Notebook: An Open state of mind
+ A pair of apparel leaders collaborate in the headwear space; Simplicity in a golf bag design is not a bad thing; True Spec Golf offering wedge fittings.
GTW Staff
June 11, 2025
+ A pair of apparel leaders collaborate in the headwear space; Simplicity in a golf bag design is not a bad thing; True Spec Golf offering wedge fittings.
+ Orca Golf and Stewart Golf unveil divergent looking bags — both being good; PXG’s awesomely named putter; Poppy Ridge opens a new-look course.
Having successfully opened Tom Doak’s No. 10 design in 2024, Pinehurst Resort is turning to Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw to create No. 11 — scheduled to open in 2027 Both courses are on the site of an old sand mine that has aptly been dubbed Pinehurst Sandmines.
+ Swag Golf makes a 4/20 statement; New Sqairz shoe honors Nick Faldo; Loyalty has its perks.
Toptracer is holding a competition to celebrate St. Andrews’ playing of the Old Course in reverse; Walker Cup tickets go on sale; and a variety of equipment drops.
Course architect Kris Spence is a noted historian of Donald Ross’ work. So, in restoring the Florida municipal course that opened in 1927, Spence leaned heavily on the golden age architect’s original intent.
Andrew Green has carved out a name for himself with a number of top-shelf restorations and renovations. Now, he’s embarking on his own original just outside of Nashville.
South Carolina club is breathing new life into Alister MacKenzie’s El Boqueron design; Tubr makes packing cigars a worry-free proposition; Harbor Shores looks to Colin Montgomerie for Wee Course.
Northern Michigan destination will open its 11th course this summer; Some ranges rise above others according to GRAA; Mental wellness heads to the course.
With a new year, we’ve resolved to visit the destinations we’ve wanted to explore, but haven’t quite yet. See where our writers would like to travel in 2025.