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Online: www.firstcallgolf.com https://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mqzd6h77ec2bFirst Tee > Hosts 72 teenagers for a national leadership workshop series > Program returns to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with immersive golf at Interlachen CC > Featured speaker was Olympic medalist Kellie Wells Brinkley https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-07-19/first-tee-game-changers-academy-returns-to-minneapolis-bringing-all-star-lineup-of-experiences-including-keynote-from-olympic-medalist-kellie-wells-brinkley19 Jul 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzd6h77ec2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mqzc6yfnh22bClubGrub > Launches platform upgrade > New release unifies mobile ordering, GPS-powered delivery, kitchen management, staff communication and member engagement into a single hospitality platform https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-07-19/clubgrub-launches-platform-upgrade-built-to-extend-hospitality-anywhere-on-property19 Jul 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzc6yfnh22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mi7bzdndl22mNicklaus Companies > Closes sale of business to Jack Nicklaus-backed 20 Majors > Sale followed a chapter 11 sale process > Sale approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on March 9 https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-03-29/nicklaus-companies-llc-closes-sale-of-business-to-jack-nicklaus-backed-20-majors-llc29 Mar 2026 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7bzdndl22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mi7bdngnhc2mIndoor Golf Alliance: > International Indoor Golf Trade Show and Conference to debut at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, July 7-9 https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-03-29/the-stage-is-set-first-international-indoor-golf-trade-show-and-conference-announced29 Mar 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7bdngnhc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mfzh35qjec2pSuperStroke > SuperStroke: Releases St. Patrick’s Day “Pot O’ Gold” putter grip > New limited-edition leprechaun-themed grip with gold coins, clover and a rainbow leading to a pot of gold debuts March 2 in Zenergy Pistol 2.0 and Tour 2.0 models https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-03-01/superstroke-releases-2026s-limited-edition-st-patricks-day-pot-o-gold-putter-grip01 Mar 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfzh35qjec2phttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mfz7agchfs2pUSGA > Names U.S. Amateur champion’s medal, U.S. Junior Amateur Trophy for Tiger Woods > Nine-Time USGA champion joins esteemed list of influential figures with USGA medal in their names https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-03-01/u-s-amateur-champions-medal-and-u-s-junior-amateur-trophy-to-be-named-for-tiger-woods01 Mar 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfz7agchfs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mfz6xd2nz22pUSGA > Selects Inverness Club for 2045 U.S. Open > Toledo, Ohio, club to also host the 2033 U.S. Girls’ Junior and 2036 U.S. Women’s Amateur https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-03-01/2045-u-s-open-headlines-trio-of-additional-usga-championships-slated-for-inverness-club01 Mar 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfz6xd2nz22phttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mfz2vwrmls2pUSGA > Elects Kevin Hammer as organization's 68th president > 2 new members join the executive committee — Brenda Corrie Kuehn and Suzy Whaley https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-03-01/kevin-hammer-elected-68th-usga-president01 Mar 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfz2vwrmls2phttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbp6ryqrcs2tInrange > Strengthens U.S. presence with 4 partner venues > Westwood Golf (Washington) and North Columbus Driving Range (Iowa) have joined the Inrange network, while Pinseekers has upgraded its existing range technology at two locations in Iowa and Wisconsin https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-11-17/inrange-strengthens-u-s-presence-with-four-new-partner-venues05 Jan 2026 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbp6ryqrcs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbp6pl7e222tKroger Queen City Championship > Maketewah CC to host starting in 2026 > Cincinnati’s LPGA Tour event is moving to the spring, taking place May 11-17 https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-11-18/cincinnatis-maketewah-country-club-to-host-the-kroger-queen-city-championship-presented-by-p-g-beginning-in-202605 Jan 2026 19:35 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbp6pl7e222thttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbp6mv7hik2tShot Scope > Breaks down the stats of putting > Company's study reveals the percentage of putts made from short- and mid-range distances based on a player's handicap https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-11-21/the-thrill-of-draining-bombs-and-the-agony-of-short-misses05 Jan 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbp6mv7hik2thttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbp6kwkt2k2tXXIO > Introduces the XXIO 14 and XXIO 14+ for women and senior golfers https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-12-08/crafted-for-effortless-play-xxio-introduces-the-all-new-xxio-1405 Jan 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbp6kwkt2k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbp6hposdc2tUneekor > To exhibit at 2026 PGA Show for the seventh consecutive year https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-12-09/uneekor-to-exhibit-at-2026-pga-show05 Jan 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbp6hposdc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbos5irji22tGameAbove Sports > Announces strategic investment in Platform Golf, which will utilize GameAbove Sports’ network of golf courses, university and international travel partners https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-12-11/gameabove-sports-announces-strategic-investment-in-platform-golf-to-advance-verified-and-gamified-off-course-play05 Jan 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbos5irji22thttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbos2dsvls2tIndoor Golf Alliance > Prepares for Indoor Golf World Forum > Free webinar is scheduled for Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. ET https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-01-05/indoor-golf-world-forum-january-14th-202605 Jan 