Golf News – June 27, 2025

Foresight Sports Integrates With PuttView to Redefine Simulator Golf

SAN DIEGO, CA – Foresight Sports, the industry benchmark for professional-grade launch monitor and golf simulation technology, today launched its strategic partnership with PuttView, the number one putting solution on the market. This first-of-its-kind partnership seamlessly integrates Foresight’s simulator technology and PuttView’s innovative putting solution, setting a new standard for indoor golf experiences and creating a complete and immersive golf journey from the tee box through the green, and everything in between, including putting.

Traditional simulator golf is designed to replicate the feel and challenge of playing on a real course, offering players an authentic experience from the comfort of their own space. However, one of its longstanding limitations has been putting, which often lacks the precision and realism needed to truly mirror the nuances of the short game. Foresight Sports and PuttView are bridging this gap by providing enthusiasts with a more realistic and engaging gameplay experience.

Experience Simulator Putting Like Never Before

From detailed ball flight tracking to authentic green simulations, this first-of-its-kind integration ensures every shot from tee to green feels like traditional on-course golf. The PuttView technology accurately projects the in-game putt onto an actual sloped putting green for golfers to engage with. Golfers putt out on the physical PuttView green with various slopes and distances. In simulator play, after a player has reached the green, the in-game data is automatically displayed and projected onto the putting surface. Once the putt has been holed, the software automatically transitions the player to the next hole. Golfers can also leverage PuttView’s standalone system to practice their putting skills with PuttView’s industry-leading drills, games, custom practice scenarios, and data analysis.

Availability and Pricing
The integrated PuttView Simulator Series is now available and fully compatible with Foresight Sports’ 13′ SIM IN A BOX packages. It can also be customized for any Foresight Sports simulator setup. Pricing for the PuttView Simulator Series starts at $19,980, with complete SIM IN A BOX® PuttView Edition packages starting at $45,499. Owners of both a Foresight Simulator and a PuttView system can connect the two through joint software integration for just $3,500.

Visit Foresight Sports HERE

Nippon Shaft Wins Senior Major and in Japan and France

CARLSBAD, CA – The ginger-haired Spaniard with the iconic ponytail used Nippon Shaft products in his irons and wedges to win his third senior major on the second hole of a sudden death playoff, sinking a 20-foot birdie putt to close the deal.

The 61-year-old used Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR105 X steel shafts in his irons and wedges to shoot a regulation score of 10-under par with rounds of 70-66-66-68, which included final round birdies on Nos. 17 and 18 to force the playoff.  It was the 17th victory on the senior circuit – and the fourth this season – who took home $525,000 for Sunday’s efforts.

Meanwhile, in Japan, a 19-year-old woman used Nippon Shaft’s N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR105 S steel shafts in her irons and wedges to win the Japan LPGA’s Nichirei Ladies in Chiba, Japan. Her 12-under par performance with rounds of 67-65-72—204 gave her a four-shot victory and a win worth 18 million yen ($123,153 U.S.).

Finally, the winner of the DP HotelPlanner Tour’s Blot Play9 at Golf Bluegreen de Pléneuf Val André, France played N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR120 X in his irons and wedges for his third career win.

“Nippon Shaft is very proud to have been part of victories on three major global tours,” said Hiro Fukuda, sales & marketing for Nippon Shaft. “Nippon Shaft is proud to have the skilled workforce and engineering expertise to build high quality shafts for the different skill sets at the top of today’s game and for amateurs who want to keep getting better.”

More than 300 players on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, European Tour and Korn Ferry Tour use Nippon Shaft’s MODUS³ series steel shafts to help gain their desired distance, accuracy, and trajectory.

Nippon Shaft products are available globally either as stock or custom shafts in many of the world’s top iron brands.

