Wednesday, May 8, 2024

PUMA Golf Introduces 2024 Volition America Apparel and Footwear

PUMA GOLF announced the 2024 Volition America collection of patriotic apparel, footwear, and accessories. Designed to honor US military veterans, a portion of all proceeds from the PUMA Golf x VOLITION AMERICA line will go directly to Folds of Honor Foundation, which supports the families of fallen American military heroes and first responders.

The collection features patriotic red, white, and blue color patterns, as well as all the hi-tech materials and designs featured in mainline Puma gear. PUMA Golf x VOLITION AMERICA apparel will continue to be worn by PUMA staffers Gary Woodland, Kyle Westmoreland, JJ Spaun, and Kyle Berkshire, as well as LT Colonel Dan Rooney, CEO and Founder of Folds of Honor (https://foldsofhonor.org/).

World No. 1 Nelly Korda, Defending Champion Rose Zhang, and Top 10 Players in the Rolex Women's World Rankings Headline Elite Field at LPGA Mizuho Americas Open

The Mizuho Americas Open, title sponsored by the US regional arm of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG), today announced, World #1 Nelly Korda, defending Champion Rose Zhang, and all top 10 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings will headline the elite field at the Mizuho Americas Open, taking place May 13th – May 19th at the iconic Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ.

Korda has captured an unprecedented five consecutive LPGA victories and Zhang looks to defend the inaugural title, where she was the first player to win her LPGA debut since Beverly Hanson in 1951.

New Level Golf Introduces the Next Evolution in Iron Performance with the 480 DB Forged Irons

New Level Golf, renowned for its commitment to precision craftsmanship and player-centric innovation, today announces the latest addition to its 480-Series lineup of custom equipment dubbed the 480-DB Forged Irons.

Representing another milestone in design excellence and performance engineering, the 480-DB presents a dynamic balance for players who seek traditional aesthetics with modern performance. The complete 480-Series includes the 480-TC Forged Irons, currently being played by PGA TOUR winner, Ryan Moore, and PGA TOUR Champions winner, Steven Alker, and the 480-MC Forged Irons currently being played by Alistair Docherty on the Korn Ferry Tour.

TRUE Linkswear Launches New 2024 Spring Apparel Line

TRUE linkswear (TRUE), creators of ultra-comfortable, modern golf footwear for walking on the course and off, announces new spring apparel featuring the Future Staples Hoodie, the Lux Jogger and Lux Chino pants for men, and the first women’s essential All Day Quarter Zip.

Steeped in the style and spirit of the Pacific Northwest, the new clothing pieces fit perfectly into any wardrobe.

Monday, May 6, 2024

Cobra Golf Introduces New Limited Edition Darkspeed Volition America Driver to Honor American Military Heroes

COBRA GOLF introduced a new, limited edition DARKSPEED VOLITION AMERICA driver in honor of American military heroes. Like the standard DARKSPEED models, the Volition America driver features groundbreaking aerodynamic shaping, a re-engineered PWR-BRIDGE™, and advanced PWRSHELL™ H.O.T. Face™ technology.

The new DARKSPEED Volition America driver also features a patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme complete with Bald Eagle and American flag sole graphics as well as matching headcover and striking silver crown. A portion of all proceeds from the COBRA x Volition America driver will go directly to Folds of Honor Foundation, which supports the families of fallen American military heroes by providing educational scholarships.

Woods Accepts Special Exemption into 124th U.S. Open

Three-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption from the USGA into the 124th U.S. Open Championship, which will be contested June 13-16 on Pinehurst Resort & Country Club's Course No.2 in the Village of Pinehurst, NC.

Woods, 48, won the 2000, 2002 and 2008 U.S. Open Championships in addition to 12 other major championships and 82 total PGA Tour victories in his Hall of Fame career. His nine USGA titles, matched only by Bob Jones, include three consecutive U.S. Junior Amateurs (1991-1993) followed by three straight U.S. Amateurs (1994-1996) and an overall USGA match play record of 42-3.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Club Champion Brings Custom Fitting to Five More Markets, Tops 130 Studios

Club Champion, the globe's top custom golf club fitter and builder is adding more addresses to it impressive list of domestic studios.  With four new studious and a store expansion in the last six weeks, the brand is continuing its dominance in the club fitting and golf club retail space.

New studios are now open in Mequon, WI; Hanover, MA; Lake St. Louis, MO; and Pembroke Pines, FL. The existing Houston, TX location has also relocated to a larger space, proving demand in that market is rising. With plans to reach 140 studios by the end of 2024, Club Champion is well on its way to being in every state and every flourishing golf market in America.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

STITCH Golf Launches SL2 GEN 2 Golf Bag

STITCH Golf is pleased to release the SL2 GEN 2carry golf bag incorporating a brilliant blend of design and function to meet the needs of today’s serious golfer.

“We’ve added  enhancements as well as several new color schemes to elevate the style and performance of this unparalleled walking bag,” stated Brad King, CEO of STITCH.  “Created for the weekend warrior who plays hard and prefers walking, the  SL2 GEN 2is truly a game-changer.”

True Spec NYC North to Open at Manhattan Woods Golf Club

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, announced today that they have partnered with Manhattan Woods Golf Club, one of the New York metropolitan area’s finest and most distinguished courses. The new home for True Spec NYC North will open on May 1st and will perfectly complement the existing indoor locations at NYC Grand Central and NYC Downtown.

True Spec NYC North 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.

MGI Golf, America's No. 1 Electric Golf Caddy, Debuts Latest Innovations in Zip Navigator Series

MGI Golf, global leader in technology for the walking golfer and maker of America’s No. 1 electric golf caddy, proudly introduces its latest advancements – the MGI Zip Navigator and Zip Navigator AT. These eye-catching updates to MGI’s best-selling Zip Navigator series feature a matte black frame complemented by a striking black gloss top box, chassis cover and battery while improving upon its market-leading reliability, durability and functionality.

The world-class MGI Zip Navigator series is engineered to be the lightest, most powerful and versatile option on the market, and the latest models are even smaller and lighter for convenient travel and storage while maintaining its unparalleled performance. With a 28.6-pound frame weight, the MGI Zip Navigator is designed to move like the modern golfer, and the slightly heavier MGI Zip Navigator AT is built to withstand the game’s toughest terrain.

Galvin Green Proves a Hit with College Golf Teams

Premium hi-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has seen its award-winning rainwear garments prove a hit with leading Colleges across the United States and is now the outwear supplier seven NCCA Division 1 teams nationwide.

The increased demand for Galvin Green waterproofs amongst some of the best College golf teams in the country has corresponded with a wetter than average start to the golfing season for much of North America. The brand’s comprehensive range of 100% waterproof, high-performance jackets and pants for men and women is matched by a speedy embroidery service that ensures every team looks smart and uniform on the course.

Team Srixon Tallies Two Wins on LPGA and PGA Tours

Srixon’s Hannah Green and Shane Lowry both captured victories on Sunday, with Green securing her second consecutive LPGA Tour victory at the JM Eagle LA Championship, and Lowry at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

In a blistering back-nine performance at the challenging Wilshire Country Club, Green carded three birdies and an eagle to finish the tournament at 12-under-par, three strokes clear of the field. Green earned her fifth LPGA Tour victory and second of the 2024 season.

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.”

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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.

Monday, April 22, 2024

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.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

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."