Matthew McClean Defeats Countryman Hugh Foley for U.S. Mid-Amateur Title and Earns U.S. Open Exemption

The winner of the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship was … the Republic of Ireland.

This island nation of 5.1 million (7 million when you count Northern Ireland) was going to produce its first champion in a USGA amateur competition no matter who prevailed in the 36-hole championship match, which concluded on Saturday – 1½ days later than expected – with 29-year-old optometrist Matthew McClean, of Belfast, holding the Robert T. Jones Memorial Trophy, thanks to a 3-and-1 victory over countryman and close friend Hugh Foley, 25, of Dublin.

41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship - Meet the Semifinalists

The semifinal round of match play at the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship will be played at the 7,322-yard, par-71 Erin Hills.  Semifinal round winners will advance to the first 18 holes of the 36-hole championship match on Friday.

The final 18 holes of the championship match are scheduled for Saturday.  Here's a look at the semifinalists.

Irishmen Hugh Foley and Matthew McClean Join Josh Persons and Bryce Hanstad in U.S. Mid-Amateur Semifinals

It seems appropriate somehow that a pair of Irishmen have advanced to the semifinals of the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Erin Hills. Erin is the poetic name for Ireland in Gaelic, and the 16-year-old course’s logo is a three-leaf clover. Cottages on the property are named for iconic Irish venues such as Ballybunion and Lahinch, and the pub has an Irish theme.

While the layout might not remind anyone of the historic links courses in Ireland, Hugh Foley, 25, and Matthew McClean, 29, have found the surroundings to their liking. And on a glorious Thursday – temperatures in the 70s with breezes in the 10- to 20-miles-per-hour range – the two Irishmen advanced to the semifinals in their first-ever appearance in this championship.

Dunlop Sports Americas Returns to 2023 PGA Show

Dunlop Sports Americas® announced today plans to return to the PGA Show in Orlando, FL., Jan. 24-27, 2023.

Debuting their new global brand structure for the first time on the Orlando showroom floor, Dunlop Sports Americas plans to highlight their international scope and freshly united family of golf brands at the 2023 PGA Show. The Show will serve as a critical opportunity to display how revamped branding under the Dunlop umbrella has coalesced and magnified the moment of the growing Srixon, Cleveland Golf, XXIO, and ASICS platforms.

Revo Introduces Sonic Audio Enhanced Smart Sunglasses

Revo, the global leader in high-quality performance sunglasses, announced today the launch of Revo Sonic, audio sunglasses that let listeners field phone calls, listen to music, and, with an optional app, monitor their fitness workouts.

Three years in the making, the new Revo frames combine cutting-edge Bluetooth audio technology and sleek design with Revo’s signature NASA polarized lenses to provide the ultimate sight and sound experience. Using easy to access touch controls, users can free themselves from intrusive earbuds, listen to audio while maintaining alert to what’s happening around them.

PING Introduces 10 New Putter Models Designed to Meet the Needs of Every Golfer

PING has introduced 10 new putter models, each individually designed to achieve the proper balance of feel and forgiveness in a confidence-inspiring look using various combinations of the company’s proven putter technologies.

The 10 models, consisting of high moment of inertia blades and ultra-forgiving multi-material mid-mallets and mallets, are available for pre-order beginning today for $300 (U.S. MSRP). Each model can be custom fit for stroke type, length, lie, loft and grip type.

Adidas Announces Limited Edition Samba Golf Shoes

The Samba – a timeless classic originally created to enable footballers to train in firm and icy conditions – has made its way back to the course.

As the traditional golf season slows down, we wanted to offer a special shoe to keep golfers’ energy alive, which is why we created a Limited-Edition Samba Golf in not one, but four vibrant pastel colors such as halo blue, clear pink, pulse yellow, and crystal white.

Desert Mountain Club to Host Two USGA Championships

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Desert Mountain Club, in Scottsdale, Ariz., will host the 2026 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball and 2029 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championships. These will be the second and third USGA championships held at Desert Mountain.

“We’re thrilled to bring both of our four-ball championships to Desert Mountain and the state of Arizona for the first time,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “The variety of risk-reward options throughout the club’s signature golf courses will allow for exciting and dramatic team competition, while providing a comprehensive test that will produce worthy champions.”

James Leow Leaves Foes in Fog, Champions Scott Harvey ​​​​​​​and Stewart Hagestad Advance in U.S. Mid-Amateur

Mother Nature threw the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship another curveball on Wednesday morning when fog caused a 30-minute delay for the resumption of the Round of 64 that was suspended due to darkness on Tuesday.

