Letters from Santa DAY 4 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway: 4 Pairs of Duca del Cosma Golf Shoes

Well Santa had an interesting last 24 hours to say the least.  Even I'm not sure if he just tied one on or actually experienced what he said he experienced.  And I guess cat's out of the bag now too.  Yeah, there is a Nuclear Switch at the North Pole and I'm thinking Santa really needs to safeguard it better.  You can read about it below.

Santa's a big fan of Duca del Cosma.  Even thinking of wearing a pair of Duca's golf boots this year on Christmas Eve.  And he pointed out today is DAY 4 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway so makes a lot of sense to give away FOUR pairs of Duca shoes to FOUR people.  Call it a Kringle Four for Four!

PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas JingleBAM DAY 4 Golf Giveaway: Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized Rangefinder Review

From high to low handicaps, golfers new to the game and those of us who've played since we were knee high, we all want to play better golf.  And one of the easiest and quickest ways to improve is to utilize a laser rangefinder.  Truly knowing exactly how far you hit all the clubs in your bag is essential.  Feedback you receive helps you learn what clubs to choose and play for certain distances.

And the new Nikon Coolshot Pro ii Stabilized laser rangefinder is one of the best you'll ever use.   Differentiating itself from the pack with premium performance and technology in every feature category.  Optics, accuracy, speed, and range are all exceptional.  And one of you is going to win your very own Coolshot Pro II in this DAY 4 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.

Fred Couples Signed Masters Flag and FRED Yellow Bridgestone Golf Ball: 2023 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 4

I know a lot of you love your golf memorabilia and for DAY 4 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway we have a great one.  He's one of the most popular golfers of all time.  He won one of the most exciting and memorable Masters in history.  And he has the coolest nickname in golf.

Of course I'm talking about Fred "Boom Boom" Couples.  And one of you is going to win a Fred signed Masters flag and exact same Yellow Bridgestone Golf ball he's played with that same "FRED" stamp he uses every tournament he plays in.

Cobra KING Tour and Forged Tec Irons Review: 2023 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 3

Every year companies try to make their equipment better.  And in large part they usually do.  Drivers, irons, wedges, all see some improvements.  It's rare however when a company designs new equipment that winds up being the best they've ever created.  And Cobra Golf did exactly that.  Twice.

The new Cobra KING Tour irons and new Forged Tec irons are the best irons Cobra has ever made in those particular categories (players and players distance).  And to go even further KING Tour and Forged Tec are the best irons Cobra has ever made, Period.  And one of you can choose a FULL SET of either the new KING Tour or new Forged Tec irons in DAY 3 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.

Letters from Santa DAY 2 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway: Full Set (11) of AeroTech SteelFiber Private Reserve Iron Shafts

Santa's playing peacemaker tonight at the North Pole.  Also seems to have some aspirations of playing professional golf.  And the elves are acting out and vandalizing Santa's golf equipment.  It's a hot mess on the North Pole tonight! You can read about it below.

Santa knows how much I love my Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve Shafts.  He even has them in a few of his iron sets.  So makes perfect sense one of you will receive a full set (11) of SteelFiber Private Reserve shafts to help take your game to another level in 2024.

PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas JingleBAM DAY 2 Golf Giveaway: Stitch Golf SL2 Air Walker Golf Bag Review

The best compliment I can give to the new Stitch Golf SL2 Air Walker golf bag is probably also the simplest.  It gives most golfers a little bit of pretty much everything they could want in a carry bag.

SL2 Air Walker is extremely lightweight.  There's enough storage space to bring most things you'd usually bring to the course.  The construction is durable and water resistant.  Four full-length dividers makes pulling clubs Easy Peasy.  And it's very stable on the ground when the legs spring open.  And yup, for this DAY 2 Jingle BAM giveaway one of you can choose any SL2 Air Walker you want (it's available in three different colors).

Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x Golf Ball Review: 2023 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 2

Telling you the Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x are great golf balls is like telling you Christmas is the best holiday.  Everyone knows this.  The name Titleist name is a standard of excellence.  And Pro V1 and Pro V1x are used my more pros and more golfers overall than any other golf ball.  Anyone who's ever picked up a golf club has likely played a Titleist ball.

I joked with friends this year that Titleist must be controlling my ball with some kind of NASA satellites because shot after shot after shot my ball performance was sensationally exact.  And to kick off DAY 2 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas one of you will win TWO Dozen Pro V1 or Pro V1x Performance Alignment balls (red and green colors for Christmas of course, but you can also choose black and blue colors if you like as well).

Letters from Santa DAY 1 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway: TravisMathew and Cuater Apparel and Shoes Outfit

Letters from Santa returns this year for my 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway and I'm feeling the Big Man will be writing me everyday through Christmas.  It seems Santa is having some problems with the elves about the golf ball rollback, an delivering presents all around the world in one night has put him in NORAD's radar.  I'll let him tell you all about it in his letter below.

Santa's a big fan of TravisMathew and Cuater and so we're giving someone an outfit where they can choose any polo, any pants, and any shoes they want.  You can browse through everything here in the TM/Cuater site.

PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas JingleBAM DAY 1 Golf Giveaway: PRG Golf Officially Licensed Driver and Putter Headcovers

I'm fortunate my job has allowed me to play a lot of superlative courses.  In some way and often many ways these courses are compelling because of their rich histories, championship pedigrees, and preeminent architectural designs.  When I play and review these courses I don't usually go full architecture dork on you but give you enough course nuance to get a feel for the spirit and soul of these courses.  And of course then also just let my photographs tell the rest of the story.

