Original Penguin Brand Ambassador Johnny Keefer Earns 2026 PGA Tour Card with Second Korn Ferry Tour Victory

Original Penguin®, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., proudly congratulates brand ambassador, and rising star, Johnny Keefer, on securing his second Korn Ferry Tour victory of the year at the NV5 Invitational.

With the win, Keefer, a Baylor University standout and the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas Player of the Year, officially secures his PGA TOUR card for the 2026 season, marking a major milestone in his professional career while also jumping to first on the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour points list.

Oak Hill Country Club to Host U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally in 2037

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that in 2037, Oak Hill Country Club, in Rochester, N.Y., will play host to the 92nd U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, bringing women’s major championship golf to the iconic club for the first time.

"Major championship golf is in the DNA of Oak Hill and we are thrilled to bring the U.S. Women’s Open to the club for the first time," said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. "Oak Hill has long been a proven stage for some of golf’s biggest moments and we are proud to add the U.S. Women’s Open to its storied history. We are certain the local community and fans across the world will embrace the worthy test it will provide for the game’s best players." 

Ryder Cup 2025 Odds: Who’s In and Who’s Out for Team USA & Team Europe

The Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black on Sept. 26, and Team USA is an early favorite across North Carolina sports betting. But rosters won't be official for another month-plus. Who will captain Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald pick to join locks like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy? 

BetCarolina – your best stop for golf betting – has odds on who will make the 12-man roster for each squad fresh off the Open Championship.

Graphite Design Wins the 3M Open

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the 3M Open held at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, MN was playing a Graphite Design Tour VF-7 TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT3 Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-7 Black X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT1 3Tour 14.5° Fairway metal wood, and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-9 Black TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex wood shaft in his Titleist GT1 #7 21° Fairway metal wood. 

The champion claimed his second PGA Tour victory after shooting a total score of 23 under par.

Weekend Warrior: Kitayama Wins 3M Open with Bridgestone Tour B X MindSet Ball

Bridgestone Golf staffer Kurt Kitayama secured his first win of the season on Sunday at the 3M Open with a final round of 65 and 23-under-par total. The victory, made possible in part by his use of the Bridgestone TOUR B X MindSet golf ball, is Kitayama’s second PGA Tour win and qualifies him for the 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs. 

“We’re thrilled for Kurt and proud that he got the win using our TOUR B X MindSet golf ball,” said Dan Murphy, president of Bridgestone Golf. “We knew he was talented when he joined our Tour staff and can’t wait to see what he does next. It’s great to see MindSet win two of the last three Tour events, further validating Bridgestone’s results-driven technology.”

LIV Golf Announces Multi-Year Commitment to South Africa

LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences, today announced Steyn City in Johannesburg is set to host the first-ever LIV Golf South Africa from 20-22 March 2026. A multi-year commitment, the announcement represents a landmark moment for the League as it expands to the African continent for the first time, extending LIV Golf competition to five continents across the globe.

Early bird tickets for LIV Golf South Africa are now available for purchase at LIVGolf.com/southafrica2026, including a select number of Club 54 Hospitality Tickets and three-day Ground Passes to enjoy a festival of world-class golf, live music, and family-friendly experiences.

Scheffler Given 57.5% Chance Of Being Next Career Grand Slam Winner

On the heels of Scottie Scheffler’s commanding, four-stroke victory in Northern Ireland at the 2025 Open Championship, the 29-year-old American golfer is now one Major championship away from the career “Grand Slam.”

That leg is perhaps the most difficult task in the sport but he is bound to be among the North Carolina sports betting favorites. Scheffler needs a victory at the U.S. Open to join his Masters wins in 2022 and 2024, along with the 2025 PGA and Open triumphs. Here are updated BetCarolina.com odds on which professional golfer has the best shot at becoming the next to own a full set of career Grand Slams.

Midnight Sun Northern Lights and Cliffside Fairways

Norway might not be on most golfers' bucket lists… yet. But that’s about to change. Far from your typical fairway, golf in Norway is an immersive, almost cinematic experience where each swing is framed by fjords, forests, or the Arctic Ocean. Here, the game trades prestige for perspective, offering solitude, stunning landscapes, and a true sense of connection with the natural world.

Located above the Arctic Circle, Lofoten Links has become a symbol of Norway’s quiet rise on the global golf map. Recently acquired by Cabot, the course was carved along the cliffs and white-sand beaches of the Lofoten Islands with one guiding principle: don’t fight nature—play with it. Players can tee off at midnight during the summer’s endless daylight or chase the Northern Lights across the fairway in early autumn.

Hamilton (Coleman) Writes Perfect Script to U.S. Junior Am Title

Win a marathon opening-round match, knock off a couple of top-rated foes and walk home with the U.S. Junior Amateur Trophy as an unheralded champion at week’s end.

Where has this script been followed before? 

Anh Minh to Face Coleman in 36-Hole Final at Trinity Forest

Hamilton Coleman, 17, of Augusta, Ga., and 18-year-old Nguyen Anh Minh, of Vietnam, will square off in Saturday’s 36-hole championship match of the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur at Trinity Forest Golf Club.

Coleman, a rising high school senior who has committed to play for the University of Georgia in 2026, eliminated a pair of left-handers on Friday, including local favorite and U.S. National Junior Team member Luke Colton, 5 and 4, in the semifinals. In the quarterfinals earlier in the day, he took out Sohan Patel, of Weston, Fla., 2 and 1. This came on the heels of defeating another southpaw and 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur runner-up Tyler Watts, of Huntsville, Ala., in the Round of 16 on Wednesday afternoon, a match in which he rallied from 3 down after 11 holes to advance.

