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CTV News
5 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Past Rogers Charity Classic champions team up to give kids a golf clinic
Both Ken Tanigawa and Ken Duke are big believers in giving back to golf. Ken Tanigawa has fond memories of the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club. He won the Rogers Charity Classic last year. Tanigawa is back to defend his title and says Calgary is a special place. 'It feels great; I always loved coming here,' said the 57-year-old. 'Even take away the win last year, it's a fun spot. It's a great town, great spot and great people and great fans. For me as a golfer, to be able to win last year was a thrill.' Ken Duke won the Rogers Charity Classic in 2023. He says his game hasn't been great this year, but he is coming off a seventh-place finish in Seattle and is hopeful to get back into the winners circle at Canyon Meadows. 'I've had a rough start to the year, but it seems like it's going back,' said the 56-year-old. 'I had a good week last week, and obviously when you come to a place like this, you have good memories, and sometimes everything rolls over into good thoughts.' Giving back Both Tanigawa and Duke are big believers in giving back to the sport. On Tuesday, they teamed up to hold a golf clinic for nearly 70 kids on the range at Canyon Meadows. Duke says it's important not to push kids too hard when they're just getting into the game. 'Just let them have fun,' said Duke. 'Even on the putting green, make the two-foot putt. They don't want to try to make the 40-foot putt. Just make the two-foot putts and see the ball go in the hole. 'That's what it's all about, and a lot of kids don't do that enough. Just to get them out here is a big part. … Most of them are doing something at home or something. We want to get them out here and engage in what's going on.' Tanigawa says it's important to do clinics like this to get kids interested in the game. 'To keep the game going,' he said. 'It's really important because if you can give back a little bit and even if one kid decides to keep going and playing, that's one more kid that plays, so it's a win for everybody when that happens.' Kids loved it For the kids, it was a special day to hear what a couple of past champions had to say. They got to ask questions and they got a few tips on the range. Cshallaya Whitney, 10, says one tip stood out. 'To keep your head on where you want it to go and to keep your eyes on the ball,' she said. 'If you don't keep your eyes on the ball—you're just moving your head around or just looking over there when you're about to swing it—then it will probably end up as a bad swing.' The Pro-Ams for the Rogers Charity Classic are Wednesday and Thursday. They tee it up for real on Friday in the three-day event.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NEWTON GOLF Launches Fast Motion Shaft: A New Lightweight Shaft Designed for Distance and Control
Made in the USA and now available, the shaft expands Newton's US manufacturing footprint and club fitter adoption CAMARILLO, Calif., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- NEWTON GOLF Company (Nasdaq: NWTG) ('NEWTON GOLF' or the 'Company'), a technology-forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products—including putters, golf shafts, golf grips, and other golf-related accessories—announces the launch of its newest shaft family, Newton Fast Motion, now available for purchase at a suggested retail price of $325. The Newton Fast Motion is a lighter, Tour-proven shaft engineered to deliver exceptional precision and enhanced swing speed for golfers seeking top-tier performance. The debut builds on Newton Golf's momentum, following 887% revenue growth in FY2024 driven by strong adoption of its advanced shaft lineup. 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. The Fast Motion shaft has already proven itself on Tour, with eight professionals – who have a combined nine major championships in their careers - putting it into play across the PGA TOUR Champions and LPGA Tour. Overall, more than 30 professionals on these tours are gaming Newton Motion shafts, with Newton Golf trusted by many of the game's top players. 'My first impression of the Newton Fast Motion shaft is that the color looks great, and it's definitely lighter. You can really swing it and get it out there a lot farther. It doesn't feel like you lose control—you can swing at it harder and faster,' said PGA TOUR Champions player, Ken Duke. Kris McCormack, Head of Club Test & Gear Data at GOLF Magazine, commented: 'When you start seeing some of the best ball strikers of the last 30 years slotting Newton shafts into the bag, that's not noise — that's a signal. It's a signal that this is something worth trying.' Read more about why Newton shafts are gaining traction on Tour. 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, making 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. Product Access & Media Order Newton Fast Motion shaft, Click Here. To watch the product promo video, Click Here To download high-resolution press photos, Click Here Investor Alerts Stay updated with the latest from Newton Golf! Sign up for investor alerts at to receive company news and strategic developments directly to your inbox. For more information, visit About NEWTON GOLF At Newton Golf, we harness the power of physics to revolutionize golf equipment design. Formerly known as Sacks Parente, our rebranding reflects our commitment to innovation inspired by Sir Isaac Newton, the father of physics. By applying Newtonian principles to every aspect of our design process, we create precision-engineered golf equipment—including Newton Motion shafts and Gravity putters—that delivers unmatched stability, control, and performance. Our mission is to empower golfers with scientifically advanced tools that maximize consistency and accuracy, ensuring every swing is backed by the laws of physics. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or the future financial performance of Newton Golf Company (the 'Company') and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "intends," "believes," "estimates," "projects," "potential," "continues," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected benefits of the reverse stock split, the Company's ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, the potential for increased institutional investor interest, the Company's future growth strategy, expansion of its product portfolio, anticipated financial performance, and future business prospects. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations and projections based on information available as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, general economic, financial, and business conditions; changes in consumer demand and industry trends; the Company's ability to successfully implement its strategic initiatives; competition in the golf equipment market; supply chain disruptions; regulatory compliance and legal proceedings; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company cautions investors that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those projected. 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