Wilson Expands Professional Golf Advisory Staff

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has announced that professional golfers Kevin Kisner and Trey Mullinax have joined its professional Golf Advisory Staff. The two join Wilson’s growing roster of golfers, including PGA TOUR players John Augenstein, Kevin Chappell, Quade Cummins, Padraig Harrington, Brendan Steele, Kevin Streelman, Martin Trainer and Kevin Tway; and LPGA Tour player Sophia Schubert.

Wilson’s Golf Advisory Staff also boasts a deep roster of DP World Tour players, including new additions Marc Hammer and Alexander Knappe. Hammer and Knappe join Benjamin Herbert, Joakim Lagergren, David Law, Hurly Long, Craig Mackie, Jack Senior, Paul Waring and Andrew Wilson, as well as Paul Lawrie on the Legends Tour and Sanna Nuutinen on the Ladies European Tour.

Vessel Golf Introduces 10th Anniversary Carbon Fiber Collection

You know how much I loved my Vessel Golf bags, and to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Vessel is introducing an exclusive collection of bags and headcovers that are straight-up jaw dropping.

Vessel has crafted something special even by their own high standards, and partnered with Carbitex, a pioneer and leader in flexible carbon fiber.  The new collection features their patented OmniFlex carbon fiber, the latest in technology, durability and lightweight performance.

Dunlop Sports Launches New Global Websites

Reflecting the popularity of golf and racket sports around the world, DUNLOP® and Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) will highlight each brand and offerings all under one roof in a revamped web experience.

In April 2022, SRI made a first step towards consolidating golf and racket sports branding by adding the Dunlop logo to the back of professional golfers’ headwear and initiated the process of updating global sales company names under the Dunlop Sports umbrella. To further advance the “house of brands” transition, SRI recently launched new websites in the United States, UK/Europe, and Australia.

SRIXON Introduces the All New ZX MK II Woods

SRIXON, a global leader in high quality golf equipment and innovation, has announced the launch of the new ZX Mk II Woods. Delivering tour-level performance and revolutionary energy transfer to the tee box, it’s time to discover how your power goes farther with the all-new ZX Mk II Woods.

“With ZX Mk II, we’ve built upon the foundation of success with the previous generation,” said Jeff Brunski, Vice President of Research and Development. “Rebound Frame is a unique ball speed system that delivers a pure transfer of energy into the golf ball at impact. The result is an entire driver head that works in unison to deliver an unprecedented rebound effect that delivers maximum ball speed and ultimately, more distance.”

Gary Woodland to Play COBRA Golf Clubs in Multi Year Deal

COBRA GOLF, today announced the multi-year signing of former US Open champion, Gary Woodland. Heading into the Sony Open in Hawaii, Woodland is slated to play a bag full of COBRA clubs, including their 2023 unreleased driver, fairway woods, and irons. He will also continue his long-standing relationship with PUMA GOLF and wear head-to-toe PUMA apparel.

“We are very pleased to welcome Gary to our COBRA Golf family,” said Dan Ladd, President and GM of COBRA PUMA GOLF. “We have developed a great relationship with him in the time he has been with us on the PUMA side, so we are excited to see him as a complete COBRA PUMA GOLF athlete. His athletic, explosive game is a perfect fit for COBRA PUMA GOLF and we are honored to begin supporting him on the equipment side.”

Kapalua Golf Celebrating 25 Years of Hosting the PGA Tour Sentry Tournament of Champions

The Plantation Course at Kapalua will celebrate 25 years of hosting the PGA TOUR’s Sentry Tournament of Champions when the star-studded event returns to Maui, January 4-8, 2023. Since the event moved to Maui in 1999, the Sentry Tournament of Champions has generated more than $8 million for local community charities, while the list of past champions includes Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and Ernie Els.

The iconic Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design first opened for play in 1992. Designed on a grand scale, the 7,596-yard, par 73 Plantation Course plays along the slopes of the West Maui Mountains boasting dramatic ocean views from virtually every hole. In 1999, the PGA TOUR relocated the Tournament of Champions from La Costa Country Club near San Diego, Calif. to Maui. David Duval won the inaugural Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course, shooting a 26-under (266).

