The Indoor Golf Shop and InHome Golf Form Exclusive North American Partnership

Leading indoor golf simulator companies join forces to deliver the most comprehensive solutions for home, commercial and golf facilities 

(Dallas, Texas) — The Indoor Golf Shop, the largest U.S. distributor, manufacturer, and online retailer of residential and commercial indoor golf simulator equipment, and InHome Golf, Canada’s leading custom golf simulator design and installation company, have joined  forces to create the most comprehensive solutions for indoor golf experiences in North America. 

“This partnership allows us to provide golfers, golf facilities and golf business owners, across the U.S. and Canada, a one-stop shop destination for their golf simulator needs that will be unmatched in the industry,” said Rene Delgado, Founder and President of The Indoor Golf Shop. “Together, our two companies will be a complete end-to-end solutions-based organization, capable of servicing the entire indoor golf market segment at scale from luxury home builds and golf facilities to entertainment venues.”

The Indoor Golf Shop and InHome Golf partnership will provide industry-leading expertise and experience building, designing, and creating the ultimate indoor golf simulator experiences through home, retail/commercial, and golf facility installations. It will also elevate the buying experience through a full slate of turnkey solutions, including step-by-step guidance to purchasing and installing top simulator brands, DIY consumer packages, best-in-class screens, enclosures, hitting mats and accessories for homes, retailers, teaching and fitting facilities, along with entertainment companies.

“We are very excited to announce this partnership and are confident the shared values and vision between our companies and mutual desire to deliver the highest quality products and services will benefit our new and existing customers throughout North America,” said James Laidlaw, CEO of InHome Golf. “Separately, we’ve built our businesses for different segments of customers, but now will optimize the Canadian and U.S. channels through an expanded product and service offering.”

With the demand of off-course golf participation that has recently surpassed on-course, according to recent data from the National Golf Foundation, The Indoor Golf Shop and IndoorGolf are well positioned to service the fast-growing demand of commercial and residential golf simulator installations. The companies will also collaborate on customer acquisition, product development, golf simulator room designs and construction services, as well as share manufacturing resources to better serve the golf industry and marketplace in a more timely and efficient manner.

Customers will be able to continue to interact, research, and buy from both companies at their current websites in the short term, ShopIndoorGolf.com and InHomeGolf.com, with the websites being consolidated into ShopIndoorGolf.com over the coming months.

Take to Your Feet: Spring Training for Golf Season

(Jericho, N.Y.) — Just as pitchers and catchers are reporting to Spring Training before the new baseball season, pitchers and chippers are getting ready for their new season—of golf.  

Spring means dusting off the golf clubs and one’s swing, dreaming of spacious fairways, and that eternal rite of spring, The Masters. In planning to return to their favorite courses, golfers are always on the lookout for an edge, that new piece of equipment, that magic tip that will make this their best year ever. 

Here’s the best tip we know, one guaranteed to improve both comfort and performance for every golfer who plants two feet in the ground.  Upgrade your socks.  And that means Tall Order.

Tall Order low cuts socks are packed with performance and comfort features that golfers demand to make the most of their stance and swing, just like other athletes. Features include:

- Heel tab for extra comfort and slip protection

- Cushioned sole

- Arch support

- Moisture control

- Smooth seam

- Polyester material to provide extra stretch and ensure soft, comfortable fit

Tall Order’s Special Edition 2-pack ALL RISE socks are available in regular and extended sizes. In line with Tall Order’s mission, $10 is donated to the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation for every pack sold. The ALL RISE Foundation inspires children and youth to become responsible citizens by engaging them in activities that encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities. 

All Tall Order styles are available in sizes 9 to 20+ and suitable for men or women. For ease, the sizes are printed on the bottom of each pair. These socks, with grippers added, are being adapted for golf and will be available for purchase for Father’s Day 2023.

If you didn’t think baseball and golf had other ties besides the joys of spring, consider that Judge, last year’s major-league MVP and home-run king who has been wearing the socks since April 2021, liked the special Tall Order socks so much that he is now an equity partner in the company. He obviously voted with his feet!

“Many of the same qualities that Aaron needs when patrolling the outfield and hitting home runs—stability, cushioning, compression—help golfers make their best and most effective swings,” said Lisa Friedman, CEO of Tall Order.

Judge also likes that a percentage of all Tall Order sales is donated to charities. In the past five years, the young company has contributed more than $300,000 to several charities including the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation. 

