Cobra Puma Golf Introduces 2022 Volition America Apparel and Footwear and Limited Edition LTDx Volition Drivers and KING 3D Printed Agera Putters

COBRA PUMA GOLF has announced its 2022 Volition America assortment of patriotic apparel, footwear and accessories, along with new Limited Edition LTDx Drivers and a Volition 3D Printed Agera Putter.

The PUMA x Volition America Collection will continue to make a bold, patriotic statement, bringing red, white and blue to the course through bold patterns, performance fabrics and eye-catching footwear, designed to honor the men and women who serve. A portion of the proceeds from these introductions will go directly to Folds of Honor Foundation to support the families of American military heroes.

122nd U.S. Open Championship - Texas Final Qualifying

The U.S. Open final qualifying at Lakewood Country Club and Royal Oaks Country Club will take place on on Monday, May 23. Final qualifying will also take place on Monday, June 6 (nine sites, including eight in the U.S. and one in Canada).

The 2022 U.S. Open Championship will be contested from June 16-19 at The Country Club’s Open Course, in Brookline, Mass.

2022 Ben Hogan Award Winner to be Revealed Monday at Colonial Country Club

The Hogan Trophy Award Foundation, Friends of Golf (FOG) and Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) are pleased to present the three Finalists for the 2022 Ben Hogan Award presented by PNC Bank. The three Finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are: Texas Tech’s Ludvig Aberg, Sam Bennett of Texas A&M and Oklahoma State’s Eugenio Chacarra.

The Finalists will attend a black-tie dinner Monday, May 23, at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, where the winner will be crowned. The winner will receive an exemption into the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, played annually at Colonial.

Tickets on Sale for 2022 U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship at NCR Country Club

Tickets for the 4th U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship are now available for purchase. The championship, conducted by the United States Golf Association (USGA), will be held in the state of Ohio for the first time at historic NCR Country Club in Kettering, from Aug. 25-28, 2022.

Fans will have the opportunity to experience all four championship rounds by purchasing good-any-one-day Gallery tickets, which are available as a single ticket option for $30 or as a two-pack for $50. The good-any-one-day ticket provides fans with the flexibility to attend the championship at their leisure and includes the opportunity to purchase food and beverages as well as complimentary parking. Juniors (age 18 and under) will receive free admission with a ticketed adult.

Pasatiempo Golf Club Unveils Plans to Restore Greens and Bunkers on Iconic Alister MacKenzie Course

The Pasatiempo Golf Club has announced, based on a Shareholder vote, plans to restore the original “push up” greens complexes and restore bunkers using modern construction methods. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the world-famous course was designed by Alister MacKenzie in 1929.

During the restoration, scheduled to begin in April 2023 and be completed in December 2024, the greens complexes and bunkers will be restored to resemble Alister MacKenzie’s original design, and intent, of the golf course.

New Galvin Green Collection Puts Pink in the Spotlight

Leading high-performance apparel brand Galvin Green is introducing a classy limited-edition Pink Collection that offers serious golfers the chance to update their Spring season wardrobe with long-lasting garments designed to enhance performance in warmer playing conditions.

The Pink Collection features a choice of four distinctly stylish polo shirt options, two versatile sweaters, a lightweight short-sleeve windproof jacket and a pair of fashionable shorts that can complement each and every one of the selected garments.

True Spec Denver Re-Opens for Season

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, announced that its seasonal Denver studio will open on Tuesday, May 24th for the 2022 season.

Customers interested in improving their game with custom equipment can learn more and schedule a fitting session today at  www.truespecgolf.com/denver.

LIV Golf Announces Franchise and Player Relations Leadership Team

LIV Golf has announced it has appointed two sport industry veterans in Matt Goodman as President of Franchises and Laurence Miller as Vice President, Head of Franchise Operations. The addition of Goodman and Miller strengthens LIV Golf’s player relations team that is establishing the franchise model launching this summer as part of the LIV Golf Invitational Series.

