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Industry Notes: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Johnnie-O, J.Lindeberg make c-suite appointments; CityGolf USA names first head of golf; Dormie Network completes a three-year agronomic research study

Johnnie-O: The lifestyle apparel brand appoints Connor Crail as senior vice president of wholesale to direct its network of more than 2,400 green grass and 700 specialty accounts.

CityGolf USA: The full 18-hole indoor golf course operator names PGA Professional Eva Rogers as its first head of golf and director of instruction ahead of opening its flagship venue in Nashville, Tennessee, this winter. Rogers, who spent nine seasons as a teaching professional at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, leads curriculum development, instructional clinics and league play across the facility.

For Golf & Country: The Boston, Massachusetts-based lifestyle brand introduces handcrafted American flag wall displays constructed from upcycled golf gear for the 2026 holiday gift season. Founded by Lu Annatone, each made-to-order piece repurposes 13 retired golf clubs into stripes and 50 reclaimed balls into stars, selling for $776 with nationwide shipping.

Indoor Golf Alliance: The industry association opens listings and advertising reservations for the 2027 IGA Indoor Golf Resource Directory through Dec. 31, 2026. Covering 18 equipment and service categories, the publication includes complimentary listings for suppliers alongside paid placements, with 3,000 print copies set for distribution at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, and regional IGA conferences.

Topgolf: Partners with TMRW Sports to bring TGL and WTGL interactive experiences to Topgolf venues and Toptracer ranges worldwide. Fans can play official virtual league holes, participate in the Topgolf WTGL Challenge, and attend tournament watch parties throughout the season.

Dormie Network: The national private club network completes a three-year agronomic research study with Syngenta at Dormie Club in West End, North Carolina. Testing Tymirium technology to treat destructive lance nematode infestations in sandy greens, the field trials reduce pest populations by over 95% and support the market release of Syngenta's Trefinti nematicide and fungicide.

The Haven Country Club: The Invited Clubs property in Boylston, Massachusetts, launches a comprehensive capital reinvestment project featuring new bentgrass greens, XGD subsurface drainage systems, and six new pickleball courts. The club maintains driving range access and temporary greens ahead of a planned course reopening around Memorial Day 2027.

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club: The sister resort layouts in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, promote winter golf escapes along the Hammock Coast south of Myrtle Beach. Golfers access mild seasonal temperatures averaging 59 degrees in January, shoulder-season package rates and two contrasting Mike Strantz designs.

J.Lindeberg: The Scandinavian fashion and golf apparel brand appoints Henrik Bunge as chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2027. Bunge brings senior retail leadership from past executive roles at Peak Performance, Adidas Group and a 12-year tenure as CEO of Björn Borg.


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