Monarch Bay was my first home course, and it's a place that will always be special to me. I've been coming around this course for 3 years.

For someone just getting into golf, it has everything you could ask for: a two-tier driving range, dedicated short-game practice areas, a Scottish links-style 18-hole course and an executive Marina 9-hole course. All of it sits along the bayfront, offering expansive views of the San Francisco skyline and bay.

Some of my favorite golf memories were made here, including my first hole-in-one on the Marina 9 within my first year of playing the game.

During the long summer days, my friends and I would often stay until nearly 9PM, squeezing every last minute of daylight out of the evening. When we didn’t have enough time to finish a full 18 holes after work, we'd head to the nearest open hole and create our own competition. A quick closest-to-the-pin challenge or a chip-off from just off the green would keep us out there until we could barely see the flagstick. Those spontaneous games became some of my favorite memories at Monarch.

What truly makes Monarch special, though, is its community. There's a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere that captures the charm of a municipal golf course on a warm twilight evening. You'll find regulars who spend hours working on their game at the range without ever stepping onto the course, while others gather on the patio with their choice of beverage, catching up with friends as they overlook the 1st and 10th tees.

Monarch Bay isn't just where I learned to play golf, but how to enjoy the simple things that make the game so special.

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Summary

PGA Tour announces a two-tier competitive structure starting in 2028 with an elite Championship Series and a developmental Challenger SeriesThe fan-first model introduces promotion and relegation pathways to the professional circuit alongside high-stakes match playPlayers like Scottie Scheffler and Maverick McNealy endorse the sweeping overhaul as a vital push for the future of the sport

The PGA Tour is completely dismantling its traditional competitive framework to usher in a radical new era. A sweeping overhaul of the tournament format establishes a tiered hierarchy set to debut in 2028. The premier Championship Series serves as the top flight for the biggest names on the circuit. A developmental Challenger Series will run concurrently and provide a direct pathway for emerging talent to secure spots among the elite. This aggressive shift aims to deliver compelling golf with heightened consequence for audiences worldwide.

Promotion and relegation finally arrive on the professional golf calendar. The restructured system replaces legacy qualification methods with a rigid performance-based ladder. Athletes competing in the lower tier will battle for annual promotion into the newly announced top bracket. Organizers also plan to integrate match play formats into the schedule to break up standard stroke play. The adjustments strip away complacency and force competitors to constantly prove their worth on the greens.

The locker room response leans heavily positive as professionals recognize the need to modernize the viewing experience. Scottie Scheffler sits on the Player Advisory Council and recently highlighted the structural changes as a necessary push in the right direction. Future Competition Committee member Maverick McNealy spent significant time grinding on lower levels before earning his card. McNealy remains publicly committed to ensuring the ladder system rewards relentless consistency for rising stars. Tommy Fleetwood also voiced support for the sweeping competition updates.

This massive announcement drops right as the tour hits TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championship. While veterans like Keegan Bradley defend their titles under the current configuration, the looming transition casts a long shadow over the future of all flagship events. Spectators now anticipate a landscape where every single stroke carries heavier stakes. The organization clearly understands that maintaining global dominance requires bold evolution rather than relying on historical prestige alone.

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Summary

• Sunday Golf has released the Ryder 250, a limited-edition stand bag built to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary
• The bag is constructed in cream-colored premium PU leather and features the same full spec suite as the standard Ryder, including an insulated frosty pocket, velour-lined valuables pocket, smell-proof pocket, and a 5-way top with full-length dividers
• At 5.5 lbs and backed by a lifetime warranty, the Ryder 250 is currently available for pre-sale exclusively through Sunday Golf's website

Sunday Golf has officially pulled back the curtain on the Ryder 250, a limited-edition stand bag designed to commemorate America's semiquincentennial. Built on the same chassis as the brand's proven Ryder platform, the 250 edition wraps that familiar architecture in cream-colored premium PU leather, with bold red and blue accents, star graphics, and classic stripe detailing woven throughout.

The construction spec here is where the Ryder 250 earns its keep beyond the patriotic colorway. Sunday Golf has retained the full suite of carry features that made the original Ryder a walking-round staple: a 5-way top with full-length dividers keeps clubs organized and protected, while the insulated frosty pocket handles cold storage for drinks on the course. A velour-lined valuables pocket protects phones and accessories from scratches, and a dedicated smell-proof pocket rounds out a storage system that covers most of what a walking golfer needs over 18 holes. Total carry weight lands at 5.5 lbs, keeping the bag firmly in the lightweight category the brand has built its reputation around.

The material choice is also worth noting. Sunday Golf has gone with premium PU leather rather than the nylon or ripstop constructions typical in the stand bag segment, giving the Ryder 250 a texture and visual weight more commonly associated with tour bags or high-end carry options. The cream base is offset by the red and blue detailing, with star graphics and stripe accents adding a graphic dimension that reads as considered rather than costume. Every bag also ships with a lifetime warranty, which remains one of the stronger coverage commitments in the category.

Ronan Galvin, CEO and co-founder of Sunday Golf, framed the release around what the milestone year represents beyond the calendar: "Golf has always had strong roots in our country's history and we wanted to come out with our best looking golf bag to date to honor this landmark event. The Ryder 250 bag is a celebration of the qualities that make our country and golf so special: tireless effort, spirited individuality, and timeless moments shared with family and friends."

The Ryder 250 is currently available for pre-sale online for a limited time.

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The U.S. Open has always sold a particular idea about golf. More than any other major championship, it presents itself as the democratic one. Thousands of players enter qualifying every year, where regular people with day jobs tee it up alongside former major champions. In theory, anyone can earn their place.

For the sixth time, that championship has returned to Shinnecock Hills. It's an interesting pairing: the most open tournament in golf taking place at one of the country's most exclusive clubs.

That tension isn't unique to Shinnecock, nor is it necessarily a criticism. In many ways, it's part of what makes the club so compelling. Few places carry more architectural significance or cultural weight within American golf. But whenever the U.S. Open comes to the Hamptons, the conversation inevitably expands beyond the property line. Shinnecock is not just a single golf course in isolation, it's part of a region that has become shorthand for a particular version of American wealth, taste and aspiration.

