
Billy Casper Golf Honors ‘Buffy Award’ Winners During 30th Anniversary Celebration
National Awards Recognize BCG’s ‘Best of the Best’ (KISSIMMEE, Fla.) – Billy Casper Golf – the innovative owner-operator of more than 150 golf courses, country clubs and resorts in 29 states – announced the winners of the company's annual “Buffy Awards” during its 30th anniversary celebration this month in Kissimmee, Florida. The 30th anniversary celebration honored BCG's exceptional team members and facilities across the country by recognizing their guest and client satisfac

Keith Dawkins stepping down from The First Tee
World Golf Foundation to announce new The First Tee CEO by end of year (ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.) – The World Golf Foundation Board of Directors announced today that Keith Dawkins, who joined The First Tee as incoming CEO last year, will be leaving the organization.
“Keith was instrumental over the past year as we transitioned from Joe Barrow’s longtime tenure into this new chapter for the organization,” said The First Tee Chairman Tim Finchem. “We learned a lot from his exper

Toptracer Range to be Unveiled at Ryder Cup Host Venue, Le Golf National
(DALLAS, Texas) Ryder Cup 2018 host venue, Le Golf National, is set to revolutionize its practice facilities with the introduction of Toptracer Range technology. Having played host to the 42nd Ryder Cup on its Albatros course, the esteemed 45-hole Paris-based destination will utilize Toptracer Range to enhance the club’s practice amenities. Elevating the driving range into a premium amenity, Toptracer Range combines technology and fun to create a superior golf experience for

Golf Life Navigators Launches Co-Branding Partnership with Golf Channel’s Golf Advisor
(NAPLES, Fla.) – Golf Life Navigators (GLN) – providing the only marketplace in the world for consumer-to-club connections – has entered into a strategic co-branding partnership with Golf Channel’s Golf Advisor. Based in South Florida with an active presence across the U.S, GLN uses the unique algorithm of its automated online ProGuide³ questionnaire to create a stress-free targeted marketplace for “best-matched” potential members with golf and country club options in Florida

Golfzon Newdin Group Enter Global Golf Education Market Through Acquisition of the Leadbetter Golf A
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Park Ki-won, CEO of Golfzon Newdin Holdings, the world leader in golf technology, announced today that they will be acquiring the Leadbetter Golf Academy (LGA) business from its Founder, the world-renowned golf instructor, David Leadbetter. As part of this acquisition, world-renowned golf instructor, David Leadbetter, will remain fully involved in the LGA business and will use his 35 years of industry experience to continue to direct the business going f

Troon Expands, Opens New Office in Irvine, California to Accommodate Regional Growth
Scottsdale, Ariz. – To accommodate regional growth interests and opportunities, Troon®, the world-wide leader in club management, development, and marketing, has expanded and opened a corporate office in Irvine, Calif. Troon Vice President Bill O’Brien, a 20+ year golf and hospitality industry veteran, will lead Troon’s Orange County office operations. The new Orange County office is located minutes from the John Wayne/Orange County Airport at 17875 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 2

GolfNow, Billy Casper Golf Expand Partnership with Widespread Deployment of GolfNow's G1 Technol
(ORLANDO, Fla.) – GolfNow and Billy Casper Golf (BCG) have expanded their partnership, with a new focus on installations of the innovative cloud-based GolfNow One (G1) golf-course management platform at BCG owned and operated properties coast to coast.
Golf course owners and operators, including BCG, are touting G1 as the market’s most advanced all-in-one business management platform. Tee sheet, point-of-sale, social media, employee schedules, inventory, and other function

Topgolf Tees Off Month-long Campaign Benefiting Make-A-Wish
Beginning August 1, Topgolf will offer guests opportunities to help make more wishes come true PHOENIX – Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® , known for their fun, games and great food – for all ages – today launched their fundraising campaign benefiting Make-A-Wish. Topgolf guests will have three ways to give within the venues and the WGT app, helping to raise the funds necessary to make wishes possible for children with critical illnesses. Since 2016, Topgolf has r

Youth on Course Announces 120 Percent Increase in Partnerships Since 2017
Affordable Golf Program Eclipses 41,000 Members, 900-Plus Courses In 26 States (PEBBLE BEACH, CA) — Youth on Course — the organization renowned for its record-breaking national growth to provide affordable golf access – continues remarkable growth with state and regional golf association partnerships increasing 120 percent in the last 18 months.
In 2018, more than 41,000 members are on pace to complete 115,000 rounds at 900-plus golf courses nationwide. Now in 26 states, t

The Glenlivet Renews Partnership with Golf Canada
The Glenlivet scotch whisky is the official spirit supplier of the RBC Canadian Open and CP Women's Open TORONTO - Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd. and Golf Canada are pleased to announce that Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand, The Glenlivet, will continue as the official spirit supplier of Golf Canada's National Open Championships—the RBC Canadian Open taking place from July 23-29, 2018 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont. as well as the CP Women's Open, from August 20-26 at Th