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Jordan Spieth joins Club Champion as Brand Ambassador

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Jordan Shares Importance of Custom Fitting for Golfers of All Levels

Club Champion, the nation’s leading custom club fitting and building company, announces a multi-year agreement with three-time Major Champion Jordan Spieth. Through the partnership, Spieth will educate golfers on the benefits of playing with properly fit equipment and the value of custom club fitting for players of all skill levels. While golfers could benefit from many avenues of fitting, Spieth aligned himself with Club Champion because of their ability to fit and build equipment to professional level standards.

Spieth, who will be Club Champion’s primary brand ambassador, commented, “I’m fortunate to have the Titleist Tour Van out on the road, so I know how important it is to have properly fitted equipment. I’m excited to partner with Club Champion because they really do provide a true tour-level experience that I am confident will help golfers improve their game and ultimately have more fun on the course.”

Club Champion is the nation’s finest club fitter, builder, and retailer of the best brands in golf, offering nearly every brand of equipment on the market. Currently, they have thirty-nine fitting studios across the United States, with twenty-three additional locations opening by early spring 2019. Company co-founder and Chairman Keith Bank stated, “We are in hyper-growth mode, and Jordan is the perfect spokesperson for our team. We could not be more excited about adding someone of Jordan’s stature, class, and credibility to strengthen our leading position in the industry. He is a true professional in every sense of the word.”

According to Joe Lee, Club Champion’s co-founder and CEO, “Jordan is a true student of the game. He knows how vitally important it is for golfers of all levels to be properly fit to play better golf, shoot lower scores and enjoy the game more. Tens of thousands of our satisfied customers will attest to our ability to fulfill this mission and we are delighted to welcome Jordan into the Club Champion family.”

For more information on Club Champion, visit clubchampiongolf.com or call 888-340-7820.

About Club Champion

Club Champion helps golfers of all levels play better golf and get greater enjoyment from the game. The company utilizes a vendor-agnostic approach, offering more than 35,000 shaft and head combinations from nearly all of the equipment manufacturers. Customers receive a comprehensive fitting from the best and most highly trained fitters in the industry using state-of-the-art swing measurement technologies. Each club is then hand-built to exacting specifications. Services include club fitting, building, custom club sales, repair services, personalization, and highly engaging corporate and personal entertainment events. New stores in the Southeast and Texas recently opened or to be opened include  San Antonio, Miami, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Fort Worth, Tampa, and Buford, GA (Atlanta);

For more information about Club Champion, visit clubchampiongolf.com.

About Jordan Spieth

PGA TOUR Player Jordan Spieth has amassed 14 worldwide wins in his six-year professional career. A three-time Major Champion, Spieth joins Jack Nicklaus as the only other golfer with three major championships before the age of 24 (The Masters, 2015; The U.S. Open at Chamber’s Bay, 2015; and The Open at Royal Birkdale, 2017 culminating in one of the most memorable finishes in golf history). He has represented the United States on three Ryder Cup teams and three Presidents Cup teams. April 2016, Time magazine named Spieth to its list of the “100 Most Influential People,” noting that he “exemplifies everything that’s great about sports.”

Tanglewood Park Golf Course Reopens After RTJ II “Refresh”

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Robert Trent Jones Jr. updates his father’s public course, host of’74 PGA Championship

The Championship Course at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, North Carolina—a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that hosted the 1974 PGA Championship and the 1986 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship—reopened last Saturday after five months of implementing major portions of a long-range golf course refinements master plan prepared by RTJ Sr.’s son, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Chairman and Master Architect of Robert Trent Jones II (RTJ II) Golf Course Architects.

The master plan, prepared at the request of the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department, called for refinements to many elements of the golf course, notably all bunkers, tees, tree management, and resurfacing the greens with new turf.

“The changes are outstanding,” reports Michael Wilcox, Tanglewood Park’s Director of Golf. “The updated playability, strategy, and picturesque vistas will create a unique and memorable golf experience. Once the newly grassed areas are fully established, the Championship Course will once again be one of the premier public courses in the U.S. A new chapter at Tanglewood has begun.” The club has an additional 18 hole layout- the Reynolds,  a 6,537 yards, par 72, also designed by RTJ II, and a par 3 course.

“I give the officials in the Forsyth County government a big standing ovation for realizing the tremendous asset that the Championship Course at Tanglewood Park represents to their County Parks System,” says Bruce Charlton, President and Chief Design Officer of RTJ II. “Our intent was to update the course in keeping with the RTJ Sr.’s design philosophies while polishing this gem to meet the demands of today’s game. It has been a pleasure implementing our visions in collaboration with Richard Mandell, an ASGCA member based in Pinehurst, N.C.”The Championship course runs out to 7,101 yards, par 70.

