Sunday, June 26, 2022

Golf Pride CPX Grips - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

When you're reading a golf review (or any kind of product review really) you want an honest opinion that helps you make a decision whether something is right for you.  And that's exactly what you're getting here from Andrew, the winner of a full set of new Golf Pride CPX grips.

Andrew has given his new CPX grips a pretty thorough testing, and I enjoyed reading his review immensely.  It also sounds like Andrew has found an ideal set of grips for his game, calling them "the perfect balance of everything you'd want in a grip with tackiness that's second to none."

Padraig Harrington Holds On to Win 42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship

Nobody ever said winning a major championship – at any level – is easy. Just ask Padraig Harrington. What looked like it would be an easy Sunday stroll around Saucon Valley Country Club’s Old Course turned into a much-too-close-for-comfort final round of the 42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship.

Harrington, who began the day with a five-stroke cushion, had to sweat out a one-stroke victory over 2019 champion Steve Stricker, becoming the third consecutive player to win this championship in his first appearance, and the 11th overall.

Mitsubishi Golf Records the Coveted Golf Quadruple

A coveted quadruple in golf?  You betcha when it means you win four tournaments in the same week.

And that's what Mitsubishi Golf accomplished this week with wins on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour, and Korn Ferry Tour.

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Harrington Takes Control at Saucon Valley, Leads by 5 at U.S. Senior Open

Padraig Harrington was asked at the end of his Tuesday pre-championship press conference what it would take to win the 42nd U.S. Senior Open at Saucon Valley Country Club’s Old Course. The wily veteran from the Republic of Ireland with three major championships to his name outlined three keys.

Putt well. Drive it well. And above everything else, have a great attitude.

Friday, June 24, 2022

How Amateur Golfers Perform on the Old Course at St. Andrews - A Shot Scope Deep Dive into the 150th Open Championship

In the lead up to the 150th Open at St. Andrews, Shot Scope has analyzed amateur golfers performance at the historic Old Course.

How does performance on the Old Course compare to other Open Championship courses in the UK? What holes are the hardest? Where can you expect to make a rare birdie? Which green causes the most 3 putts? Where do you need to hit your ball off the tee in order to score well? All of this and many other insights are available through Shot Scope performance tracking.

Harrington Leads Stricker By 1 At Halfway Point of U.S. Senior Open

Padraig Harrington overcame a broken driver during warmups and what he called a rough patch mid-round on Friday to post a 6-under-par 65 and take the 36-hole lead by one stroke over 2019 champion Steve Stricker in the 42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship on the Old Course at Saucon Valley Country Club.

Harrington, of the Republic of Ireland, turned 50 last August and is competing in his first U.S. Senior Open. The three-time major champion (2007 and 2008 British Opens; 2008 PGA Championship) weathered a rainy Round 1 on Thursday morning, then reeled off six birdies in a bogey-free round on Friday afternoon, with three of the birdies coming in a five-hole stretch late in the round.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Cleated or Non Cleated Golf Shoes? PrideSports Study on Replaceable Traction Reveals Tour Success

If your buddy told you he got 10 additional yards off the tee because of his shoes, you’d probably laugh at him. But when 10 of the top 10 PGA players on tour, including No. 2 in the world Jon Rahm are choosing replaceable traction, you gotta listen.

In a recent interview Rahm stated, “I think a game changer is the shoes I’m using this year, they’re different from last year, They’re a lot more comfortable. I’ve done some great work with Cuater and the Travis Mathew team, and I think it’s allowed me to be a little bit more stable and up my ball speed and my swing speed without being concerned.”

TravisMathew Offers Once in a Lifetime Trip to St. Andrews for You and a Friend

TravisMathew, a premium men’s golf and lifestyle brand, today launched its exclusive sweepstakes with St Andrews Links. Running until Aug. 7, TravisMathew is giving fans of the brand a chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to Scotland to play the historic Old Course and award-winning Castle Course.

“The TravisMathew brand prides itself on bringing a new, fresh offering to the game of golf and with this exclusive sweepstakes we wanted to give back to our loyal customers who share our vision,” said Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew. “We were thrilled to share the news of our new storefront opening this fall with St Andrews and now we are equally as thrilled to get to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with a loyal customer.”

Afternoon Delight: Haas, Hensby Share 18-Hole Lead at U.S. Senior Open

It was a tale of two waves on Thursday at the 42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship. Those fortunate enough to avoid the morning rain showers certainly benefited in Round 1 on Saucon Valley Country Club’s Old Course.

Ten of the 11 golfers who broke par on the 6,973-yard, par-71 layout were among those in the afternoon wave. That included Mark Hensby and 68-year-old Jay Haas, both of whom carded 4-under-par 67s to share the lead. Haas, playing in his 17th U.S. Senior Open and 50th USGA championship overall, shot his age for the second time this year, and joined four others to do so in the U.S. Senior Open.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Breakthrough Golf Introduces New Brava Driver Shafts

Breakthrough Golf has forever changed the way golfers look at putting when the Stability Shafts were introduced. They revolutionized putting by returning the club face to square at impact for consistently straighter putts.

