Elevating Every Grip: Srixon Launches Refreshed Glove Collection

(HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.) – Refined through feedback that informs every shot, SRIXON announces the launch of its all-new glove collection, designed to give golfers the comfortable fit, confident grip and feel they need to swing freely and stay in control. Featuring premium materials, updated designs and the new S logo branding, the collection brings together the performance golfers want with the comfort they need throughout the round.

Trusted by Srixon’s tour staff worldwide, the redesigned Cabretta Tour Glove is built for golfers who value feel and feedback. Made with premium cabretta leather, it offers a soft, natural fit that helps golfers stay connected to the club and feel the difference when they strike a shot pure. Srixon’s proprietary silicone-infused tanning process helps preserve the leather’s soft feel while added water resistance helps maintain that feel as conditions change. Strategically placed perforations and an optimized glove thickness round out a design built for comfort and control. The Cabretta Tour Glove is available for men and women, in left and right-hand options, and now comes in a new six-pack option alongside individual gloves.

For golfers looking for dependable performance in changing conditions, the new All Weather+ Glove combines premium UltiSoft synthetic material with cabretta leather reinforcement in the palm and thumb to help maintain a confident grip when weather becomes a factor. The result is a soft, leather-like feel with consistent grip, enhanced breathability and added durability in high-wear areas. The new All Weather+ Glove is also available for men and women, in left and right-hand options, and can be purchased individually or in a two-pack. Srixon is also introducing junior-sized All Weather+ Gloves, bringing reliable grip and comfort to the next generation of golfers.

With two distinct options, the all-new Srixon glove collection gives golfers the enhanced feel and control to play with confidence from the first swing to the last.

To shop the new collection, visit us.dunlopsports.com/srixon.

Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club Transitions to Fully Private Status

Move comes just five-and-a-half-years after opening, reflects continued popularity of golf and quality of the active lifestyle amenities offered in West Valley community

(SURPRISE, Ariz.) – Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club in Surprise, Arizona, has transitioned to a fully private club, effective November 1. This move underscores the club’s commitment to providing an exclusive, member-focused experience.

Sterling Grove’s 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course, which opened on February 11, 2021, initially operated as a semi-private facility, accommodating daily-fee and unaccompanied non-member play. As the 780-acre community developed and memberships increased, the club now boasts over 300 members and more than 1,100 completed residences. The average member age is 50, reflecting a vibrant, active community.

Members enjoy a comprehensive suite of amenities, including an expansive golf practice facility, an 18-hole putting course, three resort-style pools, nine pickleball courts, five tennis courts, and bocce courts. The award-winning clubhouse features the Flora Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness and movement studio, the full-service restaurant Copper + Rye, and The Market, offering grab-and-go food items.

“Transitioning to a fully private club allows us to enhance the member experience by focusing on personalized service and exclusive events,” said Al Larose, General Manager of Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club.

“Watching Sterling Grove grow from a vision and mounds of dirt into the thriving club and community it is today has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career,” said Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club Membership Director Hanna Atkins. “As we celebrate the transition to a fully private club just five years after opening, we’re incredibly grateful for the trust and support of our members and excited to continue building on our vision of the modern country club for generations to come.”

Limited membership opportunities remain available for both residents and non-residents. The club continues to host a select number of outside tournaments, maintaining its reputation as a premier destination for golf enthusiasts.

Set against the backdrop of the White Tank Mountains, Sterling Grove is a luxury lifestyle community developed by Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. Managed by Troon, the club serves as the centerpiece of this staff-gated, luxury resort community, which includes both all-ages and 55+ active adult neighborhoods. The community offers trails, parks, community gardens, pet-friendly parks, and numerous innovative amenities. Toll Brothers currently offers nine new home collections in Sterling Grove, with prices starting from the mid-$400,000s.

For more information about membership opportunities or to schedule a tour, contact Hanna Atkins, Membership Director, at 623-300-9809 or hanna.atkins@troon.com. For more information on Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club, visit www.sterlinggroveclub.com or call 623-213-7000.

“Let There Be Grass” — How PTI Golf Transformed Kokopelli’s 10-Year Dirt Field

Successful 2-month infrastructure overhaul solves a ten-year drainage challenge in Arizona’s East Valley and leads to an expanded partnership for upcoming facility improvements.

(CHANDLER, Ariz.) – PTI Golf, a leading single-source golf course construction and management company in the Southwest, has completed a comprehensive driving range renovation at Kokopelli Golf Club, overcoming a decade-long struggle with soil drainage and grass establishment. The project’s overwhelming success has expanded PTI Golf’s relationship with Kokopelli and management partner Arcis Golf for additional course enhancements across the property.

