Arccos Golf Introduces Limited-Edition ‘Smoke’ Smart Sensors

Golf’s #1 on course tracking system gets a new look

(STAMFORD, Conn.) — Arccos Golf - the pioneer of big data and Artificial Intelligence for golf - is introducing a new limited-edition ‘Smoke’ finish version on its game-changing Smart Sensors to offer golfers the most accurate shot tracking in the game in a modern look.

Having recently launched its latest generation Smart Sensors (Gen3+) and Link (Gen2) wearable, Arccos is set to provide golfers with a rare opportunity to track on-course data with its new Smoke Smart Sensors using an exclusive variation of the product in a dark grey and black design. This sees the distinctive Arccos green replaced with a stealthy colorway for the very first time.

“The new Smoke edition of our industry leading Smart Sensors provides something different for golfers wanting to use Arccos and we see it as a great extension to our line-up,” said Steve Obsitnik, Arccos President & COO. “We’re excited for players to experience this limited offering as we look to further enhance our platform,” he added.

Those golfers choosing the new sleek design will receive 13 club Smart Sensors, plus the all-new P3 Putter Sensor that is more than 40% smaller and 20% lighter than its predecessor. The state-of-the-art system features the latest automatic shot tracking technology powered by A.I. machine learning that tightly integrates Arccos hardware and software to help golfers gain a precise understanding of their game and improve faster.

Smoke Smart Sensors can be purchased at arccosgolf.com while supplies last, at an MSRP of $224.99. All purchases include the first-year membership – billed annually thereafter at $12.99 per month. Existing members are entitled to a discounted price of $149.99, while the limited-edition set is also available as part of a bundle with the new Link for $299.98. Both these offers provide savings of $75.

Arccos members have recorded more than 10 million rounds and 525 million shots while playing courses in 194 countries since the inception of the brand. This feeds the world’s largest on-course dataset, now including over 35 billion separate data points, which powers Arccos’ industry-leading Strokes Gained engine that allows a player to select their personal handicap goal, then provides personalized analysis for every game aspect and each club in the bag.

The Arccos system and the Arccos Link wearable are permitted under the Rules of Golf (USGA Decision Numbers 2018-0414 and 2020-0305).

For more information, visit: www.arccosgolf.com.

Island Resort & Casino Doubles Down on Golfweek’s “Best in State”

Resort's bold, new Sage Run joins Michigan's top courses, including Sweetgrass in recognition from magazine’s expert panelists

(Harris, Mich.) – The newest golf course in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Sage Run at Island Resort & Casino, has been named to Golfweek’s list of “Best in State” courses. Sage Run, ranked 20th on the list, is the resort’s second course and Paul Albanese’s follow-up to his popular Sweetgrass design, the resort’s first course.

Golfweek’s course ratings panel continually evaluates courses and rates them based on 10 criteria, then files a single, overall rating on each course. The overall ratings for each course are then averaged together and then ranked against other courses in its state, to produce the final rankings. All the list's courses allow public access in some fashion.

“Michigan is known for having some of America's best public golf courses and our state rankings by Golfweek showcase that,” says Tony Mancilla, Island Resort’s General Manager. "To make that list and be alongside these other great layouts is a testament to the dramatic, bold and contrasting designs that Albanese created, and the standards to which our superintendents maintain the courses to bring an amazing golf experience.”

Sage Run is built around a natural scenic ridge, where golfers must find the fairways -- and their correct side avoiding the fescue rough -- to set up ideal angles and scoring opportunities into the greens. The course showcases exceptional variety, including holes like the significantly uphill par-3 5th or the short par-4 16th that dares you to take on an uphill shot to a blind landing area. Albanese said the renowned Royal County Down in Northern Ireland served as inspiration for Sage Run's bunkering and overall “rough and rugged” aesthetic. The course also hosts the Island Resort Collegiate Championship, a two-day, 54-hole stroke-play invitational featuring some of the top college teams and players in the country.

