NEWS

Folds of Honor Sets Another Single-Year Academic Scholarship Distribution Record

Folds of Honor, a foundation that provides academic scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders, announced today that it had distributed over 13,000 educational scholarships valued at nearly $60 million for the 2026-27 academic year. Since its founding in 2007, Folds has provided nearly 86,000 scholarships for nearly $400 million. Looking ahead, 2027 marks Folds of Honor’s 20th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, a goal of 100,000 total scholarships has been established.

Operationally Speaking™ Launches Web-Based Event Planner for Testing Scenarios, Costs and Space Needs

Former USGA championship operations director Frank Bussey has launched the Operationally Speaking™ Event Planner, a web-based platform that allows event professionals to enter key assumptions, compare planning scenarios and see how each choice affects space requirements, estimated total cost, cost per guest and operational guidance long before an event begins. Users can create and name multiple event plans, save them and return later to revise assumptions as attendance forecasts, site conditions, budgets and other event requirements evolve.

 

BUSINESS

Cowboy Country Club Brings Its Western-Meets-Country-Club Style to Retailers on RepSpark

Cowboy Country Club, a premium golf and lifestyle apparel brand that blends Western heritage with classic country club style, has partnered with RepSpark, the golf industry’s leading B2B wholesale e-commerce platform, to grow its retail presence. By joining RepSpark, Cowboy Country Club gives its reps and retail accounts a streamlined, digital-first way to discover, order, and reorder its collection, backed by accurate available inventory. Cowboy Country Club is bringing the pro shop to the public.

November Education with the AGM: Elevating Customer Experiences and Making Smarter Retail Decisions

The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) is bringing golf retail professionals a fresh lineup of educational opportunities this November, with sessions designed to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for growth. This month’s webinars explore how to create standout customer experiences, put retail data and AI to work, establish service standards that drive results, and better understand the numbers behind a successful golf shop. The upcoming webinars are complimentary for AGM members and registration for non-members is available for $25 per session.

Turtleson’s ‘Mystery Box’ Sale Is Back by Popular Demand

Turtleson, creators of premium lifestyle and performance apparel for discerning golfers, announced today the return of its highly anticipated annual $150 mystery box sale. For one weekend only (Oct. 30-Nov. 1), the brand curates mystery boxes containing four signature Turtleson polos that offer shoppers a fresh round of surprise selections at an exceptional value. The promotion, which began in 2018, is one of Turtleson’s most highly anticipated shopping experiences of the year.

The Elite Invitational Selects CAMPUS as Official College Golf Recruiting Partner

The Elite Invitational today announced a new partnership with CAMPUS, the rapidly growing college golf recruiting platform, naming CAMPUS its Official College Golf Recruiting Partner. Through the partnership, Elite Invitational players and followers will gain access to CAMPUS and its suite of recruiting and player development tools, helping junior golfers showcase who they are beyond the leaderboard, connect with college programs, and prepare for the next level.

 

PEOPLE

Georgia Edges Clemson in Captivating Finish in 2026 Kāʻanapali Classic by OUTRIGGER

The No. 12 Georgia Bulldogs outlasted the No. 26 Clemson Tigers by one stroke in a gripping final-round to capture the 2026 Kāʻanapali Classic by OUTRIGGER on Tuesday, earning their first team title in the tournament. Georgia finished at 23-under, edging Clemson at 22-under after the Tigers surged with an 18-under final round. Clemson’s Hampton Roberts and Georgia’s Grayson Wood shared individual medalist honors, each finishing at 11-under in the 54-hole, 125-player field.

Texas Native Nathan Petronzio Defeats John-Baptiste Hakizimana in Sudden-Death Playoff to Win the APGA at Cedar Crest

To say it’s been a good run of late for 24-year-old professional golfer Nathan Petronzio might be an understatement. The past five days have yielded not only his best round ever, but also his first tournament title on the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour. On Tuesday, the Austin, Texas native outlasted fourth-year APGA professional John-Baptiste Hakizimana in a one-hole, sudden-death playoff with a birdie on the par-4 10th hole at Cedar Crest Golf Course to secure a victory in his first APGA Tour event.

 

COURSES

Wild Dunes Resort’s Harbor Course Named Course of the Year by South Carolina Golf Course Owners’ Association

Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt on Isle of Palms, South Carolina, proudly announces its iconic Tom Fazio-designed Harbor Course has been named the South Carolina Golf Course Owners’ Association’s Course of the Year for 2026. Just one year after the course underwent an expansive $9.5 million enhancement project, accolades are pouring in for par-70 course that winds through parkland vistas, native marshlands, and a dramatic Intracoastal Waterway coastline.

PGA TOUR’s VidantaWorld Mexico Open Headlines Live Tournament Coverage on Golf Channel This Week

This week on Golf Channel, the PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall continues with the VidantaWorld Mexico Open, the LPGA Tour Asia swing continues with the Maybank Championship, and the PGA Tour Champions’ Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs continues with the Simmons Bank Championship. Held at VidantaWorld in Vallarta, Mexico, Golf Channel presents live coverage of the event starting at 4 p.m. ET Thursday through Saturday, and at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Colonial Country Club Recognized in 2027-2028 Platinum Clubs of America Election

Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida has been named to the Honorable Mention list in the 2027–2028 Platinum Clubs of America by The Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board, recognizing the club for excellence and as one of the finest private clubs in America. The Platinum Clubs of America election, conducted every two years, honors the top 1% of private clubs across the United States. This year, 321 clubs received recognition, including 150 Platinum Clubs and 171 clubs listed with an Honorable Mention.

 

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