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David McLay Kidd kicks off Coral Mountain Desert Club
Florida’s Frenchman’s Creek sets sail on a Fry/Straka renovation; Mackenzie & Ebert debut a new seventh hole at England’s Goswick Links.
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A Gothic masterpiece revived: Yale Golf Course reopens
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Industry Headlines
  1. Industry Notes: Thursday, June 11, 2026
  2. Sandia GC: Completes phase 1 of clubhouse renovation
  3. Grass League: Opens 2026 expansion franchise application process
  4. Sweetens Cove GC: Announces property-wide expansion
  5. Travis Club: Completes golf course for Labor Day weekend opening
  6. Legends Golf Resort: Unveils The Piper par-3 course
  7. Kawonu GC: Unveils 1st renderings of clubhouse complex
  8. Terre Blanche: Featured in Forbes Travel Guide, retains eco-status
  9. SiriusXM: Announces broadcast coverage for 2026 U.S. Open
  10. Mountain Capital Partners: Acquires Arizona Hideaway Collection
  11. Liberty National: Signs amateur Aphrodite Deng to NIL agreement
  12. PGA Buying Summit: Unveils 2026 Educational Program
BUSINESS
PODCASTS
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Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori
Jack Druga provides an insider's look at Shinnecock Hills
The club's former head pro joins host Ann Liguori to preview the year's third major, share Tiger Woods stories and address the infamous 2018 greens controversy.
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    Bill Fields turns back the clock to 1971, his childhood and the U.S. Professional Match Play Championship in this excerpt from his upcoming memoir, "A Quick Nine Before Dark: A Life In Golf.”
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DESIGN NOTES
  1. Brian Curley debuts Indonesia’s Dhoho
  2. Atlanta Athletic Club’s Highlands preps for an Andrew Green makeover
  3. Augusta's Patch is set to debut Tom Fazio-Beau Welling makeover
  4. Pelican Hill gets a Brian Curley refresh
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  1. Next Round: Launches pre-owned golf club gift guide for Father's Day
  2. Omni Hotels & Resorts: Concludes Generation Cup, sets Season 3 schedule
  3. LPGA | Dow: Announce nominees for 2026 Dow Impact Award
  4. Troon Partners Network: Names Reliable Background Screening a preferred partner
  5. Malcolm DeMille: Crafts trophies for American Family Insurance Championship
  6. ClubGrub: Signs three-year mobile ordering partnership with Troon
  7. Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club: Earns Gold Flag Award for 3rd consecutive year
  8. Energy Transfer: Named global partner for 2026 Presidents Cup
  9. TMRW Sports: Steve Cohen named owner of New York's WTGL team
  10. Horseshoe Bay Resort: Hosting July 4 events for America's 250th anniversary
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