Tiger Woods Announces Initial Field for the 2023 Hero World Challenge

Tournament host Tiger Woods has announced the field for the 2023 Hero World Challenge, set to return to Albany, Bahamas, November 30 – December 3.

This year’s field features eight of the top 10 players in the world, including two-time defending champion Viktor Hovland and world No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler. Three members of the winning European Ryder Cup team will compete at Albany, joined by 11 members of the U.S. team. Two major champions from the 2023 season will make their debuts in the Hero World Challenge – U.S. Open winner Wyndham Clark and Open Championship winner Brian Harman. The 2023 field features nine players who boast a total of 13 major victories.

Titleist TSR3 Fairway Wood and TSR3 Hybrid Review - PGAPappas Guest Review (Jeff)

This guest review is from Jeff (@Jeff17Black on twitter) on his new Titleist TSR3 Fairway Wood and Hybrid.  Jeff was one of the players in the Play With Pete Invitational at Scioto Country Club where everyone was fit for and received a new Titleist TSR driver for their rounds.

You guys know how much I've loved playing the entire TSR line with a TSR4 driver, TSR2 and TSR3 wood and TSR3 hybrid of my own.  And Jeff's gone all in on the TSR family, saying he "can hit any shot" with the TSR3 fairway wood and calls the TSR3 hybrid "an absolute weapon."

Mizuno Introduces the New Mizuno Pro 241, 243, 245 Irons: A New Era of Forging

Mizuno, a revered name in golf equipment, proudly introduces the highly anticipated Mizuno Pro Irons, including the Mizuno Pro 241, Mizuno Pro 243, Mizuno Pro 245, and Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi.

These irons signify a revolutionary leap in golf club design, a testament to Mizuno’s enduring commitment to precision craftsmanship and forging excellence.

World’s Top-Ranked Amateurs Set to Compete in Abu Dhabi

The list of players that will represent their countries on the 36 men’s and 36 women’s teams in the 2023 World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has been finalized.

The Championships are hosted by the Emirates Golf Federation and will be played at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. The men will compete for the Eisenhower Trophy from 18-21 October and the women will play for the Espirito Santo Trophy from 25-28 October.

All True Spec Fittings Nationwide Only $100 with Any Club Purchase in October

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, is pleased to announce the launch of their “Keep It 100” promo offer.

Until October 31st, promo code “KEEPIT100” will allow True Spec clients to take advantage of the discounted pricing, regardless of whether they are being fit for a single club like a driver, or for a full bag— either way, the cost will be $100, as long as they purchase at least one club on the day of the fitting.

Lexi Thompson Confidently says “I AM HERE” As She Becomes the Seventh Woman to ever Compete Alongside Men on PGA Tour

Major winner and Solheim Cup veteran Lexi Thompson made her first ever appearance on the PGA Tour this week via a sponsor’s exemption at the Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas.

Lexi supporters will celebrate with the slogan “I AM HERE,” which is a play on her being “here,” competing against the men this week, as well as being “her,” a confident woman.

The PGAPappas Podcast - Episode 3: Chris Gotterup

Chris Gotterup locked up his PGA Tour card over the weekend on the last day of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals Championship and joins The PGAPappas Podcast to talk about all the emotions he experienced from that crazy day in a very genuine way.

Chris and I talk about all things under the sun and you see very quickly who Chris is. Yes he's that guy with every shot in the bag top to bottom, who hits laser bombs off the tee, and is most definitely a player to watch on Tour in 2024.

Historic Lineup of Championships Coming to The Country Club

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that The Country Club, in Brookline, Mass., will be the host site of four upcoming USGA championships: the 2030 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 2034 U.S. Amateur, 2038 U.S. Open and 2045 U.S. Women’s Open.

"We are thrilled to return to The Country Club and bring four exceptional championships to a venue with such rich history," said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. "This partnership with The Country Club gives juniors, amateurs and professionals alike the opportunity to vie for a USGA championship and etch their names in golfing history at one of the nation’s most iconic venues. We look forward to witnessing the incredible talent and passion that will be on display in the coming years."

PING Golf HOVI Signature PLD Limited Putter Drops Tuesday October 10

In honor of Viktor Hovland’s remarkable season, highlighted by winning the FedExCup and playing a starring role on the victorious European Ryder Cup team, PING is offering a “Hovi” Signature PLD Limited model available exclusively on pingpld.com. Only 100 of the precision-milled putters will be available for purchase ($990, limit one per customer) beginning at 2 pm ET on Tuesday, October 10.

Each putter is serialized, and custom-built to the exact shape, specs, and weight of Viktor’s DS72 putter, right down to the red Winn 15” “Long Pistol” grip. The limited model, which is fully machined at PING’s Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters, is further distinguished with his nickname, “Hovi,” engraved on the sole. A custom putter cover was designed exclusively for this limited offering. It’s emblazoned with a Viking graphic as a nod to Viktor’s Norwegian heritage and several other icons, each symbolic of his life and interests.

ESPN Acquires TGL by SoFi U.S. Media Rights to be Seen Exclusively on ESPN Platforms

TGL presented by SoFi, the new tech-forward, team golf league developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports in partnership with the PGA TOUR, and ESPN have announced a multi-year partnership that makes ESPN the exclusive home of TGL matches in the United States beginning in January 2024. The announcement was made today by Rosalyn Durant, ESPN Executive Vice President, Programming and Acquisitions, and Mike McCarley, Founder & CEO, TMRW Sports and TGL.

