ECCO Unveils Lydia Ko Designed Biom G5

ECCO – a golf footwear innovator – announces that ambassador Lydia Ko has combined her South Korean and Kiwi heritage with a custom version of the brand-new ECCO BIOM® G5 shoe as part of the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2022 collection.

Reflecting both her personality and dual-nationality roots, Ko designed her ECCO BIOM® G5 with hibiscus flowers styled on one side of the shoe and silver ferns on the other, paying homage to her country of birth, South Korea, and the country in which she grew up, New Zealand, respectively.

Generational’s Mito Pereira Advances to Next Round of the PGA’s FedExCup Championship

Generational Group, a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to congratulate Mito Pereira, a Generational sponsored PGA Tour golf professional, who has advanced to the BMW Championship in the FedExCup Playoffs.

Pereira finished 5 under par against an impressive field of competition last week in the St. Jude Championship and advanced to the next round of the FedExCup Playoffs.  Pereira will now join 69 others top performers at the BMW Championship at the Wilmington Country Club in Delaware. Based on his St. Jude results, Pereira is now ranked 42nd, with 938 points in the latest FedExCup standings.

True Spec Golf Fitting Review - Beverly Hills California

My first time in Beverly Hills was a memorable one, and I realized very fast I've got some L.A. in my blood.  Driving to my True Spec Golf putter fitting in Beverly Hills from Los Angeles took me through nostalgic, winding streets and the excitement was euphoric.  It almost felt like I was in a scene from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

When I arrived at True Spec on Wilshire Blvd., I knew it was going to be a great day.  Just down the road one way was Los Angeles Country Club.  The other way Rodeo Drive.  What I didn't know however was how damn impressive the fitting and my fitter Michael were going to be.  I opened the front door to True Spec and the fireworks were about to get started.

Biondi, Gutschewski, Townsend and Thorbjornsen Share Medalist Honors at U.S. Amateur Championship

It was another glorious summer day in northern New Jersey on Tuesday. The sun was out, the temperatures barely crept into the 80s without humidity and there was a gentle breeze – a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors.

Unless, of course, you were one of the competitors trying to unlock the mystery of the two stroke-play venues for the 122nd U.S. Amateur Championship. For the second day in a row, The Ridgewood Country Club and co-host Arcola Country Club presented a daunting challenge to the world’s best amateurs.

PAYNTR Golf Expands with New Retail Partners

PAYNTR GOLF has announced new retail partnerships with PGA TOUR Superstore, Scheels, The Golf Warehouse, Golf Town, Haggin Oaks, Golf Exchange and Global Golf as golf’s fastest growing performance footwear brand drives past a direct to consumer model as a result of high demand. This comes in addition to the more than 300 green grass doors, serviced by 20 independent territory sales managers, which have partnered with the brand to bring PAYNTR GOLF’s performance technology to the avid golfer.

“The response to our initial product offering in March 2021 along with several new models and color runs launched during the past six months has exceeded our expectations,” says Mike Forsey, Co-founder and President of PAYNTR GOLF. “This is just the beginning and establishing meaningful retail partnerships was always part of our next phase to continue to grow our brand both nationally and globally. We are pleased we found several key players in the retail space who will help accelerate our growth.”

Shot Scope "Shots Plotted" Feature is Newest Game Innovation for Golfers

Shot Scope, the industry-leader in advanced GPS and automatic shot tracking technology, today unveiled its innovative “Shots Plotted” feature, the newest game management tool for golfers using the Company’s V3 Watch and PRO LX+ Rangefinder models.  Unique in game tracking technology, Shots Plotted provides golfers with a history of every hole for tee shots and approaches, and the ability to visualize their performance based on the club used, end location of the shot, hole score and an individual strokes gained benchmark.

The new feature is available free of charge to Shot Scope users and is available on both the Company’s Web Dashboard and via Mobile apps.

Peter Millar Returns to 2023 PGA Merchandise Show

Peter Millar is pleased to announce its return to the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, January 24-27, 2023, and a multiyear commitment to the event which includes the Peter Millar and G/FORE brands and licensees, JT Spencer and Hudson Sutler.

