NEWS
Nippon Shaft to Release Luxury Black Shafts
Nippon Shaft will release its N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR105 Luxury Black, N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR120 Luxury Black and three N.S.PRO MODUS³ WEDGE Luxury Black (105, 115, and 125) chrome steel shafts on April 9 via its e-commerce website and its Shaftology club fitting network. And in June the N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR105 Luxury Black, N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR120 Luxury Black and three N.S.PRO MODUS³ WEDGE Luxury Black (105, 115 and 125) chrome steel shafts will be available from Nippon Shaft’s other authorized online dealers.
This Fall, the remaining N.S.PRO MODUS³ models – TOUR110, TOUR115, TOUR125 and TOUR130 – will be released in Luxury Black.
Golf Live Introduces Digital Marketing Packages Exclusively for Golf Live Coaches
Golf Live, the innovative leader in virtual golf instruction, is launching a new digital marketing service to coaches on its platform. The Golf Live digital marketing service provides proven experts in social media strategy and execution at a fraction of a cost compared to other digital marketing providers. This service is available to all coaches on the Golf Live platform.
PEOPLE
Morton Golf Names Sean Woods PGA Head Golf Professional At Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
Morton Golf is proud to announce the appointment of Sean Woods as the new PGA Head Golf Professional at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, effective May 1, 2026. A familiar face at one of the region’s most storied public golf destinations, Woods returns to Haggin Oaks ready to lead with passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to guest excellence.
Southern California PGA Welcomes Darren Merrihew as New Partnership Manager
The Southern California PGA (SCPGA) is proud to announce the appointment of Darren Merrihew as the Section’s new Partnership Manager. A seasoned leader with a diverse background in both the golf industry and high-level sales management, Merrihew brings a unique blend of expertise to the SCPGA team. Merrihew joins the SCPGA with over a decade of experience in leadership, revenue growth, and strategic relationship building.
TOURNAMENTS
Major Champions, Past Champions and World’s Top-Ranked Players Headline Field at the 2026 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro
Entries are now closed for the 2026 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, Los Angeles’ premier LPGA Tour event that will boast an elite international field when 144 of the world’s best female professional golfers converge upon El Caballero Country Club, April 16-19, competing for a share of the $3.75 million purse, one of the largest on the LPGA Tour outside of major championships.
2025 AIG Women’s Open champion and World No. 6 Miyu Yamashita, last week’s Aramco Championship winner Lauren Coughlin and European Solheim Cup captain Anna Nordqvist headline the latest commitments into the tournament field.
Las Vegas Debut Puts Aramco Championship Firmly on Golf’s Global Map
For a competition noted for breakthrough moments, the first PIF Global Series event in Las Vegas did not disappoint with large crowds, a power-packed field and a riveting climax to the Aramco Championship that will live long in the memory. Having already hosted events in New York, Tampa and Houston, the Series made its first appearance in the west of the US and in partnership with both the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA, a collaboration not seen before on American soil outside the Majors.
CALENDAR
April 21: Golf Business AI Workshop Tour: Spring 2026, Glenview, IL
May 4: National Golf Day, Washington, D.C.
May 5-7: Golf Business Technology Conference - Belfast
May 15-16: British Golf Show - Marlow, England
May 25: Patriot Golf Day - Folds of Honor course partners
May 26- June 2: Women's Golf Day Week
June 9-10: Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat 2026 - Monterey, CA
July 7-9: Indoor Golf Trade Show - Las Vegas, NV
July 27-29: PGA Buying Summit - Frisco, TX
Sept 29 -Oct 1: Golf Inc Summit - Hilton Head, SC.