Oregon's Golf Industry Tees Up $2.4 Billion in Economic Impact

A new statewide analysis shows that Oregon's golf industry generated a $2.4 billion total economic impact in 2024, supporting more than 18,000 jobs and contributing $252 million in state and local tax revenue, according to the Oregon Golf Economic Impact Report, conducted by Buffalo Groupe.

The report indicates a 52% surge in direct economic activity, which, when adjusted for inflation, drove the compound annual growth rate up 4.8% per year since the prior study conducted in 2019. This expansion is primarily attributable to tourism, real estate, and capital investments. Golf's impact now significantly transcends the golf course, stimulating small businesses, elevating property values, and bolstering Oregon's outdoor recreation economy.

VESSEL Unveils 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Luxury Performance Gifts for Every Golfer

As holiday gift guide season approaches, editors and stylists looking for luxury golf and lifestyle gifts can find inspiration in VESSEL’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. Known for its tour-trusted performance and premium design, VESSEL’s curated selection highlights gifts that blend craftsmanship, functionality, and timeless appeal.

This year, the trend in gifting leans toward elevated essentials—pieces that feel personal, purposeful, and built to last. VESSEL’s collection captures that sentiment with meticulously crafted golf bags, refined travel gear, and stylish accessories designed for both on-course and everyday performance.

Horseshoe Bay Resort to Host Big Break

Earlier this week it was announced that Big Break – Golf Channel’s transformative golf reality competition series will return to Golf Channel in 2026 in partnership with Good Good Golf.

Season 24 of Big Break – Big Break x Good Good – will premiere on Golf Channel in August 2026 and will take place at Horseshoe Bay Resort, the AAA-Four Diamond and Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Award-winning resort, a part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes collection, in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.

The Club at Starr Pass Set to Reopen

The Club at Starr Pass in Tucson, Ariz. is set for a grand re-opening, unveiling one of the most exciting transformations in its history on Saturday, November 1, 2025. 

This highly anticipated moment brings together the Club’s storied legacy and a bold new vision, re-establishing Starr Pass as one of the premier destinations in the Southwest.

Miura Golf Becomes Official Sponsor of Future Champions Tour

Future Champions Golf (FCG) is proud to announce a new partnership with Miura Golf, the renowned Japanese club manufacturer celebrated for its precision craftsmanship and timeless design.

Beginning in 2026, Miura Golf will become an official sponsor of the Future Champions Golf Tour, supporting the next generation of elite junior golfers around the world.

Pelican Hill Golf Club Set to Undergo Extensive Renovation

Pelican Hill Golf Club, one of Southern California’s premier golf destinations, will embark this fall on an extensive renovation of its acclaimed North and South Courses under the direction of renowned architect Brian Curley of Curley-Wagner Golf Design.

Set along the dramatic Newport Coast, Pelican Hill Golf Club has long been regarded as one of the finest 36-hole golf resorts in the country. Designed by Tom Fazio and opened in the early 1990s, both courses are lauded for their sweeping Pacific Ocean views, strategic design, and year-round playability amid more than 300 days of sunshine.

Kapalua Golf Plantation Course Set to Reopen in November

Kapalua Golf’s Plantation Course will reopen for play on Monday, November 10, 2025. The golf course has been closed since September 2, 2025 to allow Kapalua Golf’s agronomy team to restore turf health following prolonged irrigation restrictions. 

As the PGA TOUR announced on September 16, The Sentry tournament will not be contested at the Plantation Course in January 2026. Turf health and course conditions have improved to levels to allow for public play but are still not to PGA TOUR standards. Kapalua Golf’s Bay Course will remain closed until further notice.

Newton Golf Company Partners with World Long Drive to Inspire Science of Golf

Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG), a technology-driven golf brand revolutionizing performance through physics-based engineering, has announced its participation in a new educational program in collaboration with World Long Drive (WLD) to inspire students through the science of golf.

The initiative, held alongside the 2025 World Long Drive Championships, combines live competition, classroom learning, and hands-on demonstrations to illustrate how physics and mechanical principles drive elite athletic performance.