Peter Millar has a long history with the PGA Show as an important anchor exhibitor in the fashion hall. Encompassing over 6,000 square feet of space, the exhibits for 2023 promise to deliver an amazing presentation of the Fall 2023 Collections and immersive experience into the brand.

PXG Unveils First Custom Golf Club Build and Distribution Center in the UK

PXG, a global research and development company dedicated to creating the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel, recently opened its first custom build and distribution center in the United Kingdom. A state-of-the-art facility, PXG UK is key to expanding the brand’s international footprint and ensuring even more golfers throughout Europe have quick and easy access to the exceptional products PXG delivers.

“The opening of PXG UK is not only a testament to how far we’ve come but also a statement about where we are headed,” said PXG Founder & CEO Bob Parsons. “As we grow, we want our customers have the best possible experience end-to-end. That means their clubs are built right and ship fast. The new center enables us to do both, which is the PXG way!”

Pine Brook Country Club Retains Strawn & Sampson for 100th Anniversary Book

Pine Brook Country Club, a prestigious private golf club founded in 1924 in the Boston suburbs, has retained Strawn & Sampson to plan, produce and publish its centennial book.

In anticipation of the upcoming 100th anniversary, club leadership has followed a 10-year, master-planned schedule of renovations and new construction. “The idea was for 2024 to arrive and find the club at its peak of excellence,” said immediate past president Jeffrey Baron, “with every amenity in place and with nothing left for the members to do but celebrate.”

Spikes Win at the FedEx Cup St. Jude Championship

PrideSports confirms the winner of the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis.

The winner accomplished his first win on the PGA Tour in dramatic fashion. He experienced an incredible break when getting possibly the best “members bounce” in his career by avoiding the water on the third playoff hole.

PGA National Resort Showcasing Renovation with Re-Opening of The Champion Course

PGA National Resort – South Florida’s world-class golf, vacation, culinary, events and spa destination – announces its famed Champion Course will reopen for resort guest and member play on Sept. 2 after an extensive bunker renovation on the Jack Nicklaus-designed layout.

Led by Nicklaus Design, construction over the summer resulted in all bunkers on The Champion Course being rebuilt or eliminated to ensure the absolute best in playability and strategy. The Champion’s bunkers account for more than two acres of the celebrated 18, which hosts the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic annually. The bunkers are now equipped with new subsurface drainage, “Better Billy Bunker” liners, and eye-catching G-Angle sand.

Baba Socks it to Chun in U.S. Women’s Amateur Final at Chambers Bay

Displaying superb ball striking, near-flawless putting and a killer competitive instinct, Saki Baba put on a clinic at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. The 17-year-old from Japan defeated 21-year-old Monet Chun of Canada, 11 and 9, on a chamber of commerce day at Chambers Bay. With the victory, Baba becomes just the second player from Japan to win a USGA championship, after Michiko Hattori won this title in 1985.

“It’s just amazing. I just can't believe it,” said an emotional Baba through a translator. “I was able to [play] my kind of golf. Yeah, everything just went smoothly.”

122nd U.S. Women's Amateur - Meet the Quarterfinalists

Only eight players remain standing at Chambers Bay in the 2022 U.S. Women's Open.  Two fog suspensions Thursday delayed play more than two hours testing stamina, determination, and poise.

All quarterfinalists are exempt into the 2023 U.S. Women's Amateur at Bel-Air Country Club, and riding a wave of confidence heading into match play Friday.  Here's a closer look at the quarterfinalists.

Wilson, Rao, Lehigh Cruise into Quarterfinals While Other Favorites Fall at U.S. Women's Amateur

The only double-session day at the U.S. Women’s Amateur demands stamina, determination and poise in order to be one of the eight left standing at the end. Annabel Wilson of Ireland displayed all those qualities during a long Thursday at Chambers Bay to march into the quarterfinals riding a wave of confidence.

Wilson, 21 and a junior at UCLA, defeated Katie Li of Basking Ridge, N.J., 3 and 2, in the Round of 16 using a similar formula to the one she deployed in winning her Round of 32 match earlier today against Julia Misemer. In both instances, Wilson birdied the par-5 first hole and sprinted to early leads that allowed to her to survive rough patches in the middle of the rounds and secure a pair of victories.

