PXG and Darius Rucker Reveal New Headwear Collection

PXG is pleased to announce the official drop of its latest headwear collaboration, the PXG® x Darius Rucker Trucker Caps. Teaming up with GRAMMY award-winning artist and PXG Ambassador Darius Rucker, the collection delivers two all-new trucker snapback caps designed to stand tall on the course or after hours.

Brought together by a shared love for the game, a relentless pursuit of performance, and a friendship formed on the golf course, Darius Rucker has been a PXG Ambassador since 2019. While he is widely known for his chart-topping tracks and multi-platinum music status, Rucker stands as a golfer at heart and is often seen rocking his PXG apparel and accessories on the road, on stage, and in play.

Evnroll Introduces New 38 Tour Spec Putter Line

Evnroll, the award-winning putter line featuring patented ‘SweetFace’ Technology, has added to its product line with the launch of three of its Neo Classic models in the new 38 Tour Spec line – the ER2 wide blade, ER5 mallet and ER8 mallet.

“When the Belly putter was banned in 2016 with the USGA’s no-anchoring rule, the “Counter-Balanced” putter was born,” says Evnroll CEO and chief designer, Guerin Rife. “At a couple inches shorter and a longer grip, it had a brief run on the PGA Tour and with the golfing masses.”

Motocaddy Launches New High Performance Electric Caddies

Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric caddy brand, has launched new high-performance models incorporating game-enhancing features and modern styling designed to help walking golfers enjoy the experience even more.

Responding to the growing trend among American golfers to turn away from riding carts to improve their health, the all-new M5 GPS DHC and M1 DHC models.

USGA Accepts More Than 10,000 Entries for Third Time in U.S. Open History

Defending champion Wyndham Clark, and all the Official World Golf Ranking® top 50, are among the 10,052 entries that have been accepted by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for the 124th U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Course No. 2), in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C. The U.S. Open will be held at the venue for the fourth time from June 13-16.

This is the third time in championship history that the number of entries has exceeded 10,000. The record was established last year when 10,187 entries were accepted for the championship at The Los Angeles (Calif.) Country Club. In 2014, 10,127 entered to play in the 2014 U.S Open at Pinehurst No. 2. This year, entries were accepted from golfers in all 50 states, including 381 from host state North Carolina, as well as Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and 70 foreign countries.

PING Putter Line Expands with Six New Premium Models

Applying proven face technologies to the score-lowering performance of its standard-setting designs, PING introduced six new PING Putter models today, each engineered to achieve the ideal combination of feel and forgiveness in a confidence-inspiring look. 

The new designs expand the PING Putter line to 16 models, consisting of high moment-of- inertia blades and ultra-forgiving, multi-material mid-mallets and mallets. The new Anser 2, Anser D, B60, Tyne H, Fetch and Ketsch G are available for pre-order beginning today at authorized PING golf shops around the world. Each model can be custom fit for stroke type, length, lie, loft and grip type.

Victories for Fujikura Ventus on the PGA and LPGA Tour

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the #1 driver and wood shaft for both PGA Tour events last week, along with the #1 driver shaft spot at the first LPGA Tour Major of the season. In total, all three winners at these events used a Fujikura driver and/or wood shaft on their way to victory.

At the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour, Fujikura dominated the field as the #1 driver and wood shaft. In total, 43.5% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft during the week, with another 37.6% using a Fujikura wood shaft.

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.