Late Saturday Push Puts USA on Precipice of Victory

When Great Britain and Ireland Curtis Cup captain Elaine Ratcliffe addresses her team on Saturday night, she might want to eschew a big speech for the Greek mythological story of Sisyphus. He’s the character who kept rolling a big boulder up a hill, only to have it keep falling back to the bottom.

That’s what Saturday in the 42nd Curtis Cup Match at Merion Golf Club felt like for the visiting side. When it looked like GB&I might sweep the Americans in the three afternoon foursomes matches, the USA managed to get a split – one win, one tie and one defeat – to keep its five-point advantage.

Shot Scope V3 GPS Watch - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

Our first international guest review comes from Steinthor in Iceland.  And we get some gorgeous, historic countryside golf course scenery to boot.  Steinthor I'm going to have to get over to Iceland sooner than later!

Steinthor won my new Shot Scope V3 GPS Watch Giveaway, and plans on using it all summer to dial in yardages and track his statistics.  He's found the new V3 GPS Watch to be "very comfortable" to wear and "quite accurate" compared to his rangefinder.

PAYNTR Golf Enters Global Market

PAYNTR GOLF announced today they have established new distribution partners in various markets outside of the U.S. and UK including Europe, Asia, and South Africa, among others, under the umbrella company of PAYNTR GOLF GLOBAL.

The unprecedented sales success within two years of launching the first model of PAYNTR GOLF shoes, the PAYNTR X 001 F, raised the bar for customers seeking a performance advantage in their golf footwear. With a full line of products available for purchase including shoes, gloves, headwear, socks and golf bags, the demand for PAYNTR GOLF rose significantly, especially following the introduction of the PANYTR X 002 LE and PAYNTR X 003 F.

PXG Opens First Retail Store in Colorado

PXG, a global research and development company dedicated to creating the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel, has officially opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Colorado. PXG Denver is the company’s latest store opening and another example of its rapid retail expansion efforts, which will see the company end 2022 with 24 locations in the U.S.

“It’s no secret that PXG golf clubs are amazing! And with our wide portfolio of top-notch products, we’ve got something for everyone,” said PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons. “As we continue to deal direct and build to spec, we’re setting up shop in markets where there is an appetite and the opportunity to better serve the golf community. The Denver metro area certainly tops the list as a hot spot for golfers despite the cold winter months!”

Vokey WedgeWorks Launches 2022 T Grind

Master Craftsman Bob Vokey’s long-trusted T Grind – an original Vokey tour grind and a favorite among tour players including Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas – is now available through WedgeWorks.

Inspired by Vokey’s work with one of the game’s all-time best wedge players, the T Grind was designed for great hands and a vivid short-game imagination. Available in 58º and 60º lofts, it is ideal for a shallow angle of attack in firm conditions, with low bounce and a narrow crescent surface. Compared to Vokey’s L grind, it has a wider back flange which allows for lower measured bounce.

Grips, Gadgets, Gear, and More: 2022 Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is fast approaching (June 19th) and there are more choices than ever before for the golf dad in your life.  I'm here to help make sure you whatever you get dad is something he'll truly and completely enjoy.

All the ideas here are products, gadgets, and gear I've used, tested,, played, and reviewed so I know first hand these are can't miss.  Dad will look better, play better, and just have more fun with any and all of these golf must haves.

PopStroke Announces Official Opening of Orlando Location

PopStroke Entertainment Group, a national leader in golf entertainment co-owned by Greg Bartoli and Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures, today announced the official public opening of its PopStroke Orlando location is set for Monday, June 13 at 9 a.m. The Orlando location is located at 321 N. Alafaya Trail in Waterford Lakes Town Center.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 10 a.m., hosted by PopStroke along with representatives from TGR Design, Stevens Construction, government officials, and the East Orlando Chamber. This is the first of several Orlando locations planned. Details will be released on future locations later this year.

Arcis Golf Acquires Four Bridges Country Club in Ohio

 Arcis Golf—the second largest and fastest-growing owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee clubs in the United States—has added Four Bridges Country Club in Liberty Township, Ohio, to its growing portfolio. This is the 9th club acquisition completed by Arcis in less than a year.

The Four Bridges community has 3,200 residents within Liberty Township, located in Ohio’s Butler County, and is in the center of the fast-growing I-75 corridor north of Cincinnati.

Today is Women's Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day, the global movement that engages, empowers, and supports females through golf, is an annual one-day sporting and community celebration taking place today Tuesday June 7th!

WGD was founded by Elisa Gaudet in 2016.  Now in its 7th year, WGD unites people across the globe through golf.  Starting in Australia and ending in French Polynesia, events will take place for 24 hours straight.  There are events in every continent, apart from Antarctica.

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

When you're a gear junkie like Kyle, the winner of a new Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Pro White shaft in my 12 Days of Christmas Jingle Bam Giveaway, there's nothing quite like testing out all kinds of new equipment.

