Justin Hicks, PGA Teaching Professional at Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla., is tied for sixth place and leads 10 Corebridge Financial Team Members into the weekend at the 86th Senior PGA Championship at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla. Competing in his first Senior PGA Championship, Hicks opened round one with a 3-under 69, well positioned on the leaderboard and three-strokes off the lead. He continued his good play with a hot start to the second round on Friday.

The American Junior Golf Association continues Season 3 of the Golf’s Next GEN podcast with Episode 3 featuring Michelle Wie West, major champion and one of the game’s most influential voices. In the episode, Wie West reflects on her return to competition at the U.S. Women’s Open and Mizuho Americas Open, where she will also serve as player host, highlighting a significant moment in her continued impact on the sport.

England’s Charley Hull, who reached a career high ranking of No.3 on the Rolex Rankings in February, the highest ever achieved by a British player, has confirmed she will play at the 2026 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open taking place at Dundonald Links, July 23-26. Having recently celebrated her 30^th birthday, Hull is currently ranked No.4, and has already been in the winner’s circle this year, winning the PIF Saudi Ladies International in February. This will be Hull’s 10^th appearance in the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open.

After tabulating the votes cast by the Ben Hogan Award’s Selection Committee, the 10 semifinalists for the 2026 Ben Hogan Award presented by Baird have been selected. The 2026 semifinalists are Mahanth Chirravuri of Pepperdine, Oklahoma’s Ryder Cowan, Ethan Fang of Oklahoma State, Arizona’s Filip Jakubcik, Ben James of Virginia, Auburn’s Jackson Koivun, Christiaan Maas of Texas, Oklahoma State’s Preston Stout, Harry Takis of San Diego State and Florida State’s Tyler Weaver.

Golf participation is at its highest level in nearly 20 years, but the biggest story may be the millions of Americans who haven’t played yet — and say they want to. New NGF research reveals why latent demand is still surging, what’s pulling people into the game, and where the industry’s greatest growth opportunity lies. READ MORE

Adidas has expanded its golf apparel lineup with the introduction of the Ultimate365+ Short, a technologically advanced performance piece designed for comfort and mobility on the course. Despite its clean, understated look, the short features multiple material innovations to enhance playability throughout a full round. Key features include adidas’ lightweight TWISTWEAVE fabric, engineered for breathability and freedom of movement, along with a 360GRIP waistband that uses nanotechnology to help keep shirts securely in place during motion. Finished with a regular, relaxed fit, the Ultimate365+ Short is built to move naturally with the golfer, reinforcing adidas’ focus on blending modern performance technology with everyday wearability.