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…
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!
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,…
District 5 Director Will Represent Michigan, Northern Ohio and Southern Ohio PGA Sections FRISCO, Texas – Kevin McKinley, a 23-year PGA of America Golf Professional and Executive Director of the First Tee Northern Michigan, has joined the PGA of America Board of Directors as District 5 Director. He was elected today at the 109th PGA Annual Meeting, held in Frisco, Texas, at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort. McKinley will serve a three-year term representing the Michigan, Northern Ohio and Southern Ohio PGA Sections. McKinley, who previously spent 18 years at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan, has collected numerous accolades during his career. In…
‘Little Apes’ short course complements championship 18-hole design, Golf Performance Centre St. James, Barbados; November 18, 2025 – Apes Hill Barbados, the casually elegant, critically acclaimed Caribbean resort and residential community, reports that its “Little Apes” Par-3 course has been named the Caribbean’s Best 9-Hole Golf Course at the prestigious 2025 World Golf Awards, celebrating excellence in golf tourism and course design across the globe. Nestled in the heart of Apes Hill’s stunning 475 acres, Little Apes is a fun and scenic short course for all the family where golfers of all ages and abilities can share the joy of…
Purchase four grounds or Captains’ Club tickets for the price of three. Available from Friday, Nov. 28th through Friday, Dec. 5th. Fans can select the Me + 4 offer on the Presidents Cup Ticketmaster page to secure this exclusive offer. Available for Thursday-Sunday tickets. Please click on this link for see the offer: https://www.ticketmaster.com/presidents-cup-tickets/artist/1333236 The 2026 Presidents Cup will take place September 22–27 at Medinah Country Club’s iconic Course No. 3 in the Chicago area, marking its first time in the region. Brandt Snedeker will captain the U.S. Team while Geoff Ogilvy leads the International side. The course, recently revamped…