Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Club Glove Launches All-New Product Line

Club Glove, the #1 Golf Travel Bag on Tour and undisputed leader in the golf luggage category, announces the launch of a re-engineered product line – setting a new standard for the golf travel industry.

With a completely updated product line, Club Glove improves upon its leadership position as the manufacturer of the most protective and durable golf travel products on the market. Not only has Club Glove enhanced strength and protective elements, but also added more premium materials and features to create an elevated travel experience across all golf travel bags, luggage, backpacks and duffle bags.

Bridgestone Golf and REDVANLY Form Strategic Partnership Celebrating Golf Innovation

Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, and premium performance apparel brand REDVANLY today announced a strategic partnership celebrating golf innovation. The partnership, which unites two brands focused on performance excellence, includes a limited-edition Bridgestone TOUR B RX dozen box with custom ball markings and extends beyond the product — with REDVANLY outfitting Bridgestone Golf’s team of ball fitters for the 2025 season. 

“We are proud to collaborate with a brand that was built for athletes by athletes,” said Dan Murphy, President of Bridgestone Golf. “Both REDVANLY and Bridgestone Golf believe strongly in bringing innovative products to golf courses around the world, and this collaboration reinforces that commitment.”

Monday, June 2, 2025

Titleist Introduces AVX and Tour Soft AIM 360 Golf Balls

Titleist introducesAVX and Tour Soft AIM 360 golf balls, featuring a new 360-degree marking designed to improve precision and accuracy in alignment. The new AIM 360 design is the latest addition to Titleist’s lineup of Alignment Integrated Marking (AIM) products, which also includes Pro V1, Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash Performance Alignment and Enhanced Alignment golf balls.

 

“Player feedback is at the core of everything we do in product development,” said Frederick Waddell, Titleist’s Director of Golf Ball Product Management. “We saw a growing interest in various alignment aids and cues printed directly on the golf ball from the dedicated golfer. Our AIM lineup consists of three unique performance-oriented designs, all geared to help golfers set up and then start their golf ball on its intended line.” 

2026 Masters Lottery Odds: Just 1 in 182 Applicants Win Tickets

The first email usually arrives in early June. The sender and subject lines alone are enough to get the juices flowing. "Masters Tournament – Ticket Application Received".

The second email arrives in July. Same sender. Content is unknown until one has pondered Schrodinger’s cat paradox long enough and opens it. For most recipients, year after year, the email begins as such:

Black Desert Resort Named Top 100 Public Golf Courses in the U.S.

Black Desert Resort’s Tom Weiskopf and Phil Smith-designed golf course has been named  to Golf Digest’s newly posted “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” ranking and to Golfweek’s just released “Top 100 Best Courses You Can Play in the U.S.” ranking. Black Desert is number 35 on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses and number 34 on Golfweek’s prestigious “Top 100 Best Courses You Can Play in the U.S.” ranking.

Golfweek raters also ranked Black Desert the number one golf course in Utah in their “Best Courses You Can Play,” state-by-state rankings, while placing Black Desert number 96 on the publication’s “Top 200 Modern Courses” list. An image of Black Desert’s beautiful first hole graces the cover of Golfweek’s Best 2025 issue.

Nine Troon Courses Named to America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses

Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, congratulates the nine affiliated facilities named to Golf Digest’snewly released America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses ranking. 

Golf Digest’sbiennial ranking covers the very best in public, resort and daily-fee access golf courses across the U.S.

The nine Troon-affiliated courses named to America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses list include:

No. 23 Kapalua Plantation in Maui, Hawaii

No. 31 Gamble Sands in Brewster, Washington                 

No. 35 Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah

No. 41 Pronghorn Club at Juniper Preserve (Nicklaus) in Bend, Oregon

No. 44  Tobacco Road in Sanford, North Carolina

No. 58  The Quarry at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota

No. 61  Tetherow in Bend, Oregon

No. 73  Princeville Makai Golf Club in Kauai, Hawaii

No. 93 Quintero Golf Club in Peoria, Arizona


Golf Digest’s rankings are based on tens of thousands of evaluations submitted by their traveling course-ranking panelists and are a reflection of the architectural merits of each course. Panelists assess candidate courses based on the following criteria: Shot Options, Challenge, Design Variety, Conditioning, Aesthetics, Character and Fun

“Being named to Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses is an incredible honor and point of pride for the owners of and the associates who work at these amazing facilities,” said Troon Chief Operating Officer Mike Ryan. “Congratulations to the outstanding architects who designed these award-winning courses. Their vision and unique talents are central to what makes golf so extraordinary.”

