Mid-Am Rookie Zhu (67) Leads at Monterey Peninsula C.C.

For Katherine Zhu, 25, of San Jose, Calif., this week has been circled on her calendar ever since she graduated from University of California, Berkeley in 2022.  

After a standout amateur and collegiate career -- highlighted by one of the best freshman seasons in Cal history -- Zhu briefly tried professional golf before regaining her amateur status in 2023. After unsuccessfully making it to the LPGA Tour and anxiously waiting to turn 25 (she did in January), becoming eligible for mid-amateur golf quickly became a major milestone. The timing couldn’t have been better: in her very first year of eligibility, the 38th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur was set to be played just 90 minutes from home at Monterey Peninsula Country Club, one of the most prestigious venues in the country. 

The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa Makes Playing Here Easier than Ever

Recognized as a Distinguished Golf Destination, The Westin Kierland’s 27-hole resort course offers stunning views, top-tier service, and a fun, scenic, and playable layout.

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And right now they’re offering special fall rates and packages to make visiting easier than ever.

Newton Golf Company Excels at 2025 World Long Drive Championship

Newton Golf Company, a technology-forward golf company delivering performance-driven innovations through physics-based engineering, proudly celebrates the impressive results achieved by athletes using Newton Golf shafts at the 2025 World Long Drive (WLD) Championship.

Leading the way for Newton Golf is Tanner Pipes, who captured the Men’s Amateur title with a 396-yard drive, showcasing Newton’s performance advantage on the tee. He was joined by 2017 WLD Champion Justin James, who advanced to the Final 4 in the Men’s Open Division, and Jeanine Minnick, who reached the Final 8 in the Women’s.

Bella Ridge Golf Club to Open for Limited Preview on Monday

Bella Ridge Golf Club, Colorado’s newest golf course, will open for limited preview play on Monday, October 6.

The 18-hole, par-72 championship layout was designed by golf course architect Art Schaupeter on the rolling hills of the Podtburg family’s former dairy farm. Limited tee times are now available on the club’s website www.bellaridgegolf.com.

Mountain Lake to be Restored to Original Seth Raynor Design

Mountain Lake, a residential community located in central Florida’s lake district will embark on an extensive restoration project to its Seth Raynor designed golf course, beginning in April 2026.

Led by noted course architect Tyler Rae, the restoration project will include three major components: design enhancements to every hole that are inspired by the study of extensive archival photos combined with newly discovered historic information about the course, reconstruction and redesign of the putting surfaces, and restoration and placement of bunkers.

Inside the Field of the 38th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship

The 2025 U.S. Women’s Mod-Amateur Kicks off from Monterey Peninsula C.C. tomorrow.

Here’s a look inside the field of 132 players.

Troon Selected to Manage Las Colinas Golf Club

Troon, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage Las Colinas Golf Club, a daily-fee facility in Queen Creek, Arizona. Troon will oversee club operations, agronomy, retail, and sales and marketing.

Located southeast of Phoenix, Las Colinas Golf Club features an 18-hole golf course, a beautiful clubhouse and an expansive practice facility with a practice range, putting green and chipping area. The 6,655-yard, par-71 course was designed Michael Asmundson and originally opened for play in 1982. Lined with thousands of cottonwood trees, Las Colinas is a walkable layout with subtle elevation changes.

PAYNTR Golf Announces Sport Classic Line

PAYNTR Golf has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Sport Classic line, introducing two premium models that combine timeless style with the brand’s performance-driven technology. 

Originally developed as trainers, the designs caught the attention of PAYNTR Golf equity partner and major champion Jason Day, who immediately requested they be adapted for the golf course.

Scottsdale Golf Retreat Set to Open in Early 2026

Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North, the Valley’s newest luxury stay-and-play resort property, is currently under construction and is projected to open in early 2026. 

Located steps from Troon North Golf Club and it’s award-winning Monument and Pinnacle golf courses, the 26-suite property will include 20 four-bedroom, four-bath ensuite suites, and six two-bedroom, two-bath ensuite rooms, making it an ideal location for large or small golf groups, private executive retreats, wedding parties or a “friendscation.” 

Miura Announces the New KM Baby Blade

Some designs are too pure to ever fade away. The Baby Blade is one of them. 

Born from Katsuhiro Miura’s lifelong pursuit of balance, feel, and the perfect strike, this compact iron began as a personal project — something he crafted for himself before sharing it with the world. 

