Ken Klavon

Klavon served as the online editor and a senior writer for the U.S. Golf Association for 12 years. Over a 24-year career that also includes stops at The Detroit News and Sports Illustrated, he has covered countless PGA Tour and USGA events while crafting compelling features, engaging course analysis, informative equipment reviews and more. Among his endless golf memories, he counts spending a full day with the late Byron Nelson as one of the most poignant. Klavon resides in New Jersey with his wife, three daughters and six pets (although there's still room for more … pets, that is). 

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New lifestyle collection celebrates Roger Dunn’s legacy
In homage to Roger Dunn Golf Shops’ 60th anniversary, parent company Worldwide Golf Shops created an apparel line that turns back the clock in its look, but is very much a nod to today’s golfer.
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What makes Beau Welling so interesting?
Welling is most recognizable professionally by his impressive golf course architecture portfolio. But take a broader view of the man and he appears to be something of a modern-day Renaissance man.
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Buffalo Groupe study cites U.S. golfers’ economic optimism
‘2024 Golf Travel Study Marketplace Report: 2025 Edition’ reveals a 16% jump in consumer confidence over previous survey.
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This (hot) dog has its day
Gleezy, maker of the all beef with double-smoked brisket hot dog and Carolina Dog Sauce, seeks to make its brand as recognizable at courses as a golfer’s favorite beverage, chips or snacks and make it the official hot dog of choice 
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Eastside Golf's rise is fueled by a sense of purpose
Co-founders Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper are going 'as far away from golf as possible in order to grow the game,' and its resonating. The lifestyle apparel brand recently unveiled its 'Everyone's Game' fall collection
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Rosie Jones is leaving a new mark on women's golf
The 13-time LPGA winner and former U.S. Solheim Cup captain has become the face of a Women's South Carolina Golf Association initiative and enlisted the help of some notable longtime friends