Both Wilcox and Charlton noted the contributions of course superintendent Lee Barefoot, The Wadsworth Construction company led on this project by Matt Lohmann, and consultant Steve Johnson of Brown Golf Management.

Tanglewood Park is the former estate of Will and Katharine Reynolds. Now a public park, Tanglewood also offers fishing on two stocked lakes, pedal boats, tennis complex, an aquatic center, picnic shelters, horse stables, gardens and a trail system. During the holidays, the Park celebrates with the Festival of Lights, a spectacular Xmas show that can viewed by car.

About Robert Trent Jones II

Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects (RTJ II), located in Palo Alto, Calif., is the preeminent golf design firm worldwide, having created more than 280 courses in over 40 countries on six continents. Trustees of a great tradition of golf course architecture, RTJ II is committed to working in harmony with nature to craft the best golf course on each unique site. The RTJ II design team has experience in every aspect of golf course development and the ability to provide support and expertise from conception through completion of any project. For additional information, visit the RTJ II website at www.rtj2.com or contact the firm at +1 650-475-0329 or info@rtj2.com.

Casa de Campo Resort is the Optimal Winter Golf Getaway

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Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic is home to the Caribbean’s premier luxury golf experiences, including the iconic Pete Dye Signature design, Teeth of the Dog. The Resort offers a range of three to eleven bedroom villas ideal for golf group winter getaways at the world-class destination.

Starting at $249(per person, per night, double occupancy), all villa options offer a private pool, stylish living areas and unique touches. From secluded Garden Villas showcasing the area’s abundant flora and fauna to the tranquil splendor of the Caribbean coast in an Oceanfront Villa, each style offers contemporary designs. Daily breakfast, private maid service and full-access to a wide range of on-site activities are additional highlights.

The Dominican Republic was recently named the 2019 Golf Destination of the Year for Latin America and the Caribbean by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators(IAGTO). Trips are highlighted by the opportunity to play the widely recognized No.1 course in the Caribbean, Teeth of the Dog, as well as the resort’s two additional Pete Dye gems:Dye Fore(27holes) and The Links(18).

When escaping the cold weather this winter, villa stays at Casa de Campo are perfect for golf buddy trips to paradise. They include use of four-passenger golf carts for easy travel throughout the 7,500-acre resort, complimentary Wi-Fi and unlimited use of the resort’s fitness center.

“To fully enjoy one of the world’s best golf destinations, a stay in one of our villas is the logical choice,” says Jason Kycek, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “When considering the three Pete Dye  designed courses, new state-of-the-art Golf Learning Center and a vast array of amenities, Casa de Campo offers something for every golfer.”

Since opening in 1974, Teeth of the Dog has been a “Bucket List” layout for those seeking to play one of the top 50 golf course in the world. Pete Dye’s design hallmarks are all present; railroad ties, vast waste areas, peninsula greens and tees, hand sculpted putting surfaces and a unique assortment of pot bunkers, “The Heaven 7” oceanfront holes are astoundingly beautiful, causing Pete to famously quip “I created 11 holes and God created seven.”

The Resort recently opened its new world-class Golf Learning Center. Highlighted by Trackman and BODITRACK technology, it features two indoor hitting bays for rapid game improvement, year-round training, individual and group golf lessons and schools, and expert club-fitting and repair. Residing on 21 acres of ‘pure grass,’ the PGA Tour-quality facility also showcases practice greens for honing your putting, chipping and pitching games. Guests have unlimited use of the pristine outdoor range for full shots. On-course instruction is also available.

Casa de Campo is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Conde Nast Traveler, Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine and Golfweek all have awarded the Pete Dye trio of courses as world class. The Resort boasts expertly prepared cuisine from around the world, a 370-slip Marina & Yacht Club, Polo & Equestrian Club, the La Terraza Tennis Center, a 245-acre Shooting Club and Altos de Chavon-an artisan’s village modeled after a 16th century Mediterranean city.

For more information on Casa de Campo Resort & Villas please call 800-877-3643 or go to CasadeCampo.com.do

SkyGolf Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with the Launch of the Limited Edition SkyCaddie SX500

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In commemoration of the company’s 20th Anniversary and in appreciation of its over 1 million customers, SkyGolf®, maker of SkyCaddie®, the most trusted Rangefinder in Golf, recently released its Limited Edition SkyCaddie SX500 GPS handheld with much acclaim.  The SX500 is powerful, reliable, ruggedized, packed with stroke-saving technology and delivered with the largest and most visually stunning display among distance measuring devices in golf.