NBC Sports Announces 2023 PGA Tour Broadcast Schedule

NBC Sports will present more than 450 hours of live PGA TOUR coverage across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock in 2023, beginning with the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii on Jan. 5-8 through the conclusion of the TOUR Championship on Aug. 24-27.

GOLF Channel will provide early-round and lead-in weekend coverage of every FedExCup event and will carry four-round coverage for five events. All coverage airing on NBC and GOLF Channel will stream live on Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

Srixon/Cleveland Golf Staffer Named PGA Director of Golf and Operations at PGA Frisco

Srixon/Cleveland Golf is proud to announce Staffer Paul Earnest was recently named the PGA Director of Golf and Operations at the newly designed Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas.

“I’ve known Paul many years now and I can’t think of a better person for this opportunity,” said Mike Powell, President & COO at Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO. “He’s been a key part of our team as a National Advisory Staffer, and I know he’ll be an essential piece to the team at PGA Frisco.”

Galvin Green Majors on Sustainability at the 2023 PGA Show

Galvin Green, the pioneer of premium apparel to protect serious golfers from extreme weather and enhance performance levels with complementary multi-layer clothing, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in January (25-27th) with its largest ever range of 100% sustainable garments.

Winner of the 2021 Sports Technology Award for Sustainability in Sport, the brand will showcase its comprehensive collection of eco-friendly outerwear, mid-layers, shirts and accessories on booth #7253 in the Apparel Pavilion at the Orange County Convention Centre.

Mizuno Excited to Return to 2023 PGA Show

Mizuno, the Japanese equipment manufacturer has announced plans to exhibit at the 2023 PGA Show from January 24th to 27th in Orlando Florida. Following two years absence owing to the Covid pandemic, the manufacturer will return to the golf industry’s biggest trade event.

Mizuno will showcase its fast expanding line of golf products, including the ST-230 SERIES metal woods along and brand new 2023 RB Tour and Tour X ball. In addition to phase two of the JPX923 irons launch – with the much anticipated JPX923 Forged and Tour models.

LIV Golf Brings World Class Field to Championship Courses in Arizona, Oklahoma, and West Virginia in 2023

LIV Golf has announced three new championship venues that will host tournaments as part of the 2023 LIV Golf League schedule. The Gallery Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona (March 17-19), Cedar Ridge Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma (May 12-14), and The Greenbrier in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia (Aug. 4-6) will welcome many of the sport’s biggest stars in the groundbreaking LIV Golf League teeing off in 2023.

“LIV Golf’s expansion to new U.S. markets adds to the growing excitement for the league launch in 2023,” said LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman. “More fans across the country and around the globe will experience the LIV Golf energy and innovative competition that has reinvigorated the sport, and these championship courses will contribute to the transformative season ahead for players, fans and the game of golf.”

Edel Golf Announces Expansion with Assembly and Headquarters Move to Denver

Edel Golf is announcing the opening of its new Headquarters, Assembly and Fitting Facility in Denver, Colorado. This move is part of a company expansion that will allow Edel to continue its growth worldwide.

The new Headquarters facility, located just North of downtown Denver, will give Edel more space to build out its assembly operations to react to the large growth over the past few years. It will also house a world-class fitting facility where golfers will be welcome to come in and get fit by David Edel and a team of other Master Fitters.

Original Penguin Golf to Exhibit at 2023 PGA Show

Original Penguin Golf, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., announces that the iconic golf brand will be exhibiting at the 2023 PGA Merchandise Show (Booth #7452), January 24-27, 2023 in Orlando, Fl.

“We are excited to be exhibiting at the PGA Merchandise Show and to build on the momentum we have generated since we re-introduced Original Penguin Golf to the marketplace,” Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “The PGA Merchandise Show is an important venue for us to showcase our exciting new collections and we look forward to meeting with existing and new customers, PGA professionals and the media.”

