Apes Hill Barbados Celebrates Three World Golf Awards JAMES, BARBADOS (November 10, 2026) – Apes Hill Barbados won three categories during the 2026 World Golf Awards at Madinaty Golf Club in Egypt on Nov. 7 – Caribbean’s Best 9-Hole Golf Course and Best Golf Clubhouse, and Barbados’ Best Golf Course. The World Golf Awards recognized the wealth of experiences available at Apes Hill – from the Ron Kirby-designed 18-hole course where the Legends Tour plays each spring, to the family friendly Little Apes short course, and the property’s chic, casually elegant clubhouse. “To receive these awards is a source 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!
A golf career that spans 50+ years in Michigan earns its highest honor from the MGCA Harbor Springs, MI – Bernie Friedrich, Director of Golf Course Renovation and Development for BOYNE Resorts, has been named the winner of the 2026 Matthews Lifetime Achievement Award by the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA). Friedrich will be honored at the Annual MGCA Awards Banquet on Tuesday, Dec. 1, during the 2026 Michigan Golf Business Conference and Vendor Fair at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant. The Matthews Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to an individual or organization that, over a…
With acclaimed 18-hole course closed for year, Indoor Golf Suites beckon Worley, Idaho; November 4, 2026 – Among several 2026 season objectives, Circling Raven Director of Golf Don Rasmussen included increasing the number of women playing the award-winning golf course, mirroring the national trend of female golfers being one of the fastest-growing segments. Having recently shuttered the course for winter and with the final numbers tallied, Rasmussen reports that the strategic plan was successful. More women played Circling Raven in 2026, their clinic participation increased, and women’s merchandise sales grew. These achievements helped Circling Raven increase total revenue by 5%…
The founder of Sight Ball developed multiple golf products designed to improve the golfing experience, turning an idea into an entrepreneurial venture that attracted national media attention. OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS — Sometimes the best business ideas come from recognizing an opportunity hiding in plain sight. For entrepreneur Harry Briggs, that opportunity came from watching golfers practice. While working at a golf course, Briggs noticed that players frequently drew lines, markings, and other designs on their golf balls to improve their alignment and accuracy. He began wondering whether there was a better, more permanent solution that could help golfers improve their…
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…
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…