Bryson DeChambeau won his fifth LIV Golf title on Sunday, claiming back-to-back victories after a sudden-death playoff at The Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg. He heads to Augusta on a hot streak, playing JumboMax® counterbalanced Tour Series XL swing grips and the JMX JumboFlat 17 putter grip he co-designed with the company. DeChambeau led after every round at Steyn City before a closing 66 left him tied at 26-under par and forced a sudden-death playoff. On the 18th, he striped a fairway wood from the rough to within 15 feet and two-putted for birdie to seal the title.

Bettinardi Golf proudly celebrates a standout victory at LIV Golf South Africa, where the champion trusted Bettinardi’s HLX 6.0 Forged Wedges to deliver a world-class short game performance under pressure. The winning player relied on the soft carbon steel precision-milled, and forged craftsmanship feel of the HLX 6.0 wedges to execute critical shots throughout the week, showcasing exceptional control, spin, and versatility around the greens with the 50 and 56 degree. From tight lies to demanding approach shots, Bettinardi wedges proved instrumental in securing the title.

Junior Golf Hub (JGH today released its comprehensive 2026 College Golf Report. The landmark study serves as a blueprint for the modern junior golfer, revealing how athletes can use data to navigate a landscape shaped by historic NCAA regulatory changes and heightened academic selectivity. By auditing more than 2,000 programs, the report provides clarity on how the House v. NCAA settlement has redefined collegiate rosters. While Division I programs now operate under a strict nine-player cap, JGH’s analysis of thousands of scoring and academic data points show that this “squeeze” has created a new premium on the need for recruiting focus. This report replaces the guesswork of recruiting with specific scoring benchmarks and academic profiles to ensure players are targeting the programs where they can make an immediate roster impact.

On March 30, 2026, the 2026 Southern California PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit will be held at the Taylormade Kingdom in Carlsbad, California. Golf Live is one of the sponsors of the Summit that is exclusive to PGA Professionals. The daylong event will address the business of club fitting with presentations from Taylormade club fitters as well as education sessions from the sponsors, including Golf Live’s Nate Hairgrove, Head of Business Development.

Future Champions Golf (FCG) is excited to announce a major enhancement to the tournament experience with the introduction of Live Hole-By-Hole Scoring at all 2-3 day FCG Tour events beginning next weekend. This new feature will allow parents, coaches, friends, and fans to follow tournament play in real time from anywhere in the world. Live scoring will be available through the FCG website and BlueGolf mobile app, providing instant access to leaderboards, hole-by-hole scores, pairings, and player progress throughout each round.

Century Golf Partners, in partnership with Arnold Palmer Golf Management, announced the appointment of John Martus, CPA, as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. The addition of a growth-focused CFO marks a pivotal development in the company’s 21-year history and signifies its commitment to accelerating growth and portfolio diversification.

Four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry announced the return of the UNDERRATED Golf Tour presented by KPMG for its fifth U.S. season, marking a milestone year for a platform that continues to reshape access and opportunity within the game. Now entering its fifth season, UNDERRATED Golf continues to evolve as a purpose-driven business endeavor committed to balancing participation in the sport and expanding competitive pathways for student-athletes from every community. With the continued support of KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, season five will once again blend elite competition with leadership development, mentorship and exposure to career pathways that extend well beyond the course.

As the countdown to one of the world’s most anticipated golfing events; the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (6th to 12th April); has begun, the golf industry itself has been celebrating a historic boom. According to the latest research published by The R&A1, global player numbers reached 108 million in 2024; an increase of 3 million golfers from the previous year. The spike in players also appears to drive demand for golf properties. Ombria Algarve, the luxury lifestyle destination in Portugal, features an award-winning 18-hole golf course and reports receiving more enquiries from buyers seeking a home with direct access to a golf course.

Play Golf Myrtle Beach today announced that registration is open, inviting golfers from around the world to secure their spot in the 43rd annual Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship. The event is expected to attract 3,000 participants to the Golf Capital of the World™ for a week of world-class fun and camaraderie on and off the golf course. The 72-hole tournament will take place from Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 2026.