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All set for christmas with Cleveland Golf

(Photo: Cleveland Golf)
(Photo: Cleveland Golf)

These two all-encompassing Cleveland Golf sets, alongside the brands’ Junior set are available now and represent the perfect Christmas gift for any budding golfers in your friends or family circle.

“These three package sets are ideal for beginner and intermediate golfers of all ages, providing them with all the technology and forgiveness they require to get the most out of their game,” commented Joe Miller, Product Expert at Cleveland Golf Europe. “As a company we strive to make products that ultimately make the game more enjoyable and our package sets do exactly that!”

Men’s complete set:

Take your game up a few notches with the Men’s Complete package set with clubs developed with distance and forgiveness at the forefront of its design. This 10-piece set includes, titanium driver 10.5* & #5 fairway, #5 hybrid, 6 iron – SW and putter along with a full-feature stand bag and driver, fairway, hybrid and putter headcovers

(Photo: Cleveland Golf)

Ladies bloom set:

The new Bloom all-in-one, 9-piece set features lightweight, distance driven technology that was specifically engineered for the beginner and intermediate female golfer.

Bloom 14* Driver – A large and forgiving head shape combined with high loft and a low center of gravity make the new Bloom driver both longer and straighter off the tee.
Bloom #5 Fairway Wood – A low center of gravity creates ideal launch conditions to hit the ball high and land it soft with new Bloom fairway woods.
Bloom #5 Hybrid – Bloom Hybrids are versatile clubs that can help players of all skill levels. The unique design gives the accuracy of an iron, the distance of a wood, and a high launching trajectory for increased forgiveness and distance.

Bloom SW-7 Irons – Designed with advanced lightweight technology. Bloom Irons feature a forgiving cavity-back design and a responsive face for maximum distance.
Bloom Putter – With a traditional, confidence-inspiring look of the classic 10i, the Bloom Putter makes it easy to line up and the perimeter weighting promotes consistency on the green.
Bloom Max Cart Bag – The Bloom Max Cart Bag features a stylish 8 pocket design. This functional bag is perfect for your full set that incorporates a lightweight, classic design with convenient pocket placement.

Junior package set:

Cleveland Golf’s Junior Sets make it easy for youngsters to grow into a game they can enjoy for a lifetime. With three different optimised set options, ranging from a three-piece set for juniors aged 4-6 to a seven-piece set for ages 10-12, each junior club features similar technology found in Cleveland Golf’s standard equipment. Carry bag is also included.

Large Set – 7-piece set suits juniors aged 10-12 or 137cm – 160cm tall. 
Includes: Driver (18°), Fairway (22°), Hybrid (28°), 7 & 9 Iron, Wedge (56°), Putter
Medium Set – 6-piece set suits juniors aged 7-9 or 111cm – 135cm tall. 
Includes: Driver (18°), Hybrid (28°), 7 & 9 Iron, Wedge (56°), Putter
Small Set – 3-piece set suits juniors aged 4-6 or 91cm – 110cm tall. 
Includes: Fairway (22°), 7 Iron, Putter

(Photo: Cleveland Golf)

Retail Information and Pricing:

Cleveland Golf Package Set – Available with graphite and steel shafts. RH only.
10-piece graphite shafted set + bag – £999 / €1,099 / CHF 1,199 / SEK 11,149
10-piece steel shafted set + bag – £899 / €999 / CHF 1,099 / SEK 10,149
Bloom Set – RH only.
9-piece set + bag – £949 / €1,049 / CHF 1,149 / SEK 10,649
Junior Set – RH only.
Small Set £179 / €219 / CHF 239 / SEK 2,229 – Medium Set £279 / €349 / CHF 389 / SEK 3,549 – Large Set £349 /
€419 / CHF 459 / SEK 4,249
Retail Launch Date: October 1st 2022.

