Tag Archives: Miguel Ángel Jiménez

June 19, 2025 – Newton Golf Company, a technology-forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products — including putters, golf shafts, golf grips, and other golf-related accessories — has announced that Miguel Ángel Jiménez, one of the most accomplished players on the PGA Tour champions, has officially signed with the brand and will play its shaft technology moving forward.

The multi-time Tour winner validated the partnership immediately by capturing a victory at the Principal Charity Classic using the Newton Fast Motion shaft, introduced in April 2025.

Jimenéz secured his 16^th PGA TOUR Champions title with a birdie on the first sudden-death playoff hole, marking the second professional Tour win for the Newton Motion shaft brand.

His powerful performance at the 6,833-yard Wakonda Club course in Des Moines, IA included a 310-yard longest drive and a 298-yard average—highlighting the shaft’s elite blend of stability, straightness and control.

The win also follows Doug Barron’s 2024 major victory at the Regions Tradition, reinforcing Newton’s growing impact across professional tours.

One of the most decorated and charismatic figures in professional golf, Jiménez has tallied 44 global victories across the PGA TOUR Champions, DP World Tour and other international events.

He is a four-time Ryder Cup team member for Europe and remains a dominant force on Tour in 2025, currently leading the PGA TOUR Champions money list.

“We couldn’t be more proud to congratulate Miguel on his win and to see the Newton Fast Motion shaft deliver on a major stage,” said Dr. Greg Campbell, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newton Golf.

“When we set out to create this shaft, our goal was simple: develop technology that truly enhances a golfers’ ability to perform. Seeing world-class players like Miguel trust our shaft technology validates everything we’ve built—and it’s only the beginning.”

The Fast Motion shaft has already proven itself on Tour, with eight professionals – who have a combined nine major championships in their careers – putting it into play across the PGA TOUR Champions and LPGA Tour. Overall, 40 professionals on these tours are gaming Newton Motion shafts.

Building on the four key innovations of the Newton Motion shaft—including Elongated Bend Profile, Kinetic Energy Storage, Symmetry 360 Construction, and Variable Bend Profile—the Newton Fast Motion series caters specifically to players who demand lighter shafts without compromising stability, straightness, or control.

Light Yet Stable: High-Modulus Toray Carbon Fibers

The Newton Fast Motion shafts are constructed with advanced high-modulus Toray carbon fibers, known for their superior strength-to- weight ratio.

This design reduces shaft weight by approximately 10 grams compared to the Motion series, enabling faster swing speeds while maintaining tight dispersion, exceptional straightness, and stability.

Players can feel the shaft load naturally during the swing. This makes it easier to time and sequence the motion for more consistent strikes.

“Roughly 30–40% of driver shafts in Regular and Stiff flexes fall under the 55-gram weight category, serving golfers who seek added swing speed without losing control,” added Dr. Greg Campbell.

“This new line reflects our commitment to supporting the growing market segment of golfers seeking additional swing speed by utilizing lighter driver shafts.”

Distinctive Design: Red-to-Gold Finish That Changes Under Sunlight

The Newton Fast Motion series features a striking red-to-gold finish that shifts color under sunlight. Every shaft is Made in the U.S.A. at Newton Golf’s St. Joseph, Missouri facility, enabling tight quality control and supporting growing demand from club fitters, retailers, and international distributors.

A Lighter Shaft Powered by Newton’s Four Core Technologies

Elongated Bend Profile – Optimized for fairway wood lengths, the Fast Motion shaft flexes across its full length—from grip to tip— delivering improved clubhead speed.

Kinetic Energy Storage Optimization – Proprietary construction enables efficient energy storage during the swing and controlled release at impact for a significant boost in exit velocity.

Symmetry 360 Construction – This design eliminates shaft spine, providing consistent flex regardless of clocking position— critical for adjustable drivers and fairway woods.

Variable Bend Profile – Each flex is tuned based on swing speed rather than age or Slower swings benefit from greater flex and torque, while faster swings require the opposite.

