Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Zach Johnson Names Davis Love III as U.S. Vice Captain for 2023 Ryder Cup

United States Ryder Cup Captain Zach Johnson today named Davis Love III as one of his Vice Captains for the 2023 Ryder Cup, which will take place September 29 – October 1 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy.

Johnson previously appointed former Ryder Cup Captain Steve Stricker as a Vice Captain on February 28, 2022. Additional Vice Captains will be announced at a later date.

Monday, January 16, 2023

Titleist Introduces New TSR2 and TSR3 Hybrids

The most played hybrids on the PGA TOUR since 2014, Titleist hybrids have always set the highest standard for performance and playability.

The all-new TSR2 and TSR3 models – available for fittings and presale on Feb. 2 and in golf shops worldwide beginning Feb. 23 – continue to raise the bar with advancements and refinements that will benefit all players seeking long iron alternatives.

Landscapes Unlimited Completes Projects at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale

Golf course developer and construction company Landscapes Unlimited has completed enhancement projects at two golf courses at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Closely collaborating with Nicklaus Design, Marvin Mills Irrigation Consulting and Desert Mountain’s agronomic team, Landscapes Unlimited’s work at the Renegade course included construction of a new driving range to accommodate a new clubhouse build; re-surface and re-seed of fairways and tees from bent grass to rye; and several changes to the first hole.  The company also expanded and enhanced the driving range tee area at the Apache course.

Vantage Tag Systems Debuts Revolutionary SR-1 Single Rider Fleet Cart at 2023 PGA Show

Vantage Tag Systems a wholly owned subsidiary of DSG Global [OTC:DSGT] is pleased to announce the debut of the revolutionary SR-1 single rider fleet cart at the PGA Show in Orlando, FL January 24-27, 2023.

The excitement is building as the PGA Show approaches and Vantage Tag Systems debuts the SR-1 Personal Transport Vehicle (PTV) single rider for golf courses, golf communities, and a multitude of other applications. A personal transporter is a low-speed, electric-powered vehicle that can transport one or two persons over short distances. According to Stellar Market Research the market is expected to reach US$ 78.71 Billion in 2027 from US$ 48.51 Billion. in 2021 at CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period.

SQAIRZ Introduces New BOLD Line of Golf Shoes

SQAIRZ, the fastest growing golf shoe company, has announced the release of their newest performance golf shoes: SPEED BOLD, available for men. BOLD will debut at the 70th annual PGA Show in Orlando, FL, from January 24-27 and will be available for purchase at sqairz.com in early March.

Make a statement—on the course and on your scorecard—by combining six BOLD new colors with the superior performance of SQAIRZ technology. The BOLD line is an extension of the award-winning design of the men’s SPEED.

TRUE Linkswear to Debut New LUX Hybrid Golf Shoes at 2023 PGA Show

TRUE Linkswear (TRUE), purveyors of ultra-comfortable, modern golf footwear designed for the rigors of walking amid the elements, will debut the all-new LUX Hybrid at the 2023 PGA Show Jan. 24-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

The LUX Hybrid is a performance-driven, athletically-inspired golf shoe designed to look like a traditional saddle shoe but built with TRUE’s market-leading technology. With over 1,000 rounds of PGA and LPGA TOUR golf played in the LUX Hybrid by TRUE Ambassadors like Joel Dahmen and Christina Kim, high-level player feedback led to creating a comfortable, durable shoe that performs at the highest level of the game.

SRIXON Announces New Generation of Soft Feel Golf Balls

SRIXON, a global leader in golf ball technology and innovation, is set to launch the latest edition of SOFT FEEL golf balls Feb. 16 in North America.

Srixon’s SOFT FEEL provides golfers comfortable feel at impact and confidence at address. Equipped with a premium FastLayer Core, Speed Dimple Pattern and a soft, thin cover for enhanced greenside spin, SOFT FEEL delivers impressive ball speeds while balancing distance and feel.

SuperStroke Launches Next Gen Zenergy Putter Grips

SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, proudly introduces Zenergy, its next generation line of game-changing putter grips.

SuperStroke’s first new hero line in three years, Zenergy replaces the mega-popular Traxion line that has seen countless wins on professional tours – including numerous majors – since its introduction.

