KemperSports Acquires Fuzzy Zoeller's Covered Bridge and Champions Pointe Golf Clubs

KemperSports announced today that it has acquired Fuzzy Zoeller’s Covered Bridge and Champions Pointe Golf Clubs in Southern Indiana. With this acquisition, the two Southern Indiana/Louisville-area daily fee facilities join KemperSports’ growing portfolio of owned properties and expand the company’s Midwest footprint in a new market.

KemperSports will look to take the golf and guest experience at both courses to the next level through a continued commitment to providing first-class service and optimized course conditions and further cement the courses’ reputation as two of the best public courses in the region.

Toulon Las Vegas Putter Review - Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo (Chris)

My Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo this year was one for the ages.  The eight players at Pasatiempo absolutely raved about the Alister MacKenzie gem.

Lots of drama over last three holes! And affects all of you. 😁👀 Will post videos, tell you stories later or tomorrow. Group dinner next.

Everyone had phenomenal time! Pasatiempo fam highest possible praise and thank you as always. A 💯 perfect day. 👍 #PlayWithPeteInvitational pic.twitter.com/CGbtNwSELb

— Pete Pappas (@PGAPappas) June 14, 2022

Everyone received TravisMathew and Cuater swag before their rounds began.  And each player was also fit for new Callaway drivers and golf balls.

Bushnell Golf Announces New Pro X3 Laser Rangefinder

Bushnell Golf, the definitive #1 laser rangefinder brand in golf, has introduced the new Pro X3 Laser Rangefinder featuring industry-first technologies and specifications.

Used and trusted by 99 percent of PGA Tour players, Bushnell Golf continues to evolve advanced technologies and with the Pro X3, introduces an update to its Slope with Elements technology which allows golfers to store their home elevation to reflect the Slope with Elements compensated distances at the elevation where they play their most golf. In addition, a new dual display provides the option to toggle between the bright red or crisp black display settings based on lighting conditions and user preference.

Titleist TSR Driver and Fairway Wood FIRST LOOK - A Titleist Fitting Review

I had just finished my fitting for the new Titleist TSR drivers and fairway woods at Windmill Lakes Golf Club and couldn't stop smiling walking back to my car.  When I got in my car I just sat there for awhile, still smiling.  Even thinking to myself "wow, just freaking wow."

Yes, I was extremely impressed with each new TSR driver and fairway wood model I hit.  The enhancements and new technology was real, and performance gains backed up by the numbers.  But even beyond that I was truly amazed the driver and woods I hit best were not what I expected.  And if not for my fitter Justin Long, I might not have even tried one of the drivers.

PXG Introduces the New M16 Putter Shaft with Groundbreaking Stability Shaft Technology

PXG has expanded its product offerings to include all-new stability shaft technology. The PXG M16 Putter Shaft, the company’s entrée into the shaft category, is a game-changing upgrade for golfers looking for more control on putts from any distance, especially those outside of ten feet.

When PXG entered the market, the company made it clear that its focus was on developing leading golf clubhead technology. To complement PXG’s clubheads, PXG engineers performance-tested a range of premium shafts to identify those that would deliver the best results for players of varying skill levels and swing styles. Hence, the introduction of a vast fitting matrix and a commitment to building every golf club to a player’s unique specifications.

41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship - Inside the Field

The 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship kicks off this week.

And here's a deep dive look into the field.

DP World Tour BMW PGA Championship and LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship Highlight Live Golf Coverage on Golf Channel and Peacock this Week

The DP World Tour’s BMW PGA Championship and LPGA Tour’s Kroger Queen City Championship highlights this week’s live golf tournament coverage across three events on GOLF Channel, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

DP WORLD TOUR: BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Southern Trace Country Club Completes Golf Course Renovation

Southern Trace Country Club in Shreveport, Louisiana recently completed a two-year, $4.2 million golf course renovation and enhancement project. The project focused on irrigation and drainage system upgrades, green complex enhancements and the addition of a new short game practice area. Golf course designer and Southern Trace member Jim Lipe oversaw the course renovation with Wadsworth Construction, Black Creek Construction and Winterberry Construction performing the work.

