The National Golf Foundation (NGF), Greenlight Advisors (GLA) and GolfClubBenchmarks.com (GCB) today announced a strategic industry intelligence partnership designed to expand participation in the 2026 U.S. Golf Study and strengthen the golf industry’s understanding of facility performance through aggregated operating data, research and practical business insights. The collaboration brings together NGF’s industry leadership, research expertise, consulting and advisory capabilities and member network with GolfClubBenchmarks.com’s confidential benchmarking platform and Greenlight Advisors’ business intelligence capabilities.

Branded Bills finished July 76% ahead of the same month last year, extending its hold on the No. 2 position in golf headwear by dollar share and opening clear separation between the brand and the category’s third- and fourth-ranked competitors. The company will keep investing in its design capability, its sales organization, and the service standard that has carried it this far. Chase The Sun.

For Golf & Country, a new brand built at the intersection of the game of golf and American pride, has announced the launch of its signature product: a handcrafted American flag made entirely from upcycled golf equipment. Each flag transforms thirteen retired golf clubs into the stripes and fifty reclaimed golf balls into the stars, giving old gear a striking second life as a one-of-a-kind display piece.

The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, has awarded scholarships for the 2026-27 academic school year to 20 students at eight colleges and universities through the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program. Made possible by the Lundgrens’ generous support, each recipient receives $8,000 to assist their pursuit of PGA of America Membership while enrolled in one of the nation’s 16 accredited PGA Golf Management University Programs.

Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation has provided a $15,000 grant to Audubon International for its Monarchs in the Rough (MITR) program. Audubon International is an environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play. Monarchs in the Rough is a groundbreaking program designed to support the conservation of monarch butterflies by transforming underutilized areas on golf courses into vibrant habitats.

The PGA TOUR Playoffs concludes with the TOUR Championship this week, with the top 30 players in FedExCup points competing at East Lake Golf Club, where the champion will win the FedExCup. The Tour Championship offers an official $40 million purse with $10 million going to the winner.

Following the CPKC Women’s Open, Andrea Lee and Alison Lee have clinched their spots on the 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup Team via the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Andrea held the first of two spots for over two months, while Alison climbed into the second spot following The Standard Portland Classic. Andrea will play in her third Solheim Cup, having previously clinched her spot as an automatic qualifier in both 2023 and 2024.

The PGA of America today announced the roster of 10 PGA of America Golf Professionals who will represent the United States against Great Britain & Ireland in the 32nd PGA Cup. The biennial team competition will be played Oct. 2-4, 2026, at The K Club in County Kildare, Ireland. The U.S. Team was determined through a two-year point system, which included the 2025-26 PGA Professional Championships and 2025-26 PGA Championships. Points qualification concluded with the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Philadelphia, this past May.

Escalante Golf – a boutique owner and operator of luxury golf properties across 17 states – announces a limited release of four newly constructed luxury residences at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. The turnkey homes are located in the Club’s Crosswater Village and part of a highly selective residential release rather than a broad new construction initiative.

Mystic Creek Golf Club in El Dorado, Arkansas recently welcomed Zak Valentine as its new director of golf. Valentine will oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the club’s golf operations for the 18-hole semi–private / daily-fee facility, which Golfweek has named the “Best Course You Can Play in Arkansas” for the past eight years. Valentine started in the golf industry in 1996 and has a diverse background in golf operations, instruction, player development, tournaments/events, merchandising and marketing. 

The Randolph Golf Complex will host the Tucson City Golf Community Swing presented by Troonon Saturday, September 12, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The free event invites the public to experience the recreational and social benefits of the game of golf in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Attendees can participate in a variety of activities, including range sessions, a putting course, five-minute complimentary golf lessons, SNAG Golf for beginners, music, food and beverage specials, lawn games, and more. The event aims to make golf accessible and enjoyable for all community members.

The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) is delighted to announce the latest episode of The Fairway to Retail Success, featuring Steve Risler, Senior Manager of Golf Retail at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run, and recipient of the 2026 AGM Merchandiser of the Year – Resort Category award. As the leader of one of golf’s most iconic destinations, Steve shares the strategies, philosophies, and partnerships that have helped establish Whistling Straits as a benchmark for excellence in golf retail. WATCH

On this episode, Brendan and Ryan are joined by Andres Gonzales, the new UNLV men’s golf head coach. Andres talks about taking the job at his alma mater, how the school is changed, what he brings to the program, the discipline that elite college golfers need on and off the course and so much more. WATCH

Check out the new episode from Be The Right Club Today presented by Makefield Putters. In this episode, Hal and Mark sit down with 1996 US Open Champion Steve Jones to talk about his career on tour, battling through injuries and his Ryder Cup experience in 2004. New episodes come out every Thursday. WATCH