Florida State University’s Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida is set to host an NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Regional, May 9-11, 2022.
Each of the six regional sites will feature 12 teams and six individuals, with the top four teams and top two individuals (not already on an advancing team) qualifying for the 2022 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships to be played in Scottsdale, Ariz. May 20-25.
Folds of Honor and the PGA of America announced today that they will be joined by the USGA, PGA Tour and LPGA in providing assistance and awareness for Patriot Golf Days this Memorial Day Weekend. Patriot Golf Days provides funding in support of Veterans and military families through Folds of Honor and PGA HOPE, the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America.
Patriot Golf Days began as a grassroots fundraising celebration in 2007, and over the last 15 years, it has grown to encompass a variety of fundraising efforts led by PGA Professionals and golfers in all 50 states.
True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, today announced its newest outdoor facility, True Spec New Jersey, at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson.
The new facility will have its grand opening on May 24 and will be the company’s first ever location in New Jersey. It is the latest in a growing number of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent courses around the country.
When Reynolds Lake Oconee guests sign up for the “Blake Adams Kingdom Experience,” their most difficult decisions will be whether they want to play golf, fish, shoot clays, or socialize with the former PGA Tour professional. Or they can select several since the versatile Adams is a perfect fit for any event.
Golf is Adams’ strongest suit. When the director of player development at The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee tees it up with an individual or a group, he’ll share tips and offer instruction as well as entertain with stories from his 20 years on Tour, which included numerous Top 25 finishes in PGA Tour tournaments and other events like The U.S. Open, The PGA Championship and The Players Championship.
PXG reigned supreme this weekend, knocking it out of the park with the grand opening celebration of its new PXG Philadelphia store. Notables, athletes, and clients alike, joined PXG Founder and CEO, Bob Parsons and President and Executive Creative Director of Apparel, Renee Parsons, for an epic celebration of the new retail store.
Opening a storefront in Philadelphia was a natural choice for PXG, seeing as the sports loving city boasts 92 golf courses within a 20-mile radius. Located at 555 S Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, the state-of-the-art facility supports an unparalleled shopping experience for golfers and non-golfers alike.
Tour Edge, the pound-for-pound industry leader in performance and innovation, was a part of their third win of the young PGA TOUR Champions season Sunday at the Insperity Invitational in The Woodlands, TX.
So far in 2022 after eight events, Tour Edge has been a part of three victories, four runner-up finishes, 13 Top 5’s and 18 Top 10 finishes.
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 & 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 & 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’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.”
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.
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.
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."
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.”
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.”
