambers Bay and Erin Hills. All four of the 2022 Grand Slam series events will include courses that are hosting USGA championships this year.

Bridgestone Golf Introduces Full Tour B Family in Yellow

Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, announced today the release of the full TOUR B line of golf balls in yellow. Featuring all the same innovative technologies and advanced performance features as the white TOUR B golf balls, the new yellow models are specifically made to satisfy player demand.

“The TOUR B family is designed to fit the entire spectrum of players,” said Elliot Mellow, Golf Ball Marketing Manager at Bridgestone Golf. “The X and XS, which are aimed at players with swing speeds over 105 mph, and the RX and RXS, which are for players that swing less than 105 mph, can provide elite-level performance for anyone from Bryson DeChambeau and Tiger Woods to higher handicap recreational players with moderate swing speeds.

The USGA and The R&A Move Walker Cup Match to Even Years Beginning in 2026

The USGA and The R&A today announced that the Walker Cup Match will be contested in even years from 2026 onward.

The shift moves the biennial men’s team match between Great Britain and Ireland and the USA away from the World Amateur Team Championships, which will be played in odd years beginning in 2023.

Waverley Country Club selected to host 2023 U.S. Senior Women’s Open

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Waverley Country Club in Portland, Ore., will host the 5th U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship, which will be played Aug. 24-27, 2023.

“The USGA and Waverley Country Club have worked closely together for decades, and it’s always exciting to return to a club where we have such robust women’s golf history,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “The U.S. Senior Women’s Open has been conducted at incredible venues, and we can’t wait to bring it to Oregon.”

Limited Edition Stan Smith x Vice Golf Brings Bold Style to Iconic Footwear

Adidas always love to provide fresh takes on their classic silhouettes. This time they teamed up with Vice Golf on another fun collaboration to introduce the Stan Smith x Vice Golf, a limited-edition footwear model that will speak to golfers everywhere. Inspired by the unmistakable colorways that make Vice golf balls so unique, this version of Adidas Stan Smith Golf provides an eye-catching design to our signature model.

The Stan Smith x Vice Golf footwear is built from the same tooling that exists in Adidas Stan Smith Golf shoe they first introduced early last year. It features adiwear rubber spikeless outsole with traction inspired by the shoe’s original sole design and Adidas reinforced the shoe in the medial and lateral sides to provide additional stability throughout the golf swing. The classic design makes it one of the most versatile shoes in Adidas' range. The difference with this model is that Adidas collaborated with their friends at Vice Golf on a playful and bold style to match the colorways of their distinctive high performance golf balls.

Stay and Play at The Miller and The Soffer at the Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa

This spring, stay and play on two legendary courses – The Miller and The Soffer – each offering risk and reward scenarios at every hole.

Practice your skills at the state-of-the-art driving range and shop the latest merchandise and equipment at the expansive Golf Pro Shop. Dine at signature restaurants including BOURBON STEAK and retire to luxurious accommodations to restore and play again the next day.

Cobra Golf Introduces Limited Edition Black LTDx Drivers and KING Wedges

Cobra Golf®, a leader in golf club innovation, has introduced a sleek all-black colorway of its popular LTDx Drivers. The LTDx Black drivers possess the same performance and design features as the standard LTDx models but with the addition of a striking matte black finish on the crown and sole and grey stripe details.

The Limited Edition black colorway will be offered in all three models (LTDx, LTDx LS and LTDx MAX) in select lofts and flexes.  To complete the offering, each driver is equipped with a custom blacked-out Lamkin Crossline grip, and a premium aftermarket UST LIN-Q white shaft.

Sand Valley Begins Construction on Tom Doak Design Sedge Valley

Sand Valley, one of the country’s premier resort destinations set amidst 12,000 acres of tumbling prehistoric sand dunes, announces new plans to expand its golf and resort experience. Construction on Sedge Valley, the third 18-hole design to be built on resort property, will begin in spring, 2022 under the direction of architect Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design.

