Tuesday, April 15, 2025

New Foresight Sports App

The Foresight Sports engineering and tech teams have been working around the clock to update several exciting app features.

These will enhance your experience and available information to super charge your practice sessions, including now being available on tablets, not just the phone.

VENTUS Is Consistently the Choice of Major Champions

In golf’s biggest weekend, the trend remains the same. VENTUS is consistently the choice of champions, this time, Major Champions. And Fujikura congratulates the 2025 winner of the first major of the season, becoming only the sixth golfer in history to complete the historic grand slam, and for trusting VENTUS in his driver and woods along the way.

This triumph at one of golf’s most iconic events marks another milestone in Fujikura’s commitment to delivering unmatched performance to players worldwide, and they are incredibly proud to be part of such a historic moment.

The Sea Pines Resort Cooks Up New Offerings for 2025 RBC Heritage

Fans coming to the 2025 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing can get a real taste of the event. Scottie Scheffler’s “Defending Champion Burger” will be the star attraction at Fraser’s Tavern at the Pavilion, located at the Halfway House area at the Harbour Town Clubhouse adjacent to the 10th tee. A portion of the sale of every burger sold supports a charity backed by the Heritage Classic Foundation.

After winning last year’s RBC Heritage, Scheffler got to create his burger of choice. It features a triple-blend beef patty with applewood smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, fried onions and jalapeƱos, plus Old Bay aioli. It’s certain to be as popular with patrons as the well-liked champion is himself.

Kawonu Golf Club Breaks Ground on Championship Course

Kawonu Golf Club, an invitation-only private club near Simpsonville, has achieved a significant milestone with the official start of construction on its championship 18-hole course designed by acclaimed architect Andrew Green. Nestled on 290 pristine acres at 3801 Fork Shoals Road, Kawonu aims to redefine the golf experience for passionate players.

Founding partners Scott Ferrell and Barton Tuck joined over 150 members and founders on the site to celebrate the groundbreaking and mark a transformative addition to South Carolina’s Upstate golf landscape—Greenville’s first new private club in over three decades.

“Today is about more than a construction milestone—it’s a tangible beginning of a vision to create one of America’s truly great golf clubs,” said Ferrell, whose career includes leadership roles at Gary Player Group and PGA Tour properties. “We’ve assembled an incredible team, selected an extraordinary piece of land, and embraced a philosophy that honors both tradition and simplicity. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to provide a world-class experience rooted in authenticity, camaraderie, and a profound love for the game.”

Celebrated for his restorations of iconic courses such as Oak Hill and Congressional Country Club, Green is tasked with designing Kawonu’s par-72 layout from a blank canvas. Kawonu’s course represents one of his first designs from the ground up, making it a notably significant project in his acclaimed portfolio.

“This property offers something truly special—a natural canvas with character, movement, and soul,” Green said. “We are creating something timeless. A course that’s at once familiar yet entirely new. The goal is to create a layout that surprises, challenges, and inspires players every time they step onto the first tee while remaining true to the land’s natural character and unique sense of place.”

Paying homage to its origins as a hunting preserve, Kawonu derives its name from the Cherokee word for duck. The site features gently rolling meadows, hardwood forests, and lakefront vistas bordered by the Reedy River and SC Highway 418. With neither residential development nor extraneous amenities like pools or tennis courts, the focus remains solely on exceptional golf and elevated member experiences.

Complimenting Green’s vision is architect Joel Newman of Thomas and Denzinger, who has been engaged to design the clubhouse, lodging, training center, and comfort stations. Newman brings a celebrated portfolio—including Spring Island, Ohoopee Match Club, and Chechessee Creek—infused with an architectural ethos that marries elegance and restraint.

“Joel’s work exemplifies understated sophistication, perfectly aligned with our mission to deliver excellence without excess,” Ferrell said.

Kawonu Golf Club is an invitation-only club with a capped membership to maintain course conditions and exclusivity. Situated less than 25 minutes from downtown Greenville, it promises to be a notable addition to South Carolina’s golfing landscape.

SuperStroke Congratulates Rory McIlroy on Career Grand Slam Clinching Victory at Augusta

SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, congratulates Rory McIlroy on his thrilling victory at Augusta to become only the sixth player in history to win the Career Grand Slam. 

The win, sealed with rounds of 72-66-66-73 and a birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff, secured McIlroy the 29th win of his career and his third victory of this season. 

Callaway Apparel Announces the Callaway Legacy Collection

Callaway Apparel proudly introduces the Callaway Legacy Collection, a groundbreaking evolution of golf fashion that seamlessly blends heritage with contemporary versatility.

Designed for life beyond the course, this collection redefines modern menswear, empowering style-conscious individuals and golf lovers to express their individuality with confidence.

Turtleson Releases the Greenside Collection

Turtleson, creators of striking, sophisticated apparel for discerning customers who appreciate exceptional style and wearability, announced today the release of its Greenside Collection. 

A fresh take on golf and leisurewear inspired by the colors, spirit and charm of the Dutch countryside. Arriving just as spring begins to hit its stride, the Greenside Collection delivers the season’s most refined and versatile styles created for the course, the clubhouse, and every moment in between.

KemperSports Launches Frequent Fairways Program

KemperSports, aleading golf, sports, and hospitality company, announced today the launch of Frequent Fairways™ – a proprietary loyalty program that gives golfers in Chicagoland, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, U.S., a chance to play more courses and earn more rewards. This season, members can download the KemperSports Frequent Fairways app and earn rewards as they play rounds across their region.

“Frequent Fairways is a great opportunity for our loyal golfers to experience KemperSports courses close to home,” said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. “We are excited to showcase all of the great courses throughout our portfolio and offer great rewards the more they play.”

