The United States Golf Association (USGA) is accelerating its work toward a more sustainable game with the deployment of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment toward reducing golf’s use of water. The organisation’s US$30 million commitment over the next 15 years will advance under-utilised strategies and technologies …
Scottsdale, Ariz. (April 25, 2023) – Troon® Executive Vice President Mark Chapleski will retire at the end of July, following 24 years with the golf and club management leader. Chapleski has led the Troon International division since 2017, growing the company’s international portfolio to 40-plus facilities in 20 …
Topgolf is beyond excited to share that beginning in 2024, Topgolf will be an officially sanctioned event with Special Olympics, the first time a brand has become a medaled event. That means Special Olympics athletes will be able to compete in Topgolf as an individual …
The 150th Open at St Andrews generated over £300 million in economic benefit for Scotland according to an independent study commissioned by The R&A, VisitScotland and Fife Council. The historic Championship provided a total economic impact of £106 million to Scotland – new money entering …
After a three-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the PGA Members’ International Conference returned to an in-person event last month, with Members from all corners of the globe gathering at the world-renowned Laguna Phuket in Thailand. Delegates listened to an impressive cast list of speakers, …
Perry Ellis International and Walkinshaw Sports have agreed an exclusive strategic partnership to officially distribute Original Penguin golf and tennis clothing to the Australian and New Zealand wholesale and retail market. It comes as two of the brand’s biggest globally recognized Ambassadors, Cameron Smith and …
Golf instructor Sean Foley, who has coached some of the biggest names in professional golf, has partnered with Blue Tees Golf, a producer of golf rangefinders and accessories. Foley, who has been voted among the best golf teachers in the world by players on the …
A research study will track 200 disabled golfers over a year of competition, gathering insights and data to promote better understanding and make golf more accessible for those with chronic health conditions. EDGA, formerly known as the European Disabled Golf Association, has recruited a team …
Richmond Golf Club has announced that Aaron Cox has been appointed as the new head PGA professional. Aaron, an Australian PGA Professional, turned professional at 19 years of age and entered PGA Traineeship at Phillip Island Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. At the end of …
New Zealand PGA Professional Mike Dodd, who lives and works in Dorset, has been named England Golf Participation and Development Coach of the Year. The 58-year-old, who is also a member of the New Zealand PGA, arrived at Sturminster Marshall Golf Club in Wimbourne, Dorset, …