LA Golf Putter Review - An Evolution in Putter Design and Performance

The new LA Golf putter could mark a new era in putter design and performance.  It's the first putter ever made with an all carbon head, and claims of a larger sweet spot deliver as advertised.

In fact the LA Golf putter delivers on so many performance benefits it might re-invent your game on the greens.  It's the kind of putter you can trust and even completely fall in love with.

Galvin Green 2022 Part 2 Collection Dedicated to Reaching Your Peak

The 2022 Part Two Galvin Green collection launched this month by the leading apparel brand is inspired by serious golfers looking to reach their peak in performance no matter the weather, while a commitment to never compromise lies at the heart of a line of long-lasting garments designed to minimize impact on the environment.

The series of eye-catching pyramid designs incorporated into the collection were chosen to challenge traditional golfing conceptions. The distinctive shape signifies the ideals behind the range, crowned with a peak of devotion and excellence. The collection boasts bold garments and designs suitable for all conditions to help deliver the ultimate GameDay experience.

The Golf Club at Equinox Completes Second Phase of Course Renovation

The Golf Club at The Equinox has announced the completion of phase two of its four-phase full course renovation. The updates, led by Rees Jones Design include reworked greenside bunkers at holes 8, 13, and 14 as well as a redesign of the green complex on the 18th hole.

“We are extremely excited to finish Phase 2 of the renovation to The Golf Club at The Equinox!  The new bunkers on holes 8, 13, 14 and 18 are a tremendous upgrade to the course.  The 18th hole is now one of the signature holes on the course and will leave golfers wanting to play more.”  Jay Sheldon, General Manager of The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa.

Misemer Shocks Top Seed Stone; Heck and 13-Year-Olds Win Big at Chambers Bay

Through the first two days of stroke play at the 122nd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Chambers Bay, player after player recited a variation of the same mantra: Seeding doesn’t matter in match play. On a cool, damp Wednesday along the shores of Puget Sound, several higher-seeded players experienced that truth the hard way.

Chief among them was Latanna Stone of Riverview, Fla., who less than 24 hours earlier was riding high after a record-setting 8-under-par 65 earned her co-medalist honors and the No. 1 seed. But rather than making a run at the title, Stone ran into a buzzsaw in the form of No. 64 seed Julia Misemer, who early this morning defeated two other competitors on the last hole of a playoff to earn the final coveted spot in match play.

Latanna Stone Shoots Record-Setting 65; Three Players Share Medalist Honors at Chambers Bay

There must be something about the number 10 that agrees with Latanna Stone. Ten years ago Stone, of Riverview, Fla., qualified to play in the U.S. Women’s Amateur as a 10-year-old. Today she set another milestone, posting a 36-hole total of 10-under-par 136 after a sparkling second round of 8-under 65. Stone earned co-medalist honors with Alice Ziyi Zhao of the People’s Republic of China and Laney Frye of Nicholasville, Ky., who will occupy the top three seeds in match play, beginning on Wednesday.

Stone built on her solid opening round of 71 yesterday to card eight birdies and set the championship record for the lowest single round in relation to par. It also is a new women’s competitive course record at Chambers Bay, beating the 67 set on Monday by Zhao.

122nd U.S. Amateur Championship – Inside The Field

312 golfers ranging from 15 to 60 years old will compete in the 2022 U.S. Amateur Championship next week at Ridgewood Country Club.

Here's a detailed look at the players in the field.

Another Major Victory for Fujikura Ventus

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the number one driver and wood shaft on multiple professional tours this week, including the PGA, LPGA and Korn Ferry Tour.

At the AIG Women’s British Open on the LPGA Tour, Fujikura was once again the #1 driver and wood shaft. 36.8% of the field used Fujikura driver shaft while another 30.3% used Fujikura wood shaft. After an eventful final round, the eventual British Open winner used the VENTUS Blue 5S in her driver and VENTUS Blue 6S in her 5-wood to grab her first ever major title. This victory for VENTUS completed a clean sweep of Open wins on all professional tours this year, including the VENTUS 6X TR Blue at the 150th Open, the VENTUS 6 TR Blue at the Senior Open and the VENTUS Blue 5S at the British Open.

