NEWS
Galvin Green Names Tour Player Line-up for 2026 Season
Premium high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has named its global Tour player line-up for the 2026 season, headlined by Swedish star Jesper Svensson leading the brand’s presence on both the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour. Svensson is joined by fellow Swede Tobias Jonsson, who earned his DP World Tour playing rights for 2026 by finishing among the top 20 in the season-long Road to Mallorca rankings on the Hotel Planner Tour. Italian professional and former Texas Christian University (TCU) college golfer Stefano Mazzoli joins Team Galvin Green having just secured full status to compete on the DP World Tour for the forthcoming season. See the complete pro lineup here.
Pizá Golf and Nicklaus Design Join Forces on Championship Course at Valle de los Encinos in Chihuahua, Mexico
Pizá Golf and Nicklaus Design have announced a landmark co-design collaboration for Valle de los Encinos, a luxury, wine-producing mountain community in Chihuahua, north-central Mexico. Centered on an 18-hole championship golf course alongside a broad suite of lifestyle amenities, the development is currently under construction, with the golf course serving as a primary anchor. Conceived as a semi-private club with public access through an on-site hotel, it blends the refinement of a country club course with the playability and appeal of a destination resort course. Delivery is anticipated in 2027.
2THUMB Putting Grip Best Sellers Continue Trend into 2026
Fresh off the golf industry’s annual ‘Super Bowl’ of trade shows, The PGA Show, held January 20-23 in Orlando, 2THUMB putter grips are ramping up and increasing the inventory of their most popular putting grips on Tour into 2026. Widely used by professional golfers and with numerous wins on the PGA, DP and Korn Ferry Tours, the 2THUMB SNUG grip line is a tour proven winner.
TOURNAMENTS
Linger Longer Invitational Celebrates 20 Years of Great College Golf
The 20th anniversary staging of the Linger Longer Invitational (LLI)—co-hosted by the University of Georgia, Mercer University, and Kennesaw State University—is scheduled for March 19-22 at Great Waters, Reynolds Lake Oconee. The best and brightest players in men’s college golf will compete over three rounds. The event is open to spectators looking for a preview of the future of the professional game.
Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship Announces 2026 Season Will Be “Powered by PDI”
The Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship (NB3 JGNC) is proud to announce the next phase of its partnership with the Junior Golf Hub (JGH) and Player Development Index (PDI). Building on the immense success of the 2025 season, where hundreds of participants utilized the PDI to compete for one of 8 entries into the JGNC on The Golf Channel, the 2026 NB3 Tour will officially be “Powered by PDI”.
Florida A&M and Miles College Men’s Teams, North Carolina A&T University Women’s Team Capture Titles at Arcis-HBCU Golf Championship
The Florida A&M University Division I men, North Carolina A&T University women, and Miles College Division II men took home the team titles at the third annual Arcis-HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Golf Championship. The 54-hole team tournament ran Saturday to Monday and featured 17 men’s and women’s teams comprising a 95-player field. The three-day golf and networking event was held at The Club at Weston Hills—which is owned and operated by Arcis Golf
COURSES
Oakhurst Country Club Unveils the Clubhouse Kitchen
Oakhurst Country Club recently debuted The Clubhouse Kitchen, a new modern and casual dining space for members and guests of the Clayton, California private club. The new restaurant is a complete renovation and rebrand of the Club’s former Bistro 19 restaurant. The renovation project took over six weeks to finish.
63 Holes. Endless Golf Moments at Castillo Hotel Son Vida
Set amid the Mediterranean landscapes of Mallorca, Castillo Hotel Son Vida, A Luxury Collection Hotel, offers golfers an unparalleled 63-hole experience across three championship courses—Son Vida, Son Muntaner, and Son Quint—including a dedicated Pitch & Putt. Part of Arabella Golf Resort Mallorca and just minutes from Palma city center, the hotel provides seamless access to world-class fairways in a setting that blends history, luxury, and year-round play. Whether playing all 63 holes or enjoying the serene surroundings, Castillo Hotel Son Vida provides a golf escape that is as immersive as it is unforgettable.
🎙️ FEATURED PODCASTS
The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast with Doris Muscarella Invites Listeners to Tee Off on a Journey of Golf, Travel, Style, and Empowerment
A new voice in women’s golf is inspiring audiences around the globe to pack their bags, pick up their clubs, and step confidently onto the first tee. The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, created by golf lifestyle visionary Doris Muscarella, is quickly becoming a must-listen for women who are passionate about the game, love to travel, and want to express their personal style on and off the course. LISTEN
Be The Right Club Today Podcast With Golf Aficionado Magazine’s Rob Spellman
Check out the new episode from Be The Right Club Today, presented by Makefield Putters. In this episode, Mark and Todd discuss some of the big stories in golf this week with Tiger’s comments about The Masters and Anthony Kim’s polarizing comeback. New episodes come out every Thursday. LISTEN
Doris Muscarella Welcomes Kerry Maher for an Inspiring Deep Dive Into Game-Changing Golf Mindsets
Power up your game—on and off the course. In this energizing new episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, host Doris Muscarella sits down with Kerry Maher — Canada’s biggest golf content creator, a PGA golf professional with over 28 years of teaching experience, and the inspiring founder of Get Vertical. Kerry shares her journey building a thriving online community that empowers women to gain strength, confidence, and real connections through golf, fitness, movement, mindset, and fun adventures. LISTEN