TFC Week In Review 10-31-2025

THIS WEEK'S EDITIONS OF THE FIRST CALL

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

If you could construct a nine-hole Par-3 course using your favorite par-3 holes — played or just seen — what nine would they be?

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The Starter: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and ... Gary Player?

The influence of golf influencers; Just who are Michael Brennan and Johnny Keefer?; Yani Tseng's cure for the yips is actually pretty good.

BUSINESS

Future Champions Golf: Callaway Golf extends sponsorship of tour for 2026

As part of the renewed sponsorship, Callaway Golf will remain the title sponsor of the FCG Callaway World Junior Golf Championship, July 13–15, 2026

Future Champions Golf: Names Miura Golf as a sponsor for 2026 FCG Tour

Miura Golf will offer an exclusive discount on select products to all 2026 FCG Tour members

Golf Alliance of Oregon: Golf industry tees up $2.4 billion in economic impact

New statewide Oregon Golf Economic Impact Report, conducted by Buffalo Groupe, shows 52% growth since 2019 as golf fuels state's jobs, tourism and tax revenue

Inrange: Just Golf expands with new indoor experience

London, England, adds a six-bay golf experience powered by Inrange and Foresight Sports

Newton Golf: Launches NewtonGolf.jp

New online platform expands direct-to-consumer presence in Japan

Platform Golf: Powers TruGolf simulator experience at Golf Everywhere

The new Dallas-Fort Worth area facility will feature 16 TrueSlope-enhanced bays

Sqairz: Becomes official shoe of Worth Prospects

Worth Prospects is one of the nation’s premier travel softball development programs

Sqairz: Becomes exclusive shoe of National Championship Sports

By aligning with NCS, Sqairz strengthens its mission to bring data-driven performance footwear to players at every level of the game

USGA: Golfzon becomes indoor golf simulator of U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open

National partnership will debut during the USGA’s 2026 championship season

True Spec: Partners with Soleta GC

Clubfitting company offers golfers an elite experience at the Myakka City, Florida, facility

CLUBS / COURSES

Loraloma Private Club and Estates: Debuts David McLay Kidd design

McLay Kidd’s first course in the south is now open for members of the residential Texas Hill Country community

McLemore: Introduces The Keep National Membership

Membership is open to those living outside 200-mile radius of The Keep and includes exclusive access, preferred tee times, special invitations to signature events

Moss Creek Hilton Head: Opens newly renovated North Course

John Fought’s design complements the existing South Course, offering strategic challenges and a modern twist on Tom Fazio’s original layout

Salina CC: To reveal M1918 speakeasy to public on Nov. 5

Hidden bar delivers new hospitality experience to Salina’s social scene

The Club at Starr Pass: Set for reopening on Nov. 1

Reopening of the Tucson, Arizona, club will unveil one of the most exciting transformations in its history

TPC River’s Bend: Expanded clubhouse redesign honors heritage, experiences

Multimillion-dollar renovation blends tradition with modern aesthetic

COMPETITION

Horseshoe Bay Resort: To host "Big Break" return to Golf Channel

Big Break x Good Good debuts August 2026, showcasing Central Texas’ premier lakefront golf destination

PGA of America: Justin Hicks wins Senior PGA Professional title

Hicks won by a stroke over Alan Morin, while Omar Uresti took third at PGA Golf Club

PGA of America: NCCGA National Championship heads to New Mexico in April

More than 200 collegiate club golfers to compete at Twin Warriors and Santa Ana golf clubs, April 24-26

PGA of America: The Park to host 2026 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship

The 39th edition will be held May 4-6 at the West Palm Beach, Florida, venue

PGA Tour Champions: Announces 2026 schedule

The regular season will include two new tournaments — the Portugal Invitational in Algarve, Portugal, and the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Allentown, Pennsylvania

The Annika: University of Miami commit Kai Trump accepts sponsor invite

Trump is the granddaughter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump

USGA: Invites 18 to USA Walker Cup practice session

World No. 1 Jackson Koivun among seven players from 2025 team set to attend

DESTINATIONS

Marriott Golf: The art of golf at St. Regis Bermuda Resort

Destination offers its exclusive Golf Getaway Package that features golf at Five Forts Golf Club

EVENTS

ASGCA Foundation: Design Boot Camp heads to Pinehurst Resort in 2026

A select group of 16 participants will be welcomed into the inner circle of golf’s most celebrated architects, guided by nine ASGCA past presidents, March 9-13

Indoor Golf Alliance: Announces guest speakers for Indoor Golf Industry Forum

Kyle Morris, owner, and lead instructor of The Golf Room, and Bill Bales, president of Clarity.Golf, will speak during the online forum on Oct. 29

Indoor Golf Alliance: Reports on 1st World Indoor Golf Forum

Inaugural event brought together over 200 companies to explore the current state and future of the indoor golf industry

NGCOA: Registration open for Golf Business Conference 2026

The event will be held Jan. 19-21 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida

PGA Show: Education program expands with 80+ expert-led sessions

Save on early registration through Nov. 11 at PGAShow.com

GEAR

Honma Golf | Malbon: Collaborate on line of golf clubs, accessories

Line is a rare collaboration of Japanese elegance and vibrant pulse of American youth

LIFESTYLE

Malcolm DeMille: Creates custom awards for First Tee Central Coast

Winners of the organization's annual Fall Classic fundraiser received hardwood trophy plaques, each featuring a black brass engraving plate and a striking cast emblem of the First Tee Central Coast logo

MEDIA

Indoor Golf Alliance: Launches Indoor Golf Suppliers Guide and Directory

The one-stop resource connects the fast-growing indoor golf industry

PEOPLE

Global Golf Post: Unveils GGP Futures list

Golf’s emerging leaders and executives are recognized in inaugural class

PGA of America: Mike McCabe earns PGA Master Professional designation

McCabe serves as general manager at Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony, Texas

Saltleaf Golf Preserve: Names new general manager

David Kent will oversee all elements of the Bonita Springs, Florida, club, including golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage, and sales/marketing

Stewart Golf: Extends multiyear partnership with Peter Finch

Finch is an acclaimed golf content creator and PGA professional

PHILANTHROPY

PGA HOPE: Launches HOPE 4 Heroes campaign

Campaign to support military veterans, whole Golftec offers support through Drive for HOPE campaign

INDUSTRY NOTES

COURSES

Hoffmann Family of Companies: Partners with golf course architect Kyle Phillips to design and build Pandion Club, a new course located on the site of the former Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero, Florida. Pandion Club, which has a tentative par of 71 and will play approximately 7,220 yards, is expected to open in late 2027. Phillips has plans for a course inspired by the heathland style of architecture, drawing inspiration from the works of English Golden Age designers such as Harry S. Colt and Tom Simpson.