Additionally, the Newton Fast Motion shaft replaces traditional flex labels (Ladies, Senior, Stiff, etc.) with Newton’s proprietary DOT system. Ranging from one to seven dots, the system enables precise matching of shaft performance to individual swing profiles—allowing fitters to fine-tune performance more intuitively than legacy flex categories.

With demand for lightweight performance shafts growing—particularly among club fitters and moderate swing speed players—Newton Golf believes the Fast Motion series is well-positioned to drive continued growth and brand momentum throughout 2025 and beyond.

Golf Courses and resorts, Golf Turism

Costa Navarino – Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am concludes a golf year to remember at the Greek resort

6 December, 2022 REDACCIÓN

December 6, 2022 – Professionals and amateurs from around the golfing world joined José María Olazábal, the two-time Masters champion, in the inaugural Olazábal & Friends Charity Pro-Am that took place from November 24-27 at Costa Navarino. The pro-am brought the destination’s golfing season to a fitting finale of an exciting year, during which it was named as the ‘World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination’ at the 2022 World Golf Awards.

Global golf icon Miguel Ángel Jiménez, the winner of 34 titles worldwide and who has appeared in four Ryder Cups, was among the players who joined the three days of the premium golfing event at the Mediterranean’s prime sustainable destination.

Amateurs had the exclusive opportunity to join Olazábal and his professional friends in an up-close and intimate experience, playing at Costa Navarino’s two new courses at Navarino Hills, which were designed by him and opened last February.

Featuring 14 teams, with each team comprising one professional and three amateurs, the pro-am included a practice round and two separate 18-hole competitions on the world’s first International Olympic Academy Golf Course – voted the ‘World’s Best New Golf Course’ at the 2022 World Golf Awards – and The Hills Course.

The impressive line-up of professionals featured the winners of a combined total of 68 European Tour titles including Spain’s Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño, Santiago Luna and José Manuel Lara; Emanuele Canonica from Italy; France’s Christian Cevaer; 2021 Senior Open champion Stephen Dodd and Welsh compatriot Phillip Price, a member of Europe’s victorious 2002 Ryder Cup side.

Olazábal took the top spot in a head-to-head team competition with Jiménez with a winning score of -59, while Lara claimed the top honours in the individual professional competition ahead of Portugal’s Ricardo Santos and Lorenzo Gagli from Italy with a 36-hole total of four-under-par.

Olazábal said: “Our goal was to raise money for children in need and at the same time offer our guests a great time. I am so happy we achieved that and I would like to thank the Costa Navarino team and also my dear friend Miguel Ángel Jiménez and our fellow pros for helping us deliver a successful premiere. We cant wait to return again in 2023. Thank you all for your generosity.“

Jiménez said: “When José María calls, you know it is going to be something special. It truly was – a spectacular region, great golf courses, amazing guests, perfect organisation and all this for a good cause. Congratulations to all involved. My wife, Susanne, and I loved our time here and we already look forward to coming back to Costa Navarino.“

Social events including two dinners, a prize-giving lunch and post-event party and a golf clinic with Jiménez were also part of the event, with all proceeds being donated to Sport Mundi, the Spanish non-profit organisation chaired by José María Olazábal, which supports children in need.

In addition, the tournament supported the “Clean Messinia” initiative, led by the Captain Vassilis & Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation and Costa Navarino, which aims to support and engage the local communities in a more sustainable way of waste management.

Designers, Golf Courses and resorts, Training

Las Colinas Golf – Jimenez’s design of the stunning Short Game Facility, unveiled to the world

6 October, 2017 REDACCIÓN

October 6, 2017 – Golfing legend and 21-time European Tour winner Miguel Ángel Jiménez took time out from his busy schedule this week to officially unveil the stunning ’Las Colinas Short Game Facility designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez’.