"Ironically, some of the courses out there that are the cheapest are the hardest to get into."—Nick Annacone

Mention the Hamptons and most people picture the same thing: old money, sprawling estates and private clubs hidden behind hedges. And there is no doubt some truth to that image. Shinnecock, National Golf Links of America and Maidstone remain some of the most revered institutions in the country, where history stretches back more than a century and memberships are often shaped as much by family lineage as they are by spending power. The problem is that the stereotype has become so dominant that it obscures everything else happening around it.

"When you think courses out there, people think Shinnecock, National, Maidstone," says Nick Annacone, an East Hampton native and member at Southampton Golf Club. "But there's more to it than just that."

Spend enough time in the Hamptons and a more nuanced picture begins to emerge. The area has always attracted wealth, but the composition of that wealth has changed. Entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes and founders have joined families who have spent generations summering out east. The villages themselves increasingly resemble extensions of downtown Manhattan during the warmer months, populated by many of the same brands, restaurants and cultural touchpoints that define life in the city. Golf has also evolved alongside it.

The quality of the golf is obviously part of the appeal. But what makes the Hamptons particularly interesting is how many different versions of golf coexist within the same geography. Within a relatively small stretch of eastern Long Island, you can find some of the most exclusive clubs in the world, some of the newest expressions of luxury golf and some of New York's most beloved public and local golf communities. Annacone recognizes all three.

"There are definitely people that have a ton of money and can go pay an exorbitant initiation fee at Sebonack or The Bridge," he says. "Then there's people that have had homes there or had a life there for 100 years that are members of National, Shinnecock, Maidstone. Then you have Southampton, which was made by locals, for locals."

It's a more useful framework than the old-money versus new-money conversation that tends to dominate discussions about the Hamptons. Both exist, certainly. But neither fully explains what's happening.

Take The Bridge, for example. Built on the site of the former Bridgehampton Race Circuit, the club has become one of the clearest examples of a newer Hamptons sensibility where art, architecture and hospitality play a central role in the experience. The clubhouse more like an extension of contemporary design culture rather than a love letter to golf's traditions. Sebonack occupies a similar space, attracting members who may not have decades-long family ties to the area but are no less invested in making the Hamptons part of their lives. The barriers to entry are different, too.

"The hurdle with those places is more monetary," Annacone says. "Ironically, some of the courses out there that are the cheapest are the hardest to get into."

In many ways, that distinction gets to the heart of Hamptons golf. At certain clubs, legacy and relationships remain the primary currency. At others, the financial hurdle is more obvious. But as Annacone points out, money alone rarely guarantees access. Yet focusing exclusively on private clubs misses another side of the story entirely.

From an outsider looking into these clubs, a lot of them have changed vibe over the last 20 years.—Adam Scott

One of the more surprising themes that emerged while speaking with locals was how often they pointed toward places that rarely appear in national conversations. Montauk Downs, a public course at the eastern edge of the island. Sag Harbor Golf Course, a nine-hole municipal track. Southampton Golf Club, a Seth Raynor design that borders Shinnecock and remains one of the area's most underrated architectural gems nearly a century after its founding.

"You kind of have everything," Annacone says. "Montauk Downs is one of the better and more underrated golf courses on Long Island. Then you have Sag Harbor, which is a little muni nine-hole course. You kind of get all aspects." That variety, rather than one singular concept, may be the defining characteristic of Hamptons golf in 2026.

From the outside, it's easy to see only exclusivity. The proliferation of golf creators and club content has made places like Shinnecock and National more visible than ever, even if the experience itself remains largely inaccessible. But visibility and understanding are not the same thing. "I don't think you can do those courses justice by what you see on social media," Annacone says. "You get a sense, but you don't get the full experience until you're actually there."

Interestingly though, he doesn't see that exclusivity as entirely negative. "I do kind of think it's cool to have a little secrecy," he says. "They're so steeped in tradition that I think it adds to the appeal and the allure of the courses."

Adam Scott arrived at a similar conclusion from the outside looking in. The former Masters champion compares the Hamptons to other globally significant golf regions, mentioning Melbourne's Sandbelt as a comparison. What surprised him, however, wasn't the quality of the courses but how different the atmosphere felt from the stereotype. "A lot of the clubs are more traditional," Scott says. "But from an outsider looking into these clubs, a lot of them have changed vibe over the last 20 years. Way more family-friendly and a little less stuffy than most might imagine."

That observation feels particularly relevant as the U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock. The championship brings a familiar wave of spectators, sponsors, media and traffic to a region already operating near capacity. Roads are busier, restaurants are harder to get into and locals once again find themselves sharing their corner of Long Island with the rest of the golf world.

That transformation extends beyond the golf itself, because the tournament itself is no longer the only attraction. By Wednesday, much of the conversation had already shifted toward hospitality houses, brand activations and the broader social calendar surrounding the championship. Dewar's, the Official Scotch Whisky of the U.S. Open, has spent the last five years leaning into that intersection. Its Lemon Wedge cocktail has become a fixture of championship week, evolving into something akin to the Honey Deuce at the U.S. Open tennis championships: a tournament-specific ritual that exists as much on social media as it does on tournament grounds.

But the tournament also creates a rare opportunity to look beyond the leaderboard. For one week, the world's attention turns toward a corner of Long Island that has become one of golf's most culturally significant regions. Legacy institutions that have changed remarkably little, new clubs embracing a different expression of luxury and public courses and local clubs that continue to serve the communities around them. The U.S. Open may be the reason people arrive. But the more interesting story is everything they find once they're there.

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For decades, professional golf has rewarded a certain type of athlete. The expectation wasn't necessarily that players all looked the same, but that they presented themselves in roughly the same way. Success on the PGA TOUR often came packaged with a carefully managed image, one that rarely extended much further than golf itself.