Club Champion Refreshes Look And Feel, Including Logo And Website

The globe’s top custom golf club fitter is getting a fresh coat of paint. Beginning in August, the company officially unveiled its brand refresh, complete with an updated logo, a brand new website, and a revamped interior store concept.

These redesigns embody the company’s growth over the last 12 years and the modern updates reflect the club fitter’s relentless effort to maintain their leadership status in the industry.

Scotty Cameron Introduces New Special Select Jet Set Putters

Offering dedicated golfers the same look, feel and performance worldwide tour professionals enjoy, Scotty Cameron introduces his new Special Select Jet Set putters. As the name implies, this limited release, four-model collection appeals to the player looking for a very specific design aesthetic in a high-performance configuration with superior attention to shape, color palette and finish. Inspired by high-end custom car culture, the entire Jet Set presentation is an expression of luxury performance from grip to sole.

Available in golf shops beginning August 19, the Special Select Jet Set Newport, Special Select Jet Set Newport Plus, Special Select Jet Set Newport 2 and Special Select Jet Set Newport 2 Plus feature custom graphics, a Tour Black finish with a dark, tonal color scheme, a specialized Pistolini Plus grip, shaft band and headcover. Displaying the evolution of Scotty’s research in bringing the benefits of higher MOI to blade putter shapes, the line's “Plus” models introduce slightly wider profiles than standard face-to-flange blade dimensions and push blade performance to new levels.

ClubsHelp Foundation Raises Over $150,000 for Employees of Oakland Hills Country Club

From disaster and ashes comes generosity and the collective power of the club industry to support Oakland Hills Country Club employees impacted by February’s devastating clubhouse fire.

ClubsHelp, a 501(c)3 Foundation, in cooperation with the National Club Association (NCA) and Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation raised over $150,000 in two months.

Fujikura Extends Ventus TR Line with Black and Red for 2022

Fujikura, the most trusted wood shaft brand on the PGA Tour, is proud to unveil the latest additions to the successful VENTUS TR line of shafts: VENTUS TR Red and VENTUS TR Black.

The extended VENTUS TR line now features three launch profiles (mid-high, mid, and low) that are designed specifically to stiffen torque in the section of the shaft where golfers need it most, leading to increased stability and consistency.

13-Year-Old Zhao Fires 67 at Chambers Bay to Lead U.S. Women’s Amateur

A common adage is that the golf ball doesn’t know the age of the person hitting it. That certainly applies to the first round of the 122nd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Chambers Bay, where Alice Ziyi Zhao, the second-youngest player in the field at 13 years/6 months, shot a 6-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead.

This is the first USGA championship for Zhao, who was born in Shenyang, China, and now lives in Irvine, Calif. She showed no sign of nerves, however. Starting on No. 10, Zhao carded six birdies over her first nine holes to make the turn in 30. She cooled off a bit after that with an even-par score on her inward nine but still topped a field of 156 that includes USGA champions, Curtis Cup Team members and players who have competed at the highest levels of the game.

AIG Women's Open - Muirfield Golf Club Players Yardage and Green Book

History was made this week when Muirfield hosted the Women's Open for the first time.  And on Sunday this fabled Scottish links course will crown it's first woman champion.  Since golf was first played here in 1891, Muirfield has hosted 16 men's Open Championships.

Only five years ago members voted in favor of accepting women members, a sign of traditions moving with the times.  And to get you ready for AIG Championship Sunday, I've got the exact same yardage and green books the players are using this week at Muirfield.

A Grand Slam for Golf Spikes

The newest Champion Golfer of the Year charged through the back nine on Sunday to secure his first major.  The winner was wearing his FootJoy Premier shoes with a combination of the flexible Pulsar spike made by Softspikes and the aggressive metal Pro-Stinger spike made by CHAMP. This combination gave the Champion the best of both worlds in terms of comfort and performance.

With a win at The Open Championship, Softspikes and CHAMP can confirm that replacement golf spikes have been worn by each Major Champion of the 2022 season. A Grand Slam.