Tall Order will introduce other performance products soon. They offer customization (even on small orders) and truly personal customer service.

For additional information and availability, access the website at www.tallorder.com.

Unboxing the All Day Knit 3 Shoe from TRUE linkswear

Blue Spikeless golf shoes.The All Day Knit 3 was designed for your active lifestyle – from the links to everyday adventures. Built to be TRUE’s most athletic fit to date, the Knit 3 was engineered to keep you comfortable, stable and moving.

The entirely redesigned Knit 3 offers everything you’ve come to love about the TRUE Knit family, just better. The all new Wanderlux® midsole offers more cushion than ever, while the new All Day V2 rubber outsole offers extra deep grip for long term durability. Inspired by mountaineering soles, the directional grip is optimized for stability on uneven terrain on or off the course. Whether you’re lacing up for the office, taking the road less traveled, or simply finding your drive in the woods – the TRUE Knit 3 was designed to keep you adventuring, comfortably.

Features:

– TRUEknit Fully Breathable One-Piece Upper (90% Polyester, 10% Spandex)

– TRUE (to you) Athletic and Stable Fit Forms to Your Foot Shape

– One-Piece TRUEknit Upper Flexibly Conforms to Most Foot Shapes (D-EE)

– Full Sock Fit Flexible Opening for Slide-In Comfort

– NEW All Day V2 Sole

– Anti-rub Heel Pad for Comfort right out of the box

– Microsuede Heel Overlay for Added Stability

– New Open Cell Antimicrobial Insert for Increased Breathability and Comfort

– NEW Wanderlux® Midsole for Increased Comfort and Rebound

– TOUR Tested & Approved

– Extremely Lightweight – 9.1 oz. (Size 9 M)

– Cross-Life Tread for Maximum Versatility and Grip

– Transitional Drop (~6-8 mm)

– Machine Washable

– DWR Treated Upper

Learn more at www.truelinkswear.com.

Star-Studded Field Set for Eighth Annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship

2022 Winners

(MURRELLS INLET, S.C.) – The Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship presented by LA Golf, which will be played March 3-5 at TPC Myrtle Beach, has emerged as one of America’s premier youth tournaments, and the strength of the field for eight annual event will only enhance its growing reputation. 

A 54-hole, college-style event, 90 players (54 boys, 36 girls) secured invitations to the DJ World Junior, including some of the nation’s premier young talent. On the boys side, 40 of the 54 players are ranked among America’s top 100 by either Golfweek or Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS), while 28 of the 36 girls are top 100 players. 

The boys field is headlined by Jackson Koivun (Chapel Hill, N.C.), an Auburn signee who is the nation’s No. 1 junior, according to Junior Golf Scoreboard, and fourth-ranked Nicholas Gross (Downingtown, Pa.).

Anna Davis (Spring Valley, Calif.), who won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and is ninth ranked junior in the world, will lead the girls field, along with Macy Pate (Winston-Salem, N.C.), Golfweek’s 15th ranked junior and a Wake Forest signee. 

New to this year’s tournament will be a co-ed team event, designed to mirror the type of competition players will enjoy at the collegiate level. 

“We can’t wait to welcome golf’s best juniors to compete in the Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship,” tournament director Scott Tomasello said. “This is one of the nation’s best junior events and this year’s field is outstanding. We look forward to seeing golf’s next generation of stars test themselves here in Myrtle Beach, the game’s most popular destination.” 

With Johnson’s support, the tournament provides players one of the premier experiences in junior golf, and the opportunity to test themselves against a loaded field.

A significant part of the event’s appeal is TPC Myrtle Beach, one of the Grand Strand’s most decorated layouts. TPC Myrtle Beach has hosted the Senior PGA Tour Championship and been ranked among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest, making it an ideal venue to test golf’s rising young stars.

The Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship is sponsored by LA Golf, Founders Group International, the Dustin Johnson Golf School, and Golf Tourism Solutions.

Johnson’s involvement with the tournament reflects his long-time commitment to junior golf, particularly in South Carolina, where he grew into one of the world’s best players. Through the Dustin Johnson Foundation, which is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, Johnson has donated more than $500,000 to junior golf, sponsoring numerous events throughout the state and helping cover entry costs for kids who need financial assistance.

For more information, visit www.worldjuniorgolfchampionship.com.

Puerto Rico Set Hosts PGA TOUR, Top Golf Professionals Compete March 2-5, 2023

(SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO) – The PGA TOUR has arrived for the 15th playing of the Puerto Rico Open this week, when many of the world’s top players – including six Puerto Rican players (Boricua) – will compete for shares of the $3.8 prize money on the Championship Course at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande.

