TFC Week In Review 06-27-2025

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What should be new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's top priorities as he transitions into the position that will succeed current commissioner Jay Monahan?

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BUSINESS

GolfNow: Adds pro-shop merchandise sales to its advance checkout flow

Courses using GolfNow’s booking engine technology now have the ability to sell golf balls and rental clubs, in addition to range balls, before golfer arrival

Kinross: To exhibit at 2025 PGA Buying Summit

Brand will debut its new Resort 2025/26 Collection, showcasing its signature cashmere and natural fiber apparel, and modern and sophisticated designs

Landscapes Unlimited: Lands 74 courses on Golf Digest, Golfweek rankings

The company has been involved with golf courses, country clubs and destination clubs named to Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses and Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play in Every State rankings

Lightspeed, Whoosh: Announce strategic partnership

Integration provides club operators with a fully unified platform across scheduling, payments and memberships

National Golf Foundation, Konetiq: Announce partnership

The collaboration will merge the NGF’s golfer data and behavior insights with Konetiq's direct-access media expertise

PGA of America: Names American Airlines as its official airline

Multiyear partnership includes perks for AAdvantage members during PGA Championship and Ryder Cup USA; American to also provide travel for PGA HOPE teams

Shot Scope: To exhibit at 2025 PGA Buying Summit

Company will showcase its Pro X customization program

CLUBS / COURSES

Dominion Country Club: Transformed by multimillion-dollar renovation

San Antonio, Texas, club creates new dining experiences by expanding and reconfiguring spaces throughout the Spanish-style clubhouse, achieving a modernized Spanish aesthetic

COMPETITION

First Tee: National Championship returns to University of Notre Dame for 2025

All eight previous tournament champions are currently on collegiate golf team rosters

John Shippen Invitational: Joe Hooks wins to earn Rocket Classic exemption

Hooks, who grew up playing at Detroit Golf Club, will make his PGA Tour debut on June 26

LPGA: 7 countries locked in for Hanwha LifePlus International Crown

United States, Republic of Korea, Japan, Thailand, Sweden, Australia, People’s Republic of China have qualified for the biennial team competition following KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

USGA: The Broadmoor awarded 2031, 2037 U.S. Senior Opens

The Colorado Springs, Colorado, club to host its fourth and fifth U.S. Senior Opens

World Series Skills of Golf: Launches with $1.3 million purse

CasaBlanca Resort and Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, is named the official host of the world championship finals

DESTINATIONS

Apes Hill Barbados: Reports rising interest from North Americans

The St. James, Barbados, destination is well suited for people seeking luxury homes or vacation destinations

LinksVideo.net: Golf360 showcases Bunker Hill Farms

Nonprofit Illinois course puts philanthropy at forefront

EVENTS

PGA Buying Summit: Sells out exhibits for July 28-30 event

The Summit in Frisco, Texas, will bring together more than 170 golf and golf lifestyle brands

GEAR

Newton Golf: Miguel Angel Jimenez wins major with Fast Motion Shaft

Jimenez wins his third major championship, the Kaulig Companies Championship, and second since switching to the Newton Fast Motion Shaft

Srixon: Keegan Bradley captures 2nd Travelers Championship title

Bradley, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain, played a bag full of Srixon and Cleveland Golf equipment

SuperStroke: Keegan Bradley wins Travelers Championship

Major winner earns eighth career PGA Tour win with the Zenergy WristLock putter grip

True Linkswear: Debuts Vacay Collection

The line features a lightweight and breezy shoe, recovery slide and hoodie

LIFESTYLE

Malcolm DeMille: Handcrafts KPMG Women’s PGA Championship trophy

Minjee Lee won the trophy that marked her third major title and first LPGA title since the 2023 BMW Ladies Championship

MEDIA

GolfPass: ‘Glam Golf with Blair O’Neal’ features former NFL, MLB stars

Brian Urlacher, Mark Mulder and Cody Ross join O’Neal at Scottdale’s McCormick Ranch for a highlight-filled match

NBC Sports: PGA Tour’s Rocket Classic headlines week's golf coverage

Also, U.S. Senior Open, LPGA Tour Dow Championship and DP World Tour's Italian Open to air across NBC Sports, Peacock and Golf Channel

PEOPLE

Inrange: Australian Open champ joins the Inrange World Tour

Newly announced ambassador Ryggs Johnston will also compete in the global off-course competition

USGA: Top trio named to USA Walker Cup Team

Jackson Koivun, Ben James and Michael La Sasso are Nos. 1, 2 and 3 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings

PHILANTHROPY

First Tee: Receives $10 million grant from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

The grant deepens the existing relationship between First Tee, PGA Tour Superstore, which is owned by Blank

INDUSTRY NOTES