True Spec North Georgia to Open at Cartersville Country Club

True Spec North Georgia will feature a premier indoor-to-outdoor fitting space with a short game area and a state-of-the-art fitting bay utilizing Foresight GCQuad technology. In addition, the premium facility will offer True Spec’s brand-agnostic fitting matrix of over 50,000 clubhead and shaft combinations, including every major equipment manufacturer.

Each club will be custom built at True Spec’s Scottsdale headquarters to the exact specifications derived from the fitting process. This helps its master fitters find the best equipment to improve your golf game.

TravisMathew Elevates Partnership with Southern California PGA

The Southern California Section of the PGA of America (SCPGA) is excited to announce the continuation and expansion of their partnership with California-based, premier lifestyle apparel brand, TravisMathew through December 2024.

Founded in 2007, the TravisMathew brand draws its inspiration from the culture and lifestyle of Southern California’s surf, sand, and sun. As a premier lifestyle brand, TravisMathew has created versatile, everyday apparel that seamlessly transitions from work to play.

Stouffer Joins Canadian Club of U.S. Senior Women's ​​​​​​​Amateur Champions

In one of the most dominant performances in championship history, Shelly Stouffer breezed through the bracket to win the 60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur at Anchorage Golf Course. Stouffer put an exclamation point on the week with a resounding 4-and-3 victory over Sue Wooster in the final to become the fourth Canadian to win the title.

Moments after Wooster missed an 8-foot birdie putt on the 15th, Stouffer, 52, of Nanoose Bay in the province of British Columbia, calmly rolled in a 3-footer for par to end the match. She raised her arms in celebration and hugged her 15-year-old son, Brett, who caddied for her throughout the championship in Alaska. It was an emotional end to a fulfilling week, the winning moment made all the more special because they could share it together.

Wooster to Face Stouffer in All-International Senior Women’s Am Final

Sue Wooster and Shelly Stouffer each won two matches on Wednesday to earn their spots in the championship match of the 60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur at Anchorage Golf Course.

Wooster authored a remarkable rally in her semifinal match against Christie Blasi, surging back from 3 down on the front nine to win, 3 and 2, to advance to the final for the third time in four years. Stouffer continued to cruise through the bracket, pulling away from Kathy Hartwiger in the semis with three straight winning pars (Nos. 12-14) to defeat the 2002 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur champion, 4 and 3.

Bring Tiger Woods into Your Living Room with the New Bridgestone Golf Experience

Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, has announced the introduction of the BRIDGESTONE GOLF EXPERIENCE, a way to bring Tiger Woods and other Bridgestone TOUR players directly into your living room, pro shop, or clubhouse. With the BRIDGESTONE GOLF EXPERIENCE, consumers can utilize an augmented reality web application on their smart phone to see and hear Bridgestone Tour Staff members talk about the TOUR B model they play and learn why it might be a good fit for them.

“At Bridgestone we’re all about pushing the envelope of innovation,” said Elliot Mellow, Golf Ball Marketing Manager at Bridgestone Golf. “The new Bridgestone Golf Experience is a perfect example of this philosophy – players who try the new web app will be amazed at the quality of the experience while also being directed to the best TOUR B model for their game.”

PAYNTR Golf Announces Strategic Partnership with UK Based Specialist Sports

PAYNTR GOLF has announced their partnership with Specialist Sports, a leading performance sports distribution and brand marketing agency based in the United Kingdom, as PAYNTR GOLF continues its rapid expansion across Europe.

The partnership will see Specialist Sports provide PAYNTR GOLF with expert sales strategy and distribution services opening the brand to new key golf markets. PAYNTR GOLF burst onto the golf footwear scene in March 2021 by identifying the needs of the golfer through research and analysis to develop their products to act as equipment.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 122nd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 122nd U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, on Monday (Aug. 8) and Tuesday (Aug. 9), at 6,541-yard, par-73 Chambers Bay.

The U.S. Women’s Amateur consists of 36 holes of stroke play on Aug. 8 and 9, after which the 132-player field will be reduced to the low 64 scorers. There will be six rounds of match play, starting Aug. 10. The championship is scheduled to conclude with a 36-hole final on Sunday, Aug. 14, beginning at 9 a.m. PDT.

