NEWS

SuperStroke Congratulates Steven Fisk on His Second Career Victory at the ISCO Championship

SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, congratulates Steven Fisk on claiming the second PGA TOUR title of his career at the ISCO Championship in Kentucky. The 29-year-old Atlanta, Georgia native fired rounds of 63-66-68-67 and holed a clutch par putt on the third hole of a sudden death playoff to claim the $720,000 winner’s check and 300 FedExCup points.

Bank of Utah Championship awards sponsor exemption to Utah State Amateur champion Bowen Mauss

The PGA TOUR’s Bank of Utah Championship has awarded a sponsor exemption to Bowen Mauss, the 2026 Utah State Amateur Championship winner. The championship concluded today at Soldier Hollow Golf Course in Midway, Utah.

 
 

BUSINESS

Stewart Golf Unveils The Open Collection Inspired by Golf’s Original Championship

Stewart Golf, the premium British manufacturer renowned for its innovative electric golf trolleys that enhance the playing experience, has unveiled The Open Collection, a special-edition range inspired by golf’s original championship.

Created as an Official Licensee of The Open, the collection combines Stewart Golf’s award-winning trolley technology with design inspiration drawn from the history, heritage and traditions that have defined the famous championship.

Golf It Forward and the ANNIKA Foundation Partner on Education Initiative

Golf It Forward is a foundation dedicated to celebrating the vision and indomitable spirit of the LPGA Founders. These 13 trailblazing women laid the foundational framework for women in golf. Part of the mission of the foundation is a steadfast commitment to nurturing emerging talent and cultivating future leaders.

Golfmerce Partners with Majors Challenge for Free Open Championship Pick’em Contest

Golfmerce, the emerging peer-to-peer golf marketplace and community where golfers buy, sell, and connect, today announced a partnership with Majors Challenge to launch a free Open Championship Pick’em Contest, giving golf fans another exciting way to engage with one of golf’s biggest weeks.

Black College Golf Coaches Association named sponsor of African American Golf EXPO 2027

Jim Beatty, CEO of Jim Beatty Golf Ventures and founder of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum announced that the Black College Golf Coaches Association (BCGCA) has become a sponsor of EXPO 2027. The EXPO is a series of community and educational events designed to inform and educate communities of color about the recreational, competitive and business opportunities in the $102B golf Industry. BCGCA, president, Andre Springs of Livingstone College an HBCU located in Salisbury, NC stated that the organization is pleased to support the EXPO and eager to join the EXPO in informing the community about opportunities in Golf.

 

PEOPLE

smbGOLF President Mike Hendrix to Host NGCOA Webinar on Measuring Tee Time Sales Performance

The webinar will help golf course operators measure how their tee time booking engines and phone experiences are really performing. Hendrix and his panel will explore how operators are using artificial intelligence to better understand calls and visits related to tee times, annual passes, and event inquiries — giving operators a clearer picture of where bookings are won and lost.

Association of Golf Merchandisers Announces New Vendor Members for June 2026

The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) is excited to recognize the newest companies that joined the association as vendor partners in June 2026. These brands bring a wide range of products and services to the golf retail industry, expanding the resources available to AGM members and strengthening connections throughout the golf marketplace.

How Indoor Golf Helps Two of Dallas’ Most Sought-After Golf Instructors

On a summer night in Dallas, after a sun-drenched day spent on the lesson tee at famed Brook Hollow Golf Club, English-born Steve Buzza climbs the stairs above his garage and powers on the golf simulator he shares with his wife, Megan Padua Buzza, herself a respected Top 50 LPGA teaching professional who, by day, conducts most of her instruction at 2nd Swing Dallas in The Colony, TX.

Dr. Brandon Kang Earns PGA Master Professional Designation

The PGA of America has announced that Dr. Brandon Kang, PGA Director of Instruction at 88 Country Club in Yongin, South Korea, has achieved PGA Master Professional status, the highest education designation available within the Association.

Kang is the 486th PGA of America Member to achieve the designation. He achieved his designation in Teaching & Coaching.