As if having the PGA TOUR make its annual stop here isn’t exciting enough, this year the Puerto Rico Open comes on the heels of the Island hosting the Latin America Amateur Championship last month, when the winner earned invitations to play in this year’s Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, and the Open Championship (three of golf’s four major championships). Further, last spring Puerto Rico and Grand Reserve held the first United States Golf Association championship to be played outside the mainland (Women’s Amateur Four-Ball). 

“We are humbled and thrilled that the PGA TOUR has returned to Puerto Rico and the Island is increasingly being honored to host these extraordinary golf tournaments that draw global attention to our wonderful destination,” said Brad Dean, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico. “Our Destination Marketing Organization’s mission is to highlight Puerto Rico’s global brand, and the PGA TOUR, USGA, Latin America Amateur Championship and Golf Channel coverage are helping golfers throughout the world learn about our courses, culture, golf resorts, miles of beaches, and many other attributes.”

The 2023 Puerto Rico Open is set to crown another champion amid the Island’s tropical splendor. Some of the PGA TOUR’s biggest names and rising stars have won or finished runner-up here. These include Viktor Hovland, Jordan Spieth, Daniel Berger, Jason Day, Tony Finau and Retief Goosen, all either winners of Major Championships or highly ranked in the Official World Golf Ranking.

The tournament will be contested on the Championship Course adjacent to the amenity-rich, oceanfront Hyatt Regency. 

“The Puerto Rico Open has been established as the premier golf event held on the Island for the past 15 years. Through our long-standing partnership as the title sponsor, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company is proud to continue supporting the celebration of this important tournament, which has not only become a key platform to promote Puerto Rico as a world-class golf destination, but also a driving force of tourism and economic development,” said Carlos Mercado, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

Michigan’s Ryan Brehm captured last year’s title with an exceptional final round. But it was the Island’s own Rafa Campos who nearly set off a country-wide celebration in 2021 Puerto Rico Open. Leading after three rounds, he narrowly fell to the eventual champion. 

Island native and legendary champion Chi Chi Rodriguez won eight times on the PGA TOUR.  He designed El Legado, a popular 18-hole course in Guayama, within minutes of the ocean on the south coast.  It is one of Puerto Rico’s 18 golf courses, including several of the “Top 50 Courses in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and the Atlantic Islands” (source: Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play).

Other course designers represented on the Island include Tom Kite, Tom and George Fazio, Gary Player, Rees Jones, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and his son Robert Trent Jones, Jr.  Many of the courses are amenities of beautiful resorts, including Royal Isabela; Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino; The St. Regis Bahia Beach; Wyndham Grand Rio Mar; Wyndham Palmas; Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve; and the forementioned Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve.

Golf courses are located throughout the Island with many in the Northeast near San Juan. Puerto Rico is an enchanting destination where history, gastronomy, nightlife, and natural wonders abound. It requires no passport for American citizens, is bilingual, uses the U.S. dollar for currency, and is the air hub of the Caribbean. There are more than 4,000 restaurants, and an array of award-winning lodging options of every kind.

The Puerto Rico Open is airing on Golf Channel Thursday through Sunday of tournament week.

Learn more about visiting Puerto Rico at DiscoverPuertoRico.com

The New HyperFlex And HyperFlex Carbon from FootJoy

Finely tuned to power your game

(RELEASE) — FootJoy is the undisputed #1 Shoe in Golf, a brand that has been trusted by players at all levels of the game for 100 years because of a singular dedication to the game of golf and a relentless commitment to performance innovation, style, comfort and quality.

As part of this unwavering commitment, FootJoy is introducing the new HyperFlex and HyperFlex Carbon golf shoes. Finely tuned to empower the golfer athlete, HyperFlex delivers hyper power, hyper control and hyper fit for men and women. 

HYPER POWER: The OptiFlex outsole design promotes stability where you need it for the golf swing and flexibility for walking comfort. For those looking for even more stability and comfort, the all-new HyperFlex Carbon shoe features a molded carbon fiber power plate that delivers Tour-level stability and performance. HyperFlex Carbon offers additional underfoot cushioning with an OrthoLite Impressions FitBed.

HYPER CONTROL: The Power Stabilizer outsole harnesses lateral movement through the swing and ensures a secure foundation. The ThermoPlastic Saddle Strap wraps the foot to provide additional lateral and medial support and control throughout the golf swing. 

