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PING has announced details of its Spring/Summer 2021 men’s apparel range, which combines the latest premium fabrics with contemporary styling, to enable golfers to both look and play their best.

Engineered with a distinct focus on performance, comfort and style, the collection is inspired by a number of standout designs that feature clean, angular and linear patterns, offering greater choice to the golfer. This is complemented bythe innovative Sensor fabric technology platform from PING, which is designed to ensure every garment is specifically engineered to respond to the body’s requirements and demands of the game.

The range features three distinct colour palettes. The ‘Refined Resort’ colour story provides both statement colours and a technical edge, while the ‘Coastal Tides’ palette features three aqua blue shades for a fresh, refined and contemporary on-course look. The ‘Heritage’ palette sees the continuation of key shades to create a core colour language that transcends the seasons.

The collection is highlighted by the Frequency Polo, which takes inspiration from the sound frequency made by the original PING 1-A putter – the iconic putter model engineered by PING founder, Karsten Solheim, in 1959. A Jacquard pattern to the front of the shirt replicates this sound wave and creates a modern and completely unique design that celebrates the PING brand heritage. This refined and contemporary polo also features a large linear Eye mark logo, inspired by the circular graph created during a golf swing.

Also new for SS21, the Etten, Staton, Romy and Holten polo shirts are all engineered with SensorCool^® technology to provide moisture-moving comfort in all conditions.

Available in Greystone Multi or Navy Multi, Etten features a Herringbone Jacquard pattern to the front body, while Staton is a yarn-dyed, engineered stripe polo that comes in a choice of Greystone Multi or Sky Grey Multi.

Romy is available in three fresh colourways – Marine Blue, Silver or Snorkel Blue – and is designed with a tonal geometric camo pattern throughout. Holten is a placement-print performance polo that comes in four distinct colour options: Greystone, Pacific, Navy and White.

Frequency Polo

Inspired by the impact sound of the original PING 1-A putter, the Frequency polo shirt features a premium Jacquard pattern of this unique soundwave. A concealed placket ensures the pattern remains uninterrupted across the chest and a concealed button-down collar continues the clean look. Also featuring a large Eye mark logo on the reverse shoulder, the shirt is engineered from SensorCool® yarns to ensure golfers remain cool and dry.

Etten Polo

A performance polo shirt with a twist. The Etten features a contemporary interpretation of a classic herringbone pattern. A stand-out, contrast colour rib under placket, concealed button-down collar and solid colour arms and back body create a modern aesthetic. Engineered from SensorCool® fabric, it provides comfort in play, with moisture-movement and quick-drying stretch properties.

Staton Polo

A yarn-dyed, engineered polo shirt. The chest stripe design provides highlights of this season’s colour, set against a wearable and versatile classic-coloured base. Constructed in SensorCool® fabric, with added stretch fibres, the Staton is engineered to keep golfers comfortable, cool and dry, both on and off the course.

Romy Polo

Designed to make a statement on the fairways, a tonal Jacquard in a geometric camo pattern creates a stand-out look. A contrast rib under placket ties in with the PING Eye logo on the shoulder. Outstanding technical performance comes from the SensorCool® fabric with moisture-movement and quick-drying stretch properties.

Holten Polo

The Holten polo features a placement print to the chest, inspired by linear and angled shapes. Using SensorCool® fabric to wick moisture away from the body, the Holten is engineered for comfort, while also providing an on-trend style statement from its modern, graphic alternative to the traditional chest stripe.

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Designed to inspire female golfers to both look and play their best, PING has unveiled details of its Spring/Summer 2021 women’s apparel collection, which features bold floral prints to celebrate the transition into the warmer summer months.

Combining premium performance fabrics with the latest seasonal print and colour trends, the collection is centred around the bold and striking ‘Rose Garden’ colour story that features feminine and romantic shades of pink, offset with the luxurious tone of royal purple. This is combined with PING’s innovative Sensor platform, which is designed to ensure every garment is specifically engineered to respond to the body’s requirements and demands of the game.