(Text: Press release Cleveland Golf)

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Scotty Cameron Introduces New MONOBLOK Putters

Scotty Cameron presents the new MONOBLOK 6 and 6.5 putters. (Photo: Titleist)
Scotty Cameron presents the new MONOBLOK 6 and 6.5 putters. (Photo: Titleist)

Carlsbad, Calif. (September 22, 2022)–With a passion for creating putters that perform at golf’s highest levels, Scotty Cameron introduces the new MONOBLOK 6 and MONOBLOK 6.5 putters. Made in a limited run and inspired by the continued success of tour professionals playing previous generation GOLO models on the worldwide tours, these rounded mallets are reminiscent of GOLO designs, yet offer a new, sought-after head size in two, purpose-specific neck and shaft configurations. Inspired by an iconic automotive wheel crafted from a single block of metal, Scotty named these MONOBLOK to celebrate his tradition of milling putters from solid 303 stainless steel.

Available in golf shops beginning October 7, the MONOBLOK 6 and MONOBLOK 6.5 feature an industrial machined metal bevel design, a misted anti-glare stainless steel finish accented in translucent cherry red and asphalt gray paint, a Pistolero Plus grip, a custom shaft band and a
model-specific headcover. The “6” nomenclature signifies the line’s dimensions at a new size that fits between the GOLO 5 and 7 head shapes.

Designed, precision milled and assembled in the United States, each new Limited Release MONOBLOK putter incorporates Scotty’s customizable stainless steel sole weights, as well as an aluminum sole plate designed to optimize weight distribution, shifting weight to the perimeter of the putter head for balance, stability and forgiveness.

Master Craftsman Scotty Cameron on the new MONOBLOKS

“Tour players who game compact mallets have been partial to our GOLO shapes since we first introduced them in 2012. That’s going back a decade through this year, when J.T. Poston gamed a GOLO 5 in his victory at the 2022 John Deere Classic. We had several requests for a model that’s in between the 5 and 7 sizes, so we created the MONOBLOK 6 and 6.5. They are designed in a new size with a familiar shape that has the swooping curves and that pleasing ‘melt-into-the-ground’ look from address. Before these go out to Tour, I wanted to make a special run. We all like options, so one comes with a single midbend shaft configuration, and the other with our jet neck for guys looking for a little more toe flow.
In keeping the color palette clean and monotone, as well as the extensive milling process from solid stainless steel, the name MONOBLOK just fit.”

A closer look at the new MONOBLOKS

With its rounded compact mallet shape based on earlier GOLO putters, the MONOBLOK 6 is sized in between the GOLO 5 and 7 models with a mid-bend shaft for a nearly face balanced setup. Precision milled from a single block of 303 stainless steel, the MONOBLOK 6 has an integrated sole plate machined from 6061 aircraft aluminum. Seamlessly fused to the body, this configuration allowed Scotty to design more solid stainless steel into the face and perimeter, increasing MOI, balance and feel. The limited release MONOBLOK 6 has a solid face, misted stainless steel finish, adjustable performance balanced stainless steel sole weighting and includes a Pistolero Plus grip and a MONOBLOK headcover.

With the same dimensions as the MONOBLOK 6, Scotty’s new MONOBLOK 6.5 was designed with a jet neck for players who favor a putting stroke with a bit of toe flow. The key to maintaining the same size, shape and overall head weight with a different neck is the integrated sole plate. Precision milled from 6061 aircraft aluminum and lightly misted with clear anodization, this engineered component allows the solid stainless steel to be distributed properly for increased MOI, balance and feel. The limited release MONOBLOK 6.5 has a solid face, misted stainless steel finish, adjustable performance balanced stainless steel sole weighting and includes a Pistolero Plus grip and a MONOBLOK headcover. A small number of left-handed MONOBLOK 6.5 putters will also be offered.

Weighting,availability and more

The MONOBLOK 6 and MONOBLOK 6.5 putters extend Scotty Cameron’s proven construction methodology of incorporating complementary materials to achieve desired performance characteristics. Each model employs a precision milled 6061 aircraft grade aluminum sole plate expertly designed into the 303 stainless steel putter head, which allows for higher MOI, optimal weight distribution, superior balance and excellent feel.