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Sacks Parente Golf (SPG) Introduces New Patented Magnesium Face Technology

Sacks Parente Golf (SPG) is continuing its relentless pursuit of helping golfers make more putts by introducing a crucial gram-saving putter insert technology.

Starting with the company’s Series 66mg Anser-style putter, SPG is moving from its original aluminum insert and replacing it with SPG’s new patented magnesium face technology – a patent that SPG secured earlier this year.

INNODESIGN introduces New Single Rider Golf Cart INNO-F1

INNODESIGN introduces a new single rider golf cart INNO-F1 at the 2023 PGA Show in Orlando Florida. F1 for INNO-F1 stands for ‘for one’, not ‘Formula 1’ as some may think.

Two seater golf carts are the popular standard for golf courses around the world. Traditional two seater golf carts have not changed since the world’s first golf cart was introduced about 70 years ago. While we are familiar with two seater golf carts, designer and founder of INNODESIGN Young Kim asked ‘why aren’t there any golf carts for one?’ Then he and his team of designers began to sketch a single rider golf cart about three years ago.

Bobby Weed Completes 3 Year Modernization of Grandfather Golf & Country Club Championship Course

Bobby Weed Golf Design is pleased to announce the successful completion of a three-year modernization project on the Championship Course at Grandfather Golf & Country Club.

Situated northeast of Asheville in a scenic valley between two mountain ridges, Grandfather’s Championship Course was designed by Ellis Maples in 1968 as one of America’s first true mountain courses. Maples later designed a second course on-site named Mountain Springs, which was constructed in 1977 to monetize the remaining real estate development inside the gates of Grandfather.

Dumbarnie Links History Dates to 1837 and The Hercules Club

Dumbarnie Links, a premier daily-fee links course located on the east coast of Scotland near St Andrews that opened for play in 2020, has a surprisingly rich golf history dating back to 1837. Details of the once famous Dumbarnie or Colinsburgh golf club have been recently unearthed.

The first ‘meeting’ occurred on November 9th, 1837 when the first competitive round in history records Mr. John Wood, a banker from Colinsburgh, winning in a playoff with Sir Ralph A. Anstruther Bart of Balcaskie, after both came in equal at 109 strokes.

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Caledonia and True Blue Ranked among America’s Premier Resort Courses by Golfweek Magazine

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of the most decorated courses in all of golf-rich South Carolina, have opened 2023 with another national honor.

The Mike Strantz designs earned a spot among “Golfweek’s Best 2023: Top 200 resort courses in the U.S.,” the magazine’s annual ranking of the nation’s premier destination layouts. Golfweek’s panel of experts evaluated courses from coast to coast and when the scores were tallied, Caledonia was ranked No. 49 and True Blue was No. 85.

Santa María Golf Club of Panamá to host 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship

The Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA today announced that the ninth edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be contested at Santa María Golf Club in Panamá City, Panamá, January 18-21, 2024. The LAAC will return to Panamá for the second time in the event’s history and make its debut at Santa María Golf Club.

“It is an honor to host the top men’s Latin American amateurs at our beautiful venue for the 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship,” said José Ignacio Olea, General Manager of Santa María Golf Club. “Santa María Golf Club will provide a quality backdrop to showcase some of the best players in our region.”

Cobra Golf Unveils New KING Tour and KING CB and MB Players Irons for 2023

Cobra Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, has unveiled the new KING Tour and KING CB and MB irons. Rounding out an impressive KING family that also includes the KING Forged Tec and Forged Tec-X irons, the new releases elevate the KING family of players’ irons to a new level.

Aimed at advanced players, a traditional forged muscleback (KING MB), compact muscle cavity back (KING CB), and a technical cavity back model (KING Tour) cover the full spectrum of golfers who value feel, feedback, and shot shaping ability.

Cobra Golf Introduces Latest KING Tec Utility Iron for 2023

Cobra Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, has introduced the new KING Tec Utility iron. Packed with technology, the KING Tec Utility is designed to provide added ball speed and distance from a wide variety of turf conditions for players who prefer an iron-like profile over a hybrid or fairway wood.