“It’s a great honor to have Sage Run recognized among the best courses in Michigan, especially considering the quality and depth of top architects and designs Michigan offers,” Albanese says. “It was my goal with Sage Run to create a completely different golfing experience for resort guests. The rugged land, with the ridge running through it, was completely different from Sweetgrass, allowing us to be bold and creative with some fun and exciting shot options.”

Prior to Sage Run, Sweetgrass was the Island Resort & Casino’s first course, opening in 2007 to rave reviews. Currently ranked No. 10 among Golfweek’s Best in State Courses in Michigan and recognized by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest Best in State rankings, Sweetgrass is a prairie links-style course that meanders to a wide-open vista where many greens and flags can be seen in the distance. Golfers also experience some of the game’s most fun greens to putt (Redan, Biarritz, Island, and Double-green). Located adjacent to the resort, rooms high up in the hotel tower have panoramic views of the spectacular finishing holes, the par-5 9th and 18th holes that are divided by a scenic and strategic pond and waterfall.

New renovations, suites and packages catering to golfers

Golfers booking a golf vacation in 2022 will love the new hotel addition and renovations. An expanded tower, connected to the south end of the resort's Palm Tower, features 138 guest rooms and suites, with some special attention for golfers who visit -- fresh, expansive golf suites. The spacious 675-square-foot suites are complete with a king, double queen, and common area, all with breathtaking views of the Sweetgrass -- perfect for foursomes seeking added space and a fun environment.

Now is the time for golfers to book 2022 golf packages. Led by Sweetgrass and Sage Run, the resort's fully customized packages offer 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-night lodging options with up to four golf rounds that may include two neighboring courses. Package prices range from $95-$758, depending on time of year and single/double occupancy.

Visit www.islandresortandcasino.com.  

Circling Raven Garners No. 1 Public Course Distinction in Idaho

Golfweek Magazine ‘Best-Of’ Panelists Rate Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Amenity Tops in State

(Worley, Idaho) – Best-in-kind course raters have ranked Circling Raven as Idaho’s No. 1 public course in the just-published Golfweek’s Best 2022 – a compendium of best-of lists that the national media outlet generates annually.

Designed by Gene Bates, this marks the 11th time that Circling Raven has been voted the state’s best public golf course by Golfweek raters. To derive “Golfweek’s Best,” hundreds of Golfweek course raters evaluate courses nationwide annually and score them based on 10 criteria.

Owned by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and an amenity of its award-winning casino resort in the scenic Idaho panhandle, Circling Raven’s 18 holes are astoundingly routed across 620 stunning acres of Palouse Region terrain. The course unfurls amid woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife, including eagles and moose.

“Circling Raven is named for one of our tribe’s most important chiefs who guided us through our most difficult times,” said Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. “Our homelands mean everything to the tribe, so Circling Raven’s award is testament that we’re nurturing it respectfully and our honoring our ancestors as well.”

In addition to being rated No. 1 in Idaho, the course is ranked among the country’s best in the Resort Course, Casino Course and Pro Shop categories, twice being named Merchandiser of the Year in the Resort Category by the PGA of America.

Further, the course is home to the Circling Raven Championship presented by KXLY News 4 Now, an Epson “#Road2LPGA” Tour event. This summer more than 100 top women professionals will vie for their share of the $200,000 prize purse, August 22-28.  

Located approximately 50 minutes from Spokane International Airport (GEG), Circling Raven measures 7,189 yards from the rear tees. The golf club is one of several amenities that make the casino resort one of the most popular in the Western U.S. It boasts a full-service spa, recently renovated gaming floor, two hotel wings, multiple restaurants, and live entertainment shows and events.

For more information about Circling Raven and Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, including stay-and-play packages, frequent player Advantage Cards, and instructional programs, visit www.cdacasino.com or 800-523-2464.

Rain or Shine Golf Unveils Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) – Rain or Shine Golf – the leading resource helping all golfers create their dream at-home golf simulator or practice setup –  has just published the ultimate list of Father’s Day gift ideas perfect for any golf loving dad. Included on their list are a variety of products from turn-key golf simulator packages, to DIY simulator components with their new simDIY line perfect for any home-space or garage.

