Miura Golf has introduced the KM1 and KM2, the first putters released by the esteemed Japanese clubmaker in four years.
The KM1 and KM2 blade style putters are Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milled from the same source as the Japanese stainless-steel billets used exclusively by the Miura family for their legendary forged irons. The result is an unparalleled combination of custom craftsmanship and modern innovation that provides the ultimate in precision, feel and performance.
After acquisitions in Canada and the UK, Club Champion is continuing its international expansion in 2022. PureForm, Australia’s premier golf club fitter, has been officially acquired by North America’s top fitter.
“We’re very excited to partner with the PureForm team down under,” said Club Champion CEO, Adam Levy. “Like our other recent acquisitions, PureForm strives to give their customers a top-tier experience and measurable results on the course, so we felt a natural connection with them and their model.”
Every championship run has a story to it, but some stories are better than others. Swag Golf, the premium, limited-edition golf accessory, equipment, and apparel company, is now taking pre-orders for the company’s first World Series Champs Suite drop commemorating the historic Atlanta Braves’ championship run.
Officially licensed by MLB, the covers are fit for the World Series Champs and are available in Driver, Blade, and Mallet options on SwagGolf.com.
Guest review coming in hot! This one's from John on twitter and the SIK Golf putter he won in my Letters from Santa giveaway in my 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway. And sounds like he's found himself one of those rare forever kind of clubs.
John's put some good time in with his new SIK Golf DW 2.0 C-Series putter now, and says he was "blown away," and this putter probably "has the best roll and feel of any putter" he's ever used.
One of the most spectacular championships in all of collegiate golf, the Western Intercollegiate attracts talented players from top colleges and universities, all eager to compete for the coveted team trophy and Blue Jacket, which goes to the individual champion. And next week the 75th annual Western Intercollegiate at Pasatiempo will be televised on Golf Channel on April 11-13.
Pasatiempo Golf Club, designed by renowned architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie, ranks amongst the best by Golfweek, Golf Digest, and Golf Magazine. A member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Dr. MacKenzie also designed Augusta National, home of The Masters.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has accepted a record total of 1,874 entries, including 12 champions and 24 of the top 25 players in the world, for the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by ProMedica. The U.S. Women’s Open will be held for the fourth time at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, in Southern Pines, N.C., on June 2-5, 2022.
The previous record was established in 2015 when 1,873 filed entries for the championship at Lancaster (Pa.) Country Club. More than 1,500 U.S. Women’s Open entries were accepted for the eighth consecutive time. The USGA accepted entries for the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open from golfers in 46 U.S. states and 57 foreign countries.
Custom club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of four new fitting studios this month, located in Sanford, FL; Mt. Pleasant, SC; Ann Arbor, MI; and Charlottesville, VA. The brand will surpass 95 stores nationwide this quarter and is looking to continue their expansion later this year.
Club Champion custom-fits and builds golf clubs using components from over 60 brands, including names like Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, Golf Pride, and many more. The company delivers a Tour-level fitting that produces longer, more accurate shots with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate for golfers of any ability level.
Rachel Heck, 20, of Memphis, Tenn., and Rachel Kuehn, 20, of Asheville, N.C., have earned places on the 2022 USA Curtis Cup Team as the top Americans in the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR® as of April 6. They will compete against Great Britain and Ireland in the 42nd Curtis Cup Match on June 10-12 at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.
Since 2018, the three highest-ranked American players in the WAGR as of a predetermined date receive automatic exemptions from the USGA onto the USA Curtis Cup Team. Rose Zhang, of Irvine, Calif., currently No. 1 in WAGR®, had previously been named to the team due to winning the 2021 McCormack Medal. Heck is currently No. 3 in WAGR, while Kuehn is ranked No. 8.
Building upon the momentum generated by the introduction of the Vokey Design SM9 line, Titleist launches the WedgeWorks Low Bounce K Grind, a tour-proven, versatile wedge now available in Tour Chrome and Raw finishes.
The SM9 K grind is among the most popular of all the available Vokey options, especially with amateur golfers who favor its wide, cambered sole, providing maximum forgiveness on greenside shots and out of the bunker.
With Georgia on everyone’s mind this week, Adidas Golf wanted to cook up something special. So, they got on the phone with their friends in Georgia who know how to cook up good food better than anyone else: Waffle House.
Before too long, the two teams were already in the design kitchen combining ingredients from the iconic restaurant with one of the most iconic shoes in golf. The end result was the TOUR360 22 x Waffle House – truly a creation unlike any other.