The KING Tec Utility iron features a classic, muscle-back style iron shape that sits comfortably at address, with a relatively wide sole for improved turf interaction from a variety of turf conditions.

Cobra Golf Launches New KING Tec Hybrid for 2023

Cobra Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, has introduced the new KING Tec Hybrid ($299), an impressive addition to the KING family of players’ clubs. Packed with innovative technologies, the KING Tec Hybrid is designed for 0-15 handicappers looking for a reliable option off the tee and on longer approach shots with exceptional versatility from a variety of lies.

The new Cobra KING Tec Hybrid is a super premium, adjustable hybrid designed specifically to complement Cobra's KING family of better player irons.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

PXG Debuts First New York Retail and Fitting Studio

PXG, a global research and development company dedicated to creating the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel, has officially opened its first New York-based retail store. A premium facility, PXG Westchester marks an outstanding stepping stone for the brand to broaden its footprint in the Northeast.

“New Rochelle is an exceptional location for PXG’s newest retail store,” said PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons. “The area is stirring with economic growth, and interest in golf is the highest we’ve seen across the nation. With our new store, our New York based PXG Troops will have easy access to the absolute best, personalized golf experience in the business.”

L.A.B. Golf Launches LINK 1 Blade Putter that Stays Square by Itself

The past meets the future with LINK.1, a new blade-style putter from L.A.B. Golf that honors the most popular putter design of all time but stays square by itself.

“So many golfers love the look of blade-style putters, but they’re not always the best for making putts,” said L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn. “What we did with LINK.1 was honor the shape of these legendary putters but make them dramatically easier to use by adding Lie Angle Balance.”

Srixon Unveils All New ZX Mk II Irons

Srixon, a global leader in tour-quality golf equipment and innovation, announces the launch of the new ZX Mk II Irons. Delivering best-in-class performance and incredible feel, play irons that are fast and pure with the all-new ZX Mk II Irons.

“The technologies driving the exceptional performance of the ZX Mk II Irons are really exciting to launch and get into golfer’s hands,” said Brian Schielke, General Manager of Srixon. “Longer distances, improved feel, more control, and greater consistency are seen throughout each new iron set, and they provide a seamless transition for building a combo set.”

Keswick Hall Offers Exceptional Private Club Experience

Keswick Hall – the acclaimed 600-acre luxury resort set in Virginia’s scenic Wine Country – is offering an exceptional private club experience via its exclusive “Keswick Club” including unlimited privileges for golf members to play Full Cry, the property’s celebrated Pete Dye-designed layout.

Since opening in 2014 to rave reviews including Golf Digest’s “Best New Courses” list, Full Cry has received accolade after accolade including being currently ranked No. 3 in Golfweek’s “Best You Can Play in Virginia” as well as sitting at No. 50 in Golfweek’s “Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S.” Keswick Hall has also been honored with the prestigious Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award for “Best Golf Resorts in the Americas” for seven consecutive years.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

PUMA Golf Introduces New DEALER Line of Premium Pants and Shorts

PUMA Golf has introduced DEALER, an all-new line of premium men’s pants and shorts ($70/shorts, $90/pants). Featuring numerous high-end details, PUMA’s latest franchise elevates the brand’s bottoms to a whole new level and offers a variety of colors and styles to match anyone’s taste.

Designed to provide top-notch performance with the addition of enhanced durability and outstanding fit, the DEALER franchise is manufactured with recycled two-way stretch woven fabric that was specifically selected for easy wash and wear. With an expanded range of styles and colors, there’s sure to be a pair of DEALER pants or shorts to fit any player.

Club Champion and Tour Experience Golf (TXG) Open New Fitting Studio in Calgary

Custom golf club fitter Club Champion and their Canadian counterpart, Tour Experience Golf (TXG), announce the opening of a new fitting studio, located at 7005B 6th Street SE Calgary, Alberta. The store is within Total Golf Calgary and is now accepting fitting appointments. This is the brand’s third studio in Canada and the first in the province of Alberta.

TXG, which is now recognized as an extension of Club Champion in Canada, fits, sells and builds custom golf clubs using brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, Ping, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, Golf Pride and many more. The company provides Tour-level club fittings and custom-built golf clubs that produces longer, more accurate shots for golfers of any ability level.

