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World Amateur Handicap Championship Finale Moves to TPC Myrtle Beach
By Len Ziehm Golf is always in season in Myrtle Beach, where the lead-in to the 39th annual Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship is underway, even though the tournament will not be held until September. Early entries are already at 1,400 and will reach over 3,000, assuring once again, that it will remain the world’s […]
Senior PGA Championship Returns to Benton Harbor
The Senior PGA Championship will celebrate the 82nd edition at the Golf Club at Harbor Shores, in Benton Harbor, May 25-29. The first Senior PGA Championship was held at Augusta National Golf Club in 1937. Now as then, it recognizes the best professional golfer over the age of 50. Alex Chejka is the reigning Senior […]
Women’s Golf Day Set for June 7th
Women’s Golf Day (WGD) unites golfers around the globe. It is celebrating its 7th year in 2022 and will be held June 7th. “More and more women are beginning to participate in golf, and Women’s Golf Day provides a great opportunity for them to either learn how to play or further enjoy this game for […]
National Golf Foundation Reports Women Golfers Reach All Time High
The National Golf Foundation (NGF) is reporting that the number of women golfers in this country has increased to almost 6.2 million. Over 600,000 women have taken up the game in the last two years An NGF spokesman said “participation from women and girls has seen a notable increase in the past few years.” “There […]
Dormie Network Takes Private Golf Equipment Fitting to a New Level
By Brad King As the concept of custom fitting continues to gain traction, getting the right combination of club head, shaft and ball to fit your game is not just for the best players. A proper golf fitting can make the game more enjoyable for every skill level of golfer. Adam Lash is […]
Women Are The Focus at PGA Tour Superstore
By Ed Travis PGA Tour Superstore (PGATSS), the largest golf-specific retailer in the U.S., continues to have record sales while expanding the number of locations and says clubs, apparel, and accessories specifically for women are an important focus to fuel additional growth. In an exclusive interview with PGATSS CEO and President Dick Sullivan, […]
Sweetgrass Named Michigan Golf Course of the Year
Island Resort & Casino’s original course, Sweetgrass, has been selected as the 2021 Michigan Golf Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA). One of two courses at the Upper Peninsula resort, Sweetgrass opened in 2008 to rave reviews and is the annual host course for the LPGA Symetra Tour’s Island Resort […]
Golf Datatech Reports Rounds Down in September
We are not sure if this is the beginning of a new trend, or simply a slight correction, but Golf Datatech is reporting that rounds of golf played in September, 2021 were 8% lower than September, 2020. Only California reported an increase of 2.8% for the month. Even with above average temperatures and lower than […]
BOYNE Resort Officially Opens New Trackman Range
The Ross Center Driving Range at BOYNE Highlands officially opened their new Trackman Range feature last month. The Trackman Range is available at 30 hitting stations on the range. It features distance control and shot-shaping with eight essential data points to improve your game. Its free to all golfers and provides a variety of practice […]
Rocket Mortgage Classic Opens Ticket Sales
Last month the Rocket Mortgage Classic opened general admission ticket sales for the third edition of the tournament to be held at the Detroit Golf Club June 28 – July 4. In cooperation with government and health officials from the City of Detroit and State of Michigan, the Rocket Mortgage Classic general admission (grounds-only) tickets […]