Canon Drives Into Golf Market with New PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the first ever Canon PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder, designed for golf enthusiasts. Fully equipped with outstanding optical features, yet, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, this innovative solution is designed to provide accurate and effortless distance measurements combined with advanced digital zoom capabilities to help elevate every shot.

In the intricate game of golf, precision is paramount, and Canon understands the importance of accurately measuring the distance to the flag. To help golfers of all skill levels make well-informed decisions on the course, the PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder provides reliable measurements and empowers players to approach each shot with confidence.

2024 NCAA Division I Women's Golf National Championship Coverage Begins Monday

Coverage of the 2024 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., begins Monday, May 20, on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

Coverage of the 2024 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf National Championship begins Monday, May 20, with the Women’s Individual Championship at 6 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock. The last three Individual champions have come from Stanford, including Rose Zhang in 2022 and 2023, who became the first player to win the NCAA Women’s Individual National Championship twice.

Latest Models in Best Selling Zip Series Electric Golf Caddies Announced by MGI Golf

MGI Golf, global leader in technology for the walking golfer and maker of America’s No. 1 electric golf caddy, introduces the newest additions to its best-selling Zip series lineup for 2024 – the Zip X1, Zip X3 and Zip X5.

“With the number of walking rounds steadily on the rise in the U.S., we recognize that golfers are in search of ways to get the absolute most out of their time on the course,” said Miranda Turner, CEO of MGI Golf Inc. “Our electric caddies create a walking experience to meet that demand, and we are pleased to introduce the latest in our popular Zip series lineup.”

The States Most Stoked For Happy Gilmore 2

After months of speculation, It has been announced by Netflix that Happy Gilmore, the comedy classic, is set to return for a sequel in the near future.

Adam Sandler is confirmed to reprise the titular character, an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers he has a talent for golf and competes in a tournament to raise money and save his grandmother's house.

PGA Championship Has Most Expensive Concessions Of All Four Majors

The data analysts at Sports Talk Philly have calculated the cost of attending all four golf majors.

The key highlights including the average price of food, snacks, drinks, and alcohol at each tournament follow. 

Locations Across World Prepare for Women's Golf Day

On the back of the American Golf Industry Coalition’s visit to Washington DC, Women’s Golf Day (WGD) locations around the globe are ramping up their activity in the lead up to the weeklong celebrations starting on May 28 with WGD Palooza. Women’s Golf Day founder Elisa Gaudet was part of the delegation who shared their insights at Capitol Hill. 

More than 45 million people are engaging with the sport, including more women than ever before, driving a direct economic impact of $102 billion and 1.65 million jobs across the U.S.  Golf is in great shape and WGD is a fantastic, proven method for locations to engage with this growing female demand.

Vokey WedgeWorks Launches 2024 L Grind

The new Vokey Design WedgeWorks L Grind – a tour-proven low bounce lob wedge offered in 58- and 60-degree lofts, both with 4 degrees of bounce – is now available on Vokey.com. 

Eight of the top-10 players in the Official World Golf Ranking currently play a Vokey Design lob wedge. Seven of those players are using a lob wedge with 6 degrees of bounce or less, seeking added versatility around the greens and performance on firm conditions.

124th U.S. Open - Final Qualifying Storylines (May 20)

The 2024 U.S. Open Championship will be contested from June 13-16 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 2.

The final size of the qualifying field, along with the number of available spots, will be announced on Monday, May 20. Scoring from the Dallas, Texas, England and Japan final qualifiers will be available at this usopen.com.

Talley, Lim Claim U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Title at Oak Hills C.C

Asterisk Talley’s remarkable season of golf continued this week at Oak Hills Country Club, and this time she brought a friend along for the ride. Talley, 15, of Chowchilla, Calif., teamed with fellow Northern Californian Sarah Lim, 17, of Saratoga, to capture the 9th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship.

The dynamic duo won a pair of matches on a hot Wednesday in southwestern Texas, including a 4-and-2 decision in the 18-hole final over Brynn Kort, 16, of Henderson, Nev., and Gracie McGovern, of Paradise Valley, Ariz.

The PGAPappas Podcast - Episode 4: Chris Gotterup

Chris Gotterup earned his first career PGA Tour victory in dominating fashion last week at the Myrtle Beach Classic and joins The PGAPappas Podcast to talk about how zoned in he was coming down the stretch.

Chris joins the pod from Valhalla Golf Club where he's playing in the PGA Championship this week and we talk about the very unique way Chris prepares for Tour events. why he's playing with more control and ease, and his greater awareness while he's out there competing.

Miura Golf and Reigning Champ Join Forces to Create Unique Collection of Golf Clubs and Apparel

Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s finest forged golf clubs, and Reigning Champ, producers of the finest athletic wear in the world, are pleased to announce a joint collaboration to create a unique collection of golf clubs and apparel.

The partnership between these iconic brands includes the creation of a one-of-a-kind MB-101 Miura iron stamped with a composite of the Miura and Reigning Champ logos. The accompanying apparel offerings include the same blended logo and features the functionality, versatility and craftsmanship synonymous with the Reigning Champ brand.

Doug Barron Wins First Major with the Newton Motion Shaft in His Driver

Newton Golf Shafts, a business division of Sacks Parente Golf, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPGC) (“SPG” or the “Company”), announces that Doug Barron, a member of Newton Shafts’ roster, clinched his first major championship on the PGA TOUR Champions at the Regions Tradition held May 9 – 12, 2024 using the Newton Motion shaft in his driver. 