“This year for Father’s Day, we are thrilled to offer a wide array of products and gifts ideas, perfect for the golfing dad wanting to utilize home space for a golf simulator” says Shawn Foley, Co-Founder of Rain or Shine Golf. “We curated these products to encapsulate everything dad might need to build his ideal golf haven, whether he is a lifelong golfer or just getting introduced to the game.”

Rain or Shine Golf has quickly become one of the largest online retailers for golf simulators and at-home practice accessories. The company helps to transform a room or garage into a new experience for friends, family and guests of all skill levels. If it is too hot or cold to play outside, simulator golf offers a great way to tee it up at any time. In addition, these setups are extremely versatile and can serve as a home theater to entertain the whole family.

The Father’s Day Gift Guide below includes popular products in a variety of price points to suit a range of budgets. Ideas include everything from third-party portable launch monitors to hitting mats, nets and simulator packages that utilize the company’s proprietary components. To view the list, please see below for descriptions of products and packages:

SwingTurf Golf Mat: The perfect combination of quality and affordability, SwingTurf reacts authentically, giving realistic feedback on miss-hits and poorly hit shots.

Golf Ball Tray: Perfect accessory for someone who already has an at-home practice setup or simulator, as it adds a little convenience to every practice session.

The Perfect Practice Putting Mat:  Light-weight and easy to store, this 9' 6" putting mat is a must-have for any home office. It features automatic ball return, distance markers and alignment aids.

SwingBay & SwingBay Packages: Take the guessing game out of building your at-home simulator with the SwingBay package complete with SwingBay golf simulator screen and enclosure. Take advantage of the exclusive Father's Day deal with $200 off packages.

Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor (MLM): Practice on the go with  the only pocket sized launch monitor that uses the power of your iPhone or iPad to provide immediate shot feedback and launch data.

Rain or Shine Golf Gift Card: When not sure what dad needs, a gift card is always a safe bet.

Taking advantage of its price match guarantee program, customers can earn free shipping on orders to the lower 48 states, safe and secure ordering via SSL encryption technology, volume discounts on select items, manufacturer warranties on every order and financing options to help individuals spread out payments.

To learn more about Rain or Shine Golf, visit https://rainorshinegolf.com/ or call 888.831.9489.

Titleist Introduces New Scotty Cameron Phantom X Putters

Three New Tour-inspired Designs Join the 2022 Line

(CARLSBAD, Calif.) – Adding performance options to the Scotty Cameron Phantom X family, three new Phantom X mallet putters – the all-new zero-offset Phantom X 5s and the updated Phantom X 11 and Phantom X 11.5 models – will join the 2022 line when they arrive in shops on Friday, June 17. These new mallets complete a 10-putter lineup of Scotty Cameron Phantom X high-performance mallets that have been trusted to multiple victories on the worldwide professional golf tours and are in play among dedicated golfers everywhere.

Seven new models were released in April – the Phantom X 5, 5.5, 7, 7.5, 9, 9.5 and 12 – with the new additions arriving in select Titleist golf shops worldwide on June 17 and available for pre-order on Tuesday, May 31. The full 2022 Phantom X mallet putter family features entirely new head shapes, as well as updates to popular models. The putters also include a new textured grip, new graphics and premium styling. Tour-preferred milled 303 stainless steel face construction carries through to nearly every new model.

TOUR VALIDATION: The new Phantom X 11 and Phantom X 11.5 models expand on the line extensions Scotty introduced in early 2021 and incorporate feedback from golf’s top players. In the hands of touring professionals, the new Phantom X family got off to a fast start on the PGA Tour in 2022 with wins at The American Express, then recently at the Zurich Classic, Wells Fargo Championship and the season’s second major, the PGA Championship. LPGA champions, as well as players on the Korean PGA Tour and DP World Tour, have also trusted Phantom X putters to victory. Additionally, a Phantom X 11 was trusted to victory on the Australasian Tour and a Phantom X 11.5 was played to a title on the South African Sunshine Tour.