The MONOBLOK putters each feature performance balanced weighting with two customizable heel-toe stainless steel sole weights matched to the putter’s length to ensure consistent feel and weight at every length.


Each MONOBLOK putter is accessorized with a Pistolero Plus grip with gray Scotty Cameron lettering and a slightly built-up lower hand profile. This new grip complements an embroidered, custom designed MONOBLOK headcover. A stepless steel shaft includes the line’s
MONOBLOK shaft band.


Scotty Cameron Limited Release MONOBLOK putters will be available at Titleist golf shops worldwide on October 7, 2022. Retail: $650.

(Text: Titleist)

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Original Penguin Golf® showcases standout autumn/winter 2022 collection

The new Original Penguin Golf autumn/winter collection 2022. (Photo: Originals Penguin Golf)
The new Original Penguin Golf autumn/winter collection 2022. (Photo: Originals Penguin Golf)

(London, August18, 2022) – Original Penguin Golf, worn by Open Champion and brand ambassador Cameron Smith, has gone back to the future by debuting a distinctly retro standout Autumn/Winter Collection for men and women, taking its inspiration from the 1960s, 70s and 90s.

Original Penguin Golf® men’s and women’s prints have quickly become an iconic marker for the brand, fusing bold style and fashion with the tried-and-tested, for a younger-minded consumer.

This autumn-winter season, Original Penguin Golf® has increased its florals and bunker-inspired camos collection, while decorative ‘conversationals’ feature strongly too.

European Brand Director, Helen Willsmer, commented: “Original Penguin Golf® is known for fun statement prints and AW22 is no different. Premium quality, feature-rich multi-layering is a strong component for the season, curated with the versatile golfer in mind.”

The men’s collection has a bit of a retro and light-hearted palette and emphasises a casual look, with key colours including Blueberry Pancake Teal and Golden Chai Tea, with accents of Geranium Pink and Mid-Century Light Aqua.

The ultra-feminine Women’s Collection, inspired by 60s and 70s fashion icon Jane Birkin and French singer/songwriter Françoise Hardy, is expanding with fun geometric prints inspired by pomegranates, and featuring a new sun protection Hoodie for the first time.

Spotlighting its typical female customer, Helen Willsmer added: “The Original Penguin Golf® lady is active, young-minded and fashionable, yet quirky. She has her own sense of style, does not follow trends, but creates her own. She is classically stylish, with a sense of nostalgia, and a retro aesthetic that is timeless.”

Fabric Performance across both men’s and women’s lines includes UPF Protection, 4-way stretch, lightweight design, and PrimaLoft® used for high-level insulation in a new line of Puffers.

The women’s line, specifically, also details built-in shelf bras with removable inserts, built-in tummy control on all bottoms, and soft elastic gripper tape on all inside shorts for skirts and dresses.

Polar Pete Series

The expanding collectionfeatures on-trend layering and outerwear pieces with great performances for those playing in all kinds of weather. All fabrics and performances have been crafted with sustainable yarn blends and eco-friendly technologies.

With an emphasis on warmth and comfort, the 90s-inspired Mixed Media Colour Block Thermal Fleece – and the new ¼ Zip featuring a 3D spacer fleece in recycled blend – are both great mid-weight layering options for cooler days.

Meanwhile, the Insulated Puffers with PrimaLoft® thermal insulation and with 100% nylon durable micro-ripstop, also water-repellent features, can be worn on windy and cold days on the course or even around town.
 

Other Men’s Highlight Products:

Bunker Print Polo (as worn by Cam Smith at The 150th Open) – 30% recycled polyester, self fabric collar, three button placket.

The Original Performance Tracksuit Jacket – 30% recycled polyester with Aquapel® water-repellent finish, rib knit inside neck, double-sided front zipper, left chest ‘Pete’ logo patch.

Midweight ¼ zip Performance Hoodie-Luxe and eco-friendly blend of TENCEL™, recyclable polyester and elastane, Aquapel® water-repellent finish, contrast inside hoodie with hidden adjustable cord & stopper, branded trims around hoodie edge and on zipper tape.