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbos2dsvls2thttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mborxbhqmc2tAl Zorah Golf & Yacht Club > New clubhouse took first in Golf Inc. magazine's Best New Public Clubhouse category https://www.firstcallgolf.com/release/2025-09-29/al-zorah-golf-yacht-club-wins-top-honour-in-global-clubhouse-of-the-year-awards05 Jan 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mborxbhqmc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mboog23mrc2cFirst Tee > Celebrates National Coaches Day > The national youth development organization launches a new video series spotlighting its program's coaches https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-10-06/first-tee-celebrates-national-coaches-day-with-launch-of-video-series-showcasing-coach-philosophy05 Jan 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mboog23mrc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mboobhvrec2cYouth on Course > Celebrates 5 million rounds played > Milestone round played in Maryland highlights accelerated expansion and local impact https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-09-30/youth-on-course-celebrates-five-million-rounds-in-record-year-of-growth05 Jan 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mboobhvrec2chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mboo65f75c2cGCSAA > Conference and Trade Show to kick off centennial year > Registration now open for golf course management event, Feb. 2-5 in Orlando, Florida https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-09-24/2026-gcsaa-conference-and-trade-show-to-kick-off-associations-centennial-year05 Jan 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mboo65f75c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mboo3msres2cNemacolin > Mystic Rock, Shepherd’s Rock courses honored > The Farmington, Pennsylvania, destination's courses were named to Golfweek’s Top 50 Casino Courses in the U.S. list https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-11-04/nemacolins-mystic-rock-and-shepherds-rock-courses-honored-on-golfweeks-2025-top-casino-courses-in-u-s-list05 Jan 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mboo3msres2chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbonzj2te22cCurley-Wagner Golf Design > Shura Links opens in Saudi Arabia > The Brian Curley-designed layout is Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-09-22/shura-links-designed-by-acclaimed-architect-brian-curley-opens-for-play05 Jan 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbonzj2te22chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbonwtmges2cCalusa CC > To unveil new 12-hole course > The Lakewood Ranch, FL, course opening this winter will offer a mix of par-3, 4 and 5 holes while providing a quicker alternative to a full 18-hole round https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-09-11/calusa-country-club-to-unveil-new-12-hole-course-this-winter05 Jan 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbonwtmges2chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbonuddzvk2cJackson T. Stephens Cup > LSU, Wake Forest win team titles > Event, which debuted in 2021, is named in honor of the late Jack Stephens, the former chairman of Augusta National Golf Club https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-09-18/louisiana-state-men-and-wake-forest-women-win-team-titles-at-2025-jackson-t-stephens-cup05 Jan 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbonuddzvk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbonr6hx322cSkytrak > Introduces the ST Max launch monitor, which combines tour-level accuracy with new Speed Training powered by Golftec https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-10-16/skytrak-introduces-the-new-st-max-to-power-smarter-golf-improvement-and-training05 Jan 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbonr6hx322chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbonnicp322cAPGA Tour > Joey Stills claims his 1st title at the Cisco Invitational > Stills, 28, in his seventh APGA Tour season, finished at 4-under par at Spyglass Hill Golf Course, one stroke ahead of Marcus Byrd and Luis Gagne https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-10-19/joey-stills-claims-first-apga-tour-title-at-the-cisco-invitational-at-pebble-beach05 Jan 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbonnicp322chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbonipszns2cPGA of America > Taps Superstition Mountain G&CC to host 2 championships > The Gold Canyon, Arizona, club will host the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship and 2028 PGA Professional Championship https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-10-20/superstition-mountain-golf-country-club-to-host-2026-senior-pga-professional-championship-and-2028-pga-professional-championship05 Jan 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbonipszns2chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mbong6pjyk2cPGA Show > The Range will be a refreshed and reimagined destination on the show floor and offer a hands-on testing experience https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-12-18/the-range-at-the-2026-pga-show-offers-premium-hands-on-golf-equipment-and-technology-testing-experience05 Jan 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbong6pjyk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mboncqwvp22cRevelyst Golf Technology > Appoints David Ponce as senior director of sales and will lead RGT’s strategic partnerships, including the company’s critical retailer and reseller programs https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2025-12-18/revelyst-golf-technology-appoints-david-ponce-as-senior-director-of-sales05 Jan 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mboncqwvp22chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mboiyeelcc2cJW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa > Offers the Golf Package, which features unlimited play on both courses plus a $50 resort credit https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-01-05/jw-marriott-phoenix-desert-ridge-resort-spa-offers-ultimate-golf-desert-escape05 Jan 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mboiyeelcc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/firstcallgolf.bsky.social/post/3mboig4cai22cLaon Swing Craft > To make 3rd appearance at PGA Show > South Korean company to showcase its latest AI-powered golf solutions, Swing EZ and VTrack https://www.firstcallgolf.com/industry-news/release/2026-01-05/laon-swing-craft-to-exhibit-at-2026-pga-show-in-orlando-fl-january-20-2305 Jan 2026 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:ll5dvmts2o7zb2udjghjb23x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mboig4cai22c