SwingMotion Launches MOXI SwingMotion - A Next-Gen Golf Swing Trainer Redefining Precision in Every U.S. Swing

MOXI SwingMotion has announced the U.S. debut of its flagship product, MOXI SwingMotion Advanced Golf Swing Trainer & Motion Tracking System.

With cutting-edge sensor technology and real-time mobile app integration, MOXI SwingMotion ushers in a new era for golfers seeking measurable improvement in accuracy, consistency and power.

Carl’s Place Introduces Pro Golf Enclosure Kit

Carl’s Place, leader in custom indoor golf simulators and enclosures, has launched the next generation of its Pro Golf Enclosure Kit designed to meet the current and expected needs of golfers. 

Inspired by customer feedback, every aspect of the updated enclosure was thoughtfully engineered to simplify the installation process, elevate the visual and immersive experience and seamlessly adapt to future golf simulator technology. 

PXG and Cole Haan Collaborate to Deliver Performance Golf Footwear

PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) and Cole Haan today announced a new collaboration, unveiling a limited-edition golf footwear collection that fuses PXG’s performance-driven design ethos with Cole Haan’s nearly century-long legacy of craftsmanship and comfort innovation.

 

The PXG x Cole Haan Golf Footwear Collection reflects each brand’s commitment to functionality, versatility, and quality. The collaboration extends PXG’s lifestyle offering while highlighting Cole Haan’s growing footprint in the golf category and its expertise in blending technical innovation with modern design.

The Sea Pines Resort Honored for Golf and Dining Excellence

Quarterdeck, The Sea Pines Resort’s signature waterfront restaurant, has been named one of the Top 25 Casual Dining Restaurants in the United States by Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards, ranking #18 nationwide. 

This honor highlights the restaurant’s inviting coastal atmosphere, fresh local seafood, and panoramic views overlooking Harbour Town Marina and Calibogue Sound. Quarterdeck’s recognition reflects both the restaurant’s enduring popularity among visitors and The Sea Pines Resort’s continued commitment to culinary excellence.

PGA Tour Cancels The Sentry

After assessing a variety of options, the PGA TOUR announced Wednesday that The Sentry will not be contested in 2026. The Sony Open in Hawaii (Jan. 12-18) at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, will serve as the opening event of the 2026 PGA TOUR schedule and the 20th season of the FedExCup.

“Since it first became a possibility that the PGA TOUR would not be able to play at The Plantation Course at Kapalua due to the ongoing drought conditions on Maui, we worked closely with our partners at Sentry to assess options for contesting The Sentry in 2026,” said PGA TOUR Chief Competitions Officer Tyler Dennis. “While it is unfortunate to arrive at this decision, we are appreciative of the collaboration and dedication from Sentry Insurance, a tremendous partner of ours.”

GolfN Surpasses 10,000 Rounds Played and $150,000 in Prizes

GolfN, the digital caddie app that rewards golfers for playing the game, today announced a major growth milestone: over 10,000 rounds played in just four months since launch. 

The GolfN community has already redeemed more than $150,000 in prizes, equipment, and experiences, solidifying the app as one of the fastest-growing golf platforms in the world.

Bird Golf Academy Lands in Ireland at the Stunning Mount Juliet Estate

Bird Golf Academy is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest location at Mount Juliet Estate in County Kilkenny, Ireland, a world-class golf destination set in the heart of the Irish countryside. This expansion marks Bird Golf’s debut in Ireland, bringing its signature one-on-one coaching model to a venue rich in history, beauty, and championship pedigree.

Just over an hour from Dublin, Mount Juliet is one of Ireland’s most iconic golf resorts. The course, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design, has hosted the Horizon Irish Open in 2022 and 2023, as well as the WGC-American Express Championship in 2002 and 2004. It’s where serious golfers come to challenge themselves and where anyone can fall in love with the game all over again. Programs are available in flexible 3, 4, or 5-day options to fit any schedule, with luxury accommodations provided at the 5-star Hunter’s Yard at Mount Juliet Estate. 