2023 Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational to Feature Five AJGA Top-10 Ranked Players

The ANNIKA Foundation – golf Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam’s charitable organization – will welcome five of the AJGA’s Top-10 players to Orlando’s Eagle Creek Golf Club from January 14-17 for the Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex.

The AJGA’s No.1-ranked player, Gianna Clemente from Estero, Florida, headlines one of the tournament’s strongest fields in its 15-year history. Other top-10 players scheduled to compete are defending champion and No.3-ranked Yanna Wilson (Henderson, Nevada), No. 4 Rianne Malixi (San Bernardino, California), sixth-ranked and 2022 Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion Anna Davis (Spring Valley, California) and No. 10 Alice Ziyi Zhao (Irvine, California). All told, the 72-player field features three former ANNIKA Invitational champions (Wilson, Avery Zweig and Francesca Fiorellini), 30 Rolex Junior All-Americans and 50 past AJGA champions.

PAYNTR Golf Introduces New Colors for PAYNTR X 001 F Shoes

PAYNTR Golf, North America’s fastest growing golf footwear brand has introduced new colorways for the Payntr X 001 F, which was PAYNTR Golf’s first shoe to market debuting in March 2021. The new colorways are currently available for purchase on the company’s website for $160 and will soon be available in select retail locations.

PAYNTR Golf shoes fuse together a series of contrasting elements to allow golfers to optimize and harness the power in their swing – what PAYNTR labels the Performance Multiplied innovation ethos (Force x Velocity = Power).

Monday, January 9, 2023

Winged Foot Golf Club Selected to Host 2028 U.S. Open

The USGA today announced that Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course), in Mamaroneck, N.Y., has been selected as the host site for the 2028 U.S. Open Championship.

“Winged Foot has provided the backdrop for some of the most dramatic moments in the history of our sport, with many of golf’s legendary champions being crowned on the club’s iconic West Course,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “We strive to provide players with the greatest stages on which to compete for a national championship, and there are few stages as grand as Winged Foot.”

Cleveland Golf Introduces New RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges

Cleveland Golf is thrilled to announce the release of the new RTX 6 ZipCore Wedge. The RTX 6 ZipCore is scheduled to launch in North America on Jan. 20, 2023.

The RTX 6 ZipCore Wedge is a short-game weapon uniquely designed to consistently hit high-spin shots no matter the lie. By combining the new HydraZip face, UltiZip grooves, and upgraded ZipCore technologies, players can enjoy controlled spin from any lie.

Cobra Golf Introduces New AeroJet Variable and ONE Length Irons for 2023

Cobra Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, today introduced the new AeroJet Irons, designed to allow players to pursue levels of speed and distance in their iron game.

The new irons feature a sleek new design with a refined topline, and several impressive, distance-enhancing technologies including Cobra's new PWR-BRIDGE weighting design that evolves upon the PWR-COR in LTDx to optimize weight distribution and flexibility for unleashed power and distance.

Cobra Golf Unveils New AeroJet Lineup of Drivers, Woods, and Hybrids for 2023

Cobra Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, today introduced its new family of AeroJet Drivers, Fairways and Hybrids. The Aerojet driver family builds on the impressive design and performance attributes of the previous LTDx lineup and debuts a bold new aerodynamic shape in all three models - the AeroJet LS, AeroJet, and Aerojet MAX to deliver faster clubhead speed and ball speed.

Each driver and fairway features PWR-BRIDGE Weighting Technology, the company’s first ever suspended weight design. The new technology utilizes an internal bridge structure that is elevated above the sole to achieve a low, forward CG.

Friday, January 6, 2023

Tom Doak to Design Pinehurst Resort 10th Course

Pinehurst Resort will break ground on its first new golf course in nearly three decades this month, and it will be designed by Tom Doak, one of the most respected and decorated golf course architects of the modern era.

