Past Meets Future with Adidas Limited Edition MC87 4D Golf Shoes

Technology and the aesthetics of golf footwear have evolved considerably since 1987, but there are some things that will simply remain timeless. Today, adidas is introducing the MC87 4D, a limited-edition spikeless golf footwear model that combines an upper inspired by the clean and classic looks from the adidas archives with the brand’s futuristic 4D midsole. The footwear is built on a gender-neutral last and will be available in a wide range of men’s and women’s sizing beginning September 21 on adidas.com, the adidas app, and at select retailers.

Similar to the popular MC80 footwear that was recently announced, adidas’ MC87 4D is inspired by the classic styles from the 80s that are seeing a resurgence with golfers today. Specifically, the upper for MC87 4D draws inspiration from a model the brand first introduced in 1987 – the Tiverton – which featured wing tip styling, brogue stitch detail, and croc texturing all in a classic leather upper. MC87 4D builds off that original design to feature today’s premium, water-resistant leather upper, giving golfers the same classic look but with additional comfort. To push this design further, adidas included the adidas 4D midsole, the world’s first high-performance midsole crafted with light and oxygen. This is the first time the brand has featured the 4D midsole in a golf shoe. With one of golf’s signature team events happening in Rome next week, adidas included a special cobblestone sockliner as an ode to the streets of the city where sport has been played for thousands of years.

Ryan Fox Storms to Victory at BMW PGA Championship

Overcoming a three shot deficit and triple bogey early in his round, it was Ryan Fox who edged out the deep field in Wentworth for his first Rolex Series win at the DP World Tour’s flagship BMW PGA Championship. Fox plays a full bag of Srixon/Cleveland Golf clubs and the Z-STAR XV golf ball.

Fox came into Wentworth in good form, coming off a T-3 finish at last week’s Horizon Irish Open and continued his strong play carding all four rounds in the 60s. A final round 5-under 67, which included six birdies on his back nine, sealed the win by one stroke finishing at 18-under and earning his fourth win on the DP World Tour. He spoke about his past struggles at this tournament and finally being able to break through.

New PXG 0317 T Irons Round Out PXG’s Iron Offerings Geared to the Specific Needs of Elite Players

New PXG 0317 T Irons bring PXG's proprietary hollow-body, injection-molded technology to the ranks of the elite player. Featuring a new stabilizing S CORTM polymer core, the new 0317 T Irons combine a tour blade’s playability and high spin performance with technology engineered to improve forgiveness, distance control, and overall consistency.

PXG 0317 T Irons are three times forged from 8620 soft carbon steel. The forging process creates a tight crystalline grain structure that delivers a pure resonance and extremely solid feel at impact. Then, the external body of the irons is CNC milled to ensure every surface, curve, and angle is produced to exact specifications. Finally, the irons undergo a precise robotic polishing process to ensure consistent geometries and a flawless finish on every club, nobody does all of this but us.  Hit them once and you’ll know why we do it.

Fortinet Champion Relies on Graphite Design Tour AD

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the Fortinet Championship, held at the Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, CA was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8-TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex wood shaft in his Ping G430 MAX #5 metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 85-X flex hybrid shaft in his Ping i210 #3 Iron.

The champion shot a 4-day score of 68, 64, 67, 68 resulting in a score of 21 under par to claim his first PGA Tour Victory.

The Sea Pines Resort Earns Awards

The Sea Pines Resort has won three recent awards, solidifying its position as one of the finest golf destinations in the world.

First, the Resort has been named one of the “Top 100 Resorts in the World” by GOLF Magazine, one of only 28 domestic resorts to receive this recognition. This award recognizes the resort’s dedication to providing an unparalleled stay-and-play experience.

Duca del Cosma Wildcat Golf Shoes Review -PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

This guest review is from Jeannette (@JMKramer_04 on twitter) on her new Duca del Cosma Wildcat golf shoes.  Jeannette was one of the winners in my recent Duca del Cosma giveaway.

You guys know how much I love Duca del Cosma and it sounds like Duca has a new fan in Jeannette.  She calls her new Wildcats "super comfortable," and says she "can't wait to purchase a second pair!"

Titleist TSR2 Driver Review - Play With Pete Invitational from Scioto Country Club (Brady)

This guest review is from Brady (@BradyEvans317 on twitter) on his new Titleist TSR3 driver.  Brady and all the players at Play With Pete Invitational from Scioto Country Club got fit for and received new Titleist drivers for their day at Scioto.

I was excited for the gents because you already know how impressed I am with the entire Titleist TSR driver lineup.  And they were going to put their own TSR drivers to a championship level test at Scioto.  What I didn't expect was just how much they were going to love these drivers.  Brady is a golfer to his core and he says the "TSR2 has renewed my enjoyment for the game," calling it "hands down the best driver I have ever hit."."

Stewart Hagestad in Rarified Air with Third U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, Earns 2024 U.S. Open Exemption

Look up the players who have won the same USGA championship three or more times and it is a veritable who’s who of luminaries. Names such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Bob Jones, Mickey Wright, Annika Sorenstam, Hollis Stacy, Juli Inkster, JoAnne Carner and Carol Semple Thompson are among the game’s most legendary players. Even lesser-known amateurs such as Ellen Port, Lewis Oehmig, Meghan Stasi, Sarah Lebrun Ingram, Carolyn Cudone, Carl Kauffmann, Alexa Stirling and Glenna Collett Vare have all duplicated that remarkable feat.

Add Stewart Hagestad to that list.

