Lawrence, Kan. (Oct. 27, 2026) – Kerry Haigh, PGA of America Chief Championships Officer, has been selected to receive the 2027 Outstanding Contribution Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The Outstanding Contribution Award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the membership, through outstanding contributions for the golf course industry. The contribution must be significant in both substance and duration. The outstanding contribution may be or have been regional in nature. “I’m honored and extremely excited,” Haigh said. “I’m biased, but I really admire what all superintendents do. They all seem…
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!
Renovations to Holes 3 and 10 advance multi-year effort to create a more authentic Donald Ross experience at The Highlands HARBOR SPRINGS, Mich. — BOYNE Golf continues its ambitious transformation of the Donald Ross Memorial at The Highlands with newly reimagined 3rd and 10th holes inspired by Ross’s celebrated design at Wannamoisett Country Club and his home course, Royal Dornoch. Working with Michigan-based golf course architect and Donald Ross expert Ray Hearn and Great Lakes Construction, the latest renovations mark another significant step in BOYNE Golf’s multi-year effort to create more authentic renditions of the original Ross holes that inspired the…
A thinner face and optimized weighting advance speed, forgiveness, and control off the tee or turf SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Oct. 22, 2026) – PXG® today introduced the next evolution of its Secret Weapon® Mini Driver, designed to deliver driver distance with fairway wood control. Drawing on technologies also featured in PXG’s celebrated Lightning® lineup, the new model combines a thinner face, refined internal sole structure, and optimized weighting in a compact, 300cc clubhead to generate faster ball speeds and tighter dispersion. “The original Secret Weapon was my favorite club in the bag, so I had high expectations for this one,” said…
Kauai’s premier golf courses welcome golfers back to the Garden Isle Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi (October 19, 2026) – The Kauaʻi community continues to make steady and inspiring progress in the wake of Hurricane Lowell. Since the Category 2 hurricane impacted the island on September 7 and 8, crews and residents have cleared debris, restored power, and are ready to extend the Aloha spirit the Garden Isle is known for. Amid this resilience comes welcome news for golf travelers, KAUAʻI IS OPEN and Go Golf Kaua‘i’s acclaimed courses have reopened for play and are welcoming back visitors to their fairways and greens.…
Acclaimed Arnold Palmer design continues its transformation with new TifEagle Bermuda greens and additional property enhancements as part of ongoing investment in the club. SHALLOTTE, N.C — October 2026 — Rivers Edge Golf Club, one of Myrtle Beach area’s most celebrated golf courses, has announced plans for a major course revitalization project in 2027, highlighted by a complete greens renovation and the installation of new TifEagle Bermudagrass putting surfaces. The project marks another major investment in the Arnold Palmer-designed course, building on years of improvements while preserving the character that has made Rivers Edge a favorite among golfers since 1999.…
A new approach to European golf travel combines exceptional courses with fine dining, wine, history, wellness and unforgettable experiences for two For affluent American travelers seeking something beyond the traditional European golf trip, MyGolfConcierge is showcasing the Heart of Europe as an ideal destination for couples – where exceptional golf can be seamlessly combined with culture, history, gastronomy, wine, shopping, sightseeing and spa experiences. From Prague and Vienna to Budapest and the surrounding countryside, Central Europe offers couples the opportunity to experience multiple dimensions of European travel within a single, carefully curated journey. A morning on the golf course can…
Heralded Gene Bates designed course achieves highest-ever rating in this category Worley, Idaho; October 14, 2026 – Circling Raven Golf Club garnered the No. 10 ranking in Golfweek’s just published “Top 50 Best U.S. Casino Courses, 2026,” improving seven places since last year’s annual compilation. Not only did Circling Raven climb into America’s top 10 it widened the gap between its next-closest casino course competitor in the Northwest, which is 14 places behind. To construct its rankings, hundreds of evaluators survey thousands of courses annually – grading each nominated course on Golfweek’s numerous standards of evaluation. “This is a thrilling…
New PXG Torpedo ZT Putter pairs a familiar mallet profile with face-stabilizing technology, precision weighting, and a fan-favorite Pick-Up Pocket SCOTTSDALE, AZ (Oct. 8, 2026) – PXG has announced the launch of the new PXG® Torpedo® ZT Putter, bringing the popular Torpedo design from its Battle Ready® II Putter lineup into a Zero Torque configuration. Building on the success of the original, the new high-stability mallet combines the familiar head shape with technology engineered to help golfers keep the putter face square to the path throughout the stroke. At the heart of the PXG Torpedo ZT Putter is its Onset…
The new All Day model provides all-day comfort, every day. Tacoma, Washington – TRUE linkswear (TRUE), creator of ultra-comfortable, modern golf footwear designed for walking on and off the course, introduces a new model in the All Day collection, the All Day Leather. The refined silhouette is built around a premium Nappa leather upper designed to deliver the comfort and performance TRUE is known for with an elevated style built for everyday life. Designed for those who demand effortless performance without sacrificing style, the All Day Leather brings TRUE’s golf-inspired technology to life with a premium Nappa leather upper and…
Honor bestows distinction on the luxury venue’s golf and resort amenities (St. James, Barbados; September22, 2026) – GOLF Magazine (Golf.com) includes Apes Hill Barbados in its newly released list of “Top 100 Golf Resorts” – an aggregation of elite places around the globe where discerning travellers can relish “singular experiences.” Wrote GOLF: “Set 1,000 feet above sea level, the golf resort and community of Apes Hill encompass 475 acres of stunning landscape: deep, winding gullies, coral rock formations and rare sand dunes, highlighted by the Scotland District, a rare underwater mountain range that is visible above sea level. Guests can…