Monday, October 31, 2022

70TH PGA Show Will Host Top Brands in in 2023 from Orlando on January 24th through January 27th

Golf’s top companies and market-leading brands are making plans to showcase their newest innovations in equipment, technology, fashion, accessories, training aids and golf-related services to PGA Professionals, golf retailers and influential industry leaders from around the world at the 70th PGA Show in Orlando, Jan. 24-27, 2023. Complimentary registration for PGA and LPGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry executives is open at PGAShow.com.

The PGA Show, organized by the PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions, will reunite the golf industry for the 70th edition of golf’s longest running and largest global business gathering. Following two years of business disruptions by the global pandemic, the PGA Show will bring together thousands of PGA Professionals, golf leaders, industry executives and retailers from around the world who will source new products from some 800 golf and golf lifestyle brands, attend high-level industry presentations, participate in education and career workshops, and connect in person with peers and golf leaders to drive continued growth of the sport and the business of golf.

Indian Wells Golf Resort Announces Ideal Fall and Winter Getaways on Two Celebrated Courses

Indian Wells Golf Resort – the world-class public golf, vacation, culinary and events destination located in the picturesque Coachella Valley – has partnered with four neighboring hotels to offer a trio of ideal stay-and-play offers perfect for golf groups, families and those simply seeking a getaway to long savor.

Guests can enjoy accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Renaissance Esmerelda Resort & Spa, Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa, or Indian Wells Resort Hotel, all situated within a comfortable walking distance of Indian Wells Golf Resort and offering superlative amenities.

Galvin Green Marks 30 Years of Gore-Tex with Record Waterproofs Offering

Leading high-performance golf apparel brand Galvin Green is marking three decades of innovation using GORE-TEX fabric across its extensive range of 100% waterproof garments by providing golfers of all ages and sizes with a record choice of 54 protective jackets and matching pants this Fall.

The latest Galvin Green collection of GORE-TEX outerwear includes 32 jackets and pant options for men and 16 for women golfers, plus another six for junior players. They come in up to 11 different color choices or combinations, as well as multiple sizes for the perfect fit.

Play Unlimited Golf for a Week in Palm Desert California

Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club, located in beautiful Palm Desert, California has re-opened for play and features incredible, overseeded conditions.

Marriot invites you to take advantage of their Weekly Membership to play unlimited golf for seven consecutive days.

Michigan’s Magnificent 10 Golf Course Receives National Recognition for Sustainability Work

BOYNE Resorts in Michigan are proud to be honored as E-Z-GO’s first Green Ambassador. Best known for its innovative line of prestigious golf cars, E-Z-GO, a Textron Specialized Vehicles business, honors the prestigious “Michigan’s Magnificent 10” golf courses for their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.

“Michiganders value the beautiful state in which we raise our families, work, and play in,” said Josh Richter, Senior Vice President of Golf Operations at BOYNE. “We want to show others across the nation that golf courses can operate successfully with sustainability at the forefront, ensuring that we leave a positive legacy for future generations of golfers and outdoor enthusiasts.”

Water Oak Country Club Estates Receives USGA Rating and Names New Management Team

In exciting news coming out of Lady Lake, Florida, Water Oak Country Club Estates, a Sun Communities destination, is nearing completion of its multi-million dollar golf course renovation.

And after a two day survey, the Water Oak team is pleased to share the course is a USGA Rated Championship Golf Course.

New Balance Golf for Holiday Gift Ideas

The holidays are fast approaching and it's never too early to start thinking about gifts for the favorite people in your life.

New Balance golf shoes are great ideas and the Fresh Foam Contend and Fresh Foam LinksSL v2 offer affordable performance for every golfer in your life.

Arccos Integrates with the USGA Allowing Members to Post Scores and View Their Handicap Index Directly from the Arccos Caddie App

Arccos was designed to seamlessly help golfers of all skill levels track their performance on the golf course.

Given this, Arccos is thrilled to announce an upcoming integration with the United States Golf Association that allows Arccos members to post scores and view their Handicap Index directly from the award-winning Arccos Caddie app.

Witness the 2023 PLAYERS Championship and Play TPC Sawgrrass

Premier Golf is offering a limited number of packages for The Players Championship in March 2023.

Witness the conclusion of the tournament in Premier Golf hospitality on the famous 17th hole, then enjoy golf at a number of local courses, including The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.

Triple Driver Shaft Wins for Fujikura on the PGA, DP World, and Champions Tour

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the number one driver and wood shaft on the PGA Tour last week, as the new world number one used VENTUS in his driver and five wood to claim his first victory of the new PGA Tour season.

In one of the best fields of the season so far, with 21 out of the top-30 players in the world in the event, Fujikura was once again the #1 driver and wood shaft on the PGA Tour at the CJ Cup. In total, 41% of the field at Congaree Golf Club used a Fujikura driver shaft in the bag, with another 34.8% using Fujikura in the wood shaft count.

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Duca del Cosma Valderama Golf Shoes - PGAPappas Giveaway Guest Review (Mark)

You guys know how much I admire Duca del Cosma. It was love at first sight back at the PGA Show in 2018 and I've been raving about their comfort and unique styles ever since.  So this guest review is an exciting one for me.  It comes from Mark, who chose a pair of Duca del Cosma Valderama golf shoes in one of my recent giveaways.

Mark says his new Duca del Cosma Valderama golf shoes are "stylish, comfortable, and stable in all conditions."  And Mark gives them 5 out of 5 stars.

Friday, October 28, 2022

Topgolf Callaway Brands Announce Plans to Attend 2023 PGA Show with New Multi-Year Agreement

Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company, announced a new multi-year participation agreement with the PGA Show, beginning Jan. 24-27, in Orlando, Fla.

