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TaylorMade and Under Armour Sign Young Prodigy Kris Kim

Young prodigy takes his first steps on the PGA Tour: Kris Kim. (Image: Getty)
Young prodigy takes his first steps on the PGA Tour: Kris Kim. (Image: Getty)

For young talent Kris Kim, the past weeks must have been really exciting. This week, Kim ist making his debut on the big stage of the PGA Tour at the The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. Apart from his debut, the 16-year-old has also signed a contract with Under Armour and TaylorMade, as the two brands have revealed.

Kris Kim now signed to Under Armour and TaylorMade

As the two major brands have revealed, they both signed Kris Kim this week. As the English player stated in an interview, he has been in contact with Under Armour for some time now. “Under Armour has helped me for some time now. I’m very grateful for their support and very happy to continue the partnership”, says Kim.

The same goes for TaylorMade who have been surveying the progression of his game and keeping in touch with him for the past three years. In his bag, Kim has switched to the P-7MB irons providing him with a good feel and control over the ball. His interesting choices also include a P-770-2-iron, which he likes to tee off with. Here is a full list with his set of golf clubs.

Kris Kim WITB

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9°)

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°)

2-iron/4-iron: TaylorMade P-770

5-iron to PW: TaylorMade P-7MB

Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 (50°/56°/60°)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Ball: TaylorMade TP 5

“No doubt Kris is among the very best”

The exceptional talent also has the officials of the two brands raving. “It’s great to be working with such an exciting talent as Kris. His hard work ethic and humble nature aligns with the values of Under Armour perfectly. We look forward to supporting Kris reach his goals over the coming years.” says Kevin Ross, Managing Director at Under Armour EMEA.

Mark Thistleton, Senior Tour Representative at TaylorMade, also only has kind words for the Englishman. “There is no doubt Kris is among the very best of not just young British Golfers, but junior golfers from around the World. He showed his skills on the big stage during a successful Junior Ryder Cup in 2023 which capped off a very dominant year in junior golf for him.” states Thistleton and adds: “We at TaylorMade are all about using our equipment expertise to help nurture young talented golfers like Kris as they develop skill, speed and power at an increasingly young age and fast pace. We are thrilled to see his success to date and that he continues to put his trust in us and our products.”

The stage is definitely set for Kris Kim, with lots of expectations to be met. With the The CJ Cup Byron Nelson underway, Kim is making his first steps in a possibly promising career.

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Watch: Luke Donald Switches to New Mizuno Irons after Test Session

Luke Donald tested the Mizuno 245 irons. (Image: Getty)
Luke Donald tested the Mizuno 245 irons. (Image: Getty)


In October, Luke Donald made his way to Sea Island for a video session featuring the Mizuno Pro 245 iron. Little did he know, this gathering would actually mark a turning point. Following the shoot, Luke expressed interest in acquiring a full set of the 245’s, a decision influenced not only by the allure of extra distance but also by the comprehensive package offered by these irons. Of particular importance was the control over trajectory, a test the 245’s passed with flying colors. Luke’s choice to opt for the most forgiving model made quite an impression, especially considering his initial reservations. It was a moment captured on film, marking the beginning of a notable journey with the Mizuno Pro irons.

The test that made Luke Donald switch to a hollow body iron

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WITB: Team McIlroy/Lowry with TaylorMade and Srixon to victory

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy win the Zurich Classic. Their WITB to victory. (Photo: Getty)
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy win the Zurich Classic. Their WITB to victory. (Photo: Getty)

It’s the 25th win on the PGA Tour for Rory McIlroy and the first win for Shane Lowry since 2019. The Irish duo played their way through the four rounds of the tournament with aplomb, beating Team Ramey/Trainer in the play-off. Take a look at the Irish duo’s equipment during their victory in New Orleans.