Horseshoe Bay Resort Announces Holiday Festivities

Horseshoe Bay Resort — part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes collection — with its three award winning Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed championship golf courses and state-of-the-art Golf Academy, is renowned as a thrilling year-round destination for traveling golfers.

One special time of year, though, lets the entire family slow things down, come together, and share the joy of the holiday season. Beginning Nov. 28, Central Texas’s premier destination invites families and friends to experience the wonder of Big & Bright: A Texas Hill Country Holiday.

Circling Raven Earns Top 50 Best US Casino Course Honors

Like fine wine, Circling Raven Golf Club continues to get better with time, a fact underscored by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe-owned course garnering awards and achieving elevated business objectives this season which concludes on Oct. 26.

On the awards front, Circling Raven most recently earned the No. 17 ranking in Golfweek’s just published “Top 50 Best U.S. Casino Courses, 2025.” The golf course has been in the nation’s top 20 casino venues for more than a decade. It was also named the No. 1 public course in Idaho by Golf, Golf Digest, and Golfweek.

“We value critical acclaim from media experts as it demonstrates Circling Raven’s credibility to people who haven’t played it yet,” said Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. “Ensuring that our amenities provide great satisfaction to our guests is a priority.”

Beyond honors, Circling Raven excelled with its business performance, guided by Director of Golf Don Rasmussen, PGA. Revenue increased nearly 10% overall. Women’s participation grew via the addition of a new league and clinics for them and the hiring of the club’s first woman golf professional (Katie Ochoa). Golf stay-and-play packages sold rose 43%, with 15% of stay-and-play players purchasing additional rounds during their visit.

Circling Raven is revered for its ingenious design by golf course architect Gene Bates and its superb course conditions overseen by Superintendent Kal Zaranec. On-course projects this year included a bunker renovation project, irrigation enhancements, and short-game facility upgrade.

“We strive to provide a first-class experience in all ways – on the course, in the clubhouse, at our restaurant, through our programs,” said Director of Golf Don Rasmussen. “Doing so keeps our guests coming back and entices new visitors to play Circling Raven.”

Circling Raven is closed from November until next spring, but Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel offers the next best thing: the new Circling Raven Golf Suites that debuted in late 2024. Located in the casino, they’re open for drop-in and league play with registration for leagues ongoing now. Stocked with golf simulators, they enable guests to enjoy playing golf and other games indoors year-round. 

Located approximately 55 minutes from Spokane International Airport (GEG) adjacent to the award-winning casino resort, Circling Raven measures a brawny 7,189 yards from the rear tees. A nationally honored retail shop and the excellent Twisted Earth restaurant with bar complement the outstanding golf course.

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Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking

The PGA TOUR, in partnership with the APGA Tour and Bridgestone Americas, today announced the initial Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking for the 2025-26 season, with Camron Jones from Grace College holding the top spot in the opening ranking.

In addition, the PGA TOUR also unveiled the launch of the Underclass Elite Ranking, a new enhancement to the Pathway to Progression Player Development program. Rudy Sautron, a junior from the University of Nebraska, leads the initial ranking. 

TaylorMade Golf Announces The Kingdom at The Grove

TaylorMade Golf Company, an industry leader in technology and innovation, in partnership with The Grove, one of the most premium luxury resorts in Europe, are excited to announce a world-class testing and fitting facility, The Kingdom at The Grove.  

The Kingdom, which is located at TaylorMade’s global headquarters in Carlsbad, California, has achieved almost cult-like status by offering the most comprehensive fitting experience in golf. 

GolfN Partners with Cobra Golf and Puma Golf

GolfN, the digital caddie app that rewards golfers for playing, is expanding its Points Exchange with the addition of Cobra Golf and PUMA Golf, two of the most forward-thinking brands in the game.

Through this partnership, GolfN members can now redeem their earned points for a curated lineup of Cobra equipment and PUMA performance apparel, directly within the GolfN app.