NEWS

PGA of America Golf Professional Laura Frick Named Championship Director for 2029 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club

The PGA of America has named Laura Frick, PGA as Championship Director for the 2029 Ryder Cup, to be played September 24-30, 2029 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. Frick—the first female PGA of America Member to serve as a championship director for the Ryder Cup—will guide all onsite operations, community engagement and strategic planning. She most recently served as Championship Director for the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship played at Hazeltine National in June.

Gallus Golf and Select Pi Partner to Bring the Driving Range into Golf Courses’ Own Mobile Apps

Gallus Golf, the mobile app and loyalty platform used by 900 golf courses across North America, today announced an integration partnership with Select Pi, the golf operations platform powering payments, ball dispensing and range commerce at 700+ golf facilities worldwide. The integration puts Select Pi’s range purchasing and redemption tools directly inside each course’s custom Gallus-built mobile app. Through single sign-on, a golfer’s course app profile is automatically connected to their Select Pi account, creating one seamless experience from the first tap to the first swing. The integration is live now at Miles of Golf in San Diego and Carlsbad Golf Center in Carlsbad, Calif.

 
 

BUSINESS

KBS Wins Again at the Bermuda Championship

The 2026 FedExCup Fall season continued with another impressive performance using KBS TOUR 125 S+ throughout his bag at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The champion’s equipment setup featured KBS TOUR 125 S+ shafts in his Titleist T100 irons (4–9) and his 46-degree Vokey wedge. The TOUR 125 S+ provides a performance-driven steel shaft option for players seeking a combination of feel, stability, and control throughout their iron and short-game setups.

RepSpark Launches PerfectSpec to Simplify Wholesale Golf Club and Configurable Products Ordering

RepSpark, the leading B2B ecommerce platform powering wholesale commerce across the golf industry, today announced PerfectSpec™, native configurable ordering built into RepSpark Flow. PerfectSpec lets golf equipment brands bring every club configuration, from hand and shaft to flex and set makeup, into a single product listing. Retail buyers can select, configure and order the exact build they need from one page. RepSpark is the only wholesale platform with configurable ordering built in natively.

Summit Golf Brands and The King & Prince Golf and Beach Club Announce Exclusive Retail Partnership

Summit Golf Brands, the parent company of B. Draddy, Fairway & Greene, and Zero Restriction, and The King & Prince Golf and Beach Club on St. Simons Island, Georgia, have launched an exclusive retail partnership. At The King & Prince, Summit Golf Brands will curate select product categories in the pro shop from its brand portfolio. The partnership will extend beyond the golf shop, with Summit Golf Brands outfitting club staff and supporting select club events and activations.

MESSY TEDDY Expands Men’s Apparel Collection for 2027 with New Outerwear and Layering Styles

MESSY TEDDY, the premium men’s golf and lifestyle apparel brand created for men who refuse to blend in, today announced an expanded men’s collection for 2027, introducing new outerwear and layering categories as the brand continues to build its presence in the golf and lifestyle markets. The 2027 collection marks a significant expansion of MESSY TEDDY’s men’s offering, adding jackets and vests alongside a broader assortment of quarter-zips. The Denali Jacket is available in blue, tan, black, and navy.

The Indoor Golf Shop Announces Best-of-the-Year Savings for The Holiday Season

The Indoor Golf Shop, the leading online retailer and manufacturer of premium residential and commercial golf simulator equipment, today announced the launch of its annual Holiday Sales Event. Running for seven full weeks — now through mid-December — this campaign features some of the best savings of the year. Customers can take 25 percent off a wide selection of essential simulator components designed to optimize any indoor practice environment.

Tour Flex Pro Makes It Three in a Row as Softspikes’ Winning Run Continues

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship winner secured victory wearing Tour Flex Pro spikes, making it three consecutive FedExCup Fall wins for the model. The result also maintained replaceable spikes’ season-long record of at least one victory in every week of PGA TOUR competition. Beyond the winner, 35 of the top 43 finishers in Bermuda chose replaceable spikes over spikeless footwear — more than 81 percent of the leading finishers, underlining their continued popularity among the game’s best players.