Fred Couples is Back as Face of Ashworth

On the heels of announcing Ashworth Golf’s return to the US marketplace, Newtimes Group, a global leader of retail supply chain management, today announced World Golf Hall of Famer and 1992 Masters Champion Fred Couples is back as the face of Ashworth Golf.

Couples, who was outfitted in one of Ashworth’s classic polos when he captured the green jacket in 1992, will help reinvigorate the brand as he brings back the iconic Golfman logo when competing on the PGA TOUR Champions and other professional events around the world.

FlightScope Integrates Titleist Radar Capture Technology (RCT) into Mevo+ and X3 Models

FlightScope, the global leader in tracking and analyzing sports performance data, announced today that it has partnered with Titleist to integrate the company’s Radar Tracking Technology (RCT) to improve the accuracy and performance of its Mevo+ and X3 launch monitors in indoor environments.

Titleist golf balls with Radar Capture Technology (RCT) are designed to enhance the data capture of launch conditions indoors and deliver the most accurate information possible. FlightScope Mevo+ and FlightScope X3 have been validated with RCT in an indoor environment. The following Titleist golf balls are offered with Radar Capture Technology: Pro V1, Pro V1x, Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX models.

Callaway Apparel to Exhibit at the 2023 PGA Show

Callaway® Apparel, developed by global fashion leader Perry Ellis International, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting its industry leading collection of golf apparel at the 2023 PGA Merchandise Show (Booth #6943), January 24-27, 2023 in Orlando, Fl.

“We are thrilled to be exhibiting once again at the PGA Merchandise Show,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “The PGA Show has proven to be a vital setting for us to showcase our new product lines to golf’s most influential retailers, media and PGA Professionals from around the world.”

Garsen Putter Grips Caps off the Year with 61st Tour Win

Trailing by two shots entering the 72nd hole, Matt Ryan drained an eagle putt to claim a 4 shot victory at the PGA Tour LA Chile Open while using a Garsen Ultimate putter grip. The champion has now claimed 2 PGA Tour LA wins this year using a Garsen grip. Adding to the recent PGA Tour LA Argentina Open victory, this now totals 61 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.

Letters from Santa DAY 12 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway: 12 Pairs of New Adidas Golf Rebelcross Golf Shoes (12 Winners)

Santa's loves his traditions and he thought it'd be a great idea to wrap up my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway like we did for DAY 12 last year.  I'm pretty excited about it, and a tradition is born!  12 of you are going to win 12 new Adidas Rebelcross Spikeless Golf Shoes for DAY 12.

And for the first time in my 12 Days history, Santa's going to be a guest reviewer and tell you all about the Rebelcross and why he likes em so much.  He's kind of a natural.

Club Champion Iron Fitting Review and Custom Irons of Your Choice: 2022 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 12

One of my favorite days of the year was back in August at Club Champion.  I was fit for a new set of irons and expected it to be an incredible experience.  I expected this because I already know the value of a Club Champion fitting having been fit in the past for a driver.  And I know the Club Champion expertise, attention to detail, and thoroughness of fitting is exceptional in every way.  What I didn't know was a Club Champion fitting could somehow get even better.

The experience was nothing short of amazing.  And I knew that day I wanted one of you to experience the same thing I did in my 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.  So here we go baby!  One of you is going to win a full set of irons, custom built for you based on a fitting at Club Champion.

Letters from Santa DAY 11 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway: New PXG (Custom Fit) Sugar Daddy II Wedges (Set of 3) and Any Battle Ready Putter

So it seems like Santa had quite the night last night.  A pretty wild dream, and I'll let him tell you all about it in his letter below.  What came out of it though was we decided to give one of you a custom fit set of (3) three new PXG Sugar Daddy II Wedges and any PXG Battle Ready Putter.

Yup, PXG Sugar Daddy II wedges and Battle Ready putter custom fit for you and then shipped to your front door.  Can I say it?  #ReleaseTheKringle baby!