By Larry Feldman “Sometimes you wanna go . . . Where everyone knows your name” –Theme from “Cheers” Over the 40 some-odd years I’ve been covering golf, I’ve been blessed to go to some of the most spectacular and stunning resorts around the world. But no matter how elite these places are, when I would check in or go to one of their restaurants or sneak off for a quick massage at the spa, nobody really knew who I was until I checked in at the respective front desks and announce myself.  Not that there’s anything wrong with that. After all, these employees come into contact with thousands of ..read more

By Tim Cotroneo Playing in a Pro-Am can be unnerving, for even the steadiest golfer. Imagine walking up to the first tee of the Galleri Classic Pro-Am and discovering a two-time Masters champion is your playing partner. Adding to the excitement of this moment, you notice the most swashbuckling player on the Champions Tour is playing in the group behind you. As you try to compose yourself, a golf hall of famer walks by followed by a contingent of fans. The man known as Mister Cool stops to take a few practice swings and showcase his smooth as butter follow through. The amateur pauses, admires t ..read more

The iconic British menswear brand Ben Sherman-which dates back to the days of the British rock invasion of the 1960s and the fashions of those times-has now squarely taken on a new mission with the introduction this year of its Sport Golf Collection that is already turning heads among those watching fashion on the links. With 60 years of British style culture behind it, the company is now taking its credo that “Looking good isn’t important, it’s everything” into the sports side with a very stylish and distinctive look. The Ben Sherman Golf SS24 collection exemplifies a contemporary fusion of s ..read more

There is an old saying that the shaft is the engine of the golf club, and for the driver it might be one of the more crucial elements in your bag. Sacks Parente Golf, Inc, which has made its mark with innovative putters, is starting to get noticed for its advanced driver shafts under the Newton Golf Shafts division of the company. Established late last year, the Newton Shaft division, with its first offering in the Motion Driver shaft, is already being featured in all 126 Club Champion stores nationwide. In addition, the driver shaft is already being played on the PGA Tour Champions by Ken Duk ..read more

Once again FootJoy has raised the bar when it comes to producing golf footwear that is both comfortable and delivers when it comes to performance. The new lineup of Pro/SLX(tm) and Pro/SLX Carbon that was recently introduced to retail not only has a light “walking on air” feel about them but also offers improved stability during the swing that all golfers will appreciate. The new wider toe-box of this shoe is just part of the new traction design called the PWR TRAX System. It features a molded 3D X-Wing that is engaged by swing forces to redistribute energy to the perimeter of the golf shoe, i ..read more

By David Theoret In 2022, Heritage Golf Group – the fastest-growing golf course ownership company in the country – acquired Palmetto Hall Golf and Country Club on Hilton Head Island. For Heritage Golf Group’s President and CEO Mark Burnett, the decision to purchase Palmetto Hall was easy. “With the resurgence in golf travel and the number of choices golfers have for golf getaways, it’s crucial that we promote our region’s amazing golf, lodging, and culinary assets,” Burnett said. He added, “We are thrilled with the recent addition of Palmetto Hall Golf and Country Club to our portfolio and exc ..read more

Two of the Tennessee State Park’s Nicest Golf Courses By David Theoret When it comes to golf courses that are accessible to the public in Tennessee, the Tennessee State Parks have some of the most challenging and picturesque courses in the state. Jack Nicklaus helped put the State Parks on the map when he put together the Bear Trace. Nicklaus originally built 5 Bear Trace courses; three of them are still owned, operated, and maintained by Tennessee State Parks. However, as nice as the three Bear Trace courses are, the other six courses in the Tennessee Golf Trail are also excellent. Two of the ..read more

by IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) Ahead of this year’s AGTC in Abu Dhabi, we are delighted to bring you an interview with Pansy Gonsalvez, who, more than anyone, has helped to make IAGTO’s first convention in the Gulf States happen! The interview was conducted by GMS. You’ve been part of different stages of the company growth and development over the last few years. Could you tell us more about your career since joining Dubai Golf & Viya Golf? Pansy Gonsalvez: “I come from a travel background, specializing in sports and business travel, while focusing on leisure ..read more

by David Theoret It’s no secret that people are moving to Florida in huge numbers, primarily to take advantage of the warm weather. I was no exception, I lived in the Sunshine State for 25 years. One of the biggest attractions for me as it is for many is the fact that you can enjoy outdoor recreational activities year-round.  One of the most popular recreational activities in Florida is golf.  The Florida Sports Foundation estimates that nearly 48 million rounds of golf are played each year on Florida’s 1,100 golf courses. If golf is your passion, you should consider joining a club t ..read more

Club Champion, which has steadily grown over the past 14 years as a premium golf club fitter and builder, is expanding its reach once again this year with four new stores opening thus far in 2024 and is furthering its goal of making custom fitting services more accessible nationwide. The Willowbrook, IL company has just opened new studios in Albany, NY; Coral Springs, FL; Perrysburg, OH and Chandler, AZ. Club Champion studios exist in 43 U.S. states and the brand is primed to hit over 140 domestic locations by the end of this year. That is alongside international studios in Canada, the United ..read more