As President of Franchises, Goodman will lead strategy and operations for LIV Golf’s 12 teams, including developing league and team policies, revenue, branding, and innovation throughout the business. Goodman previously served as COO/CCO at NYCFC, overseeing all commercial functions including corporate partnerships, ticket sales, premium seating, consumer and brand marketing, business intelligence and analytics, as well as youth programs. Over the course of his career, Goodman has held key roles with the NBA, Cleveland Browns, Madison Square Garden Company, and Mandalay Sports and Entertainment.

Titleist Introduces New 2022 Tour Soft Golf Balls

Titleist introduces its third generation Tour Soft golf ball, responding to golfer feedback with a new aerodynamic design for longer distance off the tee combined with a large, fast core for a responsive soft feel.

“The Tour Soft golfer prioritizes feel and seeks the softest possible, but they are also looking for all around performance,” said Jeremy Stone, Vice President, Titleist Golf Ball Marketing. “The new Tour Soft has been reengineered for improved performance from tee through green.”

Titleist introduces Next Generation 2022 Tour Speed Golf Balls

When the original Tour Speed was introduced two years ago, it was the first Titleist high performance, multilayer golf ball with a proprietary Titleist Performance Urethane (TPU) cover, and immediately provided golfers the fastest, best performing model in its category.

The reformulated Tour Speed continues to produce consistently fast speed, penetrating flight, and exceptional short game control golfers have come to trust and expect from this model. All of this was accomplished while adhering to the rigorous quality and consistency standards required to be stamped with the Titleist script.

U.S. Adaptive Open Set to Welcome a Global Field to Pinehurst in July

The full field for the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open – a new national championship that will showcase the world’s best golfers with disabilities on Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 6 from July 18-20 – has been set by the USGA.

The USGA received 299 entries for the 2022 U.S. Adaptive Open’s 96-player field, and the field includes competitors from 29 states and 12 countries, including five competitors from North Carolina. The championship’s youngest competitor is 15-year-old Sophia Howard from Hudsonville, Mich. Judith Brush, 80, of Alexandria, Va., is the championship's oldest player.

Wilfong, Womble Rally to Claim Four-Ball Title in Birmingham

There is no more medalist jinx in the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. A pair of Wake Forest alums, Chad Wilfong and Davis Womble, became the first side to medal in stroke play and go on to win the championship with a dramatic, come-from-behind, 19-hole victory over Drew Kittleson and Drew Stoltz on the West Course of the Country Club of Birmingham.

It was the second consecutive year that the championship match was decided in extra holes.

Alternates Kittleson, Stoltz Among Semifinalists in Birmingham

Seven days ago, Drew Stoltz was preparing to fly to the PGA Championship in Tulsa, Okla., to host his SiriusXM Radio show, and Drew Kittleson was scheduled to be in Austin, Texas, for business. But one phone call from the USGA changed their itineraries, and on Wednesday, their lives could significantly change as well.

The two last-minute alternates from Scottsdale, Ariz., have taken full advantage of their unexpected entry in the 7th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at the Country Club of Birmingham. Kittleson, 33, and Stoltz, 37, won two more matches Tuesday on the West Course, including a dramatic 1-up quarterfinal win over co-medalists and top seeds Torey Edwards and Bret Parker, to put them two wins away from a national championship.

Duca del Cosma Partners with PGA Magazine

Award-winning Italian lifestyle brand, and golf footwear trendsetter, Duca del Cosma, has been designated by PGA Magazine as its Golf Shop Owners exclusive footwear company.

“We are thrilled with this appointment. Duca del Cosma is relatively new in North America, and to have partnered with PGA Magazine is an honour. Their influence with the PGA Golf Shop Owners, PGA Professionals, PGA Assistants, Buyers, and Merchandisers is vast. We intend to engage with these influential professionals weekly and monthly,” said Evelien Lauwers, Managing Director North America for Duca del Cosma. “This is a terrific opportunity.”

Golf Central Live from the PGA Championship at Southern Hills - 30+ Hours of Coverage

GOLF Channel will surround the 104th PGA Championship with more than 30 hours of studio coverage this week on GOLF Central Live From the PGA Championship on-site from Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla.

