USA TODAY readers have weighed in and they elected Branson as one of America’s 10 best places to visit in autumn.
Wrote USA TODAY in announcing the winners: “One of the best things about fall is the opportunity to travel to gorgeous places that showcase the vibrant colors and scenery of the season.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State is set to welcome more than 250,000 spectators to Bethpage State Park on Long Island during the 45th Ryder Cup. This historic international event, taking place September 23–28, continues the strong partnership between New York State and the PGA of America. The sold-out biennial match between Team USA and Team Europe is projected to generate more than $200 million in economic impact statewide.
“New York is proud to host the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and welcome fans from around the world to experience all that Long Island and New York State have to offer,” Governor Hochul said. “It is a great distinction that the PGA of America selected a State Park golf course for this world-class competition. Beyond the excitement on the course, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Long Island–New York City region, where they can experience world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions while supporting local businesses that make this area so vibrant. From iconic landmarks and Broadway shows in New York City to Long Island’s celebrated beaches, wineries, and historic towns, the Ryder Cup provides a gateway for fans to experience all that makes them say, ‘I LOVE NY!’”
PUMA Golf today announced the development of three exclusive IGNITE ELEVATE Tour golf shoes for J.J. Spaun to wear in the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Designed with input from Spaun himself, red, white and blue designs celebrate Team USA while also telling Spaun’s unique bi-coastal story – reflecting his California roots on the left shoe and New York, host of this year’s tournament, on the right.
Toptracer, the world’s number one range technology and official range technology of the PGA of America, announces a virtual Global Challenge on Bethpage Black that will take place at partner ranges around the globe from Sept. 22 – Oct. 5 along with Tournament Range onsite and the “First Tee Experience” at Rockefeller Center.
For the most anticipated Ryder Cup in recent memory, Toptracer is ready to bring the famous Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York to golf fans around the world for the toughest global challenge yet. The competition will be “closest to the pin” on the revered par-3, No. 8. Prizes will include a limited edition swag bag (up to $200 in value) and players can participate by visiting their local Toptracer range found here: toptracer.com/locations/.
Five Iron Golf, the global leader in indoor golf and entertainment, announced today the opening of its newest home at 1290 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan.
The venue, Five Iron’s seventh in New York City and its largest in the market, will officially open to the public on September 23. Spanning 20,000 square feet of wellness, performance, and social play, the location combines a Wellness Center with a next-generation Five Iron build-out where performance and social experiences coexist.
Brandon Holtz, of Bloomington, Ill., took down Jeg Coughlin III, of Dublin, Ohio, to capture the 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur, 3 and 2, in Thursday’s 36-hole championship match at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. Holtz, a reinstated amateur, becomes the second Illinois State graduate to win a USGA title after Todd Mitchell (2019 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball).
“It felt great. I feel like the older I get, the better I get,” said Holtz. “I didn’t see this day [coming]. I’m glad it’s here, though.”
SiriusXM will offer subscribers across North America comprehensive live hole-by-hole coverage of one of golf’s most exciting and anticipated events – the 45th Ryder Cup – as a team of the best golfers from the United States faces off against their counterparts from Europe in what promises to be an electric atmosphere at the storied Bethpage Black in New York September 26-28.
SiriusXM’s Ryder Cup Radio (channel 92) will air 28 hours of live on-course play-by-play – co-produced with Westwood One Sports – that will give fans access to the event in its entirety, from the first tee shot on Friday through the final hole on Sunday. The play-by-play will begin on Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27, at 7 am ET, and on Sunday, September 28, at noon ET, and continue through the final hole of each day’s play. SiriusXM’s Ryder Cup programming will be available to subscribers in their car and on the SiriusXM app.
NBC Sports presents comprehensive live coverage of golf’s 45th Ryder Cup across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock, beginning Friday, September 26, through Sunday, September 28, from Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y.
NBC Sports will present coverage from the Ryder Cup’s first tee shot to the final putt from Friday-Sunday, featuring more than 100 hours of coverage including Golf Central Live From the Ryder Cup studio coverage beginning Monday, Sept. 22, on GOLF Channel, and featured groups coverage on Peacock.
Good things come to those who wait. After decades of playing in USGA championships, Dawn Woodard’s quest for a USGA title is finally over.
Playing in her 35th USGA championship and falling short in the quarterfinals of last year's U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, the Greenville, S.C., native broke through on Thursday afternoon, erasing a late deficit to defeat Australia’s Sue Wooster on the 20th hole of the championship finale.
Put together four foursomes or more of friends and colleagues for an unforgettable four-night golf getaway on Hilton Head Island.
