Ping i240 Irons Fitting and (i230 Irons Comparison) Testing Review: 10 Things to Know

The new Ping i240 irons are inviting more players to the table with something new and something old.  The something new is absolute performance improvements that will clearly benefit different groups of players.  The something old is that i230 familiarity which keeps just enough of the "if it's not broke don't fix it," overall i-Series goodness.

You can read all about the new features and technologies of the i240 irons on Ping's website.  And I'll have a stand alone i240 irons review after my build arrives.  This review is going to focus on head-to-head comparisons between the previous model i230 irons and these new i240 irons.  And i240 truly has something irresistibly awesome for everyone.

Darkness Suspends Round 2 with Carter Atop the Leader Board

Grace Carter, 15, of Jupiter, Fla., carded a bogey-free, 4-under 67 on Tuesday morning at Atlanta Athletic Club’s Riverside Course in Johns Creek, Ga., wrapping up her stroke play portion of the 76th U.S. Girls' Junior Championship at 6-under-par 136 and atop the leader board as play was suspended due to darkness with 24 players still needing to complete their second rounds.

Carter recorded just a single bogey during stroke play, on her final hole (No. 9) Monday afternoon. Starting on No. 1 Tuesday morning, Carter birdied the first and fourth holes before stringing together eight consecutive pars, interrupted only by another birdie on No. 13. She’d play her last four holes in 1-under-par, chipping in from off the green on No. 17.  

Devereux Golf Launches Limited-Edition Livery Collection: Where Vintage Racing Meets Modern Fairways

Devereux Golf, known for blending bold style with golf performance, is launching the Livery Collection, a limited-edition capsule that fuses the aesthetics of vintage motorsport with the spirit of modern golf culture. The collection is available now exclusively at devereuxgolf.com.

Inspired by the iconic designs and colorways of racing’s golden era, the Livery Collection features a bold lineup of graphic tees, embroidered headcovers, and custom-designed A-frame caps — all rooted in the traditions of speed, rivalry, and individuality.

FootJoy and Harris Tweed Celebrate Their Latest Footwear Collection

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, has once again partnered with Harris Tweed Hebrides to introduce two new limited edition models ahead of the 153rd Open Championship. 

This year’s collection is inspired by the traditions of Royal Portrush Golf Club and the cultural heritage of its coastal hinterland. An intricately woven plaid pattern set with the classic FootJoy Premiere Series silhouette makes for a unique shoe fit for the Dunes and beyond. 

Jack Nicklaus Brand Ambassador Shipley Wins Second Korn Ferry Tour Title

Nicklaus Companies is pleased to congratulate Jack Nicklaus™brand ambassador Neal Shipley, who captured his second professional victory on Sunday by coming from behind to edge out Jorge Fernández Valdés and Kevin Dougherty for a one-stroke victory at The Ascendant.

Outfitted in Jack Nicklaus Apparel, the 24-year-old Shipley is winning in style. The former Ohio State Buckeye earned his first victory on the Korn Ferry Tour this past April by sinking a 38-foot birdie putt to defeat Seungtaek Lee on the fifth playoff hole of the LECOM Suncoast Classic. With this latest victory Shipley has cracked the top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time in his career, currently sitting at No. 94.

Puma Golf and Reigning Champ Bridge the Worlds of Football and Golf with New Collection

PUMA GOLF and REIGNING CHAMP released today the FIELD TO FAIRWAY collection, an apparel, footwear and headwear collaboration inspired by the universal language of sport. The limited-edition capsule bridges the worlds of football and golf by blurring athletic boundaries in an evocative clash of environments.

Influenced by football culture and built for golf performance, the FIELD TO FAIRWAY collection reimagines the golfer’s kit, drawing from PUMA’s storied football heritage and REIGNING CHAMP’s modern legacy in athletic wear.

Scotty Cameron Introduces New Phantom Black Putters

Titleist announces new Scotty Cameron Phantom Black putters, a limited release lineup of four new Phantom mallets made with tour-inspired modifications and features, each in an elegant Tour Black finish.

In select Titleist golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, July 25, the new Phantom Black putters will be offered in four models: the Phantom Black 5.5 (available in right-hand and left-hand), Phantom Black 7, Phantom Black 9.2R and Phantom Black 11. These special release models showcase new, tour-developed setups, player-preferred shapes, custom alignment cues, unique shaft configurations, chain-link face milling, modern head weights and a Tour Black finish.

Japan's Nakayama (66) Leads After First Round of 76th U.S. Girls' Junior

Rinka Nakayama, 16, of Japan, recorded a 5-under 66 on Monday morning to take the solo lead after the first round of the 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior at Atlanta Athletic Club’s Riverside Course in Johns Creek, Ga. 

Playing in the first group off No. 10, Nakayama completed her outward nine bogey free, tallying three birdies prior to making the turn and recording one more on the par-4 2nd (her 11th), before stumbling with her only blemish of the day, a bogey, on No. 4. 

SiriusXM Broadcast Schedule of The 153rd Open Championship

SiriusXM will offer listeners nationwide a live broadcast of The 153rd Open this July 17-20 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.

SiriusXM will air 45 hours of live on-course coverage of golf’s original championship across all four rounds of play on The Open Radio channel, which is available to listeners in their cars on channel 92 and on the SiriusXM app.

PXG Congratulates Gina Kim on Victory at Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship

PXG proudly congratulates LPGA professional golfer Gina Kim on her commanding victory at the Epson Tour’s Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship. 

