BUNCHIES, the golf snack from Hally Leadbetter, today announced its expansion into Golf Galaxy, the country’s leading specialty golf retailer, with its full lineup of clean, functional energy balls now available at every Golf Galaxy location nationwide. The retail expansion marks another major milestone for the fast-growing brand, which launched at the PGA Show earlier this year and has since become one of the most talked about snack brands in golf. The nationwide rollout brings BUNCHIES directly to golfers at all 110 Golf Galaxy locations across the country, giving players easy access to on-course fuel built specifically for the demands of the game

59club has announced the launch of its USA Education & Networking Roadshow, a new series of events designed to bring together Club Managers, Golf Professionals, and hospitality leaders to share knowledge, inspire best practice, and strengthen industry connections. The inaugural event is complimentary, takes place at TPC Sawgrass on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and marks the first stop on what will become an ongoing national roadshow that will visit golf venues across the United States, delivering practical education sessions, expert guest speakers, and valuable networking opportunities.

Spirit Jersey® Golf is excited to announce its participation in the 2026 PGA Buying Summit, taking place July 27–29 in Frisco, Texas. Buyers, golf professionals, golf resort operators, and industry leaders are invited to visit Booth #216 to experience the company’s 2026–2027 collection and discover why Spirit Jersey® Golf has quickly become one of the most talked-about lifestyle brands in the golf industry. The 2026–2027 line features the legendary Spirit Jersey® silhouettes along with an expanded collection of lifestyle apparel designed for today’s golf consumer, pieces that are equally at home on the golf course, around the clubhouse, at the beach, or relaxing after a round.

Abaco Polarized announced today that it will introduce the Abaco Golf Collection at the 2026PGA Buying Summit in Frisco, Texas. The new collection marks Abaco Polarized’s expansion into golf-specific performance eyewear and introduces Made for 72™, a new golf-specific identity that reflects the company’s commitment to designing premium eyewear engineered for the unique visual demands of the game. The Abaco Golf Collection features Adaptive Lens Technology, allowing the lenses to automatically adjust to changing light conditions throughout the round. Whether playing in bright morning sun, through passing cloud cover, or finishing late in the afternoon, the lenses continuously adapt to provide consistent visual performance.

As far as winning professional golf tournaments at TPC Deere Run goes, Marcus Byrd’s name has become as synonymous as anyone who has ever won at the Illinois course. Familiarity with the D.A. Weibring-designed course and his local guest caddie fueled Byrd with yet another happy return to the Quad Cities region, as his 4-under-par 67 in Thursday’s final round of the 2026 APGA (Advocates Professional Golf Association) at TPC Deere Run paced him to a four-stroke victory.

Apes Hill Barbados Sous Chef Lana Murrell captured first place in the Senior Chef category at the 2026 Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Taste of Barbados Competition, one of the island’s premier culinary showcases and a key pathway toward selection for the island’s national culinary team. Her colleague, Aleyanna Garraway, placed third in the Junior Chef category.