NGF Short Game: Golf’s Multi Billion Dollar Investment

Full tee sheets and the financial health of America’s golf courses can attest to that.  In our “crystal ball,” we just can’t see a domestic golf course building boom in our future (land in or near population centers is too scarce and expensive). 

However, relative to previous periods of golf supply expansion, we have seen a modest uptick in the development and construction of new golf courses. The new tracks are disproportionately high-end private and resort courses, many of them special enough to justify their “destination” status.

Enjoy Championship Golf in Ponte Vedra Beach

Ponte Vedra Beach has a rich tradition of championship golfing, including world-famous courses and hidden gems. 

Experience the beautiful coastal scenery of the Ponte Vedra golf scene at TPC® Sawgrass, home to 36 holes of championship golf on two meticulously maintained courses. 

Todd Eckenrode Origins Golf Design Completes Renovation of Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club

Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design has completed an incredibly successful $23,000,000 renovation of the Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, a project which commenced construction in April of 2023. 

The renovation has been called “transformative” by many and is a complete re-imagining of the entire course. The golf course fully opened in late September to overwhelming acclaim.

PXG Shows Unwavering Commitment to Military and Veteran Community with Game Changing Initiatives

PXG, a proud veteran-owned golf and apparel company, is excited to announce a series of impactful initiatives this November to honor and support our military heroes.

This year, PXG® will collaborate with Semper Fi & America’s® Fund (The Fund) and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation® in the Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign. This initiative aims to support service members, veterans, and military families by matching donations made to The Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10 million through the end of the year.

Duca del Cosma Becomes Sponsor of The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican

Duca del Cosma is doing its part to celebrate women’s golf by supporting The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican LPGA Tour event, to be held November 13-17 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.

The luxury Italian golf fashion brand, whose women’s golf shoes offer technical excellence as well as dazzling style on the course, will be a sponsor of the event that brings the world’s greatest professional women golfers – including Duca Ambassadors Georgia Hall, Polly Mack and recent LPGA Tour winner Jasmine Suwannapura– to the Tampa-Clearwater area for the penultimate event of the 2024 LPGA schedule.

Iliac Golf Partners with RepSpark to Streamline Custom Production Exleroence

iliac Golf, renowned for its high-quality, custom-made golf apparel and leather goods, has partnered with RepSpark, the leading provider of digital solutions for B2B wholesale e-commerce.

The goal of this partnership is to enhance iliac Golf’s B2B operations to continue its mission of providing exceptional customer service, rapid production, and bespoke craftsmanship to elite golf clubs and discerning customers worldwide.

Galvin Green Highlights Progress in Sustainable Golf Wear

Leading high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green is marking its latest progress on the topic of sustainability to help shape a greener and brighter future for the game as the third edition of Sustainable Golf Week gets underway.

Having become an Innovation Partner to the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf almost three years ago, Galvin Green has stepped up its market leading efforts on sustainability in the golf apparel sector by mapping out garment components to provide more transparency across the supply chain, expanding its list of nominated suppliers, as well as implementing key UN Global Goals – all of which are outlined in the brand’s latest Sustainability Review.

FlightScope Launches My FlightScope Story Giving You Chance to Win Cash Prizes

FlightScope, the global leader and pioneer in tracking and analyzing sports performance data, is pleased to announce the launch of the “My FlightScope Story” social media campaign, inviting golfers of all levels to share their unique experiences with FlightScope products throughout November. 

This initiative aims to celebrate the diverse journeys of golfers and highlight the impact of FlightScope technology on their games.

Galvin Green Unites Golf and Streetwear in New Collection

Leading high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green is aiming to attract more fashion-conscious golfers with the launch of an all-new CONCEPT sub collection, featuring a host of contemporary designs that unite golf and street wear style.

Designed to offer a new dimension of versatile golf clothing, Galvin Green CONCEPT // The introduction is comprised of 14 distinctive garments and accessories in refreshing patterns and colors without compromising on the renowned Galvin Green technical performance benefits.

Club Champion Gift Card Sale

A Club Champion gift card is the perfect gift for the serious golfers in your life.

You’ll be giving them an unforgettable experience and the gift of lower scores. Available for use at all club champion locations on fitting fees, equipment, and other services. Unsure what denomination makes sense?

LAB Golf DF3 Putter Review

Let me start off by saying I’m legit shocked how much I like the LAB Golf DF3 putter.

Not because I didn’t expect to. In fact it was a top-3 putter for me at a recent Club Champion putter fitting.  At my fitting however I couldn’t get past the unconventional looks and went with a traditional blade.

Foresight Sports and Volition America’s Partner Up to Design New Custom QuadMAX Launch Monitor

Foresight Sports, a Revelyst brand and the leader in premium optical launch monitor and golf simulation technology, is proud to announce its partnership with Volition America, a movement dedicated to celebrating American patriotism through innovative apparel and accessories. Together, Foresight Sports and Volition America have created a custom edition of the QuadMAX launch monitor, paying tribute to U.S. military veterans and embodying the spirit of giving back. This collaboration is a testament to both companies’ shared values of excellence, patriotism, and unity.

The Foresight Sports x Volition America QuadMAX Launch Monitor Collaboration will be available starting Nov.11 at Foresightsports.com/Volition for $19,999 MSRP. As a special Veterans Day offer, consumers purchasing during the first week of sale will receive a complimentary Bushnell Golf Tour V5 Patriot Pack laser rangefinder.