“Since 1998, SkyGolf has been dedicated to pioneering the use of GPS products to help golfers to improve their game.  SkyCaddie is known for its accuracy and dedication to course mapping on the same ground golfer’s play rather than thousands of miles away on a computer.  We believe that golfers can play better, play faster and have more fun, but only if they have distances they can trust in a readable, easy-to-use and intuitive interface,” said Jacqui Surman, SkyGolf Senior VP and COO. “We want golfers to play up to their full potential and have fun, too.  So, we combined our twenty years of experience with the comments and suggestions of our many loyal customers to create what we believe is the best SkyCaddie Handheld GPS ever.   And our customers must think so as well because we sold out immediately and in spite of increasing our manufacturing, orders have grown even faster.”

Here are just a few comments from those who ordered theirs early.

  • “The SX500 talks the language of golf and answers the questions you were about to ask.” – L. Nicoll, first time user
  • “The features and screen size make the SX500 a true yardage book replacement. After 42 holes of golf, I still had 66% battery life left. The screen was readable even wearing sunglasses.” – T. Hoyer, SkyCaddie user for 11 years
  • “SX500 sets the new standard for golf distance measuring devices. I love it!  It’s simple to use, with a clear display, even in bright sunlight. Start-up is quick: it’s easy to set up your round and update course maps via Wi-Fi. Accuracy is superb. You can see everything about the hole you’re playing laid out in front of you, especially hazards which are hidden by mounds or in fairway dips.” – L. Loberman, SkyCaddie user for 7 years
  • “The SX500 is Awesome, Large screen easy to use, recharges fast, charges last longer.  Played two full rounds still had 57% battery.  Accurate.  And best customer support in the industry.” – P. Shepperley, SkyCaddie user for 12 years.

With its 5-inch, full high-definition touch screen driven by an ultra-fast multi-core processor, the SkyCaddie® SX500 is the most powerful way to measure yardage while providing the very “best view” in golf with vivid graphics and super large numbers you can easily read and most importantly…TRUST!

It is loaded with powerful, but easy-to-use new features including: SkyCaddie PinPoint® technology to support distances to daily pin positions; Dynamic HoleVue™ re-orients the entire highly-detailed hole map, automatically, so golfers can now see the entire hole from their point-of-view; HoleVue® Plus providing easy “pinch and zoom” access to up to 40 geo-referenced integrated targets per hole; and Dynamic RangeVue® providing customized ranging rings to match up with a golfer’s personal club ranges.

The SkyCaddie® SX500 comes in a highly water-resistant, rugged design to stand up to most anything that comes its way on the course. With the largest battery in the industry, the SX500 is ready for an extra round or two. Using multi-constellation navigation satellite systems, the SX500 provides enhanced accuracy and overall better performance under tough conditions or tree cover.

Wi-Fi connectivity cuts the cord to streamline application updates and allows golfer to get the latest course information on demand without connecting to a computer. The SkyCaddie® SX500 comes preloaded and “ready-to-play” with over 35,000 ground-verified, error-corrected courses without the short-cuts taken by the competition. Only SkyCaddie walks each course to record thousands of points with sub-meter precision that allows golfers to know and trust critical distances and manage their game better.

The powerful design of the SX500 includes a host of Intelligent Automation™ features such as Auto-Course Selection, Auto-Hole Advance, Auto-Zoom, Auto-Distance, Auto Green Depth and Rotating Auto-View making it “touch-free” from the parking lot to the 19th hole.

The SX500 provides a host of “patented” technology developed by SkyCaddie to help its customers play golf like a Pro.

With SkyCaddie’s patented IntelliGreen® technology, the exact shape of the green automatically rotates to match your angle of approach to provide all of the distances you need to hit more greens and avoid 3-putts. This proprietary feature gives you a chance to turn every shot into a scoring opportunity by providing front carry and back distances, depth of green, and distances to any other point on the green — simultaneously. Available on select courses, IntelliGreen® Pro is a dynamically-enhanced version of IntelliGreen that adds the ability to display major tiers, contours, false fronts, and mounds from your angle of approach to the green.

Only available on the SX500, the new and patented Dynamic HoleVue™ feature rotates the fairway and orients the green from your current position and angle of attack as you move from the tee to the green. Now, you see everything between you and the green instantly without touching a button and get the distances you need to avoid hazards and play your best golf. The group behind will play through if you try that with a laser!

With the SkyCaddie® SX500, you learn quickly how far you hit each club. Customize RangeVue® by entering your personal club yardages. Then as you play, you will see your club range next to the RangeVue ring on every part of the course for much improved shotmaking to fairways, layups and greens. RangeVue® with Club Ranges provides added confidence on every shot to avoid hazards and dial-in approach shots for more birdie putts.

