Belfair West Course Re-Opens Following $5.8 Million Renovation

The West Course at Belfair, a private community in Bluffton, South Carolina, recently reopened following a $5.8 million, five-month golf course renovation. The project, which began in mid-May, included a new irrigation system, re-grassing of greens, bunker renovations, as well as other projects to improve the award-winning course’s playability and aesthetics.

Fazio Design led the renovation project of the original Tom Fazio-designed West Course, which first opened for play in 1996. Leibold Irrigation, a leader in golf course construction and renovation, executed the construction work.

USGA to Return to The Los Angeles Country Club for 2032 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica and 2039 U.S. Open

The USGA has announced that The Los Angeles (Calif.) Country Club will host the 2032 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica and 2039 U.S. Open Championships. The club has previously hosted three USGA championships, most recently the 2017 Walker Cup Match, and will stage the 123rd U.S. Open next June.

“We could not be more excited to bring our two biggest national championships to The Los Angeles Country Club and extend our relationship with the club that dates back more than 90 years,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “This is a tremendous sports town, an enthusiastic golf community and home to a great venue for championship golf. We’re very much looking forward to next year’s U.S. Open and thrilled to be returning twice more in the future.”

Reggie Bush Joins Srixon Cleveland Golf

Srixon/Cleveland Golf is excited to introduce acclaimed football star Reggie Bush as an ambassador in a full equipment contract deal.

“We are thrilled to have Reggie join our Team Srixon ambassador program. His passion for golf made this partnership an easy choice, and we look forward to creating outstanding content with Reggie going forward,” said Noelle Zavaleta, Marketing Communications Director.

Forme Announces Ace Polo Therapeutic Shirt

With athletes in mind, Forme, founded by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Liu, created the Core Tee and sports bra designed to correct and train alignment of the spine/neck/shoulder/hip and increase joint movement, reduce injuries, boost recovery and provide better breathing for increased oxygenation intake. It is a sports and lifestyle wearable therapeutic. While Whoop is a wearable, it is purely a diagnostic; Forme is a wearable therapeutic and FDA registered medical device, and Forme has now also released a new Ace Polo shirt.

The Ace Polo Forme shirt instantly pulls your shoulders down and back, correcting posture and stance for optimal form, comfort and breathing. You don't have to do anything but put it on. No stretching, no exercising, no charging. Forme trains and nurtures your body's alignment, giving you posture that allows you to perform, think and live at your highest level while enhancing the fundamental basics of your biomechanics so that you can make the most use of your body.

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

Mizuno Golf is renown for exceptional irons.  In recent years Mizuno has also earned high praise for driver and wood performance.  And now with their latest model RB Tour balls, Mizuno is legitimately turning heads in the golf ball area.

This guest review comes from Nick (@AllTruth16) on twitter.  Nick tested the new 2023 Mizuno Golf RB Tour golf balls. And in Nick's own words these "Mizuno has found a winner with this ball; it cuts through the wind with a really solid ball flight and flat out spins (on the greens)."

Pinehurst Resort Renews Guest Drive Program with Complimentary Vehicles from BMW

Pinehurst Resort, host venue for the 2024 U.S. Open, today announces the renewal of its exclusive partnership with BMW of North America to provide guests with complimentary access to the latest BMW vehicles during their stay at the resort via the “Guest Drive Program.”

Guests of the “Cradle of American Golf” will have the opportunity to explore the unique beauty of North Carolina’s famed Sandhills region behind the wheel of their preferred “Ultimate Driving Machine.”  Pinehurst Resort’s “Guest Drive Program” is available to all registered guests with a valid driver’s license from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays.

New 2022 PXG 0211 Woods Offer Premium Performance at a Bargain Price

PXG has officially released its new PXG® 0211® Woods including Drivers, Fairways, and Hybrids. Approachable and advanced, PXG 0211 Woods are engineered to deliver easy-to-hit performance wrapped in a clean, classic design at an irresistible price.

