NEWS

Michelle Wie West Commits to Compete in WTGL, New Women’s Team Golf League

TMRW Sports announced the addition of Michelle Wie West to WTGL, a new team golf platform in partnership with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), launching in the winter of 2026-27. Wie West will be coming out of retirement after exiting professional golf in 2023 with a career that included five LPGA Tour wins, including the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open at the iconic Pinehurst No. 2 course. Preparing for a launch in winter 2026-27, WTGL will feature a season of fast-paced, team match play from the custom-built SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. 

Audubon International’s Popular Monarchs in the Rough Program Sees Strong Growth in 2025

Audubon International – the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play – saw its popular Monarchs in the Rough program grow significantly in 2025. Audubon International is now working with nearly 1,000 golf courses across the United States and Canada to create more than 1,300 out-of-play acres where the iconic butterfly species can lay their eggs and, in caterpillar form, dine on varieties of milkweed specific to the regions where they’re planted by agronomy crews.

 
 

WINNER’S BAG

Graphite Design Tour Ad Xc-8 X-Stiff Flex Wood Shaft Wins Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of The Genesis Invitational, held at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA, was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD XC-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his TaylorMade Qi4D 21° #7 Fairway metal wood. The champion claimed his first PGA Tour win after shooting a 66, 64, 64, 72 for a total score of 18 under par. One of the T2 finishers was playing three Graphite Design shafts including a Graphite Design Tour AD VF-7 TX wood shaft in his Titleist Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X wood shaft in his TaylorMade #3 Fairway metal wood, and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-9 TX in his Titleist #7 Fairway metal wood.

KBS Wins 2026 Honda LPGA Thailand

KBS continues to dominate on the world stage, with the winner of the 2026 LPGA Thailand trusting the KBS PGI 90 in her irons en route to a wire-to-wire victory. Her precision ball striking and consistent control highlighted the performance benefits of the Player Graphite Iron series, crafted for elite players who demand the feel of steel in a lightweight graphite profile.

SuperStroke Congratulates First-Time Winner Jacob Bridgeman on One-Shot Victory at the Genesis Invitational

SuperStroke congratulates 26-year-old South Carolina native Jacob Bridgeman on capturing his first career victory by a single stroke at the Genesis Invitational while using a SuperStroke Zenergy 2.0PT putter grip. Bridgeman’s rounds of 66-64-64-72 and 18-under-par finish were enough to outlast a charging field trying to cut into the six-stroke lead he built heading into the final round. For the week, he recorded 21 birdies and three eagles while leading the field in Strokes Gained: Total (12.614), Strokes Gained: Putting (7.307), and Strokes Gained: Approach to the Green (5.985).

Six Straight on the PGA Tour As Replaceable Spikes Extend Perfect Start to 2026

The 2026 PGA TOUR season continued its remarkable run for replaceable spike technology, with six events now played and six victories secured by players competing in replaceable spikes. The latest win came at the Genesis Invitational, where the champion overcame a nervy final stretch to secure a one-shot victory at Riviera Country Club. Finishing 18 under par, the winner held off a late charge from a world-class field to claim a maiden PGA TOUR victory in impressive fashion.

World’s First National Team Championship in Indoor Golf Crowns Champions in Denmark

A new chapter in golf history was written on Saturday when Denmark crowned the inaugural national champions of indoor golf at the NORM Invest Divisionen — the world’s first official national team championship played entirely on golf simulators. The tournament brought together 19 teams from 14 of Denmark’s top elite golf clubs, with approximately 130 players, captains and spectators gathered for finals day in Roskilde.

COURSES

Wake Up Inspired. Play Sooner. Golf Is Just Minutes Away.

For travelers who believe great golf should start steps from their suite, Sanctuary Cap Cana delivers a refined escape where luxury, wellness, and championship golf meet effortlessly. Located within the exclusive Cap Cana community, just 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, this adults-only Luxury Collection, all-inclusive resort redefines Caribbean sophistication. Guests are immersed in elevated service, thoughtful design, and serene coastal beauty—without ever feeling far from the game. At the heart of the experience is Punta Espada Golf Club, consistently ranked #1 in the Caribbean. Just minutes from the resort, the course offers dramatic oceanfront holes, pristine fairways, and an unforgettable test of skill in a setting that feels almost unreal.

Indian Wells welcomes some of the world’s top athletes to THE PRO

Invited, the worldwide leader in private clubs, was pleased to host some of the greatest athletes from across the world of professional sports this past week at Indian Wells Country Club as part of THE PRO Tour. A new golf tour featuring a mixture of retired professional athletes, former Major League Baseball pitcher Tyler Clippard captured the tournament title with a thrilling playoff victory.

Ballenisles Country Club Hosts Play for P.I.N.K. Golf and Tennis Events to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research

BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. recently hosted separate PLAY for P.I.N.K. tennis and golf events to raise money for breast cancer research. Between the two events, more than $90,000 was raised for the national breast cancer research organization. PLAY for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, Knowledge) supports a nationwide network of volunteers who raise money for breast cancer research through sporting and lifestyle events to speed advances in prevention, detection, treatment and survivorship. PLAY for P.I.N.K. donates 100 percent of its proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

PGA of America Partners with Punta Coral in Colombia

The PGA of America has announced a strategic partnership with Punta Coral in Cartagena, Colombia, to develop PGA Punta Coral—the first PGA-affiliated golf facility in South America. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring. Punta Coral is a premier mixed-use resort development that will showcase an 18-hole facility designed by award-winning architects Ron Garl and Ricky Nix. The course, designed for both residents and visiting players, will also host the first PGA of America Golf Academy in Colombia. The academy will introduce the Association’s player engagement programs, with a strong focus on beginner and junior development.

