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Inrange
> Strengthens U.S. presence with 4 partner venues
> Westwood Golf (Washington) and North Columbus Driving Range (Iowa) have joined the Inrange network, while Pinseekers has upgraded its existing range technology at two locations in Iowa and Wisconsin
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January 5, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Kroger Queen City Championship
> Maketewah CC to host starting in 2026
> Cincinnati’s LPGA Tour event is moving to the spring, taking place May 11-17
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January 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Shot Scope
> Breaks down the stats of putting
> Company's study reveals the percentage of putts made from short- and mid-range distances based on a player's handicap
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January 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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XXIO
> Introduces the XXIO 14 and XXIO 14+ for women and senior golfers
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January 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Uneekor
> To exhibit at 2026 PGA Show for the seventh consecutive year
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January 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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GameAbove Sports
> Announces strategic investment in Platform Golf, which will utilize GameAbove Sports’ network of golf courses, university and international travel partners
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January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Indoor Golf Alliance
> Prepares for Indoor Golf World Forum
> Free webinar is scheduled for Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. ET
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January 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club
> New clubhouse took first in Golf Inc. magazine's Best New Public Clubhouse category
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January 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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First Tee
> Celebrates National Coaches Day
> The national youth development organization launches a new video series spotlighting its program's coaches
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January 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Youth on Course
> Celebrates 5 million rounds played
> Milestone round played in Maryland highlights accelerated expansion and local impact
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January 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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GCSAA
> Conference and Trade Show to kick off centennial year
> Registration now open for golf course management event, Feb. 2-5 in Orlando, Florida
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January 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Nemacolin
> Mystic Rock, Shepherd’s Rock courses honored
> The Farmington, Pennsylvania, destination's courses were named to Golfweek’s Top 50 Casino Courses in the U.S. list
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Nemacolin: Mystic Rock, Shepherd’s Rock courses honored
The Farmington, Pennsylvania, destination's courses were named to Golfweek’s Top 50 Casino Courses in the U.S. list
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January 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Curley-Wagner Golf Design
> Shura Links opens in Saudi Arabia
> The Brian Curley-designed layout is Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course
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January 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Calusa CC
> To unveil new 12-hole course
> The Lakewood Ranch, FL, course opening this winter will offer a mix of par-3, 4 and 5 holes while providing a quicker alternative to a full 18-hole round
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January 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Jackson T. Stephens Cup
> LSU, Wake Forest win team titles
> Event, which debuted in 2021, is named in honor of the late Jack Stephens, the former chairman of Augusta National Golf Club
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January 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Skytrak
> Introduces the ST Max launch monitor, which combines tour-level accuracy with new Speed Training powered by Golftec
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January 5, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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APGA Tour
> Joey Stills claims his 1st title at the Cisco Invitational
> Stills, 28, in his seventh APGA Tour season, finished at 4-under par at Spyglass Hill Golf Course, one stroke ahead of Marcus Byrd and Luis Gagne
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January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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PGA of America
> Taps Superstition Mountain G&CC to host 2 championships
> The Gold Canyon, Arizona, club will host the 2026 Senior PGA Professional Championship and 2028 PGA Professional Championship
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January 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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PGA Show
> The Range will be a refreshed and reimagined destination on the show floor and offer a hands-on testing experience
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January 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Revelyst Golf Technology
> Appoints David Ponce as senior director of sales and will lead RGT’s strategic partnerships, including the company’s critical retailer and reseller programs
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January 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
> Offers the Golf Package, which features unlimited play on both courses plus a $50 resort credit
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January 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Laon Swing Craft
> To make 3rd appearance at PGA Show
> South Korean company to showcase its latest AI-powered golf solutions, Swing EZ and VTrack
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January 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Laon Swing Craft
> To make 3rd appearance at PGA Show
> South Korean company to showcase its latest AI-powered golf solutions, Swing EZ and VTrack
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January 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Otto
> Launches the Club Collection headwear
> Curated line of performance-driven caps will be on display as Otto debuts at the PGA Show
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January 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Par Bleu Golf
> To showcase seven new golf towel collections at the 2026 PGA Show
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January 5, 2026 at 12:38 PM