WITB Rory McIlroy at the Zurich Classic 2024

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (9°)

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3 wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°, 18°)

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Driving Irons: TaylorMade Stealth UDI (16°)

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Irons: TaylorMade Proto (4)

Irons: TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9)

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Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46°, 50°, 54°) Titleist Wedge Works (60°)

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Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

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Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

WITB Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic 2024

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Driver: Srixon ZX7 Mk II Driver

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5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus

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Irons: Srixon ZX Utility (3), Srixon ZX5 Mk II (4, 5), Srixon ZX7 Mk II (6-PW)

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Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (50°, 54°), Cleveland RTX Full Face (58°)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

Golf ball: Srixon Z-Star XV 2023

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Waterproof and Plenty of Storage Space – The New Dri Lite Golf Bags from Big Max

The new Dri Lite golf bag models from Big Max (Photo: Big Max)
The new Dri Lite golf bag models from Big Max (Photo: Big Max)

The Dri Lite series from Big Max has enjoyed great popularity since its launch. The waterproof and lightweight golf bag series also comes in various models for the 2024 season, from leather golf bags to stylish and robust cart bags. Big Max is also retaining the waterproof zips and functional pockets. With a wide range of colours, there is sure to be a model to suit every golfer.

Dri Lite Prime – the luxurious cart bag

The Dri Lite Prime golf bag from Big Max is a perfect combination of technology and sustainability. The bag is characterised by its magnetic pockets, which allow quick access to golf accessories such as drinks and valuables, while the magnetic compartments ensure that nothing gets lost. Made from vegan leather, it offers a luxurious feel and, according to Big Max, supports environmentally conscious values. The 14 compartments ensure optimal organisation and protection of clubs, while ten compartments, including a waterproof compartment for valuables, provide ample storage space for equipment. Other features include an oversized magnetic cooler compartment, an integrated sunglasses holder, a rain cover, an umbrella holder and holders for gloves and towels. The Dri Lite Prime is not only practical but also stylish, with a top that measures 9.5 inches and a large capacity that makes it ideal for demanding golfers.

Big Max Dri Lite Prime (Image: Big Max)

Dri Lite Style – The modern and waterproof cart bag

The Dri Lite Style golf bag from Big Max is the latest addition to the elegant Style line and offers a blend of functionality and style. It features a signature Pelican compartment that provides easily accessible storage space. With Dri Lite technology, which combines water-repellent material and waterproof zips, gear stays dry even in bad weather. The bag offers a wide range of features, including a 14-way full length divider, an XL cooler compartment and a waterproof valuables compartment. Rain protection solutions, an umbrella holder and holders for gloves and towels are also integrated. The bag is available in several colours such as storm charcoal-black-lime, black and navy-white-red. With a weight of 2.2 kilograms and a top diameter of 9.5 inches, the Dri Lite Style combines lightness with a generous amount of space.

Big Max Dri Lite Style (Image: Big Max)

Dri Lite Silencio 2 with noise-reducing club divider

The Dri Lite Silencio 2 from Big Max is a golf bag that is also designed to be durable and lightweight. It features a 14-way Silencio Divider that keeps clubs in their own compartments, eliminating rattling noises. The bag offers water-repellent properties and waterproof zips to protect equipment. Other features include an integrated cooler bag and various holders for towels, gloves and umbrellas. It is available in various colour combinations such as steel blue-silver-fuchsia, black, charcoal-black-red, grey-black, navy blue-silver-red and silver-navy.

Big Max Dri Lite Silencio 2 (Image: Big Max)
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Ecco Golf and Rick Shiels Collab on Special Edition Biom C4 Drop

The new limited edition Ecco x Rick Shiels Biom C4 golf shoes. (Photo: Ecco Golf)
The new limited edition Ecco x Rick Shiels Biom C4 golf shoes. (Photo: Ecco Golf)

Global footwear pioneers, ECCO GOLF, and the world’s biggest golf YouTuber, Rick Shiels, have dropped a special ‘RICK SHIELS’ EDITION BIOM C4, with Rick Shiels himself collaborating with ECCO Golf’s design team to create the model. 

Limited to just 500 pairs, the Rick Shiels edition of ECCO GOLF’s best-selling BIOM C4 captures the ECCO ambassador’s personality and style, without losing any of the unwavering comfort or performance properties of the original design.