For nearly 10 years, growing and maintaining grass on the driving range at Kokopelli had felt virtually impossible. The range surface—a challenging mixture of dirt and heavy red clay—suffered from an outdated drainage footprint and an unreliable legacy irrigation system. Every significant storm left standing water trapped on the floor, rendering the practice area unusable and forcing an average of 40 days of facility closures per year. When severe storm runoff during the 2025 Arizona monsoon season overwhelmed the property’s legacy infrastructure once again, leadership engaged PTI Golf to find a permanent solution once and for all.

“If you would have told me this would be the end result, I wouldn’t have believed you,” said Armando Najera of Kokopelli Golf Club. “Historically, due to the driving range being dirt and clay, we didn’t have great drainage and lost over 40 days a year on the range alone. Working with the team at PTI to produce this end result was fantastic.”

Over a focused two-month timeline, PTI Golf executed a complete infrastructure rebuild to engineer a permanent turf solution:

- Underground Drainage Network: Replaced failing infrastructure with dedicated drain piping, hurricane drains, catch basins, and high-capacity pumps to route heavy desert stormwater off the playing surface in minutes.

- Complete Irrigation Overhaul: Demolished the legacy setup and installed over 90 new sprinkler heads in a proven triangular configuration, complete with new laterals, swing joints, and control wiring.

- Precision Surface Prep: Conducted extensive earthmoving, shaping, and laser leveling to guarantee proper water slope and establish an optimal seedbed.

The resulting lush, green practice floor now provides Kokopelli’s players and the East Valley community with a 365-day practice experience. Additionally, establishing a reliable, level range floor paved the way for the installation of modern TopTracer range technology on the property.

Following the successful transformation of the practice facility, Kokopelli and Arcis Golf have extended their collaboration with PTI Golf for additional site and infrastructure projects.

“Our philosophy in the dirt is simple: we don’t just build for day one—we build for long-term turf health and operational reliability,” said Mickey Brown, CEO of PTI Golf. “When a client has dealt with a 10-year headache, coming in alongside Arcis Golf and Kokopelli to fix the root cause and earn their trust for future work is the most rewarding outcome our crew could ask for.”

For more information call (702) 315-5121, or visit www.ptigolf.com.

Shot Scope Launches Holiday Season Sale on Golf GPS and Rangefinder Technology

The seasonal sale features savings on a wide variety of products designed to help golfers play with greater confidence.

(EDINBURGH, Scotland) – Shot Scope, the industry leader in golf performance tracking and data analytics, has launched its 2026 Holiday Season sale, giving golfers an opportunity to upgrade their on-course technology ahead of the gift-giving season. The sale features special pricing on popular products, including the PRO ZR and PRO L2 laser rangefinders and the H50 GPS handheld, bringing innovative golf technology to players of all skill levels.

From precision laser distances to detailed GPS course maps, Shot Scope’s lineup helps golfers make smarter decisions, navigate the course with confidence, and get more out of every round. With a range of features and price points, the Holiday sale also offers golfers an exciting opportunity to find a practical gift for the player on their shopping list.

The PRO ZR Rangefinder combines premium construction, advanced optics, and fast, accurate distance readings for golfers who demand dependable performance in a variety of conditions. Featuring Red/Black dual optics, Rapid-fire detection, and Target-lock vibration, the PRO ZR delivers precision within a yard, while its durable DuraShield HardShell construction is built to withstand the demands of the course. During the Holiday sale, the PRO ZR is available for $199.99, a savings of $100.

For golfers who prefer handheld GPS technology, the H50 GPS Handheld provides detailed hole maps, hazard information, layup points, and dynamic distances to the front, middle, and back of greens. Preloaded with more than 42,000 courses worldwide and requiring no subscription fees, the H50 offers an intuitive way to plan every shot and navigate the course with confidence. The H50 GPS Handheld is available for $169.99 with a saving of $30 off the $199.99 MSRP.

The PRO L2 Rangefinder features a compact design and a strong combination of performance and value. Adaptive slope technology accounts for elevation changes and can be disabled for tournament play, while Rapid-fire detection, Target-lock vibration, and a built-in cart magnet make it a versatile companion on the course. The PRO L2 is available for $129.99, a savings of $20.

All of Shot Scope’s 2026 Holiday Season sales are available online, giving golfers a chance to discover technology designed to make every round more informed, enjoyable, and rewarding. The sale runs from November 1 through December 31, giving you plenty of time to pick up that special golf gift this season.

