Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Three-Time U.S. Ryder Cup Team Member is Captain Keegan Bradley’s First Appointment

United States Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley today named Webb Simpson as one of his Vice Captains for the 45th Ryder Cup, which will be played September 26-28, 2025, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

Simpson is the first Vice Captain to be appointed by Bradley, who was named Captain of the U.S. Team on July 8. Additional Vice Captains will be announced at a later date.

PUMA Golf x Arnold Palmer Collection Offers Iconic Styles and Women's Fashion

When we think of iconic golf and legendary style, the first name that comes to mind is The King, Arnold Palmer. Known as much for his exquisite taste as his iconic golf legacy, nobody embodies the “star,” persona more than Arnie himself.

To celebrate The King’s legacy, PUMA Golf is dropping a second PUMA Golf x Arnold Palmer Collection lineup for ’24.

Known for the phrase, “You must play boldly to win,” Mr. Palmer wasn’t afraid to push boundaries on and off the course, and The PUMA x Arnold Palmer Collection captures the excellence of golf’s global icon and embodies the essence of Mr. Palmer’s legacy.

NGF Mid-Year Update: Worldwide Golf Course Developmen

The National Golf Foundation (NGF) maintains the definitive database of more than 37,600 golf courses globally, with a team of researchers continually verifying the operational status of every golf facility worldwide. NGF’s database team also tracks projects under development, an increasingly challenging task for a game played in 207 countries and territories.

The U.S. currently has by far the most courses in various stages of development.

Topgolf Names Erin Chamberlin as Chief Operating Officer

Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf has announced that Erin Chamberlin has been named its new Chief Operating Officer beginning July 22. Chamberlin joins the company from PENN Entertainment Inc., the largest provider of gaming entertainment in North America, where she served as a Senior Vice President of Regional Operations since 2019.

In her new role, Chamberlin will be responsible for Topgolf’s globally owned and operated venue experience, including the Player experience, operational excellence, Topgolf technology, food and beverage innovation, supply chain and culinary operations. She will be a part of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to Topgolf CEO Artie Starrs.

LINKSOUL x Sunday Golf Limited Edition Collaboration

A cool collaboration has just been announced between two San Diego-based brands LINKSOUL and Sunday Golf.  This partnership began with casual conversations at the PGA Show in Orlando, revealing shared values and a mutual desire to create something special together.

The result? The new Loma and El Camino stand bags.

Titleist Presents: Searching for Spin - The Story Behind Titleist RCT Golf Balls

Titleist, the #1 ball in golf, presents “Searching for Spin | The Story Behind Titleist RCT Golf Balls.” The short film showcases Titleist’s golf ball R&D team and the process of creating Titleist Radar Capture Technology, a unique breakthrough in golf ball technology that allows for accurate and reliable indoor golf shot data.

Constant innovation is the driving force behind the creation of all new Titleist golf balls and equipment. With Titleist RCT, the drive to create was tied to a common problem facing golfers. Indoor golf was growing at a rapid pace, but there were data points that proved impossible to measure accurately indoors – specifically spin.  

Duca Del Cosma to Reveal its New 2025 Spring/Summer Collection at the Upcoming PGA Buying Summit Frisco

Duca del Cosmathe luxury Italian brand known for merging fashion with advanced golf shoe technology, will unveil its 2025 Spring/Summer Collection (SS25) at the 2024 PGA Buying and Education Summit Frisco. The event will take place from July 29th to July 31st at the Omni Frisco Resort at PGA Frisco.

The award-winning Italian lifestyle brand and golf shoe trendsetter, Duca del Cosma, developed the new and distinctive SS25 Collection with three key markers in mind: comfort, fitting, and value. They built upon their existing and highly popular lines while also introducing new and exciting styles that push creative and technical boundaries.

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Oakland Hills Next 100 Project to Backdrop 76th U.S. Junior Amateur

The field of 264 players competing in the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur will tee off Monday surrounded by steel beams of Oakland Hills Country Club's future clubhouse.

The Club’s "Next 100 Project" has briefly paused to host the USGA championship, featuring the world’s best players under 19. The project includes the development of a new world-class clubhouse for members and guests.

Friday, July 19, 2024

76th U.S. Junior Amateur: Inside the Field

The 76th U.S. Junior Amateur kicks off next Monday from Oakland Hills Country Club.

Here's a look inside the field at the 264 golfers competing on the North and South course.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship from Oakland Hills Country Club

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, Monday (July 22) and Tuesday (July 23), at 7,303-yard, par-70 Oakland Hills Country Club’s South Course and at 6,808-yard, par-70 Oakland Hills Country Club’s North Course, in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

The U.S. Junior Amateur consists of 36 holes of stroke play on July 22 and 23, after which the 264-player field will be reduced to the low 64 scorers. There will be six rounds of match play, starting July 24. The quarterfinals and semifinals are slated for Friday, July 26. The championship is scheduled to conclude with a 36-hole final on Saturday, July 27, starting at 8 a.m. EDT. The U.S. Junior Amateur champion receives a full exemption into the 2025 U.S. Open Championship.