This marked Barron’s third career victory and his first since 2020. His success underscores the unrivaled performance and precision engineered into every Newton Motion shaft, further cementing its position as a key differentiator on the PGA TOUR Champions. A total of five players on the PGA TOUR Champions trusted the Newton shaft in their drivers last week, including Newton Shafts’ brand ambassadors Barron and Ken Duke. Additionally, three other PGA TOUR Champions members elevated their game with the Newton Motion shafts in their fairway woods.

Arccos Announces Matthew Fitzpatrick, PGA Tour Star and U.S. Open Champion, as Investor and Tour Ambassador

Arccos – the leader in connected A.I. golf products and the Official Game Tracker of the PGA TOUR – proudly welcomes U.S. Open Champion Matthew Fitzpatrick as an investor and Tour Ambassador, which will see him continue using Arccos to analyze his performance and refine his preparations for PGA TOUR events, major championships and Ryder Cups.

Currently No. 14 on the Official World Golf Ranking, Fitzpatrick has tracked his on-course data for over a decade, leveraging it to become the world’s top-ranked amateur by winning the 2013 U.S. Amateur Championship. As a pro, the native of Sheffield, England, has represented Europe in three Ryder Cups and claimed eight DP World Tour titles along with the 2022 U.S. Open and the 2023 RBC Heritage on the PGA TOUR.

LA GOLF Announces Partnership with Discovery Land Company

LA GOLF Partners announces a strategic partnership with Discovery Land Company, a renowned global developer of luxury golf communities and resorts.

In conjunction with the launch of the partnership, Mike Meldman led a consortium of strategic investors from the sports, entertainment, and corporate worlds.

Titleist Introduces Pro V1, Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash with Enhanced Alignment

Titleist introduces Pro V1, Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls with Enhanced Alignment, offering a performance-oriented alignment design straight out of the sleeve.

The new Enhanced Alignment aid is an extended alignment sidestamp designed for more precise aim and accuracy. The elongated sidestamp provides a built-in visual aid measuring over 65 percent longer than the standard Pro V1 sidestamp.

Introducing FJ x Todd Snyder for 2024 PGA Championship

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, will introduce two exclusive footwear releases during the PGA Championship, in collaboration with America’s leading menswear designer, Todd Snyder. 

Titled the “Mint Julep" Premiere Series, this limited edition collection features elevated patent leather accents and a fresh mint outsole inspired by the cocktail of choice at the Kentucky Derby. Available in both Wilcox and Field models, the “Mint Julep” Premiere Series will stand out as the preferred shoe of FJ athletes at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The Premiere Series continues to be the leading classic shoe franchise in golf and the overwhelming #1 shoe on the PGA Tour, worn by the likes of Max Homa, Will Zalatoris, Justin Thomas, Adam Scott and many more.

Hackett, Walker Break their Quarterfinal Jinx, Reach Final 4 at Oak Hills C.C.

Twenty-five holes into the 9th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Oak Hills Country Club, Sydney Hackett and Melanie Walker were on the verge of changing airline reservations and prematurely checking out of their area hotel.

The two Virginians stood at 2 over par and five strokes off the projected match-play cut. But something happened on the way to the clubhouse. The quarterfinalists from the past two championships jumped into a proverbial phone booth and morphed into super-heroes. Seven-under par golf over the final 11 holes got the duo into match play, and by Tuesday afternoon, they were in the semifinals after knocking off record-setting co-medalists and top seeds Lauren and Katelyn Lehigh, of Loveland, Colo., 1 up.

COBRA Golf LIMIT3D Irons Review - The First Commercially Available Fully 3D Printed Irons Deliver on Lofty Promises

COBRA Golf, a leader in golf club innovation and 3D printing technology, introduces the new LIMIT3D irons, the world’s first set of commercially available 3D printed steel irons. After becoming the first golf company to introduce a 3D printed steel putter in 2020 and then following it up with a full line of KING 3D printed multi-material putters in 2021, engineers at COBRA set out to be the first to apply the new technology to iron design.

COBRA partnered with nTop, a leader in computational design software whose namesake product helps companies create better-performing, state-of-the-art designs that leverage the benefits of additive manufacturing. Leveraging their partnership with nTop, COBRA embarked on an ambitious goal to create a compact player’s blade profile that offers a similar level of forgiveness as an oversized, game-improvement club with the feel of a forged iron. The LIMIT3D irons are the product of these innovative advancements and are an industry first in performance and manufacturing.

2024 PGA Championship Offers Innovative Comprehensive Coverage

The 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, will feature the PGA of America’s robust multichannel digital suite, interactive platforms and broadcast partners CBS Sports and ESPN.

The combination of full-coverage content experiences will allow fans to interact and engage with the PGA Championship (May 16-19) through access to real-time scoring, video, updates and coaching from PGA of America Golf Professionals.

SiriusXM Announces Coverage for the 2024 PGA Championship

SiriusXM announced today its coverage of the 2024 PGA Championship, taking place Thursday, May 16th through Sunday, May 19th at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, KY.

Live Championship play-by-play, which SiriusXM will co-produce with Westwood One, will air starting at 2 pm ET all four days of tournament play. Additionally, SiriusXM will provide live look-ins during its programming in the morning and early afternoon each day to give listeners live coverage and updates on featured groups playing earlier in the day.