The Arccos database is the world’s largest dataset of golf shot information and the only scalable provider of on course data across players of all skill levels.
By leveraging the data of over 650 million shots and over 20 million driver shots from par 4’s and 5’s, Arccos is reporting how amateur golfers of various ages and skill levels are driving the ball off the tee. Below is what you can expect to see.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, announced today the signing of former college star Logan McAllister to its Tour staff. McAllister is great addition to a growing list of talented players sponsored by Bridgestone.
McAllister played four years at the University of Oklahoma where he was teammates with another Sooner star and recent Bridgestone signing, Chris Gotterup. Together the pair dominated with McAllister collecting ten top ten finishes and four wins, the second most wins in program history. The Oklahoma native was a two time All American, a member of the Big 12 First Team, and a Haskins Award finalist.
PUMA GOLF and Palm Tree Crew have done it again by boldly combining the creative ideas of one of the most stylish golfers with one of the most iconic DJ’s. Yes, Rickie Fowler and KYGO have combined forces once again to produce the latest PUMA Golf x Palm Tree Crew Collection.
Aimed at players looking for comfort and style that works on and off the golf course, the new PUMA Golf x PTC lineup will make you feel like you’re in the tropics. The line isn’t just clothing, it’s a lifestyle. Offering a selection of polos, hoodies, shorts, caps, shoes, and more, there’s something for everyone who wants to combine the confidence of Rickie Fowler and the fresh vibe of KYGO.
The Club at Castiglion del Bosco, Tuscany, Italy, has welcomed the announcement that the late Tom Weiskopf will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.
Weiskopf, who passed away in August last year at age 79, designed the private club’s 18-hole course within the historic 800-year-old Tuscan estate overlooking the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO protected landscape.
PXG goes from strength to strength with the introduction of new PXG 0311 GEN6 Golf Clubs. Blazing fast, beyond forgiving, and absolutely stunning, PXG 0311 GEN6 Drivers, Fairways, Hybrids, and Irons are loaded with advanced technologies, are made from top-quality materials, and include the most impactful precision weighting system in the golf industry.
As a golf research and development company, PXG's mission is to identify and deliver game-changing new technologies that offer meaningful performance benefits for golfers of every ability. With PXG's latest release, the company honed in on mishit performance. From head design to face material, shape, and thickness to adjustable weighting and robotic polishing, PXG GEN6 Golf Clubs present a refined design engineered to be built to spec.
Ahead of this year’s opening Major Championship next month, leading high-performance apparel brand Galvin Green is introducing a limited-edition First Major of The Year capsule collection featuring a new waterproof jacket and two floral print shirts that embody the iconic sights associated with the eagerly anticipated event.
Inspired by the key stretch of holes and the colorful botanical beauty synonymous with one of golf’s most traditional championships, the capsule collection consists of the contemporary AMEN GORE-TEX jacket in a fashionable look and two striking MOORE shirts in bright colorways.
XXIO®, a global leader in premium lightweight golf equipment, is excited to announce the all-new XXIO Prime. The XXIO Prime is slated to officially launch in North America April 14, 2023.
The XXIO Prime features elevated power, control, and speed performance, all in an advanced set of lightweight clubs made for the moderate swing speed golfers.
On the heels of the USGA /R&A’s announced proposal for a “Modified Local Rule” for elite competition that reduces the overall distance a golf ball would travel at extremely high speeds, Golf Datatech, LLC, the golf industry’s leading independent market research firm for retail sales, consumer, and trade trends, has unveiled a survey that provides immediate analysis of where Serious Golfers stand on the issue.
I recently conducted a survey on twitter with over 1,900 participants and votes that tapped into the pulse of this issue from golfers and golf fans alike and I'll show the results of my poll at the beginning here so you can compare to the Golf Datatech survey.
ECCO Golf knows a good thing when it sees it. That's why in 2023 they've decided to bring back three of their most popular golf shoe models and simply make them better.
The 2023 Collection will also include one new model - the Classic Hybrid, which offers a timeless look with a modern twist.
It's flashback time to the Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo for this guest review. And if you're a golf nerd you're going to absolutely love this!
All the players in the Play With Pete Invitational at Pasatiempo were fit on the range for a new Callaway Rogue ST MAX driver and Callaway Chrome golf balls before their rounds began. And the fitting for Kyle was as perfect as a fitting could possibly be. Kyle calls his new Rogue ST Max LS "the most stable and best performing driver I've ever had."
