Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Original Penguin Announced as Official Sponsor for CGX Top 25 Camps

College Golf Experience(CGX), the leading educational golf camp company exclusively endorsed by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), is proud to announce a new partnership with Original Penguin, the renowned lifestyle brand recognized for its timeless style and contemporary flair. Every player at upcoming CGX Top25 boys and girls camps will receive two Original Penguin polo shirts, an outerwear item, and a hat, with scripted daily outfits, just like college golfers and professionals.

“Original Penguin is thrilled to partner with College Golf Experience and provide our iconic apparel to the next generation of players,” stated Brad Holder, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Perry Ellis International. “This collaboration is a perfect fit, as we continue to blend style, performance, and tradition in a way that resonates with aspiring athletes. We look forward to supporting these young golfers on their journey, both on and off the course.”

World Number One Scottie Scheffler Headlines 2024 Hero World Challenge Field

Following the commitment deadline, initial player commitments for the 2024 Hero World Challenge were announced today. Hosted by Tiger Woods, the 2024 edition of the tournament returns to Albany, Bahamas, December 5-8.

This year’s field features five of the top 10 players in the world (as of the eligibility date), including World No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler, the tournament’s defending champion who won Olympic Gold in Paris in August, and 2016 event champion Hideki Matsuyama. Nine members of the United States’ victorious 2024 Presidents Cup team and three members of the International team (Matsuyama, Sungjae Im and Tom Kim) will compete at Albany.

TOC Summerlin Winner Plays Graphite Design Tour AD

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the Shriners Children’s Open held at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-7 X-Stiff wood shaft in his Titleist TS2 #3 15° Fairway metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-95 X-Stiff hybrid shaft in his Titleist TS2 19° Hybrid.

The champion claimed his 3rd PGA Tour win after posting a score of 64, 65, 66, 67 for a total score of 22 under par.

Honma Golf Launches Tour World 767 Collection

Honma Golf, the leader in beautifully crafted performance golf equipment, proudly announces the T//World 767 collection. The Honma team of engineers and Takumi (Expert Craftsmen) have created this array of models to cater to players of all abilities, ensuring that any golfer can find a perfectly matched set of clubs in the TW767 line.

Honma’s TW767 consists of three expertly crafted drivers, a fairway woods collection, hybrids, and four sets of irons designed to optimize performance benefits.

Monday, October 14, 2024

25 Years of Innovation: New Pro V1 and Pro V1x Launch on PGA TOUR

A quarter-century of breakthrough golf ball innovation continues this week in Las Vegas with the introduction of the new 2025 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls on the PGA TOUR – marking the start to year No. 25 for the game’s most trusted and best-selling golf ball models.  


It was in October of 2000, at the PGA TOUR’s Invensys Classic in Las Vegas, that the original Pro V1 was first made available to play in competition. Forty-seven players – including the eventual champion, Billy Andrade – made the immediate move to Pro V1 that week.

Fujikura Celebrates 30th Anniversary in U.S.

Fujikura Composites America proudly celebrates it’s 30thAnniversary.

Marking three decades of innovation, performance and dominance in the golf shaft industry.

Perry Ellis International Announces Former NFL Star QB Matt Ryan as Brand Ambassador for Original Penguin and PGA Tour Apparel

Perry Ellis International proudly announces the signing of Matt Ryan, former Pro-Bowl quarterback, NFL MVP, current CBS Sports analyst and recent inductee into The Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor, as the newest brand ambassador for Original Penguin and PGA TOUR Apparel. This collaboration brings together a legendary athlete and two iconic brands.

The partnership between Perry Ellis International and Ryan, known for his leadership both on and off the field, underscores the alignment of values between the brands. As a brand ambassador, Ryan will bring his charisma, dedication, and passion for both sports and style to Original Penguin and PGA TOUR Apparel.

Scottsdale National Golf Club to Host Commander in Chief’s Cup

Scottsdale National Golf Club® in Scottsdale, Arizona, made a game-changing gesture by offering its world-class private courses to host the prestigious annual Commander-in-Chief’s Cup presented by Callaway. This act of goodwill came in the turmoil of the impending Hurricane Milton, which threatened to disrupt the tournament’s original venue, the Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida.

The Commander-in-Chief’s Cup is a highly anticipated event that showcases the talents of collegiate golf teams from the United States Military Academy® (USMA), the United States Naval Academy (USNA), and the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). In light of the impending storm, the tournament organizers faced the daunting task of finding a new, safe location to accommodate these esteemed service academy golf teams on extremely short notice.

Srixon Staffer Jerry Kelly Claims Victory at SAS Championship

Jerry Kelly, a longtime member of the Srixon team, emerged victorious at the SAS Championship on Sunday, securing his first victory of the year and first in two years. With this win, Kelly now has 12 PGA TOUR Champions victories under his belt.

Battling a wrist injury and rheumatoid arthritis throughout the year, Kelly was able to break through and win with a closing 5-under 67 to capture the SAS Championship by one stroke and finish at 13-under 203.