SkyCaddie PinPoint® will obsolete lasers by providing the ability to get distances to the pin while getting all the benefits of IntelliGreen. Simply enter pin sheet or zone information into the SkyCaddie® SX500 to get distances to the hole, front, center and back PLUS the depth and true shape green… AND all of this information is on one screen that changes automatically based on your current position and angle of approach from anywhere on the course…whether you can see the flag or not. With the SX500, you get more information, from more places, easier and faster and without aiming!

The SkyCaddie® SX500 also provides digital scoring options for Stroke and Stableford with handicapping and tracks total putts and fairways hit. Turn the SX500 to the left or right and the AutoView feature displays a full 9-hole Digital Scorecard instantly in landscape mode.

More features of the SX500 include: Shot Distance Measurement to help track how far the ball goes and help golfers to learn club distances; Target List View to give a quick list of all the targets ahead of on the hole; and Tee Box Selection, Gender Selection, Dual Green Support with a yards or meters option, Stat Tracking and a North Indicator. The SkyCaddie SX500 also includes a 13-megapixel camera, enabling photos to be taken during the round and uploaded to the user’s SkyGolf 360™ online account.

As with all SkyGolf e-golf products the SkyCaddie SX500 is built around the SkyGolf 360 platform, providing unmatched wireless connectivity for golfers to upload performance data captured during their round. SkyGolf 360 allows golfers to keep all performance data regardless of whether it comes from a rangefinder, a swing sensor, a performance tracker or a launch monitor in one place rather than scattered among various competitors with incompatible platforms.  A single platform is not only to the golfer’s advantage, but it is also to the advantage of a teacher, PGA Professional or reseller to be able to offer all available tools a golfer can need to improve their performance from one source with the confidence their customers are getting the very best solution.

The SkyCaddie SX500 retails for $399.95. In the U.S., the SX500 comes with the introductory offer of a 1-year Double Eagle Worldwide Membership valued at $59.95

For more information, visit www.skygolf.com.

About SkyGolf

SkyGolf, maker of SkyCaddie, the #1-Rated and Most-Trusted Rangefinder in Golf, is a private company specializing in the development of innovative positioning systems and technology specifically designed to help golfers play better and have more fun. The overall mission of SkyGolf is to help golfers play better with better information while respecting the long-standing traditions of the game. By using technology responsibly and within the spirit and rules of golf, SkyGolf provides golfers of all skill levels with better and more rewarding golf experiences. For more information, visit:  www.skygolf.com.

Boca Lago Country Club Marks New Beginning With Golf Course Renovation

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Boca Lago Country Club is nearing completion of a total golf course renovation, part of a comprehensive transformation of member amenities designed to position the private club among the most desirable in Boca Raton.

The 27-hole golf experience at Boca Lago has been reconfigured under the direction of Jan Bel Jan Golf Course Design, Inc. and golf course superintendent George Redshaw, GCSAA. Scheduled to be unveiled in November, the redevelopment of the South, East and West nines includes redesigned greens, repositioned bunkering in the fairways and around the green complexes, as well as reshaped and rearranged teeing grounds.

“We have incorporated the best elements of the original golf course design with a revitalized approach to strategy and playability,” Bel Jan, ASGCA, said of the renovation. “We provided multiple choices of how to play each hole, with the lakes still playing a pivotal role in the character of all three nines.”

Established in 1975, the Boca Lago Country Club golf course was originally designed by golf architects Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge. The current renovation includes modernizing the golf course infrastructure: a new irrigation and pump system has been installed; fairway drainage has been enhanced; and cart paths have been refreshed or removed.

“The complete revitalization of the infrastructure will elevate the club experience for current and new members and guests,” Boca Lago General Manager Steve O’Neill said of the $9-million project. “The golf course has always been considered a thoroughly enjoyable layout and the renovation will place Boca Lago among the best private golf clubs in the region.”

Walking will be encouraged when the course re-opens, provided pace of play is not impacted.

Boca Lago Country Club offers a variety of competitively-priced equity, non-proprietary full and seasonal memberships in golf or tennis/social classifications.

The South, East and West nine routings all offer five teeing areas. Some of the back-teeing grounds have been lengthened to provide significant challenges to more skilled golfers, while each of the four other teeing grounds are designed to fairly engage golfers with slower clubhead speeds.

The South will play from 3,212 to 2,060 yards; the East will play from 3,374 to 2,104 yards; the West will play from 2,955 to 1,742 yards. Flexibility in yardages for special events, wind direction and other conditions has been considered into the tee designs, locations and sizes, as well as the landing areas and bunker positioning.

