Holtz to Face Coughlin III in 36-Hole Final at Troon C.C.

Brandon Holtz, of Bloomington, Ill., and Jeg Coughlin III, of Dublin, Ohio, each secured semifinal victories on Wednesday at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., to advance to Thursday’s 36-hole championship match of the 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship. 

Holtz, 38, is a former Illinois State University basketball player competing in his first USGA championship. He defeated Christian Cavaliere, of Katonah, N.Y., 3 and 2 in Wednesday’s afternoon match after rallying from 3 down with five holes to play in his quarterfinal match against Justin Hueber, winning in 19 holes. 

Ryder Cup All Star Celebrity Match Set

The PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe will present the 2025 Ryder Cup All-Star Celebrity Match on September 24, 2025, at Bethpage Black.

The 10-hole scramble will feature celebrities from the United States and Europe two days prior to the start of Ryder Cup matches. The celebrity teams are made up of sports icons, award-winning musicians and actors, world-renowned chefs and others, further elevating the star power of the 45th Ryder Cup, one of the world’s greatest sporting events.

Club Champion Free Fittings Happening Now

Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter, is giving golfers an unbeatable opportunity to elevate their game with its Free Fitting Flash Sale happening now through September 22, 2025.

Club Champion provides a customized Tour-level fitting experience using industry-leading technology and over 65,000 hittable clubhead and shaft combinations. Whether it’s dialing in a single club or optimizing an entire bag, golfers of all skill levels can expect a truly custom-built solution to maximize performance.

SuperStroke Releases 2025 Ryder Cup Putter Grips

SuperStroke has released their new Officially Licensed 2025 Ryder Cup SuperStroke Putter Grips – a must-have, limited-edition offering that celebrates the prestigious biennial match in style. Available in exclusive Team USA and Team Europe designs in SuperStroke’s most popular models, these stylish and colorful grips embody the spirit of international competition.

Emblazoned with the respective team colors, each SuperStroke Zenergy 2025 Ryder Cup putter grip features the official Ryder Cup logo at the top of the grip with red-and-blue graphics on the Team USA grips, and gold-and-blue graphics on the Team Europe grips.

Mitsubishi Golf 2025 Tour Season Wrap-Up

Mitsubishi Golf has released their latest wrap-up covering their latest tour wins, shaft technology advances, upcoming events, and product news.

Here’s a closer look at everything Mitsubishi Golf.

The Golf Club of Tennessee to Host U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships

The USGA announced today that The Golf Club of Tennessee, in Kingston Springs, Tenn., has been selected as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Mid-Amateur and 2034 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships. The Mid-Amateur will be the first USGA championship hosted by the club since the 2018 U.S. Women’s Amateur.

“We are excited to return to The Golf Club of Tennessee which now has not one, but two fantastic golf courses, and a supportive, engaged membership that we are pleased to partner with," said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, championships. “We are grateful for the invitation and look forward to welcoming some of the best mid-amateurs from around the world."

Titleist Releases Limited Run of Pro V1 Left Dot (•Pro V1) Golf Balls

Titleist’s Pro V1 Left Dot golf ball, a lower-flying, lower-spinning Pro V1 model used to win over 30 PGA TOUR titles including two major championships, will be available to golfers in a limited run beginning Sept. 23.

Designated by •Pro V1 on its side-stamp, Pro V1 Left Dot’s origins trace back to its initial launch on the PGA TOUR as a Custom Performance Option (CPO). Designed to finely tune specific flight, spin and feel characteristics, Titleist CPO models play an important role in the discovery of new technological advancements that are frequently incorporated into next generation Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. CPOs also provide key learnings in the continued development of more robust offerings for all golfers and their unique launch conditions.

Bridgestone Golf Re-Releases Pabst Blue Ribbon Collection

Due to the success of the Pabst Blue Ribbon collaboration earlier this summer, Bridgestone Golf has re-released the collaboration kits ahead of the Ryder Cup to celebrate Team USA.

The kit includes a limited-edition Bridgestone TOUR B RX dozen box as well as a limited-edition golf towel and putter headcover complete with both Pabst and Bridgestone logos.

G/FORE Releases MG4+ O2 Spikeless Golf Shoes

Luxury lifestyle brand and golf footwear innovator G/FORE is excited to unveil the MG4+ O2 Spikeless Golf Shoe—a new take on one of their most popular performance shoes, now reimagined for golfers who prefer a spikeless option.

Engineered for players who enjoy lightweight movement on the course, the MG4+ O2 Spikeless delivers the same unmatched comfort and performance as its G/LOCK Softspike counterpart—designed without the removable Tour Flex Pro Softspikes™ for the contemporary golfer. 

Motocaddy M7 Remote Electric Caddy Review: How Motocaddy, the Golf Community, and PGA HOPE Teamed Up to Let the Good Times Roll

The Motocaddy M7 Remote Electric Trolly has been a big part of my golf game going on three years now.  Pretty much every time I have my M7 on the course someone comes up to me and wants to check it out.  And we've had the M7 in my 12 Days of Christmas for the last three years.  There are golf electric caddies.  And there's the Motocaddy M7 Remote Electric Caddy.  M7 is truly in a class of one.