Kimberly Dinh Wins U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur and Earns 2024 U.S. Women's Open Exemption

It was a tale of two nines at Stonewall for the championship match of the 36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, as Kimberly Dinh, of Midland, Mich., overcame a 3-down deficit to stun 2017 champion Kelsey Chugg and earn her first USGA title.

"In college, I never really played in any USGA events, mostly because by the time the summer came around, I was burned out and I didn't want to travel. So having an opportunity to compete in a USGA championship after grad school, after college, has been awesome, and to win it, just incredible.”

Club Champion Opens New Vancouver Studio

Custom golf club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of its new fitting studio, located at Ace Performance Center, 5660 Cedarbridge Way, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. This studio marks the first fully Club Champion-branded store in Canada after their acquisition of Tour Experience Golf (TXG) in 2022. The studio is open and accepting fitting appointments.

Club Champion fits, sells, and builds custom golf clubs using brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, Golf Pride, and many more. The company delivers a Tour-level fitting that produces longer, more accurate shots with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate for golfers of any ability level.

42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship - Meet the Semifinalists

The 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship two semifinal matches begin on Thursday will at 7 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. EDT, followed by the first 18 of the 36-hole championship match, which is scheduled for noon.

Here's a deeper look at the four semi-finalist who remain.

Stewart Hagestad Advances to U.S. Mid-Amateur ​​​​​​​Semifinals for a Fifth Time

Just when it looked like the 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur had rolled a bunch of 7s and was on a heater in terms of no weather suspensions, Mother Nature stepped in and delivered snake-eyes.

At least the morning Round-of-16 matches at water-logged Sleepy Hollow Country Club managed to get completed before an unexpected afternoon storm popped up, dumping nearly a half-inch of rain to a course that received nearly the same amount from an early morning system that threatened to alter an already heavily adjusted schedule.

Dinh, Chugg set for final battle at Stonewall

Round of 16. Quarterfinals. Finalist.

That’s been Kimberly Dinh’s progressive journey in her three U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship appearances, and this time, she hopes she’s not quite done yet.

ECCO Golf Unveils All-New BIOM TOUR and Innovative Updates as Part of AW23 Collection

ECCO Golf, leaders in golf footwear innovation, has released the all-new ECCO BIOM® TOUR in addition to a variety of striking updates to its mainstay products as part of its latest lineup for the fall and winter seasons.

An eye-catching addition to the new range, ECCO BIOM® TOUR features ECCO GOLF’s pioneering BIOM® NATURAL MOTION® technology with ECCO’s spiked sole design. The Pivix spikes incorporated into ECCO BIOM® TOUR are combined with additional grooves on the outsole, ensuring excellent traction and stability throughout the swing, while the waterproof membrane keeps feet dry and comfortable in wet weather. In addition, the soft, ultra-light PHORENE™ midsole delivers bounce and energy return.

Tour Edge Announces New Forged Exotics Wingman Wedge Series with Inspiration from Bernhard Langer

Tour Edge has announced their all-new Exotics Wingman Wedge Series featuring three different grinds available in five total bounces.

The design goals behind the milled Wingman Wedge were to produce one of the most performance-based forged wedges in the game and Tour Edge’s most advanced wedge to date.

Stewart Hagestad Wins Epic Match with Mark Costanza to Advance to Round of 16 at U.S. Mid-Amateur

It was a quiet Tuesday at the 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. While there was plenty of noise on the classic C.B. Macdonald design – the usual chatter among players, caddies, officials and spectators – there wasn’t any crackling of thunder or loud blasts from airhorns. Nobody from the USGA mentioned the words delay, suspension or dangerous situation, and the on-site meteorologist didn’t need minute-by-minute consultations with officials for the first time since the championship commenced on Saturday.

Translated: the story was golf, not precipitation, squeegees or electricity.

36th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur – Meet the Quarterfinalists

The U.S. Women's Mid-Am quarterfinals begins tomorrow morning and will be followed immediately by the two semifinal matches.

Here's a closer look at the eight players who remain.

Lauren Greenlief Secures Fifth Trip to U.S. Women’s Mid-Am Quarterfinals

 And then there were two.

In a week that started with ten U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur champions in the 132-player field, all of whom made it to match play, there are two remaining as the 36th iteration of the championship heads into its quarterfinals.

Chris Zambri Named Head Coach of U.S. National Development Program

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Pepperdine Associate Head Coach Chris Zambri has been named the first head coach in the history of the United States National Development Program (USNDP). He will begin Nov. 1.

Zambri will be tasked with leading the overall direction of the USNDP’s National Team program as well as providing support and guidance to the elite golfers selected to represent their country in international competition and as part of the national teams. In his role, Zambri will oversee and lead the day-to-day coaching operations, including playing a key role in developing a network of qualified coaches at the regional and state levels to support the USNDP’s mission of identifying and developing American golf talent. Zambri will also work closely with Senior Player Development Advisor Dr. Beth Brown to create an elite golf program designed to expose athletes to the physical, technical and mental loads required to compete successfully at the highest levels of the sport.

Prairie Dunes Country Club to Host 2029 U.S. Senior Open and 2032 U.S. Senior Women’s Open

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Prairie Dunes Country Club, in Hutchinson, Kan., will be the host site for the 2029 U.S. Senior Open and 2032 U.S. Senior Women’s Open. They will be the ninth and 10th USGA championships held at the club and the first since 2006.

“The USGA is pleased to reunite with Prairie Dunes Country Club and continue what has been a long and mutually beneficial partnership that began nearly 60 years ago,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “We know that Prairie Dunes, its surrounding community and the entire state of Kansas will be thoroughly engaged in hosting the best senior players from around the world. In addition, Prairie Dunes remains committed in its support of both amateur and professional competition.”