Along with performance improvements throughout the set, the company is introducing WebFit Junior, a web app that recommends club specifications and set makeup based on the answers to a few questions about the junior player.

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“Focusing on the needs of junior golfers and utilising the technology of our adult product lines, we’ve advanced the performance of the new Prodi G family to deliver more distance while launching the ball higher to help ensure juniors experience consistently good shots and have fun on the course,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President. “We’ve also expanded the build range of the entire set, allowing us to better fit a wider height range of players using the new junior fitting app. With junior golf growing at a very high rate, we’re excited to bring all this to parents who want to get their kids started with a premium, high-performance set of clubs, custom fit and custom built just for them.”

The custom-engineered set is comprised of 10 clubs and two putter options: a 15⁰ titanium driver, 22⁰ fairway wood, 28⁰ hybrid, perimeter-weighted irons (6-9, PW), specialty wedges (54⁰ S & 58⁰ H) and tour-proven putter models (Anser and Tyne H). The lightweight clubs can be ordered in any combination. Two sizes of the Hoofer Prodi G carry bag (34″, 4.3 lbs. and 30″, 4 lbs.) can be purchased separately.

The proven technologies applied to the new Prodi G include thinner, more flexible faces to increase ball speed in the metal woods, and irons engineered with lower CGs for more distance and higher launch. The iron’s custom tuning port allows for precise swing weighting during the custom-building process. Two lightweight graphite shafts are optimised for length, weight and balance to match junior swing speeds. The two putter options offer a traditional blade or more contemporary mallet style.

To help parents find the ideal combination of clubs for their junior golfers, PING’s Fitting Science team developed WebFit Junior, a web app that recommends club specifications and set makeup based on the answers to a few questions about the player. The process takes less than two minutes to complete. The junior golfer’s skill level, age, height, wrist-to-floor and average driver distance are factored into the recommendations. Among the outputs from the data is a gapping-analysis feature that allows users to experiment with the set makeup by adding or removing clubs to see the effect on distance gaps.

“WebFit Junior is an amazing app and full of very useful features, whether the junior golfer is just getting started or is already advancing as a competitive player,” said Solheim. “It’s consistent with our commitment to providing golfers of all ages and abilities with the latest fitting technologies to help lower their scores. The gapping-analysis tool is great for parents looking to optimise a set for their young golfers. It gives them the ability to experiment with different options as they determine the best set makeup for their junior. The app also includes a Yardage Report, a printable resource detailing approximate distances by club for use on the course to help in club selection.”

The company also announced the continuation of its popular “Get Golf Growing” programme, an industry-first junior golf equipment initiative that offers custom-fit and custom-built junior clubs that include a one-time, no-cost adjustment to sets of five clubs or more. The programme helps address an all-too-common occurrence that results in a lot of junior golfers playing clubs not suited to their games.

“One of the biggest barriers parents of junior golfers face is investing in a set of clubs that their kids will outgrow in a short time,” Solheim said. “Our ‘Get Golf Growing’ programme is designed to be an affordable way to get juniors into high-performance, custom-fit clubs while bringing more boys and girls to the sport. The Prodi G clubs grow with the golfer. It’s basically two sets for the cost of one. We believe if juniors are exposed to better equipment, they’ll enjoy golf more, which will continue to grow the game as they fall in love with golf and play it for a lifetime.”

To be eligible for the “Get Golf Growing” programme, five or more clubs must be purchased in one transaction. Allowable adjustments are re-shafting, lengthening, re-weighting and re-gripping.

