Pinehurst¹s Dormie Club Under New Ownership, Joins Network of Private Destination Golf Clubs

(LINCOLN, Nebraska) — Dormie Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina has been purchased by Nebraska-based golf investment company Hainoa, LLC, making it the latest addition to the Dormie Network—a network of destination golf clubs. Under new ownership, the renowned Coore-Crenshaw club will see a number of immediate renovations and upgrades (including the construction of a new clubhouse, halfway house, and on-site lodging accommodations) as it gradually returns to its original status as a private course.

Dormie Club is a short drive from the Village of Pinehurst, an area widely known as the Home of American Golf. Though not far removed from area conveniences, the club’s size and layout seclude its golfers from roadways and residential real estate, providing an unadulterated pure golf experience.

The highly anticipated 2010 opening of Dormie Club was met by rave reviews, including a No. 3 ranking in Golfweek’s list of best new courses. Designed by Bill Coore and two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw—who form one of the most renowned golf course architecture teams in the world—the 18-hole course features 110-foot elevation changes, three natural lakes, and an aesthetic that draws inspiration from the Scottish Highlands. “Dormie Club stretches across a massive 1,020-acre expanse of absolutely stunning land,” says Dormie Club’s Membership Director Mike Phillips. “It features a mix of pine trees and hardwoods and the beautiful 55-acre Coles Mill Lake that dates back to the early 1900s.”

Its Old World-design includes a number of reachable par fours, wind tunnels, bunkers positioned to stimulate creative strategy, and a 241-yard reverse Redan par three. The course features Bermuda fairways and tees with bent grass greens; it has five sets of tees and measures up to 6,883 yards with a rating of 73.7 and a slope of 138. It is currently ranked No.3 among the best courses you can play in North Carolina by both Golf Magazine and Golfweek and the 12th best course in North Carolina by Golf Digest.

Straying from its original concept, Dormie Club extended play to non-members almost immediately after opening and today remains a public course. As part of the Dormie Network, it will transition immediately from public to semi-private and eventually to private status with invitation-only membership by 2020.

Now under the management of Landscapes Unlimited, LLC, Dormie Club will see a number of critical course enhancements, as well as several large-scale renovations and improvements. Plans to construct a full-service clubhouse and halfway house are already underway. Landscapes Unlimited will also oversee the addition of lodging accommodations, including on-site cottages and executive suites.

“Dormie Club is a truly exceptional club that was conceptualized as and designed to be a high-end private course,” explains Zach Peed of Dormie Network. “Our vision is to make it one of the finest pure golf destination courses in the region.”

With the acquisition, Dormie Club joins the ranks of Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas; ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Nebraska; and Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke, Virginia as part of the Dormie Network. Corporate and national memberships include access to and full member privileges at all courses within the network—each of which is currently ranked among the top 10 in its respective state.

“Dormie Club is a renowned course,” says Peed. “It’s already a tremendous value to our current and future members, but the club’s incredible potential and the vision we have for what it can be make it an ideal addition to the Dormie Network.”

Golf Pride Users Sweep Season-Ending Points Races on All Four Worldwide Professional Golf Tours

(SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.) - Eaton announced that its Golf Pride Grips Division was the grip brand of choice for the winners of the recently completed 2017 Race to the CME Globe on the LPGA Tour and the 2017 Race to Dubai points competition on the European Tour. As the points season concludes, Golf Pride claimed all four points races adding its most recent victories to the already completed 2017 FedEx Cup and 2017 Charles Schwab Cup. 

With the conclusion of the points series season on all four tours, Golf Pride amassed a total of 140 victories in 2017, with the next closest competitor recording 13. In fact, the brand had 3 distinct performance grip models that claimed more victories than any of its competitors’ entire product lines. Golf Pride’s flagship MCC model claimed 24 victories, while the Tour-leading Tour Velvet won 61 events and the Tour Velvet Cord took 21 trips to the winner’s circle. The company’s fastest growing full cord grip, Z Grip, also achieved 12 tournament triumphs in 2017.