Insulated Mixed-Media 70’S Vest – Water-repellent finish, insulated panels, knit side panel for stretch and performance, side zip pockets with Pete printed pocket bags.

¼ Zip 90’S Colour Block Wind Jacket – Dobby backed lining, open hem with adjustable toggle, elasticated cuffs and hem, left chest sticker ‘Pete’ patch. 

New Waterproof Suit – 10,000 MMU

Other Women’s Highlight Products:

Knit Hoodie – New on trend women’s fashion piece featuring left chest ‘Pete’ Patch, raglan sleeves, rounded hem with binding and side pockets.

Papercut Floral Flounce Pleated Skort – with piping and soft elastic gripper tape on inside shorts.

Mixed Media Puffer Jacket – New full-zip PrimaLoft® insulated jacket with rib knit hems and cuffs, and back neck ‘Pete’ heat seal.

Essential Solid Legging – with rib waistband, side pockets, mesh lining inside waistband and quick dry finish.

For further information, visit: www.originalpenguin.co.uk/de/collections/golf

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New Galvin Green collection dedicated to reaching your peak!

Galvin Green inspires with a new collection for golfers!
Galvin Green inspires with a new collection for golfers!

The 2022 Part Two Galvin Green collection launched this month by the leading apparel brand is inspired by serious golfers looking to reach their peak in performance no matter the weather, while a commitment to never compromise lies at the heart of a line of long-lasting garments designed to minimise impact on the environment.

The series of eye-catching pyramid designs incorporated into the collection were chosen to challenge traditional golfing conceptions. The distinctive shape signifies the ideals behind the range, crowned with a peak of devotion and excellence. The collection boasts bold garments and designs suitable for all conditions to help deliver the ultimate GameDay experience.

“The margins are incredibly fine when the pressure is on out on the course and peak performance is achieved when mind and body work in perfect harmony,” said CEO Nicholai Stein. “With that in mind, our designers created a range of shirts that will allow every serious golfer to walk on to the course with complete trust in what they are wearing. The new range
offers industry-leading performance and stylish design, with environmental concerns firmly at the forefront of our creative process,” he added.

Winner of the prestigious 2021 Sports Technology Award for Sustainability, Galvin Green has further boosted its green credentials with The Part Two Collection boasting a greater depth of sustainable garments than any other on the market, thanks to the use of innovative Bluesign®
approved fabrics and materials certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100.

Men’s Collection

Headlining the new GORE-TEX jacket range and following on from the highly successful Armstrong jacket is the sporty Albert with small pyramid patterns across the chest. Manufactured using Bluesign approved fabric, the 100% waterproof and windproof jacket incorporates lightweight mesh lining, front and chest pockets, plus a repositioned side seam for ultimate comfort. Packed with unrivalled performance enhancing features, the jacket is available in three stylish colourways. Matching the new jacket is the Andy, available in a wide range of sizes to fit every serious golfer.

The versatile Liam interface jacket features the striking appearance of peaks on the V-shaped Thermore padding that spans the chest for added warmth, as well as a super stylish look. It’s joined by the classic-looking Leroy gilet as well as the new windproof and water-resistant Lane Interfacetrousers as ideal options tailored to all-year golf.


The eco-generation Insulam range is strengthened with the addition of the smart Dason full-zip midlayer that combines exceptional breathability with thermal regulation. It features a textured design on the body with contrasting arms, while the front pockets and soft and stretchy Bluesign approved fabric allow for complete freedom of movement during the golf
swing. Meanwhile, new for Part Two 2022, the Dexter sweater provides incredible warmth thanks to Thermore padding along the chest.

Among the leading Ventil8 Plus shirts to incorporate the new pattern design is the stylish and highly breathable Makai available in three modern colourways and featuring a tailored collar and open sleeve ends for extra comfort.
The latest Skintight thermal base layer range includes the Elmo long sleeved, crew neck vest for optimum warmth in cold conditions, plus the Ebbe leggings made from hi-tech fabrics.

