Bridgestone Golf Partners with Pabst Blue Ribbon Celebrating 180th Anniversary

Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, today announced a new collaboration with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. The collaboration, which celebrates the 180thanniversary of Pabst Blue Ribbon’s creation in 1844, includes a limited-edition Bridgestone TOUR B X dozen box as well as a limited-edition golf towel complete with both Pabst and Bridgestone logos.  

“We are proud to be associated with such a historic American brand,” said Dan Murphy, President of Bridgestone Golf. “Both Pabst Brewing Company and Bridgestone Golf manufacture in the USA, and both believe strongly in American craftsmanship. This is a collaboration rooted in celebrating American manufacturing.”

Letters from Santa DAY 2 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway: Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized Laser Rangefinder

Santa is always full of surprises.  And I'm not just talking about what he's including in DAY 2 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway.  I knew Santa had a pretty decorated amateur golf career.  But I didn't know about all the awards he won.  And I certainly didn't know he also was a Private Investigator and Game Show Host.  I'll let him tell you all about it in his letter below.

Santa told me his game has gone next level since he started using the Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized Laster Rangefinder.  Apparently gave it a shot after reading my review and hasn't looked back.  He requested we include it for DAY 2 and that's good enough for me.

PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas JingleBAM DAY 2 Giveaway: FULL Set of (11) Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve Iron Shafts

By now you know these are one of my absolute favorite shafts to play in my irons.  And I'm in good company.  The Aerotech SteelFiber shafts also have more PGA Tour wins than any graphite iron shafts in history, and are used by many players (including World No. 1 Nelly Korda).

And so for DAY 2 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway let's roll out a FULL Set of (11) Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve shafts.  How are the Private Reserve different?  I'll get to that below but in a nutshell if you were a Tour pro the SteelFiber Private Reserves are as exacting as any specifications you could ask for or want.

2025 White Box Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x Golf Balls Swag Bag: 2024 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 2

Remember a week or so ago on X/Twitter and Instagram I told you we have something rare for you for my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway?  Well here it is!  The highly sought after 2025 White Box Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls!

And we're also making this first prize for DAY 2 a sort of Titleist/FJ Swag Bag.  You choose a dozen of either the 2025 White Box Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls... AND we're also including a FJ Titleist Team Tote Bag... AND a Titleist Vacuum Insulated Tempercraft Sport Bottle.  Because Kringle Gonna Kringle baby!

Letters from Santa DAY 1 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway: TravisMathew Two Hoodies, AND Two Polos, AND TWO Pants

Letters from Santa returns this year for my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway and looks like the Big Man will be writing me everyday again through Christmas.  Santa told me tonight that Blitzen's House of Pancake is open again.  Good news there for us all.  And I had no idea but Santa organizes an event that's a sort of mix between the Play With Pete Invitational and Ryder Cup.  I'll let him tell you all about it in his letter below.

Santa's also a big fan of TravisMathew so we're giving someone TWO hoodies or quarter-zips, AND two polos, AND two pairs of pants.  You can browse through everything here in the TM/Cuater site.

PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas JingleBAM DAY 1 Golf Giveaway: Stitch Golf MIY SL2 Stand Bag

All of you went crazy for the Stitch Golf SL2 Air Walker stand bag giveaway we had in last year's PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.  And you might say we're going Jingle BAM Bigger this year.

The Stitch Golf MIY SL2 is their most premium bag and one of the most customizable golf bags on the market.  You choose the bag color.  You choose the saddle color.  And you choose the strap color.  MIY stands for Make It Yours.  And one of you will design your very own MIY SL2.

Club Champion Custom Fit and Built Driver of Your Choice: 2024 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 1

Playing golf from the fairway and playing golf from the rough is almost like playing two entirely different games.  If we want to play well and score well we just have to find fairways off the tee.

So let's start DAY 1 of my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas this year with a Club Champion Driver Fitting and Custom Built Driver.

2024 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

My annual PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday December 10th.  And I'm telling you now... Release The Kringle is going All Gas No Brakes straight up KringlePalooza this year!

Each year 12 Days gets bigger, wilder, and more fun than ever.  And this year we'll have more gifts, more prizes, and more winners than ever before.  And the prizes are freaking insane.  Kringle is pushing all the chips center table Jingle BAM Jingle BAM Bigger insane each and every day.

C.W. Golf Architecture Completes Renovation at Country Club of Jackson

Christopher Wilczynski, ASGCA, and owner of C.W. Golf Architecture has completed a two-year, phased bunker renovation at Country Club of Jackson (CCJ), in Jackson, MI.

The project began with the extensive bunker renovation on the front nine “The Woods” in the fall of 2023 and concluded with the back nine, “The Pines” in the fall of 2024. 

Swing into the Holidays in Historic Williamsburg

Experience a golfer’s dream at the Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, and Golden Horseshoe Golf Club this December. 

Challenge yourself on our world-renowned Gold and Green courses, then step back in time as you explore Colonial Williamsburg decorated for the holidays. Discover hundreds of historic buildings adorned with festive cheer and experience special seasonal events. 

Duca del Cosma to Step It Up To Another Level at 2025 PGA Merchandise Show

Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma, whose ultra-stylish men’s and women’s golf shoes have been taking the US market by storm, will step it up to another level at The PGA Show in January with its new SS25 golf shoe and AW25 golf boot collections, plus an all-new apparel line that takes style and performance on the course to even greater heights.

