Monday, August 11, 2025

PUMA Golf x Palm Tree Crew Summer Collection Released

PUMA Golf and longtime staffer Rickie Fowler have once again teamed up with famed DJ Kygo and his Palm Tree Crew to create a new, more relaxed PUMA x PTC collection.

Featuring a fun and vibrant lineup of items and colorways including Haute Tropic, Dark Indigo and White Glow, among others, the latest PUMA x PTC collection has something for everyone.

Sunday, August 10, 2025

A Megha U.S. Women’s Amateur Win for Stanford’s Ganne

Winning a national championship for any athlete is an exhilarating feeling. Megha Ganne experienced such elation in 2024 when the Holmdel, N.J., native helped the powerhouse Stanford University women’s golf program collect its third NCAA title.

But it wasn’t until a sun-splashed and breezy Sunday at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort that the 21-year-old got to experience such a feat as an individual.

Fujikura Ventus VeloCore+ White Shaft Review - 10 Things to Know

A lightweight driver shaft should in theory generate more distance.  They're easier to swing and allow you to swing faster to create more swing speed than heavier shafts.  The problem with lightweight driver shafts (for me at least) is there's often some other accompanying loss of feel, control, or accuracy.  Until now.

The new Fujikura Ventus VeloCore+ White is the first lightweight driver shaft I've played that checks all the boxes for me.  Increased swing speed and distance?  You bet.  But Ventus White also delivers consistent shot patterns and doesn't disrupt my timing and tempo.  I installed the Ventus White into my Ping G440 LST driver and I'll give you some comparisons in feel, launch, and spin to the Ventus VeloCore+ Blue shaft (which I play in a different driver) in this review as well.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion’s Medal To Be Named for JoAnne Carner

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the medal presented each year to the U.S. Women’s Amateur champion will be renamed and redesigned to honor golf legend JoAnne Carner in recognition of her remarkable golf career, which includes eight USGA championship victories, the most by any female golfer. 

The gold medal in its current form, which has not had a formal name prior, dates back to 1977. Beginning with the 126th U.S. Women’s Amateur at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tenn., next August, each champion will receive the JoAnne Carner Medal along with the Robert Cox Trophy. 

LIV Golf Confirms Return to Real Club Valderrama in 2026

LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences, today announced a return to the Real Club Valderrama for LIV Golf Andalucía 2026, from 5-7 June 2026.

Early bird tickets for LIV Golf Andalucía 2026 are now available for purchase from LIVGolf.com/andalucia2026 including a select number of Club 54 Hospitality Tickets and three-day Ground Passes, where fans can enjoy a festival of world-class golf, live music, and family-friendly experiences.

Biermann, Ganne to Meet in 36-Hole Final at Bandon Dunes

Semifinal Saturday at the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur turned into Drama at the Dunes.

For only the third time in the championship’s illustrious history – and the second time in seven years – both semifinal matches went extra holes, and featured wild comebacks.

Friday, August 8, 2025

Final 4 at Breezy Bandon Dunes: Biermann, Ganne, Louderbaugh, Scaysbrook

Winning matches at the quarterfinal stage of a USGA championship is always a difficult task, whether it is the talented opponent greeting you on the first tee or just the enormity of the moment.

Add sustained winds from 15-20 mph – with gusts into the mid-30s – and that challenge gets multiplied in spades.

Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII Golf Laser Rangefinder Review - 10 Things to Know

There are three fundamental things you need from a golf laser rangefinder.  One, you need it to be easy to use.  It doesn't matter how accurate or loaded with features it is if your rangefinder is a pain in the you know what to use.  Two, as just alluded to you need your rangefinder to produce accurate yardages otherwise what's even the point.  And third, it needs to pick up the targets you're shooting.  Easy to use and accurate is worthless if you're aiming at the wrong target.

The new Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII Golf Laser Rangefinder gives you the slot machine triple diamond in these categories and then pays you out even more.  I put the Nikon 50i GII to the test in bright, normal, and lowlight conditions and it performed flawlessly.  In this review I'll also touch on a few differences between the 50i GII and Nikon's most premium rangefinder, the COOLSHOT Pro III Stabilized.

Thursday, August 7, 2025

2025 U.S. Women's Amateur: Meet the Quarterfinalists

Friday’s 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur quarterfinal matches will commence at 1:40 p.m. PDT, while the semifinals on Saturday are scheduled for 11:15 a.m.and 11:30 a.m.

Sunday’s 36-hole championship match will begin at 9:30 a.m. and resume after the lunch break at a time to be determined. Golf Channel has live coverage of the quarterfinals from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT. Here’s a closer look at the eight Quarterfinalists.

Cinderella Seeds Lau, Scaysbrook Join World No. 1 Romero in Quarters at Bandon Dunes

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort woke up on Thursday. 

After three days of relatively benign conditions, the omnipresent winds that permeate through this 26-year-old facility on the southwest Oregon coast came out of their three-day hibernation to greet the 32 remaining competitors in the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur.

Celebrate National Golf Month at Riviera Maya’s Most Stylish Sports Retreat

Golf is having a style and culture shift, and women are at the forefront. Since 2019, female participation in the sport has surged by 41 percent, with women now making up a record 28 percent of on-course players.

The rise is reshaping how and where women travel, and Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, is meeting the moment with a golf experience perfectly timed for National Golf Month.

125th U.S. Amateur Championship – Inside The Field

There will be 312 golfers competing in the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship field next week at The Olympic Club.

Here’s a closer look at the competitors.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Golf Channel’s Doran Advances; Co-Medalists Ousted in Round of 64 at Bandon Dunes

Golf Channel personality advancing and both medalists being sent home in the opening round of match play highlighted Wednesday’s action at the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur.


Say it ain’t so Emilia (Migliaccio) Doran.

125th U.S. Amateur Championship – Fact Sheet

The Olympic Club’s Lake Course will be set up at 7,214 yards and will play to a par of 34-36-70.


The Ocean course, which will serve as the stroke-play co-host course for the two rounds of stroke play, will be set up at 6,813 yards and will play to a par of 35-35-70. (NOTE: Yardages subject to change.)

KemperSports Selected to Manage Towhee Club

KemperSports, a leading golf, sports and hospitality company, announced today that it has been selected as the new management partner for Towhee Club in Spring Hill, Tenn., expanding the company’s presence in the fast-growing Middle Tennessee region. 

With a proven track record of managing premier public and private golf facilities across the country, KemperSports will bring its operational expertise and guest-first focus to enhance the overall golf and lifestyle experience at Towhee Club.

Johnnie-O Becomes Official NFL Licensee

Johnnie-O, the premium lifestyle brand known for blending East Coast classics with West Coast casual and a dose of Midwest grit, has been named an official licensee of the National Football League (NFL).

The agreement will see Johnnie-O produce a curated collection of officially licensed products for all 32 NFL teams. The NFL line will feature 29 different styles, available for both men and women, ranging from polos and quarter-zips to elevated lifestyle apparel. Designed with the brand’s signature blend of laid-back sophistication and functional performance, the collection offers a fresh, premium take on fan gear.

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort Announces Summer Value Golf Vacation Package

Stay, Swing and Save!


No golf-cation lasts forever, though our Unlimited Golf Package ensures your memorable moments last a little longer with even more value.

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.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

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.