Let Freedom Swing: PXG Unveils All New Stars and Stripes Collection

PXG, a global research and development company dedicated to creating the world’s finest golf equipment, accessories, and apparel, has deployed an all-new Stars & Stripes Collection. Boasting a variety of on-course accessories, the new collection underscores the company’s American roots and pride in country through a patriotic color palate and distinctive patterns.

With a fresh twist on its classic red, white, and blue designs, the new wave of the Stars & Stripes gear from PXG is comprised of four high-performance hat styles, headcovers, a golf towel, and a ball marker. The collection will also feature an all-new hybrid stand bag that will be released for purchase in time for Independence Day golf festivities. The bag will debut on tour ahead of the consumer launch during the U.S. Women’s Open and will subsequently appear on the PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour.

NBC Sports to Present Coverage of Eight USGA Championships this Season Beginning with U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club

NBC Sports will present more than 350 hours of live exclusive USGA championships coverage in 2024 across NBC, Peacock, USA Network and GOLF Channel, beginning Thursday, May 30, with the first round of the 79th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally from Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pa.

 

This year’s presentation features coverage of eight USGA Championships including the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & C.C. (Course No. 2) June 13-16 on NBC, USA Network and Peacock.

Swing into Summer with Club Champion Driver Fitting and Custom Fit Driver of Your Choice Giveaway - Club Champion Driver Fitting Review

Golf season is heating up and I want to heat up your driver game to an entirely new level this year.

I'm calling it Swing into Summer with Club Champion.  And I'm hooking someone up with a free driver fitting at Club Champion and custom driver of your choice!

Callaway Announces New Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond MAX Driver

Callaway Golf has announced the new Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond MAX Driver.

The Triple Diamond MAX blends the benefits of MAX construction with the workability and control of Callaway's Triple Diamond design.

CBS Uses GOLFTEC’S Optimization to Analyze Swings of Xander Shauffele and Other Recent PGA Championship Winners

GOLFTEC, the world leader in game improvement, was featured prominently during the CBS broadcast of the PGA Championship, to showcase the unique swing elements of each of the last eight PGA Championship winners — including first-time major champion Xander Schauffele.

Analysis focused on how players generate power and consistency — including Schauffele’s shaft angle at contact, Rory McIlRoy’s head tilt to support power generation, and a comparison of wrist angle at the top of the swing among the previous seven champions.

Koivun Wins 2024 Ben Hogan Award Presented by PNC Bank

The Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, Friends of Golf (FOG) and Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) have announced that Auburn freshman Jackson Koivun is the recipient of the 2024 Ben Hogan Award presented by PNC Bank. 

Koivun joins Rickie Fowler of Oklahoma State in 2008 as the only freshmen ever to win the Ben Hogan Award. Koivun also is the first Auburn player to win the honor at Colonial Country Club. William Blackmon won the Ben Hogan Trophy in 1994 at Bel-Air Country Club.

Bushnell Golf Unveils Phantom 3 Slope Handheld GPS

Bushnell Golf, the definitive #1 brand in golf distance measuring devices, today unveiled its latest golf GPS device, the Phantom 3 Slope. A revamped version of Bushnell Golf’s handheld golf GPS, the Phantom 3 Slope features a large, easy-to-read touchscreen display, offering golfers slope compensated distances at a touch.

Building off the success of the previous model, the Phantom 3 features several new features including slope compensated distances, auto-prompt score entry, auto course and hole recognition, a round timer and an odometer. With the Phantom 3 Slope, golfers can enjoy the ease and convenience of accurate GPS distances around the course. Ideal for both cart riders and walkers, the device features an integrated BITE magnetic cart mount and belt clip accessory.

Give Dad His Dream Golf Simulator from Ace Indoor Golf

Ace Indoor Golf, renowned for its expertise in home golf simulator solutions, is thrilled to unveil its Father’s Day Sale.

Until June 16, 2024, enthusiasts can enjoy a 20% discount on all Ace Indoor Golf stock and custom-size screens, gap pads, and frame pads. Plus, save $300 on the SkyTrak+ launch monitor.

Stars and Stripes Forever this Summer

Stars and Stripes forever this Summer on the golf course as Sun Mountain continues to expand its collection of golf bags in Patriot and Navy-White-Red colorways.

2024 golf bags in the Patriot colorway, distinguished by stars and stripes designs, include 2.5+, 3.5LS, 4.5LS 14-Way, and C-130S stand bags as well as C-130 and Sync cart bags. Golf bags in Navy-White-Red colorway include 2.5+, 3.5LS, 4.5LS 14-Way stand bags, C-130 and Maverick cart bags, and ClubGlider Meridian and Kube golf travel bags. For the nearest Sun Mountain retailer, call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com.

Best Active Golfers Never to Win a Major Following Xander's Huge Win at PGA Championship

After an electric finish at the PGA Championship this past weekend, Xander Schauffele removed his name off the list of the “Best Golfers To Never Win A Major.” But now as we move towards the U.S. Open in June, who remains on that list looking to obtain the glory of winning a major championship?

BetCarolina.com utilized the upcoming future odds for the U.S. Open to finalize the list of the “Best Active Golfers To Never Win A Major,” which will updated prior to each major championship.

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.