Prodi G Driver

• Head size/material: 460cc, Ti 8-1-1 head. Machined variable-thickness Ti 6-4 face
• Key technologies: Thin face for more ball speed, Turbulators, Dragonfly Technology optimises CG position for maximum forgiveness, lighter total weight for increased clubhead speed
• Loft: 15⁰
• Standard length: 39.5″
• Graphite shaft: PING Prodi G (R, S)
• Grip: Lamkin ST Junior
• UK RRP: £275.00

Prodi G Fairway Wood

• Material: Machined, variable-thickness 17-4 SS face, 17-4 SS body
• Key technologies: Low CG for higher launch, thin face for increased speed and distance, easy to square
• Loft: 22⁰
• Standard length: 37.75″
• Graphite shaft: PING Prodi G (R, S)
• Grip: Lamkin ST Junior
• UK RRP: £150.00

Prodi G Hybrid

• Material: Machined, variable-thickness 17-4 SS face, 17-4 SS body
• Key technologies: Optimised loft and CG placement, easy to square
• Loft: 28⁰
• Standard length: 36.25″
• Graphite shaft: PING Prodi G (R, S)
• Grip: Lamkin ST Junior
• UK RRP: £125.00

Prodi G Irons

• Head material: 17-4 stainless steel, elastomer insert
• Key technologies: Low CG for more distance, perimeter-weighted, forgiving head, optimised loft configurations for proper gapping
• Available: 6-iron (31⁰ loft, 34.125″ standard length), 7 (36⁰, 33.50″), 8 (41⁰, 33.00″), 9 (46⁰, 32.50″), PW (50⁰, 32.25″)
• Graphite shaft: PING Prodi G (R, S)
• Grip: Lamkin ST Junior
• UK RRP: £90.00 per iron

Prodi G Wedges

• Head material: 17-4 stainless steel, elastomer insert
• Key technologies: s159 wedge styling and grinds, high-spin groove and face design
• Available: 54⁰ S (32.25″) and 58⁰ H (32.00″)
• Graphite shaft: PING Prodi G (R, S)
• Grip: Lamkin ST Junior
• UK RRP: £90 per wedge

Prodi G Putters (Anser & Tyne H)

• Head material/weight: 17-4 stainless steel, 320g blade/340g mallet
• Two models: Classic, perimeter-weighted Anser; easy-to-align mallet-style Tyne H
• Standard length: 29.50″
• Shaft: Junior Steel (made by Nippon)
• Grip: PING PP58
• UK RRP: £95.00

Hoofer Prodi G Golf Bags

• -Black (34″ high, 4.3 lbs.)
• -Black (30″ high, 4 lbs.)
• Key features: 4-way top, adjustable dual straps, aluminium bag stand
• Pockets: 4
• UK RRP: £149.00

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Men’s Collection: A Celebration of Craftsmanship and Innovation

Glenmuir’s SS25 men’s collection showcases an array of luxurious golf shirts, crafted from the finest materials for unmatched comfort and style. The new double mercerised cotton shirts, including the g.Alyth, g.Braemar, and g.Tain, offer a silk-like handle and enhanced colour retention, perfect for the discerning golfer. Each piece features anti-curl tailored collars with invisible collar stays and mock mother of pearl buttons, exuding elegance and sophistication.

In addition, the collection introduces new premium performance golf shirts, such as the g.Carrbridge, g.Gullane, and g.Kintyre, made from active functional fabric with moisture-wicking properties. These shirts ensure thermoregulation, breathability, and enhanced freedom of movement, allowing golfers to perform at their best.

New seasonal colours have been added to freshen up firm favourites g.Crawford, g.Torrance, g.Muirhead, g.Silloth and the classic g.Deacon.

The new seasonal cotton golf sweaters, including the g.Dalry, g.Tayport, and the updated g.Eton now g.Exeter, are made from extra fine combed cotton, ensuring durability, natural softness, and breathability. These sweaters are hand-knitted by skilled craftsmen, resulting in a perfect fit and resilient flat seams.

All cotton classics see new seasonal colours added including the v-neck sweater g.Eden, zip neck g.Devon and zip sleeveless golf sweater g.Stanley.

Glenmuir also introduces the luxurious g.Crossford hoodie, a blend of cotton and cashmere with a PFC-free water repellent finish, providing warmth and natural breathability, whilst classic g.George sees the new Light Blue added.