The renovation project included rebuilding all 18 greens and resurfacing with Mach One Bermuda grass; adding and eliminating tee boxes; reshaping fairways; and installing a new state-of-the-art irrigation system. Cart paths were repaired and rerouted, and retaining walls were reinforced, pressure washed and stained. Bridges were also added on holes 5 and 15 to accommodate walking and cart traffic. In addition, the Southern Trace Country Club agronomy team completed large drainage projects, and cut tree canopies on several holes to increase playability and enhance the ability to grow healthy turf.

PAYNTR GOLF Launches Golf's First Performance Shoes Designed for Women

PAYNTR GOLF today announced the launch of the Women’s Payntr X 003 F as the performance-based golf footwear company continues their rapid expansion across the global golf market.

Its women’s shoe is specifically designed for a smaller frame and the technology allows the golfer to harness ground reaction forces as effectively as their comparable men’s product. Specifically, its midsole is engineered to have softer return and responsiveness, enabling the golfer to maximize energy return within their swing.

New and Innovative Golf Products Sought for UIA Inventors Spotlight Area at 70th PGA Show

The PGA Show celebrates 70 years as golf’s largest global business gathering when it returns to Orlando January 25-27, 2023.

Each year, the PGA Show dedicates a portion of the show floor specifically for independent inventors seeking to showcase their innovation to the golf industry. The area, referred to as the “UIA Inventors Spotlight”, is operated and managed by the United Inventors Association (UIA), and will feature numerous inventors, pitch panels, education, and awards.

True Spec Golf Fitting PGAPappas Guest Review - Chicago West

You guys already know how much I enjoyed my putter fitting at True Spec Golf in Beverly Hills a few months back.  It was on the same trip we did the Play With Pete Invitational for the first time at Pasatiempo Golf Club.  And if all that wasn't enough we had something extra going on as well.

I wanted one of you to experience what I did at True Spec, and so we opened it up on twitter and Instagram to pick someone to get fit for a new putter as well.  That winner was @JensenCollins3 (on twitter), and Jensen had himself a day, "I was ecstatic with the results and my best interests were always at the front of my fitter's mind."

ECCO GOLF Launches AW22 Collection

ECCO – global golf footwear innovator – has announced the introduction of the Autumn/Winter 2022 collection featuring the new ECCO BIOM® G5, alongside new colorways and fashion-forward updates on some of the brand’s classic looks.

The ECCO BIOM® G5, which was inspired by ECCO BIOM® G3 and the ECCO BIOM® H4, is equipped with world-renowned GORE-TEX construction that offers 100 percent waterproofing while still allowing the foot to breathe. The shoe has been engineered to incorporate ZARMA-TOUR® spikes combined with innovative hybrid grooves to offer all-weather traction and stability.

The Tuxedo Club Renovation Now Complete with Spirit of Original Design

The Tuxedo Club has announced that it has completed a renovation of its historic Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed golf course. The project included the creation of a new short game practice area, a new 9th hole, the renovation of all fairway and greenside bunkers, and the re-grassing of all necessary green surrounds.

The Club tapped renowned golf course designer Rees Jones, son of Robert Trent Jones, Sr., to lead the renovation. Considered one of the finest golf course designers working today, Rees Jones along with his Vice President and Senior Designer Bryce Swanson created a master plan for the renovation of The Tuxedo Club’s course. The newly completed renovation is the most comprehensive project ever done on the course since its creation in 1957 and marks a major step towards the completion of the master plan.

41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship - Facts and Figures

The 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship kicks off this week from Erin Hills Golf Course and Blue Mound Golf and Country Club.

Erin Hills will be set up at 7,358 yards and will play to a par of 35-36–71. Blue Mound Golf and Country Club, which will serve as the stroke-play co-host course for the two days of stroke play, will be set up at 6,726 yards and play to a par of 35-35–70.