Striking and stylish in equal measure, the ‘Rose Garden’ palette centres around two key tones; ‘Rosebud’, which provides a strong, confident shade of pink, and ‘Royal Purple’, which offers a sophisticated and darker tone. These are evident throughout the collection, with a statement ‘Rose Garden’ print and subtle Wild Rose Jacquard pattern, ensuring a modern twist to a classic design, providing a fresh update for the season.

The key colour story is epitomised by the Rose Garden polo, sleeveless polo and skort, which are all engineered with SensorCool^® technology and feature the striking and stylish ‘Rose Garden’ printed fabric.

Also new for SS21, Bronte comes in a choice of Rosebud or Royal Purple and features the Wild Rose Jacquard pattern throughout, while Penelope is a stylish colour blocked Wild Rose Jacquard polo, available in White/Royal Purple or White/Rosebud. The polos all feature SensorCool^® technology for moisture-moving comfort in all conditions.

Rose Garden Polo

The Rose Garden performance polo debuts a mid-scale romantic floral design throughout. The signature print focuses on stemmed and sparsely scattered rose blooms, creating a striking and playful print design. A fresh white placket and rib collar maintains classic golf appeal. Silver metallic buttons and a PING logo add a premium finish. Engineered from SensorCool® stretch and moisture-moving fabric, providing comfort in all conditions.

Rose Garden Sleeveless Polo

The Rose Garden sleeveless polo has been crafted from SensorCool® stretch and moisture-moving fabric, ensuring on-course comfort. The classic sleeveless polo silhouette has been given a contemporary update, with a placed rose print design. The pattern is positioned to flatter the body and pairs perfectly with the Rose Garden skort for a stand-out outfit.

Rose Garden Skort

The Rose Garden skort features a statement floral print. Engineered in SensorCool® performance fabric, it ensures comfort and freedom of movement. This striking design offers timeless style and endless versatility, coordinating perfectly with the rest of the collection.

Bronte Polo

Inspired by jagged stems and wild roses, this classic polo shirt silhouette is elevated with our Wild Rose Jacquard, providing a sophisticated tonal pattern throughout. Engineered for moisture-moving comfort in all conditions.

Penelope Polo

The Penelope, a colour blocked polo shirt, is crafted in the Wild Rose Jacquard pattern throughout and features two contrasting colour combinations for a bolder look. Engineered in SensorCool® fabric, this style not only looks good but will keep you cool, dry and comfortable on the course.

PING Europe and the Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG] have announced a three-year renewal of their relationship as long-standing partners in golf.

It is fitting that PING Europe, who have enjoyed a partnership with CPG since 2009, have increased their involvement to become one of the organisation’s first named ‘Business Partners’ within its commercial partnership programme – revealed earlier this month alongside the launch of The CPG Business Club.

“For many years we have been a proud partner of first the PGAs of Europe and now the Confederation of Professional Golf and strongly believe that our longstanding relationship will continue to benefit both PING and our partner professionals” commented Lisa Lovatt, PING Europe Managing Director.

“We greatly value our relationship with PGA Professionals across Europe and beyond and feel that the health of the PING brand is very strong across all countries. This was evident in the response we received to the recent launch of the new G425 range and in the PING Apparel side of our business, which continues to go from strength-to-strength.”

By elevating its existing relationship with the CPG, PING Europe increases its commitment and strengthens its position to further support PGAs and PGA Professionals across the CPG’s 40 Member Countries and embraces the wider opportunities incorporated in the new CPG Partnership programme.

Chief Executive of the CPG, Ian Randell, commented: “We are extremely proud of the strong and successful relationship that we enjoy with PING. We look forward to working closely with Lisa and the team at PING Europe in examining more and more ways that we can support each other for the benefit of both businesses, as we activate our plans around the CPG Thrive strategy that we released last year.

“Through its continued support for the development of PGAs and PGA Professionals through its partnership with the CPG, alongside the staging of The Solheim Cup and various other industry collaborations, PING’s support for the golf industry continues to have a positive and profound impact on the sport across many different levels.”

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The rescheduled 8th AESGC International Pro-Am will take place from 24-27 January 2022 and is now open for entries.

Teams of one Professional and three amateurs will compete over 72 holes for a €28,000 prize fund at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the UAE.