The men’s midlayer collection is enhanced with new seasonal colours and patterns for the g.Wick, a key piece for SS25. Additionally, the new g.Dunnet sleeveless midlayer, made from 90% performance polyester and 10% elastane, features a contrast zip placket, inner collar, and a lockdown zip puller with chin guard. The popular g.Cameron hoodie and g.Culross hybrid fleece also see new seasonal colours with a subtle and elegant Munro embossed print.

Glenmuir has also upgraded its golf outerwear with the most technical fabric used to date in the Storm Bloc.® 2-layer outerwear. These pieces are soft, quiet, stretchy, and perfect for the golf course and beyond.The g.Johnstone gilet and g.Kyle jacket crafted from our water repellent Storm Bloc.® fabric with a PFC-free Bionic Eco finish. This jacket includes lockdown zips, stretch binding at the cuffs, and retro reflective branding.

Ladies’ Collection: Elegance and Performance

The SS25 ladies’ collection combines elegance with functionality. The new premium performance ladies’ golf shirts, such as the g.Alice, g.Zara, and g.Amelia, feature moisture-wicking yarn for thermoregulation and breathability. These shirts are designed with our new SS25 floral and embossed diamond prints, adding a touch of sophistication to the golfing wardrobe. Seasonal colours added to chic classics g.Stella and g.Paloma whilst a new golf dress g.Victoria is designed to be flattering on all silhouettes.

New seasonal ladies’ cotton knitwear, including the g.Willow, g.Connie, and g.Lily, offer natural softness and breathability, with intricate patterns and contrast tipping for a stylish look. These sweaters are hand-knitted, ensuring durability and a perfect fit. All cotton classics have new seasonal colours added to g.Darcy V-neck and g.Ava zip neck.

Our ladies’ golf midlayers see the new seasonal colours added as well as the new floral and gingham prints to the chic g.Carina.

The ladies’ golf outerwear collection features the g.Tillie and g.Rebecca, crafted from the most technical Storm Bloc® fabric to date. These pieces are water repellent, soft, quiet, and stretchy, perfect for the golf course and beyond and both feature the elegant, embossed diamond print which runs through the SS25 ladies’ collection.

Our ever popular ladies’ golf trousers collection see the new Floral and Gingham prints added to the g.Emeli skort with g.Lexi visors to match.

A Commitment to Sustainably Making in Scotland and Italy

Glenmuir continues its commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing with its 100% Lambswool sweaters now proudly made in Scotland and 100% Merino knitwear now beautifully made in Italy by craftsmen and women with skills passed down through generations. By utilising cotton sourced through the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and introducing environmentally friendly finishes PFC-free finishes, this approach aligns with the brand’s environmental commitments and enhances product design, durability, and performance.

Anniina Sorvisto, Designer at Glenmuir and Sunderland of Scotland, states, “The advancements in sustainable manufacturing have been a pivotal development for Glenmuir. This approach not only aligns with our environmental commitments but also elevates our product design, durability, and performance. We are eager for our customers to experience the Spring Summer 2025 collection, which reflects our journey towards becoming the world’s most cherished golf clothing brand.”

The new collection will be available on Glenmuir.com and in local golf pro shop from February 2025.

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Having started the week unsure of his fitness levels to compete, Liam Murray closed out the event with a strong and superb playoff win to claim his third BlackSeaRama Vivacom Pro-Am title in four years.

“Two weeks ago, I didn’t think I’d be here due to injury. I was doubting whether to cancel my flight or not,” said Murray. “But it hasn’t really affected me when swinging, so I hit the ball well.”

The PGA of Spain Member and CPG International Series regular began the day two behind, but a two-under 69 at Lighthouse Golf Resort saw him tie with PGA of GB&I Member, Jonathan Grogan, and PGA of Turkey Member, Hakan Yamaç, on five-under.

