The World’s #1 Custom Club Fitter Becomes an Exclusive Fitting and Retail Partner for McLaren Golf

Willowbrook, IL – Club Champion, the world’s #1 custom golf club fitting company, announced it has been selected as one of a limited number of authorized fitting partners and retailers worldwide to carry and custom-fit the debut line of clubs from McLaren Golf, the new golf equipment brand born from one of motorsport’s most iconic names. Club Champion will offer McLaren Golf clubs exclusively through its custom fitting process at 160+ studio locations across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia, ensuring every McLaren Golf club purchased through Club Champion is precisely fit to the individual golfer’s swing. 

The partnership makes Club Champion one of the few places in the world where golfers can access McLaren Golf equipment – and the only fitting environment where they can do so backed by Club Champion’s proprietary fitting process, industry-leading launch monitor technology, and the most comprehensive component library in golf with over 65,000 shaft, head, and grip combinations.  

“McLaren built its name on the pursuit of perfection and so did we,” said Nick Sherburne, Club Champion Founder. “This partnership exists because both brands share an uncompromising commitment to precision – and to giving high-performance enthusiasts equipment that actually matches their capabilities.”

McLaren Golf: A New Standard for Performance Equipment 

McLaren Golf enters the equipment market carrying one of the most recognizable brands in the world of performance engineering. Known for Formula 1 championships, hypercar design, and an obsessive pursuit of aerodynamic efficiency and material science, McLaren brings a fundamentally different approach to club design – one rooted in aerospace-grade materials, precision manufacturing tolerances, and data-driven performance optimization that mirrors the technology used in its racing and road car divisions. 

The debut club line reflects that philosophy at every level: advanced carbon fiber and titanium construction, proprietary face technology designed to maximize ball speed across the hitting area, and a design language that is unmistakably McLaren – clean, purposeful, and built for those who refuse to compromise. 

“We didn’t enter golf to make beautiful clubs,” said Tim Rittenhouse, McLaren Golf Chief Commercial Officer. “We entered to make the best-performing clubs in the world. The McLaren name has never stood for anything less than that standard – and McLaren Golf will be no different.”  

Why Club Champion – And Why A Fitting Is Required 

McLaren’s decision to partner with Club Champion for fitting and retail distribution reflects a shared philosophy: that a high-performance club in the wrong configuration for a golfer’s swing is a high-performance club that underperforms. Equipment at this level demands fitting. Off-the-rack delivery would be inconsistent with what the McLaren name represents. 

Club Champion was selected for its unmatched fitting infrastructure – 160+ studio locations, proprietary fitting methodology and technology, and a brand reputation built on delivering measurable performance improvements for golfers of every level. Every McLaren Golf club sold through Club Champion will be custom-configured – shaft, head, loft, lie, length, and grip – to the specific golfer based on real swing data collected during a Club Champion fitting session. 

‘The right club in the wrong configuration is still the wrong club.’ That principle is why Club Champion was built – and it’s why McLaren Golf chose Club Champion as one of their exclusive global fitting partners. 

Availability and How to Access McLaren Golf Through Club Champion 

McLaren Golf clubs will be available through Club Champion’s custom fitting process beginning in mid-May. Golfers interested in McLaren Golf equipment must begin with a Club Champion fitting session, during which their swing data will be used to configure the precise McLaren Golf specifications that will maximize performance for their individual game. 

Given the limited global distribution of McLaren Golf equipment, demand is expected to significantly exceed initial availability. Club Champion encourages interested golfers to book a fitting session as early as possible by visiting clubchampion.com.  

About Club Champion

Club Champion is the globe’s most prominent name in custom club fitting and building services. Established in 2010, there are now more than 150 Club Champion locations internationally, including studios in Canada, the UK, and Australia. Each US studio offers golfers access to over 65 brands and more than 65,000 hittable head and shaft combinations. Club Champion has solidified their position at the top of the industry through comprehensive Tour-level fittings, unrivaled club building, and the use of top-tier technology. The company is headquartered in Willowbrook, IL and boasts more than 400 employees, including hundreds of the most highly trained Master Fitters in the world. For more information about Club Champion, visit clubchampion.com.

About McLaren Golf

McLaren Golf is the golf equipment division of the McLaren Group, the British performance engineering and motorsport brand behind McLaren Formula 1, McLaren Automotive, and McLaren Applied. McLaren Golf brings the group’s expertise in advanced materials, aerodynamic design, and precision manufacturing to the golf equipment market, producing clubs built to the exacting tolerances that define everything the McLaren name represents. For more information, visit mclarengolf.com.