In 2023, the Company will activate a new brand educational experience in the PGA Show Equipment area. These activations will showcase their industry-leading range Technology, Top Tracer, and focus on PGA Members’ education in their continued support of the PGA of America, and the PGA Members that have been so important to the success of TopGolf Callaway Brands.

Duca del Cosma Takes PGA Show Profile to Another Level

Luxury Italian golf shoe brand Duca del Cosma has announced that it will be taking its profile at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando (24-27 January) to another level by exhibiting from its largest ever booth, following continued sales growth in the United States.

Occupying an imposing 400ft² space located in the heart of the footwear and apparel section, the standout booth has been designed to ensure more members of the golfing community can appreciate the brand’s handcrafted golf shoes and boots that offer golfers something completely different in terms of style and comfort.

Cherry Hills Completes Restoration of Historic William Flynn Design

Cherry Hills, one of America’s most historic and revered golf clubs and site of Arnold Palmer’s lone U.S. Open victory in 1960, has completed a decade-long restoration of its 1922 William Flynn golf course, which has hosted 14 major championships and will welcome the 2023 United States Amateur Championship next summer.

Cherry Hills commissioned acclaimed golf course architect Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design in 2007 to restore the charm, character, and playability of the original Flynn design while also lengthening it over the years to maintain the club’s heritage of hosting prestigious national championships. Much of the work has taken place over the past decade under the direction of Renaissance associate Eric Iverson.

PAYNTR GOLF Expands Global Operations to Asia

PAYNTR GOLF has announced their partnership with JD Plus, a leading product distribution company based in South Korea, as PAYNTR GOLF plans to launch their innovative performance golf shoe line into Asia in March 2023.

“South Korea and Asia overall are enormously important markets for PAYNTR GOLF’s future,” says Mike Forsey, Co-founder and President of PAYNTR GOLF. “This has been part of our strategic plan from the beginning. The environment and opportunity within the golf space to expand our brand’s offerings aligned perfectly for us to partner with such a reputable distributor in JD Plus.”

PopStroke Announces Agreement with Golf Channel to Broadcast PopStroke Tour Championship Presented by TaylorMade

PopStroke Entertainment Group has announced that GOLF Channel will broadcast an hour-long show featuring the best moments of the PopStroke Tour Championship (PTC) presented by TaylorMade on December 19, 2022, with an encore presentation on January 4, 2023. The program will also be available on-demand on Peacock following the broadcasts on GOLF Channel.

The PTC 2022, hosted at PopStroke Sarasota, Florida, from October 26 to 28, will feature two (2) separate competitions for a combined purse of $125,000. The Team Championship will bring together 200 teams (400 players) competing for a $100,000 prize purse, with $20,000 going to the winning team. The Stroke Play (individual) Championship brings together 100 of the best putters in the world, competing for a $25,000 prize purse, $5,000 to the winner.

PING Advances Popular i Series with New i230 Irons and iCrossover

With a focus on golfers in search of new technology engineered to deliver precise control and consistency, PING introduced the i230 irons and iCrossover today. The newest entries into PING’s popular “i” series are now available for custom fittings at authorized PING retailers around the world.

“The new i230 irons and iCrossovers are for avid players who want to get better,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President. “In the i230 iron, we’ve engineered a lot of performance into one design. It has the precise control and consistency of a players iron with an amazing feel while offering the forgiveness of a game improvement iron. It reminds me a lot of the iconic PING EYE2 iron in that it will appeal to so many player types, from the tour pros to everyday golfers. It’s really packed with performance.

PXG and Nick Jonas Reveal new Apparel Collaboration Dropping Mid November

Together with founders Bob and Renee Parsons, PXG is thrilled to announce the upcoming drop of its first-ever apparel collaboration. PXG has partnered with global pop superstar and fellow golf aficionado Nick Jonas to develop a modern and fashionable collection of golf-inspired apparel, hats, bags, socks, and slides that deliver performance, comfort, and style on the course or anywhere you play. The PXG x NJ Capsule Collection will be available on November 15, 2022.

“Bob and I are around the game of golf almost every day of our lives. We love how it brings us together with others who share our passion. Someone who’s almost as big of a golf nut as Bob is our friend and pop music icon Nick Jonas. Just like Bob and me, Nick was frustrated with trying to find the fits and performance features that stylish players are looking for. So, we decided to collaborate to create a collection of golf apparel and accessories that deliver something much needed to the game – true style together with true performance,” shared Renee Parsons, President and Executive Creative Director of PXG Apparel.

Original Penguin Golf Launches Women's Fall 2022 Collection

Original Penguin Golf® by Munsingwear®, a division of Perry Ellis International, is pleased to announce the launch of its Fall 2022 golf collection for women.

“We are excited to bring the Original Penguin Fall 2022 women’s collection to market,” stated Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “Our designers captured the perfect combination of style, flair, and function, fusing traditional golf heritage with performance technologies that can be worn with comfort in a variety of settings.”

Garsen Putter Grips Captures 57th Tour Win

Firing a final round 7 under 65, the New Zealand native claimed her 2nd LPGA Tour title of the year at the BMW Ladies Championship while using a Garsen Quad Tour putter grip. The champion has now claimed 3 PGA Tour wins all using a Garsen grip. As a measure of her success on the greens, she leads the tour in Strokes Gained putting at +1.370 as well as the race to the CME Globe.

The Garsen Quad Tour line features a unique trapezoid design fitting perfectly into most traditional golf grips. The Quad Tour also works great for claw and saw style putting grips. With a flat topline and bottom, players can easily square up the putter face with complete consistency every time. The shape turns your elbows into your body and sets your shoulders back. This relieves arm and shoulder tension, inhibits wrist action, and promotes shoulder rotation, creating a solid putting stroke.