Callaway Jaws Raw brings raw scoring performance to your wedge game. Legendary club designer Roger Cleveland has created a new line that combines artistry and craftsmanship with cutting edge innovation.
Now available with grooves across the entire face to bring even more confidence and versatility to your short game. Available in lob wedges with Z, S, & W grinds, Jaws Raw with full face grooves offer a unique option for players looking for spin across the entire hitting area.
EA Sports is diving deep into what players can expect from its most in-depth Career Mode for PGA Tour launching Friday, April 7. Career Mode allows fans to experience golf’s biggest events with their personally created golfer and a dynamic and adaptive progression system.
Players can evolve their customized character’s skills with in-depth detail through skill progression, attributes, fine tuning shot types and much, much more.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, today announced a partnership with the content creators at St. André Golf (@StAndreGolf).
The partnership between Bridgestone Golf and St André Golf will focus on producing unique and entertaining video content, including cameos from Bridgestone Golf professional staff players including Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Fred Couples, Lexi Thompson, and Matt Kuchar.
Augusta National Golf Club announced today that it will host Road to the Masters Invitational on Sunday, April 2, the eve of the first official practice round of the 87th Masters Tournament and following the conclusion of the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. Celebrity participants will assemble to compete in the soon-to-be-released EA SPORTS PGA TOUR: Road to the Masters video game.
Road to the Masters Invitational will stream live on Sunday, April 2 from 6:00 p.m. to approximately 8:00 p.m. EDT across the following platforms and channels: Masters.com; @TheMasters on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook; @EA on Twitch; @EASPORTSPGATOUR on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube; @EASPORTS on Facebook; ESPN+; and the ESPN app. An edited version of the show will be broadcast on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. EDT on ESPN2.
Shot Scope (www.shotscope.com), the industry-leader in advanced GPS and shot tracking technology, today introduced the multi-function X5 GPS Golf Watch, the next generation in the Company’s award-winning performance tracking and distance measuring smart watch technology.
Designed to be worn both on and off the course, the stylish X5 offers AI-powered performance tracking of over 100 statistics with a built-in step counter and accurate, real-time front, middle and back distances to all greens, hazards and doglegs on over 36,000 preloaded golf courses worldwide.
The Premiere Series family of shoes, inspired by golf shoes of the past and supercharged for today’s game, is far and away the choice of more Tour players than any other shoe. Worn by the likes of Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Will Zalatoris, Cam Young, Jessica Korda and many, many more, the Premiere Series combines premium construction, performance innovation and unmatched comfort and support with a distinctly modern interpretation on a classic design.
FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, is introducing two new members to the Premiere Series collection with the launch of the stylish new Premiere Series Wilcox for men and Premiere Series Issette for women. Both offer amazing traction, great stability, lightweight construction and a refined, modern twist on a classic silhouette.
Club Champion, the globe’s top club fitter and builder, announced the opening of a new fitting studio located at Platinum House, Sussex Manor Business Park, Gatwick Road, West Sussex, Crawley. The store is open and accepting fitting appointments.
This is the second new Club Champion location in the UK, alongside the additional English locations previously recognized as Golf Principles. The brand also has partnered affiliations in Canada, Scotland, and Australia.
SQAIRZ, the fastest growing golf shoe company, has announced the release of their newest performance golf shoes: SPEED BOLD, available for purchase now at sqairz.com.
Make a statement—on the course and on your scorecard—by combining six BOLD new colors with the superior performance of SQAIRZ technology.
True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, announced that they have partnered with the newly-renovated Talking Stick Golf Club, consistently ranked as one of the best places to play in Scottsdale, Arizona.
True Spec Scottsdale East will open on March 23rd and is the latest undertaking in a series of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent clubs and resorts across the country.
Indoor golf is one of the hottest trends in entertainment and sports, with the golf simulator market valued at $1.3 billion in 2021 and projected to reach $3.3 billion by 2030, according to Straits Research.
One business enjoying that trend is The Golf Room in Dublin, Ohio. The Golf Room is the premier destination for golf swing analysis, Trackman practice, golf fitness, golf sports psychology, and custom club fitting. It is home to everything a player needs to reach their potential.