Golf professionals and buyers looking to enhance their shop offerings can visit Duca del Cosma’s booth (#6573) located in a key footfall area of the show floor to see the latest head-turning shoe collections, headlined by two new outsole technologies and a starting price point of $179, making the brand even more accessible to a broader range of resorts and golf clubs.

USGA Announces New Competitive Fairness Gender Policy

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has introduced a new Competitive Fairness Gender Policy, set to take effect for the 2025 championship season. The policy, which ensures the USGA’s longstanding commitment to welcoming all gender identities and gender expressions while maintaining equity in competition, reflects several changes related to transgender athletes. 

The new policy ensures competitive opportunities are provided for athletes playing in USGA women’s competitions without allowing an unfair advantage for athletes who have received the sports performance benefits of male puberty, meaning athletes must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female prior to going through male puberty in order to compete. Current scientific and medical research shows that sports performance differences exist between biological sexes and such differences begin to occur during the onset of puberty. 

Hero MotoCorp Extends Title Sponsorship of Hero World Challenge

TGR Live announced Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, has extended its title sponsorship of the Hero World Challenge. With Hero MotoCorp as the title sponsor, the PGA TOUR-sanctioned tournament will remain at Albany, Bahamas though the 2030 playing.

“I’d like to thank Dr. Pawan Munjal and Hero MotoCorp for their continued support of the Hero World Challenge,” tournament host Tiger Woods said. “Hero MotoCorp has played a vital role in the tournament’s evolution, growth and success, and its commitment is felt by everyone who joins us at Albany.”

Club Champion Offers 20 Percent Bonus on Gift Cards this Holiday Season

Club Champion, the world’s leading custom golf club fitter, is excited to announce a special holiday promotion for golfers and gift-givers alike! From now through December 9, 2024, customers who purchase Club Champion gift cards will receive a bonus card worth 20% of the gift card’s value. It’s a unique chance to give the gift of improved performance on the golf course, with extra value to make the holidays even brighter.

Club Champion fits, sells, and builds custom golf clubs using more than 65 brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, and Golf Pride. The company delivers a Tour-level fitting that produces longer, more accurate shots with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate for golfers of any ability level.

Bridgestone Golf Introduces Premium Forged Irons and Wedges

Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, today announced a lineup of classic forged irons and wedges. Each model is forged from ultra-premium materials in Japan and is aimed at players who appreciate the look, feel, and performance of traditional designs.

To ensure the highest possible quality and consistency from iron to iron, Bridgestone Golf partnered with legendary Endo Manufacturing in Japan’s metalworking capital, where the most skilled and experienced clubmakers ply their trade.

NGF Short Game: Is Holiday Golf Purchasing Changing

This age of fitting, customization and personalization can present a serious challenge for those seeking to identify the perfect holiday present for the obsessed golfer in their lives.

But fear not, as a lifestyle sport played by millions of passionate participants in need (or want) of equipment, apparel, accessories and more, golf is always well-represented during the winter holiday season. This year, that means a slice of an overall spending pie the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates to be between $980 billion and $989 billion in the U.S., up between 2.5% and 3.5% over last year.

PXG Unveils New Tour Series Brandon and Brandon II Putters

PXG, the renowned golf equipment and apparel brand, announces the release of its special edition PXG Tour Series putters, the Brandon and Brandon II.Available while supplies last, these contemporary blade-style putters stand out for both performance and aesthetics.

Crafted from 100% milled 303 stainless steel, the PXG® Tour SeriesTM Brandon® and Brandon® II putters deliver exceptional feedback and control for golfers who demand precision in their game. They feature a shallow fly-cut face that creates a tour-inspired response, enhancing the overall feel and feedback. 

Black Friday Means Free Fittings at Club Champion

Club Champion, the world’s top custom golf club fitter, is thrilled to announce a Black Friday promotion designed for golfers ready to elevate their game. Customers can receive a free custom golf club fitting (up to a $400 value) now through December 3, 2024, when they make a qualifying purchase! This limited-time offer is perfect for those seeking to optimize every club in their bag, offering an unrivaled custom fitting experience at no additional cost.

Club Champion fits, sells, and builds custom golf clubs using more than 65 brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, and Golf Pride. The company delivers a Tour-level fitting that produces longer, more accurate shots with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate for golfers of any ability level.

RSM Classic Champion Plays Graphite Design AD XC Shaft

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of The RSM Classic held at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, GA was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD XC-6 Tour X-Stiff (TX) flex Wood shaft in his TaylorMade Qi10 Driver.  The champion’s birdie on the 72nd hole resulted in him winning his first PGA Tour tournament by 1 stroke with a score of 16 under par.

Additionally, the winner of the JGTO Casio World Open held in Kochi, Japan was playing a total of three Graphite Design Tour AD PT wood shafts in his Driver, #3 Fairway metal wood and #5 Fairway metal wood.

Mayakoba’s El Camaleon Welcomes LPGA Tour in May 2025

Mayakoba, Mexico’s 595-acre legacy enclave and luxury resort destination on the Riviera Maya, announces today it will host the LPGA’s Mayakoba Open from May 22-25, 2025. Celebrating its 75th year, this marks the tour’s return to Mexico after an eight-year absence. 

Designed by renowned course architect and golf legend Greg Norman, Mayakoba’s El Camaleón has long served as a catalyst for propelling the sport of golf within Mexico and key stage for the country’s top golfers to showcase their talent to the world. El Camaleón will be the first golf course to host the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA, AJGA and LAAC events.