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According to the National Golf Foundation, Florida, Texas and South Carolina account for 51% of the current private course projects in active development. Entering October, a total of 41 projects in that trio of states — Florida (17), Texas and South Carolina (12 each) — were underway, either under construction or in planning.
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What is your personal favorite golf memory?
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European Tour: DP World India Championship
Site: Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi, India.
Television: Today-Friday, 2:30-4 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 4-7:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4-7:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 2-4 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 4-7 a.m. (Golf Channel).
LPGA Tour: BMW Ladies Championship
Site: Pine Beach Golf Links, Haenam, South Korea.
Television: Today-Saturday, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour Champions: Dominion Energy Charity Classic
Site: The Country Cub of Virginia (James River), Richmond, Virginia.
Television: Friday-Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).
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January 16-19, 2026 | Orlando, Florida
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NOVEMBER
18-20: Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show, Niagra Falls, Ontario | Info
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20-23: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
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