“The 2017 golf season is officially in the books, and we are very proud of Golf Pride’s showing on the worldwide professional Tours this year,” said Brandon Sowell, global sales and marketing director for Golf Pride. “We are honored to be the grip brand of choice for the best players in the world across all major Tours. Additionally, the fact that such a variety of our performance technologies continue to be trusted as the #1 Grip on Tour is validation for us to continually innovate.”

Each week, Golf Pride is the leading grip played from tee-to-green on TOUR with an average of 80% of pros trusting their performance technology in each event, without any paid endorsements.

For more information on Golf Pride’s entire 2017 product offering, visit www.golfpride.com.

Tour Edge Announces Three Additional Lofts in New Exotics CBX Hybrid Line, New TrueLoft System

(RELEASE) - Tour Edge, Golf’s Most Solid Investment, officially releases three new lofts in their wildly-successful Exotics CBX hybrid line, making for six total lofts available in the new clubs that have earned significant usage and top finishes on the PGA Champions Tour.

The Exotics CBX hybrid is the first ever Titanium face, Stainless Steel body and Carbon Fiber sole hybrid design ever produced.

Tour Edge is adding three new lofts 17° 19°, 22° that will be available to tour players and consumers alike. The new lofts will begin shipping to Authorized Tour Edge retailers on December 15th.

Six different loft options makes the Exotics CBX the most extensive hybrid line available with more lofts available than any other manufacturer that has hybrids in play on the professional tours.

The Exotics CBX full line now consists of 16°, 17°, 18°, 19°, 20° and 22° in hybrids as well as four lofts in two different finishes available in the Exotics CBX Iron-Wood that was recently put into play on the PGA TOUR.

This unprecedented range in hybrid lofts provides a loft for every possible distance scenario and also provides the golfer the ability to expertly choose the best gaps for shots off the tee and/or shots from the fairway or rough. The Tour Edge R&D team expects an average of six to eight yards in between each loft, giving the Exotics  CBX a 36-48 yard distance range from 16° to 22°.

Tour Edge has implemented a new system for their Exotics CBX hybrids they call their TrueLoft System. Through extra quality control methods in the bending process of unfinished heads, plus a triple-check on loft and lie in the final stages of the club head making process, Tour Edge is committed to making sure that each  club head fits the exact loft that is listed on the club head.

“Tour players need to be dialed in to the exact yard with their hybrids, which can be a very hard feat to accomplish,” said Master Club Designer and President of Tour Edge David Glod. “With six available lofts and four more with our CBX Iron-Woods, we are making a commitment to the hybrid category like no one else in the  industry. We wanted to make sure that each loft serves its exact purpose and that is why we implemented the TrueLoft System in our R&D process. In the end, we end up rejecting more heads than what others would and that leaves us knowing that our investment is paying off in spades on the golf course.”

Tour Edge went the route of adding lofts instead of opting for an adjustable hybrid as they have done in the past despite the extra costs involved because of their non-willingness to sacrifice an additional 15 grams to the neck of the clubhead that is needed to facilitate an adjustable hosel.

“With Exotics, our design standards of efficiency and purity really go all the way to the top,” said Glod . “There is no wasted neck weight with these heads and there is zero face angle manipulation that is caused by a changeable hosel. The Exotics CBX design was made to be as pure of a tour design as they come so adding lofts  instead of adjustability was an easy call to make sure that we maintained that purity.”

The new Exotics CBX hybrid integrates new technology designed to push the boundaries of low-spin distance combined with tour-inspired feel and workability.

The new Exotics CBX fairway woods and hybrids were designed with a multimaterial construction that includes the top of the line in Beta Titanium, Hyper Steel and Carbon Composite materials. This unique combination of three different materials helps produce a penetrating ball flight that cuts through windy conditions  and lowers side spin rates for greater accuracy.