Apes Hill Barbados Voted Favorite Caribbean Course by GolfPass and GolfNow Players

GolfPass has released its Golfers’ Choice list of recreational players’ favorite warm-weather courses and Apes Hill Barbados ranks No. 1 in the Caribbean. The Golfers’ Choice list was generated by golfer reviews on GolfNow and GolfPass throughout 2025. It reveals the top courses in warm-weather states and countries including those in the Caribbean, Australia, Mexico, and the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.

BOYNE Golf Nominated for Best Golf Resort in USA Today 10BEST

BOYNE Golf, a collection of 11 golf courses across three destination resorts in Northern Michigan, has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The national awards, curated by a panel of subject-matter experts, recognize top attractions and businesses, providing readers with trusted recommendations.

Multiple Explore Branson (MO) Golf Courses Earn Honors to Tee Off 2026

Branson Golf continues its ascent as a top destination in America by traveling players and media, a fact illuminated by the plethora of honors that member courses continue to earn. The latest accolades include a Top 10 U.S. ranking for the championship course at Branson Hills Golf Club and all three Big Cedar Resort par-3 short courses rated among the Top 12 nationally in that category (Cliffhangers, Mountain Top, Top of the Rock). With four other 18-hole layouts already holding best-in-kind distinction – LedgeStone, Buffalo Ridge, Payne’s Valley, and Ozarks National – eight of the golf destination’s 11 courses are critically acclaimed for their high quality.

BUSINESS

SQAIRZ Announces Long-Term Partnership with Blumaka, Integrating Anti-Slip Footbed Technology Across All 2026 Footwear

SQAIRZ announced a long-term partnership with Blumaka, the industry leader in sustainable, high-performance foam technology. Beginning in 2026, Blumaka footbeds will be integrated across all SQAIRZ footwear models spanning golf, baseball, softball, and pickleball. This partnership centers on a shared performance principle: what happens underfoot directly shapes athletic output. Ground Reaction Force is the engine behind rotational power, acceleration, and balance.

GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com Claim Three Top Prizes, Eight Overall, in 2026 Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) Writing Contest

GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com, the preeminent media destinations in the world of golf, are pleased to announce that they have been prominently recognized by the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA), with five of their creators honored in six different categories in this year’s GWAA Writing Contest. The Golf Writers Association of America, founded in 1946, is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit members organization and the only American organization dedicated to the promotion and continued improvement of golf journalism.

NGF Short Game: America’s Course Supply – Quantity, Quality & Stability

It’s a milestone year for NGF and our tracking of America’s golf courses. For 90 years, our world-class team has maintained the definitive database of golf facilities and courses – an amazing resource that catalogs the supply side of our game’s economy. The NGF database is the gold standard, relied upon by the industry’s leading companies and organizations and beyond. This database is a critical resource for our members and clients who license it as the ultimate foundation for their CRM, to conduct market analyses, business strategy and sales development efforts. 

Golf Live to Present at the Golf Business Technology Coaches Conference in Orlando, Florida

Golf Live will be presenting its complete solution for coaches and academies at the upcoming Coaches Conference at the Reunion Resort in Orlando, FL on March 4th, 2026. Nate Hairgrove, Head of Business Development & Partnerships at Golf Live, will provide insights to assist coaches so they can maximize their time and scale their business effectively.  The Golf Business Technology Coaches Conference, March 3-5, 2026, at the Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida is designed for coaches, academy owners, teaching professionals, and industry trailblazers.

Proponent Group Welcomes NeuX, a New Partner Company Helping Golfers and Coaches Upgrade Performance

Proponent Group has entered an agreement with NeuX Technologies to help promote the company’s products and services in the athletic performance and recovery space. Proponent’s membership of dedicated, accomplished golf coaches will receive a 10 percent discount on the NeuX Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulator, along with detailed information describing how serious golfers can use the non-invasive NeuX system to improve movement quality, accelerate recovery and optimize performance.

 

Reach Golfers Looks to Expand Its Presence in the Southeast U.S.

Reach Golfers, the connected golf GPS ecosystem for courses, players, and brands, is hiring its first Sales Executive to run the Southeast Region, based in Florida, Georgia or the Carolinas. Are you passionate about golf and excited to bring innovative solutions to courses and clubs nationwide?  APPLY

Sales Representative, HUSQVARNA ROBOTICS

SynaTek Solutions is a customer-centric, innovation-driven company serving the golf, landscape, and sports turf industries. As we expand our footprint across Michigan, the Ohio Valley, Pennsylvania, and surrounding regions, we are introducing Husqvarna Robotics, the industry leader in robotic mowing technology. We are seeking a driven, technically capable Robotics Manager to lead sales, installation, service, and customer adoption of Husqvarna robotic mowing solutions. APPLY

Golf Course Superintendent - Grand Elk Golf Club

Grand Elk is hiring for a Superintendent! Grand Elk Golf Club is considered one of the top semi-private golf clubs in Colorado. Nestled in the scenic Middle Park region of Grand County with breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountain National Park, PGA Tour Veteran and 13-time champion Craig Stadler and Tripp Davis exquisitely crafted this 7,144-yard masterpiece, built in 2002, to take full advantage of the sweeping panoramic vistas, undulating meadows, and natural wetlands forming the headwaters of the mighty Colorado River. Oversees the maintenance of a 18 golf course with 2.5 to 4 million dollars revenue and ensures that turf grass is repaired and maintained to established standards. APPLY

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