
NEWS
Duca Del Cosma Acquired by Howsam Capital
Luxury Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma has been acquired by Howsam Capital, following a sale by Chairman Frank van Wezel.
Effective immediately, the acquisition sees Howsam Capital, led by Chairman Ryan Howsam, take full ownership of the global brand’s assets across all international markets.
Having spearheaded and built the Duca del Cosma brand since 2016, Frank van Wezel will remain a minority shareholder and brand ambassador, and is delighted that the brand he so passionately built up over the last decade will now be taken to the next level under the stewardship of Howsam and his team.
First Tee Week Returns To Celebrate “Dear Coach” Behind a Generation of Game Changers
First Tee Week returns May 23–30, 2026, turning the national conversation toward the thousands of coaches across the First Tee network who use the game of golf to do something much bigger: help young people build character, confidence and life skills that follow them long after they leave the course. First Tee will host a special alumni event in Fort Worth, coinciding with the Charles Schwab Challenge. The event will feature three accomplished First Tee alumni in a moderated conversation led by Honorary Chair Jim Nantz, the legendary commentator and longtime champion of First Tee. The discussion will spotlight how First Tee coaches have helped shape their journeys on and off the course.

EQUIPMENT
Mini Driver, Major Control: Tour Edge Introduces the New Exotics Mini Driver
Tour Edge Golf, a leader in high-performance golf equipment for 40 years, introduces the all-new Exotics Mini Driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. Designed for a wide range of players—from those seeking added confidence and control off the tee to accomplished golfers looking for a reliable option both off the tee and from the deck—the Mini adapts to varying course conditions with ease.
It’s Good When It’s Srixon: Srixon Launches Buy 2, Get 1 Free Golf Ball Promotion
Just in time for peak golf season, Srixon is making it easier for every player to find their ball and stock up on it. From May 21 through June 21, golfers can take advantage of a Buy 2, Get 1 Free offer across the entire lineup of Srixon golf balls, reinforcing one simple truth: “It’s Good When It’s Srixon.” Whether chasing tour-level performance, all-around consistency, or maximum distance and durability, Srixon designs golf balls for every type of player. This promotion gives golfers the chance to play what fits their game best, now with added value built in.
Simplify Your Stroke: Tour Edge Introduces the Zero T Putter Series
Tour Edge Golf introduces the all-new Zero T Putter Series, a four-model lineup engineered with Zero Torque technology to promote a square face at impact and improve start-line consistency. Each model aligns the shaft axis through the putter’s center of gravity to reduce torque and resist face rotation throughout the stroke. High-MOI head designs further enhance stability, limiting twisting at impact and improving forgiveness and consistency.