Since entering the golf equipment industry, PXG has remained steadfast in its mission to unleash game-changing new technologies that elevate on-course performance for golfers at every level of the game. The new PXG 0211 Woods leverage years of data collected by the company’s golf club fitters and rigorous testing by the engineering team.

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa Offering Fore The Love of Golf Package

Discover a tropical oasis providing the perfect setting for the ultimate golf escape. Stay and play on two legendary courses – The Miller and The Soffer – each redesigned by PGA TOUR legend and World Golf Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd, offering risk and reward scenarios at every hole.

Enjoy exclusive package savings plus complimentary breakfast daily, golf replay round, welcome drink at CORSAIR kitchen & bar, 20-percent off Golf Shop purchases and 20-percent savings when you send your clubs ahead with Ship Sticks.

Stanford and North Carolina Win Team Titles as Kuehn and Ford Capture Individual Crowns

The University of North Carolina men’s team and Stanford University women’s team captured the 2022 Jackson T. Stephens Cup team titles. North Carolina defeated Florida State 3-2 to take home the men’s team championship while the women’s team championship match was captured by Stanford beating Wake Forest 4-1.

Rose Zhang of Stanford clinched the winning point for the top-ranked Cardinal on the sixteenth hole winning the match 3&2. Ryan Burnett of North Carolina made birdie on the fifteenth hole to close out the match 5&3 and win the Jackson T. Stephens Cup for the tenth ranked Tar Heels.

True Spec Golf Expands Global Footprint with Three New Australia Locations

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, has announced the opening of three new locations in Western Australia. True Spec Australia, which marks the company’s first offerings outside of North America and Europe, will open in GolfBox’s Booragoon, Joondalup and Osborne Park locations.

The affiliation with Australia’s premier golf superstores is the latest undertaking in a series of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent venues around the world.

SQAIRZ Launches Limited Edition 3:16 Golf Shoes to benefit Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child

SQAIRZ, the golf shoe company seeing incredible growth through its focus on performance and comfort, announced today their partnership with Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child. On October 19, SQAIRZ will launch a new, limited-edition shoe, the 3:16, and will donate a portion of sales to Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child program for each pair of 3:16 golf shoes sold. The 3:16 will be available for purchase exclusively at www.sqairz.com.

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love.  Samaritan’s Purse currently has two Disaster Relief Units in Florida with a third on its way to help with the Hurricane Ian relief efforts.

Lexi Thompson Wins Individual Title at Aramco Team Series with Cobra PUMA Golf

Cobra PUMA Golf athlete Lexi Thompson bombed her way to the individual title at the Aramco Team Series in New York, securing the 15th professional title of her impressive career and her second Ladies European Tour win. Thompson dialed it in on the back nine to shoot a final round three-under-par 69 for an eleven-under-par total.

The five-time Solheim Cup member, who began the day with a one-stroke lead, fired rounds of 71, 65, and 69, at Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, for a dominant three-stroke victory. Thompson relied on her COBRA LTDx LS driver to dominate the field off the tee, making six birdies in the final round including four in an impressive eight-hole stretch on the inward nine.

PGA Tour 2K23 Brings Players More Golf and More Game

2K announced PGA TOUR® 2K23, the latest entry in the golf simulation video game franchise from HB Studios, is now available worldwide on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam. Featuring PGA TOUR icon and all-time sports great Tiger Woods as cover athlete, PGA TOUR 2K23 celebrates Woods’ legacy by introducing him as both a playable in-game pro and an Executive Director advising the game’s development team.

“As we launch this next evolution of the franchise, there’s been no better partner to work with for PGA TOUR 2K23 than our legendary cover athlete Tiger Woods,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy at 2K. “Throughout his career, Tiger has changed the culture of golf in terms of representation, fashion, prestige and attitude. Those are all qualities espoused by PGA TOUR 2K23, and the franchise as a whole.”

Fred Couples and Lexi Thompson Capture a Pair of Fitting Wins with Bridgestone Golf

It was a winning weekend for Bridgestone Golf, as both Fred Couples and Lexi Thompson came up with impressive victories playing the TOUR B golf balls that fit their game. In Freddie’s case it was the TOUR B RXS that got the job done, while Lexi played the TOUR B RX. Each player took advantage of Bridgestone Golf’s innovative technologies to get fit for their respective model, proving once again the critical nature of playing the right ball for your game.