All 27 new greens are being planted with Tif-Eagle Bermudagrass, while the fairways will be Latitude 36 Bermudagrass, and the teeing grounds will feature Tif-Grande Bermudagrass.

Significant to the project is the major expansion of the practice facilities to include more full-swing space, a superior practice putting area and dedicated short-game area, as well as two practice holes that can be played in multiple ways. The practice areas will sport similar grass types as the golf course.

“The practice holes will be a great asset to golfers who want to hone their games,” Bel Jan said, “as well as to those who are learning the game and everyone in between.”

Besides the golf course renovation, Boca Lago Country Club expects to complete several other projects late this year, including a complete interior restoration of the clubhouse, new outdoor dining areas, renovated banquet facilities, and refurbished tennis center.

Located in the heart of Palm Beach County, Boca Lago Country Club spans 250 acres of pristine grounds, including 50 acres of mirror quality lakes. Tropical landscaping and natural surroundings are heavily populated with some of the most beautiful bird wildlife in South Florida. One of the finest tennis clubs in South Florida, the Rick Macci Tennis Academy, makes its home at Boca Lago.  The club also has two swimming pools, a fitness facility, and three unique member dining options.

“The investment in Boca Lago Country Club is generating a great deal of excitement among our members,” O’Neill said. “We are looking forward to everyone in the area experiencing the transformation of the Club.”

For additional information, visit www.bocalago.com or call clubhouse (561/482-5000), membership (561/869-8840), or special events (561/869-8834).

Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club Unveils $1.5 Million Renovation

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Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club – the 27-hole oasis nestled in beautiful Bonita Springs, Fla. – is in the final stages of a $1.5 million renovation expected to raise its popularity to new heights.

The extensive project, overseen by Billy Casper Golf, features enhancements to the South and East courses as well as the clubhouse. Eighteen greens now contain top-of-the-line Tif-Eagle bemudagrass and green surrounds are re-shaped and re-grassed. Lake bank restoration, drainage and irrigation improvements and new clubhouse landscaping round out the project.

“Spanish Wells is thriving as is the $84 billion golf industry,” says Bill Shiles, General Manager. “Golfers are raving about the new elements to the course, all rave about the clubhouse, and new members and guests are lining up to be part of our community vibe.”

Last year, the Spanish Wells Community Association purchased Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club in line with its mission to protect open space and increase home values. Following the acquisition, Billy Casper Golf was retained to operate the club.

In addition to 27 player-friendly holes, Spanish Wells boasts a practice facility featuring an aqua driving range, pitching and chipping area, separate practice area for sand play, and a large putting green. Its 32,000 square-foot clubhouse overlooks the majestic golf course panorama and iconic fountain, and its subtle luxuries create the perfect gathering place for family, friends and neighbors.

A significant update to the clubhouse is the renovated kitchen designed to enhance the culinary experience. Another commitment to quality dining is the recent hiring of award-winning Executive Chef Scott Savage.

As part of its endeavor to create memorable member experiences, Spanish Wells recently launched a diverse programming calendar.  Highlights include golf lessons and clinics for all skill levels; dancing events; trivia, karaoke and bingo nights; tennis, bocce and card players associations; daily fitness classes; swimming events; and other athletic and social activities.

Full club, sports and social, social and dining memberships are available.

About Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club

Nestled in beautiful Bonita Springs, Fla., Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club is a magnificent oasis offering a variety of resident and non-resident memberships. Highlighted by play on 27 championship holes, membership amenities also include a tropical landscaped pool, diverse member dining, a fitness center, and Har Tru tennis and bocce courts.

The golf course features three 9-hole courses designed by Gordon Lewis.Tropical palms, mature oak trees and diverse water features define the landscape of a course that embodies the natural beauty of Bonita Springs. Play ranges from 4,800 to 6,800 yards from multiple tee locations.

More information go to http://spanishwellscountryclub.com or call 239.992.5100.

About Billy Casper Golf

Billy Casper Golf is one of the largest privately owned golf course management companies in the U.S., with nearly 150 properties in 29 states.  Headquartered in Reston, Va. – with regional offices across America – BCG has more than 25 years of results-driven expertise.  The company specializes in full-service course management as well as assistance in specific segments of the golf business, including course and property maintenance, staffing and training, career growth, clubhouse operations, food and beverage, merchandising, golf instruction, marketing and public relations, special events and financial management.

More information:  http://www.billycaspergolf.com.

 

Inspired by JACK-Designed for YOU- Nicklaus Apparel Launches Fall 18 Black Label Collection

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No name is more synonymous with greatness in the sport of golf than Jack Nicklaus, and no single person has changed the face of the sport of golf than Jack, the player, the course designer, the philanthropist, World Golf Hall of Fame member and good-will ambassador.

