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Leadership lessons from the most demanding business model in hospitality: private clubs
ClubWorks chairman Michael Leemhuis shares his 12 Strategic Leadership Principles.
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Industry Headlines
  1. Cutalong at Tributer Resort: Names Ian Sikes as general manager
  2. Payntr Golf: Launches Reserve Classic collection
  3. Industry Notes: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  4. PXG: Introduces spring / summer 2026 apparel collection
  5. Bucknell GC: Welcomes new general manager
  6. Tour Edge: Introduces Hot Launch Max drivers, fairways, hybrids
  7. Tour Edge: Unveils Hot Launch Max irons, wedges
  8. Shot Scope: Releases Annual Golf Performance Report
  9. Augusta National | Masters Tournament Charities: Commit $1.5 million to USGA initiative
  10. Player Development Index: To power 2026 NB3 Junior National Championship season
  11. Bird Golf Academy: Expands with newest location at Horseshoe Bay Resort
  12. NBC Sports: Begins 2026 PGA Tour coverage with Cognizant Classic
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USGA 2025 amateur champions Mason Howell and Hamilton Coleman, along with journalist David Westin join host Ward Clayton to share their thoughts on the upcoming Masters.
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  1. King Collins Dormer takes reins at Purebred Farm layout
  2. Zinkand crosses the finish line with Saddle & Cycle Club
  3. Brian Curley, Fred Couples spruce up The Palms
  4. Davis Love III debuts his Harbour Town restoration
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  1. Arcis-HBCU Golf Championship: Florida A&M, Miles College, North Carolina A&T win
  2. Golf Channel: Names Jim Furyk as lead analyst API, Players Championship
  3. Oakhurst CC: Unveils The Clubhouse Kitchen
  4. Marriott Golf: Castillo Hotel Son Vida offer 63 holes of golf
  5. Piza Golf | Nicklaus Design: To collaborate on course in Mexico
  6. PGA Tour | Whoop: Extend partnership through 2028
  7. Linger Longer Invitational: Celebrates 20 years of collegiate golf
  8. GCSAA: Conference and Trade Show ranked among fastest-growing in the U.S.
  9. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes GC: Breaks ground on new clubhouse
  10. Apes Hill Barbados: Voted favorite Caribbean course by GolfPass, GolfNow
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