Oklahoma Senior Chris Gotterup Wins 2022 Fred Haskins Award Presented by Stifel

Oklahoma senior Chris Gotterup was announced today as the winner of the prestigious 2022 Fred Haskins Award presented by Stifel, recognizing the most outstanding male NCAA Division I college golfer for the 2021-22 season. The announcement was made today by Brian Stubbs, executive director of the Fred Haskins Foundation, and Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel.

Gotterup, a fifth-year senior who is the top-ranked NCAA DI men’s college golfer in both the Golfstat and Golfweek/Sagarin rankings, transferred to Oklahoma from Rutgers for the 2021-22 season. He carded victories at the East Lake Cup and the Puerto Rico Classic, and recorded eight top-10 finishes in 12 events overall, highlighted by his two victories, a runner-up finish at the Big 12 Championship and two top-3 finishes. Gotterup finished in fifth place at 1-over par at the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships Individual Championships on Monday, and advances to team match play competition with his Oklahoma teammates that begins today.

Titleist Introduces New Scotty Cameron Phantom X Putters

Adding performance options to the Scotty Cameron Phantom X family, three new Phantom X mallet putters – the all-new zero-offset Phantom X 5s and the updated Phantom X 11 and Phantom X 11.5 models – will join the 2022 line when they arrive in shops on Friday, June 17. These new mallets complete a 10-putter lineup of Scotty Cameron Phantom X high-performance mallets that have been trusted to multiple victories on the worldwide professional golf tours and are in play among dedicated golfers everywhere.

Seven new models were released in April – the Phantom X 5, 5.5, 7, 7.5, 9, 9.5 and 12 – with the new additions arriving in select Titleist golf shops worldwide on June 17 and available for pre-order on Tuesday, May 31. The full 2022 Phantom X mallet putter family features entirely new head shapes, as well as updates to popular models. The putters also include a new textured grip, new graphics and premium styling. Tour-preferred milled 303 stainless steel face construction carries through to nearly every new model.

LA Golf Announces 2023 Women's Initiative Led by Michelle Wie West

LA Golf pledged today to treat female golfers the way they should’ve been treated all along by providing its LPGA partners with support on and off the course.

LA Golf will provide its partners full healthcare including mental health days and paid maternity leave, as well as performance-based bonuses. LA Golf will also provide its partners with a personalized concierge service to handle travel logistics and on-the-ground support for select tournament weeks to create a more seamless experience, allowing players to focus on their game.

Adidas signs 1st NIL Student-Athlete Agreement wit/ Rose Zhang - World No. 1 Women's Amateur

Rose Zhang enters the U.S. Women’s Open this week as the best female amateur golfer in the world, having recently added “National Champion” to her growing list of achievements after winning both the individual and team titles at the 2022 NCAA D1 Women’s Golf Championship.

Today, she makes history again by becoming the first student-athlete to join team adidas by entering into a Name, Image and Likeness endorsement agreement with the brand. Earlier this year, adidas announced the first wide-sweeping, equitable and inclusive NIL network reaching more than 50,000 eligible student-athletes across 23 sports and all genders at 109 D1 universities.

How to Watch the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica

The 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by ProMedica begins at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., on Thursday, June 2.

And fans both at home and at the course can follow the action more closely than ever before thanks to a number of new and enhanced viewing options.

Historic Hotels of America Announce 2022 Top 25 Most Historic Golf Courses

Historic Hotels of America® has a unique collection of the most beautiful, prestigious, and iconic golf courses where many champions have learned to play golf, competed, and made history. Many of these golf courses were designed in the late 19th and early 20th century, often referred to as the “Golden Age” of golf course architecture. These historic golf courses were designed and built by legendary golf course architects – many of whom are World Golf Hall of Fame inductees – ranging from “Golden Age” architect Donald Ross to more recent legends, such as Pete Dye.

Each course has earned its reputation, in part, based on the many famous people who have played including U.S. Presidents, world leaders, golf champions, film and entertainment celebrities, and famous inventors and industrialists. The golf courses named to the 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Golf Courses list are some of America’s most historic greens. Today, guests can make their own history, stay, and play where champions have played.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by ProMedica

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by ProMedica, Thursday (June 2) and Friday (June 3), at 6,638-yard, par-71 Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, in Southern Pines, N.C.

The U.S. Women's Open is a 72-hole, stroke-play competition. A field of 156 players will play 18 holes of stroke play on June 2 and 3, after which the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties. Those players making the cut will play 18 holes on June 4 and 5. If there is a tie upon the completion of 72 holes, a two-hole aggregate playoff will immediately follow. If this playoff results in a tie, the tied players will immediately continue to play off hole-by-hole until the winner is determined.

Cobra PUMA Golf Welcomes 12 Year Old Junior Golf Phenom Xeve Perez to the Family

Cobra PUMA Golf has announced its first name, image and likeness deal, welcoming 12-year-old golf phenom, Xavier “Xeve” Perez to the brands impressive roster of athletes.

At only twelve years old, Xeve has already had a memorable career. He began playing golf at the age of three and swiftly rose through the junior golf ranks, becoming one of the best junior golfers, winning over 250 tournaments, and making his indelible mark on the game.

77th U.S. Women's Open Presented by ProMedica - Fact Sheet

Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club will be set up at 6,638 yards and will play to a par of 35-36–71 for the 77th U.S. Women's Open Presented by ProMedica.

The yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions.

77th U.S. Women's Open Presented by ProMedica - Inside the Field

This is the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by ProMedica. The first U.S. Women’s Open, played at Spokane (Wash.) Country Club in 1946, was the only one conducted at match play. The Women’s Professional Golfers Association (WPGA) conducted the inaugural championship, won by Patty Berg.

The WPGA conducted the Women’s Open until 1949, when the newly formed Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) took over operation of the championship. The LPGA ran the Women’s Open for four years but in 1953 asked the United States Golf Association to conduct the championship, which it has done ever since.

National Golf Links of America to Host 2030 Curtis Cup Match

National Golf Links of America, in Southampton, N.Y., has been named the host site of the 46th Curtis Cup Match, to be held June 7-9, 2030. This will be the third USGA championship conducted at National Golf Links, which has previously hosted the 1922 and 2013 Walker Cup Matches.

“We are thrilled to return to National Golf Links, one of America’s finest golf courses and a true cathedral of the game,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “The club has been such an integral part of Walker Cup history, so for its leadership to offer to host a Curtis Cup speaks volumes about their commitment to the amateur and women’s game. We cannot wait to work with their leadership in the effort to stage another memorable Match.”

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.