The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) announces its 2026 Board of Directors.The CMAA Board of Directors consists of 13 club management professionals who work together with the Association’s 8,700 members, 38 Chapters, and National Headquarters team to advance the profession. As CMAA nears its Centennial, the Board is dedicated to fostering a thriving club industry by supporting CMAA-educated professionals and guiding the implementation of CMAA’s Strategic Plan.

The Champion Course at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., will host the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches for the 20th time this week, as PGA TOUR stars such as Brooks Kopeka and Shane Lowry tee-it-up. Joe Highsmith earned his first PGA TOUR victory in 2025 at the Cognizant Classic after making the cut on the number and finishing at 19-under to beat Jacob Bridgeman and J.J. Spaun by two strokes.

Turtleson, creators of striking, sophisticated apparel for discerning customers who appreciate exceptional style and wearability, today announced the renewal of its partnership with 59club. The collaboration between U.S.-based Turtleson and internationally renowned 59club reinforces both brands’ shared commitment to elevating service excellence while fueling international growth across key markets.

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz. and the Ak-Chin Indian Community recently began site work on a new 24,000 square-foot clubhouse and event facility with construction set to begin in March. Scheduled to open in spring of 2027, the new building will include a contemporary “food hall”, an enlarged Arroyo Grille, new private dining rooms and a banquet room, a larger golf shop, enhanced kitchen space, a new bridal suite, and an indoor golf simulator room featuring the latest GOLFZON simulator. The simulator room will serve a dual purpose during weddings, converting into a space for groomsmen to gather and relax.

Troon^®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage Westbrook Country Club in Mansfield, Ohio located halfway between Columbus and Cleveland. Troon Privé, the private club division of Troon, will oversee club operations, agronomy, food & beverage, retail, lodging and membership sales and marketing. Originally founded in 1902, Westbrook Country Club features an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course.

PGA Professional Brian Agoncillo from Sherwood Country Club gives a great visual demonstration of how to consistently set up with different clubs. Be sure to check out @TheSCGA on YouTube for more SCGA Swing Tip videos to help with all aspects of your game. WATCH

In this video, Ken Martin, PGA Certified Professional and Golf Program Instructor at Keiser University College of Golf, explains how to curve the golf ball on purpose by understanding spin axis and face-to-path relationship. Using a simple visual setup with a lined golf ball, Ken breaks down why curvature is not caused by sidespin alone, but by the tilt of the spin axis created at impact. He demonstrates how clubface direction and swing path work together to produce draws, fades, and straight shots. This clear, fundamentals-based approach helps golfers practice shot shaping with intention and develop better control over ball flight. WATCH

Director of Golf Chris Voshall talks you through the new Mizuno Pro M-15 irons. WATCH