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Cleveland's NEW RTX FULL-FACE Cleveland Golf, one of the industry leaders in wedge design and innovation, is proud to announce the RTX Full-Face wedge. The all-new RTX Full-Face wedge officially launches in North America on June 11, 2021. RTX Full-Face brings full-face grooves to the flagship RTX model. This new wedge model delivers maximum short game versatility for the most demanding short game shots. ...Continue reading

Another European Tour winner used Graphite Design shafts! Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that Bernd Wiesberger, the winner of the European Tour Made in HimmerLand presented by FREJA event held in HimmerLand, Farso, Denmark was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-7 TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex wood shaft in his Titleist TSi3 8 Driver. The champion shot a stellar 4-day score of 66, 65, 68, 64 for a total of -21 under par to win the tournament by an impressive 5 strokes, earning him his 8th career European Tour win.

Stop Sleeping Early in the Golf Round Do you start the golf round feeling like you are not focused? If so, you might not have the correct intensity to play your bestespecially if you struggle on the first few holes consistently. Some golfers are sleeping early in the round and that hurts their mindset and performance.... In this golf psychology video, you learn how to increase your intensity before the first tee so you can focus better at the start of the round and thus perform better. Stop Sleeping Early in the Golf Round Do you start the golf round feeling like you are not focused? https://www.sportspsychologygolf.com/stop-sleeping-early-i/ By PGTAA member Dr. Patrick Cohn

Father's Day is fast approaching. Sunday June 20th. Take a gander at some great products that will your Dad will appreciate... https://www.pgtaa.com/fathers-day-2021-these-are-10-great-/

Memorial Day Tribute https://biggeekdad.com/2019/05/they-gave-two-lives/

Memorial Day weekend To those who courageously gave their lives, and those who bravely fight today.... Thank You!

DUCA DEL COSMA TEAMS UP WITH PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE -Latest Italian golf fashion brand shoes available from major specialist retailer- See my article on the shoes at either https://www.pgtaa.com/ideal-golf-shoes-must-offer-style-pe/ or http://golfindustryonline.com/ideal-golf-shoes-must-offer-/ Leading Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma has teamed up with PGA TOUR Superstore to offer its latest collection of high-grade leather shoes to an even greater number of avid g...olfers. A total of 49 different styles of spike less golf shoes, hand-crafted in Europe golf shoes - 22 ladies and 27 men’s - are now available online at pgatoursuperstore.com under Duca del Cosma branding. Ranked among the top golf retailers, PGA TOUR Superstore has a reputation for offering golfers high-quality golf products and Duca del Cosma is proud to be part of its new shoe line up at a time when more golfers are out playing more often, said Steve Gray, VP Sales in North America. Our new relationship with PGA TOUR Superstore marks a significant milestone in the growth of the Duca del Cosma brand in the U.S. golf shoe market and one that we believe will prove of great mutual benefit from the outset, he added. Among the styles expected to prove most popular with golfers visiting the PGA TOUR Superstore site are the women’s sporty FESTIVA and stylish KUBANA waterproof shoes, plus the men’s classy ELDORADO technical shoe and BELAIR waterproof yet highly breathable model. Founded in 2004, the Duca del Cosma brand now sells premium golf shoes in more than 30 countries worldwide. Its designs are inspired by Italian fashion and matched with top-quality leather and advanced technology to provide the wearer with the ultimate in functional and comfortable modern golf footwear. Each pair of shoes comes with an extra pair of laces to freshen up golfers’ outfits both on and off the golf course. PGA Tour Superstore operates more than 40 stores in 17 states and gives customers the option to pick up their shoes in-store within hours of placing an order online. For more details about Duca del Cosma golf shoe ranges, visit www.ducadelcosma.us

The holiday season is almost upon us. Take a look at my latest article appearing soon in 12 media outlets: https://www.pgtaa.com/2020-holiday-gift-guide-for-golfers/

Daylight saving ends this weekend, which means we’ll gain an extra hour of daylight to counteract the shorter days ahead. What could you do with that extra hour? Netflix, nap, and nothing all come to mind. But if you want to get just a little more done each day, check out these one-hour projects and see what you could accomplish! 5 Things You Can Do With An Extra Hour... 1. Read 25-50 pages in your favorite book. 2. Have honey jalapeño chicken sliders ready on the table. 3. Organize your digital photos and finally get some printed. 4. Paint an accent wall. 5. Spend an extra hour practicing your short game.