Ecco Golf x Rick Shiels: Modern style with sporty comfort

Inspired by the colour palette for his popular golf YouTube channel and branding, this contemporary, sneaker-style hybrid shoe comes in white with red and black accents, and the design also incorporates Shiels’ logo on the heel and tongue. 

With its breathable comfort and innovative performance, this limited-edition shoe has the same functionality as the regular BIOM C4, which Shiels lauds as his favourite style from the current ECCO Golf collection.

“I’m thrilled to have joined forces with the ECCO GOLF design team to create this Special Edition version of the BIOM C4,” commented Shiels. “The design really reflects my individual style and passions, and I couldn’t have asked for a better model in which to showcase those aspects of my personality.

“I was lucky enough to visit ECCO GOLF HQ in Denmark earlier this year and witness first-hand everything that goes into designing and crafting every pair of shoes that the company makes – it was absolutely mind-blowing. I can’t wait to see my design come to life, and to be able to get the shoes out on the golf course!”

Rick Shiels presents his limited edition Ecco Biom C4 golf shoe. (Photo: Ecco Golf)

The technologies in the Ecco Biom C4 golf shoe

Shiels’ stylistic elements of the shoe are complemented by some of ECCO’s world renowned performance technologies, including 360-degree breathability and waterproofing provided by a GORE-TEX SURROUND construction, which is combined with the ECCO EXHAUST GRID that enables air ventilation towards the sole of the foot. 

Crafted from ECCO Performance Leather and a new, super-stretchy mesh sock, this hybrid is set on the progressive ECCO MTN GRIP outsole and is powered by BIOM® NATURAL MOTION® Technology. The limited edition golf shoe is available in men’s sizes: 39-48.

ECCO GOLF shoes are worn in competition around the world by Henrik Stenson, Thomas Bjørn, Erik van Rooyen, Lydia Ko, Alison Lee, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Freddy Schott, and Esther Henseleit, among others. For further information about ECCO GOLF, please visit golf.ecco.com.  

Text: Ecco Golf

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Duca del Cosma Signs LPGA Tour Players to it’s Ambassador Team

Jasmine Suwannapura and Polly Mack join Team Duca del Cosma for 2024 season. (Source: Sports Impact Limited)
Jasmine Suwannapura and Polly Mack join Team Duca del Cosma for 2024 season. (Source: Sports Impact Limited)

Luxury Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma has today announced the signing of LPGA Tour players Jasmine Suwannapura and Polly Mack to wear its latest premium handcrafted golf shoes on a global basis from this week. The new members of Team Duca will all be seen wearing the latest styles at The Chevron Championship in Texas this week and they join a growing list of Tour ambassadors that includes Major Winner and Solheim Cup star Georgia Hall, fellow LPGA Tour golfer Kelly Tan, plus six-time DP World Tour winner Joost Luiten and Dutch Tour professional Daan Huizing.

Duca del Cosma signs two LPGA Tour Players

“We’re thrilled to be supporting yet more top Tour players and believe our new ambassadors will help attract more women golfers to our distinctive golf shoe range offering unmatched performance and style,” said Frank van Wezel, Chairman of Duca del Cosma. “We’re so proud to be supporting all the players that make up Team Duca and we’ll be cheering our superstars on as the first women’s major of the year gets underway this week,” he added.

Three-time Tour winner Jasmine Suwannapura will be looking to add to her two top-10 finishes already this year and has selected the sporty Wildcat and vibrant Giordana shoes to depend upon throughout the season. The Thai star’s career highlights include wins at the 2018 Marathon Classic and 2019 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational on the LPGA Tour, 2013 Hero Indian Women’s Open on the Ladies European Tour, plus a 2 nd place finish at the 2020 AIG Women’s Open at Royal Troon.

Promising talent Polly Mack turned pro two years ago after an impressive Amateur career that saw her represent the University of Alabama Crimson Tide women’s golf team between 2019 and 2022. The 24-year-old German went on to secure both her LPGA Tour and LET cards in an impressive rookie season where she achieved a T3 finish at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational with an top scoring average of 65 over four rounds. Mack has also chosen to wear the chic Giordana shoe during her busy playing schedule.