The Sea Pines Resort with three acclaimed courses, including the legendary Harbour Town Golf Links, home to the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage—has unveiled the Lighthouse Golf Package, which features championship golf, upscale villa lodging, and a one-hour beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres reception.
The Club at Eaglebrooke, a semi-private facility in Lakeland, Fla., will celebrate the reopening of its 18-hole golf course with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 1st.
The course has been closed to play since April, undergoing a $1 million-plus, multi-phase renovation. The Club at Eaglebrooke will officially reopen for member and limited non-member/public play on October 1st.
Arccos, the leader in AI-powered golf performance tracking, today announced the launch of the Arccos Smart Laser Rangefinder, the first-of-its-kind laser built on AI and software.
It goes beyond a single yardage to deliver golf’s most advanced, real-time “plays like” distance by combining live local weather with precise GPS positioning and detailed global mapping for 40,000+ courses, which together drive the unmatched accuracy of its calculations.
Two of the most seasoned competitors in the field will square off for the 63rd U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur title on Thursday at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. With dozens of USGA appearances between them, tomorrow’s final guarantees that for one of them, a long-awaited moment will finally arrive when they lift the trophy.
The finalists are Sue Wooster, 63, of Australia, making her fourth appearance in this championship’s final and 12th appearance overall in the event, and Dawn Woodard, 51, of Greenville, S.C., who is competing in her 35th USGA event but her first championship match.
Brandon Holtz, of Bloomington, Ill., and Jeg Coughlin III, of Dublin, Ohio, each secured semifinal victories on Wednesday at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., to advance to Thursday’s 36-hole championship match of the 44th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship.
Holtz, 38, is a former Illinois State University basketball player competing in his first USGA championship. He defeated Christian Cavaliere, of Katonah, N.Y., 3 and 2 in Wednesday’s afternoon match after rallying from 3 down with five holes to play in his quarterfinal match against Justin Hueber, winning in 19 holes.
The PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe will present the 2025 Ryder Cup All-Star Celebrity Match on September 24, 2025, at Bethpage Black.
The 10-hole scramble will feature celebrities from the United States and Europe two days prior to the start of Ryder Cup matches. The celebrity teams are made up of sports icons, award-winning musicians and actors, world-renowned chefs and others, further elevating the star power of the 45th Ryder Cup, one of the world’s greatest sporting events.
Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter, is giving golfers an unbeatable opportunity to elevate their game with its Free Fitting Flash Sale happening now through September 22, 2025.
Club Champion provides a customized Tour-level fitting experience using industry-leading technology and over 65,000 hittable clubhead and shaft combinations. Whether it’s dialing in a single club or optimizing an entire bag, golfers of all skill levels can expect a truly custom-built solution to maximize performance.
SuperStroke has released their new Officially Licensed 2025 Ryder Cup SuperStroke Putter Grips – a must-have, limited-edition offering that celebrates the prestigious biennial match in style. Available in exclusive Team USA and Team Europe designs in SuperStroke’s most popular models, these stylish and colorful grips embody the spirit of international competition.
Emblazoned with the respective team colors, each SuperStroke Zenergy 2025 Ryder Cup putter grip features the official Ryder Cup logo at the top of the grip with red-and-blue graphics on the Team USA grips, and gold-and-blue graphics on the Team Europe grips.
Mitsubishi Golf has released their latest wrap-up covering their latest tour wins, shaft technology advances, upcoming events, and product news.
Here’s a closer look at everything Mitsubishi Golf.
The USGA announced today that The Golf Club of Tennessee, in Kingston Springs, Tenn., has been selected as the host site for the 2029 U.S. Mid-Amateur and 2034 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships. The Mid-Amateur will be the first USGA championship hosted by the club since the 2018 U.S. Women’s Amateur.
“We are excited to return to The Golf Club of Tennessee which now has not one, but two fantastic golf courses, and a supportive, engaged membership that we are pleased to partner with," said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, championships. “We are grateful for the invitation and look forward to welcoming some of the best mid-amateurs from around the world."
Titleist’s Pro V1 Left Dot golf ball, a lower-flying, lower-spinning Pro V1 model used to win over 30 PGA TOUR titles including two major championships, will be available to golfers in a limited run beginning Sept. 23.
Designated by •Pro V1 on its side-stamp, Pro V1 Left Dot’s origins trace back to its initial launch on the PGA TOUR as a Custom Performance Option (CPO). Designed to finely tune specific flight, spin and feel characteristics, Titleist CPO models play an important role in the discovery of new technological advancements that are frequently incorporated into next generation Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. CPOs also provide key learnings in the continued development of more robust offerings for all golfers and their unique launch conditions.