That's begun to change. A younger generation of players has arrived with interests, influences and personalities that feel shaped by a much broader set of cultural references. Some grew up immersed in skateboarding, surfing, sneakers or streetwear. Others have built audiences online that follow them as much for who they are as how they play. The result is a professional game that feels increasingly reflective of the world around it rather than isolated from it.

Jake Knapp is one of the more recognizable examples of that shift.

Before becoming a PGA TOUR winner, Knapp was a kid growing up in Costa Mesa, California surrounded by the surf, skate and action sports culture that has long defined Orange County. Those influences are still visible today. Whether it's his laid-back demeanor, his personal style or the effortless power that has become one of his calling cards, Knapp often feels more like a Southern California athlete who happens to play golf than a golfer trying to fit a particular mold.

That perspective is part of what makes his partnership with melin feel like a natural fit. Knapp's W.I.N. philosophy (short for "What's Important Now") is built around staying present and focusing on the task directly in front of you. While the concept applies to competition, it extends beyond tournament golf and into the daily habits, routines and decisions that ultimately shape performance. It’s that mindset that inspired his new W.I.N. Signature Hat with melin.

We caught up with Knapp to discuss the meaning behind W.I.N., the influence of growing up in Costa Mesa, why authenticity matters more than ever and how staying true to yourself can become a competitive advantage.

 

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Hypegolf: Your W.I.N. philosophy stands for "What's Important Now." What does that actually look like during a tournament week?

Jake Knapp: For me, it's about controlling what I can control that week. On the course that's all the prep and the strategy with my caddie. But a big part of it is everything off the course—getting my body moving well, eating right, getting enough rest so I've got the energy to compete. Whatever's right in front of me, whether it's a workout or a range session or just getting to bed at a decent hour, that's the most important thing. It's not complicated, and for me it is doing the right thing right now day after day.

Golf constantly pulls players toward future outcomes. Has focusing on what's important now changed the way you compete?

It's a constant reminder to stay in the moment. Everyone hears "one shot at a time" but what's important now also includes the things you do between shots. This can be as simple as walking at the right pace and breathing the right way to stay present when the pressure is high in a tournament.

You grew up in Costa Mesa surrounded by surf, skate and action sports culture. How much has that influenced the way you approach golf and personal style?

A lot. Growing up in Costa Mesa definitely helped shape a lot of my interests, which in turn has helped me become who I am. I probably look more like a SoCal kid who surfs and skates than plays golf, but I just try to be myself and bring a little bit of where I come from to my style while not taking myself too seriously.

Your swing produces incredible speed but always looks effortless. Do you think the way you play golf reflects your personality off the course?

Yeah I think it does. Between the ropes I'm definitely competitive, but in my own way it’s always rooted in my laid-back nature. I think to play your best in tournaments you need to be true to who you are.

A lot of athletes today are building identities beyond their sport. When people think about Jake Knapp, what's something you hope they understand about you beyond golf?

Honestly, I hope they just see a normal dude from Costa Mesa who's living the dream. I'm incredibly blessed to do what I love for a living, but I haven't really changed anything - same people around me, same place I'm from, same guy. I think staying grounded and being good to the people who helped get you here matters and that's what I'd want people to take away.

The conversation around W.I.N. extends beyond the interview. Working alongside melin, Knapp helped create a personalized version of the brand's Odysea silhouette built around the philosophy that has guided both his golf career and life away from the course.

Shop the melin x Jake Knapp W.I.N. Signature Hat at melin.com.

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Summary

• Malbon has joined forces with contemporary artist Daniel Arsham for a specialized golf-centric apparel collection
• The collaborative release features technical weather-resistant outerwear lightweight shorts and structured snapback hats
• The entire range is available for purchase immediately through official physical storefronts and digital channels

Malbon and Daniel Arsham have officially introduced their new collaborative golf apparel collection. Delivering a fresh perspective on the game where design, time, and performance collide, the capsule is purposefully built for the golf course while remaining styled to live comfortably beyond it.

The extensive collaborative range introduces a series of technical garments anchored by custom design choices. Highlighting the outerwear selection is the Cloud Burst Stealth Rain Jacket, a fully waterproof layer constructed from lightweight ripstop fabric that features an adjustable hood, waterproof zippers, and custom Arsham camouflage artwork integrated throughout the body. This is paired directly with the Arsham Flint Stealth Rain Pant, a technical trouser engineered with waterproof construction, adjustable leg openings, and articulated paneling for unrestricted movement.

Other apparel options include the Arsham Stealth Windshirt and matching Arsham Stealth Short, both designed to blend elevated performance details with Malbon's signature course-to-culture perspective. Daily staples are addressed via the Arsham Fire At Will Tee, delivering premium everyday utility and on-course character. Rounding out the collaborative range is the Arsham Fracture Snapback, a structured five-panel hat crafted from durable polyester fabrication featuring a flat brim and custom layered embroidery inspired by the collection’s fractured visual language.

The Malbon x Daniel Arsham collection is available now in-store and online.

 

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Oakley and JR Smith celebrated the launch of the new Fusion Collection by JR Smith at The Maridoe Golf Club this past week, marking the next chapter in Oakley Golf's evolving vision for the sport built on performance, individuality and a belief that the future of golf is always evolving.

The Oakley Golf Fusion Collection is a full head-to-toe capsule of golf eyewear, apparel, shoes and accessories that honor the tradition of the game while pushing style and identity forward. Driven, curated and tested by JR Smith, the Fusion Collection portrays golf through his lens: confident, evolving, expressive and rooted in love for the game.

For decades, golf has been defined by its traditions, customs and unspoken rules. For Oakley Golf and JR Smith, the future of the game lies in celebrating its heritage while remaining willing to evolve and push it forward. Rooted in love and respect for the sport, the Fusion Collection builds on those foundations. The collection celebrates individuality, craftsmanship and community while helping shape golf's next chapter.