TGL programming will be featured across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+.  ABC will air a TGL presented by SoFi preview show on Saturday, Dec. 30. The inaugural TGL match will air in prime time on ESPN and ESPN+ on Tuesday, Jan. 9, the night following the the College Football Playoff National Championship. The second TGL match will air in prime time on ESPN and ESPN+ on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the night following ESPN’s Monday Night Football NFL Wild Card game. All Matches will air on either ESPN or ESPN2 and simulcast on ESPN+.

Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, Tom Kim are Latest Commitments to Presented by SoFi

On the heels of last week’s Ryder Cup, victorious European Team members Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton and Shane Lowry, along with South Korea’s Tom Kim, who made his Presidents Cup International Team debut in 2022, announced their commitment to TGL presented by SoFi. The quartet joins previously announced TGL commits Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele, Max Homa, Rickie Fowler and Billy Horschel.

TGL presented by SoFi is a new primetime golf league in partnership with the PGA TOUR that will begin play in 2024. This announcement was made by TMRW Sports co-founders Woods, McIlroy, and founder and CEO Mike McCarley.

Club Champion Offers Putter Fittings at Furyk & Friends Tournament

Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS kicks off this week in Jacksonville, FL. The PGA Tour of Champions event is returning to Timuquana Country Club for a third year and Club Champion will be on-site to work with patrons on their short game.

Club Champion, one of Jim Furyk’s brand partners, will be offering abbreviated SAM PuttLab putter fittings October 6-8 during tournament play for guests at the event. They will be located at The Hangar Bar near the 11 green and 12 tee. As Furyk’s designated club fitting partner, they’re excited to showcase their fitting services at the event.

Gallagher Holds Off Corrie Kuehn to Win Title at Troon

After playing a practice round with Sarah Gallagher before the start of the 61st U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, Brenda Corrie Kuehn had a premonition. “I was like dang, this girl is hitting it really well. This girl is going to win the thing.”

Fortunately for Gallagher, Kuehn turned out to be right. Unfortunately for Kuehn, she was Gallagher’s opponent in Thursday’s final.

USGA and First Tee Award 2023 IDEA Grants to Local Youth Programs

The USGA is awarding its latest round of IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility) grants to 27 First Tee chapters across America, building upon a longstanding commitment to create a more accessible game and impact communities through golf.

From supporting chapters in major urban markets, mountainous regions and predominantly Hispanic communities to targeting low-income families across the country, the USGA and First Tee aim to level the playing field by providing club-in-hand experiences to every junior who wants to play golf and benefit from the character-building lessons the sport provides.

Brenda Corrie Kuehn to Face Sarah Gallagher in Championship Match at Troon

In the late afternoon twilight at Troon Country Club, one of Thursday’s finalists, Brenda Corrie Kuehn of Asheville, N.C., was back on the practice range after defeating Linda Jeffrey of Prattville, Ala. 3 and 2.

Over on the first green, her 19th hole of the match, Sarah Gallagher of Canton, Ga., was making a 4-foot birdie putt to edge Kim Keyer-Scott of Bonita Springs, Fla., for the other spot in the final match of the 61st U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship.

STITCH Launches SL2 MIY Golf Bag

STITCH Golf expands its golf bag family with the launch of the SL2 Make It Yours (MIY) carry golf bag incorporating a unique blend of design and function to meet the needs of today’s serious golfer.

“The hottest bag in golf just got better,” stated Brad King, CEO of STITCH. “Inspired by consumer feedback, the SL2 MIY features all new upgrades, and with function and fashion in mind, is completely customizable. By focusing on unique features and personalization, we were able to create a bag that is truly the perfect walking bag.”

61st U.S. Senior Women's Amateur: Meet the Quarterfinalists

The 61st U.S. Senior Women's Amateur quarterfinals begins tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. (MST) followed immediately by the semifinals at approximately 1:30 p.m. (MST).

The remaining eight players have experience ranging from 82 previous USGA championships to first-time competitor in the U.S. Senior Women's Amateur.  Here's a closer look at the quarterfinalists. 

LeBrun Ingram Dominates En Route To Quarterfinals of the U.S. Senior Women's Amateur

One of Sarah LeBrun Ingram’s goals coming into the 61st Senior Women’s Amateur was to reach the quarterfinals. Doing so would mean an automatic exemption, rather than having to go through qualifying, into the 2024 championship at Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle, Wash.

She accomplished that goal in record-breaking fashion on Tuesday at Troon Country Club.

Pawleys Plantation Reopens after Dramatic Greens, Bunkers Restoration Project

Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus design renowned for its beauty and challenge, reopened October 2 after a comprehensive greens and bunkers restoration project.

Founders Group International (FGI), Pawleys’ parent company, contracted with Nicklaus Design Group and its Design Associate Troy Vincent to lead a project that has modernized one of the area’s most popular courses while maintaining the integrity of Nicklaus’ original work.

COBRA Golf Launches New AIR-X Driver and Fairways

Cobra Golf, a leader in golf club innovation and design has released an all-new version of the highly successful AIR-X family of drivers and fairways.

Featuring a lightweight design with cutting edge technologies, the goal of the AIR-X line is to help players with smooth tempos and average to moderate speeds improve both distance and accuracy via easier launch, higher trajectories, and a straighter ball flight.