
WINNER’S BAG
Graphite Design Tour Ad Di-8 X-Stiff Flex Wood Shaft Wins the Liv Golf Hong Kong Tournament
Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament, held in Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, Hong Kong, was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in each of his Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond #3 and #5 Fairway metal woods. On the PGA Tour Champions Tour, the winner of the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, held at The Old Course at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton, FL, was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-6 X-Stiff) flex wood shaft in the Titleist TSR Driver to claim his first PGA TOUR Champions title.
KBS Wins the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational
The Red Label was in the winner’s circle again at one of the most iconic venues in professional golf at Bay Hill. He trusted KBS $ Taper 125 shafts in his irons and KBS 135 Hi-Rev 2.0 in the wedges, and they delivered when it mattered most. He entered Sunday five shots off the lead , a blazing back-nine charge featuring four consecutive birdies and a pinpoint eagle on the par-5 16th catapulted him into a tie at 15-under with the 54-hole leader. When the two headed to a sudden-death playoff, he stayed composed, two-putting for par on the first extra hole to seal his third PGA Tour title.
SuperStroke Congratulates Akshay Bhatia on His Third Career Victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
SuperStroke congratulates 24-year-old California native Akshay Bhatia on the biggest win of his young career, a sudden-death playoff victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bhatia overcame a five-stroke deficit on the tournament’s final nine, putting brilliantly down the stretch with a SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 1.0 Two-Piece putter grip in hand. SuperStroke’s Tour 1.0 Two-Piece putter grip is tailor-made for precision and comfort. Specifically designed for broomstick-style putters, this split grip’s innovative two-piece design offers a game-changing advantage. Golfers experience unparalleled control as the split layout lets them position their hands exactly where they need them for a fluid and natural stroke.
Malcolm DeMille Showcases Handcrafted Excellence at the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational and the Arnold Palmer Invitational
It was an exciting weekend across the golf world, marked by standout performances and exceptional craftsmanship from Malcolm DeMille. At the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational on the PGA TOUR Champions circuit, Zach Johnson secured a memorable victory in his Champions Tour debut, taking home a beautifully handcrafted trophy created by Malcolm DeMille. This signature award features a nickel plated bronze sculpture of a Hardie home, set on an etched crystal riser depicting both a golf course and a football field, and completed with a black wooden base showcasing the event’s logo and Champions plate.
2THUMB Putting Grip Player Misses Tying Faldo and Seve’s Record by One Shot
Coming off back-to-back wins at the 2026 South African Open and the Magical Kenya Open, DP World Tour professional and 2THUMB putting grip player, missed a hat trick Sunday finishing second in a drama filled final round at the Joburg Open in Johannesburg, South Africa. He shot a 4-under 66 to finish one shot behind Englishman Dan Bradbury. The STP 27 features a smooth soft and flat front to ensure consistent grip alignment with a deeper butt end, axe handle shape that perfectly feels the space naturally created between hand and grip. 2THUMB’s proprietary Dimax technology runs down both sides of the grip to ensure traction helping players sink more putts.

EQUIPMENT
G740 Irons Engineered for More Distance, Forgiveness and Consistency
Targeting golfers who best fit into a super-game-improvement iron, PING introduced the G740 iron today, a distance-delivering, high-launching design engineered with score-lowering forgiveness and consistency. The custom-built G740 irons are available for custom fittings and pre-order at authorized PING golf shops around the world beginning today. The G740 iron’s wider, dual-camber sole positions the CG low and back for elevated ball speed and higher launch for more distance with stopping power. An advanced heat-treating process in the iron unlocks the exceptional strength properties of 17-4 stainless steel and allows our engineers to thin the larger face for increased flexing. The larger face also expands the hitting surface, preserving ball speed and ensuring more accuracy on mishits. The PurFlex cavity badge, with three flex zones, helps control face bending while enhancing feel and sound.
Bridgestone and U.S. Kids Golf Unleash New Boom It Junior Golf Ball To Power The Next Generation of Golfers
Bridgestone Golf today introduced the new BOOM IT JUNIOR golf ball, which is aimed at young players who need a lower compression, easier-launching option for their developing swings and bodies. Designed in conjunction with U.S. Kids Golf, the new BOOM IT JUNIOR golf ball features an extremely low compression core to better match junior swing speeds and a dimple design that promotes a high launch, maximizing carry distance and sustained flight performance. The BOOM IT JUNIOR works for a variety of clubhead speeds but is specifically aimed at maximizing performance for developing players by optimizing their developing swing speed and skill level.
