NXXT FALDO JUNIOR TOUR ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BETTINARDI GOLF
- Andrei Rosales
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
Family-owned American club maker brings precision craftsmanship to junior golf's premier competitive circuit
ORLANDO, FL - July 18, 2026 - The NXXT Faldo Junior Tour, the Official North American Tour Partner of the Faldo Series founded by six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo, today announced a presenting sponsorship agreement with Bettinardi Golf for the 2026 season. Bettinardi will serve as the exclusive presenting sponsor of the short game practice area at NXXT Faldo Junior Tour events, branded The Bettinardi Short Game Zone.
The agreement spans eight or more events across the 2026 season and grants Bettinardi category exclusivity in putters and wedges across the tour.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois, Bettinardi Golf is a family-owned manufacturer of precision golf equipment. Built on a commitment to craftsmanship and American manufacturing, Bettinardi designs, mills, and assembles every putter domestically, a standard that extends to its headcovers and metal accessories. The company's forged irons and wedges are designed and assembled in the United States. With a family legacy rooted in feel, precision, and performance, Bettinardi Golf has earned more than 100 professional victories worldwide.
"The short game is where tournaments are won and lost," said Dave Hanley, Chief Commercial Officer of NXXT Golf. "Having Bettinardi, one of the most respected names in precision short game equipment, brings their tools and expertise directly to our players is a significant resource. Our juniors will have hands-on access to equipment trusted by tour professionals worldwide."
Under the agreement, Bettinardi will maintain an active presence at each designated event, with The Bettinardi Short Game Zone serving as a hub for equipment trials, short game education, and player challenges.
"The NXXT Faldo Junior Tour represents the kind of investment we believe in, giving serious junior golfers access to the best short game tools and instruction at a critical stage of their development," said Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. "We're proud to bring Bettinardi's craftsmanship directly to these players and look forward to being part of their journey."
The NXXT Faldo Junior Tour provides a competitive pathway for elite junior players across North America, with a competitive framework shaped by Sir Nick Faldo's philosophy of long-term player development. Division winners at the NXXT Faldo North American Championship at Streamsong advance to the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Laguna Golf Lang Co, Vietnam.
About NXXT Golf
NXXT Golf is a Florida-based competitive golf platform operating the NXXT Women's Pro Tour, the NXXT Faldo Junior Tour, and the NXXT Battle Tour. The platform has hosted more than 600 athletes from 30+ countries and awarded over $600,000 in prize purses. For more information, visit www.nxxtgolf.com.
About Bettinardi Golf
Bettinardi Golf is a family-owned American golf equipment company founded in 1998 by Robert J. Bettinardi and now run alongside his son Sam. The company designs and assembles its putters, wedges, and irons in the United States, with more than 100 professional wins worldwide across the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Korn Ferry Tour. For more information, visit www.bettinardi.com.
Media Contact:
Dave Hanley, Chief Commercial Officer, NXXT Golf
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