Duca del Cosma supports Korn Ferry Tour players

The brand will also be supporting American Evan Harmeling on the Korn Ferry Tour for the forthcoming season as he looks to secure his playing rights on the PGA Tour for next year. Harmeling captured the Savannah Golf Championship in 2022 to secure his first Tour victory and more recently finished T10 at the Puerto Rico Open in March. Drewitt has two professional wins to his name including most recently the Lincoln Land Championship presented by LRS in 2020, while Harmeling captured the Savannah Golf Championship in the same year to secure his first Tour victory. “Evan is making great strides in his playing career and we’re delighted to play a part in his journey. We can’t wait to see even more Duca del Cosma shoes being worn on Tour this year and we’ll be rooting for Team Duca each week,” added van Wezel.

Duca del Cosma sells its premium shoes in more than 40 different countries and operates from four offices around the world – The Netherlands (HQ), the United States, United Kingdom and South Africa.

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Ogio Presents New Premium Golf Bag Range

The new Shadow Bag from Ogio is available in four different colors. (Source: Azalea Group)
The new Shadow Bag from Ogio is available in four different colors. (Source: Azalea Group)

Taking inspirations from the aerodynamic lines and details of a luxury sports car, the Shadow is the latest addition to Ogio’s portfolio. The new bag combines modern design with a timeless aesthetic, including a perforated hip pad for maximum comfort and a magnetic pocket for accessories. To personalize the luxurious look of the bag, golfers have the choice of four different color options – the classic “White”, the silver-coloured “Moon”, the rich blue “Earth” and the sleek black “Midnight”.

Ogio presents new Shadow Bag for the 2024 season

In line with the philosophy that has made Ogio one of golf’s leading manufacturers, Shadow bags are exclusively crafted with premium materials to ensure maximum durability and performance. Michael Birch, sales and marketing manager, said: “The Shadow Bag has been a real passion project for us and something we’re very excited about adding to our portfolio. Creating something that is so aesthetically unique – without compromising the high standards of quality, performance and longevity that we hold all of our bag to – has been an incredibly rewarding journey for our brand and feels like the next step in our evolution as a manufacturer.”

The new Shadow Bags. (Source: Azalea Group)

The launch of the new Shadow Bags is set to continue the brand’s recent hot streak of market-shifting and eye-catching new ranges – including the chic Ogio Rise collection and a new wave of the popular Alpha Backpack, both of which debuted last year. It has been an eventful start to 2024 for Ogio, who unveiled an array of new golf accessories in January and a first-ever range of lightweight carry bags to be launched in Europe in February – the hugely popular Fuse.

 
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Owned by Callaway Golf Company, OGIO sits alongside a portfolio of global brands, including Odyssey, Topgolf, Toptracer, TravisMathew and Jack Wolfskin.

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TaylorMade Golf Introduces Team TaylorMade Junior Set

TaylorMade Golf Introduces the Team TaylorMade Junior Set. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)
TaylorMade Golf Introduces the Team TaylorMade Junior Set. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)

TaylorMade Golf introduces the Team TaylorMade Junior set, the results of extensive research and engineering by the same engineers that design equipment for Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Nelly Korda. The Team TaylorMade Junior Set is unisex and was designed to be offered in three different sets by age groups of 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12.

TaylorMade: Exclusive content from the World’s best Golfers

Team TaylorMade athletes and ambassadors created exclusive content for juniors available to those who purchase the Team TaylorMade Junior Set. Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwoodand Brooke Henderson, as well as brand ambassadors Gabby Golf Girl, Chris Trott and Grant Horvat help unlock the secrets of the game with tips, tricks and drills to help junior golfers jumpstart their golf journeys.

The Team TaylorMade Junior Set is unisex and available for three different age groups. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)

This makes the set a blend of introductory golf content for parents looking to get their kids into the game of golf, while also being a high performing product specifically designed for different age groups.

Junior Equipment designed with a purpose

Led by a 400cc 17° Titanium driver with a large flexible face and a low Centre of Gravity (CG) designed for maximum distance and forgiveness, each club in the set is built to allow for proper fundamentals to be developed from an early age. The set has the appropriate weight, length and loft to avoid poor technique arising from having to counteract for improper equipment.