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Nicklaus Design Roars into 2025 with More than 60 Golf Course Designs in 19 Countries

Nicklaus Design—the world’s acknowledged leader in golf course design — recently wrapped up one of the most successful quarters in company history. With more than 60 design projects currently taking place in 19 countries,

Nicklaus Design now has more active projects than at almost any other point in the company’s 50 year history.

Volcano Golf Course Debuts Stay and Play with Kilauea Lodge

Volcano Golf Course – set on the KÄ«lauea volcanic crater rim with panoramic views of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea – has partnered with the charming KÄ«lauea Lodge & Restaurant to debut the new “KÄ«lauea Stay & Play Package.” 

Special rates are available for kama‘aina and visitors. When visiting the Island of Hawai‘i, this package combines natural beauty, adventure, relaxation and indulgence.

SKYTRACK Launches Course Play Powered by Foresight

SKYTRAK is proud to announce the launch of their newest simulation software product, Course Play powered by Foresight Sports. This launch marks a significant step forward for SKYTRAK as it continues to enhance its simulation experience through a strategic collaboration with Foresight Sports, one of the most trusted industry leaders in precision simulation and launch monitor technology.

Course Play powered by Foresight debuts with 30 stunning courses — including the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links — and sets the stage for continued expansion with access to Foresight Sports’ extensive and growing course library.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Club Champion Iron Fitting Review and Custom Built Set of Irons 2025 Masters Giveaway

Happy Masters Week everyone!  You probably already know for my Masters giveaway this year we're going big and hooking someone up with a Club Champion iron fitting and custom built full set of irons.  I asked all of you a handful of weeks ago on social what's the most important thing a competitor at The Masters has to do to win at Augusta National and you overwhelmingly said hit good iron shots.


And if you want to hit good iron shots a Club Champion iron fitting is an absolute must.  Club Champion will take you through the paces, analyzing every characteristic of your swing during the fitting and ultimately build a set of irons that are perfectly fit to your unique swing, ability, and style.  You're not only going to hit better iron shots with a Club Champion custom fit iron build, you're also going to hit better irons shots more consistently.

Monday, April 7, 2025

Galvin Green Reveals Laurie Canter Masters Scripting

Galvin Green has announced that long-standing Tour Ambassador and current World Number 50 ranked player Laurie Canter has confirmed his spot at The Masters.

To mark Canter’s debut at Augusta National Galvin Green has assembled a selection of standout outfits for him to wear during the Tournament.

Graphite Design Tour AD IZ Used to Win Valero Texas Open

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA Tour Valero Texas Open held at TPC San Antonio Oak Course in San Antonio, TX, was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-5 Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist Tsi2 9.0° Driver.  The champion won his 4th career PGA Tour tournament after shooting a 4-round score of 66, 66, 72, and 75, finishing with a score of 9-under par.

“Congratulations to the winner of the Valero Texas Open on his fourth professional win. The former Open Champion trusted his Graphite Design driver shaft in very challenging weather conditions”, stated Erik Boysen, Vice President of Tour Promotions, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

PUMA Golf Introduces Beautiful Game Apparel Collection

In celebration of the first major of the season, PUMA GOLF has introduced the BEAUTIFUL GAME apparel collection. Consisting of sophisticated, fresh patterns, an elegant color palette, and stunning floral designs, a BEAUTIFUL GAME will appeal to any player who loves the start of the golf season and everything that goes with it.

“Every golfer in the world loves when Spring arrives, the weather warms up, and the first major rolls around,” said Mike Diaz, Director of Puma Golf Marketing. “It’s an exciting time of the year that’s all about rebirth and the Beautiful Game collection is aimed at players who want to capture that feeling with their apparel.” 

Adidas Announces Return of Originals Golf

Adidas announces the return of the iconic Originals to golf. With streetwear becoming more entrenched in the sport’s landscape and the fashion community looking to the fairways and greens for design inspiration, adidas is launching Originals Golf – reimagining its heritage as an original style leader on and off the course.

Available now, Originals Golf returns with a range of apparel, footwear and accessories for men and women that take inspiration from the designs that respect adidas’ history but are crafted for the course through a modern lens. Select pieces from the range will also be worn by adidas athlete Ludvig Aberg at the first major of the year.

Nicklaus Companies Collaborates with Rhoback for Limited Edition Collection

Nicklaus Companies, a global leader in premium golf-inspired lifestyle products, is pleased to announce a limited edition brand collaboration with top activewear innovators Rhoback.

The collection contains a limited edition hoodie and two styles of short sleeve performance polos with pattern prints incorporating Nicklaus-branded motifs.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

The Best and Worst Shots in The Masters History: A Hole by Hole Look at The Second Nine at Augusta National

Part Two of my piece on The Best and Worst Shots in Masters History features brutal meltdowns, blazing triumphs, and legacies cemented.

 

The Second Nine on Sunday at Augusta National is a gladiator pit where a battle for dominance beats to thundering roars that stretch throughout infinity.  And there in no escape. 

The Best and Worst Shots in The Masters History: A Hole by Hole Look at The First Nine at Augusta National

Masters week is finally here.  And to help you get ready for the 89th edition of The MastersI'm looking back at the best and worst shots in Masters history on each hole at Augusta National.


From shots that directly impacted the outcome of the tournament, to others that were impossibly shocking, miserable, or symbolic in their own right, every hole has a story to tell.

SiriusXM Announces Coverage of The Masters

SiriusXM, the exclusive audio broadcaster of the Masters Tournament, today announced its extensive broadcast plans for Masters week, April 5-13. SiriusXM listeners across North America will get live coverage of all four days of Tournament play, daily Masters talk programming, specials and more.

Masters Radio on SiriusXM will be available to subscribers in SiriusXM enabled vehicles (channel 92) and on the SiriusXM app.