The world-class conditioned Short Game Facility, which is spread across 5,000 sq. metres at Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, in Alicante (Spain), was declared officially open by its designer after months of close collaboration with the Las Colinas management team. At the picture, Jiménez with Cristóbal Guerrero, Managing Director of Las Colinas Golf & Country Club.

Boasting spacious Bermuda grass playing areas and an immaculate 680 sq. meter green with lush Bent grass, the Las Colinas Short Game Facility designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez will now be open to visiting golfers and Pro Groups looking to fine tune their game whilst staying at the resort.

“I’m incredibly proud to open the Las Colinas Short Game Facility and have been extremely impressed with the pristine conditioning of the whole area,” said Miguel Angel Jiménez. “It’s been really exciting watching how the project has developed since we started work earlier this year and I now look forward to seeing golfers from all around the world enjoying a world-class facility.

“It was crucial the facility offered the very best in standards because I know from visiting Las Colinas that the whole resort demands that level of quality,” added Miguel Ángel Jiménez, who spoke at a press conference staged at Las Colinas Golf & Country Club. “I’d like to congratulate everyone at Las Colinas who has worked so hard to get to where we are today.”

The Las Colinas Short Game Facility designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez also incorporates two large practice bunkers and allows golfers to practice their full short game repertoire over a 75-yard distance. Positioned just over 100 metres from the range at Las Colinas, the Troon-conditioned facility is perfectly located for those looking to improve their short game.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to open this fantastic facility on what is a really special day in the history of Las Colinas Golf & Country Club,” said the resort’s Director of Golf & Operations, Sean Corte-Real. “It’s been a pleasure to work with Miguel on this project and we’re delighted with the final product. The conditioning of the facility is in keeping with the ‘World Apart’ experience we aim to deliver – on and off course – to every person visiting Las Colinas.”

Regarded as one of the best modern golf courses in Europe, Las Colinas Golf & Country Club’s Par 71 18-hole layout has built a world-class reputation for its year-round Championship-ready conditioning. Designed for players of all levels by renowned architect Cabell B. Robinson, the golf course blends naturally into the surrounding landscape, running through valleys between the hills to deliver a truly captivating and unforgettable experience for golfers of all abilities.

Golf Courses and resorts

Las Colinas Golf – Miguel Angel Jiménez to design new short game facility

9 June, 2017 REDACCIÓN

June 9, 2017 – Las Colinas Golf & Country Club has joined forces with one of the most iconic names in golf to open the brand new ‘Las Colinas Short Game Facility designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez.’

After making an initial site visit earlier this year, Ryder Cup legend and 21-time European Tour winner Miguel Ángel Jiménez will take time out from his busy schedule to head to Las Colinas, near Alicante, later in 2017, to oversee the design and construction of the new short game facility.

Set to be built within 200 metres from the driving range and 300 metres from the stunning clubhouse at Las Colinas, the Las Colinas Short Game Facility designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez promises to be one of the best short game tuition layouts in Europe.

“Las Colinas Golf & Country Club is very quickly establishing a reputation as one of the best new golf developments in Europe, winning many awards already and also being selected by the European Tour as a Qualifying School location,” said Miguel Ángel Jiménez. “And so you can imagine I was extremely honoured to be asked by the Owners of the Club to design a short game area and very happy to put my name to the new practice facility.

“Work is already under way and I look forward to watching the development progress over the coming months and to opening the Las Colinas Short Game Facility in the Autumn,” added Jiménez. “I hope that players of all abilities will enjoy the new practice area.”

In designing the short game facility, Jiménez – who remains one of the most popular players in the sport – will work closely with the management team at Las Colinas, including the resort’s Director of Golf & Operations, Sean Corte-Real.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be working with Miguel on our new Short Game Facility and can’t wait to start fine-tuning the layout with him,” said Sean Corte-Real. “Miguel’s name carries massive weight right across the world and his knowledge on golf will be invaluable in designing a short game facility that can cater for the very best players in the world.