Fang and Stout Named to 2025 USA Walker Cup Team

Ethan Fang, 20, of Plano, Texas, and Preston Stout, 21, of Dallas, Texas, were named to the 2025 USA Walker Cup Team by the USGA’s International Team Selection (ITS) working group on Friday.

The duo joins Jackson Koivun, Ben James and Michael La Sasso, who previously earned automatic selections to the 10-player roster as the three highest-ranked American players in the World Amateur Golf Ranking® / WAGR® as of June 18. The USA Team will compete against Great Britain and Ireland in the 50th Walker Cup Match on Sept. 6-7 at the Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, Calif.

Evnroll Launches 3 Hot New ZERO Torque Putters for Summer

Evnroll, renowned for its award-winning putters featuring patented ‘SweetFace’ Technology, proudly introduces three new models into its ZERO torque product line for summer.

The Z1cs Center Shaft, the Z5 Hatchback, and the Z5cs Center Shaft. Each putter is meticulously crafted from 6061 aluminum in Carlsbad, California, and meticulously hand-finished and assembled to the exacting standards set by Guerin Rife, CEO and Chief Designer.

Galvin Green Announces Part 2 Collection with Next Generation Performance Driven Technology

Premium brand Galvin Green has hit the market with its latest high-performance golf apparel collection featuring a PFAS-free lined waterproof GORE-TEX fabric with innovative ePE membrane. This cutting-edge technology further enhances the brand’s award-winning multi-material DRYVR™ rainwear collection, setting a new benchmark in technical excellence and sustainability.

Representing the next generation of sustainable waterproof technology, this bluesign®-approved fabric is made from recycled polyester and incorporates GORE-TEX ePE in - two-layer construction, complemented by a lightweight mesh lining delivering exceptional comfort and thermal insulation with minimal restriction. At the same time, the responsibly developed PFAS-free treatment effectively repels water droplets, ensuring superior rain protection while reducing environmental impact and providing golfers with dependable performance and long-term wearability.

2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Meet The Quarterfinalists

The 78th U.S. Junior Am quarterfinal matches on Friday will commence at 7:30 a.m. CDT and continue in 12-minute intervals. They will be followed by the two semifinal matches at 1 p.m. and 1:12 p.m. Saturday’s 36-hole final will begin at 8 a.m.

Here’s a deeper look at the Quarterfinaliats.

Russell, Colton Win Pair of Matches, Set Up Heavyweight Final-8 Matchup

The fickle nature of match play usually doesn’t produce the kind of chalky results people expect when the draw first is released. Top seeds can tumble – as folks following the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur at Trinity Forest Golf Club saw on Wednesday with the No. 64 seed advancing for the first time in 23 years – and other “favorites” can be unexpectedly tripped up. 

Great stroke-play rounds don’t always translate into a deep match-play run. 

World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held during The Open in 2027

The World Golf Hall of Fame today announced that the next Induction Ceremony will be held in St Andrews, Scotland, during the week of The Open in July 2027.

“There is no better connection to golf’s rich history and the origins of the game than at St Andrews,” said Mike Trostel, director of the World Golf Hall of Fame. “We are thrilled to celebrate the next class of golf’s greatest figures at the home of golf and are grateful for the collaboration with our partners at The R&A.”

Society Brands Announces Partnership with PGA Tour Golfer and Ohio Native Justin Lower

Society Brands a tech-enabled consumer products company built for and by founders, has announced a partnership with PGA TOUR Golfer Justin Lower to promote Society Brands and its product portfolio as the company looks to expand its awareness on a national basis. 

Lower, a Canton, Ohionative, is a rising star in the golf ranks, with twelve Top 10 finishes on the PGA TOUR and ranked in the top 125 by the Official World Golf Rankings. In late April, Lower finished in 8th place at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Oh Henry! Texan Guan Ousts Medalist in Round of 64

Henry Guan, admittedly, did not have his best stuff during the stroke-play portion of the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Trinity Forest Golf Club and co-host Brook Hollow Golf Club. 

Barely qualifying for match play on the cutline (3-over-par 144), the 17-year-old from nearby Irving then was handed the fate – by way of the USGA’s computer draw to break ties – of being the No. 64 and having to face top seed and medalist Mason Howell in Wednesday’s Round of 64 at Trinity Forest. 

How Srixon Improved Feel in the New ZXi Irons

Srixon’s heritage as one of Japan’s top Golf brands brings with it a legacy of extraordinary attention to detail and craftsmanship in the Iron space. Feel is paramount for our Iron performance, and any new feature or technology introduced to Srixon Irons is always designed with feel in mind. 

For our all-new generation of Srixon Irons—ZXi—we overhauled our forging process to pursue previously-unseen improvements to Iron feel. Collectively, we call this family of improvements: i-FORGED.

LIV Golf Announces Return to JCB Golf and Country Club in 2026

LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences, has announced it will return to JCB Golf & Country Club from 24-26 July 2026 for the third edition of LIV Golf UK by JCB.

The event will once again see the league’s 54 international stars compete in simultaneous individual and team competition across three days of fan-fuelled action at the stunning venue in Rocester, Staffordshire.