G Le4 Family Delivers Premium Performance for Women
The G Le4 driver is PING’s longest and most forgiving women’s driver to date, due in large part to the lightweight Carbonfly Wrap crown. The crown, a first in a PING women’s driver, reallocates weight to lower and deeper the CG, helping deliver faster ball speeds and higher launch with tighter dispersion for women with driver swing speeds of 80 mph or less. A fixed 22g back weight is positioned heel-side to contribute to a 15% higher MOI than the previous generation and gives golfers the fairway-finding forgiveness they expect from a PING driver. The G Le4 driver’s forged T9S+ face features a reshaped VFT, adding consistent ball speeds across the face for more distance.
i540 Irons Deliver Speed, Precision and Stopping Power
To help improve the feel and sound, the i540 irons are engineered with inR-Air technology, an advancement refined by PING’s innovation team that was first introduced in the iDi driving iron last year. The patent-pending technology relies on an air pocket strategically placed inside the club behind the face to attenuate any undesirable frequencies that occur at impact. The integrated i-Beam structure inside the 17-4 stainless-steel body of the i540 iron also adds support and contributes to the improved sound and feel. The CG-optimized lofts in the i540 iron help ensure more distance and higher peak height for green-holding results. Three loft configurations (Standard, Power and Retro) are available to optimize a golfer’s launch conditions during the custom-fitting process.

BUSINESS
Power Tee Joins Advisory Board of Indoor Golf Alliance
Power Tee has joined the newly formed Board of Advisors for the Indoor Golf Alliance (IGA), reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting the continued growth and innovation of the indoor golf industry — including the fast-rising market for indoor golf simulators. The Indoor Golf Alliance recently announced the formation of its advisory board, bringing together leading organizations from across the indoor golf ecosystem to help guide the organization’s strategic direction and long-term development.
Premier Golf and Magellan Jets Announce Exclusive Partnership
Premier Golf and Magellan Jets announce an exclusive partnership to continue elevating the luxury golf travel experience. By integrating world-class golf trips with private aviation, this partnership offers travelersseamless end-to-end travel to the world’s top golf destinations. Magellan Jets is a leader in private aviation solutions, known for its signature white-glove service and commitment to safety. The company specializes in creating seamless, personalized journeys thatbegin the moment clients step on board.
Fiberbuilt Golf Introduces New Tee Line for 2026
Fiberbuilt Golf introduced its brand new VeroTurf Tee Line product to PGA Professionals and golf course management today to kick off the 2026 PGA Show Demo Day and Expo. The new tee line proved to be a big attraction for practice facility decision makers by combining and upgrading the best aspects of Fiberbuilt’s already-best-in-class tee lines into a new offering.
Majors Challenge Partners with Golfmerce to Bring Fantasy Golf Competition to Its Social Marketplace
Golfmerce, the premier peer-to-peer marketplace for golf enthusiasts, and Majors Challenge, the industry-leading fantasy golf pool platform, today announced a strategic partnership designed to bridge the gap between digital golf commerce and fan engagement. The collaboration brings together two of the most innovative digital-first brands in the sport to provide a seamless, interactive experience for the modern golfer. Through this partnership, Golfmerce subscribers gain more than just a marketplace; they gain a front-row seat to the professional game.
GolfStatus Announces Rewards Program to Better Support Charity Golf Tournaments & Nonprofits
GolfStatus, the industry-leading platform for charity golf tournaments and fundraisers, is proud to announce its new GolfStatus Rewards program to maximize fundraising outcomes for charity golf tournaments and nonprofits. Golf tournaments powered by GolfStatus raised more than $32 million in 2025. Because golf tournaments continue to provide a viable, scalable fundraising and donor engagement option for all types of nonprofits, GolfStatus continues to improve its offerings, including the newly launched GolfStatus Rewards.
Alphard Golf Launches New 24/7 Wholesale Portal Fast Ordering, Real-Time Inventory, and Dealer Enrollment
Alphard Golf is proud to announce the launch of its upgraded wholesale portal, giving golf courses, retailers and golf professionals round-the-clock access to Alphard’s award-winning product line, fast order options and real-time inventory availability. The portal allows existing Alphard customers to place orders any time; all orders are confirmed within 24 hours. Customers who wish to become Authorized Wholesale Dealers can begin the simple online application at the same site. Once approved, dealers gain full ordering privileges through the wholesale portal.
