ClubCorp Rebrands to Invited

ClubCorp’s lifestyle hospitality brand was founded in 1957 on the traditions and values of acceptance. With these founding principles in mind, ClubCorp officials announced a company rebrand rolling out in the coming months with the name and fundamental belief that everyone is “Invited.”

“Invited is not just a name. It’s everything we are,” said Invited CEO David Pillsbury. “We are Invited because, from the golf courses to the tennis courts, from fine dining to family hang time, we connect and create communities attracting members from diverse backgrounds that share similar passions and pursuits. We create clubs and experiences that combine exceptional amenities and unmatched service with a friendly and welcoming spirit. We want our members, guests, and team members to know that Invited is where they belong.”

Casa De Campo Resort and Villas Announce Summer Golf Packages

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences, including its iconic “World Top 100” Teeth of the Dog – announces an array of exceptional summer stay-and-play packages ideal for family and golf buddy getaways.

The “Unlimited Golf with All-Inclusive” package starts at $1,259 (per room, per night). Resort guests can tee it up to their heart’s content on two renowned Pete Dye-designed gems: Dye Fore (27 holes) and The Links (18). Play on the legendary Teeth of the Dog has a preferred rate of $199 per round (plus taxes). All golf rounds are based on availability and include play on arrival and departure days.

Omni Hotels and Resorts Names Buffalo Agency as Golf Public Relations Agency of Record

Omni Hotels & Resorts has selected Buffalo Agency (Buffalo) as its golf public relations agency of record.

Calling upon its deep knowledge of branding and the business of golf, Buffalo will help Omni Hotels & Resorts build a clearer identity for its nationwide collection of 25 golf courses spread across 11 resorts. This identity will be informed by elements such as Omni’s market positioning, competitor analysis, audience insights, proof points from its golf properties, and current trends in golf travel.

Charlie Mechem Announces New Book Arnie and Jack, Now Available Through USGA Publications Website

Charlie Mechem’s latest book, Arnie and Jack: Stories of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men, is now available for purchase on the USGA publications website.

“I’ve always had a great relationship with the USGA,” said Mechem. “I’m pleased that they added my book to their shop. It’s a great fit for both of us.”

The Country Club, USGA Announce 122nd U.S. Open Lee Elder Internship Class

With a focus on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in golf, The Country Club and the United States Golf Association have selected 25 college and graduate students from 22 universities for the Lee Elder Internship, a dedicated, hands-on career training program that will run throughout the week of the 122nd U.S. Open Championship in June.

The international cohort includes 15 individuals who identify as female and 10 as male, with more than half having minimal exposure to golf. With students from the United States, Argentina, the Republic of Korea and Nigeria, the internship reflects what the U.S. Open represents in golf – the most diverse and democratic major championship, open to all.

USGA, DEWAR’S Announce Official Cocktail of the U.S. Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) and DEWAR’S® have announced the “DEWAR’S Lemon Wedge” as the official cocktail of the U.S. Open Championship.

The cocktail puts an energizing twist on the classic “Highball,” refreshing both the game of golf and Scotch whisky by showcasing a new spin on a classic.

Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Pro White Shaft Review - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

Hitting better shots and playing better golf will always mean we're having more fun out there on the course.  And that's what's happening for Daniel, the winner of a new Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Pro White shaft in my 12 Days of Christmas Jingle Bam Giveaway.

Daniel put the TENSEI 1K in his driver and and saw an increase in carry and tighter dispersion.  And Daniel sums it up best saying, "this shaft matches everything it's billed to be and more."

Atlanta Athletic Club to Host Three USGA Amateur Championships

The United States Golf Association announced on Tuesday that the Atlanta Athletic Club, in Johns Creek, Ga., will be the host site for the 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 2030 U.S. Amateur and 2035 U.S. Women’s Amateur championships. The club has previously hosted six USGA championships.

“We are thrilled to return to Atlanta Athletic Club to conduct these three USGA championships,” said Mark Hill, USGA senior managing director, Championships. “The USGA is looking forward to continuing our strong relationship with this famed club, which has been home to so many memorable USGA championships and legendary champions.”

USGA, The Country Club and the Town of Brookline Collaborate to Deliver Sustainable U.S. Open Championship

Golf fans, players, vendors, volunteers and others from Massachusetts and around the world will take part in delivering the most sustainable U.S. Open Championship on-site experience to date, thanks to a collaborative effort among the United States Golf Association, the Town of Brookline and The Country Club.

In line with the UN’s Sports for Climate Action framework, the sustainability plan for the 122nd U.S. Open will significantly reduce the championship’s carbon footprint and reinvest dollars in the Town’s proactive environmental programs, leaving a lasting legacy well beyond this year’s event.

Mitsubishi Golf Pulls Double Duty for Victory at Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele picked up their first wins of the season at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.  And Mitsubishi Golf pulled double duty helping the Ryder Cup duo go wire-to-wire in record setting fashion.

Cantlay and Schauffele opened up play with a 59, finished with a tournament record 29-under, and both played Mitsubishi Golf shafts in their drivers and fairway woods.

Cobra Golf Adds New Putters to Vintage and 3D Printed Line, Including New Black Finishes

COBRA Golf has introduced additions to its collection of KING Putters, making the offerings available in a sleek black colorway, the perfect complement to the brands Limited Edition Black LTDx drivers and KING Black wedges.