Invariably I wind up buying putter headcovers from the pro shops to commemorate the rounds and experiences.  And it seems more often than not the putter covers I return home with are PRG Golf designs.  PRG headcovers are well made and durable to be your everyday headcovers.  They're also captivating in beauty to be on full display like I do with mine.  And on this DAY 1 Jingle BAM giveaway, one of you can choose both a driver and putter headcover from any of PRG's officially licensed collections.  Whatever you want.  Go crazy!

Odyssey Ai-ONE Putter Review: 2023 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 1

Let's start DAY 1 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas this year with a choice for you!  And for DAY 1 what better prize could there be than the new Odyssey Ai-ONE putter from the #1 Putter in Golf.  See what I did there?

You can choose from any of the five new Ai-ONE models including the #1, Double Wide, Rossie S, Seven S, and Seven CH.  You can see all the new models here.

2023 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

Are you ready?  My annual PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway kicks off tomorrow, Friday December 8th.  Each year it gets bigger, wilder, and more fun than ever.  And I'm telling you now... Release The Kringle is going All Gas No Brakes straight up Kringlemania this year!

We'll have more gifts, more prizes, and more winners than ever before.  And the prizes are freaking insane.  Pushing all the chips center table Jingle BAM Jingle BAM Bigger insane each and every day.

Acushnet Statement on USGA and R&A Announcement

Golf ball manufacturers issued statements today after the R&A and USGA announced a universal golf ball rollback affecting both professional and recreational golfers would begin in 2028.

Some of the ball manufacturer statements expressed composed objection.  The response from Acushnet is less restrained.  Below is Acushnet's statement (dare I say subtle declaration of war).

Bridgestone Golf Statement on R&A and USGA Golf Ball Announcement

The R&A and USGA today announced a universal golf ball rollback that would affect both professional and recreational golfers.

The rollback is scheduled to begin in 2028.  Below is the statement from Bridgestone Golf has regarding the announcement.

Official Statement by R&A AND USGA Announcing Decision to Revise Golf Ball Testing Condition

The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect from January 2028. The decision aims to reduce the impact increased hitting distances have on golf’s long-term sustainability while minimizing the impact on the recreational game.

The revised ball testing conditions will be as follows: 125-mph clubhead speed (equivalent to 183 mph ball speed); spin rate of 2200 rpm and launch angle of 11 degrees. The current conditions, which were established 20 years ago, are set at 120 mph (equivalent to 176 mph ball speed), 2520 rpm with a 10-degree launch angle.

PING Slam PLD Limited Collection Drops Today, December 5th

As a fitting conclusion to the “PING Slam” celebration, golfers today can purchase one of 35 sets ($4,990) of all four history-making putter heads, inclusive of a custom-made table-top display case for their home or office.

They will also receive a PLD Custom putter experience as part of the purchase (valued at $1,490), which includes a precision milled PLD putter built to their exact specifications and a fitting session with one of PING’s Master Putter Fitters in the PING Putting Lab or virtually.

PXG Announces Island Inspired 2024 Aloha Apparel and Accessories Capsule Collection

PXG is pleased to introduce its 2024 Aloha Capsule Collection. This dynamic, nine-piece release highlights a blend of new and beloved styles, detailed with Americana-inspired Hawaiian floral print in a bold red, white, and blue palette.  This vibrant collection pays tribute to Hawaii, the nation’s 50th state, as well as the unyielding spirit of the USA.

A PXG tradition, the unique Aloha pattern was developed by PXG Apparel to recognize Bob and Renee Parsons’ longstanding affinity for Hawaii, as well as to commemorate the start of the PGA TOUR in the Island State each year. The intricate red, white and blue hibiscus floral print incorporates multiple hidden golfer “easter eggs” throughout the custom design. The collection also includes a flag inspired striped pattern.

PUMA Golf Releases Limited Edition Slipstream G Rickie Fowler Shoes

PUMA Golf has teamed up with fan favorite Rickie Fowler to create a limited-edition RF version of the popular Slipstream G golf shoe. This lifestyle design brings together PUMA’s stylish Slipstream design with Rickie’s signature orange colorway, reimagined for on and off the golf course.

“I’m stoked for the release of these shoes,” said Rickie Fowler. “They look clean and in true fashion, have an orange pop. Being comfortable yet stylish on the golf course is what we were going for and think this shoe captures that vibe perfectly.”

12 Players Chosen for 2024 USA Curtis Cup Practice Session

Riding a three-match win streak, the USA Curtis Cup Team has turned its attention to the 2024 Match, today announcing the 12 players who have been invited by the USGA’s International Team Selection Working Group to attend a practice session Jan. 19-20 at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Fla., and Pine Tree Golf Club in Boynton Beach, Fla.

The 43rd Curtis Cup Match will be held at Sunningdale (England) Golf Club from Aug. 30-Sept. 1.

Race to Dubai Champion Trusts Fujikura for Another Winning Season

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the winning driver and wood shaft on the DP World Tour last week. After success in the first two events of the 2024 season, Fujikura reflects on another successful season on the DP World Tour in 2023.

Finishing the season at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai a few weeks ago, it’s been another successful year on the DP World Tour for Fujikura shafts. In total, last season there were more than 24 wins on the DP World Tour from a player using a Fujikura driver or wood shaft, this includes 20 different Tour players at events in 17 countries around the world.

37.5 Technology Partners with Sun Mountain Sports and Abacus for Premium Performance Zone Apparel

37.5 Technology has partnered with Sun Mountain Sports and Abacus to create premium golf apparel that's comfortable and thermoregulating.

An independent study by the University of Colorado Boulder found that test subjects wearing shirts with 37.5 Technology were able to perform up to 26-percent longer due to a slower temperature build up than those wearing the exact same shirt, just without 37.5 Technology.