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How Big Cedar Lodge bolstered Branson's place on golf map
Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, turned an old Ozarks fishing lodge into a checklist golf destination and helped transform the golfing region.
By Mike Purkey
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Design Notes
Wild Dunes drops anchor on its Harbor Course renovation
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The Marketing of Golf
A hidden gem of the Ozarks finds voice through the 'Go Big' campaign
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Industry Headlines
  1. TPC River’s Bend: Expanded clubhouse redesign honors heritage, experiences
  2. Saltleaf Golf Preserve: Names new general manager
  3. ASGCA Foundation: Design Boot Camp heads to Pinehurst Resort in 2026
  4. Global Golf Post: Unveils GGP Futures list
  5. PGA HOPE: Launches HOPE 4 Heroes campaign
  6. Honma Golf | Malbon: Collaborate on line of golf clubs, accessories
  7. USGA: Invites 18 to USA Walker Cup practice session
  8. Indoor Golf Alliance: Reports on 1st World Indoor Golf Forum
  9. Sqairz: Becomes exclusive shoe of National Championship Sports
  10. Moss Creek Hilton Head: Opens newly renovated North Course
  11. PGA of America: The Park to host 2026 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship
  12. Inrange: Just Golf expands with new indoor experience
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Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori
Adare Manor is on the clock for 2027 Ryder Cup
Patrick O’Donovan, Ireland Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, joins host Ann Liguori to discuss preparations for two years time and what his team learned from Bethpage Black.
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    The Ryder Cup's GOAT influencers
    Winning matters, but there is more that impacts this United States-Europe rivalry that reaches a crescendo every few years. Gary Van Sickle looks beyond the Ws to find the biggest difference makers.
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DESIGN NOTES
  1. Zinkand concludes makeover of Michigan’s Knollwood
  2. Iowa’s Finkbine preps for a Scott Hoffman makeover
  3. New York’s Storm King brews new twist in course design
  4. Kettle Forge cooks up all-star design, development team
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS
  1. True Spec: Partners with Soleta GC
  2. Platform Golf: Powers TruGolf simulator experience at Golf Everywhere
  3. Stewart Golf: Extends multiyear partnership with Peter Finch
  4. PGA of America: NCCGA National Championship heads to New Mexico in April
  5. Industry Notes: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  6. Golf Alliance of Oregon: Golf industry tees up $2.4 billion in economic impact
  7. Future Champions Golf: Callaway Golf extends sponsorship of tour for 2026
  8. PGA of America: Mike McCabe earns PGA Master Professional designation
  9. USGA: Golfzon becomes indoor golf simulator of U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open
  10. Newton Golf: Launches NewtonGolf.jp
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