TFC Week In Review 10-03-2025

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What are your observations about the 45th Ryder Cup?

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The Starter: A Ryder Cup that was not America's best look

The lone bright spot for the U.S. might have been Sunday's singles, but by that point the Bethpage edition was overshadowed by questionable decisions and boorish home crowd behavior.

BUSINESS

Five Iron Golf: Opens newest location in Shaker Heights, OH

The facility, which features Strike Club Bowling, dining and more, opened on Sept. 25 in the Van Aken District

GolfForever: Announces limited-time, end-of-season online sale

Company is offering 20% savings on its most popular items

Greenlight Advisors, NGCOA: Seeks participation in U.S. Municipal Golf Study

Municipal, state and federal golf facilities are invited to contribute to the third annual report

Hanwha LifePlus International Crown: Partners with Rejuran

PharmaResearch's derma-aesthetic and cosmetic brand, with a strong presence in Korea, will set up a booth at the tournament to showcase key products such as ampoules, creams and sunscreens

Sqairz: Named footwear partner of Coastal Riptide

Coastal Riptide is southern Maine’s premier baseball development program

Troon: To manage Hunting Hills CC in Virginia

Troon will oversee club operations, agronomy, food and beverage, and membership sales and marketing of the private Roanoke club

CLUBS / COURSES

Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club: Clubhouse wins top global honor

The new facility took first in Golf Inc. magazine's Best New Public Clubhouse category

Bella Ridge GC: To open for preview play on Oct. 6

Colorado’s newest golf course is an 18-hole par-72 layout designed by golf course architect Art Schaupeter

Cutalong at Tributer Resort: Unveils membership opportunities

Mineral, Virginia, is releasing its final memberships ahead of the forthcoming real estate launch and introduction of a new membership pricing structure in 2026

McLemore: Celebrates The Keep's grand opening

Cloudland at McLemore Resort guests, The Keep members to receive exclusive access to the Bill Bergin-Rees Jones design

West Bay Club: Hosting 2nd Collegiate Invitational, Oct. 5–7

The event brings 12 top-ranked college golf teams to Estero, Florida

Wild Dunes Resort: To reopen Harbor Course Oct. 26

The reopening of the Tom Fazio-designed course marks the completion of $9.5 million in improvements that included reimagined greens and bunkering

Zinkand Golf Design: Completes The Reversible at Ohio’s Medina CC

Club’s former nine-hole course transformed into reversible golf course featuring two nine-hole loops playing in opposite directions

COMPETITION

Future Champions Golf: National champ to receive Swiss PGA Tour exemption

Boys 15–18 Division champion will receive an exemption into the Swiss PGA Tour’s Memorial Oliver Barras Championship, scheduled for June 2026

LPGA: Unveils dates for 2028 Solheim Cup

The 21st Solheim Cup will be held Sept. 8-10 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky

PGA of America: United States wins 13th Junior Ryder Cup

New Jersey native and captain’s pick Rayee Feng secures winning point

The Lansdowne Cup: Partners with Leashes Of Valor, Folds Of Honor

Hosted by Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia, the two-day Ryder Cup-style junior event is scheduled for Oct. 25-26

DESTINATIONS

Marriott Golf: Features JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Phoenix, Arizona, destination features ideal fall weather, golf on either the Palmer or Faldo course, and a range of amenities

EVENTS

Nemacolin: Hardy's Holiday Village returns

Yuletide tradition transforms the awarding-winning Pennsylvania resort into a technicolor wonderland

Youth on Course: Celebrates 5 million rounds played

Milestone round played in Maryland highlights accelerated expansion and local impact

GEAR

Miura Golf: Launches limited edition KM-Baby Blade

The clubs were originally designed by Katsuhiro Miura for his personal use

Payntr Golf: Launches Sport Classic collection inspired by Jason Day

Originally developed as trainers, the designs caught the attention of Day, who requested they be adapted for the golf course

Summit Golf Brands: To outfit 2026 Presidents Cup teams

B. Draddy named the uniform and apparel provider; Zero Restriction named the uniform and outerwear provider

PEOPLE

GCSAA: Steven Spatafore receives Emerging Leader Award

Spatafore is director of agronomy at Los Altos Golf and Country Club in Los Altos, California

Shot Scope: Tells the story of Scotland's Jen Saxton

Scotland's elite amateur golfer continues to add to her playing accomplishments

Troon: Announces food and beverage division promotion

David Plevin is named senior director of Food and Beverage, Southeast

PHILANTHROPY

Kapalua Golf: Owner pledges $750,000 to support Maui nonprofits

The pledge is in response to The Plantation Course at Kapalua not being able to host the PGA Tour's The Sentry after the course’s conditions deteriorated due to a lack of irrigation water. The tournament brings an estimated $48 million in economic activity and Maui each year

Lennar: Southwest Florida division launches October 'Play for Pink' initiative

New campaign raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research across four golf communities

PGA of America REACH Foundation: Contingent to run NYC Marathon

PGA HOPE military veteran and 15 PGA of America Golf Professionals to run asa fundraiser for veteran, youth and underrepresented community programs

Troon: Begins 'PLAY for P.I.N.K,' initiative in October

Troon and Troon-affiliated facilities are raising funds for breast cancer research and awareness throughout October

INDUSTRY NOTES