“At Las Colinas, we promise all visitors an experience that is ‘A World Apart’ and the introduction of the Las Colinas Short Game Facility designed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez promises to add to that experience even more,” added Corte-Real. “Once opened, all golfers course blends naturally into the surrounding landscape, running through valleys between the hills to deliver a truly captivating and unforgettable experience for golfers of all abilities”.

As well as being named Spain’s Best Golf Course for the second year running at the 2016 World Golf Awards, Las Colinas Golf & Country Club was also chosen as Spain’s Leading Villa Resort for the second consecutive time at the 2016 World Travel Awards.

Later this year, Las Colinas will once again welcome some of the future stars of tomorrow as the resort plays host to the European Tour Qualifying School 2^nd Stage.

Challenge Tour, Srixon

Srixon – Miguel Ángel Jimenez uses new Z-STAR golf ball to repeat at Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic

7 April, 2017 REDACCIÓN

April 7, 2017 – Srixon congratulates Miguel Ángel Jiménez for his playoff victory in the PGA Tour Champions Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, held at Fallen Oak in Biloxi, Mississippi, over the weekend. Jiménez, a 53-year-old Spaniard who won the same event in 2016, recorded a birdie on the first sudden-death hole, the par-4 18th, to clinch victory after finishing regulation tied at 13-under par.

“I feel very nice. I feel I’m playing very well,” said Miguel Ángel Jiménez, now a four-time PGA Tour Champions winner. “When I make birdies I feel like I can win the tournament. Then just keep playing well, make a couple more birdies. I’m happy to defend the way I defended, yes.”

Jiménez, who owns 11 top-3 finishes in 25 career PGA Tour Champions starts, recently switched to the new, fifth-generation Z-STAR golf ball. He trusted its impressive high-launch, low-spin performance to lead the field with 86 percent of fairways hit for the week, missing only 6 fairways in 42 holes. The 21-time European Tour winner also tied for ninth in greens hit in regulation (43/54, 80 percent).

The new Srixon Z-STAR features an array of innovations designed to maximize performance on every shot, including the new Spin Skin coating, 338 Speed Dimple pattern and the Energetic Gradient Growth core.

The Spanish player also wears a Srixon Z-STAR Premium Cabretta Leather golf glove.

Golf Balls, Srixon

Srixon – Z-STAR Series campaign, in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK

19 February, 2017 REDACCIÓN

February 19, 2017 – Srixon Sports Europe is introducing the latest and significantly improved models to its iconic Z-STAR series golf balls with an original campaign in the United Kingdom. Just when the all-new, 5th generation Srixon Z-STAR and Srixon Z-STAR XV, promising golfers more distance, more spin and more consistency in the wind, are arriving to the golf stores.

To celebrate the launch of the new Z-STAR Series, Srixon has also confirmed a new partnership with Prostate Cancer UK that see the delivery of limited edition 15 ball ‘Z-STAR / Z-STAR XV Bonus Packs’. Supporting the campaign there are brand ambassadors on Tour like Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Joel Stalter, Ricardo Gouveia, Jaco van Zyl or Ryan Fox. These special packs will also include an additional free sleeve of the new Z-STAR / Z-STAR XV decorated with the iconic Prostate Cancer UK logo, giving golfers the chance to get even more experience of playing Srixon’s premium ball.

Srixon will also donate £1.50 for every dozen golf balls sold at trade to Prostate Cancer UK, helping to raise vital funds and awareness of the life-threatening male-specific disease.

Testament to the sheer quality its all-round feel and performance, the new Srixon Z-STAR balls are already being used by numerous Srixon tour professionals, including Hideki Matsuyama, who put the ball in play and promptly went on his amazing end of year streak, amassing 4 victories and a second place in 5 events!

“This is a truly reliable ball that delivers more distance than anything I have ever used before, and it has more responsive feel at impact. Playing on the PGA Tour, I need a ball, which stops on the green with irons, so I’m very satisfied with the new Z-STAR creating the optimal spin. It also has more spin and better feel around the green, and has more consistent spin especially from the rough, so I’m amazed with these significant improvements,” says Hideki Matsuyama.

