Acushnet Response to USGA and R&A Notice and Comment Proposing Golf Ball Bifurcation

It didn't take long for Titleist to respond to today's USGA and R&A Media Conference about the future of the golf ball.

Shots fired, return fire, call it whatever you want.  Acushnet's strong response is below.

USGA and R&A Announce Proposal to Introduce Model Local Rule Option for Golf Balls Used In Elite Competitions

The USGA and The R&A have proposed a Model Local Rule (MLR) that gives competition organizers the option to require use of golf balls that are tested under modified launch conditions to address the impacts of hitting distance in golf.

The MLR is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf.

Duca del Cosma Launches its Most Advanced SS23 Golf Shoe Collection

Luxury golf shoe brand Duca del Cosma is launching its super stylish SS23 golf shoe collection featuring the most advanced footwear innovations and outstanding new styles offering top performance and a feel-good factor both on and off the course.

A pioneering ultra-lightweight D-Eva outsole technology is applied to four styles to ensure golfers can continue enjoying all-day comfort and game-enhancing performance in a lighter shoe without compromising on foot support and stability in the swing.

Dormie Workshop (Masters Inspired) Augusta Letterman Headcovers Collection Review

It's almost that time again friends.  We're a few weeks away from The Masters and Dormie Workshop has released some limited edition (Masters inspired) leather headcovers that are going to absolutely blow you away.

Dormie has created three charmingly different collections to get you ready for the first major of 2023 and you might say they're headcovers unlike any other.  I had a set of their Augusta Letterman headcovers personalized with my PGAPappas logo and wow.  Seriously... WOW!

Cole Haan Releases New GrandPro Crew Golf Shoes

Cole Haan has released their new GrandPrø Crew golf shoes.  The new shoes are designed with the casual comfort of their GrandPrø Crew Sneaker and combined with performance style that works on and off the course.

An innovative outsole that features zonal rubber traction in lieu of spikes.  And the sustainable style is designed with a minimum of 25 percent naturally derived or recycled content by weight and features their patented FlowerFoam sole.

KPMG Women's PGA Championship Brings One of Strongest Fields in History and $9 Million Purse to Prestigious Baltusrol Golf Club

The 100-day countdown is underway as the best golfers in the world prepare to compete in the 9th edition of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship — one of five Major championships on the LPGA Tour and the most prestigious major championship in women’s golf – which will take place at historic Baltusrol Golf Club, in Springfield, N.J., from June 21-25, 2023.

Tickets, hospitality and volunteer information is available at www.kpmgwomenspgachampionship.com.  Fans have an assortment of options including daily grounds tickets, providing single day access to the championship Wednesday through Sunday starting at $25, while one day “flex” tickets are $45, and weekly 5-day grounds ticket packages are $150, plus tax and fees.

Indian Wells Golf Resort Hosts Record-Breaking Stater Bros. Charities Heroes Challenge

Indian Wells Golf Resort – the world-class public golf, vacation, culinary and events destination located in the picturesque Coachella Valley – hosted the 16th annual Stater Bros. Charities Jack H. Brown Heroes Challenge, raising a record-breaking $1 million toward community initiatives in Southern California and beyond.

More than 350 sponsors and special guests flocked to Indian Wells for the cause, including seven Congressional Medal of Honor recipients and 11 tour professionals. Among those in attendance were honorary tournament host chairman Dave Stockton as well as Lee Trevino, Gary McCord, Donna Caponi-Byrnes and Brittany Lang. To cap off the proceedings, the resort played host to the Heroes Challenge Golf Tournament on March 6.

Cobra Golf Introduces New Snakebite Wedges for Ultimate Versatiity

COBRA Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, unveiled today the updated SNAKEBITE Wedges. The wedges will be available in three models - SNAKEBITE, SNAKEBITE One Length, and an-all new game improvement model, SNAKEBITEx. The updated SNAKEBITE groove design is engineered to maximize spin and fittingly produce more ‘bite’ around the greens.

The SNAKEBITE Groove Technology utilizes a re-engineered CNC Milling process to tighten groove tolerances, maximize groove volume, and create the most aggressive groove COBRA Golf has created to date.

True Linkswear Releases All Day Knit 3

TRUE linkswear (TRUE), purveyors of ultra-comfortable, modern golf footwear designed for the rigors of walking amid the elements, announces the release of the All Day Knit 3, a subtle-yet-major update to the timeless All Day Knit 2 marked by a new elevated, modern and athletic look and feel.

“The All Day Knit has been our most loved and purchased shoe to date and it’s now reinvigorated with an all-new look and feel,” says TRUE CEO Jason Moore. “The Knit 3 started with the basics we all love about the All Day Knit family, then we made it even more comfortable and capable than ever.”

Golf Simulators Gain Popularity in Residential and Commercial Spaces

Playing indoor golf is one of the hottest trends in the golf industry. A recent report by Straits Research valued the golf simulator market at $1.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $3.3 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. Golf Simulators are not just for commercial businesses or the rich and famous. The simulator space has been dramatically expanding and becoming more affordable in the last ten years.

Indoor multi-sport and golf simulator commercial play is booming. Food and entertainment businesses like Topgolf Swing Suite, X-Golf, and 5-Iron Golf have seen remarkable growth, with Topgolf indoor suites growing from 29 stores in 2019 to 120 plus locations. The development of indoor golf is not limited to commercial businesses. Recent technology advances in launch monitors have made home golf simulators more reliable and affordable, driving growth in residential installations as well.

Callaway Golf Named Official Ball Supplier to 2023 Pepsi Little People's Golf Championship

Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships is happy to announce that Callaway Golf will again furnish logoed golf balls for every player in the 2023 Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships.

