Atlanta Athletic Club Names Karen Raisch-Siegel as Director of Athletics

The Atlanta Athletic Club (AAC) has named Karen Raisch-Siegel as Director of Athletics.

Originally from Florida, Raisch-Siegel has spent the past 24 years in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, where she successfully managed a large fitness center associated with the Southwest General Health Center. Her 20 years of experience as Executive Director of the 85,000 square-foot fitness center, she oversaw 65 team members and over 5,300 members. Her responsibilities included managing all aspects of business operations, including budgets, fitness and wellness programing, member and team member retention, branding, as well as fitness and aquatic facility maintenance.

Titleist 2025 Pro V1x and Pro V1 Ball Review

I've had the chance to play the new 2025 Titleist Pro V1x and Pro V1 balls now for about one month.  I told all of you back when I received these that I'd be putting them through the wringer.  And I did.

I hit comparative chips and pitches with wedges from 75 yards and in.  I also hit full swing iron shots from about 150 yards out.  And of course off the tee with driver.  Here's how the new 2025 Pro V1x performs and compares to the new Pro V1 as well as how each of these new 2025 balls perform and compare to the last gen (2023) Pro V1x and Pro V1.  A lot to unwrap here, so let's get right into it.

Horseshoe Bay Resort Announces Winter Holiday Festivities

Travelers are welcome to come experience the splendor of the holiday season at Horseshoe Bay Resort, the premier golf resort destination in the Central Texas Hill Country and part of the Crescent Hotels & ResortsLatitudes collection, which continues its tradition of seasonal signature events with its upcoming slate of Winter Wonderland festivities. 

To kick off the holidays in style, the resort will host its third annual Holiday Tree Lighting of its giant 50-ft tall Christmas tree from 5 pm to 8 pm on November 30th in the center of our Live Oak Lawn. Guests will enjoy the music and mesmerizing synchronized lights.

Concert Golf Partners Acquires The Georgia Club

Concert Golf Partners has acquired The Georgia Club—an iconic Peach State private club—from Pan Pacific Fairway V, the owner of the surrounding upscale community.

Located near the University of Georgia—and about an ho ur from Atlanta—The Georgia Club is known for its beautiful traditional southern architecture, set amongst the picturesque, rolling hills of Northeast Georgia, where members “Experience Athens Golf at Its Finest.”

Indoor Golf Shop Reveals Early Access to Black Friday and Cyber Monday Offers on Simulators and Launch Monitors

Today’s indoor golf simulator technology brings the dream – or at least the possibility – of playing golf every day to life with stunning realism and immersive practice, play and game improvement features. 

The Indoor Golf Shop (TIGS), the leading manufacturer of indoor golf equipment and home to the largest selection of residential and commercial indoor golf products online, is offering early access to its unprecedented Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers.

The LPGA Tour CME Group Tour Championship Headlines NBC Sports Live Golf Coverage Across NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel this Week

The LPGA Tour CME Group Tour Championship headlines NBC Sports’ live golf coverage across NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel this week, as Nelly Korda looks to close out her impressive 2024 campaign with one more victory.

This week’s live coverage includes the RSM Classic – the final event of the 2024 PGA TOUR season – as well as events on the DP World Tour and Asian Tour.

New Enhancementa to 2025 PGA Show Demo Day Brings Added Excitement

Thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals will experience new event programming in health and wellness, club fitting and golf range operations while exclusively testing the latest equipment and technology from top golf brands during the PGA Show Demo Day—the world’s largest professional outdoor demo day—on January 21, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.

More than 70 golf manufacturers will offer hands-on testing of their newest innovations at the expansive circular range and 42-acre practice facility at Orange County National Golf Center (OCN). This year’s immersive day-long event combines the highly popular hands-on testing with interactive programming across a wide range of significant growth sectors in golf. Additionally, PGA Show’s Demo Day will once again feature coaching workshops and live demonstrations led by top PGA of America Coaches and PGA TOUR professionals.

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa Winter Warmth Packages Available Now

Winter is coming. But you can escape the cold and enjoy championship golf to beat the winter blues.

The JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa’s winter warmth “Fore The Love Of Golf” Stay Package is great for the entire family and golf buddy trips alike.

LPGA Makes Historic Return to Utah for Inaugural Black Desert Championship

The LPGA Tour will make its long-awaited return to Utah with the inaugural Black Desert Championship, set to take place May 1-4, 2025, the LPGA officially announced today. 

In a commitment to elevate the tournament experience, Black Desert Resort has partnered with Utah-based SkyWest Airlines to provide complimentary private charter flights for all players and one guest traveling from the previous week’s tournament site. 

Tour AD VF Claims Victory at Dunlop Phoenix

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the JGTO Dunlop Phoenix Tournament held at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki, Japan was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD VF-6 X-Stiff flex Wood shaft in his Srixon Driver.  

The champion collected his fourth professional golf global tour win after shooting a 4-day score of 66, 62, 65, 69 for a total of 22 under par to win the tournament by 4 strokes.

Bettinardi Golf Unveils New 2025 Putter Line

Bettinardi Golf, leader in precision-milled putters and inventor of one- piece milling technology, is excited to announce its 2025 production putter lines: the Queen B and Antidote series. 