Women’s Collection

The extensive women’s collection offers a wide variety of comfort combinations with striking patterns and bold colourways throughout the range. A new addition includes the windproof and water-repellent Lene Interface gilet. The extremely breathable garment is constructed from partial stretch Bluesign approved fabric and Thermore padding to provide
ultimate on-course comfort and warmth. Available in two colours and six sizes, the gilet features a full-length zip, front pockets and an elasticated drawstring for the perfect fit. The 100% waterproof Aila is now available in a new Navy/Green colourway, offering an ultra breathable and lightweight Gore-Tex Paclite jacket for the most demanding conditions.

New to the Part Two collection, the Levana Interface-1 trousers are windproof with a water repellent membrane, making them the ideal choice for golf in demanding conditions. Constructed from stretchy Bluesign approved fabric, the trousers feature front and back pockets as well as a zipper fly opening, for complete on-course comfort.

Providing the opportunity for bold and unique outfit pairings, the new Mireya Ventil8 Plus polo made from breathable Quickdry fabric can be blended perfectly with the stylish Marie skort and Mila in Holly Green, or Petra shorts for the ultimate summer outfit that offers UV
protection 20+.

Junior Collection

The extended junior range includes the fully wind and waterproof Robert, the highly breathable and lightweight Paclite jacket features front pockets, an elastic drawstring at the hem and is available in four stand-out colourways. The soft and stretchy Rob hoodie provides unbeatable on-course comfort and paired with the striking patterned Ruben polo shirt
constructed from Quickdry fabric, junior golfers have the perfect GameDay outfit.

The full Part Two collection is completed by a selection of shorts and skorts, Skintight thermal garments, plus complementary accessories such as caps, belts and bandanas.

For details of the latest clothing options, visit www.galvingreen.com

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The outfits of the Champion Golfer of the Year by Original Penguin

Cameron Smith on the first day of the British Open 2022 wearing a Original Penguin outfit. (Credit: Getty)
Cameron Smith on the first day of the British Open 2022 wearing a Original Penguin outfit. (Credit: Getty)

Original Penguin by Munsingwear, within the golf division of Perry Ellis International, Inc., congratulates brand ambassador Cameron Smith for winning the 150th Open at the Old Course at St. Andrews, the home of golf, for his first major and third worldwide victory of the year.

Smith cut a stylish figure all week in Original Penguin‘s Golf collection, with the UK’s Sunday Times newspaper likening his striking Bunker Print Golf Polo to a piece of modern art.

Ultimately, it was Smith’s competitive spirit, precise iron play and peerless putting that landed the Australian his maiden major championship.

“We congratulate Cameron for winning the 150th Open in a stirring come-from-behind record setting fashion,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, President and CEO of Perry Ellis International. “A bogey-free 64 final round enabled Cameron to tie for the lowest total score under par in major championship history and showed the world his mental fortitude and gift for performing the best on the sport’s biggest stages. We are proud to have Cameron, with 10 career worldwide victories and a major, as an Original Penguin brand ambassador.”

“This place is so cool, to have the 150th Open here and to come away with the win at St. Andrews is pretty special,” stated Smith. “To look at the names on the trophy and then to add mine is unreal. All of the hard work I have done over the years has started to pay off and this one definitely makes it worth it.”
With the win, Smith jumps up to #2 in the FedExCup standings and Official World Golf Rankings. “I had a lot of support out here and that kept me plugging away. To win an Open championship is a golfer’s highlight and to do it here is another level. The game’s best players have won here so it’s pretty cool to have my name on the Claret Jug.”

Cameron Smiths outfits during the British Open 2022. (Credit: Original Penguin)

For the week, Smith wore Original Penguin’s golf collection polos featuring its new Re-Originals sustainable fabrication. The eco-friendly polos, including the Bunker Print Golf Polo (worn Saturday) and Retro Geo Print Golf Polo (worn Sunday) are crafted with 30% recycled polyester and use a double-knit high-gauge fabrication for superior performance and aesthetics. Complementing the winning look, on and off the course, is the Autumn 2022 Polar Pete Outerwear Collection highlighted by the 70’s Insulated Mixed Media Vest (as seen on Friday) and 1/4 Zip 90’s Color Block Wind Jacket (worn Thursday).
For over 60 years Original Penguin, and its namesake icon Pete, the Penguin, has been adorned and adored by the masters of leisure and sport to define itself as an American classic.