Demonstrating exceptional skill and poise, Kim secured her third win of the 2025 season with a final score of 14-under, finishing six strokes clear of the field at Great River Golf Club.

Club Champion Iron Fitting Review (Roseville, CA) - PGAPappas Winner Guest Review

I told you last week on social media that one of my all-time favorite guest reviews is coming.  And here it is.  Daniel won my recent Club Champion iron fitting and custom built set of irons giveaway.  And in one month since putting them in play he's lowered his handicap almost three strokes.  Talk about confirmation of Better Fit, Lower Scores!

Since putting his new irons in play Daniel also took the medalist position and is advancing to the final of the Vegas Golf Series.  And Daniel was so impressed and thrilled with the Club Champion fitting process he's going back for a driver and/or putter fitting next.  Golf has always been a big part of Daniel's life and his Club Champion fitting was one of the best golf experiences he's ever had.

8AM Golf Sells GolfLogix to Revelyst

8AM Golf, the world’s leading holding company of premium golf-related brands, today announced the sale of top golf GPS app GolfLogix to Revelyst, Inc., parent company of Foresight Sports and Bushnell Golf, the industry leaders in the design of golf launch monitors, simulators and high-performance range finders. 

Founded in May 1999, GolfLogix was the first company to introduce handheld GPS to the golf industry and holds a U.S. patent for its unique GPS and Internet-based club tracking application. 8AM Golf acquired GolfLogix in 2014 and has carefully managed its growth as it became the most downloaded app in golf. To date, more than seven million golfers have downloaded the GolfLogix app to smartphones and watches worldwide. GolfLogix has now mapped more than 40,000 courses worldwide and is home to the largest and most up-to-date golf course database in existence. GolfLogix’s software also manages scorekeeping and stat tracking, uploading the information to an online clubhouse community where golfers can interact and compete with millions of other players worldwide. 

Shot Scope Announces PRO L5 Laser Rangefinder

Shot Scope, an industry leader in golf GPS, rangefinder, and shot tracking technology, announces the PRO L5 laser rangefinder designed for ultimate clarity. 

The first in the brand’s line-up to feature an ultra-clear OLED display, the PRO L5 delivers sharp visuals and enhanced readability in all lighting conditions.

Stonycroft Hills Golf Club Approves Comprehensive Masfer Plan Renovation

Stonycroft Hills Golf Club, a long-standing, private club in the heart of Bloomfield Hills, has approved the comprehensive master plan renovation project led by golf course architect Christopher Wilczynski, ASGCA, of C.W. Golf Architecture. 

Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2025, with the completion targeted for the end of October 2025.

NBC Sports Will Present Nearly 200 Hours of Coverage of the 153rd. Open Championship

NBC Sports surrounds the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, with comprehensive live coverage July 17-20 across NBC, Peacock and USA Network.

In total, NBC Sports will present nearly 50 hours of traditional live championship coverage Thursday-Sunday – and nearly 200 hours of live coverage surrounding the Open Championship in total.

Gotterup’s Braveheart Performance Seals Scottish Open Win

Bridgestone Golf staffer Chris Gotterup achieved victory on Sunday at the Genesis Scottish Open with a final round 66 and 15- under-par total. 

The victory follows his first PGA Tour win at the Myrtle Beach Classic in 2024 and gains him entry into his first Open Championship, which will be contested at Royal Portrush next week. 

Scarecrow at Gamble Sands Opens for Public Play on August 1st

Scarecrow, the highly-anticipated David McLay Kidd design at Gamble Sands Resort in Brewster, Washington, will open for public play on Friday, August 1st. Tee times can now be booked at www.gamblesands.com.

Scarecrow is Gamble Sands Resort’s second 18-hole layout and is equally as stunning and fun to play as the original Gamble Sands Course, which opened in 2014 and is also a DMK design. 

Grace Kim Captures The Amundi Evian Championship in Playoff Thriller

Srixon staffer Grace Kim is officially a major champion. The 24-year-old Australian surged to victory at The Amundi Evian Championship in dramatic fashion, capturing her first major title with a full bag of Srixon and Cleveland Golf equipment.

Entering the final stretch of regulation, Kim climbed the leaderboard with a remarkable 4-under run over her last four holes—capped by a pivotal eagle on the 18th hole, where she stuffed her approach to just a foot to force a playoff.

Study Finds Simulators and Launch Monitors Improve Performance

If you’re serious about golf, chances are you’ve spent countless hours at the range, taken lessons, and played round after round trying to get better. But there’s a growing number of dedicated golfers turning to a different approach — launch monitors in home golf simulators, at their local golf club, or indoor golf centers.

Once something you’d only see at a high-end facility or in a pro’s basement, simulators and launch monitors are now more accessible than ever. And they’re delivering real results. Ace Indoor Golf is a golf simulator manufacturer and retailer that sells launch monitors, simulator screens, DYI golf simulator packages, and custom designed and installed home and commercial sims. In a recent study, Ace found that 88% of sim owners reported their launch monitor improved their game. Ace. On average? They cut 5.27 strokes off their score.

Devereaux Golf Launches Skull Caddie Tour

Devereux Golf,  a modern golf apparel brand rooted in golf’s evolving culture and functionality, is hitting the road with a unique mobile retail experience that blends golf culture and design.

The Skull Caddie Tour, a bold reimagining of the traditional food truck, is bringing curated Devereux golf gear, limited-edition merchandise, and laid-back vibes to three standout locations across Southern California from July 18–20, 2025.