PING Advances Prodi G Junior Clubs

Engineered with the score-lowering technologies of its adult line and inspired by its on-going commitment to introduce more juniors to the game, PING announced today the next generation of its custom-fit, custom-built Prodi G junior clubs. The new Prodi G clubs are available for custom fitting and pre-order at authorized PING golf shops around the world and on ping.com beginning today.

Along with performance improvements throughout the set, the company is introducing WebFit Junior, a web app that recommends club specifications and set makeup based on the answers to a few questions about the junior player.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

152nd Open Championship - Royal Troon Official Players Yardage and Green Book

How can you not be romantic about The Open Championship?  The champions and personalities who've won the Claret Jug.  The history behind The Open as the oldest golf tournament in the world.  And this year a return to Royal Troon for the first time since 2016.

One of the great things about being credentialed for major championships is I get to share things with all of you that you might not otherwise get to see or learn about.  And like I have each of the last four Open Championships, I've got the official players yardage and green books from the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon.  Yup, the exact same yardage and green books players will be using this week to share with all of you.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Panmure Golf Club a Must Play on Your Next Scotland Golf Trip

American golfers naturally gravitate to Scotland as one of their top bucket list destinations. The home of golf features such iconic golf experiences as The Old Course at St. Andrews, Royal Dornoch, Muirfield, Prestwick, North Berek, Carnoustie Golf Links, and the site of The Open Championship this week, Troon, to name a few.

While these historic venues top any golfer’s list, Scotland is also home to hundreds of other wonderful under-the-radar courses that are rich in history and provide an authentic Scottish golf experience. One of those must-plays is Panmure Golf Club, located only 1.5 miles from Carnoustie and a 45-minute drive from St. Andrews.

Motocaddy Expands US Sales Team with Key New Hires

Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric caddy brand, has expanded its sales team in the U.S.

Five new hires across the country reflects the brand’s growing popularity and extensive market progression over the past 12 months.

Callaway Apparel ambassador Harry Hall Captures First PGA tour Victory at the ISCO Championship

Callaway Apparel, a leading name in golf apparel innovation, is proud to congratulate Harry Hall on capturing his first PGA TOUR title with a dramatic chip-in on the third playoff hole at the ISCO Championship.

The victory secures Hall’s PGA TOUR card for the next two years while also earning him exemptions into the 2025 editions of The Sentry, THE PLAYERS Championship, and the PGA Championship. Hall, who earned 300 FedExCup points for the victory, moved up to 80th in the season-long points race.

Ernie Els Captures First Senior Major Championship at Kaulig Companies Championship

Ernie Els’ historic career adds another chapter, as the South African emerged victorious at the Kaulig Companies Championship for his first major victory on the PGA TOUR Champions.

Playing some of his best golf at age 54, the XXIO Global Ambassador showed no signs of slowing down this week. After shooting even par in the opening round, Els made his big move on Saturday with a 64 to catapult him up the leaderboard. From there, he did just enough on Sunday with a 68 to finish the tournament at 10-under and edge his opponents by one. Els secured his third win of the season and sixth overall on the tour. He is the first PGA TOUR Champions player to reach three victories this season.

PXG Tour Pro Cristobal Del Solar Earns First Korn Ferry Tour Victory and PGA Tour Card

PXG tour professional Cristobal Del Solar dominated The Ascendant to claim his inaugural Korn Ferry Tour victory. The talent golfer concluded the week with two eagles during an outstanding 6-under final round on Sunday to solidify his position in the winner’s circle and earning him his PGA TOUR Card for the 2025 Season.

PXG Founder and CEO, Bob Parsons, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Cristobal’s exceptional performance is a testament to his relentless dedication and extraordinary talent. We are thrilled to join him in celebrating this accomplishment.”

Genesis Scottish Open Winner Played Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the Genesis Scottish Open, held at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-7 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist TSR2 9.0° Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT3 15° Fairway metal wood and Graphite Design Tour AD DI-105 X-Stiff flex hybrid shaft in his TaylorMade Stealth 2 19° Rescue.  The champion’s 2nd career PGA Tour victory came after shooting 67, 65, 63, 67 for a score of 18 under par to win the Genesis Scottish Open by 1 stroke.

“Congratulations to the winner from Scotland.  It was such a dramatic winning birdie and we are so excited he plays Graphite Design Tour AD DI shafts”, stated Wayne Ageno, President, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

NBC Sports Presents 152nd OPEN Championship at Royal Troon Across NBC Peacock and USA Network

NBC Sports surrounds the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, with comprehensive live coverage July 18-21 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network.

In total, NBC Sports will present nearly 50 hours of live championship coverage Thursday-Sunday – and more than 200 hours of live coverage from Royal Troon including featured groups, featured hole and Golf Central Live from The Open studio coverage.

OPEN Championship to Air Live on SiriusXM

SiriusXM will offer listeners nationwide a live broadcast of The 152nd Open when golf’s original championship is played July 18-21 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.

SiriusXM will air 45 hours of live on-course coverage across all four rounds of play on SiriusXM’s The Open Radio channel, which is available to listeners in their cars on channel 92 and on the SiriusXM app. Championship broadcasts will begin on SiriusXM on Thursday and Friday at 2 am ET, and on Saturday and Sunday at 4 am ET, and will continue through the conclusion of each day’s play.