"Golf gave me peace. It gave me structure. It gave me something new to learn every day. I respect the game, but I also believe the game should make room for more kinds of people. The Fusion Collection is about confidence, identity and being yourself on the course. Oakley has always been about disruption and originality, and that’s what drew me in to being part of this collection," said Smith.

Engineered for movement, precision, and adaptability, the Fusion Collection is designed to perform under pressure while allowing golfers of all backgrounds and skill levels to unapologetically express who they are on the course. Welded for the future of golf, the Fusion Collection includes: Edge Elite Golf Shoe, Fusion Jacket, Shoeone Bag, Fusion Chino, Fusion Chino, C1 Fusion Top and Fusion Cap.

The Fusion Collection will be available on www.oakley.com and in stores this February.

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When Tiger Woods left Nike after 27 years, one of the biggest questions wasn't just what we would wear next. It was what would happen to the TW logo. The answer surprised many golf fans when the iconic monogram stayed behind.

More recently, Steph Curry's departure from Under Armour produced a very different outcome. Rather than leaving Curry Brand behind, the NBA star retained ownership of it, announcing a new partnership with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning to produce the label moving forward. The two situations reveal an increasingly important distinction in modern sports business: the difference between endorsing a brand and owning one.

Woods spent 27 years with Nike and experienced the defining moments of his career alongside the brand. During that run, Nike also built out the TW line: a collection of apparel, footwear and accessories carrying the now-iconic Tiger Woods monogram. Over time, the logo became almost as recognizable as the Swoosh itself. On the course, Woods was often seen wearing the TW logo front and center on his hat, with the Nike logo pushed to the back.

When rumors began circulating that Tiger and Nike would part ways, one of the biggest questions wasn't where Woods would go next. It was what would happen to the TW brand. The answer, ultimately, was nothing. When Woods left Nike, the TW logo stayed behind. Today, it remains a powerful symbol from one of the most successful athlete-brand partnerships in sports history, but it is no longer actively produced or worn at the highest level of professional golf.

Instead, Woods moved to TaylorMade and launched Sun Day Red. The new brand clearly draws from Tiger's legacy, with a name referencing his famous Sunday uniform, a logo with 14 stripes representing his major championships and even the silhouette evoking a leaping tiger. But notably, it isn't TW. It doesn't carry the monogram that became synonymous with Woods throughout his Nike years.

Compare that now with Steph Curry. Like Tiger, Curry spent years with a major sportswear company while simultaneously building a sub-brand around his own identity. Under Armour produced Curry footwear, apparel and performance products while Curry Brand developed into a recognizable entity of its own. But when Curry recently departed Under Armour, the outcome looked very different.

 

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Rather than leaving his brand behind, Curry retained ownership of it. The social media accounts may have temporarily lost followers during the transition, but the brand itself remained intact. Shortly afterward, Curry announced a new partnership with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, which will now produce Curry Brand products moving forward. The announcement also noted that golf will be part of the equation. Stepping back, the contrast highlights a broader shift in how modern athletes are approaching business.

More than ever, athletes are prioritizing ownership and protecting the equity they create. Rather than tying their entire identity to a single sponsor, they're building platforms that can move with them. The sponsor may change, and the manufacturer may change, but the brand remains theirs. In that sense, Curry's move is a reflection of a larger trend where the biggest athletes increasingly aren't just renting space, they're owning it.

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This week’s edition of The Crossover includes Tom Holland helping shape Vuori’s evolving golf identity, MANORS linking with Jack Daniel's around ideas of character and ritual, Onitsuka Tiger continuing its push into golf through Rashmika Mandanna and the MEXICO 66™ Golf, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bringing custom PXG bags into the NBA Finals conversation.

Tom Holland Continues Vuori’s Move Into Golf

 

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Vuori continues leaning further into golf through its ongoing partnership with Tom Holland. Rather than approaching the sport through traditional country club aesthetics, the collection focuses on lightweight layers, relaxed tailoring and understated performance pieces designed to move easily beyond the course.

Holland remains an interesting fit for the brand’s golf direction because he doesn’t arrive with traditional golf baggage. The campaign positions golf less as a rigid sport and more as part of a broader everyday lifestyle.

MANORS x Gentleman Jack

 

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MANORS partnered with Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack on a collaboration built around the idea of A Gentleman’s Guide to Golf.

The project extends beyond apparel into editorial content and events, framing golf through ideas like patience, conduct and personal ritual rather than just scores. It’s another example of how golf brands increasingly borrow from hospitality, fashion and lifestyle culture to shape their identity.

Rashmika Mandanna Fronts Onitsuka Tiger’s MEXICO 66™ Golf

Onitsuka Tiger continues pushing deeper into golf with the MEXICO 66™ Golf, a course-ready version of one of the brand’s most recognizable lifestyle silhouettes.

The shoe retains the familiar low-profile shape while adding waterproofing and traction underneath, continuing golf’s broader shift toward footwear that feels rooted in lifestyle first and performance second. Actress Rashmika Mandanna fronting the campaign further reinforces that crossover.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gifts Custom PXG Bags to Thunder Teammates

 

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As part of a playoff gift package for his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander included custom PXG golf bags featuring each player’s name and number.

Alongside luxury watches and other gifts, the bags offered another reminder of golf’s growing presence inside professional sports culture, particularly within the NBA, where offseason golf has increasingly become part of the league’s lifestyle ecosystem.

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Plenty of brands in golf talk about "lifestyle." The word is used so often that it's almost started to lose its meaning. Every collection is supposedly designed for the course, the clubhouse, dinner afterwards and whatever comes next. But spending a weekend at Pebble Beach with Ralph Lauren made it clear that dressing for on and off the course is less about wearing the exact same outfit everywhere and more about a taste or sensibility that underlines everything. That distinction became obvious quickly.

Over the course of 48 hours in Monterey Peninsula, guests of the brand navigated cocktail hours dinners overlooking the 18th green, early morning tee times and lunches next to Stillwater Cove. And whether it was Davis Love III, Olympic skateboarder Jagger Eaton, New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes or even the Celtics' Jayson Tatum, everyone somehow looked equally at home within the same visual world.

