NEWS

Tommy John To Exhibit at 2026 PGA Buying Summit at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, July 26–29

Tommy John announced today plans to exhibit at the 2026 PGA Buying Summit, taking place July 27-29 at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Frisco, Texas.

Tommy John will attend the One2One event Monday, July 27th and the 2-Day PGA Buying Summit from July 28th – July 29th, showcasing their current product offering and their upcoming Spring 2027 collection.

The PGA of America Joins Global “Thank a PGA Pro Day” Campaign

In partnership with the PGA World Alliance, the PGA of America is proud to announce its participation in “Thank A PGA Pro Day,” to be held on July 31, 2026. The Alliance’s inaugural global campaign encourages golfers to thank a PGA Professional for their profound impact within the industry.

 

PEOPLE

Jack Cundiff Earns Mendenhall Award in 2026 GCSAA Scholars Competition

Jack Cundiff, an undergraduate student at North Carolina State University, is the winner of the Mendenhall Award of $6,000 in the 2026 Scholars Competition offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

The GCSAA Scholars Competition is funded by the Robert Trent Jones Endowment and administered by the GCSAA Foundation. It was developed to recognize outstanding students working toward careers in golf course management or other related areas of the golf course industry.

California (SMC) Wins the 2026 PGA High School Girls Golf National Invitational

California (SMC) captured the team title, while Lisa Herman of Oklahoma (JNK) completed a wire-to-wire victory to win medalist honors at the 2026 PGA High School Girls Golf National Invitational presented by Titleist & FootJoy. The Invitational was held at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club on Pinehurst No. 1 and No. 5 from July 11-13.

 

STREAMING

Golf Channel Announces Cast for Big Break X Good Good Presented by Golf Galaxy, Returning Tuesday, August 25 on Golf Channel

Golf Channel today announced the cast for the upcoming season of Big Break x Good Good presented by Golf Galaxy, premiering Tuesday, August 25, at 9 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and streaming next day on GolfPass. The popular reality competition series features 12 highly skilled golfers competing in a series of unique golf challenges to claim the Big Break title and a spot in the PGA TOUR’s Good Good Championship in November.

The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour and Babygrande Golf Announce Multi-Year Exclusive Livestream Partnership

Babygrande Golf and The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour today announced a new multi-year partnership that names Babygrande Golf the exclusive livestream production and distribution partner for The Junior Tour’s premier championships and select events.

 

BUSINESS

Shot Scope Reveals More Golfers are Combining GPS and Rangefinders to Improve

As golfers continue to embrace technology to improve their games, recent survey data from Shot Scope reveals that an increasing number of players are using both GPS and laser rangefinders to make smarter decisions on the course.

The survey found that golfers value the unique advantages each device provides and are increasingly combining both technologies to improve course management, confidence, and scoring.

Your Dundee Base for Scotland’s Best Golf

Discover the perfect starting point for your next Scottish golf adventure at Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee, where comfortable accommodations and a central location place some of the world’s most iconic golf courses within easy reach.

Just a short drive from legendary venues including St Andrews Links and Carnoustie Golf Links, the hotel offers an ideal home base for golfers looking to experience Scotland’s rich golfing heritage while enjoying the convenience of staying in the heart of Dundee.

Ahead Introduces Spring/Summer 2027 Men’s and Women’s Apparel Lines

Centered on the theme “Built to Perform, Designed to Sell,” the collection features sport, performance, and lifestyle apparel with fresh color palettes, distinctive prints, versatile silhouettes, and decoration-friendly styles that transition seamlessly from course to clubhouse. More than 85% of the new styles in the collection are made with recycled materials, including recycled yarns across many core color programs.

 
 

🎙️ FEATURED PODCASTS

Tech Caddie Podcast: Jon Last on NGCOA Pulse Report, Golf Facility Data, and the K‑Shaped Economy

Jon Last, president and founder of Sports and Leisure Research Group, joins Mike Hendrix on the Tech Caddie Podcast to break down the latest NGCOA Business Pulse Report and what it means for golf facility operators.

In this episode, we dig into how over 200 NGCOA member facilities and 20 in‑depth interviews paint a “tale of two cities” for the golf business: strong revenue and rate increases on one side, and real concern about pricing golfers out of the game on the other. WATCH


From the ISCO Championship to The People's League: The Road to French Lick, 2026, Ep. 9

On this episode, Brendan Sweeney and Ryan Ballengee look back on Brendan's trip to the ISCO Championship, the PGA Tour event in Louisville, Kentucky, about 90 minutes from French Lick Resort. Brendan talks to Chandler Blanchet, Ryan Brehm, John VanDerLaan and Tyler Duncan about their seasons. The boys also preview the upcoming The People's League event at French Lick. WATCH


A New Episode of Be The Right Club Today Podcast

Check out the new episode from Be The Right Club Today presented by Makefield Putters. In this episode, Rob Spellman of Golf Aficionado Magazine talks about British Golf Trips do’s and don’t’s. New episodes published every Thursday WATCH

 

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