That same thinking went into developing the new Brava Driver Shaft. It’s a lightweight shaft that delivers the power and consistency to perform shot after shot regardless of swing speed or driver model. It was designed for maximum ball speed and smash factor because it delivers more center strikes and a better face angle.

TPC River Highlands to Host World's Top Ranked Players at The Travelers Championship

The Travelers Championship – scheduled for June 23–26 at TPC River Highlands – will host the top-ranked player in the world and four of the top five players in the Official World Golf Rankings. Eight former Travelers Championship winners will also tee it up.

“TPC River Highlands has great balance and variety,” said golf course architect, Bobby Weed. “The New England terrain offers exciting semi-blind and tree-lined holes. Combined with holes along the Connecticut River, there is drama at every turn.”

The Rocket Mortgage Classic Returns to Detroit Golf Club with a Big Name Field

The Rocket Mortgage Classic today announced several player commitments, as reigning champion Cam Davis will defend his title against the likes of Will Zalatoris and Tony Finau, both ranked among the world’s top 20 golfers.

Additional players include major championship winners and past World No. 1s Justin Rose and Jason Day, PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year frontrunner Cameron Young, nine-time PGA TOUR winner Matt Kuchar, five-time PGA TOUR winner Rickie Fowler and four-time PGA TOUR winner Kevin Kisner.

Duca del Cosma to Reveal 2023 Collection at 2022 PGA Buying and Education Summit and Show

Award-winning Italian lifestyle brand, and golf footwear trendsetter, Duca del Cosma, will exhibit at the 2022 PGA Buying and Education Summit and Show on Monday, July 11th and Tuesday, July 12th which will be held at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Duca del Cosma continues to grow within the green grass community. Exhibiting at the 2022 PGA Buying and Education Summit and Show provides the team an opportunity to meet one-on-one with key green grass accounts as well as establish new relationships with potential customers and buyers.

Royal Albatross Adds to 2022 Footwear and Belts Collection for Women

Royal Albartross—the premium golf and lifestyle brand from the United Kingdom—has unveiled a new collection of footwear and belts for women.

The 2022 additions—all handmade by master craftsmen in Italy and Portugal—come in a range of colorways, patterns, and themes to coordinate and accent any look for the links and beyond.

Monday, June 20, 2022

Streamsong Golf Resort Releases Routing and Logo on New Chain Course

Streamsong Golf Resort announced today the name, routing and new logo for the fourth golf course slated to join the award-winning golf offerings at the world-renowned destination. The newly released layout by the legendary design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw (Coore & Crenshaw Design) shows six- and 12-hole loops, with the first tees a short walking distance from the Lodge at Streamsong.


The Chain, as the course is being dubbed, gets its name from the remnants of a piece of mining equipment used to hold a dragline bucket in place that was discovered on the site during the routing process. The Mosaic Company, which owns Streamsong, mined the 16,000-acre site for phosphate ore for decades, leading to the incredible sand formations that make the topography at this location unique. Special edition merchandise featuring The Chain logo will be available online and on site at Streamsong beginning in August.

42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship Facts and Figures

The U.S. Senior Open kicks off this week with 156 golfers in the field.  Saucon Valley Country Club previously hosted this championship in 1992 and 2000.

Some big names will be playing the Old Course at Saucon, and here's a deep dive into the field and championship history.

Titleist Launches New TSR Drivers at Travelers Championship

The new Titleist TSR drivers – the next generation of the most played drivers on the PGA TOUR – are making their worldwide debut this week at the Travelers Championship.

Today’s introduction of the new TSR drivers, together with the new TSR fairway metals, marks the start of the tour seeding and validation process for the upcoming Titleist metalwoods line.

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Fitzpatrick Wins 2022 U.S. Open for Historic Double at The Country Club

Matt Fitzpatrick is a champion once again at The Country Club.

The 27-year-old Englishman who triumphed nine years ago at this iconic venue when he claimed the U.S. Amateur, became just the 13th man and the first non-American to also add the U.S. Open Championship to his portfolio.

Mitsubishi Golf Wins U.S. Open in Dominating Fashion

It's common in the golf industry for companies to say they won this tournament or that tournament when the player uses its clubs.  Sometimes it can only be one club.  And other times still that club was not really instrumental in the win.

When Matt Fitzpatrick won the US Open earlier today at The Country Club however, Mitsubishi Golf shafts played an absolutely crucial role in his breakout major championship victory.

Inside the 42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship

Saucon Valley Country Club (Old Course) will host the 2022 U.S. Senior Open Championship next week and will be set up at 7,028 yards and play to a par of 36-35–71.

The yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions.