NEWS
Raw Power, Pure Sound: Srixon Introduces All-New ZXi RKT Woods
SRIXON® announces the launch of its all-new ZXi RKT Woods family, a complete reimagination of brand’s metalwood lineup engineered to deliver explosive ball speed, refined acoustics, and tour-validated performance for golfers of every skill level.
The new lineup, including ZXi RKT LS, ZXi RKT, and ZXi RKT MAX Drivers, along with ZXi RKT Fairway Woods and Hybrids, represents years of research, prototyping, and collaboration between Srixon’s engineers and Tour staff. Rather than pursuing a simple evolution of its previous generation, Srixon rebuilt its development process from the ground up, creating entirely new prototypes and gathering deeper player feedback to uncover every possible performance advantage. ZXi RKT Woods
Topgolf Teams Up With Spark Golf for New Social League
Sport entertainment leader Topgolf has teamed up with Spark Golf to offer golfers a fun, social way to keep playing this fall. Powered by Toptracer technology, the brand-new 9-hole league format concept gets underway this October, running every Tuesday from October 6th through November 10th at 5:30 p.m. at Topgolf venues nationwide. The six-week league is designed to bring golfers together for casual competition, new connections and a different way to experience the game.
BUSINESS
PreSwing Launches App Bringing Real Coaching to Every Shot
PreSwing Golf, LLC today launched PreSwing, a mobile app built to close the gap between the driving range and the golf course. PreSwing delivers customizable swing thoughts written by golf professionals and delivered on demand, paired with GPS yardages across more than 45,000 courses, shot tracking and Apple Watch support. PGA TOUR winner and golf analyst Smylie Kaufman joins PreSwing as PreSwing Ambassador, advising on product direction and lending his voice to the app’s coaching library. Kaufman is a paid endorser of PreSwing.
Black Clover Releases Seasonal Golf Apparel with Highly Anticipated 2026 Halloween Collection
Black Clover USA, founders of the original “Live Lucky” hats and 4-leaf clover logo, has officially released its limited-run 2026 Halloween Collection, offering golfers seasonal designs to their course-ready gear. While holiday-themed apparel has historically been overlooked in traditional golf fashion, Black Clover leads the industry by adding seasonal details to their hats’ athletic construction.
Epson Tour and Sun Mountain Sports Team Up to Honor the 2026 Graduating Class
The Epson Tour today announced a collaboration with Sun Mountain Sports to present a commemorative Sun Mountain x Epson Tour staff bag to each of the 15 players who earn their LPGA Tour cards at the conclusion of the 2026 season at the Epson Tour Championship. The 15 custom-designed bags will be presented during the Card Ceremony on October 4 following the final round of the Epson Tour Championship at Indian Wells Golf Resort.
Indoor Golf Alliance Goes Global, Launching International Chapter Program in Five Regions
The Indoor Golf Alliance (IGA), the professional association serving the indoor golf industry, today announced the launch of its International Chapters Program, extending IGA membership, education, and sponsorship opportunities to indoor golf operators, instructors, and enthusiasts outside the United States for the first time. The program will begin with Licensed Chapters in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South Korea, and the Nordic region.
From San Lameer to Steyn City, BooYaa Stays Close to Club Golf
As BooYaa grows internationally, some of the ties that keep it close to South African golf date back to the years when the brand was still building its name. One of those is its relationship with Pierre van Vuuren. Van Vuuren was among BooYaa’s early supporters during his time at San Lameer. He is now General Manager of The Club at Steyn City and a PGA professional. Van Vuuren has also recently been recognised by the PGA of South Africa as a National Award Winner in the Management Award category.
PGA of America’s “Play the Game” Presentation Brings World-Class Education from Auditorium to Course
The inaugural “Play the Game” Teaching and Coaching Presentation will convene the world’s preeminent PGA Coaches and industry leaders at Virginia Country Club in Long Beach, Calif., on October 12-13. Offering a reimagined take on traditional teaching and coaching summits, the program is an immersive, on-the-grass learning experience. Attendees will collaborate and converse with speakers throughout the two-day gathering, including scheduled open-mic sessions.
