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Will Golf Equipment Be On Sale For Prime Day 2024?

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It's official, Amazon Prime Day 2024 is coming soon. Over 48 hours from Tuesday, July 16th through Wednesday, July 17th, Prime members will be able to shop thousands of deals on all of the brands they love. For golfers, we expect some of our favorite golf equipment to be on sale for Prime Day 2024.

From the best golf clubs and golf bags to the coolest golf tech, we here at CBS Sports Essentials will be scouring the site daily to find the best Amazon Prime Day deals on golf equipment. We've already spotted a few early golf deals for shoppers who can't wait for Prime Day to start saving on top-rated gear.

Shop golf deals at Amazon Will golf equipment be on sale for Prime Day 2024?

While Amazon hasn't revealed exactly what will be on sale just yet, we expect tons of unmissable deals on golf equipment this year. With the retailer slashing prices on thousands of popular items across the site, we doubt they'd leave their golf-obsessed shoppers hanging.

With that said, the best Amazon Prime Day deals will be available to members only. So if you haven't joined yet, make sure to sign up for Amazon Prime now. That way, you'll be ready to start shopping the second the first batch of deals drops.

Right now is a great time to join because Amazon is offering three months of Prime for just $7.49 per month (reduced from $14.99 per month).

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Thinking about becoming an Amazon Prime member? We've got all your Prime Day 2024 questions answered, with info on key dates, early Amazon Prime Day deals you can shop right now and what you need to know to get the best prices on home, fitness gear, tech and more on Amazon.

Best deals on golf clubs you don't have to wait for Prime Day to shop

Save on a golfer's most important purchase with these major deals on best-in-class golf clubs from Callaway and Cobra ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024.

Get a complete set of golf clubs for $300: Callaway Strata golf club set Amazon

The 9-piece Callaway Strata golf club set includes a driver, hybrid, 7- through 9-irons, sand wedge, putter and a durable Callaway golf stand bag. Featuring titanium heads designed for forgiveness and control, these are the best golf clubs for casual players or beginners.

Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, you can get the 9-piece set for just $300 (reduced from $350).

$300 at Amazon Callaway's best women's golf clubs are on sale: Callaway Reva Amazon

The 11-piece set includes 10 clubs and a durable cart bag so you can have everything you need to get started. The 10 clubs included in this set are a driver, 3-wood, 5 and 6 hybrids, 7-9 irons, pitching and sand wedge and a putter. With graphite shafts and soft grips, these lightweight clubs are designed to make swinging as effortless as possible.

Get these women's golf clubs while they're on sale at Amazon for $1,070 (reduced from $1,300).

$1,070 at Amazon Over $150 off premium golf irons: Cobra Golf Air-X 2 iron set Amazon

With graphite shafts and overall lightweight construction, this Cobra Air-X 2 iron set is built for speed. That means easy swinging with less drag and heel-biased weighting that makes for easier launches. The easy-to-swing set is also optimized to be more forgiving so you can still get speed, distance and accuracy on mishits.

That forgiveness is possible thanks to innovative design features like the signature H.O.T. Face design on the driver which adds 15 zones of variable thickness designed to produce faster ball speeds across a wider portion of the face.

Get a premium set that includes 5- through 9- irons as well as a pitching wedge and gap wedge for just $542 (reduced from $699).

$542 at Amazon Top deals on golf balls at Amazon

It's a great time to stock up on new golf balls with these great Amazon deals we found on tour-ready golf balls from Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade and more.

20% off a dozen Titleist TruFeel golf balls Amazon

With a large, soft core and a thinner shell featuring a 376-dimple design, the Titleist TruFeel golf balls are built for distance and control. Reviewers love the feel of Titleist's softest golf ball as well as its ability to travel far and straight.

Right now, you can get a 12-pack of the popular Titleist golf balls for 20% off at Amazon. Regularly $25, the balls are available right now for just $20.

$20 at Amazon Get a dozen Bridgestone Tour B RX golf balls for 26% off Amazon

The Bridgestone Tour B RX golf ball was designed specifically for golfers with mid-range swing speeds. A soft and responsive core helps generate higher speeds while the urethane cover and specialized dimple pattern keep the ball stable and provide better control. 

Ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024, you can save 26% on a 12-pack of these tour-ready Bridgestone golf balls. Get the box for $37 instead of $50.

$37 at Amazon Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls ($43) Amazon

At Amazon, Callaway's Chrome Soft golf ball is now $43 for a box of 12, reduced from $50. With Callaway's softest urethane golf ball, you can expect a soft feel and excellent short-game control along with long distance and low spin off the tee. This ball delivers serious control for great shots around the green.

$43 at Amazon Taylormade 2021 TP5 golf balls ($40) Amazon

A more reactive ball designed for increased speed, the TaylorMade 2021 TP5 golf ball features next-level aerodynamics for an enhanced carry. These golf balls are available at Amazon for $40 (reduced from $45). Each pack contains 12 balls.

$40 at Amazon Amazon's best deals on golf bags you can shop right now

Keep your new golf clubs safe and accessible by snagging some of the best golf bags at the best prices we've seen all year.

$30 off a golf bag with an ice-cold cooler: Bag Boy Chiller Amazon

The Bag Boy Chiller hybrid stand bag keeps you organized and hydrated on the course, no matter how you're hauling the bag. When carrying, an ergonomic shoulder strap and padding along the bag to protect your hips will keep you comfortable. When carting, Bag Boy's patented bag-to-cart attachment system holds it securely in place while the easy-grip handle at the top makes it easy to lift in and out as needed.

But what really stands out about this hybrid golf bag is the beverage cooler. The spacious cooler bag can fit a six-pack and the insulation is thick enough to keep it chilled through all 18 holes. The best part: The cooler is removable, so you can easily clean it after use.

Get the cooler-equipped hybrid golf bag while it's on sale at Amazon for just $191 (reduced from $220).

$191 at Amazon Get a top-rated golf bag for under $100: Izzo Ultra-Lite golf stand bag Amazon

The Izzo Golf Ultra-Lite hybrid golf bag weighs just 3.2 pounds, comes with two padded straps to carry on your shoulders, and includes enough pockets for all those extras you need while you're out golfing on the green. When you're not hoofing it, use the convenient and durable handle for lifting this golf bag in and out of the cart.

A great deal at its regular price of $130, this golf bag is a steal while it's on sale at Amazon for just $73.

$73 at Amazon Top deals on golf tech at Amazon right now

Some of the deepest discounts on Amazon ahead of Prime Day are on top-of-the-line golf tech, including CBS Sports Essentials readers' favorite Callaway rangefinder and Garmin's most powerful golf watch.

40% off the Callaway 300 Pro slope rangefinder Amazon

This 4.7-star rated Callaway Golf 300 Pro slope golf rangefinder is from one of golf's top brands and features 6x magnification for a range of 5-1,000 yards and pin-locking technology that works from up to 300 yards away. It measures incline and decline to calculate slope-adjusted distance.

Regularly listed at $300, the popular Callaway golf rangefinder is on sale for just $180 right now.

$180 at Amazon Save $65 on the Garmin Approach S70 golf watch Amazon

The Garmin Approach S70 is a golfer's best friend, with cool features like a virtual caddie that suggests clubs based on wind and performance and preloaded maps of over 43,000 golf courses around the world. Even cooler, the watch can automatically detect which course you're on and download the latest map to your watch. So you won't have to waste a second searching through the database for the right map.

Off the course, it's also a fully functional smartwatch with text and email alerts, Garmin Pay, health monitoring, activity tracking, sleep tracking and more. For the golfer who also has a life off the course (we've heard they exist), this is the golf watch that does it all.

Ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024, the retailer is offering the powerful Garmin golf watch for just $635 (reduced from $700).

$635 at Amazon A top-rated launch monitor for 30% off: FlightScope Mevo Amazon

FlightScope's 4.2-star rated launch monitor is lightweight and portable, allowing you to get feedback on your game anywhere you go. We like the eight-hour battery life which lasts a full day and then some on the course. A highlight here are the PGA and LPGA challenges, which keep you on your toes and up your game.

Right now, it's 30% off at Amazon. Get the popular launch monitor for just $349 (reduced from $499).

