CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Topgolf Entertainment Group, the global sports and entertainment company,opened its newest venue in Chattanooga to the public on Aug. 7. The new venue is the second community-focused, completely open-air concept from Topgolf, featuring a technology-driven, single-level design that offers something for everyone. Augusta, Georgia, the home of the rescheduled Masters November 9-15th, was the first [...]
McConnell Golf took on an ambitious project earlier this year to create a new short game practice area at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. The major upgrade is slated for completion just in time for the PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship August 13-15. While the touring pros will certainly enjoy the new facility, it will [...]
The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee(FTSM)-- an organization founded in 2002 with the primary goal of impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf- announcedit has received a $9,494 gift from the North Florida PGA Members of the Southwest Chapter. [...]
BOSTON, Mass – In partnership with the state of New York, the USGA has announced that due to ongoing health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 120th U.S. Open Championship, scheduled Sept. 14-20 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y., will be conducted without spectators on-site. “Following months of consultation and scenario planning [...]
Pinehurst No. 2 ranked as No. 3 “Best Courses You Can Play in the United States” Pinehurst No. 2, host of three U.S. Open Championships and future host of the 2024 Open, is ranked third in the United States among Golfweek magazine’s annual "Top 100 Best Courses You Can Play" list. The famed Donald Ross design [...]
Four Branson, Missouri golf courses have earned top spots in Golfweek's 'Best Courses You Can Play' in the state's latest Top 10. Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge, Branson Hills and LedgeStone garnered 1,2,3 & 7 respectively in the annual compilation of lists that include "Best-in-State." Additionally, Ozarks National and Buffalo Ridge, amenities of Big Cedar Lodge, were honored [...]
Savannah, Georgia - The Club at Savannah Quarters recently welcomed Peyton Grymes as its new Golf Lifestyle Director. Grymes will direct golf membership sales and marketing for the private club and community, which features an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature golf course, outstanding club amenities and an extensive social calendar. The Club at Savannah Quarters offers many [...]
MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina – The 37th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship will be played as scheduled, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, but the ever-popular event is making changes necessary to ensure a safe environment for players. More than 2,250 players have already signed up for this year’s tournament, which will again allow golfers the [...]
It was no surprise last week when the PGA of America, owners of the Ryder Cup, and the two tours whose players make up the competing teams pushed back the matches originally scheduled for September at Whistling Straights (Kohler, Wisc.) until 2021. The importance of protecting the tens of thousands of fans, volunteers, players, caddies and [...]
July is “Troon Family Golf Month” at Troon-affiliated facilities around the world. Throughout July, Troon courses will amplify their year-round family golf initiatives through family-oriented instructional programs, events and tournaments. “We’re seeing a renewed interest in golf from juniors (and adults) around the globe,” said Bruce Glasco, chief operating officer, Troon. “In parts of Europe, for [...]