Apes Hill Barbados Golf Resort & Community Chefs Win Honors at 2026 Taste of Barbados

Apes Hill Barbados Sous Chef Lana Murrell captured first place in the Senior Chef category at the 2026 Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Taste of Barbados Competition, one of the island’s premier culinary showcases and a key pathway toward selection for the island’s national culinary team. Her colleague, Aleyanna Garraway, placed third in the Junior Chef category.

 

COURSES

Balsam Mountain Preserve Names Chris Duprey as Managing Director

Balsam Mountain Preserve, the premier private residential community nestled high in the Blue Ridge Mountains between the charming mountain towns of Sylva and Waynesville, announces the appointment of Chris Duprey as its new managing director.

Duprey brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in construction, real estate development, golf course development and brokerage. Most recently, he served as project executive at Southworth Development, providing high-level strategic oversight across multiple complex development initiatives.

World Series of Competitive Putting – WSOCP – Starts Today

The World Series of Competitive Putting is a seven-day championship featuring 12 separate tournaments, bringing together competitors from six countries to compete for more than $65,000 in prize money and the distinction of becoming the first World Champion in the history of competitive putting.

Tee Off in Paradise: Exclusive Golf Getaways in Panama

Whether you prefer the vibrant energy of Panama City or the relaxed beauty of the Pacific coast, two exceptional Marriott destinations invite golfers to experience world-class play paired with luxury accommodations and exclusive stay-and-play offers.

EQUIPMENT

Nippon Shaft Player Wins Her 2nd Straight Major

A 25-year-old LPGA star used Nippon Shaft products in her irons to win her second consecutive major championship in a sudden death playoff Sunday (July 12) at the Amundi Evian Championship in France.

The champion played N.S. PRO 950GH steel shafts in her irons and N.S. PRO 1050GH steel shafts in her 50-54-58 degree wedge set up to shoot 19-under par in regulation and in the one-hole playoff that she birdied to win. The Korea native shot 66-68-60-71—265, and her 11-under par score in round 3 was the lowest in championship history. She earned $1.4 million for the victory.

Winner of Champions Kaulig Companies Championship Uses Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-6 X-Stiff Flex Wood Shaft

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA TOUR Champions Kaulig Companies Championship event, held at Firestone Country Club in Akron, OH was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist Driver. The champion shot a 4-day score of 67, 67, 63, 68 for a score of 15 under par, claiming his third PGA TOUR Champions title and first PGA TOUR Champions major win.

KBS Captures Victory at the ISCO Championship

KBS continued its winning momentum on the PGA TOUR this week as the ISCO Championship winner trusted KBS C-Taper 130X shafts in his Mizuno irons to capture the title.

Throughout the week, the champion relied on the exceptional stability, penetrating ball flight, and pinpoint accuracy of KBS C-Taper 130X to deliver under pressure. From approach shots to scoring opportunities, C-Taper provided the consistency and control needed to compete against a strong field and secure the victory.

 

Washington Golf – Senior Director, Marketing & Communications

The Senior Director of Marketing & Communications serves as a key organizational leader responsible for providing strategic leadership for all marketing, communications, branding, digital engagement, audience development, partnership activation, and outreach initiatives for WA Golf and affiliated organizations, including the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) and Washington Golf Foundation.

This position leads strategies that strengthen membership acquisition, retention, engagement, organizational visibility, revenue development, and position the organizations for long-term success. APPLY

Spirit Jersey® Golf: Independent Golf Sales Reps (1099 Position)

We’re expanding our national rep team after a standout launch.

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If you’re a relationship-driven closer with green-grass connections—this is a bag builder. APPLY

Wayrobo – Overseas Sales Director

Develop and execute regional sales strategies for one of the following markets: North America, Europe, or Australia/New Zealand, ensuring annual sales targets are met. Serve as the bridge between headquarters and local markets, providing timely feedback to the R&D team on client suggestions for product improvement.

Coordinate with headquarters’ technical support, product, and after-sales teams to ensure timely responses to overseas clients. Build and develop the sales team based on business scale. APPLY

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