GOLF Central Live From the PGA Championship will provide comprehensive pre-Championship coverage Monday-Wednesday, followed by post-round analysis and insights each night on GOLF Channel following the conclusion of play.

Club Champion Continues Expansion with New Facilities and HQ Additions

The growth is continuing for at least one golf retailer in 2022 — Club Champion is seeing record expansion in every category, both domestically and internationally. In just under five months, the globe’s top custom club fitter has created a new base of operations in Arizona, expanded its Illinois build facility and headquarters, acquired three international partners, and hired new corporate leadership.

Nearing its twelfth year of business, Club Champion is recognized as the top custom club fitter in the USA and has recently expanded beyond domestic borders to claim the title worldwide. The brand offers Tour-quality club fittings and custom-built clubs for every level of golfer. Each state-of-the-art fitting studio houses over 50,000 hittable head and shaft combinations from over 60 golf manufacturers, alongside the best technology and talent the industry has to offer. Club Champion’s brand-agnostic approach has propelled them from a regional business to an award-winning international chain on an unprecedented growth trajectory.

Thrice as Nice: Medalists Roll into Round of 16 in Birmingham

Being the medalist in a USGA championship can sometimes add a burden of expectations. The common belief is that the great performances from stroke play will continue in match play. But as most golfers at the elite level fully understand, match play can be fickle.

All three sides who shared medalist honors in the 7th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at the Country Club of Birmingham were tested in Monday’s Round of 32 on the venue’s West Course. But fortunately for them, they did not see an abrupt end to their weeks.

Golf Datatech Research Estimates Gambling on Professional Golf to be Close to $5 Billion Market

With golf season in full-swing, Golf Datatech, LLC, the golf industry’s leading independent market research firm for retail sales, consumer, and trade trends, today unveiled the first-ever “Gambling & Golf Study,” providing insights into the state of wagering on the game, both during every day recreational play, as well betting on professional golf tournaments.

Gambling and golf have always gone hand in hand, and betting on the sport has entered a new phase that transcends buddies betting on their weekly match to wagering over the 40-week professional tournament season. This study provides insights into the current state of this new world order in golf gambling, based on a survey of 1,000 Serious Golfers.

Introducing the Spring 2022 FootJoy x Todd Snyder Collection

How would golf’s most iconic players from the Sixties and Seventies dress if they stepped onto the links today?

The answer is this spring’s Todd Snyder x FootJoy Collection. Building on FootJoy’s almost 100 year history as a leader in performance and comfort, Snyder designed a capsule collection of polos, windbreakers, hoodies, cardigans, shorts, joggers, caps, and golf shoes that are inspired by vintage golf style yet reinvented for the modern gent.

Going Low: Trio of Medalists Shoot 128 in Birmingham

Go low or go home. That’s a motto often heard at PGA Tour events, but it also applies for the 7th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at the Country Club of Birmingham.

Following 36 holes of stroke play on the club’s East and West courses, a score of 8-under-par 133 was required to qualify for match play, a championship record by two shots. In all, 95 of the 128 sides posted under-par totals for 36 holes.

Ace Indoor Golf Gimme Simulators Names Trevor Faust President

Ace Indoor Golf and Gimme Simulators, the industry’s leading builder, designer and installer of golf simulator hardware and technology, has named industry veteran Trevor Faust its new president. Faust brings more than 15 years of progressive entrepreneurial management experience, from general manager roles to executive sales posts with strategic and business development responsibilities focused on revenue growth.

“We’re excited about the direction Ace Indoor Golf and Gimme Simulators are poised to take with the direction, experience and industry savvy of our new company President Trevor Faust,” says Co-Founder Joe Neumeyer. “We couldn’t have asked for someone more ideally suited to this role. Trevor knows how to sell, market and fulfill world-class indoor experiences like few others in this business. His energy and ingenuity will help drive our success as the Ace and Gimme become more household names in indoor golf.”

Lawsuit Filed Against PGA Tour and Fortinet Championship

The Dovel & Luner law firm on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against PGA TOUR, Inc. and Fortinet, Inc. for failing to compensate Plaintiff 1440 Sports Management Ltd. for its role in creating the Fortinet Championship, a major golf tournament in Napa, California.

The Complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that PGA Tour and Fortinet broke their promises and were unjustly enriched after refusing to compensate 1440 Sports for securing Fortinet as a sponsor for the PGA’s Napa golf tournament.

GOLFFOREVER Signs World Number 1 Scottie Scheffler as Brand Ambassador

GOLFFOREVER – the leading at-home golf fitness training system that helps golfers play without limits – is proud to announce a new partnership with world-No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler.

The newly-minted Masters champion, who leads the 2022 FEDEX Cup Standings with nearly twice as many points as his closest chaser, has won four times on the PGA TOUR since he began using GOLFFOREVER’s groundbreaking training system that pairs the first-ever multi-use golf fitness and warmup tool with video-streaming routines for flexibility, speed, power and injury recovery in the GOLFFOREVER app. Scheffler will represent the brand by appearing in GOLFFOREVER video content and advertisements, using the GOLFFOREVER Training System in a similar capacity to how he uses it in his own daily routines.

Bonita National Golf Hosts Dog Reception to Benefit Els for Autism

Bonita National Golf and Country Club recently concluded a month of fundraising events to benefit the Els for Autism Foundation with a one-of-a-kind Dog Reception. 25 dogs (and their owners) attended the reception, which featured samples of Ernie Els Champion Pet Products as well as prizes donated by PetSmart and Sunshine Ace Hardware.

The fun, dog-themed reception capped off a month of fundraising activities by the club to benefit the Foundation. In total, Bonita National raised $3,000 from events that included a 5k walk/run, golf events, a South African-themed steak night, golf tournament raffles, and artisan market contributions. The Dog Reception alone raised $287 through donations and contributions.

PXG Throws All-American Grand Opening of New Fairfax Store

This weekend, PXG honored its roots during an event that exuded red, white, and blue in celebration of the opening of its PXG Fairfax store. Military veterans, notables, athletes, and clients alike, joined PXG Founder and CEO, Bob Parsons and President and Executive Creative Director of Apparel, Renee Parsons, for the all-American celebration of the new retail store.

Opening a storefront in Fairfax, VA was a natural choice for www.pxg.com as the Washington, DC metro area ranks the 7th largest golf market in the country based on number of golfers. The area also boasts 79 golf courses in a 20-mile radius, including some of the most famed private courses in the region and the much-respected Army Navy Country Club. Located at 9600 Main Street STE P, Fairfax, VA, 22031, less than an hour away from Bob Parsons’ hometown of Baltimore, MD, and just outside of Washington, DC, the state-of-the-art facility supports an unparalleled shopping experience for golfers and non-golfers alike.

Daphne's Headcovers Launches Golden Bear Headcover

Daphne’s Headcovers has launched an iconic Golden Bear headcover celebrating the game’s greatest player. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Nicklaus Children’s Hospitals.

This week marks the moment these very special Golden Bear headcovers are available.  Complete with the famed and legendary Jack Nicklaus signature and  famous blue eyes to match Mr. Nicklaus’s “steely blues.”

Broadmoor Golf Club to Host 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle, Wash., will host the 62nd U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, which will be played Sept. 21-26, 2024.

“The USGA is excited to bring the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship to Broadmoor Golf Club,” said Tracy Parsons, championship director. “This championship showcases senior women’s golf and encourages women to play competitively through all stages of life. These athletes embody the spirit and passion of the amateur game and will undoubtedly enjoy this challenging course.”

Future SEC Rivals Team Up for Record 61 in Birmingham

Over the next four years, Carter Loflin and Wells Williams will be heated rivals in the Southeastern Conference at the University of Georgia and Vanderbilt University, respectively.

But at the 7th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship this week at the Country Club of Birmingham, they get to play on the same team, and on Saturday they set a record. On a gorgeous day in central Alabama that was briefly interrupted by a late-afternoon thunderstorm, the two 18-year-olds carded a 9-under-par 61 on the 6,611-yard East Course to establish an 18-hole championship scoring record.