For more information on these and other award-winning courses managed by Troon, visit https://troon.com/courses.

Graphite Design Wins US Women’s Open

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open presented by Ally, held at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wisconsin was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD XC-6 Stiff flex wood shaft in her Ping G430 MAX 15° fairway metal wood. 

The champion won her second LPGA tournament and first Major championship after shooting a four-day score of 7 under par.

Fujikura Launches “Battle at Bethpage” Sweepstakes: Win VIP Tickets, Custom Shafts, and More

Fujikura Composite America, Inc., the #1 Driver Shaft on the PGA Tour (source: Darrell Survey) and leader in premium golf shaft innovation, is giving golfers the chance of a lifetime with its “Battle at Bethpage” Sweepstakes, running from June 2 to July 31, 2025.

This September, the global golf spotlight turns to Farmingdale, New York, as Bethpage State Park hosts one of the most anticipated international matchups in the sport — the iconic USA vs. Europe Team golf rivalry. With spectator and hospitality tickets in extremely limited supply, demand is already sky-high, creating a truly exclusive and sought- after atmosphere. 

Sunday, June 1, 2025

VENTUS Powers Champion to Victory at Jack's Place

Fujikura, the world-renowned leader in performance golf shafts, proudly celebrates the triumph of the champion at this weekend’s elite tournament at Jack’s Place.

The winner, showcasing exceptional skill and precision, used a VENTUS Black 7-X in their driver, VENTUS Black 8-X in their fairway wood, and VENTUS Black 9-X in their 7-wood to conquer one of the game’s most revered courses. 

PXG Marks 5th Year of Women’s Golf Month with Expanded SheGolfs Invitations

PXG, under the direction of its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Renee Parsons, is proud to launch the fifth annual celebration of its #SheGolfs initiative for Women’s Golf Month this June. Anchored in a deep commitment to access and equity, the 2025 effort underscores PXG’s drive to expand the reach of golf to women of all backgrounds—through gear, mentorship, storytelling, and community.

The widespread effort arrives at a pivotal moment in golf. According to the National Golf Foundation, nearly 8 million women and girls played golf on a course in 2024—up 41% since 2019 and the highest level of participation since 2006. Women now make up 28% of all on-course golfers, a record high, and have driven roughly 60% of the net growth in green grass participation over the past five years.

Maja Stark Claims 80th U.S. Women’s Open

Playing with the patience and precision reminiscent of another champion from Sweden, Maja Stark won the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally on Sunday when she mastered the demands of Erin Hills and the challenge of the No. 1 player in the world close behind. The 25-year-old closed with an even-par 72 for a 7-under-par total of 281, and a two-stroke margin of victory over Nelly Korda and Rio Takeda from Japan.

Mao Saigo, Hyejin Choi and Ruoning Yin were at 284 with qualifier Hailee Cooper and Hinako Shibuno at 285. Angel Yin, Linn Grant and 2018 U.S. Women’s Open champion Ariya Jutanugarn finished five back at 286.

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Golf Channel to Present More than 10 Hours of Live Coverage of Final Qualifying for 2025 US Open on Golf’s Longest Day

GOLF Channel will surround “Golf’s Longest Day” Presented by Titleist with 10 hours of live coverage on Monday, June 2, as golfers compete at 10 sites across the United States and Canada in the hopes of qualifying for the upcoming 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club June 12-15.

Rich Lerner will serve as the primary host for GOLF Channel’s coverage of Golf’s Longest Day Presented by Titleist and Eamon Lynch will provide reports from Oakmont Country Club. Damon Hack and George Savaricas will be joined by Tripp Isenhour and Brendon de Jonge to provide commentary and analysis throughout the 10 hours of live coverage, which will air from 12-2 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. – midnight ET.

