Monday, April 3, 2023

PUMA Golf Introduces The Verdant Collection: A Celebration of Spring and the Season's First Major

With golf heading into its peak season, fans are counting down the days until they get to see world-famous azaleas fill their screen and the coveted jacket presented to a new champion. To help true golf fans far and wide enjoy the most anticipated major of the season, PUMA GOLF is introducing the Verdant Collection, which includes apparel, footwear, and accessories.

Featuring imagery and colors that highlight the beautiful palette fans have always associated with the famed first major of the year, the Verdant collection utilizes plenty of green, blue, pink, and yellow to call to mind the emotions of Springtime in the South. And of course, the vibrant Azalea’s that characterize the Garden City of the South are sprinkled heavily throughout the collection.

EA Play Surprise: Play EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Early Access Trial Today

 nstThe highly-anticipated EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR is set to launch soon, but EA Play members can enjoy 10 hours on the links with the EA Play early access trial*. Separately, EA Play Pro members can enjoy unlimited access to the Deluxe Edition of the game, which includes  benefits like The Masters Gear, The Grand Slam Gear Bundle and 1,500 PGA TOUR Points.

The exclusive home of the Majors, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR’s Pure Strike shot system - featuring ShotLink powered by CDW, PGA TOUR’s proprietary real-time scoring system - gives players all the tools they need to realistically attack every hole on every course the same way the pros do. With unrivaled access to 30 of the world’s most prestigious golf courses, such as Augusta National Golf Club, Pebble Beach Golf Links and more, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR features all four majors in men’s golf, including the Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open Championship and The Open Championship.

Sunday, April 2, 2023

2023 Masters Tournament Coverage on SiriusXM

SiriusXM, the exclusive audio broadcaster of the Masters Tournament has released its extensive broadcast plans for Masters week, April 1-9.

“We are honored and excited to again deliver our subscribers comprehensive coverage of one of the best weeks in all of sports,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “Our excellent broadcast team will bring listeners inside the ropes from the first tee shot on Thursday through the final putt on Sunday. Throughout the week we’ll celebrate the great history and traditions of the Masters, and fans will get great insight into today’s competitors, as well as the legendary players from Masters past.”

The Park Brings Open Golf to West Palm Beach in a Reimagined Historical Golf Course Designed by Renowned Architect Gil Hanse

The Park, West Palm Beach’s newest public golf course, will open on the week of April 17 with a philosophy of “Open Golf” for all ages and experience levels. A product of an unprecedented public/private partnership, built entirely with charitable donations from private individuals, on rolling, sandy city land, The Park had been the site of the city golf course, The West Palm Beach Country Club, since 1947.

The new facility will feature a world class 18-hole golf course designed by Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner, and Park co-founder Dirk Ziff. In addition, there will be a lighted 9-hole par three course; an 18-hole putting course; a two-acre kids only golf area; and a lighted two-sided driving range with a state-of-the-art practice facility featuring Top Tracer technology and designed pro bono by PGA Tour Coach, Darren May. The facility will also be the new home of the South Florida PGA Section.

GOLFTEC Relocates World Class Instruction and Club Fitting Center in New Jersey

GOLFTEC – the world leader in golf lessons and premium club fittings, continues to expand its nationwide footprint announcing the relocation of a state-of-the-art instruction and club fitting center in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey at 465 Green St. Suite 451, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095.

The new 3,300-square-foot facility features five highly-equipped indoor bays, powered by TECSWING using industry-leading launch monitors from Foresight Sports with ball flight images projected onto hitting screens.

Friday, March 31, 2023

Vessel Released Limited Edition 2023 Season Opener Collection

Vessel is celebrating the start of the golf season with their 2023 Season Opener Collection.

To honor a time of year unlike any other, each piece boasts elegant hits of gold and a camo print in the season’s signature green.

Twenty Years of The Masters Data: What Does a Winner Look Like

With The Masters starting next week Michaela Shaw of Casino.org has done some data mining and collected stats on the last 20 winners. This includes things like equipment used, season average drive distance, and even average height and age.

There are some interesting findings and trends over the last 20 years, and this might even help you profile the eventual 2023 Green Jacker winner.

PXG Unveils New USMC Golf Ball

PXG has proudly introduced an officially licensed United States Marine Corps (USMC) edition of our Xtreme Premium Golf Ball.

Founded by U.S. Marine and Vietnam War Veteran Bob Parsons, PXG military roots run deep, from their product naming convention to our PXG for Heroes program.

Ryder Cup Course Architect Reveals a Design for Drama in 2023

With just six months to go until The 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, course designer Dave Sampson says fans can expect great drama on the all new Marco Simone Golf & Country Club golf course.

Speaking on the Syngenta Growing Golf podcast, Sampson reveals the thinking behind a course fit for the world’s best players – and the need to create back nine drama.

Thursday, March 30, 2023

The Difficultly of Being Paired with Tiger Woods at The Masters

With just one week until The Masters, golf fans are again excited for the opportunity to watch five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods take on Augusta National once again. However, those partnered with him come Thursday might not be as excited.

BetGeorgia.com utilized Masters.com to compile the statistics of the golfers that Woods has been paired with in the first two rounds of each of his appearances (44 rounds total) since 1997 and the findings are pretty insane.

EA Sports PGA Tour New Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Launch and Road to The Masters Invitational

EA released a brand new gameplay video for the upcoming EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, launching Friday, April 7 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC.

