First Published by Golf.com What’s the most exclusive golf club in the country? Before you suggest one of the usual suspects — Cypress Point, Augusta National, Shinnecock Hills and so on — allow us to nominate a lesser-known contender, headquartered in a quiet coastal town in Oregon that has gained an outsize presence in the game. As with a lot of hard-to-access clubs, the membership is tiny, a roster of 60, with nearly as many on the waiting list. It’s not a snobby outfit. The right bloodlines and bankroll aren’t required for entry. But the rules are rigid. Not just anyon ..read more

First Published in The Golf Wire FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD AMATEUR GOLFER ASHLEY SHAW TO MAKE LPGA TOUR DEBUT THURSDAY, MAY 9 AFTER WINNING THE JOHN SHIPPEN COGNIZANT CUP Litchfield Park, Arizona native earned exemption to compete in this week’s LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J.  DETROIT and CLIFTON, N.J.  – Ashley Shaw, a 15-year-old amateur golfer from Litchfield Park, Arizona, will make her LPGA Tour debut later this week after winning THE JOHN SHIPPEN Cognizant Cup on Monday, May 6, and earning an exemption. Shaw will tee it up alongside th ..read more

First Published by The Golf Wire LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the establishment of the inaugural U.S. National Junior Team, the newest milestone for the U.S. National Development Program, which launched last year to ensure that American golf is the global leader in the game by focusing on six key pillars: talent identification, access to competition, national teams, athlete resources, player development and relations and athlete financial support. The program’s elite juniors represent the first of three national teams to be formed with the ..read more

First Published by Golfweek BRADENTON, Fla. — Another day, another sub-par round for 15-year-old Miles Russell. Russell, from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, went on a tear mid-round on Sunday at the Lakewood National Commander Course and finished with a 66 and a four-round total of 14-under-par 270 in the Korn Ferry Tour Lecom Suncoast Classic. At the time Russell finished, he was in a tie for 15th. He birdied four of five holes during one stretch, and seven of 10 and briefly was in a tie for third, four shots behind Patrick Cover’s 54-hole lead. Russell finished tied for 20th, making him the ..read more

First Published By The Golf Wire First 3 TGL Matches Scheduled for First 3 Tuesdays of January, Starting in Prime Time on ESPN & ESPN+ on January 7 TGL’s Custom-Built Venue, SoFi Center, Features 3,000-Square-Foot Screen, Short-Game Complex with a 41-Yard-Wide Turntable, and a Green that Transforms Using Nearly 600 Motorized Actuators Monday – (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.): TGL presented by SoFi, the new team golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, officially announced its inaugural season launch for the first three Tuesdays of January 2025, kicking off T ..read more

By Roger Knick, The Golf Performance Center Well, I know most of you have heard by now that one of the greatest golfers of all time is playing golf again, mind you he is playing at a very high level even though many “experts” have said he would not play again, especially at the level in which he was accustomed. Have you guessed by now who this is?  Right, Mr. Tiger Woods. We have all heard his story of the surgeries and the missteps off the course, but let’s not forget he is one of the greatest of all time to play the game of golf. He mesmerizes us when he is on the course. Talking abo ..read more

First Published by Drive. Chip & Putt The 22-year-old can fondly recall his experience as a 12-year-old in the first Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals 10 years ago. This weekend, Akshay Bhatia has Augusta on his mind, but not for the singular focus of being on the brink of playing in his first Masters Tournament. He has a history at the Augusta National Golf Club that would come into play unlike any previous participant. The 22-year-old can fondly recall his experience as a 12-year-old in the first Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals 10 years ago. His 2014 group of 88 players was th ..read more

First Published by The US National Development Program We are excited to announce the launch of the Be My Champion Podcast for parents and coaches of junior players of all skill levels. Vision 54 co-founders Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott lead a discussion on how to create a culture of excellence and well-being for the game’s future champions. Series guests include PGA & LPGA Tour members, college coaches and more. Tap below to listen to or watch the first episode. Listen to the Podcast Now : Episode 1   ..read more

First Published by Golfweek Taste of the Masters 2024: Bring Augusta National to your front door for Masters Week   If you want the Masters experience but don’t have a ticket for the first men’s major of the year, the green jackets in Georgia have you covered. From the pimento cheese to the egg salad and bar-b-que pork, you can get the delicacies of Augusta National delivered to your door with the 2024 Taste of the Masters hosting kits. Taste of the Masters made its debut during the November 2020 Masters that was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the kits were such a hit that Au ..read more

By Michael Burcin, Under Par Consulting When I decided to create Under Parr Consulting, I wanted to focus on themes outside of the full swing, which is normally the only thing taught in most lessons that kids attend.  In doing so, I believe that themes, such as course management, stats, practice structure, and event preparation can become more important than full swing instruction as players progress and get older. When exploring these themes oftentimes, the question is asked…Does my junior golfer need to see a sports psychologist? In my coaching career, I was fortunate to work with ma ..read more