Bushnell Golf Launches New ION ELITE GPS Watch

Bushnell Golf, #1 in Electronic Measuring Devices, today unveiled its latest GPS watch, the new ION ELITE. The ION ELITE is the first ever GPS watch to include Bushnell Golf’s patented Slope compensated distances. Boasting a wide array of features, the ION ELITE makes it easy for golfers to strategically plan each shot, keep score, track stats, and more.

The ION ELITE comes equipped with a color touchscreen display that is pre-loaded with more than 38,000 courses worldwide and easy to use. Ready to use right out of the box, the ION ELITE provides golfers with everything they need to take their game to the next level.

Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (1939-2022) An Incomparable Spirit

Dynamic leader and Kohler Co. Executive Chairman Herbert Vollrath Kohler, Jr. passed away on September 3, 2022, in Kohler, Wisconsin. He was 83. His bold ideas and hands-on leadership transformed the plumbing products manufacturer founded by his grandfather into a global and diverse family of businesses synonymous with unmatched quality, creativity, and bold innovation. He literally put his beloved home state of Wisconsin on the map as a global golf destination culminating with the Ryder Cup in 2021.

Herb Kohler’s personal mission was to create delight. For him, there was no halfway. To warrant the “KOHLER” nameplate, a product had to be more than durable, functional, and attractive. It had to be joyful and memorable.

USGA Returns to The Olympic Club in 2030 for U.S. Women's Amateur

The USGA announced that The Olympic Club, in San Francisco, Calif., has been selected as the host site for the 2030 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. The club has previously hosted 11 USGA championships, mostly recently the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open won by Yuka Saso, and it will host the 125th U.S. Amateur in 2025.

“The Olympic Club has produced some of the most memorable USGA championship moments, and we are thrilled to be able to provide this incredible stage for the first time to the best female amateurs in the world,” said Mark Hill, USGA senior managing director, Championships. “The members at The Olympic Club have always been such staunch supporters of the USGA and its championships, and will no doubt help us conduct a world-class championship once again.”

PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions Expand on 2022 Enhancements in Preparation for 2023 PGA Show

The PGA Show, celebrating its 70th year when it returns to Orlando, Jan. 24-27, 2023, is attracting renewed participation to golf’s largest global business gathering and is offering new innovations and technology to build on the event enhancements introduced at the 2022 PGA Show.

Market leaders, veteran manufacturers and companies new to the golf industry are making early plans to meet face-to-face with influential PGA Professionals, golf retailers and industry leaders at the annual golf business event. A strong response from returning and new companies has driven participation comparisons to near pre-pandemic levels with exhibitors securing premium Show floor locations early and creating fresh brand activations to facilitate sourcing, education and valuable relationship-building with PGA Professionals and buyers during the 2023 PGA Show.

Pinehurst No. 8 Re-Opens September 2nd after Agronomic Remastering

 Pinehurst No. 8 will reopen Friday, Sept. 2nd, following agronomic and infrastructure enhancements highlighted by new TifEagle greens, fully restored bunkers with fresh sand, improved drainage throughout the course and the removal of invasive trees limiting views and inhibiting sunlight.

Additionally, the existing Bermudagrass turf on tees and fairways was “fraise” mowed to remove thatch throughout the course, tighten up lies and foster more rollout on tee shots. Fraise mowing is a highly disruptive mowing technique developed in the North Carolina Piedmont that effectively removes thatch, organic matter and soil from Bermudagrass in a single pass.

Club Champion Celebrates Annual Putter Fitting Month

There’s nothing worse than a three-putt on a hole that should have been an easy par. Could practice help? Always. But there’s a chance something else is keeping you from reaching your putting potential — your equipment. To solve this problem, the globe’s top custom fitter created Putter Fitting Month to focus on the club responsible for roughly 40% of your strokes.

From September 1 to October 2, 2022, every Club Champion location will waive the putter fitting fee, valued at $125, for any golfer who purchases a new putter or custom putter shaft with Club Champion installation.