The Team TaylorMade Junior Set 1 Driver. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)

Fairways and hybrids feature a low-profile face, ample loft and low CG to make the clubs as easy to hit as possible. Team TaylorMade Junior Set irons and wedges are both designed for high launch and playability. The irons are equipped with TaylorMade’s inverted conetechnology seen in Qi Irons featuring a flexible face and lightweight components.

The Team TaylorMade Junior Set 3 Wedge. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)

Compared to P·Series irons at 270g, the TaylorMade Junior Set heavy 7-iron is 248g and the light 7-iron is 205g. The TaylorMade Junior Set putter measures 315g compared to the average TP Collection Blade at 350g.

The Team TaylorMade Junior Set 3 7-iron. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)

The bag and headcover colours are blue and white with the Team TaylorMade Junior Set logo. The stand bag itself is water and stain resistant with a large ball pocket, water bottleholder and adjustable double strap to make it easy to carry.

The Team TaylorMade Junior Set 2 Bag. (Photo: TaylorMade Golf)

This text is a Press Release by TaylorMade Golf.

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The Masters Tournament 2024: Tony Finau With Unusual Equipment Choice

Tony Finau brings two drivers to the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)
Tony Finau brings two drivers to the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)

When looking at Tony Finau’s golf bag, some long-established Masters Tournament fans might be reminded of an edition 18 years ago. Back then, in 2006, Phil Mickelson won his second green jacket at Augusta National. And he did so with a special set of clubs. Like Finau this year, “Lefty” relied on two drivers back then.

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The reason behind Tony Finau’s unusual bag at the Masters Tournament 2024

The explanation for this “double lotto” in Finau’s bag is relatively simple. During his tournament preparation, the American realised that he could only use his 3-wood on a single hole (hole 8) and set about looking for an alternative. The solution presented itself in the form of a second driver. In addition to the Ping G430 LST with 7.75 degrees of loft, Finau will be adding another Ping G430 LST to his bag for the Masters Tournament 2024, but this one has around 9 degrees of loft and a shaft that is three-quarters of an inch shorter. According to Ping, Finau can use it for his tee shot on five holes (holes 2, 7, 10, 14 and 17). The driver is also more forgiving than the comparable 3-wood and even with the higher loft, the long hitter still manages 300 yards or 275 metres.

Putter patent for Tony Finau

Although not in his tournament bag, Tony Finau now uses a specially designed putter for training rounds at home. Together with his equipment supplier Ping, Finau has designed a prototype that fulfils his special requirements. The American relies on his putter particularly for short shots from the first cut around the greens and turns it 90 degrees for these shots so that he catches the ball with the heel. The new putter is said to have a cube shape, placing the weight directly behind the golf ball. The patent, which was presented on Wednesday ahead of the Masters Tournament 2024, features Finau himself as well as Tony Serrano, Head of Putter Design at Ping, and CEO John A. Solheim.

“When Tony turns his putter over and hits a putt with the toe, all the mass is directly behind the ball,” Serrano said. “So he came to us and said, ‘How can we make a putter that has some of these feelings and attributes and sounds that I get when I turn this putter over?’”

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WITB Rory McIlroy: The Equipment for the Masters Tournament 2024

Rory McIlroys WITB for the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)
Rory McIlroys WITB for the Masters Tournament 2024. (Image: Getty)

Rory McIlroy attempts his 16th run for a Masters Tournament victory and the completion of his career Grand Slam. Take a look at the equipment of the Northern Irishman for the first major of the 2024 season. As always McIlroy trusts his longterm sponsor TaylorMade from driver to golf ball.

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WITB Rory McIlroy at the Masters Tournament 2024

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (9°)

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3 wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°, 18°)

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Driving Irons: TaylorMade Stealth UDI (16°)

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Irons: TaylorMade P760 (4)

Irons: TaylorMade P730 Rors Proto (5-9)

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Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46, 50, 54, 60)

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Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

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Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

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