Motocaddy Signs Tour Star Amy Boulden

Motocaddy, the world’s biggest-selling electric cart brand, has signed Welsh Ladies European Tour star, Amy Boulden as a global brand ambassador to promote its award-winning range of caddies and rangefinder products to a growing female audience.

Following one of the most successful amateur careers in Welsh golfing history, including representing Europe in the Junior Ryder Cup and Junior Solheim Cup, plus Great Britain and Ireland in the 2012 Curtis Cup, Boulden turned professional in 2013 and has two career wins to her name. In September 2020, she claimed her first victory on the LET with a three-stroke victory at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open.

Garsen Grips Partners with Finau Foundation after Back to Back Wins

Capping off the best 12 months of his career, the Utah native fired a final round 5-under 67 to claim back to back PGA Tour wins at the Rocket Mortgage Classic while using a Garsen Ultimate grip. The champion has now claimed 4 PGA Tour wins all using a Garsen grip. Adding to the LPGA Evian Championship victory last weekend, this totals 56 tour wins for Garsen.

Garsen Golf has now partnered with the Tony Finau Foundation to offer a Finau Foundation logo’d Garsen putter grip. A portion of each sale will be donated to Tony’s Foundation.

USGA Taps Brae Burn Country Club For Two Women’s Amateur Championships

The USGA has announced that Brae Burn Country Club, in West Newton, Mass., has been selected as the host site for the 2024 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2028 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. The club has previously hosted seven USGA championships, including the 1919 U.S. Open.

“We’re thrilled to return to Brae Burn, a classic golf course, and to return to Boston, which has proven to be one of the finest sports cities in America,” said Mark Hill, USGA senior managing director, Championships. “We know the membership at Brae Burn will provide an exemplary experience for our players as they compete for these two national championship titles.”

Mitsubishi Golf Captures Daily Double with Wins on PGA Tour and DP World Tour

Mitsubishi Golf captured the Daily Double on Sunday with victories on both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

Tony Finau won won the Rocket Mortgage Classic and averaged 309 yards off the tee using a Mitsubishi Diamana D-LTD 70 shaft in his Ping driver and Mitsubishi Diamana D-LTD 80 shaft in his Callaway 3 wood.  Finau also hit 82-percent of the fairways in regulation for the tournament.

Cowan (147) Edges Stouffer for U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Medalist Honors in Anchorage

Lynne Cowan is a golf lifer. She has been a mainstay in USGA championships for nearly 40 years and is practically royalty in Northern California circuits, having won dozens of titles in the state.

On Sunday she added one more accolade – medalist honors in the 60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur – bringing her one step closer to the prize she covets most: a USGA championship title.

Wenyi Ding Wins 74th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship ​​​​​​​at Bandon Dunes, Earns U.S. Open Exemption

For the first time in its history, the U.S. Junior Amateur Trophy is headed to the People’s Republic of China. Wenyi Ding, 17, who built an 8-up lead with eight holes to play, held on to defeat Caleb Surratt, 18, of Indian Trail, N.C., 3 and 2, on Saturday in the 36-hole final of the 74th edition of this USGA championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Ding becomes the third player – and first male – from mainland China to win a USGA title. He joins Alice (Fumie) Jo and Lei Ye, who captured the 2014 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links and the 2019 U.S. Girls’ Junior, respectively. Ding also becomes the fifth international champion of the U.S. Junior, joining three players from the Republic of Korea (Terry Noe, Sihwan Kim and Andy Bo Hyeon Shim) and Min Woo Lee, of Australia. Three years ago, Bo Jin of China lost in the title match to Preston Summerhays.

Defending Champ Tennant Among Quartet Tied for Lead at U.S. Senior Women's Amateur

History was made at 7 a.m. AKDT when Pamela Chesla hit the opening tee ball of the 60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur. The Hope, Alaska, resident’s drive marked the first time a shot had been struck in a USGA championship in the Last Frontier, and with the beginning of play, Alaska became the 50th state to host a USGA championship.

