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Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, is set to debut its new Cardinal Golf Course on June 22, offering golf enthusiasts a top-tier experience alongside several other amenities. Renowned golf architect Raymond Hearn was tasked with redesigning the old 27-hole layout at what was formerly known as the Inn at St. John’s, located on the west side of Detroit. Hearn’s vision for the new 18-hole course aims to provide players with a unique and enjoyable experience on the property’s rolling landscape, drawing inspiration from classic courses by golf legends such as Donald Ross, Tom Bendelow, and Willie Park Jr. The…

PXG has released a new line of Battle Ready II Darkness Putters in five best-selling models, featuring a striking all-black finish with the iconic Darkness Insignia. These putters are designed to offer exceptional consistency and custom configurations to suit every golfer’s stroke. The introduction of a thin-walled hollow body in these putters repositions mass to the extreme perimeter, resulting in a higher Moment of Inertia (MOI) compared to previous models. Proprietary S COR Technology is used to dampen sound and vibrations through impact, while Pyramid Face Pattern Technology creates a soft sound and responsive feel. Precision Weighting Technology allows for…

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan recently announced that Tiger Woods will receive a special exemption into all eight Signature Events for the upcoming season. This move was made to celebrate Woods’ incredible achievements, including 82 career victories. The decision was made by the PGA Tour board and Players Advisory Council to recognize Woods for reaching an exceptional lifetime achievement threshold. While Woods can play in three of the four Majors by right, he required a special exemption to compete in the US Open this year. The PGA Tour wanted to ensure that Woods could participate in all eight Signature Events…

The PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, has provided an update on the progress being made with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) in a recent memo sent out to players. Despite positive discussions, a final deal has not yet been struck a year after the initial ‘framework agreement’ was first announced. Monahan explains that the complexity of the situation is causing delays, with only certain aspects of the agreement in place and talks largely starting anew. A recent meeting in New York between PGA Tour and PIF representatives, including chairmen and Tiger Woods, aimed to discuss the future of men’s…

Max Kennedy is carrying Irish hopes into the last 32 of The 129th Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin Golf Club in Ireland. Kennedy emerged as the last Irishman standing after defeating France’s Oscar Couilleau in the opening match play round with a score of 3&2. Out of 28 host nation players, only Kennedy and Sean Keeling made it past the 36-hole stroke play qualifying rounds. Keeling was eliminated in the first round by Lev Grinberg, the first Ukrainian golfer to reach the match play rounds. Kennedy, a 22-year-old Dubliner, is aiming to replicate the success of his compatriot James Sugrue, who…

In the past, physical training was not a priority for many PGA Tour players, but now it has become essential for long-term success and emerging as a young player on tour. Players must have a plan for fitness in place to compete at the highest level. This shift in culture has influenced players at every competitive level, such as young players like Gordon Sargent who are already focusing on physical training in addition to their game preparation. Athletic development is a key component of becoming a well-rounded golfer and individual. Junior players at coaching academies now receive regular physical assessments…

Callaway Golf has officially unveiled the final versions of their Opus line of wedges, which have been in development for around two years with input from PGA TOUR players. Joe Toulon, Callaway Tour Manager, stated that the Tour launch marks the official introduction of the wedges to the players, highlighting the extensive work that has gone into the prototyping stages. This project began two years ago as the company delved into understanding what the best players in the world seek in a wedge. While Callaway’s research and design team has been studying wedges for years, the focus on the Opus…

Callaway has officially unveiled its new Opus line of wedges, which have been in development for around two years with input from PGA TOUR players. The Tour launch of the wedges at the 2024 Travelers Championship marks the first time they are being introduced to professional players. The design process involved close collaboration with Tour players to ensure all their preferences and needs were met, including the shape, look at address, leading edge, sole shaping, sound, feel, and turf interaction at impact. The research and design team at Callaway has been studying wedges for decades, but the Opus wedges put…