39th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Fact Sheet

Sitting along the coastline of Pebble Beach, Calif., Monterey Peninsula Country Club was founded in 1926 and spans 400 acres of coastal forest. The club is home to two championship golf courses – the Dunes Course and the Shore Course. The Dunes Course was originally designed by Seth Raynor and later completed by Robert Hunter before the course was renovated by Rees Jones in 1998.  

Previous USGA championships contested at Monterey Peninsula Country Club include the 1952 U.S. Girls’ Junior, the 1958 U.S. Senior Amateur and the 1968 and 1976 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateurs. The 2025 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur will mark Monterey Peninsula’s fifth USGA championship and its first in nearly 50 years.  

McLemore Celebrates Official Grand Opening of The Keep

McLemore, the acclaimed golf club and resort destination perched atop Lookout Mountain, announces the grand opening of The Keep, its highly anticipated Bill Bergin and Rees Jones-designed cliff-edge championship golf course.

The grand opening of The Keep officially occurred on Oct. 1, marking the end of preview play on the newly built course at McLemore Resort. Joining the acclaimed Highlands Course at McLemore, The Keep is open for play to Equity Investor and National members of The Keep, as well as resort guests staying at Cloudland at McLemore Resort. 

Bushnell Golf and CamelBak Bring Hydration Innovation to the Links with FLSK Pro

Revelyst Inc., a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, including Bushnell Golf, maker of the No. 1 rangefinder in golf, and CamelBak, the global leader in hydration innovation, today announced the launch of the FLSK Pro, a premium collaboration available exclusively on Kickstarter for a limited time only.

Born out of the Revelyst Maker Labs brainchild, a new product engine driving tech and innovation for various Revelyst Inc brands, the FLSK Pro is the spitting image, including look and feel, of a Bushnell rangefinder, as it is compact, easy to hold, and instantly recognizable as a golf essential. 

VESSEL Announces Limited Edition ROSE COLLECTION in Partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation

VESSEL, a leading innovator in premium golf bags, is proud to announce the launch of the Limited Edition Rose Collection, featuring the Player V Pro LE Rose Stand and Player V LE Rose Stand.

This exclusive release is the result of a meaningful collaboration with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® (NBCF), showcasing VESSEL’s commitment to both craftsmanship and cause-driven efforts.

US Ryder Cup Captain Odds: Tiger Woods Favorite Ahead Of Snedeker And Stricker

The search is on to replace Keegan Bradley as the next United States Ryder Cup captain after Europe became the first team since 2012 to win away from home.

Tiger Woods has been installed as the early +125 favorite to replace Bradley.

My Game My Story with Shot Scope’s Jen Saxon

As one of the best female amateur golfers in Scotland, Jen Saxton has enjoyed much success on the links. These days, however, her triumphs in golf may be even sweeter.

That’s because, as the marketing manager for Shot Scope, she can’t put in the practice time she could when she played on the collegiate level, nor can she play nearly as many events as she once did. 

Zinkland Golf Design Completes The Reversible at Medina Country Club

Zinkand Golf Design (ZGD) – led by golf course architect David Zinkand and his more than 25 years of experience designing, managing and shaping projects in the field – has completed The Reversible, a unique, new golf course at Ohio’s Medina Country Club.

As its name implies, The Reversible features two nine-hole loops that can be played in opposite directions – one clockwise (Purple) and the other counterclockwise (Green) – and occupies the footprint of the club’s former nine-hole course. 

Red Sea Global Launches Shura Links

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has officially opened Shura Links, Saudi Arabia's first island golf course, on Shura Island at The Red Sea.

Designed by renowned golf course architect Brian Curley and managed by Golf Saudi, the par-72, 7,400-yard course offers a distinct coastal links experience that celebrates the island's natural topography. 

Limited Edition Bridgestone Boo Ball is Back for Spooky Season

Bridgestone Golf’s Boo Ball has returned this year just in time for spooky season.

The release features a dozen of Bridgestone’s Tour-proven TOUR B RX golf balls with the classic B logo and two ‘o’s dripping blood, inside a unique Halloween-themed box.

Youth on Course Celebrates Five Million Rounds in Record Year of Growth

Youth on Course – the nonprofit organization providing youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf – is proud to announce a milestone achievement of five million rounds played by its members. 

“This is a monumental milestone for Youth on Course and a testament to the generosity of our partners, the commitment of our partner courses, and the passion of our incredible young members,” said Adam Heieck, CEO of Youth on Course. “Reaching five million rounds shows how powerful affordable access can be. It means five million opportunities for our youth to enjoy the sport, build relationships, and feel a true sense of belonging in the golf community.”