PXG 0311 P and XP GEN7 Irons, Black Ops Irons, and Sugar Daddy III Wedges Fitting Review

To say PXG is coming out guns blazing with their new 0311 P and XP GEN7 irons (and really the Black Ops irons and Sugar Daddy III wedges as well) would be a massive understatement.  Some of the things I experienced during my recent fitting literally made me raise my eyebrows in awe and say out loud, "WOW."

Even my fitter Dustin (who knows my game from previous PXG fittings) was impressed with some of the things I was experiencing.  And quite frankly the 0311 P and XP GEN7 irons, new Black Ops irons, and Sugar Daddy III irons performance all had me so impressed that I can honestly say this new line of clubs is trailblazing with bona fide improvements over previous gens.

2024 AIG Women's Open - The Old Course at St. Andrews Official Players Yardage and Green Book

The AIG Women's Open kicks off today on The Old Course at St. Andrews.  It marks the 24th playing of this event as a major championship and only the third time it has been held at The Home of Golf.

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 five Open Championships, I've got the official players yardage and green books from the 24th AIG Women's Open at St. Andrews.  These are the exact same yardage and green books players will be using this week to share with all of you.

Breakthrough Golf Technology Announces Iconic Stability Tour and Stability One Shafts in White Colors

Breakthrough Golf Technology announces that the iconic Stability Tour and Stability One shafts, previously available in a blackout design, are now also available in white by popular demand.

The Stability® Tour Putter Shaft is one of the best-selling putter shafts of all time for a reason. This premium putter shaft features a streamlined, slim look that tapers to a 13% reduction in the shaft diameter. It offers a soft feel and will match the balance point and flex profile of steel with 30% more carbon fiber for crisp, responsive sound and control. The Stability Tour shaft fits any putter, regardless of make, model, or bend profile.

Igloo Releases Golf Inspired Cooler Collection with TravisMathew

Igloo, the world’s leading cooler brand, teamed up with TravisMathew, the premium golf and lifestyle apparel brand, to release an exclusive collection of coolers and drinkware. As Igloo’s first-ever golf-inspired collaboration, this assortment, available today, includes two all-new soft coolers created specifically for golfers, along with a KoolTunes® cooler with speakers, Playmate® cooler and stainless steel can — each blending classic design elements of both brands.

“There is no better brand alignment for Igloo’s first foray into the golf category than with TravisMathew, one of the leading, most reputable golf performance apparel brands out there. Our shared goal of advancing active outdoor lifestyles drove our collaborative designs, and we can’t wait for people to get their hands on these exceptional coolers and drinkware,” said Josh Militello, President of Igloo/Dometic Mobile Cooling at Dometic.

Hideki Matsuyama Triumphs at FEDEX St. Jude Championship

Srixon staffer Hideki Matsuyama secured his second win of the 2024 season at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, capturing his first FedExCup playoff victory and 10thPGA TOUR title overall.

Matsuyama, utilizing a combination of Srixon and Cleveland Golf clubs, displayed exceptional control over his game at the challenging TPC Southwind. Armed with Z-Forged II Irons and RTX4 Wedges, he led the field in proximity to the hole and first in strokes gained total for the week (12.785).

Mizuno Announces JPX 925 Hot Metal Irons Family

Mizuno Golf proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated JPX925 Hot Metal Iron family, an extraordinary advancement in golf club engineering. This new lineup, built on the successful foundation of its predecessors, promises exceptional distance, unmatched feel, and unrivaled fitting options.

JPX represents the restless, pioneering spirit that flows through every product Mizuno creates. It provides a platform to innovate, challenge convention, and question what has come before — ensuring each JPX Series advances the modern golfers in every facet of play.

Original Penguin Unveils Summer Fall Collection for Men and Women

Original Penguin, a division of Perry Ellis International, is proud to announce the launch of its Summer/Fall 2024 Golf Collection for men and women. This collection combines timeless fashion with cutting-edge performance technology, ensuring golfers look and feel their best both on and off the course.

The Summer/Fall 2024 Golf Collection features a variety of innovative designs, fabrics, and technologies tailored to meet the needs of today’s golfers. Each piece is crafted with the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and style, drawing inspiration from the brand’s rich heritage while embracing contemporary trends. The collection includes performance polos, versatile outerwear, and stylish bottoms, all designed to provide maximum comfort and mobility.

Titleist GT Drivers and Fairway Woods FIRST LOOK - A Titleist GT2, GT3, and GT4 Fitting Review

Coming into my Titleist GT driver and fairway woods fitting I was probably more excited than any previous Titleist fitting I've had.  I told you all about all the new tech in the GT line of drivers and woods just over a week ago.  And the chance to finally hit these and see if they lived up to the hype had my adrenaline spiking.  Or so I thought.

The GT lineup actually overdelivered on the hype and my adrenaline continued to rise throughout my fitting.  And I'm not merely talking about liking one model more than the other.  All three GT driver models and both GT fairway wood models legitimately improved ball speed, distance, forgiveness, control, and playability.  There's also a more satisfying and livelier feel at impact with all GT drivers and fairway woods.

Duca del Cosma Positano Golf Shoes Review - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

It's been a little more than five years since I introduced many of you to the Duca del Cosma brand.  And nearly to a person every one of you has raved about Duca del Cosma, calling them some of the best golf shoes you've ever worn.

This guest review comes from Andrew (@Drew_Be_Do on X) and he says new Duca Positano are "luxurious, feel like I [am] wearing nothing on my feet, [and] the quality of other shoes "doesn't even compare to the Duca top quality."

