Michael Baxter, Baxter Imaging LLC The “off-course” part of the golf business—think Topgolf, Popstroke and the like—is exploding, and that’s not even a joke at the expense of the TGL and its season-cancelling dome deflation. Topgolf is a billion-dollar business, and its revenue has increased by more than 15 percent so far this year. It’s Read more…
For golfers in cooler climates, the reality of not playing outdoors for months is setting in. For some, it’s unacceptable and playing a role in fueling the $1.49 billion global golf simulator market. That number is projected to double to over 3.2 billion by 2031. To meet the demand for a premium residential simulator that Read more…
These days — tech is all around us and each year there are upgraded gadgets that have us racing to our holiday wish lists. From shock-inducing GPS watches to dual headphone sunglasses, enhance your golf rounds with the latest and greatest tech to come out this year. These innovative golf products are sure to help Read more…
When I asked Blayne Barber if the word “retirement” was OK to use in this headline, he responded succintly. “Retirement is totally fine,” Barber said. “Although, it’s more like unemployment.” Point taken. Barber, who shot 82 in the opening round of the second stage of Korn Ferry Tour Q School, then bounced back with a Read more…
It’s a sad day for PGA Tour junkies—the curtains have been shut on the final event of the regular season, and now we must endure stoically through the endless offseason of [checks notes] five weeks. But before we ride off into the sunset, THE C.E.L.E.B.R.A.T.I.O.N. SCALE is here for one last hurrah. The season finale Read more…
The doorbell is ringing, the turkey is in the oven, and the whole damn golf world is coming for Thanksgiving. So what should you expect from your favorite golfers-turned-terrifying Turkey Day archetypes? As it turns out, a little bit of everything (and A LOT bickering too). Most likely to complain about his seat: Patrick Reed Read more…
Ah, November — the month of giving thanks, rounds with the fam, indulging in too much food, and ticking off gifts for the holiday season. This time of year serves as the perfect excuse for brands to squeeze in their latest and greatest apparel and products before the end of the year to carry us Read more…
There’s a 11 year age difference between the two, yet Ludvig Aberg (24) and Eric Cole (35) have been the two most notable “rookies” on the PGA Tour in 2023. And now, in contending for the title at the tour’s final tournament of the year, they each have a chance to grab their first win Read more…
If a 59 is going to be shot on the PGA Tour, the likely tournament is the RSM Classic. Among the nine scores of 60 or better on tour over the last two seasons—an eye-opening number in itself—three of them have come on the par-70 Sea Island Golf Club’s Seaside Course. The man most likely Read more…
Here are two resumes for PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award. Decide which one you like best: Player A: 37 PGA Tour events played; six top-10s; one playoff loss; 10 missed cuts; made cuts in two out of two majors (T-15 at the PGA) and the Players Championship; 43rd in FedEx Cup standings; 48th Read more…
Nelly Korda gave the fans something to cheer about during the third round of the CME Group Tour Championship. On the 148-yard eighth hole, Korda hit a perfect shot, with her ball hitting the green about a dozen feet short of the hole and rolling straight into the cup. You can watch it here: With Read more…
Golf presents a broad array of ethical dilemmas, but none might be thornier than this: Is it OK to back out of one golf invite in favor of an even better golf invite? Those who answer “Of course!” show such disregard for common decency they shouldn’t count on golf invites in the future. The rest Read more…
NAPLES, Fla. — Another message from Alison Lee’s biggest fan pops up on her phone. “Hey Mrs. Monster, you made all those birdies today,” it reads, like one of many sent to her over the last few months. The fan is 15-time PGA Tour winner Fred Couples, and his belief in her game has finally Read more…
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