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TFC Quick Reads | 11.25.25
GolfForever | SuperStroke | USGA | Vattanac Golf Resort | LPGA
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GolfForever | SuperStroke | USGA | Vattanac Golf Resort | LPGA
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November 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.25.25
GolfForever | SuperStroke | USGA | Vattanac Golf Resort | LPGA
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GolfForever | SuperStroke | USGA | Vattanac Golf Resort | LPGA
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.24.25
USGA | McLemore Resort | Garden & Gun | Sea Pines Resort | Sqairz | Malcolm DeMille | Ann Liguori Productions | LPGA | PXG | NGF | Shot Scope | PGA Show | Indoor Golf Alliance | PGA Jr. League | The Clubs at St. James | Marriott Golf
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USGA | McLemore Resort | Garden & Gun | Sea Pines Resort | Sqairz | Malcolm DeMille | Ann Liguori Productions | LPGA | PXG | NGF | Shot Scope | PGA Show | Indoor Golf Alliance | PGA Jr. League | The Clubs at St. James | Marriott Golf
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November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.24.25
USGA | McLemore Resort | Garden & Gun | Sea Pines Resort | Sqairz | Malcolm DeMille | Ann Liguori Productions | LPGA | PXG | NGF | Shot Scope | PGA Show | Indoor Golf Alliance | PGA Jr. League | The Clubs at St. James | Marriott Golf
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USGA | McLemore Resort | Garden & Gun | Sea Pines Resort | Sqairz | Malcolm DeMille | Ann Liguori Productions | LPGA | PXG | NGF | Shot Scope | PGA Show | Indoor Golf Alliance | PGA Jr. League | The Clubs at St. James | Marriott Golf
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.20.25
NGCOA | Forest Hills GC | Forrester’s | Payntr Golf | Skechers World Champions Cup
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NGCOA | Forest Hills GC | Forrester’s | Payntr Golf | Skechers World Champions Cup
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.20.25
INDUSTRY NEWS NGCOA: Hosts industry-wide Golf Tee Time Summit Forest Hills GC: Augusta course rises above the storm Forrester’s | Payntr Golf: Unite to launch the FO Rainshedder RS1 Skechers World Cha...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.20.25
NGCOA | Forest Hills GC | Forrester’s | Payntr Golf | Skechers World Champions Cup
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NGCOA | Forest Hills GC | Forrester’s | Payntr Golf | Skechers World Champions Cup
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.19.25
NGCOA | LPGA | Capital One Skins Game | Boyne Golf | True Linkswear | Sqairz | Sea Pines Resort | Grass League | Marriott Golf
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NGCOA | LPGA | Capital One Skins Game | Boyne Golf | True Linkswear | Sqairz | Sea Pines Resort | Grass League | Marriott Golf
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.19.25
INDUSTRY NEWS NGCOA: CEO Jay Karen to testify at House Subcommittee hearing LPGA Tour: Announces 2026 schedule Capital One Skins Game: Names its on-air announcers Boyne Golf: Inn at Bay Harbor begins ...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.19.25
NGCOA | LPGA | Capital One Skins Game | Boyne Golf | True Linkswear | Sqairz | Sea Pines Resort | Grass League | Marriott Golf
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NGCOA | LPGA | Capital One Skins Game | Boyne Golf | True Linkswear | Sqairz | Sea Pines Resort | Grass League | Marriott Golf
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.18.25
USGA | LPGA | Golf Channel | Whoosh | Landscapes Golf Management | Full Swing | Arnold Palmer Enterprises | True Spec Golf | Apes Hill Barbados
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USGA | LPGA | Golf Channel | Whoosh | Landscapes Golf Management | Full Swing | Arnold Palmer Enterprises | True Spec Golf | Apes Hill Barbados
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.18.25
INDUSTRY NEWS USGA: Kevin Hammer nominated as USGA president LPGA: Announces 2026 broadcast coverage enhancements Golf Channel: To present unprecedented LPGA Tour coverage in 2026 Whoosh | Landscapes ...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.18.25
USGA | LPGA | Golf Channel | Whoosh | Landscapes Golf Management | Full Swing | Arnold Palmer Enterprises | True Spec Golf | Apes Hill Barbados
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USGA | LPGA | Golf Channel | Whoosh | Landscapes Golf Management | Full Swing | Arnold Palmer Enterprises | True Spec Golf | Apes Hill Barbados
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.17.25
NGCOA | PGA of America | Dunlop Sports Americas | Inrange | U.S. Solheim Cup | PGA Tour | Bobby Jones Golf Links | True Spec Golf | Fairway Jockey | Bettinardi Golf | SuperStroke | Malcolm DeMille | Assistant PGA Professional Championship
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NGCOA | PGA of America | Dunlop Sports Americas | Inrange | U.S. Solheim Cup | PGA Tour | Bobby Jones Golf Links | True Spec Golf | Fairway Jockey | Bettinardi Golf | SuperStroke | Malcolm DeMille | Assistant PGA Professional Championship
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.17.25
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS NGCOA: Titleist extends as Champions Circle patron through 2030 PGA of America: Announces leadership changes Dunlop Sports Americas: Hires Bill Price as director of fitting Inrange:...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.17.25
NGCOA | PGA of America | Dunlop Sports Americas | Inrange | U.S. Solheim Cup | PGA Tour | Bobby Jones Golf Links | True Spec Golf | Fairway Jockey | Bettinardi Golf | SuperStroke | Malcolm DeMille | Assistant PGA Professional Championship