These collections continue Bettinardi’s tradition of blending

LAB Golf Unveils OZ1 Putter Collection

L.A.B. Golf, renowned for pioneering Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) technology, is excited to announce the launch of the OZ.1 putter collection. 

OZ.1 will be available in two models: OZ.1i that features the company’s first putter face insert, and OZ.1, which uses an all-aluminum construction.

The Battlefield at the Resort Named Top 25 Public Access Par-3 Course

Oklahoma’s premier waterfront golf and outdoor recreation destination, proudly announces The Battlefield Par-3 Course at the resort has been named among Golfweek‘s “Best Top 25 Public-Access Short, Par-3 and Non-Traditional Courses.” 

The Battlefield, designed by Tom Clark and Kevin Atkinson, makes its debut on the list tied for 13th with a host of courses from other famed destinations around the country.

Agustin Piza Selected to Design Series of Golf Holes for TGL Presented by SoFi

Pizá Golf, acclaimed worldwide for its leading-edge architecture and golf course designs, is excited to share that its founder, Agustin “Augie” Pizá, was selected to design a series of golf holes for TGL presented by SoFi. The innovative golf league, created by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Mike McCarley of TMRW Sports, combines cutting-edge technology with teams of top PGA TOUR players for weekly two-hour prime time matches starting in January.

TGL presented by SoFi features six teams of top PGA TOUR players competing in a season-long, fast-paced competition that brings golf to prime time on Mondays and Tuesdays. Using a mix of technology throughout SoFi Center’s field of play, teams will face off in two-hour matches across 15 custom-designed holes in a hybrid of virtual and real-life action. 

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas Announces Direct Flights from Miami to La Romania

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – one of GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World” and the Caribbean’s leading luxury destinations – announces a new daily flight from Miami International Airport to La Romana Airport, and vice-versa, through American Airlines starting on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Fresh off celebrating their 50th Anniversary, the celebrated seaside resort is poised to become even more accessible than ever before. The Dominican Republic has seen a major boom in post-pandemic travel and its leading destination wants to help make traveling to them as seamless as possible. This American Airlines flight will join Sunwing in Canada that already operates a direct flight from Toronto into La Romana and will soon begin non-stops from Montreal on Nov. 30 as well.

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Trophy Handcrafted by Malcolm DeMille

That makes three! Congratulations to Nelly Korda on her third victory at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, and her seventh title of 2024. It was a close competition until the 11th hole when Korda began to pull away from her competitors. 

Korda went into the 18th with a 3-stroke lead, finished strong and earned her third ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Cup handcrafted by prominent sculptor and artisan Malcolm DeMille.

Five Iron Golf Announces Exciting Holiday Deals

Five Iron Golf is celebrating the holiday season with incredible golf offers, including discounted Swing Evaluation, a brand-new Intro to Golf lesson, and up to 25% off lesson packages, alongside exclusive gift card bonuses and weekly giveaways featuring custom equipment, luxury travel, and more. From avid golfers looking to refine their skills to those just starting out, Five Iron Golf has something for every golfer this holiday season.

With nearly 30 locations across the U.S. and international destinations in Dubai, Australia, Singapore, and India, Five Iron Golf has built a reputation for redefining the indoor golf experience. Backed by Enlightened Hospitality Investments, the investment group founded by renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer, Five Iron Golf blends cutting-edge technology, world-class hospitality, and engaging social experiences, making it the ultimate destination for golfers, nightlife enthusiasts, and partygoers alike.

Evnroll Kicks Off Holiday Season With Special Package

Evnroll, the award-winning putter line featuring patented ‘SweetFace’ Technology, launches a Holiday Package running from December 1 through December 31, 2024. During the promotion, every Neo Classic ER2 Triple Black putter purchase will include a Birdie Town tote, towel and ball marker for free! ($80 value.)

“The holidays are approaching quickly and it’s not too early to start shopping for the golfer in your life,” said Greg Sabella, Vice President of Global Marketing at Evnroll. “You can’t go wrong with our award-winning Neo Classic ER2 putter. The stunning Triple Black version is a limited edition and when combined with our popular Birdie Town accessories, it makes a memorable gift.”

Cleveland Golf Introduces All New Halo XL Lite Fairway Woods

Designed with the needs of avid golfers in mind, the all-new HALO XL Lite Fairway Woods from CLEVELAND GOLF offer moderate swing speed players a long-game option to achieve maximum distance with ease, in a gently modified version from the standard HALO XL Fairway Woods.

The HALO XL Lite Fairway Woods feature a lighter clubhead, increased loft, and modified internal weighting, all working together to help players generate more speed in their swings and achieve greater distance.

Cleveland Golf Introduces HiBore XL Drivers: A Modern Take on An Iconic Design

CLEVELAND GOLF  announces the return of one of their most iconic designs, with the all-new HiBore XL Drivers. With this latest release, the company is bringing back a beloved classic with a modern twist. 

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Cleveland Golf optimized the new design to create its unique, triangular chassis, while enhancing forgiveness and maximizing distance for the brands most forgiving Driver ever.