Over the past eight years, The USGA and The R&A have raised concerns about distance increases and the long-term consequences of failing to address this consistent trend. Through a series of formal feedback processes and numerous individual stakeholder meetings, the governing bodies agreed on an across-the-game change in how golf balls are tested via the Overall Distance Standard (ODS).
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Story posted by: Sports Tech HQ Staff, ed. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (June 9, 2026) – TaylorMade Golf Co. has broken ground on a $58.9 million project in Indiana, planting a flagship home for two of golf’s most recognized brands – TaylorMade and Sun Day Red, the performance lifestyle label launched in partnership with Tiger Woods. Indiana’s central location is a key part of the appeal: from here, TaylorMade can reach more than 80 percent of its customers within three days, a logistics advantage that has made the state an increasingly attractive home for national and global brands. “This project represents an… Read More »
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Article and photo of Kevin Hammer provided by USGA. ed Dedicated golf leader, son of a PGA professional elected as the 68th president of the United States Golf Association LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – Mar. 1, 2026 – The United States Golf Association announced it has elected Kevin Hammer, of Boynton Beach, Fla., as its 68th president at the Association’s Annual Meeting in New York, N.Y. Hammer will serve a two-year term spearheading the USGA Executive Committee, the volunteer-led policy-making board that provides essential oversight and organization to the USGA’s full-time staff. Hammer brings a lifetime of golf experience to… Read More »
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Article provided by National Golf Foundation.ed “Over the past two years, the total number of open and operating golf courses in the U.S. is virtually unchanged.” “The number of annual course closures has decreased for five straight years, with the 2024 number of shuttered courses dipping to its lowest levels since 2004. Meanwhile, new course openings and development are both up.” Even with the game’s post-pandemic trajectory and notable participation and play gains in recent years, it is a departure from the supply correction that the U.S. golf market has experienced for much of the past two decades. Since 2022… Read More »
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This article is a public release by Jim R Beatty, President Jim Beatty Golf Ventures LLC. Slightly altered to fit the page of minoritygolfmag.com. Mr. Beatty is not part of the Minority Golf Magazine editorial staff. ed. YOU SHOULD ATTEND AND ENJOY THE WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITS !! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE $102 BILLION GOLF INDUSTRY FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS NOW IN ITS 6TH YEAR, THE EXPO IS COLLOCATED WITH THE PGA SHOW AT THE ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER THANKS TO THE GREAT EFFORTS OF THE PGA of AMERICA & REED EXHIBITIONS. EXCITING NEW TIMES! DID YOU… Read More »
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The face of golf may have changed more in the past five years than the previous 50. This article written in it’s entirety by the National Golf Foundation which Minority Golf Magazine is a member. Golf’s latest participation numbers reveal unprecedented diversity in the game. Year-end data for 2024 shows that more than one-quarter of green-grass golfers in the U.S. are women and girls or People of Color, two distinct but overlapping segments that have historically been underrepresented in the sport. Among the 28.1 million Americans who played golf on a course in 2024 (the most since 2008), 28% were… Read More »
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The PGA of America today announced Derek Sprague, a PGA of America Golf Professional and Past President of the Association, as Chief Executive Officer. Sprague is the first person to serve the Association as a Past President and CEO. He served as the 39th President from 2014-2016. Sprague succeeds Seth Waugh, CEO from August 2018 to June 2024. A PGA of America Member since 1993, Sprague has served as the General Manager of TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida since January 2018. He previously was the Managing Director of Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey… Read More »
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USGA Delivers on Inclusion and Sustainability Efforts in 2024 Media Contact: Kimberly Miller USGA Communications kmiller@usga.org LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Dec. 19, 2024) – As 2024 draws to a close, the United States Golf Association (USGA) celebrates advancements made by the USGA Green Section and U.S. National Development Program as well as organizational investments in national junior golf programs and career development that helped propel golf forward. Capitalizing on the incredible growth and momentum the game is experiencing and an appetite for innovation across the industry, the USGA proactively addressed issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability,… Read More »
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R. Shawn Summerville is a passionate African American entrepreneur and the creative force behind EbonyGreens.com, a distinctive golf apparel company that merges style, comfort, and cultural flair. Founded with the vision of bringing diversity and inclusivity to the golf world, ebonygreens.com offers a unique range of golf apparel that caters to men and women. Summerville’s deep appreciation for the sport and commitment to celebrating African American culture is evident in the vibrant designs and high-quality materials used in each piece of clothing. Ed. R. Shawn Summerville, the founder himself, best tells the story: Meet R. Shawn Summerville, a visionary corporate… Read More »
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Fred Perpall to serve final year as USGA president; Kevin Hammer nominated as president-elect Dianne Dixon and Jim Gorrie nominated to join committee LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Nov. 25, 2024) – The USGA Nominating Committee has released its 2025 Executive Committee slate, which is again led by Fred Perpall of Dallas, Texas, who will be serving his final year as USGA president. Kevin Hammer of Boynton Beach, Fla., who will serve his second three-year term on the Executive Committee, has been nominated as president-elect. In addition, Dianne Dixon of Saint Johns, Fla., and Jim Gorrie of Birmingham, Ala., have each been… Read More »
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