PXG and Pennzoil Announce High Performance Sweepstakes

Two brands driven by performance—Pennzoil and PXG—have joined forces for a first-of-its-kind collaboration that bridges the worlds of motorsports and golf. From May 29 to June 25, consumers who purchase a Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic bundle at a participating Advance Auto Parts or Carquest retail location, in-store or online, can enter to win a limited-edition Pennzoil® PXG® golf driver*.

This driver is more than just a statement piece—it’s tuned to elevate your game. Featuring PXG’s Black Ops clubhead innovation, the driver delivers a high launch, low-spin option, ensuring unmatched ball speed and exceptional forgiveness for optimum performance.

Stark Holds One-Stroke Lead over Lopez Ramirez Going to Final Round of U.S. Women’s Open

Erin Hills was at its seductive best in Saturday’s third round of the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, luring players in with a gentle opening par 5, then testing them completely with a brilliant mix of demands that included a diabolical, 260-yard, drivable par-4 that was so challenging that it became the statistically second-toughest on the course.

Indeed, Moving Day became more about minimizing mistakes than heroic outcomes.

Justin Thomas Tests the Next Generation of T-Series Irons

The Tour seeding process of the next generation T-Series irons is in full swing.


Watch Justin Thomas test the new T100 and T250 irons against his current gamers this week at the Memorial Tournament.

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Crowded Leader Board Marks First Day of U.S. Women's Open

The long march to the winner’s circle at the 80th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally began Thursday with a logjam atop the leader board at Erin Hills as Rio Takeda, Yealimi Noh, Jinhee Im, Angel Yin, Julia Lopez Ramirez and 2020 champion A Lim Kim opened with rounds of 4-under-par 68.

The challenges of Erin Hills lurked quietly behind the gently rolling terrain, especially in the demanding collection areas surrounding the brilliant green complexes. Many players got on a roll in the first round only to find Erin Hills whisper back, Oh, no you don’t. And that helped bunch up the leader board.

SkyGolf Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Father’s Day Pricing

In commemoration of the company’s 25th Anniversary, SkyGolf®, maker of SkyCaddie®, the most-trusted rangefinders in golf, announces special Father’s Day pricing on several of its popular award-winning rangefinders. From May 30 through June 17, 2025, the company is offering $50 off its PRO 5X handheld rangefinder, and the LX5, LX5C with ceramic bezel, and LX2 smartwatches.

For 25 years, SkyGolf has been dedicated to pioneering the category of GPS rangefinders to help golfers to improve their game. Starting with the launch of the SG2 25 years ago, SkyCaddie is known for its accuracy and dedication to course mapping on the same ground golfer’s play rather than thousands of miles away on a computer.

Reynolds Lake Oconee Announces Fenmoor Golf Club

Reynolds Lake Oconee, located along the scenic shoreline of Georgia’s Lake Oconee, continues its evolution as one of the country’s premier golf communities with the announcement of its eighth golf course.

This addition underscores Reynolds’ commitment to offering world-class private club experiences and continues to place it among a select few golf destinations in the U.S. with such a deep and diverse portfolio of championship courses. Fenmoor Golf Club will be a private, members-only course designed by Steve Smyers, and is slated to open in Fall 2026.

Kids Play Free at More than 50 Myrtle Beach Courses

This summer in Myrtle Beach, kids 16-and-under can tee off for free at select golf courses when accompanied by a paying adult. The Kids Play Free program is the perfect way to introduce young players to the game of golf while enjoying uninterrupted quality family time on the greens. 

With more than 50 courses participating, families and friends can take advantage of this great opportunity to share some time on the golf course without breaking the bank. 

Full Swing Announces Father’s Day Sacings

Full Swing, the industry leader in pioneering sports technology, announces special Father’s Day pricing on two of its flagship products, the KIT launch monitor and KIT Studio.

From June 1 to June 8, KIT will be available for $3,999 on fullswinggolf.com. This is $1,000 off regular price for the award-winning portable launch monitor. A one-year subscription to Full Swing Golf on KIT software package ($500 value), allowing for indoor play on 15 iconic courses like TPC Sawgrass and Spyglass Hill, will also be included.