The Summit Rock Course at Horseshoe Bay Resort Opens New 22,000 Square Foot Clubhouse

It’s been a long time coming, and the wait is finally over. The Summit Rock Course at Horseshoe Bay Resort, the premier golf resort destination in the Central Texas Hill Country on scenic Lake LBJ, is proud to announce the opening of its newly constructed 22,000-square-foot clubhouse, and any member will tell you it was worth the wait.

Members who have the highest-tier membership at The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort, have a new place to gather, dine, or congregate with friends before or after rounds on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course that is ranked among the best in Texas. Perched above the 18th hole with magnificent views of Lake LBJ and the Texas Hill Country, the new clubhouse is more than just a place for a drink or dinner, it’s a centralized gathering spot purpose-built to promote community and camaraderie.

Split Decision: Familiar Foes Malixi, Talley Co-Medalists at Bandon Dunes

A Code Red was issued for Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on Tuesday, and it had nothing to do with a pending storm. Well, an assault did take place at this breathtaking resort on the southwest coast of Oregon that is hosting the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.

The weapons were drivers, irons and putters, and it was a group of highly talentedgolfers doing the damage. It was almost as if Oprah Winfrey made a guest appearance.

8AM Golf Announces New Premium Travel Service

8AM Golf, the world’s leading golf-focused holding company, is pleased to announce the launch of their new brand: 8AM Travel.

Unlike average trip planning services, 8AM Travel is designed to create unparalleled golf experiences that bring global destinations to life. 8AM Travel was created to cater to discerning travelers who are seeking more than just destinations. The meticulously crafted itineraries unlock the secrets of each locale, promising unique experiences that are both intimate and grand.

Pro Choice Golf Shafts Announce New Graphite Design Tour AD FI (Flight Intelligence) Shafts

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announces that the new Graphite DesignTour AD FI ‘Flight Intelligence’ shafts will be available beginning September 5, 2025, through Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. and their Authorized Dealer network in the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada, South America, South Africa, and the UAE.

The new Tour AD FI shafts are designed and manufactured at Graphite Design’s Japan factory headquarters for players who demand precision, power, and consistency. It features a new futuristic look, complete with a sleek new TOUR AD logo, and is finished with a green-to-gloss black fade and silver accents.

NGF Short Fame: The Not Real Advantage

As we close out our discussion on short courses – for now – we’re struck by a perception that exists among younger Core golfers. While fewer than 10% of 18- to 34-year-olds view Par-3 and Executive courses as “not real golf,” more than a third still see them as a “lesser form” of the game (vs. “legitimate” or “better” versions – other views captured in our research).

It may not seem like much, but for an industry desperate to attract and keep this demographic – and considering the potential we believe exists for short courses to serve as community magnets and bridge points along the user pathway – the combined sentiment of illegitimacy would appear to be a fatal flaw.

Cameron Young Claims First Victory at the Wyndham Championship

From his GT metals to Scotty Cameron Phantom putter, Titleist Brand Ambassador Cameron Young had every shot in the bag this week in Greensboro.

Young ran  away with his first PGA TOUR victory after making the move to a Titleist Pro V1x prototype golf ball. Here’s a look at what’s in his bag.

Defending Champ Malixi Among Trio of Day 1 Leaders at Bandon Dunes

Between a July typhoon that affected her native Philippines and bureaucratic paperwork to obtain a student visa to play for Duke University this fall, Rianne Malixi nearly didn’t make it to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort for her U.S. Women’s Amateur title defense this week.

As early as last week, she was awaiting the final approval, which didn’t become official until six hours prior to the scheduled flight to the United States. Malixi arrived in southwestern Oregon on Saturday, in time to get nine holes of preparation in on the Bandon Dunes course, and an 18-hole round on Sunday. Video of the two most previous USGA championships conducted at Bandon Dunes – the 2020 U.S. Amateur and 2022 U.S. Junior Amateur – also helped the 18-year-old become more familiar with the David McLay Kidd design.

Callaway Golf Announces New Opus SP Wedges

When Callaway launched their Opus wedges las year they had two big goals in mind.  First, create a shape that Tour players would love and that would be validated with considerable player use.  Mission accomplished.  The second goal was to design a model that would generate lower launch and higher spin.  And that was accomplished with the Opus Platinum.

As incredibly successful and popular as Opus wedges were, the new Opus SP wedges have taken performance and precision to the next level.  Opus SP has achieved the best immediate conversion for wedge use on Tour in Callaway history.  At The Memorial Tournament (where players were seeing Opus SP for the first time) 18 of these new wedges were put in play.  At the Genesis Scottish Open 32 Opus SP wedges were being used.

FlightScope Releases Mevo Gen2: The Most Complete Launch Monitor and Simulator on the Market – And It’s Under $1,200

FlightScope, a global leader in sports performance technology, is proud to announce the launch of the new FlightScope Mevo Gen2 – the most complete personal launch monitor and golf simulator available for under $1,200. With no required subscriptions, hidden fees or annual license fees, the new Mevo Gen2 model makes performance data accessible for golfers of all skill levels. Mevo Gen2 is the go-to practice tool, helping golfers sharpen their game and enjoy the process.

The Mevo Gen2 delivers FlightScope’s trusted performance data tracking and golf simulation to the everyday player. Powered by FlightScope’s patented Fusion Tracking Technology, it combines 3D Doppler radar and synchronized image processing to provideunmatched accuracy both indoors and outdoors.

PUMA Golf Pays Homage to Arnold Palmer with New Seasonal Collection

PUMA GOLF today released the latest additions to its ARNOLD PALMER Collection, a tribute to the iconic golfer with a contemporary twist. Known as The King, Palmer was a trendsetter on and off the course, and this capsule celebrates his life and impact through nostalgic colors, unique prints and personalized details.