The trio went straight to the stunning 220m par-three 18th hole at BlackSeaRama Golf & Villas for their shootout, with the first shot struck by Murray to around 1.5m from the pin, which more or less sealed the deal with this career six-iron. Two putts were enough for the Spanish PGA Member to take victory, almost at the same time as the Spanish national football team did the same thing in their Euro 2024 match against Germany.

“I didn’t really think that I had a chance coming down the last at Lighthouse – I got up and down from 35 yards for par and then was told that I was in the playoff.

“We went straight to BSR and then I hit probably the best shot I have ever hit – and I want to talk about it all night to anyone that wants to listen! I didn’t hole the first putt but just hitting that shot was enough.”

The Team Pro-Am event was hotly contested as always with third place going to Alihan Afsar (PGA of Turkey), Denis Havrenkov, Ihor Havrenkov, Tatiana Havrenkova on 186pts, and second place, on countback, going to Team Gant made up of Vladislav Mariinov, Ivo Tzekov, Stiliana Dincheva and Vladimir Mihaylovski.

First place then feel to Team Yamaç and his amateur teammates, Garo Kaprelyan, Ivaylo Nenkov and Svetoslav Stanislavov [pictured above, alongside BlackSeaRama’s Delyana Davidova], with their winning 188pts.

Earlier in the week, teams also had the chance to play a team scramble event at the bucket list course of Thracian Cliffs Golf Resort, with PGA of GB&I Member, Steve Parry, and his teammate’s Adolf Baclea, Dinu Pescariu, and Nick Kovacs winning with 54pts.

For more information on the 16th BlackSeaRama Vivacom Pro-Am visit https://cp.golf/2024blacksearama, and for more information on BlackSeaRama Golf & Villas visit BlackSeaRama.com.

Golfer and member resistance to change is one of the most common challenges faced by PGA Professionals, managers and other decision makers. So, how can you set yourself on the path to success when adopting and implementing new technology? Are there some examples to follow?

Located in Tilburg (Holland), Prise d’Eau Golf is a large golf club and operation by all accounts, welcoming 10,000 golfers a year and a membership of more than 1,500.

With such a large customer base and complex operation, switching Tournament Management software providers to Golf Genius could have posed a range of headaches for General Manager, Hedwig Wassing.

Here, he shares his three steps that made the switch to Golf Genius successful.

A staged implementation of Golf Genius Tournament Management

“When we first discussed the implementation of Golf Genius Tournament Management across the club, we took a sensible and prudent approach to doing so. We first utilised the system to run our non-member events, such as the business clubs, over a period of time without any pressure. This derived results and case studies that could be presented to our committees, which in turn ensured the membership was totally bought-in to Golf Genius and could be taken off the old system with ease.”

The creation of Golf Genius software ‘Super Users’

”At the same time, we trained our more tech-savvy members to use the system without any pressure of actually running a tournament. Those ‘super-users’ began helping other committee members and the appreciation for what it could do spread throughout the club.”

24/7 Support provided by Golf Genius

As with all Golf Genius customers, Prise d’Eau Golf received continuous support in their implementation and use of the software. They were provided with a full mix of training, live support and educational resources to ensure correct understanding and application throughout. “The support provided by Golf Genius is phenomenal. There’s an immediate response to every question and in most cases, the issue is solved by Golf Genius themselves, rather than them instructing you on how to solve the problem.”

Resultingly, Prise d’Eau Golf are benefitting massively from a smooth adoption process. It is allowing them to successfully utilise Golf Genius Tournament Management to the benefit of their golfer’s experience at the club. “Golf Genius Tournament Management is the most extensive solution on the market, capable of addressing our current needs but also our future needs as well. From the point an event is announced through to the final results coming in, it empowers us to deliver great experiences in an operationally efficient way.”

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To find out how Golf Genius can support your goals and requirements this year, please arrange a consultation here.