Author: Glen Turk

Northville, Michigan (November 15, 2017)—The American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) selected Meadowbrook Country Club for its accolade as a 2017 Design Excellence Recognition Program honoree. Meadowbrook is one of only 11 courses to receive the prestigious designation. Arizona-based architect Andy Staples of Staples Golf Design oversaw the renovation of the legendary suburban Detroit course. Meadowbrook Country Club embarked on a major renovation of its historic 1916 course last year to mark the milestone occasion of its 100th anniversary, and took the bold step of closing the course entirely for play. Originally designed by Scottish classic architect Willie Park,…

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Nov. 1, 2017 — XXIO® has announced the new XXIO X product lineup, the tenth generation of their flagship woods and irons. XXIO X (pronounced ZEK-si-oh ten) features the new True-Focus Impact Technology, which combines a larger sweet spot with a shaft that helps golfers find the face-center more often so moderate swing speed golfers can experience easier distance. XXIO is one of the world’s fastest growing premium golf equipment manufacturers. With the highest quality materials and revolutionary technologies, XXIO products are painstakingly crafted for the discerning golfer with a moderate swing speed. “We build golf…

KemperSports announced it has been selected by ownership to manage The Inns at St. Albans in St. Albans, Mo. Located adjacent to land overlooking the golf courses at The Country Club of St. Albans, The Inn serves as the premier private event and boutique lodging destination in the St. Louis market. “We are looking forward to this strategic partnership and the benefits to our investments and the community of St. Albans,” said owner Datra Herzog. Originally built in 1843, The Inns at St. Albans has seen a number of renovations and improvements since its inception. Today, The Inns includes, a…

(Girona, Spain – November 3, 2017) After capturing his third title of the year, Major winner Sergio Garcia returned to PGA Catalunya Resort, near Girona, for the sixth year in succession, to spend time with students of his Junior Golf Academy. The 37-year-old Masters champion conducted golf clinics with the youngsters, as well as a special masterclass with a group from Consorci Sant Gregori in nearby Girona, an organisation that helps individuals with special educational needs, and played some exhibition holes with 12 pupils. Since it was established as a collaboration between Fundación Sergio Garcia and PGA Catalunya Resort in…

Restoration of all 18 greens still honors the original design of course architect Larry Packard PALM HARBOR, FL., November 3, 2017 – Innisbrook, a Salamander Resort has completed the renovation of the putting surface on all 18 greens on its popular North Course, one of four championship layouts at the Tampa Bay-area resort. The course officially celebrated its re-opening today with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the 18th green. The six-month renovation process began on June 5 using a no-till method of turf replacement, resulting in a firmer, more consistent playing surface. The greens were planted with TifEagle Bermuda Grass…

Our friends at LinksVideo created this amazing video on Mammoth Dunes at Sand Valley Golf Resort in Nekoosa, Wisconsin. In under four minutes you will realize why this course has to be on your must-play list for 2018!

Lately, the tropics have been the news; unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons. Instead of sunshine and sea breezes, Mother Nature has shown her wrath in the form of Category 4 and 5 hurricanes. It’s heartbreaking to see the destruction left in the wake of these major storms at many tropical locales. Some might need years before things are back to normal. Others, though, are already back open for business and awaiting your arrival. They were the lucky ones; and with the hurricane season winding down and Old Man Winter right at our doorsteps, golfers and vacationers should consider visiting…

Golf’s renaissance man guides Brendan Steele to season’s first win on PGA Tour; prepares to launch The Rick Smith Golf Performance Center at Trump® National Doral Miami Miami, FL – Rick Smith, one of golf’s leading swing coaches, has been very busy in his usual enthusiastic manner while preparing for the upcoming 2017/2018 PGA Tour season. Kicking off the fall season, long-time Smith student Brendan Steele won the PGA Tour’s 2017-2018 season-opening tournament at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa Valley on Oct. 8. At the same time, Smith is preparing for the opening of the Rick Smith Golf Performance Center at Trump®…

Winston-Salem, NC, October 25, 2017 – SkyTrak LLC, a joint venture of SkyGolf and SportTrak, announces the release of Version 3.0 of the SkyTrak app. Version 3.0 features an updated look and a variety of performance enhancements. “We are always looking to improve the experience golfers have with SkyTrak,” said Andy Allen, SportTrak Managing Director of Golf. “Version 3.0 updates the look and performance across all platforms and allows users to get the most out of their SkyTrak launch monitor. We recommend that all of our users update to Version 3.0 today!” Version 3.0 software updates include: Newly re-designed user…

Fort Worth, Texas: BH Golf Equipment, LLC, operating as Ben Hogan Golf Equipment, announced the launch of a new, B2C e-commerce focused website: www.benhogangolf.com. The new site will be the cornerstone of the Company’s innovative ‘factory-direct’ pricing model. “We’ll never deviate from our mission to bring the highest-performing, most-precise, and best- feeling clubs to market” said Scott White, President and CEO of Ben Hogan Golf Equipment. “That said, our means of getting them there will be a bit different. After doing a lot of research and experimentation, we’ve decided to forego the golf industry’s traditional distribution model completely. Now, without any…