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NGCOA | PGA of America | Dunlop Sports Americas | Inrange | U.S. Solheim Cup | PGA Tour | Bobby Jones Golf Links | True Spec Golf | Fairway Jockey | Bettinardi Golf | SuperStroke | Malcolm DeMille | Assistant PGA Professional Championship
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.13.25
LPGA | Golf Channel | Newton Golf Company | Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
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LPGA | Golf Channel | Newton Golf Company | Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
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November 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.13.25
LPGA | Golf Channel | Newton Golf Company | Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
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LPGA | Golf Channel | Newton Golf Company | Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.12.25
Landscapes Unlimited | Bushnell Golf | The Sea Pines Resort | Senior PGA Championship | The Indoor Golf Shop | Upper Deck Golf | Future Champions Golf | PGA of America
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Landscapes Unlimited | Bushnell Golf | The Sea Pines Resort | Senior PGA Championship | The Indoor Golf Shop | Upper Deck Golf | Future Champions Golf | PGA of America
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.12.25
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS Landscapes Unlimited: Completes work at Marietta CC Bushnell Golf: Introduces Launch Pro ‘Circle B’ Editions The Sea Pines Resort: Unveils 'Links and Luxury' golf package Senior PGA...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.12.25
Landscapes Unlimited | Bushnell Golf | The Sea Pines Resort | Senior PGA Championship | The Indoor Golf Shop | Upper Deck Golf | Future Champions Golf | PGA of America
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Landscapes Unlimited | Bushnell Golf | The Sea Pines Resort | Senior PGA Championship | The Indoor Golf Shop | Upper Deck Golf | Future Champions Golf | PGA of America
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.11.25
Harbour Town GL | GCSAA | Zinkand Golf Design | Five Iron Golf | GolfForever | Indoor Golf Alliance | Malcolm DeMille
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Harbour Town GL | GCSAA | Zinkand Golf Design | Five Iron Golf | GolfForever | Indoor Golf Alliance | Malcolm DeMille
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.11.25
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS Harbour Town GL: Reopens after restoration GCSAA: Environmental Leaders in Golf Award recipients announced Zinkand Golf Design: Completes short course at Saddle & Cycle Club Five Ir...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.11.25
Harbour Town GL | GCSAA | Zinkand Golf Design | Five Iron Golf | GolfForever | Indoor Golf Alliance | Malcolm DeMille
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Harbour Town GL | GCSAA | Zinkand Golf Design | Five Iron Golf | GolfForever | Indoor Golf Alliance | Malcolm DeMille
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.10.25
Full Swing Simulators | Srixon | Cleveland Golf | Rosie Jones Mentoring Program | PGA of America | LPGA | Princeville Makai GC | PGA Tour | TY Management | PXG
Full Swing Simulators | Srixon | Cleveland Golf | Rosie Jones Mentoring Program | PGA of America | LPGA | Princeville Makai GC | PGA Tour | TY Management | PXG
TFC Quick Reads | 11.10.25
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS Full Swing: Announces limited-time offering for its KIT Launch Monitor Srixon | Cleveland Golf: Nasa Hataoka wins Toto Japan Classic Rosie Jones Mentoring Program: Emphasizing the v...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.10.25
Full Swing Simulators | Srixon | Cleveland Golf | Rosie Jones Mentoring Program | PGA of America | LPGA | Princeville Makai GC | PGA Tour | TY Management | PXG
Full Swing Simulators | Srixon | Cleveland Golf | Rosie Jones Mentoring Program | PGA of America | LPGA | Princeville Makai GC | PGA Tour | TY Management | PXG
TFC Quick Reads | 05.06.25
PGA of America | Shot Scope | First Tee | The Annika
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PGA of America | Shot Scope | First Tee | The Annika
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November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 05.06.25
PGA of America | Shot Scope | First Tee | The Annika
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PGA of America | Shot Scope | First Tee | The Annika
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.05.25
LPGA | LET | Phoenix CC | Golf Channel | First Tee — Greater Richmond | First Tee | Golf Digest | Hurricane Junior Golf Tour | Marriott Golf
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LPGA | LET | Phoenix CC | Golf Channel | First Tee — Greater Richmond | First Tee | Golf Digest | Hurricane Junior Golf Tour | Marriott Golf
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.05.25
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS LPGA | LET: Deepen collaboration through the PIF Global Series Phoenix CC: To host PGA Tour Champions’ Charles Schwab Cup Championship Golf Channel: Names Optum as title sponsor of ...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.05.25
LPGA | LET | Phoenix CC | Golf Channel | First Tee — Greater Richmond | First Tee | Golf Digest | Hurricane Junior Golf Tour | Marriott Golf
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LPGA | LET | Phoenix CC | Golf Channel | First Tee — Greater Richmond | First Tee | Golf Digest | Hurricane Junior Golf Tour | Marriott Golf
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.04.25