Golf Apparel

Bobby Jones – Jimenez wins in style at Champions Tour season-opener

28 January, 2015 REDACCIÓN

January 28, 2015 – The newest Bobby Jones tour team member, Miguel Angel Jimenez, made his 2015 Champions Tour debut in Bobby Jones apparel, a memorable one, birdieing 6 of his final 9 holes to win the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai Golf Club on Sunday. The victory gave “The Mechanic” his second title in three Champions Tour career starts, and it continued Bobby Jones’ momentum coming off of a successful 2015 PGA Merchandise Show, where the Jimenez signing and Fall 15 collection unveiling created tremendous buzz among attendees.

Miguel Angel Jimenez, who now has 23 international victories to his credit, earned $309,000 to start his season and jumped out to an early lead in the season-long Charles Schwab Cup points race. For the week, Jimenez finished 17-under par, recording a field-best 21 birdies at Hualalai in Bobby Jones Supreme Cotton Polos. Bobby Jones Supreme Cotton Polos feature 120’s/2 100% Pima gassed cotton interlock construction for unrivaled premium comfort on and off the course.

“What a great way to start the year and our relationship with Miguel,” said Andy Bell, President and CEO of Jones Global Sports. “Mr. Jones once said ‘the most acute, and yet most satisfying recollections I have are of tournaments won by triumphs over my own mistakes and by crucial strokes played with imagination and precision when anything ordinary would not have succeeded.’”

“As I watched Miguel rally after the double bogey, I couldn’t help but think that he was following this same script. When the tournament was on the line and competition heated up, Miguel played some of his best golf and stayed cool under pressure. We’d like to think that our Supreme Cotton shirt played some small part in the victory… if nothing else, it was victory with great style…classic Jimenez.”

For more than a quarter century, Bobby Jones has provided luxury men’s and women’s sportswear, including polo shirts, woven shirts, shorts, slacks and sweaters/knits to demanding consumers looking to exude a classy, cool confidence on and off the course. The Bobby Jones brand can be found at the finest golf clubs, resorts and haberdasheries in the world.

Pictures: Paul Severn.

More information at www.bobbyjones.com.

DP World Tour

Miguel Angel Jiménez becomes Brand Ambassador for Mitsubishi Electric

18 January, 2015 REDACCIÓN

January 19, 2015 – Mitsubishi Electric has announced its first global, corporate, player sponsorship with the signing of PGA Tour, European Tour and Champions Tour golfer, Miguel Ángel Jiménez as its brand ambassador.

As part of the agreement, Jiménez, currently the 39th ranked player in the Official World Golf Ranking, is wearing the Mitsubishi Electric corporate logo on his golf shirts. He’ll wear the logo for the first time in the United States at the 2015 Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., a corporate sponsor of the PGA Tour and Champions Tour since 2007, is title sponsor of this annual, season-opening Champions Tour event each January.

A global engineering and manufacturing company with major offices in Europe, Asia, China, the U.S. and Japan, Mitsubishi Electric is proud to align itself with Jiménez and have him represent the company while expanding its support of golf around the world. Jiménez has a global presence, and his highly recognizable personality matches Mitsubishi Electric’s objective to continually improve by applying both creativity and discipline to all aspects of its business.

“Miguel Angel Jiménez embodies our goal to always strive to achieve ‘something better’ as we continue to innovate and grow,” noted Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. president and CEO, Kiyoshi Furukawa. “We are very pleased to be affiliated with Miguel. His approach to life and each accomplishment demonstrates a passion and commitment we can appreciate and enjoy.”

“We very much look forward to having one of the most distinguishable players around the world represent our brand globally, but particularly at this year’s Nordea Masters (Sweden) and the BMW PGA Championship (United Kingdom), two events we partnered with for the first time last year,” added Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. president and CEO, Kei Uruma.