Located four miles south of the main resort clubhouse, Doak’s 18-hole routing is expected to open late spring of 2024, coinciding with the return of the U.S. Open to Pinehurst No. 2. The new course – the resort’s 10th – will incorporate rugged dunes mined at the turn of the 20th century accented by native sand and wiregrass. With natural ridgelines, intriguing landforms, towering longleaf pines, streams and ponds, Doak envisions a course that complements the resort’s other courses through its contrasts.

Evnroll Launches Innovative New V-Series Line of Putters for 2023

Evnroll, the award-winning putter company offering patented ‘SweetFace Technology’, has unveiled its innovative new V-Series putter line for 2023, featuring the addition of interchangeable weights alongside a choice of hosel options.

For 2023, the ‘versatile’ V-Series putters will offer golfers all the accuracy and dispersion benefits provided by Evnroll’s patented face groove technology, plus the ability to not only customize toe hang and offset to suit their putting stroke, but also to dial in their preferred swing weight and stroke preference.

Wilson Expands Professional Golf Advisory Staff

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has announced that professional golfers Kevin Kisner and Trey Mullinax have joined its professional Golf Advisory Staff. The two join Wilson’s growing roster of golfers, including PGA TOUR players John Augenstein, Kevin Chappell, Quade Cummins, Padraig Harrington, Brendan Steele, Kevin Streelman, Martin Trainer and Kevin Tway; and LPGA Tour player Sophia Schubert.

Wilson’s Golf Advisory Staff also boasts a deep roster of DP World Tour players, including new additions Marc Hammer and Alexander Knappe. Hammer and Knappe join Benjamin Herbert, Joakim Lagergren, David Law, Hurly Long, Craig Mackie, Jack Senior, Paul Waring and Andrew Wilson, as well as Paul Lawrie on the Legends Tour and Sanna Nuutinen on the Ladies European Tour.

Vessel Golf Introduces 10th Anniversary Carbon Fiber Collection

You know how much I loved my Vessel Golf bags, and to celebrate their 10th anniversary, Vessel is introducing an exclusive collection of bags and headcovers that are straight-up jaw dropping.

Vessel has crafted something special even by their own high standards, and partnered with Carbitex, a pioneer and leader in flexible carbon fiber.  The new collection features their patented OmniFlex carbon fiber, the latest in technology, durability and lightweight performance.

Dunlop Sports Launches New Global Websites

Reflecting the popularity of golf and racket sports around the world, DUNLOP® and Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) will highlight each brand and offerings all under one roof in a revamped web experience.

In April 2022, SRI made a first step towards consolidating golf and racket sports branding by adding the Dunlop logo to the back of professional golfers’ headwear and initiated the process of updating global sales company names under the Dunlop Sports umbrella. To further advance the “house of brands” transition, SRI recently launched new websites in the United States, UK/Europe, and Australia.

SRIXON Introduces the All New ZX MK II Woods

SRIXON, a global leader in high quality golf equipment and innovation, has announced the launch of the new ZX Mk II Woods. Delivering tour-level performance and revolutionary energy transfer to the tee box, it’s time to discover how your power goes farther with the all-new ZX Mk II Woods.

“With ZX Mk II, we’ve built upon the foundation of success with the previous generation,” said Jeff Brunski, Vice President of Research and Development. “Rebound Frame is a unique ball speed system that delivers a pure transfer of energy into the golf ball at impact. The result is an entire driver head that works in unison to deliver an unprecedented rebound effect that delivers maximum ball speed and ultimately, more distance.”

Gary Woodland to Play COBRA Golf Clubs in Multi Year Deal

COBRA GOLF, today announced the multi-year signing of former US Open champion, Gary Woodland. Heading into the Sony Open in Hawaii, Woodland is slated to play a bag full of COBRA clubs, including their 2023 unreleased driver, fairway woods, and irons. He will also continue his long-standing relationship with PUMA GOLF and wear head-to-toe PUMA apparel.

“We are very pleased to welcome Gary to our COBRA Golf family,” said Dan Ladd, President and GM of COBRA PUMA GOLF. “We have developed a great relationship with him in the time he has been with us on the PUMA side, so we are excited to see him as a complete COBRA PUMA GOLF athlete. His athletic, explosive game is a perfect fit for COBRA PUMA GOLF and we are honored to begin supporting him on the equipment side.”

