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Industry Notes: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Topgolf signs John Daly to multiyear agreement; Kiawah Island Club begins development of Orange Hill; Agustín Pizá, Landscapes Unlimited partner to 11-hole private par-3 course in Los Cabos, Mexico

ProtoConcept Golf: The Japanese equipment manufacturer based in Orange County, California, celebrates a runner-up finish for its RR wedges at the 2026 Japan Open Golf Championship at Tarao Country Club in Shiga, Japan.

Makefield Putters: Signs four-time World Long Drive Champion Kyle Berkshire to an equipment partnership. Berkshire will play the precision-milled Makefield VS putter, which features the company's patented Radial Cusp Face Technology.

Man's Golf: Media executive Mark Goldman, Ross Greenburg and Michael Greenburg have collaborated to write "Golf’s Ultimate Guide to Respectable Cheating," a humorous, 100-page book that explores the quirky traditions, rule modifications and rationalizations golfers use on the course. The book is set for release Oct. 30 via major retailers nationwide.

Pizá Golf: Architect Agustín Pizá partners with builder Landscapes Unlimited to construct El Once, an 11-hole private par-3 course at Palmilla Reserve in Los Cabos, Mexico. Designed for The Reserve Club members and guests, the layout incorporates the site's natural arroyo terrain and features two pins on every green. It begins opening its initial six holes later this year.

Kiawah Island Club: South Street Partners begins development of Orange Hill, a 933-acre residential and golf community on Johns Island, South Carolina. Anchored by the club’s third golf course — an 18-hole championship layout designed by Beau Welling alongside an accompanying short course — the development preserves 88% of the site’s grand trees and integrates cottages, homesites and private clubhouse dining.

Topgolf: The sports entertainment brand in Dallas, Texas, enters a multiyear partnership with two-time major champion John Daly to expand its venue entertainment, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings nationwide. The collaboration launches the return of late-night Topgolf Nights programming on Oct. 22, debuts signature ready-to-drink cocktails across 55 venues, and schedules Daly appearances in Augusta, Georgia.


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