J.J. Spaun grabbed the last spot at this week’s Masters tournament wearing the latest Quickdry outfit from Galvin Green when winning his first PGA Tour title in temperatures reaching 86°F (30°C) at the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio on Sunday.
Having signed with the leading high-performance apparel brand earlier this year, J.J. chose to wear the Quickdry combination of the striking MAYSON shirt in a Navy/White colorway, along with stylish NOAH pants in Sharkskin for his impressive final round that took him up to 10th in the FedEx Cup rankings.
River Hills Golf & Country Club, long regarded as one of the Myrtle Beach area’s hidden gems, will close this summer to undergo a complete greens and bunker renovation project, Founders Group International announced.
River Hills will close June 20 and plans to reopen August 21.
In the fifth event played on the 2022 PGA TOUR Champions, Tour Edge claimed their 2nd 1-2 finish of the season Sunday at the Rapiscan System Classic in Biloxi, Miss.
The winner of the event was playing a 22-degree Exotics C721 Hybrid with an Aldila NV 85 shaft for a dominant 6-shot victory.
Berkeley Country Club now offers Claremont Club & Spa resort guests privileged access to championship golf at one of Northern California’s premier golfing and social destinations. Located in the Berkeley Hills, just minutes from the hotel, the Berkeley Country Club offers a challenging and inspiring course for players of all abilities.
Superbly routed over natural terrain and featuring breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco Bay, the 18-holes, Par 72 golf course has provided an unparalleled golf experience for more than a century.
The Master’s Tournament once again kicks off this week in the Peach State, welcoming close to 50,000 patrons to Augusta National Golf Club for a full week of competition and comradery.
Devereux, a men’s brand that brings a fresh take to the too often stale world of golf, is nodding to the greatest tournament of the year with their newest capsule collection, Peachy SZN.
Shot Scope (www.shotscope.com), a leading international manufacturer of GPS-based distance tracking and game performance systems, today announced it has officially launched and is now selling PRO LX+, golf’s first laser rangefinder to feature GPS-powered distances and Artificial Intelligence for personalized performance tracking.
A first-of-its-kind rangefinder, the PRO LX+ system, includes three innovative devices which are sold as one unit, the PRO LX+, featuring GPS-powered distances and performance tracking, or individually as the PRO LX Rangefinder and H4 Game Tracker. Today, with research showing that modern golfers rely on multiple GPS devices, players of all levels now have one device - PRO LX+ - that provides all of the on-course technology they need in one system.
Eyewear lifestyle brand Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) and iconic golf shoe brand FootJoy are partnering to create a limited series of sunglasses and footwear that bridges FootJoy’s high performance golf wear with GLCO’s easy-going Southern California lifestyle.
Fronting the collaboration is a collection of classic Premiere Series golf shoes for men and women with custom tortoise accents that include FootJoy’s premium construction and high-quality materials and design. Three limited edition styles are available including two styles in men’s, Premiere Series Tarlow and Packard, and a stunning cap toe option for women. Paired with the shoes is a unique sunglass offering from GLCO’s Spring Summer 22’ collection, Elkgrove Sun.
When FootJoy released their new Premiere Series line of golf shoes last year you already know I lost my damn mind. Branded as a modern representation of the classic golf shoe, all three Premiere Series styles surpassed my every expectation for comfort and performance.
I thought the Packard, Tarlow, and Flint shoes were all I'd ever need from the FJ Premiere Series. I was wrong. Say hello to the newest thoroughbred in the Premiere Series stable, the Field.
As the best golfers in the world head to Augusta for golf’s first major of the year, PUMA Golf is introducing the latest in its major drops, the A Gust O’ Wind Collection. Inspired by the hallowed setting of the season opener, the head-to-toe collection pays homage to the major’s beloved host track and its unpredictable weather conditions.
The cleverly named A Gust O’ Wind Collection, includes elevated, performance-ready styles for both men and women, featuring premium materials and a bold swirling cloud pattern. Whether golfers are cheering from the couch or teeing up alongside the pro’s, this collection will get you Sunday ready.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has invested $1.9 million in grants to fund more than 80 research projects in 2022 through the Mike Davis Program for Advancing Golf Course Management – the largest private turfgrass and environmental research effort in golf’s history.
The USGA’s commitment to the program has totaled nearly $47 million since 1983, and the resulting sustainable management practices have contributed to a 20 percent decrease in water usage and a nearly 40 percent decrease in nutrient usage by golf courses in the last decade.