The lineup of Black putters includes both KING 3D Printed and KING Vintage Series models along with two new mallet styles, the KING Cuda and Cuda-40.

PUMA Goes on Vacation Collection Blends California Casual and Florida Fun

Duvin Design Co., the internet’s go-to beach brand, and PUMA Golf, a leader in golf innovation, design and style, are pleased to unveil an exciting collaboration with PGA Tour pro Rickie Fowler on a unique capsule collection titled “PUMA Goes on Vacation.”

Available now exclusively on both PUMAGolf.com and DuvinDesign.com, the capsule blends California casual with Florida fun in an eye-catching, four-piece collection that continues to push the golf aesthetic forward.

Georgia Residents Huynh, Im Win 7th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship

Georgia residents Thienna Huynh and Sara Im outlasted Kaitlyn Schroeder and Bailey Shoemaker, 1 up, on Sunday at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico to win the 7th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship.

Huynh, 18, of Lilburn, and Im, 17, of Duluth, become the second and third players from the Peach State to win this championship, joining Rinko Mitsunaga (Roswell) who won at Bandon Dunes in 2015 with Mika Liu in the event’s inaugural year. Huynh, a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in the fall, also becomes the event’s second left-handed winner after Erica Shepherd in 2019.

Two Sides Share Medalist Honors at 10 Under in Women's Amateur Four Ball Championship

Medals were handed out to a pair of sides late Thursday afternoon at Grand Reserve Golf Club for topping the 64-team field in the stroke-play portion of the 7th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship – but all four players know that much more is on the line starting on Friday.

“Being a medalist just proves to us that we really have a chance of winning,” said Leigh Chien, 16, who partnered with Anna Huang, 13. “It gives us a lot of confidence going into match play.”

Club Champion Driver Fitting Review - PGAPappas Go Deep with Club Champion Giveaway Guest Review

I always have a great time when I'm fit at Club Champion, you guys know that already.  The fitter expertise, the massive club and shaft selection, and ultimately the results of the final product and really being treated like a Tour pro.  Club Champion is utterly fantastic.

Every time I have an opportunity to send one of you to Club Champion for a fitting I jump all over it.  And I recently has a Go Deep with Club Champion driver fitting giveaway here on my blog, twitter, and Instagram.  And the winner Joey probably sums it up best when he says about his new driver, "I'm CRUSHING this thing, my dispersion is half of what it was, and I'm hitting the ball further than I ever have."

USGA and Pebble Beach Company Announce Landmark Partnership

Building upon a nearly century-long relationship, the United States Golf Association and Pebble Beach have forged a landmark partnership that seeks to benefit the game of golf for generations to come.

As part of today’s announcement, Pebble Beach will now host four future U.S. Opens (2027, 2032, 2037 and 2044) as well as four future U.S. Women’s Opens Presented by ProMedica, including its first one next year (2023, 2035, 2040 and 2048). These additional championships fulfill a common goal to ensure that both men and women have the opportunity to compete at the highest level on this iconic course. In addition, for the first time ever, the U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be staged back-to-back at the same location in 2030, with the resort’s Spyglass Hill Golf Course serving as the host site.

Two Sides Post 65s to Share First-Round Lead in Women's Amateur Four Ball Championship in Puerto Rico

For Georgia teenagers LoraLie Cowart and Ava Merrill, Wednesday’s first round of stroke play in the 7th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Grand Reserve Golf Club was a breeze.

Literally and figuratively.

PopStroke Announces Opening of Sarasota Location

PopStroke Entertainment Group, a national leader in golf entertainment and co-owned by Greg Bartoli and Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures, today announced the official opening of its PopStroke Sarasota location is set for Thursday, April 28 at noon.

PopStroke is a technology-infused golf entertainment venue featuring Tiger Woods’ TGR Design team’s one-of-a-kind golf experience with two 18-hole putting courses. The venue features an outdoor dining area with a full menu and expansive selection of craft beer, wine, signature cocktails, ice cream along with an outdoor area and a playground. The Sarasota location at 195 University Town Center Drive is the first of the company’s properties to feature a two-story layout with a rooftop bar and private event space.

Tour Edge Exotics C721 Hybrid Review - PGAPappas Giveaway Guest Review

You guys know I love Tour Edge clubs.  Over the last few years they've been making drivers, woods, hybrids, and irons that go toe-to-toe with big OEMs, and honestly can't even be considered underrated anymore.

And this guest review of the Tour Edge C721 hybrid by Drew on twitter is particularly interesting because it's the first Tour Edge club he's ever played.  And Drew has found ball flight with his new hybrid to be "penetrating and straight, really straight to be honest."

Arccos Golf Introduces Next Generation Smart Sensors

Golfers looking to gain a better understanding of their game and improve faster will benefit most from the next generation of Smart Sensors launched today by Arccos Golf, the pioneer of big data and Artificial Intelligence for golf.

The latest Smart Sensors (Gen3+) feature new automatic shot tracking technology powered by A.I. machine learning that tightly integrates Arccos hardware and software to pinpoint a player’s shots more accurately than ever before. The advanced technology has been developed over the past three years by Arccos Data Scientists and Engineers, after analyzing more than 500 million shots hit using Arccos sensors in 194 countries worldwide.