The flat surface in your local golf school just went out of date. The 2021 Zen Green Stage has joined launch monitors as one of the essentials for the modern golf studio. PHIL KENYON , TOUR PUTTING COACH (Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Gary Woodland, Tommy Fleetwood, Francesco Molinari, Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood, Louis Oosthuizen + more). ...Continue reading

#GolfTip The Flip Drill Is your golf swing holding you back from those winning scores? Let's straighten that up with this easy drill. Here we are looking to tighten up the backswing and eliminate a Flip through impact. All you need is a sturdy wall and a few minutes of practice.

Orca Golf Bags Welcome to the Next Generation of Women’s Professional Golf 64 of the world’s best up-and-coming players. Two weeks of incredible golf. One location. One Series with two tournaments, each with its own purse. ... The Orca Series will pay out more than $50,000 in total prize money. Week One features a 54-hole no-cut Stroke Play event that seeds the Match-Play Championship for week two. All 64 players make the match play event. Only one comes out The Orca Champion. Booming drives. Magical Putts. Amazing stories. Incredible journeys. Join us for two big weeks of inspired golf at the first-ever women’s professional golf tournament in St. Johns County and the first in the Jacksonville Market since 1976. You’ll see local rising stars and rising stars from around the globe. Right here. Live. More than a golf tournament, The Orca will be a celebration of women’s initiatives on and off the course. From putting clinics and a Pro-Am to executive networking events, entertainment and educational seminars, this will be a big two weeks. https://www.theorcagolf.com/

Big News in the World of Golf Callaway and Topgolf to Combine, Creating a Global Golf and Entertainment Leader Today Callaway Golf (NYSE: ELY) announced that it has officially reached an agreement to combine with Topgolf, creating an unrivaled golf and entertainment leader. With a shared passion for delivering innovative products and exceptional experiences, together we will have a diverse offering for all golfers from new and aspiring entrants to the game to elite touring ...Continue reading

We’ve said it before, that Autumn is golf’s best season. This year it could literally be true. The September numbers are in and Golf Datatech is reporting almost a 26% jump in rounds played versus a year ago. Percentage-wise, this is the largest YOY increase so far this year and represents about 12 million incremental rounds. (Thanks to all the golf courses that are supplying rounds played data to us and making these reports better and better.) Once again, every state in th...e continental U.S. saw increases in play of at least 2% over last year. That makes it three straight months now. A major drop in precipitation helped fuel a 46% September rounds-increase in Minnesota, while other Midwest states also saw notable increases: Illinois (+35%), Wisconsin (+29%), Michigan (+27%), Indiana (+27%) and Ohio (+26%). At the end of the quarter ending September 30th, year-to-date rounds are up 8.7% nationally. As a result, we have updated our year-end forecast based on two different scenarios: 1) rounds in the fourth quarter come in flat compared to last year; and, 2) 2020 rounds continue to outpace 2019 in the final three months by 15%. The graph below shows those assumptions would tell us that rounds for the year could finish up between 7% and 10%. A startling turnaround following a disastrous start to the spring. Forecast - Rounds 2020 Our upper +15% assumption for the rest of the year may not prove to be correct, but it isn’t unrealistic either, given the increases of 20%-and-better the past several months. When thinking about year-end, the fourth quarter represents just under 20% of annual rounds, and October has an outsized influence on those fourth quarter results. Based on our calls with several management companies this week, the surge in rounds has carried into October, so we’re feeling bullish about that year-end forecast. A couple of things to bear in mind. All these extra rounds do not benefit everyone in golf equally. There are several business segments, such as resort golf, that are not enjoying a V recovery. And second, significant increases in rounds played don’t necessarily indicate the same is happening with golf participation. While we’ve recorded noticeable increases in juniors and beginners, the stocks and flows of our consumer base may end up evening things out in the end. But let’s enjoy this while we can. And let’s keep promoting Autumn. Golf’s Best Season. By Joe Beditz, NGF President and CEO If you are or have been thinking about teaching golf, the PGTAA is ready to certify you, so you can live your dream and get paid for it, ,especially now as the demand for teachers is at an all time high.

By PGTAA member Dr. Patrick Cohn Has your level of play plateaued? Are you searching for a way to break out and achieve the next level of performance? You put a lot of time and effort into your game. When you put in the time, you expect some return for your effort....Continue reading

Another great tip from Mark.

