Greener Golf: The R&A saves 153,738 single-use plastic bottles from landfill and oceans at The 150th Open

The R&A continued its efforts to play a lead role in tackling single-use plastic bottles at The 150th Open played at St Andrews, Scotland. Bluewater hydration stations dispensed a massive 76,869 litres of water during the event, equivalent to 153,738 500ml-sized plastic bottles.

“We want to thank The R&A, the organisers of The Open, for taking the lead in providing hydration solutions that end the need for an event to sell plastic bottles of water, and the fans who made the choice to support the planet by purchasing a sustainable Bluewater bottle to replace throwaway plastic bottles,” said Bluewater founder and CEO Bengt Rittri. (photo below) Mr. Rittri noted the 150th anniversary edition of The Open had attracted around 290,000 fans whose hydration requirements were met despite warmer than average weather conditions.

USGA, World Golf Hall of Fame Collaborate to Showcase Golf’s Legendary Figures at Golf House Pinehurst

Building on their longstanding partnership and shared passion to elevate the stories of golf’s legends, the USGA and the World Golf Hall of Fame will create a new visitor experience at the USGA’s Golf House Pinehurst campus, opening in 2024. In doing so, the Hall of Fame will relocate its physical presence from St. Augustine to North Carolina.

Additionally, World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held in Pinehurst in 2024 and 2029, to coincide with the 124th U.S. Open on Pinehurst No. 2 (2024), and the return of back-to-back U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica and U.S. Open Championships, also on Course No. 2 (2029). The first-ever back-to-back U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Open were contested in 2014.

Lee Surges to Lead Men’s Division; Moore Holds on to Women’s Lead Through 36 Holes at U.S. Adaptive Open

In Round 2 of the Inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open on Tuesday at Pinehurst Resort’s Course No. 6, more inspiring stories emerged of players overcoming challenges to compete at a national championship level.

No one has done it better so far than Simon Lee, who shot a second consecutive 1-under-par 71 to surge to a two-stroke lead over Felix Norrman of Sweden in the men’s division, while first-round women’s leader Kim Moore of Portage, Mich., struggled a bit but still holds a four-stroke edge heading into Wednesday’s final round.

ANNIKA Foundation Bringing Next ‘Share My Passion’ Clinic to 2022 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at NCR Country Club

The ANNIKA Foundation – the charitable organization founded by defending U.S. Senior Women’s Open Champion Annika Sorenstam – will host its next “Share My Passion” golf clinic at NCR Country Club on Tuesday, August 23.

The ANNIKA Foundation, in partnership with Toro and Mastercard, invites girls between the ages of six and 14 who reside in Greater Dayton and the Miami Valley area to write an open letter or send in a video to Annika telling her why they love golf and why other girls should learn to play. The creators of the 30 most-compelling submissions will be invited to attend the clinic during the week of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open.

Revo Ambassador Annika Sorenstam Unveils Two New Limited Edition Sunglasses

Revo, the global leader in high-quality performance sunglasses, announced today the launch two new limited-edition sunglasses designed in collaboration with Hall-of-Fame golfer, Annika Sorenstam. Featuring custom styles and unsurpassed functionality, the Revo frames are designed to have golfers looking good – both on the course and off.

The Revo x Annika collection features two styles of unisex sunglasses for golfers. One style focuses on lifestyle, made for everyday wear, while the other style is a sports frame made with the links in mind. Each style comes in a choice of three colors and each features Revo’s glare-reducing, NASA-based Light Management System to protect wearers from harmful bandwidths of sunlight.

Open Championship Winner Trusts Fujikura Ventus TR in His Driver and Fairway Wood

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the number one driver shaft at the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews last week. 32.1% of the field in Scotland trusted Fujikura in their driver and 24% of all driver shafts were VENTUS.

After a sensational back-nine, equaling the lowest ever scoring in major championship history, the eventual Claret Jug winner lifted the trophy using the VENTUS TR. The new world number two used the VENTUS TR Blue 6X in his driver and the VENTUS TR Blue 8X in his 3-wood on his way to his first ever major victory.

True Spec Golf to Open Second Location in Chicago

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, has announced its newest facility, True Spec Chicago West. The new facility will have its grand opening on August 2 and will join the Highland Park site as the second location in the city.

This is the latest opening in a growing number of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent venues around the country.

74th U.S. Junior Amateur Facts and Figures

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort will host the 74th U.S. Junior Amateur next week with a starting field of 264 players.

Bandon Dunes course will be set up at 7,143 yards and will play to a par of 36-36–72. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort’s Bandon Trails course, which will serve as the stroke-play co-host course for the two days of stroke play, will be set up at 6,763 yards and play to a par of 36-35–71.

Pfeifer Leads Men, Moore Leads Women on Historic First Day of U.S. Adaptive Open

Once the flag was raised, the band had played and the celebration at Monday’s opening ceremony had concluded, it was time for the field of 96 competitors in this Inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open to get to the business at hand: competing for the right to call themselves a USGA champion.

No one did that better on Course No. 6 at Pinehurst Resort than Chad Pfeifer, of Caldwell, Idaho, and Kim Moore, of Portage, Mich., who lead the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively, of this newest USGA championship.