They are currently the only Titanium face fairway woods and hybrids available for sale in the U.S. market.

The Exotics CBX products feature a higher CG that is located slightly forward in the club head through the use of a carbon fiber in the sole, which is significantly lighter than stainless steel. This helps to increase ball speed and reduce spin, which makes  for less dispersion. Tour Edge’s extremely thin Beta-titanium cup-face enlarges the ideal hitting area on the clubs. The higher CG location minimizes spin for optimal low-spin distance and tour preferred penetrating trajectory.

“All Exotics products embrace new materials and manufacturing methods” said Glod. “We call it our material advantage and it’s the very DNA of all Exotics products; the CBX hybrid is our latest example of this ethos.”

Highlighting the face is the Exotics variable face thickness (VFT technology) for forgiveness on off-center hits and to promote faster ball speeds. It is brazed to stainless steel behind the hitting area which allows the face to flex more at impact.

The CBX hybrid comes with premium high-performance stock shaft options: Project X HZRDUS Black, Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage Silver Dual-Core Tini. The clubs come standard with Lamkin Z5 grips. The suggested retail price is $249.99.

To find a Tour Edge retailer near you, call (800) 515-3343 or visit touredge.com.

Ben Hogan Golf Announces Factory-Direct To Consumer

  Serious Golfers Can Order Ben Hogan Products Exclusively at Benhogangolf.com

(Fort Worth, Texas) - Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company recently announced a 'factory-direct' distribution and pricing strategy that puts the consumer first! Ben Hogan products are now sold exclusively at benhogangolf.com. The Company offers the high quality Ben Hogan products to serious, avid golfers with no additional charge for customization and at affordable factory-direct pricing.

2018 Product Line Up:

PTx IRONS
PTx irons are "The most technologically advanced Hogan irons ever." Each iron is co-forged from Carbon 1025 steel. The long irons incorporate a heavy tungsten insert while the shorter irons have a titanium insert allowing for the Center of Gravity to be optimized in each clubhead. This proprietary 'co-forging' process creates a Linear Center of Mass consistently positioned throughout the set. The PreciseLoft System provides for uniform 4-degree loft separation between all irons. This 'transitional' iron is designed for the serious player who is gaining skill and/or an accomplished player who may require game enhancement design features in his / her set.

Highlights:
- Available in right-handed and left-handed
- Sold in sets of 7 irons (4 iron - PW)
- 4 PreciseLoft configurations: low, mid, mid-high, or high lofts
- KBS Tour V or Tour 90 steel, or UST Recoil graphite shafts available
- Length, lie and grip size customization available with no upcharge
- Factory Direct Price:  $770.00 per set (steel or graphite)

FT. WORTH IRONS 
Ft. Worth irons are "The most accurate and forgiving Hogan blades ever." Each iron incorporates a perimeter-weighted blade designed for low handicap players looking for the ability to work the ball with legendary Ben Hogan feel and feedback. The PreciseLoft System provides for uniform 4-degree loft separation between all irons. Each club is the set is designed with a dynamic progressive weight system that uniquely positions the mass of each individual clubhead to provide forgiveness never before thought possible in a forged blade. Designed for Tour through high single-digit handicap players.

Highlights: 
- Available in right-handed (only)
- Sold in sets of 7 (#4 iron -PW)
- 4 PreciseLoft configurations: low, mid, mid-high, or high lofts
- KBS Tour V or Tour 90 steel, or UST Recoil graphite shafts available
- Length, lie and grip size customization available with no upcharge
- Factory Direct Price: $665.00 per set (steel or graphite)

FT. WORTH Hi UTILITY IRONS 
Ft.  Worth Hi irons are the "Utility irons that you'll look forward to hitting." Each iron is designed to be a very playable and easy-to-hit long iron alternative. The utility iron features a hollow construction which promote a higher ball flight; perfect for long approach shots that require a steep, yet soft landing to hold a green. Ft. Worth Hi utility irons are available in each individual loft from 20-31 degrees. Ft. Worth Hi utility irons were designed to replace traditional #3 or #4 irons that can be difficult to get airborne, or they can be an alternative to many hybrid clubs for players of all ability levels.