Jack Nicklaus branded clothing features the iconic ‘Golden Bear’ logo. Nicklaus adopted the moniker early in his record setting professional career launched 55 years ago this year and one considered today to be the benchmark for greatness. Australian sportswriter Don Lawrence of the Melbourne Age was asked by IMG Founder Mark McCormack what he thought of the young Nicklaus and Don responded by saying “he looked like a big, cuddly golden bear.” Jack had attended Upper Arlington High School in his native Ohio, and the school’s mascot was the Golden Bears. The words by Lawrence and being a Golden Bear in high school combination inspired Nicklaus to adopt the nickname and later the logo.

Jack Nicklaus Apparel, developed in collaboration with global fashion leader Perry Ellis International, is pleased to announce the release of its Fall 18 Black Label Collection. Featuring three unique collections-The Originals, The Majors and the 19th Hole- the Fall clothing line is designed as a lifestyle collection with broad appeal to golfers and the styling public. Sold at green grass shops across the country and department stores around the world, the Black Label styles feature both contemporary and casual styling. The sportswear styles include performance-driven features for the discerning golfer, including new fabric construction and material treatment. Enhanced by a stretch-fit design, the Jack Nicklaus Fall 18 collection cares easily and wears elegantly, offering moisture-wicking technology, UV protection and a thoroughly woven, wrinkle free finish.

“We have truly created a lifestyle collection with international appeal that can be enjoyed both on and off the golf course,” said Nicklaus Senior Vice President Andy O’Brien. “We work very closely with the talented design team at Perry Ellis and our Italian apparel partner, taking inspiration and feedback from our green grass Nicklaus Design courses in the United States, as well as our licensees in markets around the world, to develop innovative and fashion-forward men’s and ladies’ lines. Between unique designs and new fabrications, we have the ability to meet and exceed expectations for the domestic and international markets we serve.”

The Fall 18 Black Label Collection will be distributed by Perry Ellis International in the U.S. and sold in 12 other countries, including Canada, Italy, Germany, Spain, France, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia and the Phillipines. Available now the Collection products start at $95 and range up to $350 (US) for selected outerwear pieces.

Nicklaus Brand Ambassadors Will Wilcox(Web.comTour) and Kenny Perry(Champion Tour) are wearing their Jack Nicklaus styles playing on their respective tours. Perry, who in August secured his 10th Champions Tour win at the 3M Championship, has been vocal about his Jack Nicklaus clothing as a performanc leader, while Wilcox has stressed the youthful appeal in fashion styling.

For more information on Jack Nicklaus Apparel visit Nicklaus.com.

Pinehurst Resort Debuts the Reimagination of No. 4

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Pinehurst Resort & Country Club has unveiled a completely reimagined No. 4 course this fall, the work of renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse.

Visually stunning from tee to green, exposed sand areas, vast cross bunkers and native wire grass meld with the site’s rolling topography and natural ridge lines to create dramatic vistas and strategic options on every hole. Hanse’s design of No. 4 is a brand new and bold expression of pure, timeless North Carolina Sandhills golf.

“We’ve returned the original landscape to the course, and from there, we then created the features, slopes and green locations,” says Hanse, designer of Streamsong Black and the 2016 Rio Olympics venue. “We believe golfers are going to appreciate how No. 4 fits into the Pinehurst lineup and elevates the entire golf experience.”

The par-5, 9th hole is a shining example of how No. 4 has been reinvented through Hanse’s vision and touch.  More than 25 pot bunkers are replaced with sprawling, sandy native areas, and a massive crossbunker spans the width of the fairway, connecting with nearby holes and tying together the natural landforms. Green complexes throughout the course have been lowered to fit the landscape, and are complemented by Hanse’s unique bunker designs.

“Among Pinehurst’s nine golf courses, No. 4 has always held a special place in the resort’s history,” says Bob Dedman, Jr., in speaking for the Dedman family, the owners of the resort. “We entrusted Gil and his team to interpret and execute the vision of making No. 4 more natural and authentic to the Sandhills of North Carolina. Gil, Jim and the team have been great to work with and have far exceeded our expectations.”

The USGA has already named No. 4, along with No. 2, as co-hosts for the 2019 U.S. Amateur Championship. It marks the third time the prestigious event will be played at Pinehurst and the first since 2008. Stroke play will be contested on both courses with the match play championship held on No. 2. Hanse says this is exactly the type of symbiotic relationship that should exist between the two courses.

“No. 4 is a companion in the landscape, but it is not a tribute to No. 2 in the features,” Hanse says. “The greens are different, the approaches are different and we wanted to take advantage of the natural landforms, which are much more dramatic than those on No. 2.”