Visit Nippon Shafts HERE

Newton Fast Motion Shaft’s Strong Run Continues as Miguel Ángel Jiménez Earns Second Win Since Making the Switch

CAMARILLO, CA – NEWTON GOLF Company, a technology-forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products—including putters, golf shafts, golf grips, and other golf-related accessories—celebrated another strong showing this week as Miguel Ángel Jiménez captured the Kaulig Companies Championship on the PGA TOUR Champions equipped with Newton’s Fast Motion Shaft. The victory marked his third major champioinship title on the PGA TOUR Champions -and the second major championship win with a Newton Motion shaft, following Doug Barron’s major championship victory earlier in 2024.

Jimenéz secured his 17th PGA TOUR Champions title, while maintaining his number one ranking, with a birdie on the second sudden-death playoff hole. The victory is his fourth title of the season and his second since putting the Newton Fast Motion shaft in the bag just five starts ago. Since debuting the shaft at the Regions Tradition in mid-May, Jiménez has posted two wins and one-top-10 finish, highlighting the consistency and confidence he’s found with the Newton Fast Motion in play.

One of the most decorated and charismatic figures in professional golf, Jiménez has tallied 45 global victories across the PGA TOUR Champions, DP World Tour and other international events. He is a four-time Ryder Cup team member for Europe and remains a dominant force on Tour in 2025.

The Fast Motion shaft has already proven itself on Tour, with 10 professionals who have a combined 10 major championships in their careers – putting it into play across the PGA TOUR Champions and LPGA Tour. Overall, more than 40 professionals on these tours are gaming Newton Motion shafts.

Building on the four key innovations of the Newton Motion shaft—including Elongated Bend Profile, Kinetic Energy Storage, Symmetry 360 Construction, and Variable Bend Profile—the Newton Fast Motion series caters specifically to players who demand lighter shafts without compromising stability, straightness, or control.

Light Yet Stable: High-Modulus Toray Carbon Fibers

The Newton Fast Motion shafts are constructed with advanced high-modulus Toray carbon fibers, known for their superior strength-to- weight ratio. This design reduces shaft weight by approximately 10 grams compared to the Motion series, enabling faster swing speeds while maintaining tight dispersion, exceptional straightness, and stability. Players can feel the shaft load naturally during the swing. This makes it easier to time and sequence the motion for more consistent strikes. 

“Roughly 30–40% of driver shafts in Regular and Stiff flexes fall under the 55-gram weight category, serving golfers who seek added swing speed without losing control,” added Dr. Greg Campbell, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newton Golf. “This new line reflects our commitment to supporting the growing market segment of golfers seeking additional swing speed by utilizing lighter driver shafts.”

Distinctive Design: Red-to-Gold Finish That Changes Under Sunlight

The Newton Fast Motion series features a striking red-to-gold finish that shifts color under sunlight. Every shaft is proudly Made in the U.S.A. at Newton Golf’s St. Joseph, Missouri facility, enabling tight quality control and supporting growing demand from club fitters, retailers, and international distributors. 

A Lighter Shaft Powered by Newton’s Four Core Technologies

  • Elongated Bend Profile – Optimized for fairway wood lengths, the Fast Motion shaft flexes across its full length—from grip to tip—delivering improved clubhead speed.
  • Kinetic Energy Storage Optimization Proprietary construction enables efficient energy storage during the swing and controlled release at impact for a significant boost in exit velocity.
  • Symmetry 360™ Construction This design eliminates shaft spine, providing consistent flex regardless of clocking position—critical for adjustable drivers and fairway woods.
  • Variable Bend Profile Each flex is tuned based on swing speed rather than age or gender. Slower swings benefit from greater flex and torque, while faster swings require the opposite.

Additionally, the Newton Fast Motion shaft replaces traditional flex labels (Ladies, Senior, Stiff, etc.) with Newton’s proprietary DOT system. Ranging from one to seven dots, the system enables precise matching of shaft performance to individual swing profiles—allowing fitters to fine-tune performance more intuitively than legacy flex categories.

With demand for lightweight performance shafts growing—particularly among club fitters and moderate swing speed players—Newton Golf believes the Fast Motion series is well-positioned to drive continued growth and brand momentum throughout 2025 and beyond.

Visit Newton Golf HERE

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