Golf is a bit unusual in that the dream scenario for many serious players is having your favorite course, grass freshly cut, and no other players on the property. That’s a fantasy not well-aligned to the success of the business.
The reality is that a greater number of golfers have played more rounds over the past several years and this means U.S. golf courses – broadly speaking — are busier than ever.
It's the simplest and slowest swing we make in golf. The distance between starting point and destination is the shortest of any shot we take. Yet put a putter in someone's hands and too often we become something like Mayhem from the Allstate commercials. That's where a putter fitting at Club Champion comes into play.
Using a putter that doesn't fit your swing creates a laundry list of problems. Your ball skids, your ball rolls off line, your ball comes up short or blows past the hole. But get fit for a putter at Club Champion that works for you and not against you? All of a sudden you're Daniel-San catching flies with chopsticks on the greens.
When Callaway released their new Apex Ai200 and Ai300 irons along with the Apex Ti Fusion irons they not only raised the bar on Apex performance, they also evolved the entire Apex line to a place where every player and every skill level will now benefit from Apex craftsmanship, feel, and technology.
This review will focus on how Ai200 improves over the Apex 21, on the comparative performance of the Ai200 and Ai300 irons, and also an interesting comparison between Ai200 and Apex Pro 24. I'll also touch on the versatility of entire Apex line and why that makes Apex destined for greatness.
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.
Legendary pro golfer John Daly leaned on his experience when he helped redesign the former Mason City Country Club, and now he’s had a chance to see how his ideas have come to life.
Amid the improvements made to the course over the past two years, now under new ownership and named the Legacy Golf Course at the 19, Daly’s influence will forever be known through new “Daly Tees” – expert-level tees set back an additional distance on several holes. Holes with Daly Tees now pose an additional challenge for long ball hitters by stretching the distance of the hole up to 585 yards.
The resort’s 18-hole championship golf course, designed by renowned golf architect Ron Kirby, recently debuted at No. 72 on Golfweek’s 2024 “Top 100 International Courses” list. This prestigious recognition affirms Apes Hill’s commitment to providing an exceptional experience for both residents and visitors.
Golf enthusiasts at Apes Hill are treated to a course that not only challenges their skills but also offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Perched 1,000 feet above sea level within 475 acres of natural terrain, the course is a masterpiece of design and sustainability.
Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric caddy brand, is blazing a trail by supporting a rapidly growing list of golf clubs and resorts across North America with an extra income stream through its reliable and game-changing electric caddy rental fleets.
With an increasing number of golfers now choosing to walk around the course, the award-winning Motocaddy products are the ‘most satisfying’ way to transport clubs around the course, with around half of owners wishing they’d made the switch sooner according to independent research*.
Longtime Srixon staffer Keegan Bradley captured his first win of the season at the BMW Championship on Sunday, propelling himself up 46 spots in the FedExCup rankings. This triumph marks Bradley’s seventh career PGA TOUR title and second at this event.
Despite being the last man in the field at the BMW Championship, Bradley quickly found himself at the top of the leaderboard after an impressive 6-under 66 on Thursday and never let up.
PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, the renowned luxury Japanese golf club manufacturer, has partnered with Pro’s Choice Shafts, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Graphite Design Inc.
The alliance unites two leading golf component companies to collectively provide the best performing golf equipment on the market today.
Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf announced today it will open its first venue in Iowa, Topgolf Des Moines, on Sept. 6.
This is Topgolf’s 101st global outdoor venue.
Tamarack Resort has unveiled the Osprey Meadows 18-hole championship golf course, following a renovation by Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II) and highlighted by a unique 19th Gambler’s Hole.
While mountain, meadow and lake views remain, the resort and the original course architects from RTJ II reimagined the layout to enhance the playability for members and resort golfers. The course’s picturesque terrain spans lake, streams, meadows, and wetlands, flanked by aspens and stately ponderosa pines.
The new PXG® AllanTMPutter is a marvel of modern engineering, putting the laws of physics in motion with the introduction of Zero Torque BalanceTMTechnology.
This game-changing design, supported by an innovative multi-material, S COR filled, hollow body construction and Precision Weighting Technology, delivers unmatched stability with the eye-catching look and feel of a modern PXG mallet putter.
East Lake Golf Club, renowned for its historic significance and contributions to the community, is thrilled to announce its grand reopening following an extensive course restoration by designer Andrew Green.
This landmark event marks a pivotal moment in the club’s storied history and paves the way for a vibrant future for the club, the membership and the surrounding East Lake neighborhood.
Bobby Jones Links (BJL), the golf industry’s leading client-centric, boutique management company, proudly announces that it is now managing Granite Falls, N.C.’s The Silos at Granada Farms. The 1976 Tom Jackson-designed layout that sits on rolling countryside in the Foothills of North Carolina presents risk and reward shot making opportunities for golfers of all skill levels.
“Bobby Jones Links embraces a direct, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to managing golf properties that is helping us scale more effectively as we improve the guest experience at this property,” said Silos Owner Brandon Lee, who also owns the nearby BJL-managed Player’s Ridge Golf Course. “Having two courses in close proximity means we are able to make a noticeable difference in the day-to-day experience for our members and guests as we optimally utilize our equipment, staff, and resources. BJL brings a depth of knowledge that helps us put goals and ideas into action plans. When it comes to breathing new life and a stronger, more vibrant culture to a property, BJL’s seasoned perspective is very valuable.”
Dye Designs Group (DDG) – proud contributor to the Dye family’s golf course architecture legacy for more than 30 years – has completed the redesign of four new holes on the Copper Creek Golf Course at Colorado’s Copper Mountain Resort.
Holes 12 through 15 were completely reimagined by Cynthia Dye McGarey, DDG’s principal architect, and her son, Matt McGarey, the firm’s senior design associate. The project brief also included repositioning tee boxes on the 16th hole and creation of a new back tee on No. 18. Copper Creek, originally designed by Pete and Perry Dye, opened for play in 1986.
The PGA TOUR FedExCup champion will be crowned at the TOUR Championship this weekend.
The top 30 players in the standings compete in the final event of the season at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga., Thursday-Sunday across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock.
Club Car®, a leading manufacturer of golf, utility, and personal transportation vehicles, and Tommy Bahama, the iconic lifestyle brand known for its relaxed sophistication, are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated “Tommy Bahama x Club Car Special Edition Onward Car” is now available for ordering.
This exclusive collaboration brings together the best of two beloved brands. These special edition Onward vehicles are built with the quality, reliability and safety Club Car is known to build while showcasing the vibrant, island-inspired lifestyle that Tommy Bahama embodies for every adventure.
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.
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.