KENTWOOL INTRODUCES LIMITED-EDITION FALL/WINTER COLLECTION OF MERINO WOOL SOCKS NEW COLORWAYS OFFER SUPERIOR COMFORT AND ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE FEATURES There’s no better time of the year to warm up and protect your feet with the most comfortable wool socks in the world than when the leaves start changing, fires start crackling and the holidays are upon us. Fortunately, Kentwool’s new limited-edition Fall/Winter colorways, available for both men and women, fit the bill perfe...ctly and are the ultimate in not only comfort and style, but also performance. Showcasing eight new and exciting color combos, the latest offerings from Kentwool are available in classic ankle style (artifact, brick, teal, evergreen, emerald, azalea, eggplant, amethyst) and in low cut (brick, azalea, eggplant, emerald). All of the Fall/Winter offerings crank up an active person’s style on the golf course, hiking trail, or at the backyard BBQ, and also deliver a proven Kentwool hallmark: protecting users’ feet from blisters, cold, and even muscle fatigue. The secret is the magnificent quality of Kentwool’s material as well as the company’s patented design, featuring the brand’s signature cushioned footbed. Like all Kentwool products these new limited-edition socks are made in the USA from the highest quality superfine Merino Wool, which is not only softer and more comfortable than most cotton or synthetic materials but is naturally absorbent, odor resistant, and breathable. This combination creates an extremely long lasting, luxurious-feeling sock that’s the perfect holiday gift. And for anyone who knows the blank stare from dad (or brother or boyfriend) when asking, What do you want for the holidays, the new color options are sure to do the trick. Lauren Luneckas, President, Kentwool Performance Apparel, comments, Merino wool is nature’s perfect performance material and the ideal companion to Kentwool’s comfort focused sock design it keeps you warm as the weather cools down and breathes exceptionally well, wicking moisture to keep you comfortable. She adds, Our new limited-edition Fall/Winter collection is just that limited. Get them while available because the new colors won’t be around for long. For more information or to purchase a pair of Kentwool’s limited-edition Fall/Winter Collection please visit Kentwool.com or a Kentwool retailer near you.

By PGTAA member Dr. Patrick Cohn Do you ever get trapped inside your head during a round of golf? In other words, have you ever become so preoccupied by your thoughts that you couldn't focus on your game?...Continue reading

New X Forged CB and Apex MB Irons Announced Today Callaway Golf officially announced its new X Forged CB Irons, Apex MB Irons, and X Forged Utility Irons. Each of these new product lines will be available starting on 10/29. X Forged CB Irons are players performance designs with multi-material construction using weighting, face technology, and shaping. The goal with this offering is simple: to provide consistency, control and amazing feel for the most discerning of golfers.... Apex MB Irons are premium musclebacks with a beautiful classic blade shape, high performance grooves, remarkable feel, and a new weight design. They’re already a popular choice with our Callaway Staffers on the PGA Tour. X Forged UT Irons are hollow body constructions for better players who want a new go-to club in their bag, particularly off the tee or as a versatile club into the green on Par-5s. Pricing: Apex MB Irons: $185 per stick steel, $200 per stick graphite X Forged CB Irons: $200 per stick steel and graphite X Forged UT Irons: $250 per club

We need a little break: How about these one-liners to brighten your day and maybe impart a little wisdom: If I had a dollar for every girl that found me unattractive, they'd eventually find me attractive. I find it ironic that the colors red, white, and blue stand for freedom, until they're flashing behind you. Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation to the local swimming pool, so I gave him a glass of water.... I changed my password to "incorrect" so whenever I forget it the computer will say, "Your password is incorrect." Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity. I'm great at multi-tasking--I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once. If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame. Never tell your problems to anyone, because 20 percent don't care and the other 80 percent are glad you have them. Doesn’t expecting the unexpected mean that the unexpected is actually expected? Take my advice I'm not using it. My wife and I were happy for twenty years; then we met. I hate it when people use big words just to make themselves sound perspicacious. Hospitality is the art of making guests feel like they're at home when you wish they were. Television may insult your intelligence, but nothing rubs it in like a computer. I bought a vacuum cleaner six months ago and so far all it's been doing is gathering dust. Every time someone comes up with a foolproof solution, along comes a more-talented fool. I'll bet you $4,567 you can't guess how much I owe my bookie. Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. If you keep your feet firmly on the ground, you'll have trouble putting on your pants. A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kickboxing. Ever stop to think and forget to start again? When I married Mr. Right, I had no idea his first name was Always. My wife got 8 out 10 on her driver's testthe other two guys managed to jump out of her way. There may be no excuse for laziness, but I'm still looking. Women spend more time wondering what men are thinking than men spend thinking. Give me ambiguity or give me something else. He who laughs last thinks slowest. Is it wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly? Women sometimes make fools of men, but most guys are the do-it-yourself type. I was going to give him a nasty look, but he already had one. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. The grass may be greener on the other side but at least you don't have mow it. I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people who annoy me. I was going to wear my camouflage shirt today, but I couldn’t find it. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let her sleep. If tomatoes are technically a fruit, is ketchup a smoothie? Money is the root of all wealth. No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery. Have a great weekend.