Fred grabbed the 14th PGA Tour Champions win of his career at the SAS Championship at Prestonwood CC, finishing things off with an incredible round of twelve-under-par 60 for a twenty-under-par total. The dominant six stroke victory featured twelve birdies in the final round including five straight on the front nine. On the back nine Fred was even more amazing, making seven birdies in-a-row including one on the closing hole.

Canterbury Golf Club to Host Three USGA Amateur Championships

The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced on Monday that Canterbury Golf Club, in Cleveland, Ohio, will be the host site for the 2027 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 2033 U.S. Senior Amateur and 2039 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championships. The club has previously hosted five USGA championships, including two U.S. Opens.

“We are thrilled to return to Canterbury Golf Club to conduct these three USGA championships,” said Mark Hill, USGA senior managing director, championships. “The USGA is excited to restore our relationship with this historic club and its enthusiastic golf community on such a fantastic layout. We know the club and its membership will provide an exceptional experience for our players as they compete for these coveted titles.”

Driver Shaft Double for Fujikura Golf on the PGA and Champions Tour

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the number one driver, wood and hybrid shaft on the PGA Tour last week. Along with another driver shaft win on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour.

At the Shriner’s Children Open in Las Vegas, Fujikura was the #1 driver, wood, and hybrid shaft. Over 32.6% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft at TPC Summerlin, with another 30.2% in the wood shaft count. Fujikura finished the week as the number one in the hybrid count as well, with 27.3% of the field using a Fujikura hybrid shaft during the tournament.

USGA Awards 25 Chapter Grants to Celebrate First Tee's 25th Anniversary

Commemorating a 25-year partnership with a focus on growing the game, the USGA has continued its investment in First Tee by awarding IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) grants to 25 chapters across America.

The USGA’s IDEA Grant Program delivers direct funding to community-based programs that break down barriers to participation in golf and First Tee’s character-building programs, improving pathways to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. In 2022, 25 chapters — from Massachusetts to California — were awarded up to $25,000 each to provide transportation, hire diverse coaches, train volunteers and build programs in diverse communities, among other activities.

World No. 1 Jin Young Ko, Defending Champion Nelly Korda, and Major Champion Lexi Thompson Headline Early Commitments for the 2022 Pelican Women's Championship

World No. 1 Jin Young Ko, defending champion and Bradenton resident Nelly Korda, sister Jessica Korda, and fan favorites/major champions Brooke Henderson, Lydia Ko, Brittany Lincicome and Lexi Thompson headline a stacked field of early commitments for the 2022 Pelican Women’s Championship presented by Konica Minolta and Raymond James.

The final full-field event of the 2022 LPGA Tour season, The Pelican Women’s Championship, will take place Nov. 7-13 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla, where the world’s top professional golfers will compete for a share of the $2 million purse.

Cobra PUMA Golf Returns to the 2023 PGA Show

COBRA PUMA GOLF has announced plans to exhibit at the 2023 PGA Show, Jan. 24-27, in Orlando, Fla.

COBRA GOLF and PUMA GOLF will showcase their complete product lines in two new anchor exhibits on the PGA Show Floor.  COBRA GOLF also will offer product testing during the event’s outdoor Demo & Fitting Day (Jan. 24 at the Orange County National Golf Center) and indoors within their interactive Show Floor experience (Jan. 25-27 in the Orange County Convention Center). PUMA GOLF will share their newest collections with buyers in a new separate exhibit in the apparel section of the Show Floor and participate in the annual live Fashion Show.

True Spec Chicago North Shore Opens at The Golf Practice

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, has announced they have partnered with The Golf Practice, one of Chicago’s premier golf academies. The new, larger location for True Spec Chicago North Shore, located less than half a mile from the previous location, was necessary to meet high demand in the area.

The undertaking is the latest in a series of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent venues around the country.