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MISSOULA, Montana – MyGolfSpy, a leading independent source for the latest in golf equipment and technology, recently released its ratings of golf travel bags, with Sun Mountain Sports’ ClubGlider Meridian being named the Best Travel Bag of 2026. The recognition marks the second consecutive year Sun Mountain has received the top honor in MyGolfSpy’s annual travel bag evaluation.

MyGolfSpy’s “Most Wanted” testing process involves real-world performance tests, durability assessments, ease of use, and value metrics across 25 different travel bags. Sun Mountain’s ClubGlider Meridian rose to the top: “If you’re looking for a balance of club protection, packing room and ease of maneuverability, this travel bag is sure to meet your needs.”

MyGolfSpy’s bottom line on the ClubGlider Meridian: “If the thought of dragging a fully loaded travel bag through the airport makes your shoulders and back hurt, the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian may be the answer to your woes. With its retractable leg mechanism to bear the load and pivoting wheels to maneuver, you’ll truly be gliding as its name implies. Rest assured that the ClubGlider Meridian isn’t just about mobility but has dense foam padding to protect the clubs, too.”

Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian Travel Bag

The ClubGlider Meridian is engineered for golfers who demand protection and convenience on every golf trip. Key features include:

• Patented kickstand extends and retracts in one easy motion to support the bag’s weight during transport
• The bag is constructed of ballistic-style nylon, and supported by heavy-duty two-way zippers running the full length of the bag for easy, secure loading and unloading
• Offers reinforced protection in high-wear areas, and a molded tray for the legs to fold into
• MSRP: $380

“Being recognized by MyGolfSpy in consecutive years is a testament to the engineering and craftsmanship our team puts into every product,” said Grant Lordan, Sun Mountain senior director of marketing and brand strategy. “Golfers trust us with their clubs and their travels – that trust is something we take seriously, and this award affirms that we’re delivering on that promise year after year.”

The ClubGlider Meridian is available at sunmountain.com, Carl’s Golfland, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Town, PGA TOUR Superstore, Golf Galaxy, Scheels, Worldwide Golf and other leading retailers.

About Sun Mountain Sports

For over 40 years, Sun Mountain has combined quality and heritage to craft the ultimate golf gear, ensuring every journey is as exceptional as the game itself. Built on trust, quality, and reliability, Sun Mountain creates premium, rugged products designed to stand the test of time. From golf and travel bags to apparel, every product is engineered with purpose for golfers who demand performance in all conditions. For more information on Sun Mountain, please visit sunmountain.com.

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Prostate Cancer UK has announced Charles Tyrwhitt as the headline sponsor of its golf programme for 2026, marking the charity’s first dedicated sponsorship focused solely on its golf activity.

The partnership brings together the leading men’s health charity and the British menswear brand to support fundraising and awareness across the sport, including the charity’s community golf programme and The Big Golf Race, the UK’s biggest golf fundraising challenge.

Supporting awareness and research through golf

Prostate Cancer UK’s golf initiatives play a key role in raising awareness of the disease and generating funds for vital research, including the TRANSFORM trial.

The study aims to find the most effective way to screen men for prostate cancer, with the potential to save thousands of lives each year.

As part of the partnership, Charles Tyrwhitt will help amplify the charity’s message across instore displays, its website, customer emails and social channels.

The brand’s Performance range, designed for both the course and the clubhouse, will form part of the wider campaign to bring prostate cancer awareness into everyday customer touchpoints.

Fundraising and flagship events

Fundraising will be driven through the sale of Prostate Cancer UK’s Man of Men badges, including an exclusive magnetic version, alongside Charles Tyrwhitt’s involvement in hundreds of supporter led events.

These include the charity’s end of season golf championships across the Southeast, Midlands and Yorkshire.

Charles Tyrwhitt will also serve as headline sponsor of The Big Golf Race, which has raised more than £6 million since 2020, and will feature prominently across the key moments of the 2026 campaign.

Chris Jarrett, Director of Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said the partnership marked an important milestone for the charity’s work in golf.

He said the support would help reach more men with lifesaving health messages and fund research aimed at a future where no man dies of prostate cancer.

Joe Irons, Chief Marketing Officer at Charles Tyrwhitt, added that the charity’s mission strongly resonates with the brand and its customers.

He described golf as a natural fit for the partnership and said the company was proud to support the 2026 programme.

More information on Prostate Cancer UK’s golf programme is available at prostatecanceruk.org/golf.

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