That’s what Ralph Lauren has always understood better than most brands in golf. The clothes aren't really about performance alone, or even about golf specifically. They’re about creating a version of American sport and leisure that feels coherent regardless of the setting. And Pebble Beach turned out to be the perfect place to test that idea.

Aside from bringing together the brand's ambassadors in a beautiful setting, the weekend was designed to celebrate Ralph Lauren becoming the official lifestyle apparel partner of Pebble Beach Resorts. But what stood out was less the partnership in a formal sense, it was seeing how well the new retail store integrated naturally into the setting.

The new space is far from a traditional golf pro shop stocked with logo-heavy souvenirs and performance polos. Instead, it's more like a take on coastal living, with everything from Purple Label tailoring to casual knitwear and outerwear alongside a smaller assortment of co-branded Pebble Beach pieces. Rather than adapting itself to golf, Ralph Lauren appeared to be subtly reframing what golf retail can look like in the first place. And that same philosophy carried throughout the weekend.

 

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At dinner, guests gathered on a terrace overlooking the 18th hole where an oversized RL logo had been mowed into the rough. Flanked by vintage automobiles parked some 50 yards off the green, the whole set up could have easily come across as staged or overly corporate in a different context. Instead, it looked like a scene straight out of a coffee table book, like it had always been there. As the years go by, Pebble Beach still embodies a certain bygone idea of coastal Americana, and Ralph Lauren's visual language fits into that world almost seamlessly.

In many ways, the weekend reinforced how much golf culture continues to evolve. The modern golf audience increasingly overlaps with other parts of culture like fashion, entertainment, basketball and skateboarding, and Ralph Lauren’s guest list reflected that reality. Having Eaton, Hughes and Tatum alongside major champions and golf executives challenged the norms of who typically orbits the game, and yet somehow nobody felt out of place.

That was especially apparent watching everyone show up for the different events throughout the weekend. Whether it was cocktails at the new store opening or dinner as the sun set over the Pacific, the clothes adapted naturally to each setting without ever skewing too casual or dressed up.

Speaking with Davis Love III drove that point home even further. Love mentioned he's been with Ralph Lauren for roughly three decades, which is an impressive feat in itself. At 62, his life is now less about the grind of competitive golf. Between travel, business, family life, course design work and media obligations, the relationship has become more than a typical apparel sponsorship. There's a continuity to it, a sense that the brand has evolved alongside him.

And maybe that's ultimately why the partnership with Pebble Beach makes so much sense. Both represent a slightly idealized version of leisure and sport that's rooted in timelessness and a particular genre of classic American style. Standing beside the 18th green as guests stopped to photograph the RL logo cut into the grass, it became hard to imagine another brand occupying that same space quite so naturally.

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Name: Bad Bunny x adidas Badbo 1.0 Golf
Colorway: Gum/Aurora Coffee-Footwear White
SKU: KH6725
MSRP: TBD
Release Date: June 2026
Where to Buy: adidas

Bad Bunny is ready to hit the links. After absolutely dominating the lifestyle sneaker market and making history on the Super Bowl stage, the Puerto Rican superstar is officially bringing his unique design language to the golf course. Recently surfaced images have revealed a brand-new, country-club-ready iteration of his signature adidas BadBo 1.0 silhouette. Blending classic, vintage golf aesthetics with modern streetwear energy, this unexpected crossover proves Benito’s collaborative vision with the Three Stripes knows absolutely no bounds.

First spotted as an unreleased sample by eager fans online, the Bad Bunny x adidas BadBo 1.0 Golf shoe takes the 1990s basketball-inspired upper of the original BadBo 1.0 and radically refines it for the fairway. The upper is constructed from premium white and black leather, heavily leaning into a classic, dress-shoe-reminiscent aesthetic. Elevated details like triangle-cut paneling, wing-tip style perforations, and a soft brown leather ankle collar give the sneaker a highly sophisticated, bespoke feel that fits perfectly within a traditional country club dress code.

Despite its premium, lifestyle-focused appearance, the bottom half of the shoe is completely retooled for elite performance on the course. A tan leather bumper is stitched cleanly around the top of the midsole, housing a specialized spikeless traction system. Segmented traction zones featuring studded lugs provide essential grip for the tee box, while a classic adidas Torsion bar bridges the midfoot to ensure crucial stability during a golf swing.

This unexpected pivot into the golf space follows an incredible year for the artist, who recently debuted the BadBo 1.0 during his record-breaking Super Bowl Halftime performance. While the BadBo Golf is currently just a sample—originally showcased among dozens of prototypes during a special exhibition in Puerto Rico—its highly refined construction suggests it is fully ready for a retail rollout.

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Golf is one of those sports where people love to say it's better watched at home than in person.

And to be fair, there's some truth to that. Unlike basketball or football, you rarely see everything unfolding at once. You spend most of the day chasing players across rolling terrain, staring at leaderboards and piecing the tournament together hole-by-hole. Some events, like The Masters, have almost turned that limitation into part of the mythology. The no-phone policy, the slower pace, the feeling of being temporarily disconnected from the outside world. But walking around the PGA Championship at Aronimink this week, it became clear that modern golf doesn't necessarily have to choose between atmosphere and access.

We attended the tournament alongside T-Mobile, one of the championship’s official partners, and what stood out most wasn't just the hospitality. It was the broader idea that golf spectatorship is evolving into something more connected, immersive and culturally expansive than the sport has traditionally allowed itself to be.

That shift was most visible inside Club Magenta, T-Mobile's customer-exclusive hospitality space overlooking the 15th green. Equal parts shaded refuge and social hub, the setup gave fans a place to step away from the endless walking while still staying close to the action. Lounge seating overlooked one of the course's key scoring holes, while guests moved between cocktails, product drops and live Q&A sessions with players including Max Homa and Wyndham Clark.

Philadelphia sports figures like Ryan Howard and Cooper DeJean also stopped by throughout the week, reinforcing how major championship golf increasingly operates less like an isolated sporting event and more like a broader cultural gathering point. And that crossover energy extended beyond hospitality.