QUOTING SCOTTY CAMERON: “With the 10-putter Phantom X lineup now complete, mallet players will have a full range of choices in Phantom X designs. From different neck and shaft configurations to the variety of overall head shapes, to our integration of solid stainless steel faces with aluminum sole components, the Phantom X family is all about premium precision milled mallets designed for those looking to make more putts. The all-new Phantom X 5s is our straight-shafted model for that ultra-mechanical stroke. The new Phantom X 11 and 11.5 have been refined and updated with the same look and feel of the current 2022 line including the new sole design and overall aesthetics.”

QUOTING TOUR PLAYER RELATIONS REP DREW PAGE:

“The Phantom X 11 and 11.5 have continued to prove themselves since first being introduced as prototypes on the PGA Tour. Will Zalatoris and Cameron Young (who finished 2nd and T3, respectively, at the PGA Championship) have been using Phantom 11 models for several reasons. The shape provides an aesthetically pleasing visual that aids in alignment and sits perfectly flush on the ground. The sound and feel are matched perfectly to give them just what they are looking for when it comes to speed control and really honing that in. The Phantom X ‘s’ models have been attractive to players like Sungjae Im and Lee Hodges, who prefer the straight in shaft for alignment reasons. Each have stated that an option with little to no offset really makes it easy for them to square the face correctly during setup. Combined with the same feel and sound as the other Phantom X models, it’s a perfect option for many of our tour players.”

2022 PHANTOM X TECHNOLOGY: Each new 2022 Phantom X putter is an integration of steel and aluminum, with nine of the 10 models engineered specifically with a solid, precision-milled 303 stainless steel face and body that’s expertly fused with a 6061 aircraft grade aluminum sole and flange component.

• SOLID STAINLESS STEEL FACE/BODY CONSTRUCTION: Precision milled in the United States from a block of solid 303 stainless steel, the new Phantom X 5s, Phantom X 11 and Phantom X 11.5 models were designed with a solid stainless steel face that is carried through to the body/wings and integrated with an aluminum sole/flange component for performance and playability with consistent sound and soft feel.

• PRECISION MILLED, TOUR-INSPIRED SHAPES: Designed with feedback from touring professionals – and validated with multiple victories around the world – the new 2022 Phantom X mallets further express player preferences with features like precision milled solid stainless steel faces, sleek putter head profiles, refined alignment cues, high durability finishes, and specific shaft and neck configurations. 

• SHAFT/NECK CONFIGURATIONS: The refreshed Phantom X 11.5 features a low-bend stepless steel shaft installed over a milled topline spud, while the Phantom X 11 has a stepless steel shaft engineered to minimize face rotation with a single mid-bend aimed directly down the target line. The all-new Phantom X 5s has a straight stepless steel shaft installed near the center point of the topline with zero offset.

NEW 2022 PHANTOM X LINE MODELS: The current and new additions to the Phantom X line offer golfers multiple mallet options in 33", 34" and 35" lengths:

• Phantom X 5s: The popular Phantom X 5 wingback mid-mallet shape enters the line with a straight shaft and a milled topline sight line for players favoring a straight-back-straight-through putting stroke and zero offset. This straight shafted model has a solid milled stainless steel face, customizable sole weights and sports the line’s new precision milled aluminum sole plate design.

• Phantom X 11: Updated with the 2022 Phantom X sole design and new graphics, the high-MOI face-balanced wingback Phantom X 11 arrives with a mid-bend shaft and a solid precision milled 303 stainless steel face, topline, body and wings integrated with an aluminum flange/sole component with simple alignment cues and customizable stainless steel sole weights. The new Phantom X 11 shares design similarities with the wingback Phantom X 12 and Phantom X 5 yet provides a new option in performance-oriented mallets for players seeking high MOI and stability in a more compact platform.

• Phantom X 11.5: Identical to the Phantom X 11 except for its shaft configuration, the new 11.5 adds another compact mallet option to the high-tech Phantom X line. This high-MOI wingback mallet with a low-bend shaft for slight toe flow and a solid precision milled 303 stainless steel face, topline, body and wings integrated with an aluminum flange/sole component with simple alignment cues and customizable stainless steel sole weights features the line’s updated graphics and sole design.