Graphite Design Tour AD Shafts Win at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship and JGTO Fortinet Players Cup

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA Tour Butterfield Bermuda Championship, held at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-7 X-Stiff wood shaft in his TaylorMade Qi10 #3 Fairway metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-95 X-Stiff hybrid shaft in his TaylorMade SIM Max #4 Rescue. The champion claimed his second PGA Tour win after winning the third playoff hole. The Tour AD IZ shaft is firm in the handle, with a medium center section and a firm+ tip profile to promote a high launch angle and low/mid-ball spin rates.

Golf VX Quantum Technology Brings Real Course Lies Indoors

Golf VX has brought one of golf’s defining challenges indoors: playing the ball from the lie the course gives you. Available for residential and commercial purchase, and for golfers to experience at select Golf VX locations, its Quantum simulator technology pairs detailed course visuals with a moving swing plate that physically recreates uneven ground, making the lie an essential part of every shot. Dedicated hitting surfaces also simulate fairway, rough and bunker conditions, adding another dimension to shot selection and execution.

WMX Grips Adds Zen Black to Hyper+ Midsize: A Fuller Lower Hand, Less Weight

WMX Grips today announced the addition of Zen Black to its Hyper+ Midsize swing grip lineup. WMX’s best-selling model since its March launch, Hyper+ Midsize now offers an all-black option in response to golfer requests. Despite its larger profile, Hyper+ Midsize weighs just 58 grams. Hyper+ Midsize in Zen Black has a suggested retail price of $25 and is available through authorized WMX dealers and at wmx-usa.com.

 
 

PEOPLE

Team Utah Wins 2026 17u PGA Jr. League Championship

It was a full circle moment for Team Utah (Lehi) on the ninth green when Ryder Huish drained the putt that clinched the 2026 17u PGA Jr. League Championship at Twin Warriors Golf Club. By the time inclement weather rolled in, Team Utah had already accumulated enough points for the win, defeating Team Florida (Orlando) 7.5 to 4.5 to win the title. The 2026 17u Championship was redemption for Team Utah, who placed fourth at the 2025 17u Championship after claiming the No. 1 seed in qualifying rounds.

Warren Pineo Wins 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship

Warren Pineo (Reno, Nev.) birdied the third hole of a sudden death playoff against defending champion Justin Hicks to win the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship on Sunday at Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club. The PGA Teaching Professional at Montreux Golf & Country Club registered a 5-under-par 67 to finish at 17-under-par 271 and lift the Leo Fraser Trophy for the first time. Hicks (Boca Raton, Fla.), the 54-hole leader, took second at 17-under-par 271 after a final-round 3-under-par 69.

SuperStroke Congratulates Austin Smotherman on His Second Career Win at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship

SuperStroke congratulates 32-year-old California native and Southern Methodist University standout Austin Smotherman on earning his second career PGA TOUR victory at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. He also won his previous PGA TOUR start at the Bank of Utah Championship just three weeks ago. Smotherman, who plays with a SuperStroke Zenergy TLT Pistol 1.0 putter grip, led the field in Strokes Gained: Total (10.684) and made 17 birdies and one eagle over the three rounds of the weather-shortened event.

Bill Bergin, ASGCA, Elected President of American Society of Golf Course Architects

Bill Bergin, ASGCA, of Atlanta, was elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) at the organization’s recent 80th Annual Meeting in Nashville. A St. Louis native, Bergin is a business graduate of Auburn University. One of the nation’s top collegiate golfers, Bergin qualified for five major championships and 50 PGA Tour events. Today, his focus as a golf course architect is to make the game available for everyone.

PGA of America REACH Foundation Launches “HOPE 4 Heroes” Campaign to Support Veterans and Active Military Service Members

The PGA of America REACH Foundation has announced the launch of the 2026 “HOPE 4 Heroes” national fundraising campaign, dedicated to expanding access to golf for Veterans and active-duty military personnel participating in PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere). The annual campaign opens today and runs through December 31, 2026. Over the past year, the program has empowered thousands of service members across all 50 states through a specialized six-week developmental curriculum.