Wedge Guys Expands Authorized Retail Network Ahead of 2027 Golf Season
Wedge Guys is a PGA Professional-owned golf company built around a straightforward idea: make professional-quality golf grips and regripping supplies more accessible without asking golfers or golf businesses to compromise on choice. The company’s grip families are offered in Standard, Midsize and Oversize, with more than 30 color options across the lineup and consumer prices below $10 per grip. The Authorized Retailer program is designed for golf shops, courses, PGA Professionals, club fitters and builders that want to introduce the line with a practical opening assortment.
RACQUET SPORTS
Racquet Sports at the PGA Show Expands for 2027 With New Brands, Education and Events
Racquet Sports at the PGA Show returns Jan. 26–29 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando with an expanded 2027 experience for industry professionals, featuring more than 70 participating brands, new networking and product experiences and a new dedicated Racquet Sports Education Program. Across tennis, pickleball, padel and more, the 2027 event will offer expanded product discovery, dedicated education, live programming, networking and industry events, with additional access to the broader PGA Show.
SQAIRZ Adds Black and White Colorways to 2026 XRZ2™ Pickleball Footwear Line
SQAIRZ, the biomechanically driven performance footwear company, today announced the addition of two new colorways to its popular 2026 XRZ2™ Pickleball line: Black and White, available beginning today. The new colors are available in both men’s and women’s shoes, joining four other color choices in both lines. The two new looks expand the style choices available to pickleball players while also enabling them to take advantage of the performance benefits of SQAIRZ technology, including a patented roomier toe box that enables toes to spread naturally for improved stability, better balance during lateral movement, and sharper cuts on the court.
PEOPLE
Blake Jirges Named SCPGA Professional of the Year
Invited Clubs is pleased to announce that Blake Jirges, the director of player development at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, has been named the 2026 Professional of the Year by the Southern California PGA (SCPGA). Awarded to the region’s top professional for their leadership, service and promotion of the game of golf, it’s the latest accolade for Jirges who is one of the premier golf instructors in the country.
Chris Tocchio Named Senior Vice President of RealFood
RealFood Hospitality Strategy & Design (RFHSD), a premier hospitality strategy and design firm, formally announced the promotion of Chris Tocchio to senior vice president. Tocchio’s advancement comes as part of the company’s continued efforts to grow its market presence across the hospitality and foodservice landscape. In his expanded executive role, Tocchio oversees all RFHSD business operations and the multidisciplinary team of more than two dozen designers, strategists and operations specialists.
COURSES
The Preserve Golf Club Poised to Host Back-to-Back Amateur Tournaments
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Santa Lucia Mountains, The Preserve Golf Club—an acclaimed Tom Fazio-designed masterpiece—will host two marquee amateur golf tournaments this October, drawing top talent from around the country. This 54-hole stroke-play tournament will be held alongside a best-ball competition. Each of the 56 invited mid-amateurs will be paired with a low-handicap amateur partner, either selected by the tournament committee or invited at the player’s request. Additional information and past results are available at StockerCup.com.
GOLF Magazine Names Apes Hill Barbados to its Top 100 Resorts’ List
GOLF Magazine includes Apes Hill Barbados in its newly released list of “Top 100 Golf Resorts” – an aggregation of elite places around the globe where discerning travellers can relish “singular experiences.” In addition to showcasing the finest golf resorts worldwide, GOLF/golf.com also judged the Top 100 resorts specifically for their accommodations, and Apes Hill was touted as having the “Best Lodging.” Guests can choose from 3- and 4-bedroom villas – named Courtyard and Hilltop respectively – that provide diverse yet complementary options.
MEDIA
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler & 2026 Major Winners Wyndham Clark and Ryan Fox Headline the 2026 Presidents Cup This Weekend Live From Medinah Country Club on NBC and Peacock
NBC Sports presents live coverage of the 2026 Presidents Cup from historic Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., as World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and 2026 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark lead a United States team seeking an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup victory against an International squad featuring major champions Hideki Matsuyama, Ryan Fox, and Adam Scott. Live weekend coverage begins Saturday, Sept. 26, with Presidents Cup action from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, followed by Sunday Singles coverage from Noon to 6 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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SCGA Swing Tip: Create Visuals for Better Putting
PGA Professional Josh Alpert from Good Swings Happen teaches how to use visuals on the putting green to optimize speed control. Be sure to check out @TheSCGA on YouTube for more SCGA Swing Tip videos and visit pga.com/coach/JoshAlpertto learn more about instruction from Josh Alpert. WATCH
Tech Talk | M.CRAFT X ZERO TORQUE
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