A few weeks earlier, T-Mobile had activated at Stagecoach. Earlier this month, the brand was present at Formula 1 in Miami. The through line is becoming increasingly obvious: whether it's music, motorsport or major championship golf, brands are recognizing that people increasingly experience these events as environments as much as competitions. That philosophy showed up throughout Aronimink.

Inside the PGA Championship app, T-Mobile's 5G integration powered near real-time highlight delivery, AI-assisted course navigation and live updates designed to make traversing a massive property feel less overwhelming. Elsewhere on-site, fans could test their putting stroke on an interactive green delivering instant swing data and ball tracking.

Even the broadcast side reflected that same push toward immersion. On the driving range, more than 60 connected cameras captured warmups from cinematic angles, allowing viewers at home to freeze players mid-swing and rotate around impact in real time. But perhaps the most impressive thing about the week was how invisible much of the technology felt once you were actually there. The best sports experiences don’t overwhelm you with innovation for the sake of it. They simply remove friction, meaning shorter waits, faster uploads, easier navigation and better vantage points. In other words, less time staring at your phone trying to figure out where to go next.

At a tournament where over 150,000 fans moved through the grounds during the week, that mattered. And while golf will probably always romanticize the purity of unplugging for a few hours, the PGA Championship showed there's another path forward too. One where technology doesn't distract from the experience, but makes being there feel even better.

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The crossover report continues this week with a slate of drops, collaborations and creativity making the game simultaneously more credible in niche design circles and pop culture discourse. While Drake's October's Very Own made a surprising appearance at a Toronto golf course, up-and-coming golf label Whim once again staked its claim at a major design week. Fair Harbor and FootJoy connected for a drop that feels like summer on the Cape, and Rory McIlroy appeared alongside Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci in The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Rory McIlroy enters the world of fashion

Rory McIlroy’s cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2 feels like a fitting moment for a player whose influence now extends well beyond the course. Fashion and golf have grown increasingly intertwined, and his appearance reflects how athletes are becoming part of broader cultural narratives. It is a small role, but one that signals how visible golf has become outside the sport itself.

OVO lands in a golf pro shop

OVO linked with TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on a small capsule now available through the club’s pro shop. What feels notable is not the collaboration itself, but where it is being sold. Bringing OVO into the club’s pro shop suggests it is starting to function more like a curated retail space, where merchandise carries the same cultural relevance as any other apparel drop.

Whim Golf gets creative for New York Design Week

Whim continues to build its reputation as the golf brand that shows up where others don't. Last month it was in Milan, and this time in NYC for New York Design Week. The through line between the two projects is a level of creativity that elevates golf from a sport to an outlet for self expression. In this instance, Rimowa luggage is converted into a tiny mobile putting station, hence the name Whimowa.

Fair Harbor and FootJoy connect lean into coastal energy

Fair Harbor built its identity around swimwear and coastal living, making its move into golf feel surprisingly natural. Partnering with FootJoy, the collection suggests that golf increasingly shares the same space as travel, leisure and everyday dressing, which gives brands from outside the sport a new context to extend their point of view.

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Hidden Hypegolfers is a series built around the ones you wouldn’t immediately clock as golfers. However, upon closer look, it all clicks. They may be creatives, athletes, and cultural figures known for something else entirely. They can be an artist, a DJ or a stylist, but whatever lane they dominate, golf quietly lives in their routine. They’re not switching identities but just expanding them, all while bringing the same mindset, style, and discipline from their craft onto the course. Golf becomes another layer of their lifestyle and it's where performance, personal expression, and culture intersect. With Oakley also in focus, the brand highlights this crossover of sport and style as the connective thread across every facet of these creatives’ multi-hyphenate world.

Samantha Duenas knows a thing or two about blending worlds, especially inside the DJ Booth. Known to most as SOSUPERSAM, her life moves through sound, energy, and community, whether that’s behind the decks at a packed party or shaping culture through her creative work. Golf, though, enters that rhythm differently. It’s quieter, slower, and a little more personal. You wouldn’t think “golfer" at first glance but it's exactly what makes her a true candidate for our Hidden Hypegolfer series.

Duenas’ introduction to the game was more about proximity rather than performance or aesthetics. “I started playing golf around five years ago to spend time with my family, and really learn something that my parents were interested in and to get outside,” she says. What began as a way to connect gradually turned into something she could claim for herself, a space where the noise of everything else could soften.

That sense of connection still anchors her relationship with the game. Golf, in her world, really isn’t about chasing scores or perfecting form but about understanding people, especially her dad. “It is like sort of the main narrative and connective tissue between my dad and the rest of the world,” she explains. Learning golf became another way of learning him, and in that process, building a deeper closeness that extends beyond the course.

Step onto the fairway with her, and the energy shifts. There’s no urgency to compete, no pressure to perform. “I’m not competitive. I’m like all vibes and I’m just like in my own world, playing my own game,” she says. It’s a mindset that mirrors how she moves through life creatively being present, intuitive, and open. Even her idea of a “perfect” round leans into that ease: “nine holes, all short game, lots of snacks.”

Still, her creative instincts never fully switch off. If anything, they reshape how she sees the sport. “I see golf as puzzles and in this 3D landscape puzzle, you have your toolkit, and then you gotta work it out,” she says. It’s a perspective that feels natural coming from someone who’s built a career curating sound and atmosphere. And each hole is like a set, requiring feel, timing, and subtle adjustments.

Los Angeles only amplifies that crossover. The city’s golf scene, as she describes it, is “so inviting and super chill and a lot more approachable and accessible than I had originally imagined.” It’s also where style and sport blur in ways that feel familiar to her. Her look leans classic with a twist and it’s “a bit menswear” with a relaxed, Olsen-coded sensibility. It carries onto the course without feeling forced and golf becomes another place to express, not reinvent.

