VESSEL has unveiled its revolutionary Carbon Lux Golf Stand Bag, designed to elevate the golfing experience to unprecedented levels. This new silhouette features a genuine carbon fiber spine, setting a new standard in carry bags by combining luxury and functionality. Partnering with Carbitex, VESSEL has utilized their patented OmniFlex textile to craft the spine for durability and a luxurious feel. The Carbon Lux boasts premium features such as a magnetic ball pocket, patented Rotator Base for stability, and Equilibrium 2.0 Double Strap for a comfortable carry.
The Lux Carbon Stand is launching to VIP subscribers on June 12, 2024. The bag weighs 6.1 lbs and is made of tour-grade synthetic leather. It features 9 external pockets, 5 internal pockets, 3 magnetic pockets inspired by the Player IV Pro, 2 water bottle pockets, and 2 antimicrobial pockets. The bag is water-resistant and comes with additional features such as cooler lining and scratch-free leg housing. VESSEL’s Carbon Lux Golf Stand Bag offers golfers a perfect fusion of luxury and performance on the course.
TaylorMade Golf has launched a new golf ball plant in Korea, its third vertical integration of its golf ball supply chain. The expanded facility at TaylorMade Golf Ball Korea (TMBK) is focused on increasing production capacity to meet the global demand for TaylorMade’s innovative golf ball technologies. Located in Cheongju, South Korea, the plant will produce TaylorMade’s renowned five-layer TP5/TP5X golf balls, cast urethane Tour Response balls, and ionomer cover products. The addition of the TaylorMade Ball Plant Korea enables the company to better service its global markets.
The Pines Course at The International, New England’s preeminent 36-hole private club, is preparing to welcome limited member play this fall. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the reimagined Pines course takes advantage of the land’s topography and features fescue grass on tees, fairways, and rough. The course is designed to offer a natural and strategic playing experience for golfers of all skill levels. Sodding and grow-in of the fescue playing surfaces are ongoing, with final project tasks underway before the course opens.
Originally designed by Geoffrey Cornish with help from Francis Ouimet, The Pines course opened in 1955 and measured 8,040 yards from the back tees. Famed architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. later lengthened the course to 8,325 yards but golfers began to prefer strategic and enjoyable courses over extreme difficulty. The reimagined Pines course will offer a welcoming and engaging golf experience, aligning with the club’s reverence for the game’s traditions. The International is building a membership to support this new era at the club.
Mike Feland, a First Tee Level 1 Certified instructor from Houston, TX, now living in Orlando, FL, enjoys sharing his love for the game with youth in The First Tee of Central Florida program. With a passion for golf and a commitment to growing the sport, Mike is dedicated to teaching young players the fundamentals and values of golf. His involvement in the program demonstrates a desire to pass on his knowledge and skills to the next generation of golfers. By nurturing a love for the game in young players, Mike is helping to shape the future of golf.
