
NEWS
Stewart Cink and Justin Leonard Named U.S. Vice Captains for 2027 Ryder Cup
United States Ryder Cup Captain Jim Furyk today named Stewart Cink and Justin Leonard as two of his Vice Captains for the 47th Ryder Cup, to be played September 13-19, 2027, at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland.
This marks Cink’s second stint as a Ryder Cup Vice Captain while Leonard will serve as a Vice Captain for the first time. Additional Vice Captains will be announced at a later date.
Bobby Jones Links Celebrates Annual Cloverleaf Collaborative Honorees
Bobby Jones Links (BJL), one of the fastest-growing club management and development companies in the industry, recently held its annual Cloverleaf Collaborative, a gathering of the leaders from its portfolio of managed properties to engage in networking, team building, educational and leadership seminars and to award the outstanding achievements of BJL team members and properties that excelled in 2025.

BUSNESS
YouTube Creator Ryan Ruffels Wins The Q at Myrtle Beach
Play Golf Myrtle Beach (PGMB), the premier resource for the Golf Capital of the World®, is excited to announce Ryan Ruffels as the winner of The Q at Myrtle Beach. With the victory, Ruffels secures the final spot in the 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, set for May 7-10 at Dunes Golf & Beach Club. The innovative, two-round competition, which saw eight of the world’s most popular golf creators battle for a PGA TOUR exemption, concluded April 30 in a high-stakes finale at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club.
Motocaddy Expands Presence in Collegiate Golf With Sponsorship of the Golfweek National Golf Invitational
Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric caddy brand, is strengthening its commitment to collegiate golf through a new partnership with the Golfweek National Golf Invitational (NGI), a premier post-season men’s and women’s college championship being hosted for the fourth-straight year by Ak-Chin Southern Dunes in Maricopa, Arizona. Through the terms of the sponsorship, NGI players will be able to use Motocaddy electric caddies during the May tournament, a 54-hole stroke-play event that’s often referred to as the “NIT of college golf.”

AWARDS
Applications Open for the AGM 2027 Platinum Awards: Top 100 Golf Shops and International Merchandiser of the Year
The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) has opened applications for its 2027 Platinum Awards, the annual program recognizing the Top 100 Golf Shops and the International Merchandiser of the Year. Applications close Friday, August 7, 2026, Winners will be celebrated during the 2027 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, where the Top 10 Best of the Best facilities will be revealed alongside the Cashman Award for Visual Excellence.
Summit Golf Brands Hosts The Summit at Pebble Beach, Recognizes 2025 Salesperson of the Year
Summit Golf Brands, parent company of B. Draddy, Zero Restriction, and Fairway & Greene, is proud to announce the successful completion of The Summit at Pebble Beach. The 54-hole, pro-member tournament at Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach is the organization’s signature annual event, bringing together key members of the company, valued advisors, and distinguished club partners for a week of golf, collaboration, and celebration at one of the game’s most iconic venues. Hosted each April at Pebble Beach Resorts, The Summit has become one of Summit Golf Brands’ most cherished traditions. The event welcomes leading clubs from across the United States and abroad, with this year’s field including seven new participating teams and three international teams.

INTERNATIONAL
Sony Pictures Networks India and Liv Golf Forge New Broadcast Partnership for 2026 Season
LIV Golf, the global golf league blending world-class competition with entertainment and culture to grow the game worldwide, announced today a new broadcast partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI). The agreement will see Sony deliver comprehensive live coverage of the 2026 LIV Golf League season to audiences in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives, broadcasting across its linear television channels (Sony Sports Network) and premium OTT platform (Sony LIV).
📅 CALENDAR
May 4: National Golf Day, Washington, D.C.
May 5-7: Golf Business Technology Conference - Belfast
May 15-16: British Golf Show - Marlow, England
May 25: Patriot Golf Day - Folds of Honor course partners
May 26- June 2: Women's Golf Day Week
June 1-4: ING Spring Forum - Savannah, GA
June 9-10: Multi-Course & Resort Operators Retreat 2026 - Monterey, CA
June 24: Indoor Golf Conference - Virtual Meeting
July 7-9: Indoor Golf Trade Show - Las Vegas, NV
July 27-29: PGA Buying Summit - Frisco, TX
Sept 29 -Oct 1: Golf Inc Summit - Hilton Head, SC.