PHANTOM X WEIGHTING & SHAFTS: Each new Phantom X putter features advanced stability weighting with two customizable stainless steel heel-toe weights and stepless steel shafts.

NEW GRIPS: New Phantom X models come with an updated Pistolero Plus grip with a non-slip and decorative texture that, like its Pistolero Plus predecessors, has less taper in the low hand for the ideal combination of size, feel and feedback when paired with Phantom X mallet putters.

FINISH & GRAPHICS: New 2022 Phantom X stainless steel putter heads all undergo Scotty’s silver mist process for a near-permanent, radiant, yet glare resistant, appearance and texture. The 6061 aircraft grade aluminum components have been misted and anodized black. Scotty’s familiar three-dot theme carries through to the back cavity of the new Phantom X 5s as unpainted, raw circles milled into the stainless steel. The sight line on the 5s is painted black, while sight lines on the Phantom X 11 and Phantom X 11.5 models are accented in light gray.

AVAILABILITY: The new Phantom X 5s, Phantom X 11 and Phantom X 11.5 models will be available in select Titleist golf shops on Friday, June 17, 2022, and can be pre-ordered on Tuesday, May 31.

MAP: $429

ON THE WEB: www.scottycameron.com

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Reynolds Lake Oconee Honored Among Golf Digest Editors' Best Southeast Golf Resorts

(Greensboro, Georgia) – Reynolds Lake Oconee has been recognized as a 2022 Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award as one of the top golf destinations in the southeast.

“This program now enters its seventh year, and our mission to serve our readers has not wavered,” said Brittany Romano, the magazine’s Product Editor. “We seek to identify ‘The Best Things in Golf,’ with an emphasis on lifestyle properties, products, and services.”  

Reynolds Lake Oconee is considered one of the most diverse golf experiences in the southeast with courses designed by legendary architects: Great Waters by Jack Nicklaus, The National by Tom Fazio, The Oconee by Rees Jones, The Landing and The Preserve by Bob Cupp, as well as the members-only Creek Club by Jim Engh.

Along with its highly-regarded golf courses, Reynolds Lake Oconee features a full range of sporting activities, with access to more than 374 miles of Lake Oconee shoreline and four marinas; shooting sports at the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds; hiking trails, and an award-winning tennis center, together making it one of the most impressive community and golf destinations in the world. 

Luxury merges with Southern hospitality at the stunning Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee. Drawing inspiration from the lake views and lush landscapes that encompass the waterfront retreat, the transformation springs new life into the luxury guest rooms and suites, The Ritz-Carlton Club Level Lounge, and guest experiences - all capturing the spirit of lake life. Resort amenities include a full-service spa and fitness center, expansive meeting venues, Southern-inspired dining featuring local fare, and outdoor activities including a family pool, cabanas and infinity pool overlooking the lake, Ritz Kids programing, fishing, jet-skiing, paddle boarding, and wakeboarding.

Additional lodging options are available within the community, including cottages and condominiums that offer quiet, comfortable lakeside living at its best. Each of the facilities is well suited to host anything from a family vacation getaway to an annual golf retreat with friends to a romantic getaway for two.

The resort community is situated on the 19,000-acre Lake Oconee located between Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia. 

For more information about Reynolds Lake Oconee, visit www.reynoldslakeoconee.com.  To book a reservation at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee visit www.ritzcarlton.com/reynolds.

SkyGolf® Announces Swing into Summer Savings Promotion with a $50 Discount on the Award-Winning SX550 and SX400 GPS Rangefinders and the LX5 GPS Smart Watches

(RIDGELAND, MS) — SkyGolf®, maker of SkyCaddie®, the most-trusted rangefinders in Golf, is offering a special Swing into Summer Savings Promotion of $50 off the award-winning SkyCaddie SX550 and SX400 rangefinders and the LX5 and LX5 with ceramic bezel smart watches. The promotion started May 30 and ends June 11, 2022.

