VZN.1i is the first Lie Angle Balance putter designed to optimize alignment CRESWELL, OR (June 2, 2026) – L.A.B. Golf, renowned for pioneering Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) technology in putting, has officially unveiled the next model in their revolutionary lineup of putters, VZN.1i. VZN.1i combines Lie Angle Balance technology with alignment through geometry, giving golfers clear aim and added confidence on the greens. VZN.1i was created with one goal in mind – optimizing alignment. The head is specifically designed to show where the face is pointed and intentionally positioned to help lock in on the target line, leading to improved…
Author: Glen Turk
Glen Turk
Glen Turk is a Wisconsin native who has been the Senior Writer/Editor of Midwest Golfing Magazine since 2006. Besides being an avid golfer, Glen enjoys traveling, music, and cheering on the finest professional sports team of all-time, the Green Bay Packers. Glen’s ultimate golf goal is to play in all fifty states and currently he is more than half way there. His other dream, albeit far-fetched, it to record an ace in all seven states of our distribution area. Thanks to an ace in Illinois in 2015, and one in Michigan in 2016, he has three down, four to go!
PGA TOUR returns to Torrey Pines for 60th straight year the week of Jan. 25, 2027 SAN DIEGO, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida, and STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin – The PGA TOUR, Sentry Insurance and the Century Club of San Diego today announced that Sentry will assume title sponsorship of the PGA TOUR’s longstanding event at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, to be renamed The Sentry. The Sentry will return to Torrey Pines for the 60th consecutive year beginning the week of Jan. 25, 2027. “For 75 years the PGA TOUR has hosted elite competition in San Diego, including the last…
Premium line delivers rapid target acquisition, intelligent performance and elevated functionality Las Vegas, Nev. (June 2, 2026) – MGI Golf, global leader in technology for the walking golfer and maker of America’s No. 1 electric golf caddy, launched the new MGI Sureshot PINLOC 7000 Series, a lineup of three premium laser rangefinders engineered to deliver fast, precise distance measurements with advanced targeting technology and intuitive on-course functionality. Built to inspire confidence on every shot, the MGI Sureshot PINLOC 7000 Series features the brand’s fastest optics yet for rapid target acquisition and accurate yardages in sleek, compact designs. Each model includes intelligent targeting software…
(HARRIS, MICHIGAN) – June 26-28, 2026 – The 15th annual Island Resort Championship returns to Sweetgrass Golf Club this summer, bringing elite competition on one of the Midwest’s most scenic and award-winning courses, along with family-friendly entertainment watching the rising stars of professional women’s golf up close. As a premier stop on the Epson Tour — the official qualifying tour for the LPGA — the event offers a welcoming atmosphere for both golf fans and casual spectators. The Island Resort Championship showcases 144 of the world’s top rising women golfers competing for a $225,000 purse and the opportunity to earn their…
Few regions in America offer golfers the range and quality found in the Carolinas. In the span of a few hours, you can stand on a tee framed by the Blue Ridge mountains, navigate a Donald Ross classic in North Carolina’s Sandhills, or chase birdies along the Atlantic Ocean. From the peaks of Western North Carolina to the golf-rich coast of South Carolina, the Carolinas are chock-full of bucket-list destinations and nationally ranked layouts. As golfers look forward to summer — dreaming of green grass, sunshine, and the feel of a perfectly struck iron — here are three courses that…
Next generation of the PGA TOUR’s most played drivers offers improved speed and stability with more adjustability than ever before CARLSBAD, Calif. (May 13, 2026) — Titleist’s relentless approach to total driver performance delivers its next breakthrough with the introduction of the NEW GTS drivers. Building upon the performance of the PGA TOUR’s most played drivers, GTS has been engineered to deliver increased ball speed and stability for even more confidence off the tee. A lineup of three tour-validated models — GTS2, GTS3 and GTS4 — provides distinct performance profiles with more adjustability than before, allowing golfers the opportunity to unlock further personalized gains…
As the golf world turns to Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., for this week’s PGA Championship, fans and especially golf architecture pundits will be focused on the legendary layout of Donald Ross. But nearly 700 miles away in Harbor Springs, Mich., BOYNE Golf has spent the last few years ensuring that golfers can experience a piece of that Major championship drama for themselves. At The Highlands, the 15th hole on the Donald Ross Memorial Course has undergone a significant renovation to come as close as possible to mirroring the design intent of the 11th hole at Aronimink — the very same challenge…
Jay’s Tee Box The snow has fully retreated as bright hues of green have returned to fairways across Midwest. Spring signals more than just a change in seasons, it marks the long-awaited return of golf in the Midwest. In the Spring Issue of Midwest Golfing Magazine, we celebrate that reawakening with a collection of travel features, destination spotlights, and course profiles designed to inspire your next trip, your next tee time, and maybe even your best season yet. We start with our cover feature on the ever-popular Shanty Creek Resort, where multiple courses and northern Michigan charm…
May 11, 2026. Lake in the Hills, Illinois — Boulder Ridge Country Club, one of the Chicago area’s premier private clubs, is pleased to announce a thoughtful series of capital improvements designed to further elevate the Member experience across the property. Boulder Ridge Country Club is home to 27 holes of championship golf, an expansive clubhouse, a variety of swim and racquet amenities and a vibrant social lifestyle. Under the ownership of Heritage Golf Group, Boulder Ridge Country Club continues to invest in the future of the club through strategic enhancements to its clubhouse, amenities, and recreational offerings, all with…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 8, 2026 – Cleveland Golf is bringing back one of the most influential wedges ever designed with the release of the Limited Edition 588 Tour Action Wedge. Originally introduced in May 1988, the 588 set the standard for tour-caliber wedge design. Now, that legendary shape returns, crafted once again to original specifications and enhanced with Cleveland Golf’s most advanced wedge technologies. “From the very beginning, the 588 was built around feedback from the best players in the world. For this release, we stayed true to the original shaping and turf interaction that made it special, while…