“We are so proud to support this tremendous event, and to continue our longstanding relationship with such an outstanding organization,” said Jeff Newton, Callaway Golf Spokesperson. “We congratulate Little People’s on their 50th anniversary of this championship, which has helped bring joy to thousands of junior golfers around the world.”

Annika Sorenstam Leads National Drive to Support East Palestine

Annika Sorenstam, one of the most iconic and successful golfers of all-time, is taking a swing at helping the community of East Palestine, Ohio, which was affected by recent events. In partnership with the Youngstown Mahoning Valley United Way and The Way Station, Sorenstam is teeing up a national drive to help the community of East Palestine during their time of need.

With her husband, Mike McGee, a native of East Palestine and son of legendary PGA TOUR champion, Jerry McGee, and Ed Muransky, owner of The Muransky Companies, the three will be catalysts for an effort called, “Annika Fore East Palestine.”

First Look: LIV Golf Tuscon at The Gallery Golf Club

The second of 14 tournaments in the 2023 LIV Golf League season takes place this week.

Here's a quick overview of LIV Golf Tucson at The Gallery Golf Club.

GolfLogix Releases Reimagined 2023 Green Books

GolfLogix, already the world leader in app technology for golfers, have refreshed the look and design of their already popular Green Books, making them indispensable to golfers of all skill levels. The comprehensive information contained in the configuration of GolfLogix’s new Green Books eliminates the need to buy and carry separate green reading and yardage books, making them the most thorough reference guides of their kind in the game.

The reimagined design has all of the features Green Book users have come to rely on while utilizing the most advanced technology to even further increase the effectiveness of the information provided. The designers of this latest iteration sought to remove all of the guess work typically involved on the tee box with regard to variables such as elevation changes, which way a fairway slopes, and the terrain around the green you’re approaching.

Colonial Country Club Named One of America's Healthiest Clubs

Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla. has been named one of ‘America’s Healthiest Clubs’ by Prevo Health Solutions. Prevo Health Solutions is the premier wellness solutions provider in the club industry, offering online, onsite and on-target wellness programming to help clubs increase member usage and reduce health care costs.

To qualify as one of America’s Healthiest Clubs, Colonial Country Club underwent an onsite evaluation and extensive interviews with key department heads. Colonial Country Club received high scores across every department where “strategy” ranked the highest, thanks to the club’s ongoing commitment to providing the ultimate member experience. With its eight tennis courts, eight pickle ball courts, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, a championship golf course, a wellness center, spa, aquatics programming, bike and walker-friendly streets, accommodative culinary operations and 160-acre preserve with boardwalk, the Colonial Country Club community was a natural fit for the ‘Healthiest Clubs’ designation.

Harringron, Goosen, Lehman, Mediate, and Gay Commit to Inaugural Galleri Classic at Mission Hills Country Club

Adding to its impressive roster of iconic, accomplished golfers that will surely resonate with golf fans flocking to the Coachella Valley later this month, The Galleri® Classic announced three-time major champion and newly-minted World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Padraig Harrington, 2001 and 2004 U.S. Open champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Retief Goosen, former World No. 1 and 1996 Open Championship winner Tom Lehman, Rocco Mediate and Brian Gay have pledged their commitments to the inaugural PGA TOUR Champions tournament.

The Galleri Classic, named after title sponsor GRAIL’s multi-cancer early detection test, brings PGA TOUR Champions golf back to the Coachella Valley for the first time since 1993. The Galleri Classic will feature 78 PGA TOUR Champions pros – including many World Golf Hall of Fame members, past World No. 1-ranked golfers and major champions — playing 54 holes (three rounds) from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26 on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club.

World Golf Hall of Fame Announces Induction Class of 2024

Padraig Harrington, Sandra Palmer along with the late Johnny Farrell, Beverly Hanson, Tom Weiskopf and the 13 LPGA Founders will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024.

Final selections were determined by the World Golf Hall of Fame Selection Committee and the elite group will become members of the World Golf Hall of Fame at the 2024 Induction Ceremony to be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C. coinciding with the 124th U.S. Open Championship.

Garsen Putter Grips Achieves 64th Tour Win at the Puerto Rico Open

Garsen Golf congratulates Nico Echavarria on his 2 shot victory at the Puerto Rico Open while using his Garsen Ultimate putter grip. In addition to 1 LPGA and 1 LET victory this year, Garsen now has a total of 64 tour wins.

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.

The Lodge of Four Seasons Unveils 2023 Golf Stay and Play Packages

The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri has introduced four new stay and play packages that combine great golf with incredible lakeside accommodations. Guests can choose from a wide range of accommodations that suit singles, couples, groups or large families.

New for 2023, the Golf + a Condo Fore 4 Package is perfect for a foursome of golfers, buddy trips or couples trips. With accommodations in an Avila Condo, golfers can relax in a 1,200 square-foot two-bedroom suite, with bedding configuration for four golfers, two full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, separate dining and living areas as well as a private furnished balcony or patio.

USGA Announces That Saucon Valley Country Club Will Host Five USGA Championships

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Saucon Valley Country Club, in Bethlehem, Pa., will be the host site for five USGA championships, including the 2032 and 2042 U.S. Senior Opens. The club will also host the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur, 2038 U.S. Women’s Amateur and 2051 U.S. Amateur.

In 2022, Saucon Valley hosted its eighth USGA championship, as Padraig Harrington posted a one-stroke victory over Steve Stricker on the club’s Old Course to win the 42nd U.S. Senior Open. Harrington became the first player from the Republic of Ireland to hoist the Francis D. Ouimet Memorial Trophy.