Steeped in a rich country club tradition are two legendary 18-hole championship golf courses in Aventura at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa.
Originally designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., both the Soffer and Miller have been re-imagined by famous golf icon Raymond Floyd, and have played host to numerous South Florida PGA and LPGA championships.
ECCO Golf Ambassador Lydia Ko secured her 19th career victory at the LPGA CME Tour Championship. Ko delivered a clinical performance at Tiburon Golf Club, in Florida, finishing 17-under-par to win by two shots.
Ko’s victory this week means that the ECCO Golf ambassador not only takes home the LPGA’s biggest-ever winner’s check, but also secures Race to the CME Globe, Rolex Player of the Year award, LPGA money list title, and the Vare Trophy which is awarded to the player with the lowest average score across the entire season.
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PUMA GOLF up-and-comer Adam Svensson braved the cold weather and a tight race for the lead to capture his first PGA TOUR victory at the RSM Classic at St. Simon’s Island.
Svensson caught fire in his final two rounds, shooting an eight-under-par 62 on Saturday and a six-under 64 on Sunday, including birdies on 16 and 17 to avoid a four-way playoff and secure an invitation to the 2023 Masters, as well as the PGA Championship and a two-year exemption on TOUR.
Tour Edge finished the 2022 PGA TOUR Champions season by being in the bag for their third straight Schwab Cup season title.
The 2022 Schwab Cup champion was playing a 22-degree Exotics C721 Hybrid in Phoenix this past weekend for the championship. He’s been playing the award-winning Exotics C721 hybrid since September of 2021 and plays it for specific course setups. He is not contracted to play any Tour Edge clubs.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Trinity Forest Golf Club, in Dallas, Texas, as the host site for the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship and the 2031 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. Scheduled for July 21-26, 2025, the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur will be the club’s first USGA championship.
“We are very proud to welcome Trinity Forest as a USGA championship host,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “The U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Girls’ Junior have not only become two of our fastest-growing championships, but they have served as pathways to great achievement in the game, and we look forward to bringing the world’s best juniors to this terrific course for the first time.”
The USGA’s International Team Selection Committee has invited 16 players to attend a practice session Dec. 15-18 for the 2023 Walker Cup Match. The three days of practice will be held in Jupiter, Fla.
The following 16 players have accepted invitations to the practice session (with college affiliation).
Leading wire to wire, the Utah native fired a final round 1-under 69 to claim a 4 shot victory at the PGA Tour Houston Open while using a Garsen Ultimate putter grip. The champion has now claimed 5 PGA Tour wins all using a Garsen grip. Adding to the recent LPGA BMW Ladies Championship victory, this now totals 58 tour wins for Garsen.
The larger size, half-rounded, half hexagon design of the Garsen Ultimate gives the player multiple flat surfaces on the front of the grip and a rounded bottom to allow the fingers to cradle the bottom. The softer, textured feel of this grip also caters to many players who like larger, non-tapered grips.
PXG is pleased to announce the official drop of its first-ever apparel collaboration, the PXG X NJ Capsule Collection. Teaming up with global pop icon and self-proclaimed golf nut Nick Jonas, the collection delivers a modern, golf-inspired fashion lineup perfect for the golf course or anywhere you choose to play.
“I am beyond thrilled to finally release this collection and provide our customers and Nick’s fans with a golf apparel and accessories collection that marries fashion and function,” said Renee Parsons, President and Executive Creative Director of PXG Apparel. “From the highest quality performance materials and custom colorways to carefully chosen logo placement and impeccable fit and feel, the PXG x Nick Jonas Collection embodies golf lifestyle, the way myself and Nick envision it.”
Shot Scope (www.shotscope.com), a leading international manufacturer of GPS-based distance tracking and game performance systems, today introduced a branding and customization program for laser rangefinders.
Shot Scope’s custom rangefinder program now allows golf and country clubs to customize rangefinders for their members, as well as sell them as tournament and corporate/charity outing gifts. In addition, professional and amateur golf tournaments, collegiate teams, event sponsors, golf resort destinations and others can now connect their brand with golfers who utilize rangefinders to drive their performance on the golf course.
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., the club maker with more Major wins with its irons than any other brand, celebrates Padraig Harrington’s victory at Charles Schwab Cup Championship held in Phoenix, Ariz. at Phoenix Country Club.
Harrington shot rounds of 66-64-62-65 to finish -27 at 257, a new PGA TOUR Champions record.
This week the extraordinarily beautiful and challenging Bandon Dunes Resort will be sharing how they are using technology to create exceptional player experiences while optimizing efficiency in a stellar live webinar taking place on Thursday, 17 November at 10am PST. Their unwavering focus on building superb on-course experiences has resulted in the resort being a bucket list destination for many golfers, regularly featured in the Top 100. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best!