New Survey Data from Proponent Group Shows Skilled Golf Coaches Continuing to Innovate and Prosper
Golf coaches in Proponent Group’s membership averaged revenues of $210,139 last year, against out-of-pocket expenses averaging $32,978, to garner a net after key expenditures of $177,161. Those are the top-line numbers generated by Proponent Group’s exhaustive annual Operations and Compensation Survey, just completed and summarized for exclusive member use.

COURSES
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel Appoints Director of Strategic Initiatives
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel today announces that Rod Centers has been named Director of Strategic Initiatives, a new position with responsibilities that include helping drive the award-winning property to new heights through big-picture strategy, enhanced execution, and other activities. Centers has more than 20 years of experience leading operations for a variety of top-brand companies, including MGM Resorts, Caesars, and Toyota.
Houston, We Have Tee Times!
TenFore Golf today announced a new partnership with the City of Houston to power tee time operations at Memorial Park Golf Course and Sharpstown Park Golf Course. Memorial Park stands among the premier municipal golf facilities in the country and is home to the Texas Children’s Houston Open. In 2026, it will also host the Chevron Championship, the first LPGA major of the season. The courses are led by an outstanding team committed to delivering one of the best public golf experiences in America. TenFore Golf provides a modern, unified technology platform for public, private, and resort golf facilities, integrating tee sheets, payments, and operational tools into a single system designed to help operators run more efficient and profitable businesses.
It’s Island Time in the Stadium at Sawgrass Marriott
Now is your chance to play after the pros and experience one of golf’s most iconic stages. At Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, guests can secure exclusive access to tee it up at legendary TPC Sawgrass, home of the famed island green and the annual The Players Championship. The TPC Sawgrass Experience package delivers preferred tee times at the Stadium Course, premium resort accommodations, and the kind of getaway that true golf fans dream about. Walk the same fairways as the game’s best, take aim at the unforgettable par-3 17th, and soak in the atmosphere that defines championship golf.
Sotogrande’s ‘Big Three’ Hold Their Positions at Top100GolfCourses Spain Ranking
Sotogrande has reinforced its standing as Spain’s most concentrated hub of elite golf, following the release of Top100GolfCourses updated Spain ranking (2026). The latest list confirms Real Club Valderrama at No.1, Real Club de Golf Sotogrande at No.2, and La Reserva Club holding its position at No.13. Top100GolfCourses notes “unprecedented stability at the summit” in this year’s ranking, with the top positions once again underlining the enduring quality found within Sotogrande and its immediate surroundings.
The Traveling Golf Diva With Host Doris Muscarella Named Proud Country Club Ambassador for Kandy Golf in Florida (USA)
THE TRAVELING GOLF DIVA, the empowering podcast and platform hosted by Doris Muscarella, is thrilled to announce its new role as a proud Country Club Ambassador for Kandy Golf in Florida (USA). At The Traveling Golf Diva, our mission is to empower and inspire women golfers to explore the world, embrace the game, and express their unique style on and off the course. We believe golf is more than a sport; it’s a vibrant lifestyle that connects cultures and builds lifelong friendships.

DrinkTanks is currently seeking independent sales representatives to support their ongoing growth and expansion
DrinkTanks®, a leading brand of premium insulated drinkware and barware, is strengthening its sales presence in strategic territories. The company is seeking experienced sales executives with an established background in golf to represent the brand in Ohio, Tennessee/Kentucky, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Utah/Colorado, Iowa/Nebraska, and East Pennsylvania/West Virginia. APPLY
Robotics Manager – Husqvarna Robotics
The Robotics Manager plays a critical role in selling, deploying, and supporting Husqvarna robotic mowers across assigned territories. This role blends technical expertise, customer relationship management, and field execution, with the flexibility to work from home when not traveling to customer sites.
You will report to the Sales and Technical Team Leaders and work closely with internal teams to ensure best-in-class customer experience from demo through long-term service. APPLY
Golf Course Superintendent - Heritage Golf Group - Oasis Golf Club
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance, agronomic health, and presentation of the golf course and grounds, including leadership of the maintenance team, agronomic planning, budgeting, equipment oversight, and environmental stewardship. The superintendent will work closely with club leadership to ensure the golf course consistently delivers outstanding playing conditions while maintaining efficient and sustainable operations. APPLY
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