Following Sunday’s storm – 4 inches fell at Erin Hills – this was just another blip on the radar for the best 25-and-older golfers hoping to add their name to the Robert T. Jones Memorial Trophy and earn a spot in next year’s U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club.

Padraig Harrington Builds on Wilson Staff Legacy Winning Ascension Charity Classic

Wilson Sporting Goods Co., the club manufacturer with more Major wins with its irons than any other brand, today celebrates Padraig Harrington’s victory at the Ascension Charity Classic held in St. Louis at Norwood Hills Country Club.

“What an incredible season our Wilson ambassador Padraig Harrington is having,” said Tim Clarke, President, Wilson Golf. “It’s hard to beat nine top-10 finishes in just 13 starts and we’re thrilled that he’s added the Ascension Charity Classic trophy to go alongside his Dick’s Sporting Goods Open and U.S. Senior Open Championship wins. We love providing Padraig with the innovative clubs that helped him claim his 35th professional win of his career.”

Andrew Paysse Among Six to Advance in ​​​​​​​Weather-Delayed U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

To some degree, the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship has turned into a race against fading daylight. Given Sunday’s storm and the loss of nearly half a day on Monday due to course cleanup, the national championship for golfers 25 and older is now playing catchup.

On Tuesday, weather-delayed Round 2 was completed at noontime CDT at Erin Hills and stroke-play co-host Blue Mound Golf & Country Club, with the cut for match play coming at 3-over-par 144. Two hours later, the first Round-of-64 match began at Erin Hills, while the 17-for-12 playoff for the final spots in the draw commenced on No. 10 at 1:30 p.m.

35th U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship - Facts and Figures

The 35th U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship kicks off this week on the Long Mean Course at Fiddlesticks Country Club.

The course will be set up at 6,199 yards and play to a par of 72. Based on the setup, the Course Rating™ is 77.0 and the Slope Rating® is 137.

Sam Jones and Jake Shuman Early Leaders for Medalist ​​​​​​​in Rain-Delayed U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Mother Nature continues to wreak havoc on the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship. Sunday’s storm dumped 4 inches of rain on Erin Hills and 5.3 inches at stroke-play co-host Blue Mound Golf & Country Club in Wauwatosa, nearly 30 miles to the southeast, requiring a massive cleanup effort.

This was especially the case at Blue Mound, where 20 pumps were utilized to extract standing water from bunkers and fairways. Staffers from nine nearby facilities aided in the herculean task of making the course playable.

Scottie Scheffler Wins 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year

Scottie Scheffler has been named the 2022 PGA TOUR Player of the Year as voted by the TOUR’s membership for the 2021-22 season. Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the Official World Golf Ranking, led the TOUR with four victories this season, including his first major championship title at the Masters Tournament.

Scheffler, who spent four years on the men’s golf team at the University of Texas, received the Jack Nicklaus Award for winning PGA TOUR Player of the Year during an appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay before the Longhorns football team hosted No. 1 Alabama in Austin. In receiving 89 percent of the votes, Scheffler was selected for the honor over the other two nominees: Rory McIlroy and Cameron Smith.

GOLFFOREVER Congratulates Scottie Scheffler on PGA Tour Player of the Year Award

GOLFFOREVER, the leading at-home golf fitness training system that helps golfers play without limits, congratulates World-No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler on a breakthrough season that saw him win four times, be crowned The Masters champion, break the TOUR’s record for on-course earnings in a single season and, now, be named PGA TOUR Player of the Year by his peers.

Scheffler, who began using the GOLFFOREVER Swing Trainer daily at home and on TOUR several weeks prior to his prodigious run of wins this season, appears in fitness training videos on GOLFFOREVER’s mobile-app video platform – alongside his longtime physical trainer and key GOLFFOREVER contributor Dr. Troy Van Biezen – and stars in television ads for the groundbreaking golf fitness system.

Pulsar Wins at the BMW PGA Championship

PrideSports® confirms the winner of the 2022 BMW PGA Championship this weekend at the Wentworth Club!

The 35-year-old Irishman surged to the front of the pack on Sunday to capture his sixth professional win. He was automatic off the tee and made every putt in the biggest moments. When it mattered, he pulled off the shots needed to take the title.

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Announced TPC San Antonio Fall Getaway Packages

Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country at the beautiful JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, TPC San Antonio is the ideal destination for your next golf getaway and special fall packages are now available.

Featuring two 18-hole championship golf courses woven within the dramatic topography of the Texas Hill Country and designed by two of golf’s most innovative architects, TPC San Antonio caters to both casual resort golfers and TOUR professionals alike.

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.