Golf Manager for Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, Gavin Chappell, commented: “We were disappointed to have to postpone the event for 2021 but we are excited to have plans in place and welcome teams and Professionals back for next year instead.

“The event will showcase the fantastic facilities we have here at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club and returning to the CPG Sanctioned Event calendar once again is an exciting prospect.”

CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell, said: “It is fantastic news that the AESGC International Pro-Am will be returning in 2022 for its 8th edition.

“Despite sadly having to postpone the event for 2021 due to COVID-19, the AESGC International has signalled the start of the year for our event series for some years now and we are certain that the 2022 edition will be met with great excitement from the many PGA Members and their teams that return each year, as well as those looking to experience Al Ain for the first time.”

There is no Pro-Am package fee for each participating professional bringing a team of three amateurs and amateur packages start at AED 5,500 (approx €1,250) and include:

• 6 night’s accommodation in the Al Ain Rotana, including breakfast and taxes, Saturday 22nd January through to Thursday 27th January (check out Friday 28th January)
• Transport to and from the hotel for practice round and 4 tournament days
• Complimentary use of all Academy facilities including the par 3 course throughout the event
• Official practice round on Sunday 23rd and entry to the Pro – Am team event, Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th
• Shared golf carts for practice and 4 competition rounds
• Buffet lunch at the golf clubhouse on Sunday 23rd, Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th
• Gala dinner and Awards Ceremony with drinks on Thursday 27th
• €28,000 professional prize fund, prize fund will decrease pro-rata by €1,000 for each team less than 28 competing
• Entry to the optional Par 3, Golf Tournament
• Entry to the optional Shooting Tournament
• Player Giveaways

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The Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG] and Centurion Club are delighted to announce the inaugural CPG Centurion Club Invitational Pro-Am from 11-13 July.

The event forms part of an extended relationship between the two organisations, where Centurion Club have been the International Headquarters of the CPG since the launch of its new name and brand in September 2019.

CPG Chief Executive, Ian Randell, said: “We are proud to have the Centurion Club as our international headquarters and are delighted to be expanding our partnership through the CPG Centurion Club Invitational Pro-Am.

“Their commitment to provide an exceptional experience to their community of members very much aligns with our own ideals and principles and this coupled with the fabulous facilities and location make Centurion Club an ideal home for both CPG and this event.”

The CPG are delighted to be hosting their inaugural Pro-Am event at one of the finest golf clubs in the country, with such a strong international reputation.

This partnership with Centurion Club and subsequent launch of the CPG Centurion Club Invitational Pro-Am are cornerstones to the CPG’s Commercial Partnership Programme and Business Club – both recently launched as part of the CPG’s 5-year strategic plan.

Managing Director of Centurion Club, Scott Evans, said: “Since 2019, the CPG made their home at Centurion Club, and we are delighted to be partnering with them on this event, which further develops the already-strong relationship that we share.

“We look forward to welcoming the CPG’s guests and our own teams to what will be a fantastic three days and treating them to a wonderful experience at Centurion Club.”

CPG Corporate Partners and Business Club Members have exclusive access to play in the event – limited to 25 teams – and enjoy a competitive tournament, first-class social events synonymous with CPG events and the opportunity to develop meaningful business relationships, all at one of England’s finest golf facilities ideally located close to London.

The CPG will also invite leading PGA Professionals from across its 40 Member Countries to play with each team, joined by high-profile former Tour Professionals and Celebrities.

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Golf Genius Software is providing free guidance for all clubs on getting to grips with managing events under the new World Handicap System (WHS) through a free guide and webinar.

Leveraging the company’s knowledge and insights from working with the USGA to implement WHS throughout 2020 and as an authorised WHS licensee to all four home nations’ governing bodies, Golf Genius’ free WHS guide helps club administrators demystify some of the more complex playing format implementations of the new handicap system.

With coronavirus restrictions prohibiting clubs around the UK from running their normal competition schedules, many have yet to run an event using WHS, making it even more important to fully understand how to make the correct adjustments for different formats.

From a simple stableford through to a mixed scramble the Golf Genius WHS guide has it all covered and is available to any golf club by signing up to the free WHS webinar on the 15^th March.

Golf Genius’ webinars are open to any club looking to learn more about calculating handicaps and competition scores and include demonstrations and walk-throughs as well as an open question forum to cover all bases.

