Creators of the Swing Align training aid, which helps golfers improve and maintain alignment, rotation, swing plane and connection in the golf swing, have launched the company’s first training aid specifically for putting, the Goal Post. A simple and compact learning device, the Goal Post attaches easily to the head of most putters to supply instant feedback […]
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Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort partnering with Toptracer on upgrade of Robert Trent Jones course
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., has partnered with Toptracer Range to complete an upgrade of the resort’s Robert Trent Jones practice range and learning center. Palmetto Dunes guests will soon be able to experience interactive golf entertainment, following the resort’s transformation of its RTJ driving range into a facility powered by […]
PGA Tour Superstore eyeing more growth in 2021
Golf retail giant PGA TOUR Superstore says its plans to open at least six new stores in 2021, reaching the 50-store milestone by the end of the year. The company also reported record comp store sales growth while gaining market share for fiscal 2020 – despite its brick-and-mortar doors being closed for nearly two months […]
Charlie Rymer, Golf Tourism Solutions launch “Balls in the Air” podcast
Former PGA Tour player Charlie Rymer – one of golf’s more unique voices – and Golf Tourism Solutions, has launched a podcast called, “Balls in the Air.’’ Four episodes of “Balls in the Air with Charlie Rymer” are already available on a range of hosting channels, including Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Among Rymer’s first guests are World […]
USGA, R&A propose “Areas of Research” for distance
The U.S. Golf Association and R&A on Feb. 1 sent letters to equipment manufacturers the ruling bodies say addresses “Areas of Interest’’ regarding distance. Those are: The potential use of a Local Rule that would specify the use of clubs and/or balls intended to result in shorter hitting distances. This would enable committees conducting competitions […]
Club Champion Gets new CEO
Custom club fitter Club Champion has re-shuffled its top management, including the addition of a new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Stores Officer. Based in Chicago, Club Champion is a national club fitting and building company headquartered, currently with 80 fitting studios in major markets across the country. The company plans at least 12 more […]
Golf Datatech reports record 2020 increases in rounds played, retail sales
Golf Datatech, the golf industry’s leading independent market research firm for retail sales, consumer and trade trends, today unveiled the 2020 National Golf Performance Report, a first-of-its kind annual report analyzing rounds played and retail equipment sales in the U.S. Golf Datatech’s report indicates rounds increased 13.9% and equipment sales increased by 10.1 percent […]
PerfectMotion introduces PerfectMotion Performance Index
PerfectMotion has upgraded its user experience in its A.I.-powered, motion training mobile app by introducing the PPI, PerfectMotion Performance Index. PPI, according to the company, is a numerical measure of motion efficiency from 0 to 100. As golfers work with the app toward the goal of repeatable, efficient body motion with every club, their PPI scores help […]
Club Champion opens in three new markets
Custom club fitter Club Champion has opened three new fitting studios – in Memphis, TN; Jupiter, Fl; and Bradenton, Fl. Each of the stores are open and accepting fitting appointments. Club Champion fits, sells and builds custom golf clubs using brands that include Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura and Golf Pride. The new studios […]
Fitness guru Kevin Duffy joins PerfectMotion platform
New England-based fitness coach Kevin Duffy has just joined the PerfectMotion platform, which provides performance feedback to the app’s users and suggesting ways to improve their strength, flexibility and golf-specific motions. Duffy was recently recognized by Golf Digest as one of America’s 50 Best Golf-Fitness Trainers. Whether you are a weight-loss client or a golf enthusiast looking to play […]