PGA Show | Golf VX | GCSAA | LPGA | Nemacolin | Future Champions Golf | Mexican Golf Federation | Johnnie-O | Marriott Golf
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PGA Show | Golf VX | GCSAA | LPGA | Nemacolin | Future Champions Golf | Mexican Golf Federation | Johnnie-O | Marriott Golf
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TFC Quick Reads | 11.04.25
GOLF INDUSTRY NEWS PGA Show: Expands to welcome golf’s top brands, buyers, innovators Golf VX: Appoints Brian Jung as COO GCSAA: Kevin Komer earns Excellence in Government Affairs Award LPGA: Lexi Tho...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
TFC Quick Reads | 11.04.25
PGA Show | Golf VX | GCSAA | LPGA | Nemacolin | Future Champions Golf | Mexican Golf Federation | Johnnie-O | Marriott Golf
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PGA Show | Golf VX | GCSAA | LPGA | Nemacolin | Future Champions Golf | Mexican Golf Federation | Johnnie-O | Marriott Golf
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Malcolm DeMille
> Retief Goosen wins handcrafted trophy
> Goosen earned the DeMille-designed and crafted piece for winning the PGA Tour Champions Sanford International
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> Retief Goosen wins handcrafted trophy
> Goosen earned the DeMille-designed and crafted piece for winning the PGA Tour Champions Sanford International
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November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Malcolm DeMille
> Retief Goosen wins handcrafted trophy
> Goosen earned the DeMille-designed and crafted piece for winning the PGA Tour Champions Sanford International
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> Retief Goosen wins handcrafted trophy
> Goosen earned the DeMille-designed and crafted piece for winning the PGA Tour Champions Sanford International
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PGA of America
> Streamsong to host 2027 PGA Professional Championship
> The Bowling Green, Florida, resort's Red and Blue courses will be used for the 312-player competition
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> Streamsong to host 2027 PGA Professional Championship
> The Bowling Green, Florida, resort's Red and Blue courses will be used for the 312-player competition
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November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
PGA of America
> Streamsong to host 2027 PGA Professional Championship
> The Bowling Green, Florida, resort's Red and Blue courses will be used for the 312-player competition
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> Streamsong to host 2027 PGA Professional Championship
> The Bowling Green, Florida, resort's Red and Blue courses will be used for the 312-player competition
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Sqairz | Centerline Athletics
> Announce footwear, apparel partnership
> The two brands will collaborate to bring racquet sports athletes a fully integrated approach to court performance
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> Announce footwear, apparel partnership
> The two brands will collaborate to bring racquet sports athletes a fully integrated approach to court performance
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November 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Sqairz | Centerline Athletics
> Announce footwear, apparel partnership
> The two brands will collaborate to bring racquet sports athletes a fully integrated approach to court performance
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> Announce footwear, apparel partnership
> The two brands will collaborate to bring racquet sports athletes a fully integrated approach to court performance
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LPGA
> Lexi Thompson receives inaugural Dow Impact Award
> Thompson wins with nearly half of the total votes cast by fans
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> Lexi Thompson receives inaugural Dow Impact Award
> Thompson wins with nearly half of the total votes cast by fans
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November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
LPGA
> Lexi Thompson receives inaugural Dow Impact Award
> Thompson wins with nearly half of the total votes cast by fans
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> Lexi Thompson receives inaugural Dow Impact Award
> Thompson wins with nearly half of the total votes cast by fans
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Troon
> Promotes David Plevin to senior director of Food and Beverage, Southeast
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> Promotes David Plevin to senior director of Food and Beverage, Southeast
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November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Troon
> Promotes David Plevin to senior director of Food and Beverage, Southeast
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> Promotes David Plevin to senior director of Food and Beverage, Southeast
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Stewart Golf
> Extends multiyear partnership with Peter Finch
> Finch is an acclaimed golf content creator and PGA professional
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> Extends multiyear partnership with Peter Finch
> Finch is an acclaimed golf content creator and PGA professional
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November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Stewart Golf
> Extends multiyear partnership with Peter Finch
> Finch is an acclaimed golf content creator and PGA professional
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> Extends multiyear partnership with Peter Finch
> Finch is an acclaimed golf content creator and PGA professional