Today, the Penguin icon still stands as a signal for those who know how to be an original and what you wear for the good times.
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OGIO Europe debuts electric golf bags designed to weather any storm

New and limited: Standbag "Geo Fast" and Cartbag "Terra Texture" from OGIO Europe. (Photo: OGIO Europe)
New and limited: Standbag "Geo Fast" and Cartbag "Terra Texture" from OGIO Europe. (Photo: OGIO Europe)

The OGIO 2022 all-elements Woode hybrid golf bags have been released in eight colour schemes, ranging from ‘Black’ up to the bright red galactic design named ‘Nebula’. The stylish and imaginative patterns have been developed to ignite a sense of awe within the marketplace, and lead golfers to marvel at the creation of the unique bags on offer. 

Golfers looking to stand out on the course can select one of the other six patterns on offer – outer space ‘Terra Texture’ with white and grey hues, jungle green ‘Shibori Mountain’, fast-paced blue 

‘Warp Speed’, purple palm leaves ‘Midnight Jungle’, multi-coloured geometric ‘Geo Fast’ or camouflage-inspired ‘Double Camo’ with orange detailing. 

OGIO Europe focuses on functionality in addition to design

As well as being eye-catching, the bags are highly durable and created with functional organisation in mind for the modern golfer. But most important to European golfers, will be the fully waterproof functionality of the bags. 

Designed specifically for play in any climate, all cart and stand bags in the collection are produced in a waterproof fabric and include a premium waterproof valuables pocket, to keep even electronic items dry. Both cart and stand bags are available in all eight patterns, allowing golfers to select any of the daring designs on offer. 

Stand bags in the range come with an eight-way water-resistant Woode top, while the cart bags incorporate a 15-way Woode top, created to provide the ultimate organisational feature for golf clubs. 

Further organisational elements include a low profile ball silo. Cart bag users will benefit from push car lock-down straps and a padded single strap, while stand bag users can enjoy the double-strap fit disc system for carrying. 

European-based golfers can purchase an OGIO Golf 2022 cart bag for €359 or stand bag for €349.

You can rely on OGIO Europe

OGIO’s mission is to create the most trusted bags in sport – wherever competition happens. The brand’s expertise extends lends itself to the creation of golf bags that can cope on even the most testing of golf courses. 

Throughout the year, OGIO has its ambitions set in the direction of developing eye-catching products. The 2022 golf collection is one of multiple ranges being released in wild and imaginative patterns, including backpacks and luggage. 

Owned by Callaway Golf Company, OGIO is a premium active lifestyle company alongside a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, Jack Wolfskin Toptracer and Top Golf.  

(Text: OGIO Europe)

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Number-one range technology provider, Toptracer, launches new insights-driven game mode

Industry leading range technology provider, Toptracer, is today launching a brand-new game mode: Toptracer30.
Industry leading range technology provider, Toptracer, is today launching a brand-new game mode: Toptracer30.

Toptracer has a new game mode

The exciting new game mode puts players in 30 realistic virtual on-course scenarios, and measures how successfully the player navigates them – providing a mountain of data in just 30 shots. Each shot provides data which accumulates to a total score designed to offer an accurate and objective snapshot assessment of the player’s current performance level.

The new game mode has been designed as a bridge between the range and the golf course, simulating on-course pressure for players as they are tasked with a series of different situations. Toptracer30 consists of nine tee shots and 21 approach shots, with each shot evaluated depending on a number of variables – ranging from distance and accuracy when driving, to hole proximity and greens hit when approaching.

