The list salutes honorees for their expertise in fitting new and experienced golfers. “The fitter’s objective is simple: to make the game easier so the player has more success and enjoys the game more,” said John K. Solheim, PING President. By releasing its annual honor roll today of the Top 100 Fitters for 2017, PING…

PGA Jr. League, which is reporting a 16% year-over-year increase in participation, is launching initiatives to increase diversity, expand global reach, offer scholarships, and create an online store. The Junior Players Golf Academy offers full-time golf coaching from August through May, with housing, meals and transportation included, and has announced its 2018 programming. PGA Jr. League,…

Karsten Manufacturing Corp., parent of the Ping golf brand, has purchased five of Nike’s golf equipment patents, each of which describes golf club technology. “We see this as an opportunity to add utility patents to our already significant intellectual property portfolio,” said Ping President John K. Solheim.

As part of a new program, the Phoenix-based golf club manufacturer is citing “Authorized PING Fitters who have demonstrated the highest commitment to custom-fitting and the promotion of its benefits to golfers of all abilities.” The first list of honorees includes many country clubs and courses from across the country.

The LPGA has announced that the 15th playing of The Solheim Cup, which matches the United States against Europe, will be hosted by the 36-hole facility. The PING Junior Solheim Cup will be held at the same venue.

The Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group has launched a new website to warn consumers of the growing problem.

Phoenix, Ariz.-based PING recently announced that John Lyberger and the staff at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., have been named the 2009 PING National Fitter of the Year.   The award, first given in 1997, recognizes the authorized PING Fitter that has demonstrated the highest commitment to custom fitting and the promotion of its…