TFC Week In Review 09-26-2025

THIS WEEK'S EDITIONS OF THE FIRST CALL

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Who should be the 2027 Ryder Cup captains for Europe and the United States?

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The Starter: The Ryder Cup is here ... finally

Ryder Cup 2025 - Friday Morning Foursomes

There are so many questions waiting to be answered, so let's get started.

BUSINESS

First Tee: Honors Pebble Beach Co. with Lifetime Achievement Award

Golf destination is being recognized for decades of commitment to youth development

Five Iron Golf: Debuts 7th New York City location

The 20,000-square-feet of wellness, performance and social space opens in Midtown Manhattan

Full Swing: Opens state-of-the-art EMEA showroom

Strategic hub, located west of London, strengthens brand visibility across EMEA region and its 20 million golfers

Sqairz: Partners with Florida Vibe Athletics

The women’s professional fastpitch organization will wear the brand's performance-driven athletic footwear

The Indoor Golf Shop: Showcases Golf Lounge 18

Ajit Padda, a former investment banker, leased space near a train station in Fairfield, Connecticut, in 2018 and built it into a golf community with the aid of a Trackman simulator

CLUBS / COURSES

Al Mouj Golf: Prepares to open world-class clubhouse

Under stewardship of Troon International, the Muscat, Oman, course will unveil its new clubhouse in early 2026

Curley-Wagner Golf Design: Shura Links opens in Saudi Arabia

The Brian Curley-designed courses is Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course

Storied Development: Firefly sells 80 homesites in 45 days

Fewer than 20 homesites remain in phase one of the Spring Hill, Tennessee, community as construction on the golf course advances

The Preserve GC: Poised to host back-to-back amateur tournaments

The Carmel, California, club will host the 33rd Stocker Cup (Oct. 16-18) and Preserve Golf Club Collegiate (Oct. 27–28)

COMPETITION

APGA Tour: Willie Mack III secures 16th win

Mack overcame a two-shot deficit by shooting a final-round 64 to win the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour's TPC Las Vegas event

First Tee: Margaret Kerr, Julio Rodas-Rhim win pro-junior titles

Kerr and Rodas-Rhim were paired with pros Steven Alker and David Bransdon, respectively, at the 2025 Pure Insurance Championship

The Annika: Wake Forest's Anne-Sterre den Dunnen receives sponsor invite

Tampa Bay’s annual LPGA Tour event to take place Nov. 10-16 at Pelican Golf Club

DESTINATIONS

Explore Branson: Destination named to USA Today list

Destination’s Ozark Mountains, foliage, family attractions and 11 golf courses led voters to vote Missouri destination as a top 10 best place for autumn escapes

Giants Ridge: Adds to all-season destination appeal

Minnesota destination opens a 9,700-square-foot Giants Ridge Pool and Sauna Haus

EVENTS

GCSAA: Conference and Trade Show to kick off centennial year

Registration now open for golf course management event, Feb. 2-5 in Orlando, Florida

GCSAA Foundation: Launches Col. John Morley centennial campaign

New endowment will fund innovative initiatives over the next century

Women in Golf Awards: Accepting nominations for annual honors

The yearly United Kingdom event recognizes the contributions that women have made within the sport

GEAR

GolfForever: Showcases personal pain relief protocols

Regimen brings hope, improved performance for one athlete

Honma Golf: Debuts Sakura Dance 2 women's set

Second-generation luxury ladies’ set available with new accessories

Newton Golf Co.: Shafts played by Doug Barron in PGA Tour Champions win

Barron, 56, closed with three straight birdies to win the Pure Insurance Championship, his fourth career PGA Tour Champions title

Tour Edge: Launches 1st-ever golf balls in company’s 40-year history

Equipment company introduces Exotics golf balls

True Linkswear: OG3 High made for inclement weather

Waterproof golf boot is durable, athletic and purpose-built

LIFESTYLE

Malcolm DeMille: Crafts trophies for PGA Tour Champions, Korn Ferry

The most recent trophy craftsmanship was on display at the Pure Insurance Championship and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship

MEDIA

Golf Channel: To air 125-plus hours of Ryder Cup coverage

Network kicks off week with Critically-acclaimed "Golf Central Live From The Ryder Cup" and special edition of "5 Clubs with Gary Williams"

LinksVideo.net: Golf360 TV showcases Boyne Golf

The September episode showcases the Michigan destination, which consists of 11 courses at three resorts

PEOPLE

Jack’s Bay: Appoints Richard Howard as general manager

Hospitality leader brings visionary leadership to the Bahamas’ anticipated club community

Platform Golf: Signs Brad Faxon as tour ambassador

Nine-time PGA Tour winner, coach and broadcaster will promote the company’s technology and help drive future instructional content

Sea Pines Resort: Places 3 instructors on Golf Digest's best-in-state list

Tim Cooke, Rick Barry, and Julie Cole earned places on the publication's Best Teachers in Every State ranking for 2026-27

PHILANTHROPY

Ryder Cup: Honors military veterans with PGA HOPE fundraising efforts

Thirty PGA HOPE volunteers, five military veteran standard bearers, Ryder Cup Captain’s Challenge and more

INDUSTRY NOTES