 
 

COURSES

Clemson Takes Two-Shot Lead in Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER

With heavy rain forecast for Maui next week, coaches moved up the opening round of the 2026 Kāʻanapali Classic by OUTRIGGER to Sunday. Clemson made the most of it. The No. 26-ranked Tigers carded a 2-under 282 on Royal Kā‘anapali to take a two-shot lead over No. 12 Georgia, which finished at even-par 284. Clemson was the only team in the 20-team field to finish under par, as strong winds and fast greens challenged the nation’s top collegiate players.

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2027 Chubb Classic Presented by SERVPRO, Feb. 11-14 at Tiburón Golf Club

Tickets are now on sale for the 2027 Chubb Classic presented by SERVPRO, where legends of the game will come together for Naples’ flagship PGA Tour Champions event, Feb. 11-14, 2027, at Tiburón Golf Club’s Black Course. 2027 marks the tournament’s 40th anniversary. In celebration of the tournament’s 40th anniversary, tournament officials are offering a special price of $40 (plus taxes and fees) for general admission tickets Friday-Sunday of tournament week. Tickets are available for purchase exclusively at www.ChubbClassic.com.

The Finest Round in Bermuda: The St. Regis Bermuda Resort Blends World-Class Golf with Oceanfront Indulgence

The St. Regis Bermuda Resort announces an elevated island getaway designed for discerning travelers and golf enthusiasts. Combining world-class play with breathtaking coastal scenery, the resort offers an unforgettable escape where every round is framed by the beauty, tranquility, and refined luxury of Bermuda. Each hole reflects the distinctive character of island golf, offering a challenging yet serene setting tailored to players of all skill levels.

Cabot Citrus Farms to Host Fall and Winter Golf Schools with Combine Golf

Combine Golf has announced its upcoming three-day golf school schedule at Cabot Citrus Farms in Brooksville, Florida. Sessions are scheduled for December 10–12, 2026, and January 7–9, February 18–20, and March 4–6, 2027. Each three-day school is limited to eight golfers, with a maximum golfer-to-coach ratio of 4:1. Its Roost course was also named No. 3 on Golf Digest’s Best New Public Golf Courses list for 2025–2026.

 

Director of Agronomy – Amarillo Country Club

Amarillo Country Club in Amarillo, Texas, established in 1919 with a William H. Diddel-designed course, is seeking a Director of Agronomy to oversee all turfgrass, landscaping and grounds maintenance and lead long-term capital improvement projects. The role manages a $1.9 million golf course maintenance budget and requires 7-10 years of golf course maintenance experience. The position pays $150,000 to $170,000 per year. APPLY

Director of Greens & Grounds – Northampton Country Club

Northampton Country Club in Easton, Pa., a private club founded in 1899, is seeking a Director of Greens & Grounds to lead its 18-hole course and surrounding grounds. The role will help plan a future irrigation system replacement and carry out the club’s Golf Course Master Plan, including potential regrassing, bunker renovation and drainage work. The position pays $130,000 to $170,000 per year. APPLY

Director of Agronomy – Canyata Golf Club

Canyata Golf Club, the private, invitation-only Top 50 course built by the Forsythe family outside Marshall, Ill., is seeking a Director of Agronomy to manage all maintenance operations for its 18 holes. The role oversees agronomic planning, irrigation, budgeting and the maintenance team, with 2-3 years of superintendent experience on cool-season turf required. The position pays $140,000 to $160,000 per year and starts Jan. 1, 2027. APPLY

Director of Grounds – The Mar-a-Lago Club

The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla., is seeking a hands-on Director of Grounds to lead the care, maintenance and continued enhancement of the club’s outdoor environment. Reporting to the General Manager, the director will lead a team of eight full-time employees, maintain the property’s Platinum Paspalum turf and landscaped areas, and help plan upcoming landscape enhancement projects. The position pays $120,000 to $150,000 per year. APPLY