2024 Play With Pete Invitational at The Olympic Club - How to Sign Up and All the Details

The Olympic Club in San Francisco, California is the oldest athletic club in the United States.  It's prestigious championship history includes five U.S. Opens, a U.S. Women's Open, three U.S. Amateurs, a U.S. Junior Amateur, and a Ryder Cup.  And the distinctive course architecture of the Lake Course encapsulates and showcases the Golden Age of early American golf.

Luminaries of the game have competed and won here including the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Tom Watson, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, and Tiger Woods.  And on Thursday, June 27th, eight of you will become a part of The Olympic Club's storied 164 year history and leave your own footprints on this hallowed ground.

Callaway Paradym Driver Review - 2023 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

The Callaway Golf Paradym drivers had a dominating 2023.  It won three majors, was Number 1 in worldwide victories, and the best selling driver of 2023.  When I played the Paradym Triple Diamond I had some of my best driving days of the year with this beast in the bag.

So of course the Paradym was going to be in my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.  And the winner of this driver says it has "won a place in [my] bag" with "10-15 more yards" than his gamer and "far more forgiveness."

Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve Shafts Review - 2023 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

You already know how much I love my Aerotech SteeFiber Private Reserve shafts.  It seems like whenever I'm fit for irons these are one of let's say three different shafts that always seem to work best for me.

And this guest review of the SteelFiber Private Reserve by Curt sounds like he's also found iron shafts that work best for his game as well.  Curt won a full set of SteelFiber Private Reserve in my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway and says he's "finding the center of the face more often," and his overall iron game has gone from "pretty inconsistent" to "showing tons of promise."

True Spec Denver to Open at Hangar Club

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, announced today that they have partnered with Hangar Club, Denver’s premier indoor golf entertainment social club. The new home for True Spec Denver will open on May 1st and will remain open year-round to meet high demand for high-quality club fitting in the Denver area.

True Spec Denver is the latest in a series of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent venues across the country.

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa Announces Gil Hanse Renovated North Course Opening Date

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa announces that following a comprehensive renovation of its Champions Course by Hanse Golf Course Design, the esteemed layout will revert to its original name, the “North Course,” and will open for resort guest and member play beginning June 1.

Originally designed by Dick Wilson and quickly becoming one of golf’s treasured destinations after debuting in 1965, Omni La Costa’s North Course previously served as a home to notable PGA Tour events. For thirty years, the resort hosted the Mercedes Championships (originally called the Tournament of Champions) from 1969 – 1998. In 1999, Omni La Costa hosted the inaugural WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship as well as six additional occasions. In 2010 and 2012, the resort hosted the Kia Classic, a popular LPGA Tour event.

Srixon Announces Partnership with Veteran Golfers Association

SRIXON® is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Veteran Golfers Association (VGA) for the upcoming 2024 season.

The collaboration aims to support the brave men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, by providing them with opportunities to compete, socialize, and remain active through the game of golf.

PXG Announces New NX10 Slope Rangefinder

The NX10 Slope Rangefinder is a brand-new offering from PXG and PrecisionPro. It is designed for golfers who demand accurate yardage measurements and want a reliable product built to last.

This rangefinder boasts premium-quality construction and is trusted by top PGA TOUR caddies.

LPGA Stars Jasmine Suwannapura and Polly Mack Join Duca del Cosma Team

Luxury Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma has today announced the signing of LPGA Tour players Jasmine Suwannapura and Polly Mack to wear its latest premium handcrafted golf shoes on a global basis from this week.

The new members of Team Duca will all be seen wearing the latest styles at The Chevron Championship in Texas this week and they join a growing list of Tour ambassadors that includes Major Winner and Solheim Cup star Georgia Hall, fellow LPGA Tour golfer Kelly Tan, plus six-time DP World Tour winner Joost Luiten and Dutch Tour professional Daan Huizing.

LIV Golf Announces New Hires

LIV Golf today announced that David Phillipps has been named Chief Financial Officer; Ross Hallett has been named EVP, Head of Events; Katie O’Reilly has been named EVP, Head of Team Business Operations; Tim Taylor has been appointed to a new EVP role and will also lead LIV Golf’s London office; and Pam Sacree has been named Head of Human Resources.

All of these new executive positions will be based in either LIV Golf’s New York or London offices and will start working over the coming weeks.

The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort to Host 2031 PGA Championship

The PGA of America announced today that The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, will host the 2031 PGA Championship. Additionally, the 2029 Girls and Boys Junior PGA Championships will be contested at The Ocean Course and Turtle Point Golf Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

The 113th PGA Championship, scheduled for May 2031, marks the third time the strongest field in golf will compete for the Wanamaker Trophy along South Carolina’s coast.

Galvin Green Unveils Sky is the Limit Capsule Collection

Leading premium high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has today unveiled its vibrant THE SKY IS THE LIMIT capsule collection of top-quality garments inspired by radiant clear blue skies that golfers often dream of playing under.

