The Quarry Remains at No. 35 and Top Resort Course in Minnesota; The Legend Also Appears in Annual Listing of Best Destination Courses in U.S. (BIWABIK, Minn.) – Giants Ridge, Minnesota’s premier all-seasons recreation area set in the rugged beauty of the Mesabi Iron Range, announces that both of its championship courses, The Quarry and The Legend, appeared once again in Golfweek’s annual Top Resort Course Rankings. Golfweek’s “Ultimate Guide to Golf Course Living and Great Escapes 2026” placed The Quarry at No. 35 in its “Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S.” rankings. Designed by Jeff Brauer on the site of…
Author: Glen Turk
Glen Turk
Glen Turk is a Wisconsin native who has been the Senior Writer/Editor of Midwest Golfing Magazine since 2006. Besides being an avid golfer, Glen enjoys traveling, music, and cheering on the finest professional sports team of all-time, the Green Bay Packers. Glen’s ultimate golf goal is to play in all fifty states and currently he is more than half way there. His other dream, albeit far-fetched, it to record an ace in all seven states of our distribution area. Thanks to an ace in Illinois in 2015, and one in Michigan in 2016, he has three down, four to go!
Wisconsin-area course also hosting first-ever USNDP State Team event in July LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jan. 13, 2026) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced SentryWorld, in Stevens Point, Wis., as the host site for the 2028 U.S. Senior Women’s Open and 2034 U.S. Senior Open Championships. These two future championships will be the fourth and fifth USGA championships held at SentryWorld. “We are excited to return to SentryWorld and the state of Wisconsin to conduct these two premier senior events,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “We know that SentryWorld will be a great test for these…
New tour-validated construction delivers longer distance, faster ball speed, more consistent flight FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Faster dual-core technology and advanced aerodynamics drive longer distance with even more consistent flight in the new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash golf ball, available in golf shops worldwide beginning Jan. 21. Over four years in the making, the new Pro V1x Left Dash (designated by –Pro V1x on its sidestamp) is the result of an uncompromising Titleist R&D process that demands that every new generation must deliver discernible performance improvements. “We won’t introduce a product just because it’s new,” said Mike Madson, Senior Vice President of Titleist Golf…
By Terry O’Connell There are so many golf apps in the world, it’s confusing. One does this, another does that, another does this and that. Our golf lives on and off the links shouldn’t be so hard. Finally, there’s a new sheriff in town that’s mitigating app overload. It’s AM GOLF whereby players enjoy a single-destination app to manage their official handicaps; book tee times; access and register for newfound golf tournaments near and wide; communicate with golf buddies and make like-minded golf friends; catalog and track skills improvements, scores and wages; buy and sell golf merchandise; and so much…
Matt and Cameron Kuchar Race to Victory with Incredible 33-under-par Score ORLANDO, FL. – (December 21, 2025) – 25-year Bridgestone Golf staffer Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron captured a storybook victory at the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton GC in Orlando, Florida on Sunday in record fashion. Putting up incredible scores of 57 on Saturday and 54 on Sunday for a final score of 33-under-par, which breaks the old tournament record by five strokes, the Kuchars dominated the field with Matt playing Bridgestone’s new and exciting VS Proto Black golf ball. “Winning the PNC with my son Cameron is…
NEW YORK (December 18, 2025) – LIV Golf, the global golf league energizing the sport through team competition and innovative fan experiences, today confirmed it will return to Michigan with a new title partner for the 2026 season finale. The Aramco LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship 2026 will take place August 27-30 at The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Mich., site of this past season’s team championship that witnessed packed crowds, headline entertainment and a thrilling playoff finish. With this announcement, Aramco becomes the League’s second title partner. Fans can now secure priority access to Premium Hospitality tickets before they go on sale to the…
A modern advancement in materials and design, inspired by Honma’s heritage. Carlsbad, CA — Honma Golf, the leader in beautifully crafted luxury performance golf equipment, proudly announces the launch of the T//World TW777 series, a modern breakthrough that delivers enhanced distance, refined feel, and elevated forgiveness through Honma’s innovative Carbon Power technology. A collection engineered for players of all skill levels, the TW777 line represents performance perfected. The TW777 collection is designed for golfers of all skill levels and who demand performance with every swing. The family of clubs includes: three drivers, standard, Max, and a mini 360 Ti, fairway woods (3W, 4W,…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 – Leading the way in ultralightweight, luxury golf equipment for Women and Seniors, XXIO® is proud to introduce its most ambitious product line yet: the all-new XXIO 14 and XXIO 14+. Designed with revolutionary materials and game-changing technologies, XXIO 14 unites ultralightweight engineering with elegant precision, unlocking smooth power through the swing and a confident, consistent strike. XXIO 14 represents a true shift of where we are taking this brand. We’ve moved beyond incremental improvements to deliver something completely new, making it easier than ever for women and seniors to swing faster, hit straighter,…
Collectibles leader expands golf portfolio with team golf league, releasing first TGL trading cards spotlighting golf legends and rising stars Carlsbad, Calif. and Orlando, Fla. (December 8, 2025) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, today announced a new license agreement with TGL, the primetime team golf league. The collaboration will introduce the league’s first trading cards, providing fans even more ways to enjoy the action and connect with their favorite golfers through Upper Deck collectibles. As part of the agreement, Upper Deck will be the exclusive licensed producer of trading cards (digital and physical), for…
Heritage Golf Group, the fastest-growing owner and operator of golf and country clubs in the United States, has announced the acquisition of three premier private clubs in Florida from MG Orender, managing partner of the three properties. With these additions, Heritage’s portfolio now includes 46 clubs nationwide, including 12 throughout Florida. The three newly acquired properties—The Plantation Golf & Country Club, Country Club of Ocala and The Palencia Club—strengthen Heritage’s footprint across the state and reflect the company’s continued growth strategy in key golf and lifestyle markets. “We wanted to ensure each of these clubs was positioned for long-term success,…