The sponsorship will promote the Mitsubishi Electric corporate brand worldwide. Mitsubishi Electric will also explore different partner and community engagement opportunities with Jiménez.

DP World Tour, Golf Apparel

Bobby Jones – Miguel Angel Jimenez chooses Bobby Jones as oficial apparel provider

15 January, 2015 REDACCIÓN

January 15, 2015 – Bobby Jones, the leading purveyor of authentic luxury golf products for more than a quarter century, announced yesterday that golf superstar Miguel Angel Jimenez has chosen Bobby Jones as his official apparel partner for 2015. Jimenez, widely hailed by golf fans as “the most interesting man in golf,” will proudly don Bobby Jones Spring 2015 Collection of finely crafted golf attire beginning this week at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.

Jimenez, who is currently ranked 39th in the Official World Golf Rankings and has 22 international victories to his credit, is popular among fans for his tour success, unique persona and modern chic style. As part of the agreement, “The Mechanic” will wear Bobby Jones full range of on-course apparel including the brand’s signature luxurious cotton knit polos, premium sweaters and pants in all professional events in 2015.

“We are very excited to partner with Miguel to become his official apparel provider,” said Andy Bell, President/CEO of Jones Global Sports. “He is easily one of the most recognizable players on Tour because of his unique combination of his intriguing personality and incredible talent. With our continued march towards global expansion of the Bobby Jones brand, there was an easy, natural fit with Miguel. Given his respect for the game and Mr. Jones, we know he will be a great brand ambassador for us throughout the world.”

“I am very excited to become a Brand Ambassador of Bobby Jones,” said Miguel Angel Jimenez. “My key requirement when choosing golf apparel for 2015 was to select the highest quality cotton shirts available. My tournament schedule takes me to many different countries and climates around the world, so it is vital that I feel comfortable at all times on the golf course in order to give me the confidence to both play and look my best. Bobby Jones offers me the best range of apparel to suit all conditions as well as a great selection of styles and colours. I look forward very much to forging this relationship with Jones Global Sports and having the opportunity to proudly represent one of the greatest names our game has ever known.”

For more than a quarter century, Bobby Jones has provided luxury men’s and women’s sportswear, including polo shirts, button downs, shorts, slacks and sweaters/knits to demanding consumers looking to exude a classy, cool confidence on and off the course. The Bobby Jones brand can be found at the finest golf clubs, resorts and haberdasheries in the world.

Picture: Paul Severn.

More information on the Bobby Jones Brand at www.bobbyjones.com.

DP World Tour, Grips

Lamkin Grips – Miguel Angel Jiménez signs as Brand Ambassador of the golf grips

10 January, 2015 REDACCIÓN

January 10, 2015 – Lamkin Corporation – the original manufacturer of premium golf grips – announces the signing of Miguel Angel Jimenez as its newest brand ambassador, he joins an impressive list of top-ranked Tour players who endorse the company’s technologically superior grips.

One of the game’s most popular and engaging figures, Jimenez is currently No. 40 on the Official World Golf Ranking. A 21-time winner on the European Tour, he uses the traditional Perma-Wrap grip – made with a synthetic rubber that is highly regarded for its consistent feel and incredible durability. For more than a decade, Jimenez has relied on a Lamkin wrap-style grip to fuel his performance.

“Miguel is one of those rare athletes who has truly captured the attention of fans based on his incredible play as well as his larger than life personality,” says Bob Lamkin, President and CEO of Lamkin Grips. “He is very discerning about the equipment he uses and has long preferred the performance, style and feel of Lamkin grips.”

As part of the multi-year agreement, the 51-year-old Spaniard will be showcased in Lamkin’s global marketing initiatives and provide player testing and product development feedback.

Offering the widest assortment of performance-enhancing golf grips, Lamkin has been an industry leader for nearly 90 years. The company’s famed products are preferred by PGA Tour players Justin Rose, Keegan Bradley and Brandt Snedeker, as well as the legendary Arnold Palmer and many others.