APPAREL

GHOST GOLF and PAYNTR Golf Unveil the Reaper SL Collaboration

GHOST GOLF and PAYNTR Golf have joined forces to introduce the GHOST GOLF Reaper SL by PAYNTR Golf, uniting performance-first innovation with a bold, design-led perspective for golfers who demand more on the course and beyond.

The partnership brings together two brands with a shared ambition to push golf forward. PAYNTR Golf contributes its performance-first approach to footwear, using purpose-driven technology to help golfers feel supported, stable and connected to the ground. GHOST GOLF brings a distinct design perspective rooted in functionality, modern golf culture and confident self-expression.

Cole Haan Brings 100 Years of Craftsmanship and Style to Golf Apparel on RepSpark

Cole Haan, a global lifestyle brand renowned for nearly a century of craftsmanship, design, and innovation, now offers its golf apparel collection to retailers on RepSpark, the golf industry's leading B2B wholesale eCommerce platform.

As part of the Catapult Brand Group portfolio, Cole Haan on RepSpark gives retailers a streamlined, digital-first way to discover and order from a collection designed for the modern golfer who moves seamlessly between the course, the office, and everyday life.


PEOPLE

Attend A Free Live Masterclass with Golf Digest Instructor Kyle Morris. Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your Swing & Launch Monitor Technology.

Ace Indoor Golf and the Golf Room Everywhere are offering a FREE live masterclass with one of the most decorated golf instructors in the country on Thursday, August 20th at 1:30 pm Eastern Time.

In the webinar / masterclass, Kyle will talk about the one practice Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus both built their games around it and how serious golfers using it with their simulators have an unfair advantage and are improving faster than ever. Plus, you can start applying what you learn in your very next practice session.

President & CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, Announces 2027 Retirement

President and CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, will retire September 30, 2027, concluding 13 distinguished years leading the Club Management Association of America and The Club Foundation.

During his tenure, the Association regained a solid financial footing and repositioned and rebranded itself within the industry to better serve club professionals. CMAA made a strategic, forward-looking shift to strengthen member offerings and benefits, including research, educational resources, and a revitalized Club Foundation. His leadership of the National Headquarters team enabled fruitful work, furthering the vision and mission of the Association.

BUSINESS

Arcis Golf Donates $225,000 To Els for Autism Foundation®

The 2026 Arcis Golf “Round Up For Els for Autism®” campaign has raised $225,000 for the Els for Autism Foundation®, with donations still coming in from Arcis clubs across the country. At a check presentation during this week’s PGA TOUR Champions Boeing Classic at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge (Wash.), Arcis Golf Founder, Chairman, and CEO Blake Walker presented Els for Autism® Co-Founder Ernie Els with a contribution that brought the company’s total to nearly $1.3 million over the past eight years.

Vortex ® Golf Partners With College Golf Experience

Vortex® Golf is proud to announce a partnership with College Golf Experience (CGX), the leading college golf camp company exclusively endorsed by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), along with Committed Golf, its year-round college golf education platform, and The Universal Golf Rankings (TUGR), to deliver exclusive product discounts, on-site experiences, and technology to junior golfers and their families throughout the college golf pathway.


COURSES

Woodbridge Golf & Country Club Announces Course Enhancement Projects

Woodbridge Golf & Country Club in Woodbridge, Calif. will initiate a series of significant improvements to its River Nine course beginning on August 17, including a complete bunker renovation, enhancements to green surrounds, restroom upgrades, and cart path repairs. The River Nine course is expected to be closed for approximately six weeks while renovations take place, reopening in early October. The Vineyard and Lake Nines will remain open during this period, ensuring uninterrupted play for members and guests.

Manchester Country Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence

Manchester Country Club has achieved designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Superintendent Sean Monahan led the effort to obtain sanctuary designation on the property. The course is now one of over 900 properties in the world to hold certification from Audubon International.

“Manchester Country Club has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property," said Ken Benoit, CEO at Audubon International.

Dow Championship Announces Tournament Dates for 2027

Tournament officials announced today that the Dow Championship will be returning to Midland Country Club next year, taking place from September 27–October 3, 2027. Competition will begin on Thursday, September 30. “The Dow Championship has become one of the most anticipated weeks in the Great Lakes Bay Region, and Dow is proud to have helped build it. This is a signature event in women's professional sport — one that delivers real value for our community, our partners and our customers. We look forward to welcoming the world's best players back to Midland,” said Karen S. Carter, Dow Chief Executive Officer.

Clayton King Wins First Professional Title at Southwest Kansas Pro-Am

Clayton King closed with a 4-under 68 Thursday to win the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am at 12-under 275, holding off playing partner Brendon Jelley by one shot to claim his first professional victory on the All Pro Tour. King, of Uvalde, Texas, played all four rounds alongside Jelley across the tour's two host courses, Golf Course at Southwind and Buffalo Dunes Golf Course, with the pair trading momentum to the finish. "It was a lot, man. It was a grind," King said. "Today I got it going there on the back nine, but it was tough coming in. We got it done. I played with Brendan all four days, and he ended up finishing second, so we pushed each other to the end. It was awesome to get it done."

 

VIDEOS & PODCASTS

Cleveland RTZ 2 Wedge Testing

True Spec Golf, the premium brand-agnostic club fitting company, tested every Cleveland RTZ 2 sole option, from the Low Grind to the classic 588 Grind, side by side to break down which type of golfer each is designed for and to see how they performed.

A New Episode of Be The Right Club Today Podcast

Check out the new episode from Be The Right Club Today presented by Makefield Putters. In this episode, Mark and Todd are joined by former MLB Pitcher and Head Baseball Coach at Rock Hill High School Baseball Coach Jason Ryan to talk about the Baseball to Golf crossover

 

 

📈 TRENDING

1️⃣ Uneekor announced the inaugural, an online tournament open to Uneekor launch monitor owners. Starting August 17, the Uneekor Invitational, built in partnership with GSPro and SGT, brings competitive virtual golf to a global stage, giving players the opportunity to compete for a championship title, cash prizes, and exclusive rewards.

2️⃣ Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announces that the new Graphite Design Tour AD EK ‘Extra Kick’ graphite wood shafts will be available beginning September 4,

3️⃣ PXG has announced the launch of the new PXG® One & Done® ZT Putter, a high-stability mallet engineered to help golfers simplify face control and produce a more consistent start line on the greens.

4️⃣ Shot Scope, the industry leader in performance-driven golf technology, today announces the launch of its Apple Watch app, providing users with a premium, hardware-free GPS solution.

5️⃣ CityGolf USA announced its new flagship Nashville location – the first full 18-hole indoor golf course in the United States offering a new category of urban golf combining real greens, short-game complexes, modern hospitality, and advanced GOLFZON technology,