$349 at Amazon Redtiger golf rangefinder ($60 off) Amazon

Featuring a range of up to 1,200 yards, slope switching and 7x magnification, the Redtiger Golf rangefinder is an affordable device with all the features of a pricier model.

The Amazon best seller is currently on deep discount at Amazon. Regularly priced at $160, it's on sale for $110. Make sure to clip the digital coupon to take an extra $10 off of the price. That brings the price of this 4.4-star rated rangefinder to just $100.

$100 at Amazon $20 off the Shot Scope G5 golf watch Amazon

The Shot Scope G5 is the best golf watch you'll find under $150. It's lightweight, easy to navigate and packs just enough features to help golfers improve their game. More than 36,000 golf course maps are preloaded on the watch.

During the game, you'll get an on-wrist scorecard and detailed shot tracking so you'll have all the data you need for a post-mortem after the game. You'll also be able to see hazard information, distance and other essential data to help you plan your shot.

The already budget-friendly golf watch is on sale at Amazon for $130 (reduced from $150).

$130 at Amazon

Becoming More Aggressive At Bat, Rutschman Took His Offense To A Higher Gear

Orioles' catcher Adley Rutschman was a Silver Slugger winner at the end of the 2023 season. One where he finished with 20 homers and 80 RBIs. But this season his production has gotten better and he's on pace for 28 homers and 107 RBIs.

He has elevated his slugging and OPS production even as his walk rate came down. Earlier this year it was way down. He's started to draw more walks recently and maybe that is a result of pitchers be more careful with a hitter who had an OPS of .806 in 2022 and .809 in 2023 and that is now .820. His slugging percentage this season is .470 after it was .445 in 2022 and .435 last year.

To simplify it, Rutschman has been more aggressive at bat this year and his walk rate early on dropped big time. But it's climbing back up now, and he is showing all his talents as a hitter with recent games of two homers and another with five hits.

He is seeing fewer pitches per plate appearance and his walk rate, which was 13.8 in 2022 and 13.4 last year is now 7.4. That walk rate was lower than that earlier this year, but Rutschman, who has walked 25 times this year, has drawn 11 of those in the last 14 games, a span where his on-base percentage is .394.

"I don't think there was any specific decree to Adley, 'we need you to do more.' That is pretty tough to ask a guy who just won a Silver Slugger to do more," O's offensive strategy coach Cody Asche said on Sunday. "It was kind of the way the season started (with less walks). Guys do things different for one reason or another, you know, maybe you see guys are attacking you differently and that's just the way things go.

"He has a lot on his plate. He is a top-tier catcher. Just a lot to handle. I fully expect Adley to just be a very productive player whether it's a low walk-rate, high slug or lower slug and high walk rate. He is going to find a way to OPS .800 to .900. Be in the conversation to win a Silver Slugger. Be a top WAR catcher. Handle our staff and that is what we signed up for."

Rutschman's hard-hit rate – the percentage of balls in play hit 95 mph or more – is up with those slugging and OPS numbers. That rate was 36.8 in 2022, 38.4 last year and is 43.0 now.

I asked Asche if he would rather see a player with a strong walk rate or someone with a good OPS. He said with Rutschman he gets both. A hitter that will take the walks when presented but can slug the team to wins and attack early in the count if he gets the right pitch to drive.

"'ll take a guy that can do both. I'll take Adley at his best where he hits two homers in a game against the Blue Jays and can kind of take over and win you a game that way. Or I'll take Adley from the other night, with five hits and then started the next game with two walks. Whatever is asked of him, he can do that. And so I'll take that, I would never want to keyhole a guy with that kind of talent into just being one way," said Asche.

Last night, a 4-2 O's win over Cleveland, was a slow game for Rutschman at the plate. He went 0-for-3 with a walk. But in 24 games in June, he is batting .299/.384/.464/.848 with four doubles, four homers and 16 RBIs.

As play began last night here is where Rutschman ranked in some AL stats: He was fourth in hits (93), tied for fifth in average (.300), tied for sixth in RBIs (53) and ninth in total bases (147).

He is the leading vote getter for the AL All-Star game at the catcher spot and seems on his way to a second straight Silver Slugger Award. He might get both honors, no matter how many walks he draws this year.

