Ahead of the 152nd British Open, SportsHandle analyzed all of the past winners of the British Open since its inception in 1860 to determine what are the typical traits of a British Open winner – from average age, nationality, height, place of birth, and name to dress code and education.
Going into the tournament, Scottie Scheffler is currently moneyline favorite on many of the best betting apps as of writing.
The International Golf Federation alongside LA28 announced today The Riviera Country Club, annual host of The Genesis Invitational on the PGA TOUR, will welcome the men’s and women’s golf competitions for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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“We are honored to work alongside LA28 and the world-renowned Riviera Country Club to host the golf competitions during the 2028 Los Angeles Games,” remarked Antony Scanlon, Executive Director of the International Golf Federation. “The Riviera Country Club will offer a prestigious and continuously challenging backdrop for golf’s most elite players, and we look forward to sharing one of the finest courses with our fans around the world.”
Titleist introduces the new Golf Ball Fitting App, a comprehensive and efficient way for golfers to find the best Titleist golf ball model for their game. The Trackman-compatible app combines individual golfer information with launch monitor data from 12 representative shots with a half-wedge, full-swing pitching wedge, 7-iron and driver with a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball (or a Pro V1 RCT golf ball for limited flight fittings). The result of each shot is fed into a proprietary algorithm developed by data gathered from thousands of Titleist golf ball fittings – ranging from those of Tour players and club professionals to dedicated amateurs – to deliver a Titleist golf ball recommendation.
The new Vokey Design WedgeWorks A+ Grind – a mid-bounce lob wedge that produces a smooth, fast feel through the turf – is now available on Vokey.com. The wedge features a wide, contoured sole and is offered in 58- and 60-degree lofts.
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The A+ Grind is closely related to the Vokey WedgeWorks A Grind. The A Grind was born out of the collaboration between Vokey Tour Representative Aaron Dill and U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy, who was looking for a wedge that moved through firm turf faster than his L Grind. Dill took Ogilvy’s feedback and removed the ribbon on the L grind, resulting in a smoothed-out sole that cut through the ground with less resistance.
Club Champion is offering prime savings for golfers in need of a custom golf club fitting. You can score a 20% bonus card when purchasing a gift card July 15-21! Golfers can also take advantage of $100 full bag fittings and $50 all other fitting types with a club purchase.
“Mid-season isn’t too late for a custom fitting,” said Club Champion founder, Nick Sherburne. “If you have even one round left this season, you should be sure your clubs are optimized for your unique swing.”
Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, announced that they have added six new brands to their already extensive brand matrix.
Nineteenth Golf Grips, Vice Golf Clubs, Aretera Shafts, JP Wedges, Newton Shafts, and Axis1 are now available at all Club Champion fittings.
In an exciting announcement made by the PGA of America on Monday, Srixon’s Keegan Bradley is set to become the next Captain for 2025’s United States team in the popular U.S. versus European team event held at the famed Bethpage Black in New York.
After earning his PGA TOUR card in 2011, Bradley found success quickly, winning the HP Byron Nelson Championship and soon after the 2011 PGA Championship in a three-hole playoff. Bradley became only the third player to win a major in his first attempt.
Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the #1 driver and wood shaft at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Trusted by some of the best in the field, it was another #1 driver, wood and hybrid spot and driver shaft victory on the PGA Tour for Fujikura.
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At the Detroit Golf Club, Fujikura dominated the field with another #1 driver and wood shaft combination. In total, 40.9% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft during the week, with another 36.8% in the wood shaft count and 36.8% in the hybrid shaft count.
Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, is pleased to announce Colin Hall as their new Chief Marketing Officer. With more than 135 studios worldwide, Hall will be stepping into a leadership role at one of the fastest-growing golf retailers in the world.
Prior to joining Club Champion, Hall served as Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Fusion Education Group, overseeing the company’s sales and marketing brands. Additionally, during his time as Chief Marketing Officer at Allen-Edmonds Shoe Corporation, Hall tripled revenue by focusing on direct-to-consumer strategies.
Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announces that the new 2025 Graphite Design Tour AD GC ‘Game Changer’ wood shafts will be available beginning September 6, 2024 through Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. and their Authorized Dealer network in the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada, South America, South Africa, and the UAE.
Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the Graphite Design Tour AD GC ‘Game Changer’ are pearl white with bronze and orange accents and finished with a gloss clear coat. The Tour AD GC, like the other high performance Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality carbon-fiber materials and are available in 40g R2, R1 and S flex, 50g R2, R1, S and X flex, 60g SR, S, X and TX flex, 70g S, X and TX flex and 80g X flex.
Leading high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has set out its advances and future goals in a Sustainability Review published today that includes the company’s environmental progress and views of retail partners, suppliers, Tour players and customers on the importance of environmental considerations.
The latest version of the brand’s groundbreaking review showcases its relentless pursuit to produce responsibly sourced, long-lasting golf clothing that offer golfers the very highest levels of performance, while highlighting the fact that more than 80% of garments in the latest collections are produced using sample-tested, bluesign® or Oeko-Tex® Standard 100-approved fabrics.
The exclusive designs of the latest shirt collection from leading high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green were inspired by flowing DNA molecular structures and offer golfers a selection of super distinctive styles that are sure to stand out on the course this summer.
Crafted to provide top breathability and UV protection in warmer temperatures, the new styles incorporate a series of eye-catching scientific patterns to ensure the shirts continue the sustainable brand’s legacy of challenging traditional golfing conceptions. The all-encompassing men’s collection is comprised of 12 bold designs in an unmatched palette of colors, while six contemporary women’s styles deliver an unrivalled fashionable look.
Hudson National Golf Club has unveiled its Fazio Design after a year-long closure for an extensive renovation. The club—located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, 40 miles north of New York City and featuring expansive views from high above the Hudson River. The renovation features significant improvements to all 18 greens, every bunker, new grasses and irrigation, and a greater reliance on strategic decision-making, especially by the better player.
A golf-only club from its opening in 1996, Hudson National has long been a favorite of better players in the competitive New York market, and a regular host of area tournaments. The club’s commitment to pure golf has made it a stalwart on Golf Digest’s list of top 100 courses in the U.S.
French Lick Resort’s championship Pete Dye and Donald Ross courses and 9-hole Valley Links are about to have company with a fourth course set to open at the resort soon.
The Sand Creek Course at French Lick Resort is set to debut in early fall 2024, providing guests a completely new way to enjoy the game. This short course, located adjacent to the Valley Links course and driving range, will feature nine holes ranging between 35 and 90 yards. Golfers can expect to complete the course in about 75 minutes. Clubs and balls will be provided with the greens fee, and guests may use their own clubs if they wish.
Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, continued its steady climb at the end of the second quarter. With two new stores opening recently, the company is continuing to bolster its identity as the industry leader.
After opening in Westbrook, ME (their first in the state) and in Durham, North Carolina, Club Champion is now in 43 states and has surpassed 130 studios worldwide. 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.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, today released the results of MindSet testing with players from a wide range of handicaps. After being available at retail for just six months, Bridgestone conducted in-depth consumer testing to determine if players are saving meaningful strokes with MindSet and exactly how many. The impressive results indicate the vast majority of testers who used the TOUR B with MindSet and the MindSet process improved their scores significantly over the course of just five rounds.
MindSet is a visual technology appearing on Bridgestone’s TOUR B golf balls that is designed to help players separate analytical thoughts from athletic performance by way of an improved pre-shot routine and greater focus at address. Currently it is both the only printed ball technology aimed at lowering scores as well as the only gear in the golf category that addresses mental focus on the course. The outstanding results of the latest consumer MindSet testing are not surprising, as proprietary research done in conjunction with the Spring GPAU survey conducted by Golf Datatech, a Circana Company, indicates 74% of recreational players are interested in developing a new pre-shot routine to quiet their mind and hit more consistent shots.
Golf Pride, an industry leader in innovation and golf performance equipment, has collaborated with Stephen Curry and his UNDERRATED Golf brand on a limited-edition grip kit that exemplifies their shared commitment to making golf more accessible to young athletes in often overlooked communities.
Over the past two seasons, UNDERRATED Golf has hosted 10 tournaments throughout the US. In that time, UNDERRATED Golf in partnership with its brand partners who understand the vision, help junior athlete golfers gain access to great courses and create a special and inclusive environment.
Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, is proud to announce the addition of the 2024 VENTUS Red and VENTUS Black to the VeloCore+ collection. Available globally at Charter Dealers from July 1, 2024.
Building on the success of the recently launched 2024 VENTUS Blue, these two new additions to the acclaimed VENTUS series are engineered with the groundbreaking VeloCore+ Technology, marking a new era of performance for golfers of all skill levels and abilities.
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