
NEWS
Golfpass Launches New Golf Travel Site With First-of-Its-Kind Technology To Simplify Booking
GolfPass, part of Versant’s Digital Platforms & Ventures portfolio and the most-comprehensive digital membership for all things golf, has launched a new golf travel site featuring first-of-its-kind infrastructure to make booking golf vacations easier than ever. GolfPass’ new site features an easy-to-use interface and utilizes unique trip-booking technology centered around an instant-booking and single-checkout structure that brings lodging and tee times together.
Club Champion Fitting Studio Now Open In Boston, MA
Club Champion, the nation’s premier custom club fitting and building company, today announced the grand opening of its newest studio in Boston, located at 125 High Street in the city’s Financial District.
Now open and accepting appointments, the Boston studio brings Club Champion’s Tour-level fitting experience to golfers across Greater Boston. Conveniently located near Downtown Crossing and South Station, the studio offers easy access for commuters and local players alike.
The new location provides a full suite of custom fitting services, including driver, iron, wedge, putter, and full bag fittings.

BUSINESS
Golf Pulp Media Launches 2026 Father’s Day Golf Gift Guide Campaign Reaching More Than 2 Million Golfers
Golf Pulp Media has officially launched its 2026 Father’s Day Marketing campaign offerings, providing golf brands with direct access to one of the largest golf consumer audiences in the industry ahead of the Father’s Day buying season. The annual campaign connects golf companies with more than 2 million opt-in golf subscribers through dedicated email marketing, sponsored gift guide placements, and direct-to-consumer promotional opportunities designed to drive traffic, brand awareness, and online sales during one of golf retail’s busiest seasonal periods.
Step Inside: Indoor Golf’s Realism Revolution Is Here
Indoor golf has undergone a massive transformation over the years, shifting from a glorified pixelated arcade pastime into a high-fidelity training environment. According to indoor golf expert Jon Sherman, Founder of Practical Golf and Author of The Four Foundations of Golf, the video game feel of early simulators has been replaced by immersive technology that mirrors the physics and aesthetics of a real outdoor course. One of the most significant advancements has been the elimination of the 6-second shot latency after you swing. “That delay after you hit your shot is almost non-existent now,” says Sherman. “So you’re getting a real-time visual reaction to the shot as you would on the course – combined with better processing speeds and graphics.”
Greenlight Advisors and GolfClubBenchmarks.com Launch the 2026 NGCOA Member Golf Study
Greenlight Advisors, through its GolfClubBenchmarks.com platform, today announced the launch of the 2026 NGCOA Member Golf Study, an exclusive benchmarking initiative developed in collaboration with the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) to provide participating NGCOA members with powerful financial, operational, and player experience performance intelligence. the study delivers independent, data-driven benchmarking insights built specifically for the golf industry and aligned with Greenlight Advisors’ Best-in-Class performance framework.
PGA TOUR Studios and Play Golf Myrtle Beach Release “More Than Qualified” Documentary Featuring Ryan Ruffels
PGA TOUR Studios and Play Golf Myrtle Beach (PGMB) are proud to announce the debut of “More Than Qualified,” a groundbreaking documentary following professional golfer and content creator Ryan Ruffels. The documentary premieres Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. EST on the PGA TOUR YouTube channel and offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at Ruffels’ transition from the YouTube creator space back to the highest level of professional golf competition. The American-born Australian, who turned professional in 2016 at age 17, has 73K subscribers on YouTube, 122K followers on Instagram and 7K followers on X.

COURSES
America’s Most Historic Golf Getaway Awaits
For those seeking more than just a round of golf, Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection offers an experience where championship play and American history come together in one unforgettable destination. With the Tee Your Way 5K package, guests enjoy nightly accommodations and one round per person, per night on the renowned Gold Course at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. The package also includes 5,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points, two Colonial Williamsburg tickets, access to the practice facility, half-price rental clubs, and 10% savings on golf merchandise—creating a seamless blend of value and experience.
Live Oak Pavilion Debuts at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Horseshoe Bay Resort is proud to have opened the Live Oak Pavilion. This new $16 million, 10,000-plus-square-foot venue offers a premier destination for corporate events, social gatherings, weddings and other special occasions in Texas Hill Country. The resort’s ownership has spent much of the past decade significantly improving the amenities and touchpoints across this award-winning resort. Investments totaling more than $350 million completed over the past decade – including the renovation of all three championship golf courses in the late 2010s, the opening of Golf Inc. Magazine’s Clubhouse of the Year.
Troon Selected To Manage Kiahuna Golf Club in Kauai, Hawaii
Troon is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage Kiahuna Golf Club, a daily-fee facility in Poipu, Hawaii on the island of Kauai. Troon Golf, the resort and daily-fee division of Troon, will oversee operations, agronomy, retail and sales and marketing. Located in Poipu, near Kauai’s southern shore, Kiahuna Golf Club features an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed golf course. The 6,787-yard, par-70 course winds through lush tropical landscapes, lava rock formations, and ancient Hawaiian archeological sites, creating a one-of-a-kind blend of history and sport. With warm ocean breezes, rolling fairways, and panoramic mountain views, Kiahuna is a scenic destination just minutes from world-class resorts and beaches.
🎙️ FEATURED PODCASTS

Tuscan Elegance Meets the Fairway: Luxury Golf Style with Giulia Bandini of Maison Antinolfi
In this elegant episode of The Traveling Golf Diva, Doris Muscarella welcomes Giulia Bandini, International Sales Representative for the USA market at Maison Antinolfi. From the heart of Florence, Giulia shares how centuries-old Tuscan craftsmanship is redefining luxury golf apparel, accessories, and bags for the modern woman golfer.
Discover quiet luxury that performs on the course and shines off it — where Italian heritage meets functional golf style. LISTEN
Mike Zisman on Golf Genius Growth, Racquet Sports, and Staying Independent
In this conversation, Mike Zisman, founder and executive chairman of Golf Genius, shares his journey from a young golfer to a successful entrepreneur in the golf technology industry. He discusses his early experiences with golf, the founding of SoftSwitch, and the evolution of Golf Genius. Zisman highlights the importance of partnerships, particularly with the USGA, and the innovations that have shaped the company's offerings. He reflects on the competitive landscape of the golf industry and shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of Golf Genius. WATCH
What we learned on the eve of the PGA Championship
n this week's edition, the guys recap a fun back nine at Quail Hollow, what works (and doesn't) in the signature event series model, and break down some of the biggest storylines heading into the PGA Championship. WATCH





