Author: 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!

The New Momentum Belt Features Malleable, Perforated Webbing and a Low-Profile Buckle for a Minimalist, Modern Look OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – August 12, 2025 – Arcade (https://arcadebelts.com), a brand founded on the belief that belts could be designed to function better, last longer, and provide more comfort, today introduces the latest in its lifestyle category: the all-new Momentum Belt. The Arcade Momentum belt is a perfect blend of comfort, style and sustainability with a sleek, understated look. It features an all-new perforated, breathable webbing made from 85% REPREVE® material that’s derived from recycled plastic bottles and other post-consumer waste. The…

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Special Presidents Cup Ticket Pricing Available for Golf Fans at the Show CHICAGO – The Presidents Cup is set to headline the 2026 Chicago Golf Show, bringing a life-size replica of the tournament trophy to golf and sports fans, in addition to rolling out a special ticket offering and giving back to the local golf community in a meaningful way. From February 27 through March 1, the Presidents Cup team will be on-site at the Chicago Golf Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, connecting with fans, talking all things golf and offering an exclusive 2026 Presidents Cup ticket…

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(SALEM, NH) Global golf footwear pioneers, ECCO GOLF, have unveiled their Spring/Summer 2026 collection – a bold showcase of innovation, craftsmanship, and contemporary design. The new range blends ECCO’s pioneering hybrid technologies with modern styling, delivering performance-driven comfort for golfers on and off the course. Leading the SS26 lineup are two standout new models: the ECCO GOLF BIOM C5 and ECCO GOLF STREET VIBE. Together, they represent the next evolution in ECCO’s commitment to redefining comfort and performance through Danish design and innovation. The ECCO GOLF BIOM C5 builds upon ECCO’s renowned BIOM® NATURAL MOTION® technology, offering anatomical support, stability, and natural movement. Combining ECCO…

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Men’s & Women’s Performance Apparel Leads the Season, Inspired by Golf’s Most Iconic Moments Scottsdale, AZ (Feb. 26, 2026) – PXG has unveiled its Spring / Summer 2026 Apparel Collection, anchored by an expanded men’s lineup that blends technical performance with bold, modern style inspired by golf’s most recognizable spring traditions. The new apparel collection draws from the optimism and visual energy of golf’s spring season, reinterpreting classic tournament hues through a contemporary lens. The color story features Evergreen Grove, Championship Gold, Royal Blue, and Azalea Pink, a palette grounded in heritage greens and elevated with vibrant shades that feel…

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A new kind of indoor golf club has debuted in Elmhurst, Ill. It’s neither a bowling-alley-style simulator bar nor a stuffy, high-barrier country club. It’s something entirely different: Signature Golf Society. Just west of Chicago, this sanctuary is redefining what it means to practice and play in the suburbs by trading the rowdy bar atmosphere for a personal, private, and premium experience. Co-owner Matt Kerndt, his wife and brother-in-law turned a family business idea into an always-open golf getaway that feels more like an exclusive 1920’s lounge than a suburban storefront. When Kerndt began researching the indoor golf market last spring, he…

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Titleist Introduces New Players S4, Players S4 StaDry™ and Players S5 Stand Bags FAIRHAVEN, Mass.  — Titleist unveils the new lineup of Players S Stand Bags, featuring ground-up redesigns backed by extensive golfer insights and validated through in-depth player testing. Three next generation models — Players S4, Players S4 StaDry™ and Players S5 — deliver enhanced quality, durability and on-course performance in premium, lightweight constructions.  New for 2026:  Redesigned stand system delivers reliable leg deployment, security and stability; New top cuff design offers easier club access and minimizes club entanglement; Enhanced double strap system delivers superior weight distribution, balance and comfort for an effortless carry; Upgraded materials deliver…

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One of North America’s largest destination golf resorts will be a part of the annual Readers’ Choice Awards Petoskey, MI – BOYNE Golf, a collection of 11 golf courses across three destination resorts in Northern Michigan, has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The national awards, curated by a panel of subject-matter experts, recognize top attractions and businesses, providing readers with trusted recommendations. The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards is voted on by the public, which begins on Monday, February 23rd at noon EST and ends on Monday, March 23rd at 11:59 am EST. The top 10 winners, as ranked by USA TODAY 10BEST readers,…

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New Book Reflects on the Game of Golf for the ‘Common Golfer’ New York, January 26, 2025 –  The Common Golfer, a new book from Fayetteville Mafia Press/Tucker DS Press (distributed worldwide by Hachette), is an entertaining read that examines the “why” of golfers everywhere – the men, women and children who are drawn to the game and entwined by its charms, challenges, intricacies and idiosyncrasies. Through more than 40 essays, author Jack Wollitz asks and answers why we play golf, whether it is work or fun, why we worship the hallowed golf courses around the world, why every golf course has…

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Golf Digest’s 2023 Renovation of the Year architect will lead a multi-million dollar, multi-phase restoration of one of Ross’ boldest designs. Ranked No. 70 on Golfweek’s Top 100 Classic Courses* and a Golf Magazine Top 100 course in the U.S.* Restoration Master Plan. Tyler J. Rae, Golf Architect c. 2024. Donald Ross c. 1922. CANTON, OHIO – Brookside Country Club has named Tyler Rae as its Architect of Record and unveiled a Restorative Master Plan for its Donald Ross designed golf course. The restoration will include the complete rebuilding of four green complexes, green expansions across the course, a full…

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(St. James, Barbados; Feb. 23, 2026) – GolfPass has released its Golfers’ Choice list of recreational players’ favorite warm-weather courses and Apes Hill Barbados ranks No. 1 in the Caribbean. The Golfers’ Choice list was generated by golfer reviews on GolfNow and GolfPass throughout 2025. It reveals the top courses in warm-weather states and countries including those in the Caribbean, Australia, Mexico, and the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. “The batch of warm-weather international destinations and state lists we release for Golfers’ Choice every year is perhaps the most important,” said…

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