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The Club at Forest Ridge
> To open Phase 1 of racquet dome
> New indoor elevates the experience of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, club
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> To open Phase 1 of racquet dome
> New indoor elevates the experience of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, club
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November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Club at Forest Ridge
> To open Phase 1 of racquet dome
> New indoor elevates the experience of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, club
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> To open Phase 1 of racquet dome
> New indoor elevates the experience of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, club
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Greenlight Advisors | NGCOA
> Seeks participation in U.S. Municipal Golf Study
> Municipal, state and federal golf facilities are invited to contribute to the third annual report
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> Seeks participation in U.S. Municipal Golf Study
> Municipal, state and federal golf facilities are invited to contribute to the third annual report
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November 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Greenlight Advisors | NGCOA
> Seeks participation in U.S. Municipal Golf Study
> Municipal, state and federal golf facilities are invited to contribute to the third annual report
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> Seeks participation in U.S. Municipal Golf Study
> Municipal, state and federal golf facilities are invited to contribute to the third annual report
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Five Iron Golf
> UAE franchisees announce growth financing
> Expansion plans include Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and Business Bay Dubai
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> UAE franchisees announce growth financing
> Expansion plans include Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and Business Bay Dubai
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November 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Five Iron Golf
> UAE franchisees announce growth financing
> Expansion plans include Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and Business Bay Dubai
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> UAE franchisees announce growth financing
> Expansion plans include Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and Business Bay Dubai
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GolfNow
> On pace for record 2025 with online bookings growth
> Company reports no fewer than 55 all-time records have been broken through the first nine months of the year
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> On pace for record 2025 with online bookings growth
> Company reports no fewer than 55 all-time records have been broken through the first nine months of the year
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November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
GolfNow
> On pace for record 2025 with online bookings growth
> Company reports no fewer than 55 all-time records have been broken through the first nine months of the year
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> On pace for record 2025 with online bookings growth
> Company reports no fewer than 55 all-time records have been broken through the first nine months of the year
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Boulders Resort: & Spa
> Reopens North Course reopens following renovation
> Scottsdale, Arizona, destination completes multi-focused refinement project that enhances course playability
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> Reopens North Course reopens following renovation
> Scottsdale, Arizona, destination completes multi-focused refinement project that enhances course playability
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Boulders Resort & Spa: Reopens North Course reopens following renovation
Scottsdale, Arizona, destination completes multi-focused refinement project that enhances course playability
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November 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Boulders Resort: & Spa
> Reopens North Course reopens following renovation
> Scottsdale, Arizona, destination completes multi-focused refinement project that enhances course playability
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> Reopens North Course reopens following renovation
> Scottsdale, Arizona, destination completes multi-focused refinement project that enhances course playability
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Audubon International
> Grant funding still available to join program
> Organization announces that there is room for up to 20 more courses in the Monarchs in the Rough program
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> Grant funding still available to join program
> Organization announces that there is room for up to 20 more courses in the Monarchs in the Rough program
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November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Audubon International
> Grant funding still available to join program
> Organization announces that there is room for up to 20 more courses in the Monarchs in the Rough program
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> Grant funding still available to join program
> Organization announces that there is room for up to 20 more courses in the Monarchs in the Rough program
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