The new additions to the PUMA GOLF x ARNOLD PALMER Collection feature a range of men’s and women’s apparel that bring Palmer’s unique style to life in each piece. The color palette includes white, navy and flat bronze – a nod to Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse – with subtle pops of pale pink for visual interest.

Celebrating Greatness: Miyu Yamashita Wins First Career Title At AIG Women's Open

In a breakout moment during her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, Miyu Yamashita captured her first career victory—and her first major title at the 2025 AIG Women’s Open.

Yamashita opened the championship in dominant form, carding rounds of 68 and 65 to build a commanding lead through 36 holes. Despite a challenging third-round 74, the 24-year-old from Japan showed remarkable poise, maintaining a one-stroke lead heading into Sunday’s final round.

Major Excellence: Team Srixon Captures the Moment Again

Team Srixon kept up the momentum in July, delivering major victories, top-tier performances, and playoff-clinching moments across the world’s biggest stages.

From breakthrough wins to season-defining consistency, Srixon players continue to prove that when the pressure rises, so does their game.

Nassau Country Club Completes Renovation of Historic Halfway House Calamity Jane

Nassau Country Club is nearing completion of an intensive three-phase renovation plan that included a complete facelift and expansion of its halfway house, “Calamity Jane House,” located between the 9th and 10th holes of its acclaimed golf course.

According to Meg O’Connor, General Manager/COO of Nassau Country Club, the Calamity Jane project—which ensured the historic building remained intact—represents the culmination of a long-range plan that featured numerous upgrades to the property.

Diamana Momentum, ROGUE Roundtable Round-up, and On-Tour with Mitsubishi Golf

 

Following an expansive, early-season "Love Your Driver More" cross-platform media campaign — including television spots on Golf Channel and NBC properties, inline display ads across GolfWRX, and drive-time radio spots on XM's PGA Tour Radio — and the excitement surrounding the release of a "Red + White + Blue" Limited Edition Diamana™ BB, coverage and consumer awareness of Mitsubishi's latest Diamana™ generation continues to gain momentum. Indeed, overall brand-based organic search impressions for Diamana™ leapt by 24%* while search impressions with availability of all Diamana™ 6th Generation models increased an astonishing 285%* over the same 90-day year/year period from April through June 2025.

The Nicklaus-Jacklin Award Presented by Aon Returns for 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

The Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon — which honors the player who best represents the spirit of the Ryder Cup — is set to return for the 2025 competition in New York.

Throughout the history of this iconic event, we have seen incredible displays of sportsmanship, teamwork, and performance. This September, the player who makes better decisions on and off the course will take home the coveted honor.

125th U.S. Women's Amateur - Inside the Field

The 126th U.S. Women’s Amateur will begin with a starting field of 156 players will compete in the U.S. Women’s Amateur. Following two 18-hole rounds at stroke play on Aug. 4-5, the field will be cut to the low 64 players for match play. 

Five 18-hole rounds of match play will determine the finalists who then will square off in a 36-hole championship match on Aug. 10.

126th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship – Fact Sheet

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort’s Bandon Dunes Course was designed by David McLay Kidd, of Scotland. The layout, which opened for play in 1999, is perched on a high bluff above the Pacific Ocean.

This will be the ninth USGA championship hosted by Bandon Dunes. Most recently, the resort was the site of the 2022 U.S. Junior Amateur, which saw Wenyi Ding defeat Caleb Surrat, 3 and 2, in the 36-hole championship match. Following the 2025 U.S. Women's Amateur, the USGA will conduct 11 more amateur competitions at Bandon Dunes over the next 20 years, starting with the 2028 Walker Cup Match. 

The PGAPappas Podcast - Episode 6: Chris Gotterup

Chris Gotterup earned his second career PGA Tour victory last week at the Genesis Scottish Open and joins The PGAPappas Podcast to talk about battling Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark in the high-stakes final group on Sunday.

Chris joins the pod from home where's he's charging up for a run in the FedExCup playoffs next week.  Chris and I talk about why his win at the Scottish Open was so emotional, what it was like to play with two major champions in the final grouping, how he was able to continue his great play the following week at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, and the reasons he's now playing at his highest level since earning his Tour card in 2024.

Zinkland Golf Design Completes Extensive Renovation of Knollwood Country Club

Zinkand Golf Design(ZGD) – led by golf course architect David Zinkand and his more than 25 years of experience designing, managing and shaping projects in the field – has completed an extensive renovation of Knollwood Country Club in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Construction began in August 2024 and followed ZGD’s proposed master plan for the golf course, short-game area and driving range. The 100-year-old course already possessed a strong routing that took advantage of the site’s varied terrain, with more dramatic, rolling hills encompassing its perimeter and gentler grading toward its center. Therefore, ZGD focused on the improvement of numerous course features. They included the creation of a new par-3 17th hole near its original footprint, and shifting the tees and landing areas of the 9th and 10th holes to elevate their strategy and playability.

PXG Named Supporting Partner of the Senior PGA Professional Championship

The PGA of America announced today a new multi-year partnership naming PXG as a supporting partner of the Senior PGA Professional Championship through 2027.

“We are proud to welcome PXG as a supporting partner of the Senior PGA Professional Championship, an annual highlight on our championships calendar,” said Derek Sprague, PGA of America CEO. “The Senior PPC showcases the incredible playing abilities of our PGA of America Golf Professionals 50 years of age and older, and we look forward to having PXG, one of the game’s premier equipment and apparel providers, with us in Port St. Lucie this October.”