USGA Announces 30 Additional Players Exempt for 122nd U.S. Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that 30 additional golfers, including major champions Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley, have earned full exemptions into the 2022 U.S. Open Championship, to be played June 16-19 at The Country Club, in Brookline, Mass. These exemptions bring the number of fully exempt players to 79.

Exemptions were awarded to 27 players who earned a place in the top 60 of the Official World Golf Ranking® (OWGR) as of May 23, who were not otherwise exempt. Scott, who will compete in his 21st U.S. Open, won the 2013 Masters Tournament. He is ranked No. 42. Bradley, who won the 2011 PGA Championship, is ranked No. 46. It will be Bradley’s 10th U.S. Open.

Tamarack Resort Begins Restoration of Award Winning Osprey Meadows Golf Course

Tamarack Resort has begun restoration of its 18-hole championship golf course, Osprey Meadows. The driving range is expected to open to the public later this summer with the grand opening of the course planned for summer 2023.

While the overall layout of the course – with its mountain, meadow and lake views – remains, Tamarack and the original course architects from RTJ II have reimagined several holes to improve overall playability. Additionally, the course will feature a unique 19th, aka “gambler’s,” hole — a par-3 hole played at the end of the round to settle friendly wagers among players.

Major Dominance for Fujikura at Southern Hills

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was proud to be the #1 driver and wood shaft at the 104th PGA Championship.

In a championship field at Southern Hills CC, Fujikura was number one in both driver and wood shaft categories at the PGA Championship. For the driver shaft count, 32.1% of the field this year used Fujikura, with another 27.5% of the field also choosing Fujikura in their wood shaft.

Adidas Inspiring Golfers to Play Green

If golf courses could speak, they’d likely say their favorite color is green.

Trees, plants, and grass are just a few of the verdant contributors that give golf courses their natural beauty, personality, and character. In the same way golfers everywhere are encouraged to do their part to respect the courses they play; Adidas is doing their part as a brand to respect the world we live in by making products with recycled materials. One of the ways they're doing that is with this PLAY GREEN Collection, made for golfers and designed with the environment in mind.

FootJoy Announces Multi-Year Partnership with LPGA Star Jessica Korda

FootJoy, the #1 shoe in golf and on the LPGA Tour, has agreed to a multi-year partnership with LPGA star Jessica Korda. Jessica is the first LPGA athlete to wear FootJoy from head-to-toe, including shoes, full line women’s golf apparel and a golf glove.

Already the #1 shoe and glove on the LPGA Tour, chosen by players like Ariya and Maya Jutanugarn, Brittany Lincicome, Austin Ernst, Bronte Law and countless others, Jessica will be the first player to wear FJ women’s apparel.

New Shot Scope User Dashboard Helps Golfers Improve Through Enhanced On Course Performance Data Management System

Shot Scope, the industry-leader in advanced GPS and automatic shot tracking technology, has unveiled an innovative user dashboard designed to help golfers improve through an enhanced on course performance data management system.

The Shot Scope online user dashboard is an interactive space for golfers to manage their data – whether post round editing of around or a mid-week analysis of overall game improvement. The new dashboard is a great tool for any golfer seeking more clarity on where to make changes in their game and it can be used in varying capacities.

Mallet Version of LA Golf Putter Released

LA Golf has released a mallet version of their LA Golf putter giving players another option to experience this unique design and feel.

The mallet putter used the same carbon construction and DLT face technology from SIK by LA Golf to create more consistent launch angles and a smoother roll, and is available in a variety of hosels including plumbers neck, slant neck, and slant neck face balanced.

Dunlop Sports Americas Unveils New ASICS Golf Shoe

DUNLOP SPORTS AMERICAS® is proud to announce the latest golf footwear model in partnership with ASICS North America – the GEL-ACE PRO M STANDARD.

“These [GEL-ACE PRO M STANDARD] golf shoes are tremendous in providing a solid foundation for my swing,” said Srixon staffer and major champion Hideki Matsuyama. “The comfort and support are unmatched and have played a pivotal part of my success out on Tour.”

Club Champion Hiring Nationwide

New careers and work opportunities in the golf industry are now available at Club Champion! The nation’s top golf club fitter and builder is looking to fill new positions in their Willowbrook, IL and Tempe, AZ warehouses, as well as their stores nationwide. Having recently opened their 100th custom fitting location and a new Tempe build shop, Club Champion is filling an array of positions to help support their mission of lower scores for every golfer.

Established in 2010, Club Champion is headquartered near Chicago, IL with fitting studios spanning from coast to coast. Now partnered with Tour Experience Golf in Canada, Golf Principles in the United Kingdom, and PureForm Golf in Australia, Club Champion has begun to offer their services internationally. Club Champion carries over 60 golf brands which allows for over 50,000 equipment combinations in every studio. Once fitted, the clubs are then hand-built by growing teams in Willowbrook and Tempe.

2022 Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo Golf Club - How to Sign Up and All the Details

The legendary Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, California is hallowed ground in the world of golf course architecture.  It's the most beloved course designed by one of the most beloved golf course architects.

And on June 13th, eight of you will become a part of Pasatiempo Golf Club's storied 93 year history, and leave your own footprints on this Alister MacKenzie masterpiece.