Graphite Design Tour AD-VF Wins PGA Tour Champions SAS

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA TOUR Champions SAS Championship held at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD VF-6 X-Stiff wood shaft in his Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Driver and a Graphite Design Tour AD CQ-7 X-Stiff wood shaft in his Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke fairway metal wood.  The veteran player claimed his 12th PGA TOUR Champions win after shooting a 3-day score of 13 under par.

Additionally, on the Japan Men’s JGTO Tour circuit, the winner of the Japan Open Golf Championship was playing multiple Graphite Design Tour AD shafts in his clubs.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Club Champion Offers 20% Bonus Cards for Limited Time

Club Champion, the nation’s top custom golf club fitter, is excited to announce a limited time promotion in time for the fall golf season. Now through October 14, 2024, customers who purchase gift cards will receive a 20% bonus card valid through the end of the year.

“The holiday gift-giving season is around the corner,” said Club Champion founder, Nick Sherburne. “Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the bonus card offer for the golfer in your life who is looking to experience the Club Champion difference.”

Duca Del Cosma Introduces Bold New Cool Season Boots and Shoes

Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is ramping up its popular “Cool Season” golf collection with bold new boots and shoes for golfers looking to extend their season and impress both on and off the course in the cooler months.

Using the most premium materials, the brand has elevated its waterproof boot lineup with two lightweight designs and three new winter-ready colors applied to some best-selling models. This comprehensive Cool Season collection, available starting today, features 18 distinctive options boasting ultra-modern golf shoe technologies to deliver top performance.

NEWTON GOLF Annoinces Advanced Newton Motion Shafts for High Speed Players

NEWTON GOLF Company (Nasdaq: SPGC) (“NEWTON GOLF” or the “Company”), a technology-forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products including putters, golf shafts, golf grips, and other golf-related accessories, announces the release of its latest innovation – the advanced Newton Motion shafts designed specifically for golfers with higher swing speeds.

Building on the success of the original Newton Motion shafts, which feature a flex system ranging from the most flexible shaft at 1-dot to the stiffest at 6-dots, the new driver and fairway woods shafts extend the flex scale with the introduction of 6.5-dot and 7-dot options.

Remembering Payne Stewart

Unbelievably, it’s been 25 years since the golf world lost Payne Stewart, who was not only an outstanding golfer but an incredibly kind and giving person.

Stewart’s family, including wife Tracey, daughter Chelsea, and son Aaron, have been active in keeping his memory alive through the Payne Stewart Family Foundation, the Payne Stewart Award, children’s camps, golf ventures and most recently, the launch of The Payne Stewart Collection of apparel, designed to celebrate Payne’s style and flair.

Friday, October 4, 2024

Bushnell Holiday Gifts For the Golfer in Your Life

With the holidays quickly approaching, golfers begin to realize the golf season is coming to an end.

And what better way to make the golfer in your life excited for next season than a holiday gift that will push them through the cold winter months thinking about their next round.

Fripp Island Golf & Beach Completes Multi-Million Dollar Ocean Point Golf Links Renovation

Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort today announced the completion of an extensive multi-million dollar renovation of its acclaimed Ocean Point golf course, led by the Dye Designs Group (DDG) to modernize the original George Cobb layout. The course is now reopen for member and Resort guest play.

Since opening in 1964, Ocean Point Golf Links has long stood out as a premier seaside course, featuring five holes with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and celebrated for its small, well-bunkered greens and sweeping Lowcountry vistas. To deliver an elevated playing experience, every hole on the course was given a significant design upgrade. The result has dramatically improved the visual appeal and playing experience, further elevating its attraction for members of the Fripp Island Club and stay-and-play Resort guests.

Harbor Shores Named 2024 Michigan Golf Course of the Year

The Jack Nicklaus Signature design course at Harbor Shores Resort has been named the 2024 Michigan Golf Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA).

“I think this is one of the biggest honors a golf facility can receive in the state of Michigan,” said Josh Doxtator, PGA General Manager at the resort. “Harbor Shores has been the catalyst for the community and honors like this continue to prove that point and tell our story.”

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Cobra Golf Introduces KING Black Edition Tour, CB, and MB Players Irons with Unmatched Durable Black Finish

COBRA Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, today introduced the new KING BLACK EDITION TOUR and KING BLACK EDITION CB and MB irons.

Aimed at more advanced players, the three ultra-premium forged iron designs cover the full spectrum of advanced golfers who value premium feel and shot shaping ability.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Harbour Town Golf Links to Undergo Restoration in 2025

Harbour Town Golf Links — currently ranked No. 27 among Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Courses in the U.S. and No. 5 on its list of Best Courses in South Carolina — is readying for an extensive restoration project. The course will close on May 5, 2025, and reopen in November 2025.

Originally designed by renowned architect Pete Dye and assisted by Jack Nicklaus, Harbour Town has been the home of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing since it opened in 1969.

Schools Unveiled for Second Bridgestone HBCU Invitational

The PGA TOUR and Bridgestone Americas today unveiled the field for the second Bridgestone HBCU Invitational, a 54-hole team and individual stroke play event at Laurel Springs Country Club in Suwanee, Georgia.

The tournament, set for October 24 and 25, is an element of the Bridgestone Collegiate Development Program, part of the PGA TOUR’s Pathway to Progression, which aims to achieve greater diversity in golf through increased focus on developing talent from diverse and historically underrepresented groups.