Completion of No. 4 is bittersweet for Hanse, who spent parts of the past two years onsite with partner Jim Wagner and his construction crew, “The Cavemen,” working both on No. 4 and Pinehurst’s short course, The Cradle.  He describes living in the Dornoch Cottage – Donald Ross’s home in Pinehurst – as “one of the most meaningful things that has ever happened to me.”

The reimagination of No. 4 is the latest in a series of bold moves for one of the world’s most iconic golf destinations. The restoration of No. 2, acquisition of the Jack Nicklaus designed No. 9, the opening of The Cradle and an expansion of the 18-hole putting course Thistle Dhu are complete, as are restorative enhancements to Pinehurst No. 3. The Pinehurst Brewing Company has opened to rave reviews, located in the village’s historic steam plant.

“There’s never been a more exciting time to visit Pinehurst,” says Tom Pashley, President of Pinehurst Resort. “All of the recent changes and enhancements have resulted in a new energy level and fun factor that’s contagious. I can’t wait for visitors to see the stunning transformation with the new Pinehurst No. 4.

About Pinehurst Resort & Country Club

Established in 1985 in the Sandhills of North Carolina, Pinehurst Resort & Country Club is a 2,200-acre property featuring nine outstanding golf courses, a 9-hole par-3 course, 16 clay tennis courts, an award-winning spa, other recreation and social activities for families, and elegant accommodations across one hotel, two inns and condos.  Widely known as the Cradle of American Golf, Pinehurst hosted more single golf championships – including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup and PGA TOUR Championship – than any other site in North America.  In 2024, it will again welcome the U.S. Open. The resort is slightly more than an hour from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 90 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and only a half-day drive from many east coast cities.

To book tee times and golf packages: www.pinehurstresort.com, 855.235.8507.

Bobby Weed Completes Renovation at Long Cove

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Bobby Weed Golf Design announced that its renovation of the golf course at Long Cove Club, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. is now complete.  The course, originally designed by Pete Dye, opened in 1981. This renovation project is especially significant to Bobby Weed Golf Design.

“Long Cove was my first assignment with Pete and the genesis of Bobby Weed Golf Design,” Weed said. “After having met Pete at Amelia Island Plantation in the mid 70s, Long Cove was the beginning of my career in design and construction, and of my nearly 40 years relationship with Pete. To be back at Long Cove has been very special for Bobby Weed Golf Design and to me personally.”

Alongside contractor MacCurrach Golf, Bobby Weed Golf Design commenced construction on April 20. The renovation work on the par-71 7,000-yard layout at the private residential community

The scope of the project includes:

  • Refurbishing all bunkers and native waste areas with new drain lines, sand and coquina shell material;
  • Re-grassing greens and fairways with updated varieties;
  • Replacing corroded metal lake connectors and drain lines throughout the golf course;
  • Reconstructing original bulkheads suing the detail from 1981;
  • Repair and overlay of cart paths;
  • Select tree removal and landscaping.

“For me,” Weed said, “returning to Long Cove conjures up fond memories of insane hours of construction, working alongside Pete Dye every day and fashioning a course out of the Lowcountry with a passionate team of golf junkies. And doing all of this while covered in sunscreen, no-see-ums and chiggers, and loving every minute!”

Weed affirmed that the original construction crew of the Long Cove golf course is rightfully touted as one of the most eccentric and legendary in the modern era. Weed and Dye assembled a crew of college graduates, interns and low-handicap golfers for the project. Many Long Cove alumni later embarked on their own careers in the golf design business, including Weed, Tom Doak, PB Dye, Scott Pool and Ron Farris.

About Bobby Weed Golf Design

Acclaimed golf course designer Bobby Weed specializes in design, renovation and repurposing. His work features a balance of visual appeal, sustainability and playability, all informed by an environmentally-sensitive aesthetic and an exceptional hands-on, holistic approach.

Weed began his professional career with an extended apprenticeship with Pete Dye, launching a collaboration of over 35 years’ duration and a lifelong friendship. Hired in 1983 by the PGA Tour as the Golf Course Superintendent at TPC Sawgrass, Weed went on to become the Tour’s in-house designer from 1987-1996. He was responsible for the design of many of today’s best-known TPC venues, which continue as host sites for prominent Tour events.

Weed also was able to collaborate with many of golf’s most familiar names, including Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Raymond Floyd, Jerry Pate and Chi Chi Rodriguez – a rare cross section of experience.

In 1994, Weed’s career reached an apex with the formation of his own design firm, where he continues to “handcraft” great golf courses.

Chris Monti, senior design associate at Bobby Weed Golf Design, has been with the firm for over 20 years, working seamlessly with Weed in total involvement in every aspect of the design and execution process. Monti holds a B.S. in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University, and spent a year studying the design of historic courses in the British Isles.