Another key step in helping administrators understand the calculation process, Golf Genius has developed a handicap analysis tool which provides users with a full breakdown of the handicap calculations that take place in the background, providing full visibility and clarity on the steps of calculation.

Craig Higgs, Managing Director of Golf Genius International commented: “Our aim is to help as many clubs as possible get prepared for the resumption of club competitions under WHS by answering some of the remaining questions out there and shedding some light on any confusion.

“With golf now starting in England and Wales at peak season, there is little time to ease in under the new system and the various playing indexes required for the different formats needs to be fully understood by the tournament convenor.

“By running our free webinars and releasing the new WHS guide we are doing our bit to help golf club administrators get comfortable with the new calculations ahead of time.”

To sign up for the Golf Genius WHS webinar and receive a free WHS handicap calculation guide click here: www.whs.golfgenius.com or contact the International team by sending an email to intlsales@golfgenius.com.

The Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG] have announced the launch of the Business Club by CPG, which extends the CPG’s Corporate Partnership Programme and embraces the notion of Golf as the ‘Sport of Business’.

The CPG Business Club will be activated in collaboration with the CPG’s membership of 40 National PGAs, representing in excess of 12,500 PGA Professionals, and uses the power of golf to create a series of great networking opportunities and exceptional golfing experiences for its Members.

CPG Business Club membership comprises of businesses large and small from a variety of sectors, all united through their passion for golf. Club members are provided with a variety of opportunities to create meaningful business relationships through golf, organised nationally through CPG Member Countries and internationally through the CPG team.

The events will include quarterly online forums and a range of breakfasts, lunches and drinks receptions, alongside golf experiences.

Chief Executive of the CPG, Ian Randell, said: “We are delighted to be announcing the CPG Business Club, to be launched in collaboration with our Member Countries and our wider business partnerships, where we will provide great opportunities to meet and cultivate new business relationships.

“This includes the soon-to-be-announced CPG Centurion Club Invitational Pro-Am to be held in July at our international headquarters, Centurion Club, where participating teams will enjoy a competitive and social event combined with opportunities to develop new business relationships.”

The CPG will be shortly announcing further details around The Business Club’s first quarterly online forum for members to attend and begin networking together.

Executive Director – Business Development for the CPG, Tim Munton, said: “The CPG Business Club provides its members with great opportunities to meet and develop business through golf.

“CPG has a broad network of stakeholders in the game and combined with senior, influential individuals within the golf industry will offer great insight into the sport. Above all though the team at CPG look forward to building new relationships and having a lot of fun developing business both on and off the golf course through the CPG Business Club.”

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The PGA of Canada has announced the formation of the PGA of Canada Foundation Benevolent Fund, which will temporarily assist past and present PGA of Canada members and apprentice professionals who find themselves in financial hardship.

A pre-COVID-19 initiative that will extend far beyond the pandemic, the Fund will provide basics of life such as clothing, food and shelter, as well as financial assistance for health care services attributable to a mental or physical health condition, to those in need.

“The PGA of Canada is like a family and when a member of your family is suffering you do everything you can to help,” said Kevin Thistle, Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of Canada. “Ours is a family of thousands so it’s imperative we have an initiative like the Foundation Benevolent Fund in place to assist friends who have fallen on the hardest of times.”

A portion of 2019 member dues from all Class A members and apprentices went towards the PGA of Canada Foundation Benevolent Fund, resulting in more than $200,000.

“The PGA of Canada has come to the aid of families in their times of need time and time again throughout its history. Now, we are so pleased that an assistance program has been formalized in the form of the Benevolent Fund to help members,” said Warren Crosbie, PGA of Canada Past President and Chair of the PGA of Canada Foundation Benevolent Fund.

Eligibility for the Fund extends to the following: Current PGA of Canada members; apprentice professionals with the Association; members of the Association or apprentice professionals with the Association within the last 12 years who have resigned or been suspended; and spouses or dependents of current members or of apprentice professionals with the Association. Members or apprentice professionals with the Association who have been removed from membership for disciplinary measures are not eligible to make application. Spouses and/or dependents of these individuals are also ineligible.

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