Zaretsky’s 68 Leads After Round 1 in 73rd U.S. Girl's Junior Championship

On an ideal day for scoring, Lauren Zaretsky, 18, of Canada, posted a 5-under-par 68 on Monday for a one-stroke lead after the first round of stroke play in the 73rd U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship being contested at The Club at Olde Stone.

Yana Wilson, 15, of Henderson, Nev., a two-time Drive, Chip & Putt age-group champion who reached the quarterfinals last year, Hsin Tai Lin, 16, of Chinese Taipei, Justice Bosio, 18, of Australia and Farah O’Keefe, 17, of Austin, Texas, were in the group at 4-under 69 on the 6,484-yard, par-73 Arthur Hills design that opened in 2006.

150th Open Championship - The Old Course at St. Andrews Players Yardage and Green Book

How can you not be romantic about The Open Championship?  The champions and personalities who've won the Claret Jug.  The history behind The Open as the oldest golf tournament in the world.  And this year, the Old Course at St. Andrews, the Home of Golf.

This week just feels different, even the players admit there's something more about the 150th edition of this championship.  Tiger said this week "it feels like the biggest Open Championship we've ever had."  Rory called St. Andrews "the spiritual home of golf."  And just like last year, I've got the exact same yardage and green books players will be using this week on the Old Course to share with all of you.

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews Announces Woods, McIlroy, and Lawrie as New Honorary Members

Three of golf’s great champions have accepted invitations to become Honorary Members of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews.

With 20 major championship victories between them, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Paul Lawrie have enjoyed highly successful careers, been hugely influential in supporting and inspiring future generations of golfers, and served as outstanding global ambassadors for the sport.

Tour Edge Announces Launch of Wingman 700 Series Putters Featuring Three New MOI-based Designs

Tour Edge has announced the launch of their new Exotics Wingman 700 Series Putters featuring three new modern mini-mallet designs and six total hosel options.

The brand-new shapes offer cascading MOI (Moment of Inertia) properties matching the size of the Wingman putter head, providing maximum stability and optimal roll for every player type.

Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver Review - Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo (Rob)

Here's another Callaway Rogue ST Max driver review from one of the players in this year's Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo.  This one comes from Rob, and it's very interesting as he wrote his review from a fitting centric perspective.

All the players in my Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo were fit on the range for a new Callaway Rogue ST driver and Callaway Chrome golf balls before their rounds began.  And Rob went from "leaking shots right with too much (distance robbing) spin" before hit fitting began to "275 yards down the center-left fairway" to start the day.

FootJoy and Harris Tweed Hebrides Renew Partnership with New Footwear Collaboration

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, has once more joined forces with Harris Tweed Hebrides in celebration of a summer of Scottish golf, to introduce an extended limited edition footwear range that celebrates hand craftsmanship, heritage and tradition.

Following the popular release of the Black Watch Packard in 2021, the second iteration of the collaboration welcomes a unique Premiere Series Packard upper for men and a collection of FJ Traditions golf shoes for men and women.

Inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open Facts and Figures

The inaugural Adaptive Open starts next week on Pinehurst No. 6.  Designed by George and Tom Fazio and opened in 1979, redesigns and restorations were done by Tom Fazio in 2005 to carve new bunkers, soften angles and seed faster greens.

The championship will reverse the 9s for championship play.  Pinehurst No. 6 will be set up to four separate yardages, to coincide with impairment categories.

73rd U.S. Girls' Junior Facts and Figures

The 73rd U.S. Girls' Junior takes place next week at The Club at Olde Stone.  Olde Stone was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 2006.

The course, which features Zeon zoysiagrass fairways and bentgrass greens with total elevation changes of more than 150 feet, has hosted a number of prestigious events, including the Junior Ryder Cup, NCAA Division I Regionals, the Southern Amateur, the Southern Junior Amateur and the Kentucky Open.

Old Chatham Golf Club to host 2026 U.S. Girls’ Junior

Ahead of the 73rd U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship next week, the USGA today announced that the 2026 U.S. Girls’ Junior will be held at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C., from July 13-18.

“We are excited to continue to provide junior golfers with prestigious stages to achieve their dreams,” said Tracy Parsons, championship director. “The recipe for a good USGA amateur championship is a fantastic golf course, supportive membership and an enthusiastic golf community, and Old Chatham has all those things. The 2026 U.S. Girls’ Junior will be an exceptional experience for all involved.”

Exciting New Ways to Experience the 150th Open as Historic Championship Gets Underway

On the first day of The 150th Open at St Andrews, a number of new ways to experience the action on the course are being made available to fans before the first tee shot is struck in the Championship.

ShotView powered by NTT DATA is being introduced for the first time ever giving fans an innovative experience to see live ball positions and the route to hole for every stroke of the Championship.

Mizuno to Release Limited Edition Pro 221 Irons in Blue IP

Mizuno has announced the global release of 1,221 sets of the Mizuno Pro 221 muscleback, in a stunning blue IP finish.

The irons, which will be available from Autumn 2022 boast a smoky blue plating, an exclusive staff banded 'icon' ferrule, MCC Teams Blue / White grips and a custom labelled DG Tour Issue S400 shaft.