Expert guest Jeff Simonds, Assistant General Manager and Senior Director of Operations, Bandon Dunes Resort, will be sharing his insights into how Bandon Dunes is using technology and automation, new tools and processes, to create exceptional on-course experiences for their golfers, while improving operational efficiency, helping their team to achieve more, with less – saving valuable labor hours and allowing them time to focus on on-course service excellence.
Newtimes Group, a global leader of retail supply chain management, today announced the iconic Ashworth Golf Apparel Brand will return to the US marketplace, with plans for a new innovative and classic line of golf polos, bottoms, outwear and accessories throughout 2023.
Revered by passionate players since 1987, Ashworth is the original, authentic golf apparel brand. It is this distinction and extraordinary heritage that sets the brand apart, as it is born off an innate understanding of the golfer’s movements. Ashworth is backed by a decades-long reputation for creating golf clothes that deliver a full range of motion and comfort all day.
L.A.B. Golf has launched LINK.1 FIRST RUN, a release of 500 individually serialized putters that honor the most popular putter shape of all time.
“We created LINK.1 for every golfer that loves the idea of using this timeless shape but doesn’t make enough putts with it,” said L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn. “LINK.1 is better for the simple reason that it has Lie Angle Balance and will stay square by itself like all L.A.B. Golf putters. We couldn’t be more excited about this launch, which is why we wanted to offer a first run for our die-hard fans.”
Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s finest forged golf clubs, today unveiled their highly anticipated MC-502 Muscle Cavity iron.
While Miura’s newest iron shares the DNA of its predecessor, the highly regarded MC-501, the MC-502 showcases increased face progression (less offset) with a softer, more rounded top line and toe profile. The result is an iron which is easy to align while delivering more confidence to the golfer at address. The Miura design team worked tirelessly to improve the turf interaction of the MC-502. With the iconic leading edge “Y” grind in place, a precise and calculated increase to the camber of the sole has elevated the performance of our latest model.
Starting at the end of November, golfers at Occano will be greeted with a refreshed layout at the Arnold Palmer Signature Course, which is situated along the Albemarle Sound of North Carolina. Partnering with Arnold Palmer Design Company and Signet Golf Associates, Occano, a new real estate community developed by Dilweg, aims to bring the course back to its elevated status that earned recognition by Golf Digest as America’s Ninth Best New Private Course in 2009.
“The Arnold Palmer Signature Course, combined with the picturesque setting on the Albemarle Sound, make playing the course a unique experience,” said Michael C. Parah Sr., PGA, General Manager of Occano. “As we continue to make significant enhancements across the community, we’re excited about the golf course renovation and can’t wait to unveil the finished project to our residents and guests.”
Justin Timberlake and his partners at 8AM Golf are pleased to announce their investment in 3’s, an innovative new concept in golf entertainment that combines accessible, Par-3 golf with cutting-edge hospitality and entertainment amenities for golfers and non-golfers alike.
3’s was founded in 2019 by restaurant and hospitality specialist Davis Sezna, with the first location opening in Greenville, South Carolina in 2020. As the newest company in the 8AM Golf portfolio, 3’s will work with local partners to bring its innovative concept to major metro areas across the United States in the months to come.
Arccos Golf has announced a Black Friday deal you don't want to miss. Starting on November 18th you can get the limited edition Smoke Gen3+ sensors and Arccos Link for $100 off.
Gen3+ sensors detect your shots while ignoring practice swings and locate you precisely on any of 40,000+ courses in the world. Together with Arccos Link, a device that clips to your belt or pocket, you can track your shots without needing a smartphone in your pocket.
It’s the season of savings! Club Champion is offering a 15% bonus on denominations up to $1,000 on every gift card purchase between November 13-15. Golfers can treat themselves or others to a little extra toward a better golf game.
Considered the top custom club fitter worldwide, Club Champion offers Tour-quality club fittings and custom-built clubs for every skill level. Each state-of-the-art fitting studio houses over 50,000 hittable head and shaft combinations from over 60 golf manufacturers, alongside the best technology and talent the industry has to offer. Customers can get a head start on their holiday shopping or on their golf game for next season with custom clubs built specifically for them.
STITCH Golf announces the launch of the men’s 2022 Holiday Capsule collection- a perfect combination of style, function, and fashion by fusing traditional golf aesthetics with advanced fabrications.
“We created the upscale 2022 Holiday Capsule Collection for comfort and performance while staying true to our roots,” stated Brad King, CEO of STITCH. “This collection re-emphasizes the importance we place on versatility including classic wardrobe necessities from layering pieces to pants that easily allows one to transition from the fairways to the boardroom.”