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Kapalua Golf Celebrating 25 Years of Hosting the PGA Tour Sentry Tournament of Champions

The Plantation Course at Kapalua will celebrate 25 years of hosting the PGA TOUR’s Sentry Tournament of Champions when the star-studded event returns to Maui, January 4-8, 2023. Since the event moved to Maui in 1999, the Sentry Tournament of Champions has generated more than $8 million for local community charities, while the list of past champions includes Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and Ernie Els.

The iconic Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design first opened for play in 1992. Designed on a grand scale, the 7,596-yard, par 73 Plantation Course plays along the slopes of the West Maui Mountains boasting dramatic ocean views from virtually every hole. In 1999, the PGA TOUR relocated the Tournament of Champions from La Costa Country Club near San Diego, Calif. to Maui. David Duval won the inaugural Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course, shooting a 26-under (266).

NBC Sports Announces 2023 PGA Tour Broadcast Schedule

NBC Sports will present more than 450 hours of live PGA TOUR coverage across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock in 2023, beginning with the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii on Jan. 5-8 through the conclusion of the TOUR Championship on Aug. 24-27.

GOLF Channel will provide early-round and lead-in weekend coverage of every FedExCup event and will carry four-round coverage for five events. All coverage airing on NBC and GOLF Channel will stream live on Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

Srixon/Cleveland Golf Staffer Named PGA Director of Golf and Operations at PGA Frisco

Srixon/Cleveland Golf is proud to announce Staffer Paul Earnest was recently named the PGA Director of Golf and Operations at the newly designed Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas.

“I’ve known Paul many years now and I can’t think of a better person for this opportunity,” said Mike Powell, President & COO at Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO. “He’s been a key part of our team as a National Advisory Staffer, and I know he’ll be an essential piece to the team at PGA Frisco.”

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Galvin Green Majors on Sustainability at the 2023 PGA Show

Galvin Green, the pioneer of premium apparel to protect serious golfers from extreme weather and enhance performance levels with complementary multi-layer clothing, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in January (25-27th) with its largest ever range of 100% sustainable garments.

Winner of the 2021 Sports Technology Award for Sustainability in Sport, the brand will showcase its comprehensive collection of eco-friendly outerwear, mid-layers, shirts and accessories on booth #7253 in the Apparel Pavilion at the Orange County Convention Centre.

Mizuno Excited to Return to 2023 PGA Show

Mizuno, the Japanese equipment manufacturer has announced plans to exhibit at the 2023 PGA Show from January 24th to 27th in Orlando Florida. Following two years absence owing to the Covid pandemic, the manufacturer will return to the golf industry’s biggest trade event.

Mizuno will showcase its fast expanding line of golf products, including the ST-230 SERIES metal woods along and brand new 2023 RB Tour and Tour X ball. In addition to phase two of the JPX923 irons launch – with the much anticipated JPX923 Forged and Tour models.

LIV Golf Brings World Class Field to Championship Courses in Arizona, Oklahoma, and West Virginia in 2023

LIV Golf has announced three new championship venues that will host tournaments as part of the 2023 LIV Golf League schedule. The Gallery Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona (March 17-19), Cedar Ridge Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma (May 12-14), and The Greenbrier in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia (Aug. 4-6) will welcome many of the sport’s biggest stars in the groundbreaking LIV Golf League teeing off in 2023.

“LIV Golf’s expansion to new U.S. markets adds to the growing excitement for the league launch in 2023,” said LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman. “More fans across the country and around the globe will experience the LIV Golf energy and innovative competition that has reinvigorated the sport, and these championship courses will contribute to the transformative season ahead for players, fans and the game of golf.”

Edel Golf Announces Expansion with Assembly and Headquarters Move to Denver

Edel Golf is announcing the opening of its new Headquarters, Assembly and Fitting Facility in Denver, Colorado. This move is part of a company expansion that will allow Edel to continue its growth worldwide.

The new Headquarters facility, located just North of downtown Denver, will give Edel more space to build out its assembly operations to react to the large growth over the past few years. It will also house a world-class fitting facility where golfers will be welcome to come in and get fit by David Edel and a team of other Master Fitters.