New equipment doesn't always translate to better play on the course.  But since Kyle has put the TENSEI 1K in his driver he's seen "more consistent total distance."  And that's compared to a variety of heads and shafts he's played over the last few years.

USGA Statement on the 2022 U.S. Open Field

The USGA today released a statement on the 2022 U.S. Open field.  Here it is.

"We pride ourselves in being the most open championship in the world and the players who have earned the right to compete in this year’s championship, both via exemption and qualifying, will have the opportunity to do so. Our field criteria were set prior to entries opening earlier this year and it’s not appropriate, nor fair to competitors, to change criteria once established.

Gear Up for the 2022 U.S. Open with the Limited Edition FootJoy Back to Brookline Collection

FootJoy is bringing the heat with their 2022 U.S. Open limited edition Back to Brookline collection.

With apparel celebrating the U.S. Open return to The Country Club and inspired by Frances Ouimet's historic 1913 win and The Country Club's iconic squirrel, FJ has created something really special.

12 Players Earn Exemptions into 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that 12 players have earned exemptions into the 122nd U.S. Open Championship, which will be held on the Open Course at The Country Club, in Brookline, Mass., on June 16-19, 2022. These exemptions bring the number of fully exempt players to 91.

The additional 12 players earned entry based on the current Official World Golf Ranking® (OWGR®) or the four-event U.S. Open 2022 European Qualifying Series, which ended on June 5.

42nd Curtis Cup Match - Fact Sheet

Merion Golf Club will be set up at 6,130 yards and will play to a par of 36-34–70 for the 42nd Curtis Cup.

The yardage for each session of the competition will vary due to course setup and conditions.

United States Golf Association Breaks Ground on Golf House Pinehurst

The United States Golf Association officially broke ground Monday on its newest campus, Golf House Pinehurst, which will include its equipment-testing facility, the visitor-friendly USGA Experience and an educational landscape feature, to be completed by the end of 2023.

“The USGA, along with our many partners who helped make this project a reality, share a bold vision for Golf House Pinehurst and the impact it will have on this community and the game of golf,” said Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA. “We love being a part of the Home of American Golf, and bringing this vision to life, starting today.”

Major Domination for Fujikura Golf at U.S. Women's Open

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was proud to be the #1 driver and wood shaft at the U.S Women’s Open.

In an impressive field for the 77th U.S Women’s Open at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, Fujikura claimed another top spot title with a massive 35.5% of the field choosing to play a Fujikura driver shaft, with another 30.3% of players using a Fujikura wood shaft. The eventual winner was part of this wood shaft count percentage, using a VENTUS Red 6-R in her 3-wood and VENTUS Blue 6-R in her 5-wood on her way to victory.

LIV Golf Announces Broadcast Innovation, Unprecedented Access for Global Audience, and Acclaimed On-Air Talent and Production Team

Reinforcing its mission of growing the sport of golf and reaching new fans across the world via a new and innovative entertainment product, LIV Golf today announced broadcast details and the experienced, diverse team of talent and award-winning producers that is set to modernize how golf is watched.

Beginning Thursday, June 9 at 9:00 am EST / 2:00 pm BST, complete, live coverage of LIV Golf’s historic launch at Centurion Club will be globally available direct to consumers on LIVGolf.com, YouTube and Facebook. The LIV Golf event broadcasts will also be aired live on a global roster of leading premium and free-to-air broadcasters providing coverage in 138 territories around the world.

Galvin Green Star Mina Harigae Finished Second at U.S. Women's Open

Team Galvin Green star Mina Harigae finished in second place wearing the latest Quickdry outfit in temperatures reaching 89°F at the U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles on Sunday and jumped 30 places to 22nd in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

Having signed with the leading high-performance apparel brand earlier this year, Harigae chose to wear the striking VENTIL8™ PLUS MADELENE short sleeve shirt in Red/Lipgloss Red matched with the PETRAshorts and ELLA base layer in White for her final round that took her up to 24th place in the Race to CME Globe season standings.

Aussie Rules: Minjee Lee Rolls to U.S. Women's Open Title at Pine Needles

When Minjee Lee first announced her presence at a USGA championship a decade ago by winning the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, she was asked by Golf Channel reporter Steve Burkowski if more USGA titles were in the offing.

Her two-word answer: “I’m coming.”

Cobra LTDx Irons Review - Making You Fall in Love with Game Improvement Irons Again

Cobra Golf isn't just making a splash in the game-improvement irons category in 2022.  They're going all out cannonball with their new KING LTDx irons.  Feel, sound, distance, and forgiveness have all been re-engineered giving golfers everything Cobra can possibly give you.

I've taken my New Cobra LTDx irons out handful of time now.  Some tough courses including Pinehurst No. 2, NCR Country Club, and my hometown Manakiki.  And I can say conclusively LTDx are one of the longest, massively forgiving, straightest irons out today.  Hands down.