Heritage Golf Group Acquires Three Premier Florida Golf Clubs

Heritage Golf Group, the fastest-growing owner and operator of golf and country clubs in the United States, has announced the acquisition of three premier private clubs in Florida from MG Orender, managing partner of the three properties.

With these additions, Heritage’s portfolio now includes 46 clubs nationwide, including 12 throughout Florida. The three newly acquired properties—The Plantation Golf & Country Club, Country Club of Ocala and The Palencia Club—strengthen Heritage’s footprint across the state and reflect the company’s continued growth strategy in key golf and lifestyle markets.

Moss Creek Hilton Head Reopens North Course

With this month’s official opening of its North Course, Moss Creek Hilton Head now offers two outstanding and very different 18-hole golf experiences. 

Along with George Fazio’s South Course, opened 51 years ago, club members are now able to enjoy the renovated North Course, originally designed by Tom Fazio.

Prestwick Country Club Named Best 2025 South Carolina Golf Course

Prestwick Country Club, the acclaimed Pete and P.B. Dye design located in Myrtle Beach, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Golf Course of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association (SCGCOA).

Representatives of Prestwick, including General Manager Jay Smith and Head Golf Professional Ryan Wilkinson, PGA, accepted the award in Daniel Island on Tuesday, October 28. 

Odyssey Golf Square 2 Square S2S Tri-Hot Jailbird Putter Review

Zero torque (ZT) putters have taken the industry by storm.  So far in 2025 zero torque putters have accounted for 25-percent of all putter sales.  However if you walk into any golf equipment retail store you also see a large stock of these putters in the used clubs areas.

While people are definitely running to trying zero torque, they're also definitely leaving zero torque almost as quickly.  But Odyssey Golf believes the problem contains the solution.  And today they've announced their new line of Square 2 Square Tri-Hot putters that very well could be an evolution in the zero torque category of putters.

GOLFZON to Become Official Indoor Golf Simulator of the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally

GOLFZON, the global market leader in golf simulator technology, and the USGA today announced a multi-year partnership, making GOLFZON the Official Indoor Golf Simulator of two of golf’s most notable championships, the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally. 

The newly launched national partnership will debut during the USGA’s 2026 championship season, beginning at the U.S. Women’s Open, set to be played at the iconic Riviera Country Club, in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Titleist Introduces Scotty Cameron Studio Xperimental Limited Putters

Scotty Cameron introduces the 2025 Studio Xperimental Limited line, an exclusive release that gives dedicated golfers the opportunity to game two tour prototype-inspired designs. 

Complete with a Steel Gray PVD finish, the Studio Xperimental Limited Squareback 2 and Fastback 2 models combine Scotty’s renowned craftsmanship with innovative design elements, including black nickel-plated Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) face inserts and unique sight line configurations. The compact mallets also feature a custom Full Contact Slim grip and a custom-engineered graphite shaft to round out the setup. 

Kohler, Wisconsin Resort Announces Additions of Purebred Farm Golf Course, The Serve Racquet Facility, and Carriage House Renovation

Kohler, Wisconsin, the luxury hospitality offering from the globally recognized Kohler Co., continues a multi-year journey in the evolution of the resort with the announcement of Purebred Farm, a new 14-hole golf course just west of Kohler's Blackwolf Run; the groundbreaking of The Serve, a premier racquet sports facility; and the renovation of The Carriage House, part of The American Club Resort Hotel.

These large-scale transformations, including the refreshed Kohler Waters Spa and the ongoing renovation of Woodlake Market highlight the resort's investment in the region to elevate world-class hospitality, wellness, and luxury offerings.

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.”