BUSINESS
National Golf Foundation President and CEO Greg Nathan to Join Golf Business LIVE
The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) announces that Greg Nathan, president and chief executive officer of the National Golf Foundation (NGF), will appear as the special guest on the next episode of Golf Business LIVE. Nathan will join host and NGCOA CEO Jay Karen on Tuesday, May 26, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The conversation will provide a timely post-National Golf Day industry reset, drawing on Nathan’s deep expertise to explore the current state of the golf economy, record-breaking participation growth across the U.S., the rapid evolution of off-course golf and how shifting demographics are shaping the game’s long-term future.
smbGOLF Publishes Definitive Industry Recap of Google I/O 2026, Declaring a New Era of Digital Hospitality for Golf Courses
smbGOLF, the golf industry’s leading authority on digital hospitality, today published a comprehensive two-day recap of Google I/O 2026, offering golf course operators and technology developers a detailed breakdown of how this week’s artificial intelligence announcements will change the business of golf this summer and beyond. The full article, “Google I/O 2026: A Two-Day Conference That Will Reshape How Golf Courses Get Found, Booked, and Experienced,” is available here.
Uneekor Expands QED Trade-In Program to Full AI Studio Lineup
Uneekor, a global leader in golf simulation and performance technology, is expanding its QED Trade-In Program to include the brand’s new AI Studio lineup, its most complete training package to date. QED owners can now apply up to a $4,700 trade-in credit toward the EYE XR, EYE XO, or EYE XO2 AI Studio packages, giving customers more options to upgrade into Uneekor’s most complete AI-powered training environment. When the trade-in program launched in the fall of 2025, it gave QED owners a direct path to the EYE XR launch monitor.
Five Iron Golf Fort Worth Welcomes Charles Schwab Challenge Fans With Tournament-week Experiences, Watch Parties and Free Golf for Anyone Named Charles
Newly opened Five Iron Golf Fort Worth is celebrating its first month in the Near Southside with tournament-week experiences, watch parties, and special offers tied to the Charles Schwab Challenge at nearby Colonial Country Club, welcoming golf fans, visitors, and local residents during one of the biggest weeks in Texas golf. The opening marks Five Iron Golf’s first Texas location as the rapidly expanding indoor golf and entertainment brand continues growing across major markets throughout the U.S. and internationally.
B. Draddy and Zero Restriction Named Preferred Apparel Providers of Coolmore
Summit Golf Brands, home to B. Draddy and Zero Restriction, is proud to announce a new partnership with Coolmore, naming both brands Preferred Apparel Providers of one of the most prestigious organizations in thoroughbred racing and breeding. The agreement marks an exciting expansion for Summit Golf Brands into the world of horse racing. Headquartered in Tipperary, Ireland, Coolmore is widely regarded as the world’s preeminent thoroughbred breeding operation, with major international bases including Ashford Stud in Kentucky and significant operations in Australia.

COURSES
Troon Selected to Manage Wohali Golf Club in Utah
Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, has been selected to manage Wohali Golf Club in Coalville, Utah. Troon Privé, the private club division of Troon, will oversee club operations, agronomy, retail and membership sales and marketing. Wohali is a master-planned mountain community located 43 miles northeast of Salt Lake City and just minutes north of Park City.
Early Team Commitments Announced for the 2026 Dow Championship, June 8-14 at Midland Country Club
The field is starting to take shape as tournament officials announced today several early team commitments for the 2026 Dow Championship on June 8-14 at Midland Country Club and is the sole team-based event on the LPGA Tour. At Media Day in Midland on Tuesday, Tournament Director Wendy Traschen confirmed that the following teams will be competing.
World No. 7 Charley Hull Headlines Latest Commitments Prior to Entries Closing for the 2026 ShopRite LPGA powered by Wakefern, May 29-31
Entries are now closed for the 2026 ShopRite LPGA powered by Wakefern, with the tournament boasting a world-class international field that features several of the world’s top-ranked players, past champions, major champions and players who are kick-starting their LPGA Tour careers. The ShopRite LPGA will take place Friday-Sunday, May 29-31 at Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in Galloway, N.J.
📈 TRENDING
1️⃣ Srixon is unveiling a new campaign, “The Iron Standard.” Rooted in precision and guided by an uncompromising pursuit of performance, the campaign highlights the people and process that define Srixon’s craftsmanship, discipline, and engineering philosophy behind their acclaimed irons.
2️⃣ SkyGolf and GOLFTEC announced a strategic integration of SuperTags™, creating a unified performance platform that connects club data, swing capture, ball data for both off-course and on-course play for the first time in a seamless and scalable way.
3️⃣ The PGA of America has named Jason Soucy as Championship Director for the 2028 PGA Championship, which will be played May 18-21 at The Olympic Club (Lake Course) in San Francisco, California.
4️⃣ COBRA Golf introduced the limited-edition OPTM X VOLITION AMERICA driver. A portion of the proceeds from the OPTM X Volition America driver will go directly to the Folds of Honor Foundation.
5️⃣ Golf Genius announced three major innovations driven by its continued investment in research and development, including Golf Genius AI, a new AI-powered agent that enables golf operators to use natural language and voice commands to quickly complete time-sensitive tasks from any location using their mobile device.





