GLP Velvet is a soft-feeling, full-rubber grip developed, tested and approved by PGA Professionals. Its W-pattern texture is designed to deliver comfortable feedback and dependable control, while the broad palette gives golfers an alternative to a grip wall dominated by black and gray. At a $5.99 suggested retail price and with Standard, Midsize and Oversize options, GLP Velvet can support approachable full-set replacement and a simple opening assortment.

The fall season is barely a month old and college programs using Clippd are already making a habit of lifting trophies. September alone has seen Clippd win over 50 team titles (in fields of three or more teams) and players of those teams added more than 60 individual titles. Those team titles were shared by over 40 different programs at every level of the college game. One win in a season would be considered great for many programs. However, a number of Clippd teams weren’t satisfied with the one and turned winning into a habit last month.

At the PURE Insurance Championship, Zach Johnson captured his sixth PGA TOUR Champions victory of the season, earning one of the tournament’s most meaningful symbols of achievement: the Malcolm DeMille-crafted Champion’s Trophy. The striking bronze sculpture depicts Arnold Palmer passing the game to the next generation, beautifully reflecting the championship’s mission of building confidence, resilience, and character in youth through transformative learning experiences.

The Golf Tournament Association of America (GTAA) will host a free webinar, How to Obtain Gifts and Prizes for Your Golf Outing at No Cost, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The session is designed for charity, corporate and association event organizers who want standout prizes without adding to their budget.

Members of the BallenIsles Country Club leadership team played a combined 470 holes of golf over nine hours on Monday, October 5 to raise $20,000 for the First Tee – Palm Beaches. Director of Golf Jeff Fitzherbert, Director of Instruction Brian Mackey, Head Professional Chris Hayes, and U.S. Army Veteran Matt Kampff participated in the 11th Annual 100 Hole Challenge Golf Marathon held at Palm Beach Par 3 to raise funds for the First Tee – Palm Beaches through BallenIsles' member donations and pledges.

Thirty-six teens have gathered in Ponte Vedra Beach for the five-day program designed to help girls build self-confidence, expand their networks and learn to advocate for themselves and others — on the golf course and beyond. The annual female empowerment event will feature a golf activity, volunteer project and interactive sessions with keynote speakers. The program reinforces First Tee’s commitment to empowering girls through its programs, which are offered through 150 chapters across the country.

Epson Tour winner Annabelle Pancake-Webb, who earned her LPGA Tour card for 2027 this past week at the Epson Tour Championship at Indian Wells, will kickstart her LPGA Tour career in November when she competes against the world’s best professional golfers as a Gainbridge℠ sponsor invitation to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. The penultimate event on the 2026 LPGA Tour schedule, The ANNIKA takes place Nov. 11-15 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla.

Minnesota’s Easton Fiddle, a 17-year-old high school golfer, shot 7 under par to claim his first national title at the beautiful Keller Course in nearby Maplewood, Minnesota. As a member of the Minnesota National Development Team and recent AJGA event winner, Easton has rapidly attained an exceptional level of golfing skills.

The Experience Golf, the leading provider of luxury golf tours across Great Britain & Ireland, has launched The 1867 Club, an exclusive women’s golf experience combining world-class links golf, five-star hospitality and a highly curated stay in St Andrews, culminating in a guaranteed round on the legendary Old Course. New for 2027, The 1867 Club takes place from 12-17 June and is strictly limited to just 16 guests, creating an intimate and highly personalised experience for women seeking to play some of Scotland’s most iconic courses.

Glen Oaks Country Club of Des Moines, Iowa, successfully defended its title at the 2026 Concert Cup, finishing with a net score of 47-under par to edge runner-up Plantation Golf and Country Club of Venice, Florida, by two strokes. The Country Club at Woodmore near Washington, D.C., finished third, eight strokes back. The 2026 Concert Cup consisted of a Par 3 contest, practice round, and two days of team competition at both The Club at Renaissance in Fort Myers, Florida; and Golf Club of the Everglades in Naples last weekend.

1️⃣ The BirdiLens GV1 Golf Smart Glasses and App to bring selected course information into a bright heads-up display controlled by voice or touch.

2️⃣ Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts Inc., the exclusive distributor of Graphite Design golf shafts in North America, is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Graphite Design x L.A.B. Golf Tour AD RAIL Putter Shaft, developed exclusively for L.A.B. Golf.

3️⃣ Egypt Valley Country Club (EVCC) has begun a significant renovation of its 36-hole golf facility, marking the first major update to the Ridge and Valley courses since they opened in 1990-91.

4️⃣ Revelyst Inc. announces the launch of Foresight+, an all-in-one digital ecosystem that seamlessly connects practice, play, and competition for golfers of all skill levels.

5️⃣ Ugly Rabbit Golf, the new golf apparel and lifestyle brand founded by Tim Havens, Chief Brand Officer and Brian Darling, CEO, officially launched its online shop September 27, following the inaugural Ugly Rabbit Golf Outing at Morrison Lake Golf Club in Saranac, Michigan, on September 26.