TFC Week In Review 08-01-2025

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Do you believe Scottie Scheffler's greatness more resembles Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus? Or is it too early or fair to even make a comparison?

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BUSINESS

PGA of America: Names Senior PGA Pro Championship supporting partner

PXG becomes a supporting partner of the tournament through 2027

Sqairz: Becomes partner with minor, major league baseball

Footwear company has been named an on-field footwear partner of minor league players and an officially licensed footwear partner of MLB Players Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association

TGL: Announces Shriners Children’s as a season 2 founding partner

Shriners Children’s will be TGL’s official children’s hospital partner

CLUBS / COURSES

Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa: To host PGA Tour Champions event

The Palm Coast, Florida, destination's Ocean Course is the new home of the Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament beginning in October 2026

Landscapes Unlimited: Selected for planning, construction of El Cardon course

The new course is part of Reserva Cardon by Cardon Adventure Resort in Sinaloa on Mexico’s gold coast, 45 miles north of Mazatlan

Nassau CC: Completes renovation of Calamity Jane House

The Glen Cove, New York, club's historic halfway house is located between the ninth and 10th holes

Papago GC: Hosts 82nd Arizona Open

Phoenix, Arizona, club hosts the 54-hole state tournament starting Monday, July 28

USGA: Selects Oak Hill CC to host 2037 U.S. Women’s Open

The historic Rochester, New York, club will host the major championship for the first time

Zinkand Golf Design: Completes renovation at Michigan’s Knollwood CC

New par-3 17th highlights focus on improving Golden Age course’s playability, aesthetics and strategy

COMPETITION

PGA of America: 49th Junior PGA Championships begin July 29

Fields of 156 girls and 156 boys will compete at Purdue University's Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex; Winner and runner-up in both girls and boys divisions will qualify for the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup Team this September, if eligible

EVENTS

Aon: To present Nicklaus-Jacklin Award at 45th Ryder Cup

Award recognizes better decisions in the moments that matter most

PGA Buying Summit: Reports on success of 2025 event

Golf professionals, buyers and industry executives from 44 U.S. states and 10 countries gathered at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa for the annual event

GEAR

Honma Golf: Debuts new Beres PP500 Series putters

Four new putter models feature high MOI for improved forgiveness and straighter roll

Payntr Golf: MyGolfSpy honors Eighty Seven SC footwear

Innovative collaboration with Jason Day earns "Editor's Choice" recognition for performance, comfort and design

SuperStroke: Kurt Kitayama earns 2nd career victory at the 3M Open  

The 32-year-old pro secured a one-stroke win using the Zenergy 1.0PT putter grip 

True Spec Golf: Tests Ping's new irons

The brand-agnostic clubfitting company puts the new i240 irons

MEDIA

NBC Sports: Women’s British Open, Wyndham Championship headline TV slate

Women's coverage to spread across USA Network, NBC and Peacock, while PGA Tour airs on Golf Channel

GolfPass: New ‘Glam Golf With Blair O’Neal’ episode drops

Former Miss Canada and aspiring pro golfer Sara Winter joins golf influencers Claire Hogle and Morgan Pankow as guest competitors on the newest episode

GolfPass: Profiles Jack Nicklaus' story of giving in new ‘Tee To Dream’

Host Cheyenne Woods visits with Jack and Barbara Nicklaus to learn about their Play Yellow initiative and shine a spotlight on golf’s ability to change lives

PEOPLE

PGA of America: Blaine Seitz earns PGA Master Professional designation

Seitz is owner and director of instruction of TourShotGolf, and a master clubfitter at 2nd Swing within the PGA of America Coaching Center in Frisco, Texas

PGA Tour Superstore: Names Troy Rice as CEO

Former Total Wine & More CEO brings more than 30 years of experience in retail industry, including 16 in senior roles at The Home Depot

USGA: Celebrates National Intern Day

In 2025, the USGA funded more than 370 interns — a number that exceeds the USGA’s current full-time workforce of 361. That annual investment exceeded $2 million again this year

USGA: Names Ethan Fang, Preston Stout to 2025 USA Walker Cup Team

Two selections join previously announced Jackson Koivun, Ben James and Michael La Sasso for match at Cypress Point Club

INDUSTRY NOTES

COMPETITION

LIV Golf: Announces that Steyn City in Johannesburg is set to host the first-ever LIV Golf South Africa, March 20-22, 2026. It marks the first time the league will play on the African continent. Early-bird tickets for LIV Golf South Africa are available online at LIVGolf.com/southafrica2026.

GEAR

Shady Rays: Launches a partnership with Good Good Golf, which will use its social media following and partnerships to help Shady Rays' expansion in the sunglasses market. Also, the companies have taken Shady Rays' collection of exclusive styles — the Classics, Oakmont and Apex — and added a Good Good Golf touch. The styles are available online at ShadyRays.com and at Shady Rays’ six retail locations.