During gameplay, players are additionally provided with a series of ‘Insights’. As each is observed, evaluated, and analysed, players are given real-time feedback into the strengths and weaknesses of their performance during that play-through of Toptracer30.
Finally, upon completion of the Toptracer30 game, each shot is assessed and attributed to a ‘Performance Handicap’ – an estimated handicap that reflects the player’s performance across the entire 30 shots.
Ben Sharpe, Toptracer President, commented on the new development: “Toptracer30 is yet another impressive innovation in our range technology. This new game mode provides players with brilliant insights into their performance, and it offers the player with an opportunity to health check their game in just 30 shots.
“We can’t wait to see how players, and indeed coaches, use this new game mode to further their game and make all-important improvements,” he added.

About Toptracer

Toptracer, an innovative technology from Topgolf Entertainment Group, is the most-used and most-trusted advanced ball-tracing technology. The first of its kind to be introduced to the game of golf, Toptracer has revolutionised the way viewers experience the game at select Topgolf venues, driving ranges and while watching major golf tournaments. Today,
Toptracer technology powers over 550 Toptracer Range driving ranges in 31 countries.

(Text: Sam Elder)

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Original Penguin Golf launches debut Women’s collection

Some specimens from the new collection of Original Penguin Golf. (Photo: Original Penguin Golf)
Some specimens from the new collection of Original Penguin Golf. (Photo: Original Penguin Golf)

Original Penguin Golf, as worn on the PGA Tour by Australian Cameron Smith, today announces the important launch of its first ever collection for women, with a clean, mid-century modern (MiMo) aesthetic to debut the new Spring-Summer 2022 line.

Using a lot of the contouring details taken from Original Penguin’s iconic Earl Polo, the company have curated a striking range of feminine, sophisticated and versatile clothing with a delicate retro edge, designed for those seeking a modern and fashionable look.

Innovative, sustainable and stylish

Equally appealing on the golf course and a general active lifestyle, Original Penguin Golf’s now iconic prints and patterns remain true to the company’s heritage by staying quirky, fun and, at the same time, chic and stylish.

While the Women’s Collection upholds the heritage and tradition synonymous with the Original Penguin’s men’s line, Spring-Summer 2022 sets a new standard for innovation and sustainability required by today’s modern female.

Fabrics are made of recycled materials like an amazing luxe, high-gauge performance blend with flexible-stretch, and ultra-soft pima cotton blends.

The collection also includes a host of crossover pieces like leggings, lightweight sun-protection pieces, track jackets, jogger silhouettes, and biker shorts.

Clothing creates “comfort and confidence”

Commenting on the launch, European Brand Director, Helen Willsmer, commented: “This new launch marks a huge moment in the growth of Original Penguin Golf and recognises the increasing importance the brand puts on female sport and leisure. In creating Spring 2022, after a record year of the company in 2021, we have thought not only of the outer, aesthetic details of the collection, but also the inside details that create comfort and confidence when wearing a great fitting garment.”

Garments include built-in shelf bras with removable inserts, performance shorts with performance inside liners, bloomers with multi-function pockets, built-in tummy control in all bottoms, and soft, elastic gripper tape on all shorts for skirts and dresses.

(Text: Original Penguin Golf)

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Golf bag buying guide: price, size and weight – this is important

Due to countless models, it makes sense to answer a few questions before buying a golf bag. (Photo: Getty)
Due to countless models, it makes sense to answer a few questions before buying a golf bag. (Photo: Getty)

The constant companion of a golfer is of course the golf bag. It contains all the important things you need on the golf course – from golf clubs to sunscreen and food. There is therefore no question that the choice of a suitable golf bag is a basic requirement for a successful round of golf.