Not to be forgotten is the Shot Scope LM1 Launch Monitor, one of golf’s 2026 standout gifts, delivering impressive performance and exceptional value in a compact, easy-to-use design at an already affordable price of $199. With essential swing and distance metrics to help golfers practice smarter and play better, the LM1 is a must-have gift for any golfer looking to elevate their game.

Visit shotscope.com.

Club Champion Named a Preferred Partner of Troon

Members and guests of Troon-managed facilities gain an elevated club fitting experience at 150+ North American Club Champion fitting studios, and on-site at their home course through Club Champion's Mobile Fitting Studio

(Scottsdale, Ariz. and Willowbrook, Ill.) – Troon Partners Network, a division of Troon, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, today announced Club Champion, a national leader in custom golf club fitting and building, as the company’s newest Preferred Partner.

Through the partnership, members of Troon-managed private clubs and guests of Troon-affiliated daily-fee and resort facilities will be eligible to receive an elevated club fitting experience at any one of Club Champion's 150+ fitting studios across North America. 

This fall, Club Champion's Mobile Fitting Studio will begin scheduling visits to Troon-affiliated properties so members and guests can experience custom club fittings at their home course. Each mobile studio carries the same launch-monitor technology, expert fitters and deep inventory of heads and shafts found in Club Champion's brick-and-mortar locations. Golfers can schedule a fitting for a single club or a full bag, test combinations from leading manufacturers side by side, and see the data behind every recommendation.

In addition, select Troon-affiliated golf facilities will incorporate a Club Champion fitting studio on property to regularly serve golfers. Together, the Mobile Fitting Studio tour and local property-based fitting studios will enable more golfers to receive world-class fittings. 

“Troon-managed properties are home to some of the most passionate golfers in the game, and those players deserve equipment built for their swing,” said Nick Sherburne, Founder of Club Champion. “Whether they visit one of our studios or step onto the range at their home course to find our Mobile Fitting Studio, golfers playing at Troon-affiliated clubs will receive the full Club Champion experience.” 

For Troon, the partnership adds a new amenity across a portfolio that spans private clubs, resorts, daily-fee and municipal courses in more than 45 states and 40 countries. Members and guests can book a fitting and pair it with a round, a lesson, a meal or a stay. 

“Our goal is to provide members and guests with an exceptional experience every time they visit a Troon-managed property,” said Ryan Pensy, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Troon Partners Network. “Partnering with Club Champion adds a premium, data-driven service golfers can't get just anywhere, while helping golfers get more enjoyment out of every round.” 

Club Champion is the latest company to join the Troon Partners Network. From golf, sports and leisure brands to the airline, automotive, food and beverage, and financial services sectors, Troon partners can secure exclusive status that provides direct marketing to millions of golfers every day. Today, through Troon Partners Network, companies/brands enjoy a range of partnership levels, from preferred to official status, and receive custom programming designed to fit the marketing needs of each respective product or service being offered.

For more information on marketing programs available through Troon Partners Network, contact Sabrina Hale at sabrina.hale@troon.com.

Why A Fitting Matters 

Most golfers play clubs built for an average swing rather than their own. Shaft weight, flex, length, lie angle and loft all change how the ball launches, spins and lands, and a mismatch in any one of them costs distance and accuracy. A fitting measures a golfer's swing and matches each club to it, so better shots come from better equipment rather than from swing changes alone. 

What Sets Club Champion Apart:
- Brand-agnostic recommendations. Fitters test heads and shafts from top manufacturers and recommend what performs best, not what a single brand sells.
- Data on every swing. Launch-monitor readings on ball speed, launch, spin and dispersion back each choice.
- Built to spec. Master builders assemble every club to the golfer's exact measurements.
- Perfect Fit Guarantee. If Club Champion-built clubs don't deliver the results seen in the fitting bay, golfers can return within 90 days of pickup and Club Champion will make it right.
- Recognized expertise. Golf Digest calls Club Champion a “national club fitting leader” and has named it to its list of America's 100 Best Clubfitters for 12 years running. 

For more information about Club Champion, visit clubchampion.com. 

Tiger Woods and TGR Design to Create The Armchair Collective’s Flagship Club on Long Island’s Gold Coast

Private club in the Village of Brookville, NY, to feature a distinctive 18-hole private course, extensive practice and performance facilities, member cottages and country-house-inspired architecture.

(JUPITER, Fla. / BROOKVILLE, N.Y.) – The Armchair Collective today announced plans for its Long Island flagship, a new private golf destination featuring an 18-hole course designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Design. The club’s name will be revealed alongside conceptual renderings in early 2027. Located in the Village of Brookville on Long Island’s historic Gold Coast, the project will transform a former private golf club into a destination for a national membership.