Sedge Valley will add to the resort’s collection of top-rated layouts, Sand Valley (Coore & Crenshaw), Mammoth Dunes (David McLay Kidd), The Sandbox (Coore & Crenshaw) and the forthcoming Lido, which will open to members and resort guests in 2023.

Landscapes Golf Management Selected to Operate Twin Lakes Country Club in Wisconsin

Landscapes Golf Management has been selected to operate Twin Lakes Country Club, the well-known, family-owned, small-community gathering place in southeast Wisconsin that recently eclipsed its 100-year anniversary.

The company will oversee all aspects of Twin Lakes’ business, including, sales, marketing and public relations, staffing and training, programming and special events, property maintenance, merchandising, restaurant and banquet activities, and financial management.

KemperSports Selected to Manage New Jersey Old Tappan Golf Course

KemperSports announced today that it has been selected by the Borough of Old Tappan in Bergen County, N.J., to manage Old Tappan Golf Course. The nine-hole club marks the seventh addition to the company’s growing portfolio in 2022.

KemperSports will focus on delivering top course conditions at Old Tappan while improving member engagement and fostering a welcoming and lively environment for the club’s members and guests. The company will look to grow Old Tappan’s golf and event programming and bring attention to this evolving club throughout New Jersey and New York.

Metropolitan Golf Association Announces Purse Increase for Met Open Championship

As the Metropolitan Golf Association this year celebrates its landmark 125thanniversary, it is pleased to announce a purse increase for the Met Open Championship Presented by Callaway to $200,000.

The $50,000 increase over the purse’s previous total, which has been in place since 2007, is effective for the 107thplaying, August 23-25 at Bethpage State Park’s famed Black Course and elevates the always exciting opportunity for professionals competing in the field. The first-place prize for the 54-hole championship will now stand at $36,500—an increase of $9,000.

Arccos Revolutionizes Player Analytics with Strokes Gained for Each Club

Arccos – the pioneer of big data and Artificial Intelligence for golf – today announced Strokes Gained by Club, a groundbreaking new feature that allows players to see which clubs in their bag are gaining or costing them strokes on the course, and to make more informed purchasing and set-up decisions via head-to-head product comparisons.

Set to premiere in April for all users of the Arccos Caddie app, Strokes Gained by Club represents the first time that personalized advanced analytics has been applied to on-course equipment performance. Its release comes shortly after Arccos introduced a golf ball data capture system. Strokes Gained by Club was built by Arccos’ in-house data and engineering teams, which leveraged the company’s unmatched dataset that now includes more than 500 million shots and billions of related data points recorded during over 10 million rounds played by Arccos members.

SkyGolf Announces Spring Promotion on SX550, SX400 Rangefinders, and LX5 Smart Watches

SkyGolf®, maker of SkyCaddie®, the most-trusted rangefinders in Golf, is offering a special Spring 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 March 21 and ends April 11, 2022.

“The Masters signals the unofficial start of the golf season every year and we want to make sure golfers are equipped with the most powerful rangefinders in golf to improve their accuracy and enjoyment of the game as they get back out on the course,” said Jacqui Surman, SkyGolf Senior VP and COO. “In celebration of this “season opener” for golf, we are offering this special $50 discount on all of our SkyCaddie models for a limited time.”

Historic Partridge Inn Debuts New VIP Rooftop Masters Experience

The sky’s the limit this year for those seeking the pinnacle of hospitality during Augusta’s famed Masters golf tournament. For the first time ever, The Partridge Inn is offering its exclusive rooftop venue to individuals and corporations looking to host the ultimate celebration during one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world.

With stunning views of Downtown Augusta, the rooftop venue offers jaw-dropping outdoor space, a full bar and kitchen and elegantly furnished interior living and gathering areas. Newly christened 6 South, the venue takes its name from its top, sixth-floor location with southward facing views of Augusta from the historic hotel’s hilltop perch. Previously only offered to corporations who reserved The Partridge Inn’s Penthouse facility for the entire Masters’ Week to wine and dine their most VIP clientele, 6 South is uniquely available for single or multi-night reservations having just emerged from a full renovation and reimagining for this year’s Masters Tournament. In addition to the best views in the region, 6 South is equipped with a fully operational bar and kitchen, private chef, waitstaff, and security upon request.

