USGA Opens Nominations for 2023 Bob Jones Award

The USGA has opened nominations for the 2023 Bob Jones Award and welcomes submissions from the global golf community for one of the game’s highest honors, recognizing those who exemplify golf’s core values of sportsmanship, character and respect while playing the game.

Bob Jones Award recipients are honored annually at the U.S. Open Championship, celebrating those individuals who, in the spirit of its namesake, have conducted themselves with great integrity through adversity or victory. Beyond his playing career – with a record-tying nine USGA championship titles – Jones embodied the game’s values throughout his life.

Victory in Scotland for Fujikura Ventus

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the number one driver and wood shaft on the PGA Tour last week, along with another successful win for VENTUS on the DP World Tour.

At the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi, Fujikura was once again was the #1 driver and wood shaft in the field, with 28.5% of the players using a Fujikura driver shaft along with another 26.7% using a Fujikura wood shaft.

El Caballero Country Club to Host 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has selected El Caballero Country Club, in Tarzana, Calif., as the host site of the 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior. The 75th edition of the championship will take place from July 15-20.

“The USGA is excited to return to El Caballero Country Club and continue the legacy of hosting the U.S. Girls’ Junior at some of the country’s finest golf courses,” said Tracy Parsons, championship director. “The support from the El Caballero membership has been incredible and we look forward to continuing to build USGA history here.”

Club Champion Opens Studios In Five New Markets

Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, is still climbing the ladder this year. With five new stores opening in the third quarter of 2022, the company is maintaining its identity as the industry leader.

With studios now open in Torrance, CA; Wilmington, NC; Pleasanton, CA; Mandeville, LA; and Ashburn, VA, Club Champion is primed to hit over 115 domestic and international locations by the end of the year. There are now fitting studios in 42 U.S. states and partnered locations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Gwen Stefani and Darius Rucker Headline American Express 2023 Concert Series at PGA WEST Stadium Course

The American Express™ has announced that iconic Southern California native Gwen Stefani and three-time GRAMMY Award winning singer/songwriter Darius Rucker are the musical lineup for the 2023 Concert Series on the PGA WEST Stadium Course driving range during the Coachella Valley’s annual PGA TOUR golf tournament in January. Infusing competition with cause, the tournament also has a long history of supporting charities in the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas, contributing to the vibrance and sustainability of the local community.

Stefani, born and raised in Anaheim; a singer songwriter and charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt, will open The American Express’ Concert Series after the conclusion of second-round play on Friday, Jan. 20. Rucker, who first achieved musical prominence as the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and has since become a hugely successful Country artist, will take the stage after the tournament’s third round on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Lantana Golf Club Completes Multi-Million Dollar Transformation

Lantana Golf Club, one of the most highly regarded, family-centric private clubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, has transformed its clubhouse to meet the needs of its dynamic, growing membership.

Unveiled last week, the multimillion-dollar renovation impresses from the moment of arrival. A new entrance leads to an inviting, open floorplan that flows from the reception area to a new member bar and dining space as its central focus.

PopStroke Announces Official Re-Opening of Port Saint Lucie Florida Location

PopStroke Entertainment Group, a national leader in golf entertainment co-owned by Greg Bartoli and Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures, today announced the official re-opening of its Port Saint Lucie location for Saturday, October 8 at 10 a.m.

PopStroke opened its first location in 2019 in Port Saint Lucie. Since then, Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures has become co-owner of PopStroke, with TGR Design as the designer for each location’s two 18-hole putting courses. The Port Saint Lucie location’s renovations include redesigned courses by TGR Design, the addition of a playground, and a revamped menu offered in the restaurant.

Circling Raven Golf Club Stay and Play Packages

In real estate, the cliché regarding a formula for success is “Location. Location. Location.” For golf courses it is “Weather. Weather. Weather.”

Bad weather means fewer golfers. And while bad weather is never good for golf courses, experiencing it during the early spring or fall “shoulder seasons” is particularly challenging as those are times when, with warm, dry conditions, courses can surpass budget forecasts if Mother Nature obliges.

PGA National Resort Offers Exceptional Fall Getaway Packages

PGA National Resort – South Florida’s world-class golf, vacation, culinary, events and spa destination is offering its “Gold Golf” package ideal for golf groups and vacationers to getaway to sunny South Florida this fall.

Starting at $719 on Oct. 1 (per person, per day, double occupancy), this value-packed offer includes one round of golf daily on The Fazio, The Match, The Estate, The Champion (with surcharge) or The Palmer (with surcharge) courses along with luxury accommodations. Guests can also take advantage of unlimited range balls as well as full access to the resort’s state-of-the-art Sports & Racquet Club.

JW Marriott Camelback Inn at Scottsdale Offers Unlimited Golf Package

Set on 125 acres of Sonoran Desert terrain in affluent Paradise Valley, JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa embodies the spirit of the Southwest with its peaceful desert setting, private grounds for hiking and meditation, and more.

The Unlimited Golf Package includes a private, spacious casita-style room, mobile key for contactless entry, breakfast for two and unlimited golf on the Padre or Ambiente Golf Course at Camelback Golf Club.

Galvin Green Celebrates Sustainable Golf Week with Incredible Eco Landmark

As the inaugural Sustainable Golf Week looks to bring the golfing community together to shape a greener future for the game, leading golf apparel brand Galvin Green has announced that almost 3 million PET plastic bottles have been recycled and transformed into its high performance eco-generation INSULA™ sweater range over the past three years.