The winner of my recent Motocaddy M7 Remote giveaway wrote up this review and not surprisingly, calls it "very well engineered, genuinely useful, and significantly easier and more fun than [just] carrying a bag or even pushing a regular cart."  What is surprising however is how the winner Rich (@GolfAfter60 on X) hooked up with the golf community and PGA HOPE to really Let The Good Times Roll!

PXG Unveils 2025 Fall Winter Apparel Collection

Today PXG introduced its 2025 Fall and Winter Apparel Collection, a bold reimagining of golf fashion through the lens of utility and uniform.

Designed to transition seamlessly from the golf course to everyday life, the collection delivers modern silhouettes, custom prints, technical fabrics, and purposeful details that embody comfort and performance-driven style in equal measure. 

Project X Red Iron Shaft Review: Guest Review

I’ve been telling you about the new Project X Red iron shafts since they were released back in late spring of this year.  And I’ve now been fit into two different sets of irons with Project X Red as the ideal steel shafts.

I get a little more launch and extra spin with Red (compared to Project X Blue) and at the same time Red are every bit as stable and precise as Blue. I love these shafts. And so of course we have to have a giveaway for a full set of Project X Red iron shafts on my X and Instagram.

Pottawattomie Country Club to Restore Classic 1909 Golf Course

Award-winning golf course architect Raymond Hearn, ASGCA, has been selected by historic Pottawattomie Country Club for a renovation and restoration of its classic 1909 golf course.

The original nine holes (current holes 10-18) were designed by the legendary Tom Bendelow, and in 1965, Indiana-based architect Bob Simmons designed the second nine (currently 1-9).

2025 Ryder Cup to Host PGA of America Youth Day

As an extension of the PGA of America’s commitment to PGA Jr. League and local youth, the 2025 Ryder Cup will host PGA of America Youth Day on Thursday, September 25, at Bethpage Black.

PGA Jr. League teams from the Metropolitan PGA Section and local high school students are invited to attend, at no charge, the practice round and Junior Ryder Cup singles matches with a ticketed adult on Thursday. PGA Jr. League coaches and players can click here to RSVP.

SuperStroke Unveils Limited Edition PAC-MAN Grips

SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, is proud to announce that its next limited-edition putter grip and ball marker release features beloved 1980s-inspired imagery from Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.’s classic video game PAC-MAN.

These putter grips, presented in the popular Tour 2.0 grip styles, along with a matching PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary ball marker, are now on sale on SuperStrokeUSA.com. 

Nicholas James Announces New Fall Collection

As cooler weather arrives, Nicholas James, the men’s golf and lifestyle brand designed exclusively for men 5’9” and under, introduces its collection of versatile fall essentials: tailored vests, refined quarter-zips, and luxurious cashmere sweaters.

Built to address a gap in men’s fashion, Nicholas James ensures that shorter men don’t have to settle for ill-fitting, off-the-rack apparel. Each piece is cut with proportion and fit in mind, creating a polished, confident look that moves seamlessly from the course to the office to an evening out.

Galvin Green Announces New CEO

Galvin Green, the leading premium high-tech golf apparel brand, has appointed Martin Nilsson as its new Chief Executive Officer, based at the company’s global headquarters in Växjö, southern Sweden.

The board of directors has promoted Nilsson, from a key position in the finance team, to succeed Nicholai Stein, who has served as CEO since January 2020. The appointment strengthens alignment between the board and management team, ensuring greater agility as the brand continues its trajectory of international growth and innovation.

The Titleist Shop at Pinehurst Officially Opens

Titleist, the #1 ball in golf and the game’s leading performance equipment brand, and Pinehurst, the cradle of American golf, announce the official opening of the Titleist Shop at Pinehurst, an immersive fitting and retail experience located just steps from Pinehurst No. 2’s iconic 18th green.

Titleist’s first U.S. retail destination offers extensive golf ball and golf club fitting capabilities along with a wide range of Titleist products and Shop-exclusive offerings –– including Titleist’s most advanced on-demand golf ball customizer, allowing golfers to instantly add their personal touch to the #1 ball in golf. 

Turtleson Unveils 2025 Ryder Cup Licensed Apparel

Turtleson, creators of striking, sophisticated apparel for discerning customers who appreciate exceptional style and wearability, released its lineup of officially licensed 2025 Ryder Cup gear.

The collection includes polos, quarter-zip pullovers, hoodies, vests and jackets that fit perfectly whether you are watching from Bethpage Black, your home course or the 19th hole.

Foresight Sports Makes College Golf History with First Ever Simulator Tournament Championship

Last night thanks to Foresight Sports, college golf history was made in Grand Haven, MI, where 27 schools competed in the first-ever collegiate simulator tournament.

The Foresight Sports College Royale was hosted alongside the Folds of Honor Collegiate at American Dunes where the event was housed in a 130-foot tournament tent filled with fans as the nation’s top golfers went head-to-head in a closest-to-the-pin challenge powered by Foresight’s simulator technology.