TFC Week In Review 10-10-2025

THIS WEEK'S EDITIONS OF THE FIRST CALL

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What changes, if any, would you make to the U.S. Ryder Cup qualifying criteria?

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The Starter: Is Paul Azinger America's Ryder Cup savior?

The United States is 2-6 since Azinger's unique captaincy approach, so aren't all options on the table for 2027?; It's all about the money; Lebron James for the win.

BUSINESS

Bird Golf Academy: Adds location at Arabella Golf Mallorca

Golf school experience at top Spain golf destination offers a fully immersive and personalized approach to game improvement

Club Champion: Opens custom clubfitting studio at Streamsong Golf Resort

The mobile fitting studio is the company's first of its kind

Five Iron Golf: UAE franchisees announce growth financing

Expansion plans include Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and Business Bay Dubai

LPGA: Sanrio agrees to a multiyear global partnership

Sanrio, the brand behind such characters as Hello Kitty, Kuromi and My Melody, will collaborate with the LPGA to create improved fan experiences

LPGA | Dow: Fan voting is open for the inaugural Dow Impact Award

Unveiled during the Dow Championship earlier this year, the award honors LPGA athletes who exemplify passion, service and excellence both on and off the course

PXG: To make inaugural appearance at 2026 PGA Show

Debut reflects company’s commitment in PGA of America Golf Professionals and to strengthening industry ties

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 Indoor Golf Shop: How two friends turned their passion into a golf hotspot

The Los Angeles-based business partners created Swing Theory, a new indoor golf and social lounge in Pasadena

Whoosh, Priswing: Partnering on dynamic pricing integration

Integration brings AI-powered pricing directly into the Whoosh tee sheet, helping public courses generate revenue with less effort

CLUBS / COURSES

Sea Pines Resort: Win the 1st tee time at the newly restored Harbour Town GL

Course reopens on Nov. 10; Exclusive tee time, reserved for one foursome, will mark the return of the renovated course by five-time RBC Heritage champion Davis Love III

COMPETITION

APGA Tour: Kevin Hall wins Daugherty Foundation Championship

The victory was Hall's eight on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour in 2025

Future Champions Golf: Launches 2026 Membership Program

Organization also releases initial slate of 2026 tournaments, featuring 150-plus tournaments across the U.S. and internationally

Golf VX: Launches inaugural fall National League

Competitive indoor golf league expands brand’s national footprint with weekly team play and championship finale

Hero World Challenge: Two-time champ Scottie Scheffler commits

Six of the top 10 players in the world headline the initial player field for the 2025 tournament

LPGA: LCAP ranking to debut Oct. 8

Official ranking system for the LPGA Collegiate Advancement Pathway will update weekly on Wednesdays

PGA Jr. League: Teams ready for 13u, 17u championships

New Mexico’s Twin Warriors Golf Club to host 17u Championship, Oct. 23-26; PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch West to host 13u Championship, Nov. 16-20

Skechers World Champions Cup: Announces USA, International, Europe rosters

Players and captains for Team USA, Team International and Team Europe have combined for 217 tournament wins and 43 major championships across the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions

USGA: Announces 14 new state junior team programs

The new programs will come under U.S. National Development Program; Existing teams will announce 2026 rosters by the end of the year

DESTINATIONS

Marriott Golf: Marriott Golf Academy booking for 2026

The Orlando, Florida, destination also has openings for the 2025 holiday season

Marriott Golf: Showcases Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Scottsdale, Arizona, destination features 27 holes of golf

EVENTS

First Tee: Celebrates National Coaches Day

The national youth development organization launches a new video series spotlighting its program's coaches

First Tee: Hosts 2025 Innovators Forum

The annual event convenes teen leaders from across the country to build community impact projects

PGA Show: Enters new era with refreshed branding, expanded programming

Registration is open for golf industry’s flagship business event, Jan. 20-23, 2026, in Orlando

True Linkswear: Resurrects Dead Golfer Month

The annual October tradition celebrates golfers who have an undying love for golf

GEAR

Newton Golf: Showcases presence at 2025 World Long Drive Championships

Tanner Pipes captured the Men’s Amateur title with a 396-yard drive, while Justin James advanced to the semifinals in the Men’s Open Division and Jeanine Minnick reached the Women's quarterfinals

SuperStroke: Steven Fisk earns 1st career PGA Tour win

PGA Tour rookie captures the Sanderson Farms Championship with a Zenergy Pistol 1.0 putter grip

Tour Edge: Introduces all-new Exotics irons

New offerings deliver total performance for every player

Tour Edge: Launches new Exotics Metalwood Series

The collection features three new driver and fairway metal designs plus a new hybrid

LIFESTYLE

Malcolm DeMille: Handcrafts PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions trophies

The company's artistry was on display with the champions trophies at the Sanderson Farms Championship and the Constellation Furyk & Friends

MEDIA

Prime Video: To broadcast PGA Tour’s 'The Skins Game' on Black Friday

Pro Shop, PGA Tour Studios and Propagate Content reboot the iconic event after a 15-year hiatus on Nov. 28; 2025 Ryder Cup participants Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele and Keegan Bradley will compete at Panther National

INDUSTRY NOTES