Original Penguin Golf to Exhibit at 2023 PGA Show

Original Penguin Golf, a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., announces that the iconic golf brand will be exhibiting at the 2023 PGA Merchandise Show (Booth #7452), January 24-27, 2023 in Orlando, Fl.

“We are excited to be exhibiting at the PGA Merchandise Show and to build on the momentum we have generated since we re-introduced Original Penguin Golf to the marketplace,” Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “The PGA Merchandise Show is an important venue for us to showcase our exciting new collections and we look forward to meeting with existing and new customers, PGA professionals and the media.”

Fred Couples is Back as Face of Ashworth

On the heels of announcing Ashworth Golf’s return to the US marketplace, Newtimes Group, a global leader of retail supply chain management, today announced World Golf Hall of Famer and 1992 Masters Champion Fred Couples is back as the face of Ashworth Golf.

Couples, who was outfitted in one of Ashworth’s classic polos when he captured the green jacket in 1992, will help reinvigorate the brand as he brings back the iconic Golfman logo when competing on the PGA TOUR Champions and other professional events around the world.

FlightScope Integrates Titleist Radar Capture Technology (RCT) into Mevo+ and X3 Models

FlightScope, the global leader in tracking and analyzing sports performance data, announced today that it has partnered with Titleist to integrate the company’s Radar Tracking Technology (RCT) to improve the accuracy and performance of its Mevo+ and X3 launch monitors in indoor environments.

Titleist golf balls with Radar Capture Technology (RCT) are designed to enhance the data capture of launch conditions indoors and deliver the most accurate information possible. FlightScope Mevo+ and FlightScope X3 have been validated with RCT in an indoor environment. The following Titleist golf balls are offered with Radar Capture Technology: Pro V1, Pro V1x, Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX models.

Callaway Apparel to Exhibit at the 2023 PGA Show

Callaway® Apparel, developed by global fashion leader Perry Ellis International, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting its industry leading collection of golf apparel at the 2023 PGA Merchandise Show (Booth #6943), January 24-27, 2023 in Orlando, Fl.

“We are thrilled to be exhibiting once again at the PGA Merchandise Show,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “The PGA Show has proven to be a vital setting for us to showcase our new product lines to golf’s most influential retailers, media and PGA Professionals from around the world.”

Garsen Putter Grips Caps off the Year with 61st Tour Win

Trailing by two shots entering the 72nd hole, Matt Ryan drained an eagle putt to claim a 4 shot victory at the PGA Tour LA Chile Open while using a Garsen Ultimate putter grip. The champion has now claimed 2 PGA Tour LA wins this year using a Garsen grip. Adding to the recent PGA Tour LA Argentina Open victory, this now totals 61 tour wins for Garsen.

The larger size, half-rounded, half hexagon design of the Garsen Ultimate gives the player multiple flat surfaces on the front of the grip and a rounded bottom to allow the fingers to cradle the bottom. The softer, textured feel of this grip also caters to many players who like larger, non-tapered grips.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Letters from Santa DAY 12 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway: 12 Pairs of New Adidas Golf Rebelcross Golf Shoes (12 Winners)

Santa's loves his traditions and he thought it'd be a great idea to wrap up my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway like we did for DAY 12 last year.  I'm pretty excited about it, and a tradition is born!  12 of you are going to win 12 new Adidas Rebelcross Spikeless Golf Shoes for DAY 12.

And for the first time in my 12 Days history, Santa's going to be a guest reviewer and tell you all about the Rebelcross and why he likes em so much.  He's kind of a natural.

Club Champion Iron Fitting Review and Custom Irons of Your Choice: 2022 PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway DAY 12

One of my favorite days of the year was back in August at Club Champion.  I was fit for a new set of irons and expected it to be an incredible experience.  I expected this because I already know the value of a Club Champion fitting having been fit in the past for a driver.  And I know the Club Champion expertise, attention to detail, and thoroughness of fitting is exceptional in every way.  What I didn't know was a Club Champion fitting could somehow get even better.

The experience was nothing short of amazing.  And I knew that day I wanted one of you to experience the same thing I did in my 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.  So here we go baby!  One of you is going to win a full set of irons, custom built for you based on a fitting at Club Champion.