Speaking of slugging: The O's slugged three homers last night as they beat Cleveland to end their five-game losing streak. Gunnar Henderson hit No. 26, Cedric Mullins No. 8 and Ryan O'Hearn No. 10. The Orioles have seven players with 10 or more homers, the most in MLB.

Baltimore is now 34-6 when hitting multiple homers and 18-5 when hitting three. Last night was the 28th time O's pitchers have allowed two runs or less and they are 27-1 in those games. 

The Orioles are 50-30 at the 80-game mark and reach the halfway point of the 162-game regular season with tonight's game.

After all the fan angst over the losing streak, consider these records since June 15:

* The Yankees are 2-8 with a minus 37 run differential and 7.24 ERA.

* The Orioles are 5-6 with a plus 5 run differential and 5.34 ERA.

On June 14, the Orioles were 3.5 games out of first place. After another Yankees loss to the Mets last night, this one by 12-2, the O's trail the Yankees by one game for the division lead. 

Trinity Holds Softball Awards Program And Banquet On Tuesday

Receiving awards at the Trinity Lutheran softball banquet are, from left, Front; Dianna Munoz, Morgan Brewer, Olivia Cain, and Addison Keaton. Back; Emmy Warren, Marci Leinart, Cami Keaton, and Brooklyn Whipker.

The Trinity Lutheran Lady Cougars softball team took a look back on their 2023-24 season Tuesday evening during the annual awards program and banquet in the school cafeteria.

The event followed Olivia Cain's signing to play at Anderson University.

The Cougars compiled a record of 12-13 with an impressive start to the season, but dropped their sectional matchup with Rising Sun 11-0.

Coach Herb Gross spoke about the season for the Lady Cougars.

"We had a red-hot start to the season before the injury bug hit us hard, but we battled to the end finishing with a 12-13 record," Gross said. "A few timely hits and we would have had a better record to finish the season before running into a very good Rising Sun team in the sectional opener."

Trinity scored more than 10 runs on seven separate occasions this year; South Decatur, Jac-Cen-Del, Southwestern (Hanover), Batesville, Switzerland County, South Ripley and New Washington.

The team awards from the season were announced.

Cain took home the most valuable player honors after her monster season. Dianna Munoz and Morgan Brewer both received the Cougar Award and Emerson Warren won the most improved award.

Cami Keaton won the junior varsity most valuable player award, while Brooklyn Whipker won the most improved honors. Marci Leinart won the Cugar Award for the junior varsity team..

Cain, Munoz, Brewer and Addison Keaton all graduated from high school and received senior awards.

Cain had a productive year at the plate, hitting .390 with 30 hits, three doubles and 19 RBIs and scoring 18 runs for the Cougars.

Munoz hit .291 with 16 hits, scoring 11 runs and driving in nine RBIs. Brewer hit .250 with 13 hits, a double, three triples, a home run and seven RBIs. Keaton hit .318 with seven hits, two doubles and seven RBIs.

Coach Gross spoke about the group of four seniors.

"We are really going to miss our four senior starters, not only for their contributions on the field but their leadership in the dugout and at practice," he said. "They were all leaders this season and I am so proud of all of their accomplishments."

The team returns all of its pitching and six varsity starters for 2025. Gross is excited about the group of returning athletes coming back next season.

"I am super excited about our returning players with all of our pitching coming back along with six starters returning to the lineup," Gross said. "We were fortunate enough to have 19 players this season with the majority coming back with a lot of varsity experience under their belts. I am truly looking forward to an exciting softball season in 2025."

It was also announced that former Trinity star player Genesis Munoz will be taking over Trinity middle school softball program this upcoming season.

Munoz knows a thing or two about the game, considering she was a three-time Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference first-team selection at Franklin University. She also was the 2021 Tribune Softball Player of The Year and a 2021 Indiana All-Star, along with being named most valuable player the Indiana All-Star Classic in 2021.

The team will now gear up for their 2024-25 season.

Awards

Most valuable player: Olivia Cain

Co-Cougar award: Dianna Munoz, Morgan Brewer

Most improved: Emerson Warren

Junior varsity awards

Most valuable player: Cami Keaton

Most improved: Brooklyn Whipker

Cougar Award: Marci Leinart

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