Inaugural LIV Golf Invitational London to Feature Array of Immersive Fan Activities

LIV Golf has unveiled initial details on the array of fan activities taking place June 9-11 at Centurion Club, site of the first-ever LIV Golf Invitational Series tournament. All General Admission tickets will be all-inclusive of the unique activations that will engage fans of all ages in celebration of the game of golf.

Gates will open at 11 a.m. all three days of tournament play in advance of the 2 p.m. shotgun start, so guests can enjoy and take part in all of the interactive activities onsite. Grounds passes will allow fans to walk the course, view the tournament from select viewing platforms and grant entry to the massive Fan Village. This immersive area will celebrate the spirit of London with Covent Garden-style street performers and a food and drink festival atmosphere inspired by the best of Borough Market. A specially designed Kids Zone will also engage youth with children’s entertainers, face painting, soft play equipment for climbing, ‘crazy golf’ putting challenges, and educational activations based on STEM lessons.

Club Champion Opens 100th Fitting Studio

Fresh off of international expansion news, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter, Club Champion, is celebrating another massive achievement: 100 stores. With the addition of five international studios and a flurry of domestic openings, the brand is now on track to have 115 studios worldwide by the end of the year.

Now considered the premier custom club fitter worldwide, Club Champion offers Tour-quality club fittings and custom-built clubs for every level of golfer. Each state-of-the-art fitting studio houses over 50,000 hittable head and shaft combinations from over 60 golf manufacturers, alongside the best technology and talent the industry has to offer. Club Champion’s brand-agnostic approach has propelled them from a regional Chicagoland business to an award-winning international chain on an unprecedented growth trajectory.

Arccos Launches New Wearable Gen 2 Arccos Link

Hot on the heels of releasing its next generation Smart Sensors, Arccos Golf– pioneer of big data and Artificial Intelligence for golf – has today launched a new and improved Link to meet growing demand for its automatic shot tracking wearable first introduced two years ago.

Designed to be worn on a player’s belt, waistband or pocket the new Arccos Link (Gen2) offers golfers the next level tech for the next level of performance, thanks to the capacity to automatically record shots without having to carry a phone on the course. As well as its sleeker look and improved clip functionality, the new device incorporates advanced microphone enhancements with GORE® protective vents to deliver the most reliable, high quality shot tracking performance in golf.

LIV Golf Announces 2023-2025 Expanded Event Schedule

LIV Golf has announced an ongoing commitment to golf’s global growth via an expanded 2023-2025 event schedule, highlighted by a $2 billion investment that promises to unlock the sport’s untapped worldwide potential and grow the game’s audience for the next generation. The investment will be used to fund ongoing expansion and prize purses for the new LIV Golf schedule.

The new schedule includes 10 events in 2023 followed by a full season of 14 events in 2024 and 2025. Tournaments will take place across the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and North America.

Shot Scope Introduces Game Analysis Tool for V3 Smart Watch and Pro LX+ GPS Powered Rangefinder

Shot Scope (www.shotscope.com), a leading international manufacturer of GPS-based distance tracking and game performance systems, continues to push technological boundaries with the introduction of a new course and hole analysis tool for golfers. The new feature provides golfers with course-specific statistics along with a comprehensive map of how they typically perform at any given course. The new innovation will be most beneficial for a golfer’s home course, where they traditionally track multiple rounds that can be broken down into useful data.

The new game analysis feature is available as a FREE download to all Shot Scope customers who are currently using a product with shot tracking technology, including the award-winning V3 Smart Watch, the PRO LX+ — golf’s first laser rangefinder to feature GPS-powered distances and artificial intelligence for personalized performance tracking – and the new H4 game tracker. It is accessible on Shot Scope’s online dashboard and through the mobile app.

Harbour Town Adds Fresnel Lens to Iconic Lighthouse

The iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse at The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island has added an exciting chapter to its storied history with the installation of a genuine Fresnel lens to further the power of the light that blossoms from the top.

Just over five decades old, the red-and-white striped Lighthouse — featured prominently in CBS’ coverage last month of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage golf tournament — serves not only as a beacon to the many ships that reside in the Yacht Basin but also as a landmark that symbolizes the region and the resort.

