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Rhett Evans will stand down as GCSAA Chief Executive next year.Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Rhett Evans will conclud...
04/06/2026

Rhett Evans will stand down as GCSAA Chief Executive next year.

Lawrence, Kansas, United States: Rhett Evans will conclude his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) in September 2027 following nearly two decades of leadership and service to the association and the golf course management profession.

Evans will continue serving fully as CEO throughout the transition period, providing organisational leadership, strategic oversight, and direction for the association’s on-going initiatives, member programmes and industry partnerships.

Kansas, United States: Rhett Evans will conclude his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) in September 2027.

In Japan, Women’s Golf Day events continued the country’s impressive growth trajectory.West Palm Beach, Florida, United ...
04/06/2026

In Japan, Women’s Golf Day events continued the country’s impressive growth trajectory.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States: What began in 2016 as a single-day celebration has evolved into one of the most impactful global activations in sport. Women’s Golf Day (WGD) concluded its 2026 worldwide week of events and celebrations on June 2 with thousands of women and girls having participated in activities spanning five continents, demonstrating the continued growth and influence of the movement that is engaging, empowering and supporting women through golf.

Now celebrated across a week – from May 26 through June 2 – WGD has transformed from a four-hour event into a global platform that connects communities, golf facilities, governing bodies, brands, resorts, federations and players around a shared mission: creating opportunities for women and girls to experience golf and the lifelong skills, friendships and business connections the game provides.

Florida, United States: Women’s Golf Day (WGD) has concluded its 2026 worldwide week of events with thousands of women and girls having participated in activities spanning five continents.

Gregg Wisniewski (left) and Todd Loecke (right).Basel, Switzerland: Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS) has announced ...
04/06/2026

Gregg Wisniewski (left) and Todd Loecke (right).

Basel, Switzerland: Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS) has announced two key leadership appointments that took effect on June 1.

Todd Loecke has been appointed Head of Sales for SPS. Loecke began his 35-year career with Syngenta in the Crop Protection business before joining SPS as a territory sales manager in the Midwest. He has since held several leadership positions, including Midwest district sales manager, and most recently led the key accounts team.

Dave Ravel, Head of SPS, North America, said: “Todd’s agronomic expertise, deep customer knowledge, leadership experience and long-standing commitment to Professional Solutions make him the right leader to guide our sales organisation forward during an important period of innovation.

Basel, Switzerland: Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS) has announced two key leadership appointments that took effect at the start of June.

Melbourne, Australia: Shorter formats are reshaping how Australians play golf, with new data from the Capital.com GA Han...
04/06/2026

Melbourne, Australia: Shorter formats are reshaping how Australians play golf, with new data from the Capital.com GA Handicap revealing a significant surge in nine-hole rounds across the country.

The inaugural report for Golf Australia Insights Hub, which analysed more than 20 million rounds submitted over the last four years, shows more than 734,000 nine-hole rounds were submitted in the 12 months to May 2026, an 11.4% increase year-on-year, continuing a strong upward trend in shorter format play.

Nine-hole rounds now account for 5.86% of all Capital.com GA Handicap rounds nationally, up from 5.42% the previous year, highlighting a growing shift in how Australians engage with the game.

Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said while 18-hole rounds were still the dominant preference for four in five golfers submitting rounds for handicapping, the new data reflects a consistent evolution in golfer behaviour across formats.

Melbourne, Australia: Shorter formats are reshaping how Australians play golf, with new data revealing a significant surge in nine-hole rounds across the country.

Kiahuna Golf Club.Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Kiahuna Golf Club, a daily-fee f...
02/06/2026

Kiahuna Golf Club.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Kiahuna Golf Club, a daily-fee facility in Poipu, Hawaii on the island of Kauai. Troon Golf, the resort and daily-fee division of Troon, will oversee operations, agronomy, retail and sales and marketing.

Located in Poipu, near Kauai’s southern shore, Kiahuna Golf Club features an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr-designed course. The 6,787-yard, par-70 course winds through lush tropical landscapes, lava rock formations, and ancient Hawaiian archeological sites, creating a one-of-a-kind blend of history and sport.

With warm ocean breezes, rolling fairways, and panoramic mountain views, Kiahuna is a scenic destination just minutes from world-class resorts and beaches.

