Equipment review: Plaid club covers prove durable

Our Eye on Golf equipment reviews roll on with a look at some new, classic headcovers that are produced out of Oregon.

Golf gear that adds distance to your game tops this season, local pros say

EDMONTON - Ask any golfer what they want and the almost certain answer is more distance off the tee and fairway.So, coming as no shock, that’s exactly where the loudest buzz comes from as far as new golf equipment is concerned according to a survey of 30 Edmonton and area golf professionals the Journal spoke with.“Drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. Distance clubs is where the biggest focus is ...

Golf Town to Acquire Golfsmith International for US $6.10 Per Share

TORONTO and AUSTIN, Texas -- Golf Town, Canada's largest specialty golf retailer, and Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. , announced today that they have signed a definitive merger agreement, pursuant ...

‘Gilded Age Magic’ at Hudson River Museum, and Golf Auctions

Howard Thurston and other magicians are featured in the show “Gilded Age Magic” at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, and antique golf equipment goes up for auction in London.

Devil Ball Proving Ground: Boccieri Golf’s Heavy Putter

Welcome to Devil Ball's Proving Ground, where we put the latest golf equipment through its paces. Today we take a look at Boccieri Golf's Heavy Putter. Tester: Jonathan Wall — Handicap: 2.7 Target golf audience: All players If there's one club in the bag that tends to get swapped out more than any other, it's the putter. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the PGA Tour, where golfers ...