Highlights:
- Available in right-handed (only)
- Sold in individual lofts from 20 - 31 degrees
- KBS Tour V or Tour 90 steel, or UST Recoil graphite shafts available
- Length, lie and grip size customization available with no up charge
- Factory Direct Price: $95.00 per club

TK WEDGES 
TK wedges were "Engineered for accuracy. Forged for feel." The wedges offer a unique V-  SOLE for excellent versatility from any lie. Each wedge is designed independently to maximize performance to each loft. The TK wedges are offered in every degree 44 to 63 degrees. Unlike all other top-selling wedges, the TK wedges are forged providing excellent feel and feedback and have a 100% CNC milled face for exceptional spin.

Highlights:
- Available in right-handed (only)
- Sold in individual lofts from 44-63 degrees
- KBS Tour wedge flex (Black Pearl) and Tour 90 steel, or UST Recoil graphite shafts available
- Factory Direct Price: $95.00 per club

VKTR HYBRIDS 
VKTR hybrids are a "Hybrid like no other" providing a unique combination of distance, accuracy, and forgiveness. Each hybrid utilizes tour-inspired shaping in varying heads sizes between 96 and 110cc. The VKTR hybrid features perimeter shot shaping Technology (PSST) which provides (4) moveable weights for the golfer to position independently to create the shot shape best for his / her game.

Highlights:
- Available in right-handed (only)
- Sold in individual lofts from 17 to 27 degrees
- UST iROD 75, UST Recoil 660, UST V2 or Aldila NV 85 graphite shafts available
- Factory Direct Price: $135.00 per club

For more information, visit Benhogangolf.com.

Honma Golf Opens Southern California Gallery Store

(HARBOR CITY, CA) -  Honma Golf USA - one of golf’s highest-end equipment brands – last night opened a gallery concept retail and club fitting space within the popular Roger Dunn Golf Shops’ Santa Ana, Calif. 60,000-square-foot superstore.

Golfers, media and even Hollywood celebrities attended the opening gala, and were awestruck by what they experienced at the 500-square-foot, Honma-dedicated space that features the luxury brand’s clubs, bags, apparel, accessories and more.

“We heard so many positive comments from attendees,” says Adam Sheldon, general manager of Honma Golf USA. “People said they were impressed by the uniqueness of this space. It merges a club fitting and retail experience in a totally different way. We call it our gallery. While other major brands have stand-alone areas in the store, our spot is clearly a point of differentiation in the golf business. Honma is all about top-end, high-quality products. Golfers deserve quality and aspiration in their game, from the clubs they play to what they wear. And that’s reflected in our gallery and its design. It looks and feels different than any other brand in the marketplace.”

The gallery showcases the brand’s TOUR WORLD, BERES and Be ZEAL products, including sets that sell for up to $50,000 -- giving visitors an opportunity to touch, feel and hit Honma clubs, while learning about the brand and experiencing its performance and quality in the dedicated fitting bay. “It ties all of our products together, so people really get a feel of Honma,” says Sheldon. “It’s a complete brand experience -- a one-stop shop for everything we offer.”

Executives at Worldwide Golf Shops, which owns Roger Dunn Golf Shops, are thrilled with the new gallery. “It brings a different customer into our store,” says Al Morris, president. “Honma is committed to the U.S. market, and we believe it will be a major player. This niche concept has a little Las Vegas in it: It’s cool-looking, high-tech, and the display quality is perfect for the brand -- similar to what Honma does with its products. It gives Honma a 500-square-foot opportunity to relay a specific message. A lot of our customers have heard of Honma but are not familiar with its products. Once they come in and see the products, the technology, the display and the uniqueness of the products, they will be wowed.”