HYPER FIT: FJ’s popular StratoFoam cushioning delivers comfort and support tuned specifically for golf. The midsole design provides the perfect blend of cushioning which helps absorb shock while maximizing energy return to reduce foot fatigue.

“The new HyperFlex and HyperFlex Carbon offer Tour-proven enhancements within the athletic silo, delivering unquestioned innovation, comfort, stability and a visual design aesthetic that celebrates performance technology for the golfer athlete,” said Patrick Trubiano, Director of Product Management, FJ Footwear. “This product will excite current HyperFlex wearers and those looking to add more power to their game.”

Several Tour players have already made the switch to incorporate HyperFlex golf shoes in practice and in play at tournaments around the world.

For those looking for a dialed-in fit, the WRAPID Fit System, powered by BOA, features an asymmetrical configuration that wraps your foot in complete security. This breakthrough performance fit technology ensures a precision fit with a reduction in pressure on the top of the foot, all while providing powerful support through the swing.

When it comes to developing performance golf products, FootJoy does not compromise. They believe in achieving a unique sense of balance between craftsmanship and technology, style and comfort, fit and function. It’s a commitment that is reflected in every product that FJ makes and is appreciated by passionate golfers all over the world.

Learn more at www.footjoy.com and follow @footjoy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Watch our unboxing video HERE.

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas Becomes Official Destination Partner of the Swag Series

Legendary Dominican Resort Will Serve as ‘Key Sponsor’ for 14-Event Series Beginning in March

(LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic) – Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences, including its iconic Teeth of the Dog ranked No. 20 in Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Courses in the World” – announces its partnership with Swag Golf to become the exclusive destination partner of the golf brand’s inaugural competition, the Swag Series, operated by Am Golf Trips.

Swag Golf is a premium, limited-edition golf accessory, equipment and apparel company. The Swag Series will feature 14 events across the U.S., fielding 100 players in a unique, 18-hole, two player better ball format. The series opened for registration on Feb. 15 and culminates during its National Championship event in October at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Mo.

Casa de Campo prizes will be offered throughout the competition. They include a four-night stay for two people and multiple rounds of golf on Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links for anyone who makes a hole-in-one on any of the designated Par-3s. The winners of the series will also be offered a four-night stay for two in the resort’s superior rooms and include the same golf experience. For any Swag Series participant booking a stay at the resort, there are many complimentary value-adds each guest can tap into. All prize information can be found here. 

The Swag Series will consist of two divisions: gross and net. Teams of two, each playing their own ball, will have a chance to compete for each prize. A verified USGA handicap is only required to compete in the net division.

This customized partnership between Casa de Campo Resort & Villas and Swag Golf was conceived and brokered by The Erlick Group, a New York-based entertainment sponsorship agency that has represented an expansive portfolio of distinctive properties for 30 years.

“We are honored to partner with Swag Golf and their inaugural golf series happening at some of the best courses and resorts across the U.S.,” says Jason Kycek, senior vice-president of sales and marketing. “It will be a fun and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many golf enthusiasts to not only have a memorable season but come and enjoy everything our world-class resort has to offer as well.”

“As we embark on the inaugural Swag Series we could not be more excited to partner with Casa De Campo to provide our customers with the opportunity to experience their legendary golf resort,” says Swag CEO Nick Venson. “We look forward to furthering our relationship by collaborating on special events and unique merchandise offerings in the near future.”

Teeth of the Dog has long been a “bucket list” layout for those seeking to play one of the top 50 golf courses in the world. Dye’s design hallmarks are all present: railroad ties, vast waste areas, peninsula greens and tees, hand-sculpted putting surfaces and a unique assortment of pot bunkers. “The Heaven 7” oceanfront holes are astoundingly beautiful, causing Dye to famously quip: “I created 11 holes and God created seven."

The resort’s world-class Golf Learning Center is a “must visit” when on property. Highlighted by Trackman and BODITRAK technology, it features two indoor hitting bays for rapid game improvement, year-round training, individual and group golf lessons and schools, and expert club-fitting and repair. Residing on 21 acres of “pure grass,” the PGA Tour-quality facility also showcases practice greens for honing putting, chipping and pitching skills as well as unlimited use of the pristine outdoor range for full shots. On-course instruction is also available.

For more information on Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, call 800.877.3643, email golf@ccampo.com.do or visit: www.casadecampo.com.do/.

For more information, or to snag some Swag of your own, visit SwagGolf.com.