That’s where brands like Oakley find their place, as part of the uniform that moves with SOSUPERSAM. The brand itself positions golf at the intersection of performance and the unexpected, embedding it within culture rather than separating from it, like Duenas who already occupies the golf space naturally. Whether she’s cycling through looks before a round or just pulling together something that feels right, she’s more about how the gear flows with her looks and play style.

At its core, though, golf offers her something she doesn’t always get elsewhere: time. “It’s actually probably the hardest part, finding the time,” she admits. Between motherhood, music, and everything in between, stepping onto the course becomes a deliberate act. A pause. A way to unplug. “It’s a challenge to slow things down, unplug, not have signal and not be available.” And maybe that’s why it sticks, because the game balances everything else. In a life built on movement and connection, golf becomes something quieter. It’s a sport still rooted in community, but offering just enough space to reset. For SOSUPERSAM, that’s the appeal and having somewhere to go when everything else is seemingly always in motion.

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Golf season has finally arrived in the Northeast. As New Yorkers, public transportation is our main way of getting to most municipal courses around the five boroughs.

None of us had played Silver Lake before, and we wanted a new challenge. Taking the Staten Island Ferry at sunrise—with the skyline in the background—was one of those magical moments that stay etched in your memory. I've photographed golf for a while, but never on film, so shooting with a camera from the 1950s with no autofocus and all manual settings forced me to slow down.

I figured the process—combined with the nostalgic film vibe—would best translate the peace and quiet from an early round with low sun and morning dew. It captured a nice walk in nature away from the city buzz.

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Hidden Hypegolfers is a series built around the ones you wouldn’t immediately clock as golfers. However, upon closer look, it all clicks. They may be creatives, athletes, and cultural figures known for something else entirely. They can be an artist, a DJ or a stylist, but whatever lane they dominate, golf quietly lives in their routine. They’re not switching identities but just expanding them, all while bringing the same mindset, style, and discipline from their craft onto the course. Golf becomes another layer of their lifestyle and it's where performance, personal expression, and culture intersect. With Oakley also in focus, the brand highlights this crossover of sport and style as the connective thread across every facet of these creatives’ multi-hyphenate world.

Sebastian Robles doesn’t look like your typical golfer, but that’s exactly the point. Scroll through his world and you’ll catch cycling kits dialed to perfection, early morning workouts, and unfiltered moments from his podcast La Plática. Golf, though, lives somewhere in between it all. Not as a prime focus, but as a habit. “If you invite me to play golf, don’t invite me if it’s not before 8am,” he says. “I need to start super early, I still want to take advantage of my whole day.”

That rhythm says everything. Robles isn’t chasing the image of a golfer but he’s folding it into a lifestyle that’s already moving. Up before sunrise, on the bike by six, squeezing in a lift before most people have checked their phones, his days are built on momentum. “I feel like I’m in my prime and I’m addicted to working out right now,” he admits. And somewhere between the climb and the cooldown, golf becomes less of a detour and more of a natural extension.

Like most things he picks up, it started casually. A friend dragged him to the range a few years back, and that was enough. “There’s something about holding a club and hitting a ball as hard as you can,” he says. “For every 10 shots, three of them I’ll fall in love with, and that’s all it takes for me to just keep playing.” He’s not gung-ho about becoming a golf master, or at least not yet. He’s really in it for the chase, the feeling that the next swing might be the one.

What makes Robles a Hidden Hypegolfer isn’t just that he plays but how seamlessly it mirrors everything else in his life. The same discipline he brings to cycling reflects the same attention to detail in how he trains, even the same mindset. “The golf game is more kind of like a mental thing, just being hyper focused,” he explains. “But at the same time I’m more relaxed, and the more relaxed I am when I swing that club, the better I’ll hit it.” He knows it’s a type of controlled chaos and there’s focus without tension, structure without rigidity.

Then there’s Los Angeles, where golf feels less like tradition and more like culture in motion. Robles doesn’t hesitate when describing it. “It’s super relaxed here and the fashion behind golf is incredible,” he says. For him, what you wear is part of the experience. Not in a performative way, but as an extension of identity. Baggy fits, bright pieces, a little bit of experimentation with the same energy he brings off the course, just translated into a different setting.

That crossover is where things start to click. Golf becomes another canvas. “I’m excited to not just play golf, but to wear the fits and to show people that look how cool it is to golf,” he says. It’s a sentiment that quietly aligns with brands like Oakley, which slip into his routine the same way golf does for the functional, style-forward, and built for movement without overthinking it aspect. You see it in the details: the sunglasses, the way he thinks about lenses, the fact that performance and aesthetics don’t feel like separate conversations.

Still, at its core, golf is about something simpler for Robles. “I love going out to the golf course and just inviting my buddies,” he says. “That’s the number one reason that I golf. To hang out and to laugh and talk about things we wouldn’t really talk about outside of the course.” Essentially, it’s not so much about the scorecard but more about the space golf creates, even if four hours away from everything else, walking, talking, resetting.

In a life that moves fast for someone like Robles who spins the wheels of content, fitness, storytelling, and everything stacked on top of each other, golf slows things down just enough. That’s what makes him stick with the game. Not because it defines him, but just because it fits.




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Early-2010s Rickie Fowler style was loud and instantly recognizable: flat brims, Sunday orange, oversized belt buckles and polyester head-to-toe. Performance-first apparel trying to feel youthful and disruptive? It fit that era of golf perfectly. 15 years later, what's interesting is how his taste has expanded.

As golf fashion has shifted toward collaborations, niche labels and cultural references, Rickie evolved with it. And unlike some Tour players who look like they've simply been styled into a collaboration for one week, he tends to make these projects feel believable. Whether it's PUMA GOLF with Gumtree Golf & Nature Club or Reigning Champ, there's usually a sense that he'd actually wear the clothing beyond an obligation that was set in the yearly scripting meeting.

That's probably why PUMA keeps using him as the conduit for these projects. He gives the brand room to experiment without the result feeling overly corporate. And there’s something else underneath it too. Rickie's always had a broader cultural identity beyond just "golfer." He's a Southern California kid at heart with motocross influence, tattoos, an Olympian spouse and a relaxed off-course persona. As he's gotten older, his identity is far from stuck in the past, and his style is less about being the loudest guy on Tour and more about having range.