New 100 Percent Waterproof Fabric Headlines New Apparel from Galvin Green

The latest hi-tech golf apparel collection being introduced today by premium brand Galvin Green includes the most innovative rain gear line-up headlined by a new fully waterproof PFC-free fabric offering a super soft feel and best-in-class stretch designed specifically with serious golfers in mind.

The new Part Two range of fully waterproof jackets and pants is spearheaded by four pieces crafted from the highly breathable Pertex® Shield Stretch fabric in a long-lasting three-layer construction, which includes the brand’s stretchiest ever jackets – the AMES and AMY for men and women golfers respectively.

Callaway Apparel Announces New 2024 Summer Fall Collection

Callaway® Apparel, developed by global fashion leader Perry Ellis International, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Summer/Fall 2024 Collection, designed to offer a perfect blend of performance, comfort, and style for both men and women golfers.

This latest collection embodies Callaway Apparel’s commitment to innovation and excellence, featuring state-of-the-art fabrics, modern designs, and vibrant colors that are set to redefine golf fashion.

Golf Pride Celebrates 75th Anniversary by Thanking Loyal Consumers and Partners

Golf Pride, an industry leader in innovation and golf performance equipment, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special offer to thank the golfers and retail partners who helped cement Golf Pride as one of the most trusted brands in golf.

For a limited time, anyone who purchases eight or more Golf Pride grips at participating retail locations is eligible to receive complimentary installation.

ECCO GOLF Sweeps Olympic Podium as All Three Medalists Wear ECCO Shoes

ECCO GOLF is delighted to announce that all three medalists in the Women’s Olympic Golf event competed in Hybrid ECCO GOLF shoes, marking a special moment for the brand.

ECCO GOLF ambassador Lydia Ko, wearing ECCO GOLF Tray, secured the gold medal with a birdie at the 72nd hole, adding a sparkling jewel in the crown of a truly spectacular career. Her Olympic gold adds to silver and bronze medals won at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, respectively. It also means that she is the latest player to enter the LPGA’s coveted Hall of Fame.

Club Champion Makes the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies

Club Champion has been named to the Inc. 5000 list, celebrating the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says new editor-in-cheif Mike Hofman. “To see all ofthe intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

Callaway Golf Announces New Apex Ai200, Apex Ai300, and Apex Ti Fusion Irons

Today Callaway Golf, one of the industry’s leaders in equipment design, performance, and innovation, has announced their new line of Apex Irons. 

This announcement is led by Apex Ai200 and Apex Ai300 offerings with performance that stands alone.  These are the only irons with a forged body and forged Ai Smart Face for distance, feel, and exceptional spin control.

New Zealand’s Lydia Ko Completes Gold Medal Mission at Paris Olympics

New Zealand’s Lydia Ko can now boast a complete set of Olympic medals after adding the missing gold medal to her collection Saturday at Le Golf National. Rounding out the podium were Germany’s Esther Henseleit with silver and China’s Xiyu Lin with bronze.

The 27-year-old Ko, who started the day tied for the lead, fired a 1-under 71 in the final round to finish at 10-under 278. Her lead stretched to as much as five shots after turning in 2-under 34, but she opened the door to the rest of the field following a double bogey at the par-4 13th. Ko rebounded with four straight pars before dropping a birdie at the last, not only securing the gold medal but also the elusive final point she needed to secure entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame.

FootJoy Pro SLX BOA Golf Shoes Review - PGAPappas Guest Review

This guest review is from Chuck (@chpar453 on twitter) on his new FootJoy Pro SLX BOA Golf Shoes.  Chuck won these shoes as a listener in my PGAPappas Podcast with BOA Senior Director of Biomechanics and Research, Dan Feeney

And suffice to say, Chuck likes these a lot.  Chuck says the Pro SLX are "the most stable golf shoes I have ever worn."  It was also his first time wearing BOA and he now says, "I will not wear another golf shoe without BOA going forward."

USGA Announces Tee Times for 124th U.S. Amateur Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship, Monday (Aug. 12) and Tuesday (Aug. 13), at 7,552-yard, par-72 Hazeltine National Golf Club and at 6,804-yard, par-70 Chaska Town Course, in Chaska, Minn.



The U.S. Amateur consists of 36 holes of stroke play on Aug. 12 and 13, after which the 312-player field will be reduced to the low 64 scorers. Six rounds of match play begin on Aug. 14and the championship concludes with a 36-hole championship match on Aug. 18, starting at 7:15 a.m. CDT. The U.S. Amateur champion receives a full exemption into the 2025 U.S. Open Championship, 2025 Open Championship, and a likely invitation to the 2025 Masters Tournament. 



Lydia Ko, Morgane Metraux Locked at the Top Ahead of Final Round at Paris Olympics

New Zealand’s Lydia Ko boosted her bid to complete the full set of Olympic medals as she moved into a share of the lead with Switzerland’s Morgane Metraux after the third round of the women’s golf competition.

The two-time major winner appeared set to hold the outright lead with one day to play until surprise act and playing partner Metraux produced an eagle at the par-five 18^th to join her at 9 under after 54 holes. 

Adidas Tour360 24 Golf Shoes Review - PGAPappas Guest Review

Here's another great guest review from a winner in my recent PGAPappas Adidas Golf Giveaway.  This one comes from Ty (@over7par on X) on his new Adidas Tour360 24 Golf Shoes.

Ty owns a lot of golf shoes so he's a bit of an expert by his own admission.  And he says the Tour360 24 might be "the best golf shoes he's ever worn."