NEWS

Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation Honors GCSAA Centennial with $2 Million Donation

The Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation has donated $2 million to the GCSAA Foundation in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). It is the largest single gift in GCSAA Foundation history. With this latest gift, the Melrose Foundation’s total support of GCSAA and its philanthropic organization has reached $5.5 million.

Salem Country Club Selected to Host Three Future USGA Championships

Salem Country Club, in Peabody, Mass., has been selected by the USGA to host three future championships, further strengthening the club’s more than 125-year relationship with the Association. The 2032 U.S. Mid-Amateur, which will mark the 100th anniversary of Salem’s first USGA championship, along with the 2036 U.S. Senior Women’s Open and 2041 U.S. Senior Open, will bring USGA championships back to Salem for the first time since 2017.

 
 

TOURNAMENTS

JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro Returns to Historic Wilshire Country Club in 2027; Entire LPGA Tournament Field to Receive Complimentary Lodging Tournament Week

The world’s best female professional golfers will take center stage in Hollywood next spring when the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro returns to historic Wilshire Country Club, April 12-18, 2027. The 2024 LPGA Tournament of the Year, the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro will feature a field of 144 of the world’s best female professional golfers vying for a share of the $4.75 million purse, one of the largest prize funds on the LPGA Tour schedule outside of major championships.

Baycurrent Classic Victory Headlines Four-Tour Success for Softspikes

Softspikes has maintained its record of a PGA TOUR victory in every week of 2026 after the Baycurrent Classic champion won wearing FootJoy shoes fitted with Tour Flex Pro spikes. Further wins on the DP World Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR Champions completed a four-tour winning weekend.

SuperStroke Congratulates Michael Brennan on Third Career Win at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan

SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, congratulates 24-year-old Leesburg, Virginia native Michael Brennan on earning his third career PGA TOUR victory at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan. Brennan, who plays with a SuperStroke Zenergy 2.0PT putter grip, led the field in Driving Accuracy while making 20 birdies and an eagle over the 72-hole stretch.

 
 

BUSINESS

Community, Competition, and Charity. Pinehurst Names Youth on Course as 2026 Cradle Knockout Charitable Beneficiary

Few places at Pinehurst bring people together quite like The Cradle, especially when the Cradle Knockout is in full swing. That spirit is one reason Pinehurst Resort has named Youth on Course as the charitable beneficiary of the 2026 Cradle Knockout series. In 2026 alone, Youth on Course members have played more than 2,300 rounds at Pinehurst, bringing the lifetime total to more than 15,000 rounds since the partnership began.

Rio Verde Country Club's Andres Ocampo Earns Sommelier Certificate from Court of Master Sommeliers

Rio Verde Country Club Food & Beverage Manager Andres Ocampo has earned the Introductory Sommelier Certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers, one of the most respected organizations in the wine industry. Ocampo passed the examination on Oct. 4, 2026, following four months of dedicated coursework and study. Ocampo began his career at Rio Verde Country Club as a server before advancing into management. Building upon his newly acquired knowledge, Ocampo plans to further develop the Club's wine selection, introducing members to additional varieties and regions from around the world.

 
 

COURSES

Landscapes Golf Management Earns Multi-Year Extension to Operate Former Tour Event Host Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club (Park City, Utah)

Landscapes Golf Management has been granted a multi-year extension to continue operating the private Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club in Park City, Utah, for substantially growing club utilization and bottom line annually. Jeremy Ranch increased revenue and net operating income by 200% and 544%, respectively, the past 13 years buoyed in part by a full slate of programming.

Horseshoe Bay Resort Unveils Big & Bright: A Hill Country Holiday Lineup

Horseshoe Bay Resort, part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes collection, announced its 2026 holiday season, Big & Bright: A Hill Country Holiday. The lineup of events runs from Nov. 28 through New Year’s Eve and includes signature celebrations, live entertainment, family activities and a first-ever holiday pickleball tournament.

 

Territory Manager – Dunlop

Dunlop Sports Americas is hiring a Territory Manager to call on authorized Srixon, Cleveland Golf and ASICS accounts across Central, Northwest and Southern Illinois and Eastern Iowa. The role handles regular sales and service visits, product knowledge seminars and demo or fitting days, while growing sales through approved distribution channels. The position pays $110,000 base plus commission and requires heavy travel. APPLY

Golf Course Superintendent – Colonial Country Club

Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, home of the PGA Tour's Charles Schwab Challenge every year since 1946, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to assist the Director of Agronomy in leading the daily maintenance, conditioning and tournament preparation of its championship course. The course recently reopened following a major restoration by Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner that renewed all turf, irrigation, drainage and a hydronic system supporting the bentgrass greens. The position pays $100,000 to $115,000 per year, and relocation assistance is available. APPLY

Head Golf Course Superintendent – Wyndham Grand Rio Mar

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest, Beach & Golf Resort in Río Grande, Puerto Rico, is hiring a Head Golf Course Superintendent to oversee maintenance of its golf courses and grounds in a warm-weather environment. The role directs turf management, irrigation, equipment and the grounds team, while managing agronomic programs, budgets and environmental compliance. The position pays $90,000 to $105,000 per year. APPLY

Turf Equipment Technician – Michigan Turf Equipment

Michigan Turf Equipment in Ann Arbor is hiring a Turf Equipment Technician to oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair program. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the technician will repair failing equipment, keep records of parts, labor and costs for each piece of equipment, and order the parts and supplies needed for service. The position pays $55,000 to $60,000 per year. APPLY