The latest limited-edition range from the Swedish brand features six fashionable VENTIL8™ PLUS shirts, a pair of shorts and three comfortable INSULA™ pieces in the glacial Alaskan Blue color, along with lighter shades of White and Cool Grey to deliver a striking look.

TRUE Linkswear Launches NIL Platform TRUE U with College Golf Experience (CGX)

TRUE linkswear (TRUE), creator of ultra-comfortable, modern golf footwear designed for walking on and off the course, announces a new NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) platform, TRUE U, for junior golfers, collegiate golfers, and collegiate coaches. TRUE will offer 96 total NIL deals to junior golfers (48 boys and 48 girls) who participate in College Golf Experience (CGX) Tournament Preview Camps and have the best finish at the corresponding tournament or qualifier.

As a tournament-within-a-tournament, one boy and one girl winner from each event will receive a one-year NIL deal with TRUE that nets them a $400 package including $100 cash plus a $300 gift card to truelinkswear.com.

Vokey WedgeWorks Launches 2024 Low Bounce K Grind

Following the introduction of the new Vokey Design SM10 line, the new WedgeWorks Low Bounce K Grind, a tour-proven, versatile lob wedge, is now available on Vokey.com in 58-degree and 60-degree lofts and a Raw finish.

The Low Bounce K, born out of Master Craftsman Bob Vokey and longtime Vokey tour representative Aaron Dill’s collaboration with players on the PGA TOUR and across the worldwide professional tours, features 6 degrees of bounce. This gives players the versatility required to open the face and hit higher, softer shots off tight lies around the green while offering forgiveness out of the bunker due to the grind’s sole width.

Motocaddy Launches New Feature Packed Golf Bags for 2024

Motocaddy, the world’s best-selling electric caddy brand, is introducing three all-new golf bags designed for walking golfers in the United States and Canada that incorporate game-enhancing features optimized for use with electric caddies and push carts.

The latest stylish bags from the # 1 manufacturer of bags designed specifically for electric caddies, come in three all-new versions.

Construction Begins on First Ever Jack Nicklaus Heritage Course at Jack's Bay

Jack’s Bay, the 1,200-acre private club community renowned for its four miles of pristine pink sand beaches along Eleuthera, Bahamas’ Atlantic coastline, announces the commencement of construction for the world’s first Jack Nicklaus Heritage™ Championship Golf Course in collaboration with Nicklaus Design.

With the upcoming debut of the Jack Nicklaus Heritage™ Golf Course alongside the existing 10-hole Tiger Woods and TGR Design “Playground” Course, Jack’s Bay Club will cement its status as a premier lifestyle destination offering unparalleled golfing diversity. The course is slated to open for play in 2025.

Victory for Fujikura Ventus in Augusta

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the #1 driver and wood shaft in Augusta last week. The eventual Major winner trusted in VENTUS Black on his way to another green jacket victory.

At the Masters Tournament, Fujikura dominated the field as the #1 driver and wood shaft for the second year running. In total, 38.6% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft during the week, with another 36.9% using a Fujikura wood shaft.

Viktor Hovland Joins PUMA Golf Family

PUMA GOLF announced the signing of Viktor Hovland to an exclusive shoe-only agreement. The Norwegian star has been wearing PUMA’s Ignite Articulate model for over a year with no formal agreement due to the exceptional comfort and performance provided by PUMA GOLF’s superior technology and design expertise.

“I started wearing PUMA shoes because I really liked the style and comfort,” said Hovland. “Shoes are critical for me because I use my feet to read greens. I’ve worked closely with the PUMA team to build shoes that perform well with AimPoint and are very comfortable.”

Sergio Joins Phil Sporting This Augusta Fashion Trend

Sergio Garcia was spotted at Augusta National this week wearing the new Master Green USWING Sunglasses.

USWING Sunglasses (http://uswingeyewear.com) have released a “Limited Edition” Master Green series, with just 99 pairs of each style worldwide.

Jordan Spieth 2024 Masters Scripting

Jordan Spieth will go after his second green jacket at the Masters. In typical Spieth style, he’ll take the course at Augusta National in head to toe Under Armour, sporting the brand’s latest innovations in golf.

Here's a first look at Jordan Spieth’s scripting for Masters weekend, including his debut of the all-new UA StealthForm hat that features a never-been-done-before collapsible design that is engineered for the perfect fit.

The Best and Worst Shots in Masters History: A Hole by Hole Look at The Second Nine at Augusta National

Part Two of my piece on The Best and Worst Shots in Masters History features brutal meltdowns, blazing triumphs, and legacies cemented.

 

The Second Nine on Sunday at Augusta National is a gladiator pit where a battle for dominance beats to thundering roars that stretch throughout infinity.  And there in no escape.