Nicklaus Company Appoints Phil Cotton as Chief Executive Officer

The board of Nicklaus Companies have announced the appointment of Phil Cotton as Chief Executive Officer. An experienced sports industry business leader, Phil will succeed John Reese, who is transitioning to Vice Chairman at Nicklaus Companies after more than 10 years as CEO.

Reporting to Executive Chairman, Howard Milstein, Phil will oversee the existing businesses and teams of Nicklaus Brands, Nicklaus Design as well as all corporate relationships and new business opportunities. Phil will work closely with business heads Andy O’Brien, President of Nicklaus Brands, and Paul Stringer, President of Nicklaus Design.

BGT Introduces Commemorative Stability Tour American

For over 130 years golfers from across the world come to the United States to play in one of the oldest golf events held.

In honor of this year’s US Open in Brookline, Mass. BGT introduces a commemorative putter shaft. The Stability Tour American is available only for a short time.

Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve Shafts Review - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

I've been telling you guys about Aerotech SteelFiber golf shafts for a long time now.  They're long, great feeling, and incredibly stable.  In a nutshell the kind of shafts that can legitimately improve your game immediately.  I have SteelFiber shafts in multiple iron sets and absolutely love em.

Aerotech SteelFiber shafts have more PGA Tour wins than any graphite iron shaft in history, and are used by many players (including World No. 2 Nelly Korda).  And Todd won his own full set of Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve shafts in my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Letters from Santa Giveaway.  Todd says they've given him "less dispersion, great feel, and consistent distance."

Srixon ZX5 Driver Review - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

When I review particular equipment and gear you guys know these are products I've tested that ultimately stand out as special.  We also have chats in DMs and in posts about the reviews and gear and it's always incredibly gratifying to help you find new equipment and gear that works best for you.

And this guest review of the new Srixon ZX5 driver by Jon Ahlgrim makes me smile ear to ear.  Jon won this driver in my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas - Letters from Santa, and has gained "15 more yards" in distance from his old driver, and also "mishits that are more accurate."

Seminole Legacy Golf Club to Host 2022 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Regional

Florida State University’s Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida is set to host an NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Regional, May 9-11, 2022.

Each of the six regional sites will feature 12 teams and six individuals, with the top four teams and top two individuals (not already on an advancing team) qualifying for the 2022 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships to be played in Scottsdale, Ariz. May 20-25.

Folds of Honor and PGA of America Joined by USGA, PGA Tour, and LPGA in Support of Patriot Golf Days

Folds of Honor and the PGA of America announced today that they will be joined by the USGA, PGA Tour and LPGA in providing assistance and awareness for Patriot Golf Days this Memorial Day Weekend. Patriot Golf Days provides funding in support of Veterans and military families through Folds of Honor and PGA HOPE, the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America.

Patriot Golf Days began as a grassroots fundraising celebration in 2007, and over the last 15 years, it has grown to encompass a variety of fundraising efforts led by PGA Professionals and golfers in all 50 states.

True Spec Golf Opens New Facility at Metedeconk National Golf Club in New Jersey

True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, today announced its newest outdoor facility, True Spec New Jersey, at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson.

The new facility will have its grand opening on May 24 and will be the company’s first ever location in New Jersey. It is the latest in a growing number of partnerships that brings True Spec’s bespoke fittings and best-in-class customer service to prominent courses around the country.

Reynolds Lake Oconee Offers Unnique Blake Adams Experience

When Reynolds Lake Oconee guests sign up for the “Blake Adams Kingdom Experience,” their most difficult decisions will be whether they want to play golf, fish, shoot clays, or socialize with the former PGA Tour professional.  Or they can select several since the versatile Adams is a perfect fit for any event.

Golf is Adams’ strongest suit. When the director of player development at The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee tees it up with an individual or a group, he’ll share tips and offer instruction as well as entertain with stories from his 20 years on Tour, which included numerous Top 25 finishes in PGA Tour tournaments and other events like The U.S. Open, The PGA Championship and The Players Championship.