Today, Bobby Weed Golf Design has amassed an  an impressive list of new and renovated courses that consistently are ranked at the top of their respective categories, including The Olde Farm Golf Club, Spanish Oaks Golf Club, The Golf Course at Glen Mills, Medalist Golf Club,  Grandfather G &CC and Timuquana Country Club.

Bobby Weed Golf Design also is a leader in golf course repurposing – a means to update layouts through redesign and reallocation of partial acreage for higher value land uses. Repurposing helps clubs and communities preserve golf while surmounting economic and other challenges. Weed’s skill, vision and business acumen coalesce to result in successful, refined and durable golf course design.

Bobby Weed is a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. He also is a 39-year member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, was a former Certified Golf Course Superintendent and is a member of the Florida Turfgrass Association.

Bobby Weed Golf Design won The BoardRoom Magazine 2017 “Excellence in Achievement Award in Course Architecture – Renovation.”

For more information on Bobby Weed Golf Design, see www.bobbyweed.com.

Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company Debuts Ft. Worth WHITE Irons

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New Model Joins the Popular Ft. Worth BLACK Irons;
Nickel-Chrome Clubhead Finish Irons Now Available

Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company (BHGEC) has introduced Ft. Worth WHITE Irons, a complimentary line of custom, hand-crafted forged irons that answer widespread golfer demand for a traditional nickel-chrome clubhead finish in their blade-style iron model.

The new irons join the popular Ft. Worth BLACK irons, one of Ben Hogan Golf’s most successful product lines, which feature a unique Diamond Black Metal (DBM) finish. The new ‘white’ irons are available for purchase immediately without retail mark-up thanks to BHG’s proven direct-to-consumer sales and distribution model that offers unprecedented pricing for high-performance, custom-made forged irons.

“The Ft. Worth White Irons are illustrative of how Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company interacts with and listens to its customers,” said Scott White, President and CEO, Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company.  “On the heels of our sales success with the Ft. Worth Black Irons,  we found many ‘traditionalists’ who wanted to play this iron design with the standard nickel-chrome finish, so we accommodated them with this launch.”

White adds, “As with the Ft. Worth BLACK irons, the WHITE irons will be custom-built clubs to individual golfer’s specifications. But, most importantly, unlike other brands who launch a product that is not readily available, our exclusive factory-direct business model allows us to put these irons in the hands of golfers immediately and at hundreds of dollars less than they would pay for competitive products through green-grass and retail channels.”

The Ft. Worth White Irons feature a traditional forged blade design that is engineered for serious, accomplished players seeking a rare blend of feel, consistency, accuracy and forgiveness. Extensive player and machine testing validate that the irons generate a more penetrating ball flight on scoring irons, higher initial launch angles on long irons and better distance control on off-center hits, when compared with competitive irons. This is a direct result of dual Dynamic Progressive Weighting and Adaptive Perimeter Weighting Systems, which allow Ben Hogan engineers to optimize the size, shape and depth of the unique ‘depression cavity’ on the rear of each club head.

The new Ft. Worth White Irons also feature proprietary enhanced V-Sole® Technology, which is the most versatile sole in golf and has long been a trademark of Ben Hogan irons and wedges. It combines a high bounce leading edge and low bounce trailing edge on the sole and allows for easy manipulation of the club head no matter the lie and without changing the loft. The bounce angles on the Ft. Worth White Irons have been re-engineered slightly on each club head to eliminate ‘grab’ by the turf, especially on less-than-full shots.

Further, the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company’s signature PreciseLoft® System has been simplified in the Ft. Worth WHITE Irons. While the Company remains committed to consistent 4-degree loft gaps between each iron for optimal distance gapping and to minimize loft ‘compression’ at the short end of the set, the Ft. Worth WHITE Irons will only be offered in one loft matrix. The mid-high launch profile (22 to 46-degrees) is preferred by the vast majority of Ben Hogan iron players.  Ft. Worth White Irons will be stamped with traditional numbers (#4 – PW) on the sole.

As with all Ben Hogan irons, the Ft. Worth WHITE Irons can be customized at no charge and golfers can specify length, lie, loft and grips (standard or mid-sized) as well as their choice of a variety of steel and graphite shafts.

The Ft. Worth White Irons are available for purchase at www.BenHoganGolf.com exclusively. True to the company’s innovative Factory-Direct distribution and pricing strategy, they are sold direct-to-consumers for $700.00 per seven-piece set (#4 iron – Pitching Wedge). Moreover, the Company offers a Trade-UP program where golfers can offset the cost of their purchase by selling used equipment back to the Company.

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