Tom Donahue, Founder and CEO of True North Companies, owner of Kiahuna, said: “Kiahuna Golf Course is more than a place to play. It reflects rich history, natural beauty and people who have shaped it for generations.

Arizona, United States: Troon has been selected to manage Kiahuna Golf Club, a daily-fee facility in Poipu, Hawaii on the island of Kauai.

Pune, India: The global golf equipment market is expected to be valued at US$8.9 billion in 2026 and projected to reach ...
02/06/2026

Pune, India: The global golf equipment market is expected to be valued at US$8.9 billion in 2026 and projected to reach US$12.9 billion by 2033, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.4% with the Asia-Pacific region being a prime driver.

This growth trajectory is under-pinned by a sustained post-pandemic resurgence in golf participation globally, rapid adoption of technologically advanced equipment and expanding golf infrastructure across emerging economies.

The findings form part of a new report from Persistence Market Research, which also highlights North America remaining the largest region, with a 42% market share in 2025, helped by more than 41 million golfers in the US, higher disposable income and established retail and golf course networks.

Pune, India: The global golf equipment market is expected to be valued at US$8.9 billion in 2026 and projected to reach US$12.9 billion by 2033 with the Asia-Pacific region being a prime driver.

Joaquin Niemann claimed his eighth LIV Golf individual title.Busan, Korea: Torque GC Captain Joaquin Niemann, LIV Golf’s...
02/06/2026

Joaquin Niemann claimed his eighth LIV Golf individual title.

Busan, Korea: Torque GC Captain Joaquin Niemann, LIV Golf’s most successful individual golfer, added to his record total at LIV Golf Korea 2026, while Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC became the League’s outright leaders with the most team victories.

Niemann beat OKGC Captain Talor Gooch with a birdie on the first play-off hole for his eighth career LIV Golf individual title, three more than any other player in League history. The win is Niemann’s first in 2026 after winning five times last season.

“It was fun out there,” said the 27-year-old Niemann, the League’s youngest captain. “I really enjoy the feeling of winning again.”

Niemann and Gooch, who shared the 54-hole lead, each finished at 12-under in regulation as they duelled all day at Asiad Country Club.

Busan, Korea: Torque GC Captain Joaquin Niemann, LIV Golf’s most successful individual golfer, added to his record total at LIV Golf Korea 2026, winning a play-off at the first extra hole.

Picture by The R&A via Getty Images.St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has provided an update to its Golf Course 2030 Water P...
31/05/2026

Picture by The R&A via Getty Images.

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has provided an update to its Golf Course 2030 Water Portal to offer golf course operators with the latest guidance, data and practical solutions to help address sustainable water management.

Water management – including sustainable sourcing, efficient use and the management of extreme weather events – continues to present challenges for golf courses globally.

Launched in 2023, the portal has now been updated by environmental consultant and subject expert Dr Tom Young (TEP) to reflect the latest legislation, industry guidance and best-practice approaches for water management.

An interactive mapping tool enables users to explore how climate change could affect their golf course over time, including projected changes in rainfall patterns and temperatures.

“The Water Portal is one of most popular resources produced by the first Golf Course 2030 projects.
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St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has updated its Golf Course 2030 Water Portal to offer golf course operators the latest guidance, data and practical solutions to address sustainable water management.

Edinburgh, Scotland: Shot Scope, an industry leader in golf technology and performance data, has launched The Women’s Ga...
31/05/2026

Edinburgh, Scotland: Shot Scope, an industry leader in golf technology and performance data, has launched The Women’s Game, By The Numbers, a comprehensive, data-driven eBook dedicated entirely to female golfers, in celebration of Women's Golf Week.

The eBook represents one of the most detailed data-driven looks at women’s amateur golf to date, drawing on data from 2,486 female Shot Scope users worldwide who have collectively recorded 2.5 million shots across 26,312 rounds.

The eBook breaks the game down into four key performance areas: tee shots, approach play, short game, and putting, benchmarking stats across seven handicap levels from scratch to 30.

The result is a practical, honest guide to where strokes are genuinely won and lost in the women’s game, and where the real opportunities for improvement lie.

Edinburgh, Scotland: Shot Scope, an industry leader in golf technology and performance data, has launched The Women’s Game, By The Numbers, an eBook dedicated to female golfers.

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