That's rare in professional golf, where most player style tends to freeze in time around whatever image first made them marketable. These are a few of the moments that have shifted his perception.

From Southern California to South Carolina

After PUMA teamed up with Costa Mesa-based label Quiet Golf in early April 2024, Rickie wore the understated collection at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He paired the paisley patterned polo with straight leg trousers.

Rickie embraces his inner athlete with Reigning Champ

Rickie was featured prominently in the campaign visuals for Reigning Champ x PUMA Golf, and he went on to put the pieces in play at the 2025 Open Championship. Tracksuit one moment, conventional golf apparel the next.

Back for another bite of the apple with RC x PUMA

The second collaboration between PUMA and Vancouver-based Reigning Champ was dedicated to the weekend warriors and late night grind sessions, and Rickie wore the collection in his home state for the Genesis Invitational.

Welcome to the bird watching club

This collaboration saw PUMA embrace a more community-driven vibe in the form of Gumtree Golf & Nature Club. Rickie turned up in the hat and polo at the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club, a week before the PGA.

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Summary

• FootJoy announces the new Legends Series celebrating major championship moments
• The arrival of the Packard and Marquis 1776 confirms that collaborations have become less central
• The design pulls from the rich history of Philadelphia while delivering performance integrity for elite-level play

2026 has confirmed that collaborations are no longer the default for FootJoy. We say this recognizing that the recently released Aimé Leon Dore x FootJoy Marquis was crowned by some as the best-looking golf shoe ever. But a few months earlier, The PLAYERS Championship came and went with no sign of the Players Shoe, a project developed with Jon Buscemi and one of the community’s most popular collaborations for years running. The Masters introduced something new altogether: a highly limited pair sold only on-site and online for FootJoy members.

For the second major of the season, the brand has now laid its cards on the table. Where May previously meant the integration of Todd Snyder, this year FootJoy is running with the Legends Series—an assortment of limited releases inspired by the host cities of major championships.

The Premiere Series Packard and Marquis 1776 pay homage to Philadelphia’s history, where the PGA Championship is staged next week. Beyond the more literal references like Liberty Bell emblems on the tongues, red, white and blue accents, the pairs wear their influences more subtly. The grayscale leather uppers nod to the city’s architecture: grey stone and granite blocks included.

The pairs are set to drop on Tuesday, May 12, with more Legends Series releases to follow in June and July as the U.S. Open and Open Championship approach. For now, it’s fair to say that fans of FootJoy’s past collaborations will have to accept Aimé Leon Dore as the lone survivor.

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This week, the crossover report taps into how different worlds choose to engage with the sport. Aimé Leon Dore returned to the golf course through vintage silhouettes and FootJoy craftsmanship, while McLaren translated automotive engineering into tour-level irons. Zara Home treated golf as something that can live inside the home, and Whim brought the sport into Milan Design Week as a stop on an art crawl.

Aimé Leon Dore’s different take on the golf uniform

Aimé Leon Dore's latest golf capsule treats the course as an extension of wardrobe culture. Drawing from late '90s and early 2000s golf style, the collection reworks traditional silhouettes through relaxed fits, knitwear, shirting and an expanded FootJoy partnership. It turns familiar clubhouse references into something more wearable beyond the course.

McLaren translates engineering into golf

McLaren Golf enters the space from the opposite direction to ALD: pure engineering. Their new irons series aren’t just a branding exercise either; they use the same logic found in their cars. By using Metal Injection Molding, carbon fiber and a structural mesh inspired by supercar frames, the clubs feel like high-performance machinery. It's a technical transfer from the track to the fairway. And specifically, in the bags of new ambassadors/investors Justin Rose, Michelle Wie West and Ian Poulter.

Zara brings golf into the home

Golf showing up in Zara Home isn't the obvious crossover, which is probably why it generated a lot of online chatter. Rather than approaching the game through performance, it brings golf into the home through objects, accessories and small details that sit comfortably outside the course. Among the highlights, a $2300 USD golf bag is crafted in genuine bovine leather and Vice golf balls are stamped with the Zara Home golden emblems.

Whim's unplayable green at Milan Design Week

Whim's La Cupola brings golf into design week as sculpture rather than sport. In the past, the brand has been known for building "Free Golf" pop-ups that people can actually play. This time, the concept shift into something intentionally unplayable: a dome-shaped putting green that suggests interaction but refuses it at the same time.

From F1 to the fairway, Charles Leclerc tees it up with Rickie Fowler

Charles Leclerc stepping onto the course with Rickie Fowler feels less like a formal crossover and more like a natural overlap. After all, this is the weekend when the Miami Grand Prix coincided with the PGA TOUR's Cadillac Championship. Coming from Formula 1, Leclerc brings a different kind of audience and energy into the game.

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Summary

• Several LIV Golf players are actively exploring the structural pathways for a return to the PGA Tour
• The operational pivot follows reports that Saudi Arabia's PIF will cease LIV funding after 2026
• The exact financial penalties and reinstatement specs remain heavily guarded

A number of LIV Golf players are reportedly actively exploring the logistical specs of a return to the PGA Tour, a source told ESPN.

Operating strictly off recent reports, the infrastructure for reentry is more technical than a standard free-agency move. Following the revelation that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is pulling its financial backing after the 2026 season, the overarching architecture of LIV Golf is undergoing a forced strategic evolution. For the athletes attempting to pivot back, the return mechanism is anchored in PGA Tour bylaws, putting a heavy spotlight on suspension timelines, operational fees, and strict reinstatement clauses.

The structural breakdown of this shift is still being negotiated. According to sources, the exact financial penalties and contractual pathways for these returning players remain locked behind closed doors, but the foundational intent has been confirmed. The process requires navigating a complex web of legal and organizational specs, ensuring that the transition back into the PGA Tour ecosystem adheres to established regulatory guidelines rather than a simple walk onto the green.

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