NEWS

Protoconcept Staffer Jodi Ewart Shadoff Delivers Precision Iron Performance at CPKC Women’s Open

PROTOCONCEPT GOLF ambassador Jodi Ewart Shadoff showcased exceptional accuracy and consistency with her irons throughout the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open, placing her among the tournament’s strongest approach players.

Envu Launches Envu NOW Solutions Program

For superintendents facing myriad late-season turf management challenges, Envu has launched its Envu NOW Solutions program. Superintendents enrolled in Envu Horizon can take advantage of rebate offers on products they need now, and every eligible purchase will contribute to early order program rewards. Available through Sept. 30, Envu NOW Solutions gives superintendents four ways to save up to 14 percent in rebates, including incentives on Signature XTRA Stressgard Liquid fungicide. NOW Solutions also allows superintendents to stock up on the products they need with several solutions for the constant and concurrent threats of disease, weather and pests.


BUSINESS

Golf Genius Webinar Highlights Opportunity for Industry To Build on Rise in Girls’ and Women’s Golf

Golf Genius kicked off it’s 12-month Digital Series designed to help national governing bodies pool knowledge and drive best practice, with a webinar focused on increasing women and girls' golf participation around the world. 

The webinar attracted 267 attendees from 21 countries as the future of the women's game took centre stage.

Malcolm DeMille Transforms Player Gifts into Lasting Tournament Keepsakes

Created for the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open, this custom money clip celebrates the tournament’s connection to golf and Canadian heritage. Inspired by the event’s iconic oversized golf bag photo opportunity, Malcolm DeMille crafted a sculptural money clip that captures the distinctive shape of the golf bag while incorporating a detailed golf ball featuring the CPKC Women’s Open logo accented with vibrant red enamel. Complete with the 2026 event year and rich dimensional detailing, the design transforms a practical accessory into a memorable keepsake worthy of one of women’s golf’s premier championships.


NEW COLLECTIONS & APPAREL

Ahead Introduces Its 2027 Headwear Collection

The collection reflects both what is new in headwear and what Ahead customers have already embraced. From the brand’s proprietary AeroSphere® performance fabric and best-selling lightweight cotton styles to new prints, bold color stories, and industry-leading ornamentation, the offerings combine performance and versatility with looks designed to stand out in retail locations, on and off the course.

Move From Course to Mountains With J.LINDEBERG’S Fall Winter Lifestyle Collection

J.LINDEBERG, a Scandinavian apparel brand that bridges high-performance golf wear with premium fashion, has announced the launch of its new Fall Winter Lifestyle collection, designed to connect the golf course, city jaunts and mountain slopes with ease.

As golf increasingly becomes a year-round pursuit, the new collection merges the feeling of squeezing in end-of-season rounds on the course to long winter days skiing at the resort.

Midspring Sport Debuts Four New Collections for 2026–2027 Prebooking

Midspring has debuted its latest prebooking for the 2026–2027 seasons, introducing four thoughtfully curated collections that celebrate timeless heritage through a distinctly modern lens.

Rooted in the brand’s signature approach to classic style, the new collections feature expressive florals, crisp stripes, refined ginghams, and versatile color palettes inspired by the course, the coast, and the changing seasons. Signature shades of navy, light blue, green, pink, and crisp white create a cohesive offering designed to merchandise effortlessly across the seasons.

Foxden Fairways Brings Its Family Golf Apparel to Retailers on RepSpark

Foxden Fairways, a golf apparel brand that brings classic country-club style to young golfers and their families, is available to order on RepSpark, the golf industry's leading B2B wholesale e-commerce platform.

As part of the Catapult Brand Group portfolio, Foxden Fairways on RepSpark gives retailers a streamlined, digital-first way to discover and order its collection.

 

COURSES

Papago Golf Club To Host Free Community Swing Event Presented by Troon on Sunday, September 20

Papago Golf Club will host a free Community Swing event presented by Troon on Sunday, September 20, from noon to 4 p.m., inviting the public to experience the recreational and social benefits of golf in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The day will also serve as an 8th birthday celebration for Lou’s Bar & Grill; the popular neighborhood restaurant located in the shadows of the Papago Buttes.

New Hanse-designed destination club planned for Ann Arbor area

Plans are under way for a new, high-priced golf course near Ann Arbor, Michigan, that could open in as little as two years. Site plans for a new destination Gil Hanse-designed golf course on more than 300 acres have been submitted in Lodi Township, Michigan. According to published reports, the property is located on 13 parcels covering a total of 333 acres and is owned by real estate developer Wayne Jones and his son-in-law Scott Kovanda, both of Ann Arbor.

 

 

📈 TRENDING

1️⃣ Uneekor announced the inaugural, a global online tournament open exclusively to Uneekor launch monitor owners. 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 Wayrobo demonstrates how golf driving range automation often comes from supporting infrastructure, such as excavation, underground conveyors, drainage, and site modifications, rather than the robotic ball picker itself. The WayPick 2 offers a lower-infrastructure alternative that uses an above-ground, modular unloading system.

3️⃣ For Golf & Country, a new brand built at the intersection of the game of golf and American pride, has announced the launch of its signature product: a handcrafted American flag made entirely from upcycled golf equipment.

4️⃣ Evnroll, the award-winning putter manufacturer, announced the EZPZ™ Reverse Torque Putter, featuring patent-pending Reverse Torque Technology™.

5️⃣ The Walden Golf Group expanded its growing course portfolio with the recent acquisition of Baytree National Golf Links, one of the premier semi-private golf facilities located in Melbourne on Florida’s Space Coast.