PXG Throws Knockout Grand Opening Party in Philadelphia

PXG reigned supreme this weekend, knocking it out of the park with the grand opening celebration of its new PXG Philadelphia store. Notables, athletes, and clients alike, joined PXG Founder and CEO, Bob Parsons and President and Executive Creative Director of Apparel, Renee Parsons, for an epic celebration of the new retail store.

Opening a storefront in Philadelphia was a natural choice for PXG, seeing as the sports loving city boasts 92 golf courses within a 20-mile radius. Located at 555 S Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, the state-of-the-art facility supports an unparalleled shopping experience for golfers and non-golfers alike.

Tour Edge Golf in the Bag for 17th Win on Champions Tour with Red Hot Player

Tour Edge, the pound-for-pound industry leader in performance and innovation, was a part of their third win of the young PGA TOUR Champions season Sunday at the Insperity Invitational in The Woodlands, TX.

So far in 2022 after eight events, Tour Edge has been a part of three victories, four runner-up finishes, 13 Top 5’s and 18 Top 10 finishes.

ClubCorp Rebrands to Invited

ClubCorp’s lifestyle hospitality brand was founded in 1957 on the traditions and values of acceptance. With these founding principles in mind, ClubCorp officials announced a company rebrand rolling out in the coming months with the name and fundamental belief that everyone is “Invited.”

“Invited is not just a name. It’s everything we are,” said Invited CEO David Pillsbury. “We are Invited because, from the golf courses to the tennis courts, from fine dining to family hang time, we connect and create communities attracting members from diverse backgrounds that share similar passions and pursuits. We create clubs and experiences that combine exceptional amenities and unmatched service with a friendly and welcoming spirit. We want our members, guests, and team members to know that Invited is where they belong.”

Casa De Campo Resort and Villas Announce Summer Golf Packages

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences, including its iconic “World Top 100” Teeth of the Dog – announces an array of exceptional summer stay-and-play packages ideal for family and golf buddy getaways.

The “Unlimited Golf with All-Inclusive” package starts at $1,259 (per room, per night). Resort guests can tee it up to their heart’s content on two renowned Pete Dye-designed gems: Dye Fore (27 holes) and The Links (18). Play on the legendary Teeth of the Dog has a preferred rate of $199 per round (plus taxes). All golf rounds are based on availability and include play on arrival and departure days.

Omni Hotels and Resorts Names Buffalo Agency as Golf Public Relations Agency of Record

Omni Hotels & Resorts has selected Buffalo Agency (Buffalo) as its golf public relations agency of record.

Calling upon its deep knowledge of branding and the business of golf, Buffalo will help Omni Hotels & Resorts build a clearer identity for its nationwide collection of 25 golf courses spread across 11 resorts. This identity will be informed by elements such as Omni’s market positioning, competitor analysis, audience insights, proof points from its golf properties, and current trends in golf travel.

Charlie Mechem Announces New Book Arnie and Jack, Now Available Through USGA Publications Website

Charlie Mechem’s latest book, Arnie and Jack: Stories of My Long Friendship with Two Remarkable Men, is now available for purchase on the USGA publications website.

“I’ve always had a great relationship with the USGA,” said Mechem. “I’m pleased that they added my book to their shop. It’s a great fit for both of us.”

The Country Club, USGA Announce 122nd U.S. Open Lee Elder Internship Class

With a focus on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in golf, The Country Club and the United States Golf Association have selected 25 college and graduate students from 22 universities for the Lee Elder Internship, a dedicated, hands-on career training program that will run throughout the week of the 122nd U.S. Open Championship in June.

The international cohort includes 15 individuals who identify as female and 10 as male, with more than half having minimal exposure to golf. With students from the United States, Argentina, the Republic of Korea and Nigeria, the internship reflects what the U.S. Open represents in golf – the most diverse and democratic major championship, open to all.

USGA, DEWAR’S Announce Official Cocktail of the U.S. Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) and DEWAR’S® have announced the “DEWAR’S Lemon Wedge” as the official cocktail of the U.S. Open Championship.

The cocktail puts an energizing twist on the classic “Highball,” refreshing both the game of golf and Scotch whisky by showcasing a new spin on a classic.