The new Honma gallery is located at 1421 Village Way in Santa Ana, Calif.

For further details on Honma Golf, visit honmagolf.com.

Whirlwind Golf Club To Host Final Stage Of Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament

(Chandler, Ariz.) – Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Ariz. will host the Final Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament December 7 through 10. The four-day, 72-hole, stroke-play competition will include approximately 138 golfers and will determine each competitor’s status for the 2018 Web.com Tour season.

The Web.com Tour is the developmental tour for the PGA TOUR, and features a mix of rising stars and proven veterans looking to regain their TOUR cards. Those who are inside the top 25 of the Web.com Tour money list at the end of the Regular Season are awarded PGA TOUR cards for the next season. An additional 25 cards will be handed out at the conclusion of the Web.com Tour Finals. Since 2013, the Web.com Tour has been the pathway for those seeking to earn their PGA TOUR card. The Qualifying Tournament, which had previously been the primary route for qualifying for the PGA TOUR, has been converted as an entryway to the Web.com Tour.

Twelve First Stage events were conducted throughout late September and early October in locations across the country from Florida to California. All five Second Stage events are taking place in November, with the Qualifying Tournament Finals set for Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler. Players who advance to Qualifying Tournament Finals will be assured of at least conditional status on the Web.com Tour in 2018.

The Final Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament will be played on Whirlwind’s two Gary Panks-designed golf courses – Devil’s Claw and The Cattail. Since opening in 2000, Whirlwind Golf Club has established itself as one of Arizona’s top professional tournament venues, having hosted events for the PGA of America, the USGA, and the Web.com Tour's Gila River Golf Classic. In addition to professional tournaments, Whirlwind hosts numerous charitable events for organizations including the Boys and Girls Club, City of Hope, Cox Charities and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.  The Web.com Tour’s Gila River Golf Classic presented by Wild Horse Pass was held from 2001 to 2005 and played on the Devil's Claw course for the first two years, then shifted to the Cattail course for the final three years.

For more information on Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, visit www.whirlwindgolf.com or call 480-940-1500. For more information on the Final Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament, visit www.pgatour.com/webcom.

For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.

TecTecTec Announces Black Friday Sale on Golf Laser Rangefinders

20% Off Amazon’s No.1 Category Seller

(Vannes, France) – TecTecTec – maker of technologically-advanced yet affordable laser rangefinders for golf, which are Amazon’s No. 1 category seller – is offering 20% off any of its renowned golf laser rangefinders in celebration of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The biggest sale in company history, this special offer is only available on TecTecTec’s website starting Wednesday, November 22 through Monday, November 27. Along with the holiday discount, customers can take advantage of TecTecTec’s customary free shipping, a two-year warranty and 30-day full refund guarantee, offered exclusively online at www.us.tectectec.com.

“Our affordable, top-quality rangefinders make the perfect gift for golfers this holiday season,” says Renan Lore, Director of TecTecTec. “Shoppers looking to save during our biggest sale of the year can help keep any avid golfer well equipped and on the course year-round.”

TecTecTec offers a variety of cutting-edge models, including the recently launched VPRODLX 1K, popular VPRO500 and VPRO DLX. Each is available in standard and “S” editions, which feature PinSlope Technology to calculate elevation-adjusted distance to the target. All TecTecTec rangefinders are engineered to the highest standards and priced affordably for all budgets.

TecTecTec rangefinders features three unique scanning modes – Pinsensor measures overlapping targets, including flagsticks and wooded areas; Target Priority displays distance of the closest subject; and Scan Mode helps read distances to hazards. Precise within one yard, the company’s renowned products have an ultra-clear, multi-layered optical lens for excellent visual clarity and 6x magnification with diopter adjustment.