The golf bag – a product in an almost infinite number of designs

As the centerpiece of the game of golf, the golf bag is now available in numerous designs and at a wide variety of prices. The golf bag, which many hundreds of years ago was merely a strap with which you tied your clubs together, has now become a multifunctional companion for every golfer. In the huge selection of golf bags that the market now has to offer, you should be clear about the following requirements:

  • Size (from pencil bag to tour bag)
  • Handling (stand bag, carry bag, cart bag)
  • Weight
  • Storage space
  • Waterproof
  • Stability
  • Subdivision of the top
  • Rain cover
  • Design

Before buying a golf bag, it is important to be clear about what kind of bag you want: Should it be a lightweight carry bag, since I don’t have a trolley? Should there be room in my bag for as many clubs as possible, since I prefer to go out with 14 clubs? How much storage space do I need for the rest of my equipment? How many pockets do I need on the bag and how do I like the arrangement? Will the bag stand up to rain and extreme weather? How many compartments should the top of the bag have: Are five compartments enough or should each club get its own space?

In addition to the personal preferences and requirements that a player has for a golf bag, the price of a golf bag also determines the purchase. The price range of the countless models that are now available on the market extends from 50 euros to about 900 euros. We have compiled various models in different price categories for a first impression of the possibilities.

To carry: Pencil bag

Pencil bags are the lightest bags among golf bags: with a diameter of about 15 centimeters, they can carry about seven clubs. Especially in winter, when the use of trolleys is prohibited on many golf courses, the pencil bag is a light and comfortable golf bag to carry. Pencil bags are often found in the lowest price category.

The larger cart bag

A cart bag is considerably larger than a pencil bag. This golf bag can hold up to 14 clubs. In addition, such a bag is often equipped with many pockets, in which all accessories find space. The bag is not suitable for carrying on the golf course – a trolley serves as a supplement.

Stand bag with many possibilities

A stand bag in a somewhat higher price range is characterized, for example, by a padded shoulder strap and by numerous extras: a 14-pocket divided top, a lined compartment for valuables, an insulated cooler compartment, a Velcro patch for gloves as well as loops for tees and much more. Also, a rain hood may be included.

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Jordan Spieth signs equipment deal until 2029

Jordan Spieth and Under Armour extend der collaboration till 2029. (Photo: Getty)
Jordan Spieth and Under Armour extend der collaboration till 2029. (Photo: Getty)

Jordan Spieth has been an integral part of the Under Armour team since 2013. The then 19-year-old golfer, mind you without a PGA Tour card, signed with the textile manufacturer and has remained with it to this day. Now Under Armour is extending its profitable deal with Spieth for another four years. The American will wear the brand’s golf shoes, clothing and accessories until 2029.

Jordan Spieth: “Under Armour took a chance on me”

“I was just leaving school and I guess in other sports I would have been considered a high draft pick, but at the same time I didn’t have PGA Tour status, which in golf means everything,” Spieht explained. The then 19-year-old had recently turned pro and has been playing at Under Armour ever since. He currently has a ten-year deal, which has now been extended by another four. The decisive factor for this is probably his victory at the RBC Heritage in mid-April.

“I’ve really enjoyed being on this journey with Under Armour since I turned pro, and I can’t wait to accomplish great things together in this next phase of my career,” Spieth said. “Like me, everyone at Under Armour challenges themselves to get better every day. I’m looking forward to continuing to test their newest innovations as I know their products will help me train and perform my best for years to come.”

Golfing for a good cause

In addition to the partnership extension, Under Armour will also support the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation with one million dollars (just under 920 thousand euros) over the next eight years. The non-profit organization under Spieth’s patronage aims to make it easier for young people to get into golf. It awards scholarships and creates open golf programs for young people. The focus is particularly on breaking down socio-economic barriers and thus making it easier to get into the sport. Spieth commented, “I think access is a big thing in golf. It’s a game that I love. So, I figure maybe there’s some people that don’t know that they love it yet. It’s a game that gets you outside. It’s active. It gets you moving around. And I think that’s obviously very healthy, no matter what background, or who you are.”

Under Armour looks forward to continued collaboration

Sean Eggert, vice president of sales at Under Armour, said, “We are incredibly honored to continue our relationship with Spieth in the years to come. He is an athlete who truly embodies what it means to strive for more. Jordan’s future is bright, as evidenced by his spectacular performance at Hilton Head this weekend, and we look forward to joining him on this journey as he continues to grow with us, challenge us and make us even better at what we do. We couldn’t be more proud to have him on our team.”