ORCA Golf Announces Partnership with Carter's Spectrum Golf

ORCA Golf, the only women-founded golf bag company in the United States announced their partnership with Carter’s Spectrum Golf, a golf apparel company founded by Carter Bonas, a 10-year-old entrepreneur with autism.

ORCA Golf led by Deborah Bennett, founder and CEO, and Erica Bennett, founder and chief designer debuted at the 2022 PGA Merchandise Show to showcase their impeccably unique golf bags and accessories. ORCA’s business acronym PIES stands for: Purpose, Inclusion, Empowerment, and Sustainability. Erica Bennett proudly stated, “We are firmly established and ready to forge partnerships that foster our mission of inclusivity in the industry. The first such partnering with Carter’s Spectrum Golf is a natural choice because Carter embodies everything we stand for.”

PuttOUT Launches Limited Edition Range to Celebrate First Major of Season

To celebrate golf’s first major championship of the year being just weeks away, London-based golf company PuttOUT are excited to announce the launch of their limited-edition colorway.

Drawing inspiration from one of golf’s most famous tournaments, the range consists of PuttOUT’s award-winning Premium Trainer, Medium Mat and Mirror and Gate Set in a beautiful yellow, white and green colorway.

Historic Bermuda's Five Forts Golf Club Getaway

Situated within a historic Bermuda landmark, the scenic Five Forts Golf Club is an enjoyable 18-hole course designed for beginners to have fun, while also challenging the experts.

This unique golf experience features ocean views from nearly every hole and is a great way to enjoy a day outside.

Silverado Resort and Spa Named Regional Golf Course of The Year by NGCOA

Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, Calif. has been named the is (Region 4) by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA). Each year, the NGCOA recognizes the most outstanding members of the past year, and the individuals and organizations that have helped preserve the tradition of the game while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the golf business. Silverado and all NGCOA award winners were recognized during the 2022 Golf Business Conference, January 24-26, in Orlando, Fla.

The National and Regional Course of the Year Awards recognize golf courses that epitomize exceptional course quality and management excellence, make important contributions to their communities and the game, and are models of operations to its peers. Silverado Resort and Spa was selected for Region 4 and is the only golf facility west of the Mississippi to be honored. Other Regional Course of the Year winners include, Swansea Country Club in Swansea, Mass. (Region 1); Sweetgrass Golf Club at Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Mich. (Region 2); and Streamsong Red in Bowling Green, Fla. (Region 3). Sweetgrass Golf Club was recognized as the 2022 Jemsek National Course of the Year.

The USGA and The R&A Release Updated Areas of Interest and Research Topics on Hitting Distance in Golf

The USGA and The R&A has released updated areas of interest and research topics on hitting distance in golf.

The governing bodies are continuing their work to assess potential future changes that address the long-term cycle of consistent increases in hitting distances. This results in course lengthening that threatens golf’s long-term sustainability and undermines the core principle that a broad and balanced set of skills should primarily determine success in golf.

USGA Announces USA Walker Cup Team Captains for 2023 and 2025

The USGA has announced that Mike McCoy, of Des Moines, Iowa, will captain the USA Team for the 2023 Walker Cup Match on the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland and Nathan Smith, of Pittsburgh, Pa., will captain the USA Team for the 2025 Walker Cup Match at Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, Calif.

“Both Mike and Nathan have long, exceptional histories with the USGA and outstanding amateur golf resumes,” said Stu Francis, USGA president. “Given the historic nature of the next two matches being staged at St. Andrews and Cypress Point, we wanted to give both of them the time to enjoy this leadership opportunity and plan their next few years accordingly. We congratulate each of them on an honor well deserved and look forward to watching them lead two talented USA Teams.”