The comprehensive redevelopment will reimagine a property with more than six decades of golf history, pairing a completely redesigned course with extensive practice facilities, an indoor / outdoor golf performance center, a new clubhouse and member cottages. Architecture inspired by the surrounding country houses, estates and farms will connect the club to its setting.

“The opportunity to create a new golf experience in the heart of Long Island’s Gold Coast, a region steeped in rich history, is tremendously exciting for our team,” said Woods. “I have great memories of competing on Long Island, especially at Bethpage. This region has an extraordinary golf course architecture tradition, and we look forward to contributing to that legacy with a course that players can enjoy for generations.”

Woods’ connection to Long Island includes his victory at the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. The club will bring his design approach to a region celebrated for its golf course architecture.

A Distinctive Golf Experience

Designed to build on the property’s character, the course will emphasize strategic choices, variety and thoughtful shot-making. Plans call for firm, fast playing conditions that reward different approaches to each hole. Situated between New York City and the Hamptons, the club will accommodate both local visits and extended golf stays.

Practice and player development will be central to the experience. A 20,000-square-foot, Himalayas-inspired putting green beside The Barn (the club’s social hub) will offer a setting for practice and informal play, complemented by dedicated short-game areas. Indoor and outdoor practice facilities and a golf performance center inspired by those used by touring professionals will combine advanced golf technology with training spaces for instruction and skill development.

A Place to Stay and Gather

A new clubhouse and The Barn will provide welcoming spaces for members and guests to gather before and after golf. Member cottages will offer on-property accommodations, supporting the club’s national membership experience. Together, the buildings will reflect the Gold Coast’s country-house and agricultural heritage.

“Bringing Tiger Woods and TGR Design to this beautiful and historic part of Long Island is a remarkable opportunity,” said Village of Brookville Mayor Dan Serota. “Combining the Gold Coast’s longstanding golf tradition with Tiger and his team’s skill and attention to detail makes this an exciting project for Brookville and the broader region.”

Development Schedule

Site preparation and demolition are underway, with golf course renovation planned to begin in 2027. Conceptual renderings of the course, structures and overall site plan are expected in early 2027. Further details on the development schedule and membership opportunities will be announced as the project progresses.

Srixon Staffers Andrew Novak, Miyu Yamashita Capture Victories on PGA Tour, LPGA Tour

Srixon staffers Andrew Novak and Miyu Yamashita enjoyed a memorable week on the golf course, capturing victories on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour, respectively.

Novak claimed a dominant five-shot victory at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open for his second career PGA Tour win, while Yamashita successfully defended her title at the Maybank Championship, earning her fifth career LPGA Tour victory and third win of the 2026 season.

Novak Earns Second PGA Tour Victory

Novak delivered an impressive performance at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open, posting four consecutive rounds in the 60s to pull away from the field. He opened with a 67 before following with rounds of 61, 62 and 69 to finish with a five-shot advantage.

His iron play proved particularly effective throughout the week. Novak ranked second in Strokes Gained: Approach and first in Strokes Gained: Total, consistently putting himself in position to score.

He also made an equipment adjustment heading into the tournament, switching from the Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND golf ball to the Z-STAR XV in search of slightly less spin. The change paid off as he paired the ball with a Srixon and Cleveland Golf setup.

Novak's winning equipment included:
Srixon ZXi5 Iron (4-iron)
Srixon ZXi7 Irons (5-iron through pitching wedge)
Cleveland Golf RTZ 2 Wedges (50, 54 and 60 degrees)
Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Ball

Yamashita Makes History With Maybank Championship Defense

Yamashita continued her outstanding 2026 season by becoming the first player to win the Maybank Championship in consecutive years.

She established control early in the tournament with opening rounds of 65, 66 and 67, taking a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round. Yamashita closed with a 4-under-par performance, making five birdies, including a clutch birdie on the 18th hole, to secure a two-shot victory.

The win marks her fifth career LPGA Tour title and third victory of the season, joining her earlier wins at the Meijer LPGA Classic and CPKC Women's Open.

Yamashita's winning equipment included:
Srixon ZXi Driver (9 degrees)
Srixon ZX Mk II Fairway Woods (3 and 5)
Srixon ZX Mk II Hybrids (4 and 5)
Srixon ZXi5 Iron (6-iron)
Srixon ZXi7 Irons (7-iron through pitching wedge)
Cleveland Golf RTZ Wedges (48, 52 and 58 degrees)
Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Ball

With Novak adding another PGA Tour title and Yamashita making history with her successful title defense, it was a strong week for Srixon and Cleveland Golf equipment across both professional tours.

For more information about the winning equipment, visit Srixon.