Having become an Innovation Partner to the GEO Foundation in 2021, Galvin Green has accelerated its commitment to minimise social and environmental impact while, at the same time, helping to maximise performance by creating functional, long-lasting and stylish garments for men and women golfers.

Motocaddy Expands Operations in the U.S.

Motocaddy, the global leader in electric caddies, has expanded its business operation in the United States having opened a new warehouse with increased capacity to accommodate continued growth in the world’s largest golf market.

The M7 Remote Electric Caddy was one of my favorite products I reviewed this year, and all of you seemed to go wild for it as well.  Motocaddy is located in Vista, San Diego – some 15-minutes from the previous warehouse in Carlsbad – the new 6,000 sq. ft. facility will help support the growing demand from golfers wanting to walk the course and feel the benefits of using Motocaddy products.

Streamsong Golf Resort Re-Opens Following Impact from Hurricane Ian

Streamsong Golf Resort announced this morning it is once again welcoming guest arrivals and has reopened the Lodge and the three award winning courses (Streamsong Red, Streamsong Blue and Streamsong Black) following the impact of Hurricane Ian on September 28.  The storm, which made landfall as a category four just north of Ft. Myers, Florida continued northeast across the state eventually impacting Streamsong as a category two hurricane late Wednesday evening with the eyewall passing just southeast of the 16,000 acre site.

High winds brought minimal damage to the resort buildings, mostly cosmetic in nature.  Heavy rainfall and area flash flooding rendered several local roads impassable by all but a few vehicles limiting access to Streamsong through Thursday and left standing water on the golf courses.  The Lodge, clubhouses and all amenities including the three courses remained closed through Tuesday to allow the team to remove debris, clean up and test all systems and repair natural sand bunkers and cart paths that remained waterlogged through Monday.

Mizuno RB Tour Golf Balls (2023) - PGAPappas Giveaway Guest Review

I believe this is a first time guest review for golf balls, and it comes from Dave (@ParMeDown) on twitter.  Dave tested the new 2023 Mizuno Golf RB Tour golf balls.

And in Dave's own words these "compare to any ball on the market; had multiple 300-yard drives and accuracy was good as well."

Adidas Golf 2022 Fleece and Layering Collection

Adidas Golf believes weather shouldn't get in the way of a good score.  So when others head to the clubhouse when bad weather rolls in, Adidas helps you continue playing with their new 2022 Fleece and Layering Collection.

Versatile fleece layering options for men and women are packed with technology and each piece is built to offer lightweight warmth and stretch, all inside a "wear anywhere" design aesthetic.

First Jack Nicklaus European Luxury Residential and Golf Development Launches at Stonehaven Scotland

Nicklaus Companies and award-winning developer FM Group have teamed up to launch the first Jack Nicklaus-branded residential golf community in Europe at Stonehaven, Scotland.

A stunning development of luxury homes at the historic Ury Estate, built around an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, currently under construction, and including the magnificent Ury Castle, this is set to be one of the most impressive residential golf communities in the world.

Wilson Announces New Staff Model Putter Collection

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today announces the launch of its Staff Model® putter collection. Each putter is 100% milled from Wilson’s exceptional standards using the ultra-soft 304 Stainless Steel, delivering the ultimate swing control through performance-balanced weighting, and providing a softer feel on the green.

“Performance has always been the top priority for Wilson Golf, and our mission is to provide top-of-the-line products for golfers of every skill level. The innovation and craftmanship of our new Staff Model putter collection is something that we’re truly proud of and will help all golfers feel more confident on the greens,” said Tim Clarke, President, Wilson Golf.

FootJoy Announces Advanced ThermoSeries Apparel Layering System

FootJoy, the #1 Outerwear brand in golf, continues its commitment to Make Every Day Playable by creating the best gear to help you look, feel and play your best in all conditions. ThermoSeries™, FJ’s most advanced apparel layering system ever, is a versatile collection of layering items designed specifically for golf to enable the golfer to effortlessly adapt as weather conditions evolve.

This collection of base layers, mid-layers, outer layers and pants is made with materials that move with the golfer without any restriction, are lightweight to reduce bulk and are temperature regulated to ensure maximum comfort no matter how many layers are required.

Cobra PUMA Golf Joins Forces with Inrange Golf

The driving range space is currently undergoing a revolution from a ‘bucket of balls’ business to a full fledged player experience. And the leaders in The Range Experience space, Inrange Golf®, have been instrumental in bringing a new age range to market.

Their innovative software caters for both the practicing golfer (of all skill levels) to experience a data-driven, analytics rich and rewarding visit to the range every time. While their Inrange+ multiplayer product is bringing a whole new demographic to the driving range – people who can now pick up a club and try it out in a fun, interactive gaming way against their friends.

Garsen Grips Club Now Available at All Club Champion USA Locations and TXG in Canada

Continuing with the sales success, Garsen Golf putter grips are now available in all 100+ Club Champion stores in the USA and all TXG locations in Canada as a fitting option for putters.

Each store now stocks the 3 main Garsen product lines; the Quad Tour, the Max, and the Ultimate. Customers have the option to get fit for the best Garsen grip for them from the largest custom fitting company in North America.