While the venue and host state were new, the leader board had a familiar feel with three-time defending champion Lara Tennant at the top. She is joined at 2-over-par 74 by two-time runner-up Sue Wooster, 2019 quarterfinalist Lynne Cowan and championship newcomer Sherry Soto at the 5,762-yard Anchorage Golf Course.

The PGAPappas Podcast - Episode 1: Eugenio Chacarra

You knew it was coming.  You've been asking me for it.  And I'm pumped to finally tell you... The PGAPappas Podcast is officially here.

My guest for Episode 1 is LIV Golf sensation Eugenio Chacarra, and I think you're going to absolutely love listening to this one.  Eugenio calls it how he sees it and is a really fascinating player and personality.

Luke Potter Defeats High School Teammate to Reach U.S. Junior Amateur Quarterfinals at Bandon Dunes

They are high school teammates, best friends, fellow club members and residents of the same San Diego-area neighborhood. When asked, Luke Potter and Caden Pinckes estimated that they have played “in the thousands” of rounds together.

No previous match was bigger than the one they played on a breezy Thursday afternoon on the southwest Oregon coast. Potter, 18, of Encinitas, Calif., rolled past his Classical Academy teammate, 7 and 5, in the Round of 16 of the 74th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

PXG and Professional Wisecracker Rob Riggle Team Up in New Web Series Playing Around with Rob Riggle

PXG, the fun-loving, performance-focused golf equipment and apparel company, announced Rob Riggle as its newest ambassador. The multi-talented actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel, and golf nut will officially represent PXG on the golf course and collaborate in creating top-shelf content.

Riggle's first project with PXG is a six-part web series, Playing Around with Rob Riggle. Click here to watch the teaser!

Caleb Surratt's Torrid Summer Continues and Medalist ​​​​​​​Keaton Vo Advances in Round of 64 at U.S. Junior Amateur

Caleb Surratt entered the 2022 competitive golf season with a completely new outlook. His focus was on rest, nutrition and taking care of his body. That approach has been paying off in a major way for the 18-year-old from Indian Trail, N.C.

Surratt, an incoming University of Tennessee freshman, continued his torrid play on Wednesday in the Round of 64 of the 74th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Surratt hardly broke a sweat in producing the largest margin of victory in Day 1 of match play on the 7,078-yard Bandon Dunes layout, an 8-and-7 triumph over Ismael Encinas, of Mexico. It also was the largest Round-of-64 win in the championship since 2001 when Jessie Mudd defeated Robby Walizer at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, Texas.

Erich Fortlage, Grant Lester and Harvey Young Share First-Round Lead at 74th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship

A little wind. Some sunshine mixed with fog. A career-best round and a record nine-hole score. Round 1 of the 74th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on Monday provided a bit of everything.

Grant Lester, 17, of Washington, D.C.; Erich Fortlage, 15, of Paraguay; and Harvey Young, 18, of Australia all posted matching 66s to share the Day 1 lead. Lester played at par-71 Bandon Trails, the stroke-play co-host, while Fortlage, who turns 16 on Thursday, and Young played par-72 Bandon Dunes, where match play will take place beginning on Wednesday.

60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship Facts and Figures

The 60th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur will be the first USGA championship held in the state of Alaska. Alaska will join six other states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, in hosting one USGA championship.

Alaska has hosted U.S. Open qualifying every year since 2009 as well as numerous U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur qualifiers.

Fujikura Ventus TR Strikes Again with Another Major Win

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the number one driver and wood shaft on multiple professional tours this week, including the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and PGA Champions Tour.

At the Senior Open on the PGA Champions Tour, Fujikura was the #1 driver, wood, and hybrid shaft at the Major championship. Over 31.5% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft, with another 25.7% using wood shafts and 16% using hybrid shafts.

Garsen Putter Grips Wins 2nd Major Championship

In just her 5th start with the Garsen Quad Tour putter grip, Brooke Henderson drained an 8 foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole for a 1 shot victory at The Evian Championship.

Since putting the Garsen Quad Tour in play earlier this year, Henderson has now captured 2 titles including her second major championship. Adding to the 2016 British Open, this is the second major for Garsen and 54th tour win.