“Father’s Day and the official start of summer are both right around the corner,” said Jacqui Surman, SkyGolf Senior VP and COO. “It’s the perfect time to take advantage of this special $50 discount on all our SkyCaddie models for a limited time. You can buy one for yourself and one for your dad and ensure you’re both equipped with the most powerful rangefinders in golf to improve your accuracy and enjoyment of the game.”

The large HD displays of the SX rangefinders, combined with HD quality course graphics, only available from SkyCaddie, provide the best view of the most-reliable information in the game to allow you to play your best golf. Unlike other rangefinders, which rely on satellite imagery that is often outdated and unreliable, only SkyCaddie walks the course to capture accurate and verifiable data to provide you with distances you can trust.

The SX550 and SX400 rangefinders include a host of patented technology and stroke-saving features developed by SkyCaddie to help its customers make better decisions on the golf course.

All rangefinders in the SX family feature the new Dynamic HoleVue™ with IntelliPath Technology that provides the distance to target as well as every other relevant attribute of the course, along and beyond your target line, without aiming a laser. So, now without wasting time to make multiple measurements, such as with a laser, you get distances instantly to all intervening hazards, end of fairways and other shot saving information in an instant to allow you to play like a pro and make the right club selection.

SkyCaddie’s new and patented Dynamic HoleVue™ feature rotates the fairway and orients the green from your current position and angle of attack as you move from the tee to the green. Now, you see everything between you and the green instantly without touching a button and get the distances you need to avoid hazards and play your best golf. So, in addition to SkyCaddie’s patented IntelliGreen® technology, golfers can now see the entire hole from their point-of-view.

With SkyCaddie’s patented IntelliGreen® technology, the exact shape of the green automatically rotates to match your angle of approach to provide all of the distances you need to hit more greens and avoid 3-putts. This proprietary feature gives you a chance to turn every shot into a scoring opportunity by providing front carry and back distances, depth of green, and distances to any other point on the green — simultaneously.

SkyCaddie PinPoint® technology will obsolete lasers by providing the ability to get distances to the pin while getting all the benefits of IntelliGreen. Simply enter pin sheet or zone information into the SkyCaddie® SX550 or SX400 to get distances to the hole, front, center and back PLUS the depth and true shape green... AND all of this information is on one screen that changes automatically based on your current position and angle of approach from anywhere on the course…whether you can see the flag or not. With the SX Series, you get more information, from more places, easier and faster and without aiming!

A new Shot Tracking feature allows you to track each shot you play, which clubs you used, how far you hit them, and where you hit them from. In addition, an array of automated features such as Auto-Course Selection, Auto-Hole Advance and Auto-Zoom, make the SX rangefinders basically "touch-free" from the parking lot to the 19th hole.

More features include: IntelliGreen® Pro that adds the ability to display major tiers, contours, false fronts, and mounds from your angle of approach to the green on selective courses; Shot Distance Measurement to help track how far the ball goes and help golfers to learn club distances; Target List View to give a quick list of all the targets ahead of on the hole; digital scoring options for Stroke and Stableford with handicapping; and Tee Box Selection, Gender Selection, Dual Green Support with a yards or meters option, Stat Tracking and a North Indicator.

Using the same next generation technology found in the SX family of rangefinders, the SkyCaddie LX5 and LX5C GPS watches feature the industry’s largest and most-brilliant color touch screen at 1.39 inches. These smart watches include most of the dynamic features that golfers rave about in the SX550 and SX400 handhelds, giving golfers the most accurate information conveniently located on their wrist.

The SX550, SX400, LX5 and LX5C are all preloaded with over 35,000 best-in-class courses and feature Wi-Fi connectivity to streamline application updates and getting the latest course updates without connecting to a computer.

Simple wireless connectivity allows for the collection and storage of critical performance data in the SkyGolf 360 Cloud Service, making it available instantly to the user, instructors, or friends. 

The promotional period for the SkyCaddie Swing into Summer Savings discount runs from May 30 through June 11, 2022, and is subject to availability. The discount is only available on new SkyCaddie products, not pre-owned, open box or refurbished products. The offer is open only to U.S. residents and U.S. shipping addresses.

For more information, visit www.skygolf.com.