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| Thursday Sep 17, 2026 |
IN GOOD HEALTH
➡️ According to the National Golf Foundation, the financial health of public facilities and private clubs is trending significantly upward. Nearly three-quarters of both facilities — private at 75% and public at 74% — rate their respective financial health at being "good" or "excellent." That's a far distance from 2009 when those numbers were 39% and 28%, respectively. One of the main contributors has been the heightened amount of participation and play — especially since 2021.
POLL OF THE WEEK
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Which team will win the Presidents Cup?
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Last week: Despite Great Britain & Ireland's stunning comeback to win the 51st Walker Cup Sunday, the United States still leads the series 40-10-1. Should the Walker Cup expand, similar to the Ryder Cup, so that Great Britain & Ireland includes players from continental Europe? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
THE ULTIMATE PARTNER
You are playing a member-guest tournament and you can choose any player — man or woman, amateur or pro, living or deceased — to be your partner. Who would you choose?
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Last week: The United States holds a 13-1-1 advantage in the Presidents Cup. What changes, if any, would you make in an attempt to make it more competitive? | Read
Cabot: The company debuts plans for Cabot Wilds, a 2,500-acre master-planned resort and residential community in Collingwood Corner, Nova Scotia. Developed alongside the Bragg family, the destination centers around an 18-hole riverfront layout crafted by architect Jeff Mingay and is set to open in late 2027. ... New Jersey Golf Foundation: The charitable arm of the New Jersey Section PGA raises $350,000 during its signature fundraising event at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. The organization honors Marc Greenberger with the 2026 Chairman’s Award while directing funds toward PGA HOPE, Special Olympics New Jersey Golf and local youth initiatives. ... Olydoe: The Dallas, Texas, lifestyle brand introduces its Fall 2026 Collection, featuring premium men's golf apparel crafted entirely from natural and traceable fibers. The line provides a polyester-free alternative for golfers and is available online and through select private clubs. ... Travis Club: The private community in Spicewood, Texas, debuts its 18-hole Beau Welling-designed golf course along the shores of Lake Travis. The par-71 layout serves as the centerpiece golf amenity for the 1,500-acre residential development.
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➡️ New DPWT schedule will force fascinating Ryder Cup decision
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RECENT DROPS
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One-Way Ticket: Alissa Kacar
Guests: Alissa Kacar, golf content creator, media personality and social media host of the former Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour.
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▶️ GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Ireland golf boom: Championships put country in global tourism spotlight
Guest: Alison Metcalfe, executive vice president, North America, Tourism Ireland.
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SEPTEMBER
29-30: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Hilton Head, South Carolina | Info
OCTOBER
1: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Hilton Head, South Carolina | Info
NOVEMBER
8-11: International Association of Golf Administrators Annual Conference | Info
9-11: Golf Business Network Leadership Summit, Pinehurst, North Carolina | Info
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