TrackMan Launches NEXT Golf Tour Season Three

In today’s golf world, where exploding purses and made-for-TV spectacles benefit players who are already superstars, the NEXT Golf Tour offers a sharp contrast: This is a place for grinders chasing their pro golf dreams, competing on the same courses anyone can play at any Trackman-powered indoor golf center.

Following an exciting sophomore season last winter, Trackman has announced the return of the NEXT Golf Tour for Season 3. Round 1 tees off on December 11, with sign-ups opening on Nov. 27 at NEXTGolfTour.com.

THIRD EYE BLIND to Perform at 2025 PGA Show

Award-winning American rock band THIRD EYE BLIND was announced today as the headline artist for the second annual PGA Show Winter Jam, an after-hours concert experience, on Thursday evening, January 23, 2025, in the concert lounge of THE | RETREAT, located in Hall E of the Orange County Convention Center. 

Registered PGA Show attendees will receive complimentary admission to enjoy performances by headliner THIRD EYE BLIND and opening acts Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe and DJ Spencer Ludwig. Doors open at the conclusion of exhibit hall hours, beginning at 6 p.m. with the concert starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert is not open to the public.

Bridgestone Golf Collab with Period Correct Celebrates Golf and Car Culture

Bridgestone Golf today announced a collaboration with fashion car culture brand Period Correct on the launch of a limited-edition golf and lifestyle apparel collection. The premium DRIVE capsule of unisex shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more is available now exclusively at BridgestoneGolf.com.

 

Period Correct’s position as a car culture fashion brand that focuses on automotive nostalgia and timeless aesthetics made it a natural partner for a collaboration with Bridgestone Golf, whose parent company has been a leader in the automotive category for nearly 100 years. Specifically, the exclusive collection celebrates vintage Bridgestone advertising campaigns that connect the company’s influence in both car and golf culture. 

Stitch Golf Unveils First-Ever Golf Shoe: SL Pace

Stitch Golf, a leader in premium golf apparel, bags and accessories, is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated first golf shoe: SL Pace.  Crafted to elevate both performance and comfort on the course, this meticulously engineered shoe marries luxurious full-grain leather with advanced design features, making it the ultimate choice for golfers seeking style, durability, and functionality. 

“We’re thrilled to introduce the SL Pace, engineered with the same passion and attention to detail that defines all Stitch products,” said Brad King, CEO of Stitch Golf. “Our customers demand products that blend style with high performance, and this shoe does just that, offering unparalleled comfort, durability, and stability to help golfers look and feel their best on the course.”

Vokey Design WedgeWorks Introduces K* Lob Wedge

The Vokey Design WedgeWorks K* lob wedge, a popular grind on Tour with some of the game’s best players, is now available for the first time through WedgeWorks. The grind is ideal for the player with a neutral to shallow attack angle who plays on a variety of turf conditions. 

Like all Vokey Design grinds, K* is a product of the collaboration between Master Craftsman Bob Vokey, Vokey Tour Representative Aaron Dill and the best players in the world. The K* Grind originated from player requests to modify the sole of the popular Low Bounce K Grind lob wedge. Instead of the full, smooth sole of the K Grind, the sole of the K* Grind features a steeper pre-wear on the leading edge along with heel, toe and trailing edge relief.   

Arccos Releases Annual Golfer Driving Distance Relort

Arccos, the leader in AI-powered golf performance tracking and the official game tracker of the PGA TOUR, today announced the release of its annual Distance Report, showcasing insights drawn from the company’s unrivaled on-course dataset that includes more than 1 billion total shots and 180 million driver shots from male and female golfers.

This latest report explores data captured in 2023, a year in which Arccos saw nearly 4 million rounds played with its award-winning system by hundreds of thousands of golfers in 162 countries. For that period, the average driving distance for men was 225.0 yards, while women averaged 178.1 yards.

PXG Launches Exclusive Apparel Pop-Up Store within Scottsdale Fashion Square’s Luxury Wing

PXG is proud to unveil its first-ever PXG Apparel Pop-Up at the prestigious Scottsdale Fashion Square. Located within the luxury wing of the mall, this fashion-forward retail experience will open its doors on November 1, 2024, and run through April 2025. The brand-new specialty store invites customers to discover PXG’s elevated, trend-driven apparel and accessories collections in a modern, sleekly designed dynamic space.

While PXG has three standalone retail stores in the Greater Phoenix Area and 25 stores in total across the U.S., this marks a game-changing moment for the brand—the company’s inaugural apparel and accessories only destination.

Grass Clippings Rolling Hills Opens New Toptracer Range

Grass Clippings Rolling Hills in Tempe, Ariz. officially opened its new Toptracer Range, an outdoor, technology-driven, hospitality-focused entertainment and practice location on November 1st. The Range opening coincides with the reopening of Grass Clippings’ 18-hole golf course from overseed to day and night-time play. 

Toptracer Range allows golfers to play virtual games, see their shots traced, compete against friends and receive instant feedback on distance and clubhead speed. The fully lit Toptracer Range is open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight with hitting bays available to rent by the hour (includes unlimited golf balls) or medium and large buckets of practice balls are available for purchase for shorter practice sessions.