TravisMathew to Become First Brand to Open Storefront at St. Andrews

TravisMathew, a premium men’s golf and lifestyle brand, has announced its partnership with St Andrews Links and the opening of its new store at the Old Course, becoming the first brand with an on-site storefront at this iconic location.

The new relationship between TravisMathew and St Andrews Links will begin in August 2022, with the opening of a permanent TravisMathew store next to the iconic 18th hole at the Old Course and near to the historical Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews building.

Cobra Puma Golf Introduces 2022 Volition America Apparel and Footwear and Limited Edition LTDx Volition Drivers and KING 3D Printed Agera Putters

COBRA PUMA GOLF has announced its 2022 Volition America assortment of patriotic apparel, footwear and accessories, along with new Limited Edition LTDx Drivers and a Volition 3D Printed Agera Putter.

The PUMA x Volition America Collection will continue to make a bold, patriotic statement, bringing red, white and blue to the course through bold patterns, performance fabrics and eye-catching footwear, designed to honor the men and women who serve. A portion of the proceeds from these introductions will go directly to Folds of Honor Foundation to support the families of American military heroes.

122nd U.S. Open Championship - Texas Final Qualifying

The U.S. Open final qualifying at Lakewood Country Club and Royal Oaks Country Club will take place on on Monday, May 23. Final qualifying will also take place on Monday, June 6 (nine sites, including eight in the U.S. and one in Canada).

The 2022 U.S. Open Championship will be contested from June 16-19 at The Country Club’s Open Course, in Brookline, Mass.

2022 Ben Hogan Award Winner to be Revealed Monday at Colonial Country Club

The Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, Friends of Golf (FOG) and Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) are pleased to present the three Finalists for the 2022 Ben Hogan Award presented by PNC Bank. The three Finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are: Texas Tech’s Ludvig Aberg, Sam Bennett of Texas A&M and Oklahoma State’s Eugenio Chacarra.

The Finalists will attend a black-tie dinner Monday, May 23, at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, where the winner will be crowned. The winner will receive an exemption into the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, played annually at Colonial.

Tickets on Sale for 2022 U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship at NCR Country Club

Tickets for the 4th U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship are now available for purchase. The championship, conducted by the United States Golf Association (USGA), will be held in the state of Ohio for the first time at historic NCR Country Club in Kettering, from Aug. 25-28, 2022.

Fans will have the opportunity to experience all four championship rounds by purchasing good-any-one-day Gallery tickets, which are available as a single ticket option for $30 or as a two-pack for $50. The good-any-one-day ticket provides fans with the flexibility to attend the championship at their leisure and includes the opportunity to purchase food and beverages as well as complimentary parking. Juniors (age 18 and under) will receive free admission with a ticketed adult.

Pasatiempo Golf Club Unveils Plans to Restore Greens and Bunkers on Iconic Alister MacKenzie Course

The Pasatiempo Golf Club has announced, based on a Shareholder vote, plans to restore the original “push up” greens complexes and restore bunkers using modern construction methods. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the world-famous course was designed by Alister MacKenzie in 1929.

During the restoration, scheduled to begin in April 2023 and be completed in December 2024, the greens complexes and bunkers will be restored to resemble Alister MacKenzie’s original design, and intent, of the golf course.

New Galvin Green Collection Puts Pink in the Spotlight

Leading high-performance apparel brand Galvin Green is introducing a classy limited-edition Pink Collection that offers serious golfers the chance to update their Spring season wardrobe with long-lasting garments designed to enhance performance in warmer playing conditions.

The Pink Collection features a choice of four distinctly stylish polo shirt options, two versatile sweaters, a lightweight short-sleeve windproof jacket and a pair of fashionable shorts that can complement each and every one of the selected garments.

True Spec Denver Re-Opens for Season

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, announced that its seasonal Denver studio will open on Tuesday, May 24th for the 2022 season.

Customers interested in improving their game with custom equipment can learn more and schedule a fitting session today at  www.truespecgolf.com/denver.

LIV Golf Announces Franchise and Player Relations Leadership Team

LIV Golf has announced it has appointed two sport industry veterans in Matt Goodman as President of Franchises and Laurence Miller as Vice President, Head of Franchise Operations. The addition of Goodman and Miller strengthens LIV Golf’s player relations team that is establishing the franchise model launching this summer as part of the LIV Golf Invitational Series.

As President of Franchises, Goodman will lead strategy and operations for LIV Golf’s 12 teams, including developing league and team policies, revenue, branding, and innovation throughout the business. Goodman previously served as COO/CCO at NYCFC, overseeing all commercial functions including corporate partnerships, ticket sales, premium seating, consumer and brand marketing, business intelligence and analytics, as well as youth programs. Over the course of his career, Goodman has held key roles with the NBA, Cleveland Browns, Madison Square Garden Company, and Mandalay Sports and Entertainment.

Titleist Introduces New 2022 Tour Soft Golf Balls

Titleist introduces its third generation Tour Soft golf ball, responding to golfer feedback with a new aerodynamic design for longer distance off the tee combined with a large, fast core for a responsive soft feel.

“The Tour Soft golfer prioritizes feel and seeks the softest possible, but they are also looking for all around performance,” said Jeremy Stone, Vice President, Titleist Golf Ball Marketing. “The new Tour Soft has been reengineered for improved performance from tee through green.”