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Is golf's participation boom sustainable?

According to the National Golf Foundation, the answer is yes as long as the Tiger Woods boom period from 1999-2003 is carefully monitored.

Columns

The Starter: Scottie Scheffler is back and the chase is on

The World No. 1 is expected to be a season-long headline, but the game is offering up a number of other intriguing storylines

By Mike Purkey
Features

PGA Show Notes: Johnnie-O seeks to fill the closet

The Genius golf ball brings data analysis to golfers' putting game, while Scott Golf's new putter, The Woody, lives into name.

By David Droschak
Features

PGA Show apparel aisles give early peek at 2026

The annual show reveals what is new in apparel, footwear and accessories — and there is plenty to look forward to.

By Janice Ferguson
Features

How VertaCat is keeping dreams alive

The adaptive golf cart turned hope into reality for Max Togisala and Mike Nicholson, and is making the game more accessible for mobility-challenged players.

By David Droschak

Design Notes

Brian Curley, Fred Couples spruce up The Palms

North Carolina’s Jefferson Landing debuts its John LaFoy-designed short course; Greg Norman Design set to open Vietnam’s Van Lang Empire

By The First Call Staff
Features

Once perceived as a mirage, Middle East golf courses are a flourishing reality

Emirates Golf Club was the first of 22 current golf courses in the UAE. Beginning with this week's Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Resort, the DP World Tour will make six trips to the region.

By Ward Clayton
Design Notes

Davis Love III debuts his Harbour Town restoration

Georgia’s Marietta Country Club concludes its Bill Bergin/Landscapes Unlimited renovation; Graham Marsh refurbishes Australia’s Links Kennedy Bay

By The First Call Staff

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