Featuring sports gaming content creator TheApexHound, the video showcases many of the incredible gameplay features that players will get their hands on when EA SPORTS PGA TOUR launches globally next week. Players will get a sneak peek at the famous Pebble Beach and Bay Hill courses, while witnessing an online multiplayer match also featuring producer Ben Ramsour.

SCGA, Los Angeles Country Club, and the USGA Align on 2023 U.S. Open Community Legacy Benefitting Underserved Communities

The Southern California Golf Association (SCGA), in collaboration with the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the 2023 U.S. Open host site, The Los Angeles Country Club (LACC), today announced the launch of a campaign that will create a community legacy for underserved and underrepresented youth.

The FORE Youth: 2023 U.S. Open Community Legacy Campaign will provide more opportunities for youth in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California to participate in the game and thrive on and beyond the course.

Pro's Choice Golf Shafts Launches New Graphite Design Tour AD HY Hybrid Shafts

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announces the launch of the newly refreshed graphics version of the very popular Graphite Design Tour AD HY Hybrid shafts.

The Tour AD HY Hybrid shaft will include the modernized Tour AD logo and a fresh, new blue color.  The Tour AD HY Hybrid shaft specifications and performance remain the same and will become available on 4-5-2023 through all of the authorized Graphite Design dealers, golf club OEM manufacturers and retail locations.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley Announces North Course Renovation

TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley announced on Monday a major enhancement project on its parkland-style North course and practice facilities, with work beginning in late 2023. Renowned golf course architect Ian Andrew will lead the renovation, which will see the North enhanced as a venue for high-level championship competition while retaining its signature appeal for golfers of all abilities.

The project will begin in early August, with work scheduled to be completed by the end of the 2023 season in time for a grand opening alongside TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley’s new clubhouses, on-site accommodations and amenities in 2024.

Trout National The Reserve Features Championship Course Designed by Tiger Woods and TGR

Mike Trout, the three-time American League MVP and 10-time Major League Baseball All-Star for the Los Angeles Angels, with local partner and businessman John Ruga, are set to begin construction on a new state-of-the-art golf club in southern New Jersey.

The centerpiece of Trout National – The Reserve is an 18-hole golf course designed by Tiger Woods and his golf course architecture firm, TGR Design. Tiger and his team will also design a cutting-edge practice range and short-game area. Other club highlights include a trendsetting clubhouse, five-star lodging, innovative amenities, a wedding chapel and more.

PGA National Resort Showcases New Members Club Clubhouse

PGA National Resort – South Florida’s luxurious, world-class golf, vacation, culinary, events and spa destination – is now showcasing the dazzling results of its new, reimagined clubhouse for its exclusive, family-friendly Members Club taking the private membership experience to a fresh and exciting new level.

Located in the center of the celebrated resort and thriving Palm Beach Gardens residential community, the PGA National Resort Members Club exemplifies the fun, active and youthful lifestyle of the coveted South Florida area. Members enjoy access to 99 holes of exceptional golf including the mighty Champion Course with its famous Bear Trap to a duo of bold and innovative new Andy Staples-designed layouts, The Match and The Staple courses. The Champion Course has been the host venue of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic since 2007.

Holly Hills Country Club Unveils Extensive Club Improvement Project

Holly Hills Country Club unveiled an extensive club improvement project aimed at enhancing the overall member and guest experience. Part of new local ownership’s initial strategic five-year plan, the improvement project features a $3.5 million investment into renovations to the club’s facilities, amenities and grounds. Phase one of the project, which is already underway, is expected to be complete by year’s end.

“Holly Hills is a special place with celebrated tradition,” said Holly Hills co-owner Darrell Guyon. “We are excited to preserve and enhance the club for future generations.”

Miura Golf Launches AS-1 Irons -An Inspired Collaboration with Champion Golfer Adam Scott

Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s finest forged golf clubs, today unveiled their newest iron, the AS-1. The unique design was produced in collaboration with PGA Tour superstar Adam Scott.

Scott has been on the tour long enough to appreciate the evolution of the game and the technology that supports it and knew that he needed to give himself the absolute best chance to win. When he set out to create the ideal iron for himself, he sought someone to work with who would understand what he was looking for and would also actually be able to produce it. He found the ideal partner in legendary club maker Miura Golf.

Cherry Hills Set to Host 123rd U.S. Amateur Championship

Cherry Hills, the historic William Flynn-designed golf course set against the panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, is prepared to host its third United States Amateur Championship August 14-20.

“Cherry Hills hosting the U.S. Amateur Championship for the third time brings great pride to the club and the community,” said Cherry Hills President Kim Koehn. “The club has been hosting golf’s most historic championships since the 1938 United States Open, and we’re excited to add to the rich golfing legacy these fairways have witnessed over the past century. Together with the USGA, we share a powerful and galvanizing vision to host major events in a manner that welcomes, inspires, and unites all in attendance with a spirit of pride and appreciation for all the good golf can bring.”

Monday, March 27, 2023

PXG Staff Pro Celine Boutier Wins the LPGA Drive On Championship

PXG congratulates LPGA Tour pro and PXG staffer Celine Boutier on clinching her third tour win at the LPGA Drive On Championship.

Boutier also leaped to the number one spot on the Race to the CME leaderboard. “I feel like winning is something you need to do to learn. Getting a win this early in the season is really very satisfying, and I’m looking forward to a great year ahead.”