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…
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!
Eau Claire, Wis. — Sometimes the best gifts are the ones we would never think to give ourselves. That’s the story behind the winner of the $20,000 Carl’s Place golf simulator giveaway — and the reason this particular prize is about much more than golf. The winner, Tom, didn’t enter the giveaway for himself. He entered on behalf of his brother-in-law, Matt, a 21-year Army Reserve veteran and Purple Heart recipient who has spent much of his life quietly putting others first. Matt rarely talks about his military service. Instead, he and his wife, Justine, have devoted nearly a decade…
Jay’s Tee Box There’s something about fall that makes golfers want to squeeze every last drop out of the season. Maybe it’s the cooler temperatures, the changing colors, or that unmistakable feeling that winter is waiting just around the corner. Whatever the reason, fall is when we start thinking about where we’ve been, where we still want to go, and – most importantly – where we’re going to play next. That’s exactly what we had in mind when putting together this issue of Midwest Golfing Magazine. Our cover story takes us to one of the most remarkable golf destinations…
The OG Cush Premium takes the iconic OG Cush sole off the course with first-ever lifestyle zero-drop shoe. Tacoma, Washington – TRUE linkswear (TRUE), creator of ultra-comfortable, modern golf footwear designed for walking on and off the course, announces the OG Cush Premium, a new lifestyle-forward shoe built on the brand’s popular OG Cush platform. The new model is a benchmark for TRUE: the first casual, lifestyle shoe the brand has ever made with a zero-drop construction. The original OG Cush was TRUE’s first major redesign of its iconic OG platform and quickly became a consumer favorite, thanks to its…
Advanced Ecosystem Replaces FSX Software with Connected Experience Across Desktop and App, Anchored by the new Foresight Premier Software (CARLSBAD, CA) – Revelyst Inc. announces the launch of Foresight+, an all-in-one digital ecosystem that seamlessly connects practice, play, and competition for golfers of all skill levels. It includes access to features and content across both Foresight Premier, the company’s completely revamped PC software platform, and the Foresight Mobile App, delivering a unified game-improvement and entertainment experience. Foresight Premier delivers updated PC-based simulation, including immersive golf course play and practice capabilities Foresight Mobile App extends the experience beyond the simulator, giving…
STEVENS POINT, WIS (Sep 21, 2026) – SentryWorld has been named to GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World for 2026, earning a place alongside leading golf destinations from around the globe. From championship golf to Wisconsin hospitality, SentryWorld is one of just 25 United States resorts named to the list. It also joins three other Wisconsin properties among the Top 100. “To be recognized among the very best resorts in the world is both an extraordinary honor and a humbling reminder of what can be accomplished through hard work, determination, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence,”…
Golf Course Expands Into Year-Round Comprehensive Golfing Facility HARTFORD, WI — August 28, 2026 — Washington County Golf Course celebrated the Grand Opening of its new Clubhouse Addition on Tuesday, August 25 marking the launch of a state-of-the-art multi-purpose space featuring indoor golf simulators, expanding the course’s offerings into a year-round, comprehensive golfing facility. The new multi-purpose space opens to breathtaking views of the iconic Holy Hill rising above the rolling Kettle Moraine landscape, an area cherished by golfers for its contours and the natural beauty. “This is such an exciting way to enter the next quarter century at our…
Refreshed golf course and newly opened The Orchard Social restaurant represent new chapter for award-winning Chicagoland property Orchard Valley Golf Course in Aurora, Illinois, will reopen for public play on Saturday, September 5, after completing a 22-month, $8.8 million renovation project aimed at modernizing the 31-year-old facility. Orchard Valley Golf Course will begin accepting tee time reservations on Saturday, August 22 at www.orchardvalleygolf.com. The comprehensive renovation, funded through bond proceeds and the Fox Valley Park District’s existing capital development fund, began in November 2024. Key improvements include: Installation of a state-of-the-art irrigation system Renovation, realignment, relocation, and reconstruction of bunkers Addition of new…
Newest addition to Phantom family builds on PGA TOUR-winning 9.5R modern mallet design CARLSBAD, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2026) — Scotty Cameron adds to his family of tour-proven mallet designs with the new Phantom 9.5R model, building upon the success of one of the most popular Scotty Cameron putter setups this season on the PGA TOUR. Last month, Jackson Koivun switched to a Phantom 9.5R the week before earning his first PGA TOUR victory, posting 25 under to win the 3M Open by three shots in just his third professional start. Cameron Young has captured each of his three PGA TOUR wins with his 9.5R gamer, including…
Tournament extends agreement with PGA TOUR Champions and renews UW-Madison partnership; returns to University Ridge Golf Course in 2027 MADISON, Wis., Aug. 26, 2026 — The American Family Insurance Championship will remain in Madison through 2030, continuing its significant charitable and economic impact in the community. American Family Insurance, the tournament’s title sponsor, and PGA TOUR Champions have agreed to terms that secure the championship’s future in Madison. As part of the agreement, the tournament will return in 2027 to University Ridge Golf Course, where it debuted in 2016. Competition is scheduled for June 11-13. The AmFam Championship’s popular team format…