The First Call’s Scorecard, a compilation of the golf industry’s news for March 18-24, 2023.
BUSINESS
▪️ Audubon International: Adds a Signature Sanctuary Platinum level, which offers all-encompassing certification for a property. The single title includes multiple certifications and gives qualifying properties options to meet sustainability goals. … Arcis Golf: Named the presenting for the National Women's Collegiate Championship, organized by the Women in Golf Foundation, April 24-26 at Eagle's Landing Country Club in Stockbridge, Georgia. … Malcolm DeMille: Handcrafts Valspar Championship awards, including a championship trophy and trophy and award trays. … Caddiemaster, Troon, Western Golf Association: Establish the Endowed Named Scholarship, which provides funds each year for caddies seeking a college education. Inverness Club caddie who is attending Ohio State University is named the first recipient. … PGTAA: Publishes steps to become PGTAA golf teacher.
CLUBS / COURSES
▪️ Arcis Golf: Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton and The Club at Pradera and The Pinery Country Club in Parker are among Colorado AvidGolfer magazine’s 2023 Caggy Awards' Best in Region. … Champion Hills: Year-round golf community and club in Hendersonville, North Carolina announces 2023 membership plans. … The Club at the Dunes: Naples, Florida, club recognized in CMAA Wine Society’s 2022 Wine Program Awards; club has 150-plus selections on its wine list and inventory of more than 1,500 bottles. … Dundonald Links: Resort earns top-30 placements in two of Golf World’s highly respected top-100 lists.
GEAR
▪️ OnCore Golf: Kentucky State wins the Derrall Foreman Invitational at Cleveland Country Club in Cleveland, Mississippi, playing the Vero X1, X2 golf balls. … Swing Control: Introduces two performance-ready skort styles, White Roses and Pleated Cloud. … Stewart Golf: Launches Apex Remote trolley, which is powered by Active Terrain Control. New model gives golfers control of their trolleys from up to 100 yards away, regardless of landscape. … PXG: Introduces PXG 0311 Gen6 clubs, which include advanced technologies and utilize an impactful weighting system. … Ecco Golf: Introduces new line for the spring, summer seasons. Ecco Classic Hybrid highlights collection alongside new Biom C4 and reimagined versions of existing styles. … XXIO: Launches Prime set. Slated to debut in North America on April 14, clubs feature elevated power, control and speed performance in a lightweight set made for moderate swing speed golfers. … FootJoy: Launches the stylish Premiere Series Wilcox for men and Premiere Series Issette for women. Both offer improved traction, stability, lightweight construction with a VersaTrax+ outsole and a refined, modern twist on a classic silhouette. The shoe's retail for $219.99 (men) and $189.99 (women).
PEOPLE
▪️ The Club at Olde Cypress: Names Gary Shea as head golf professional of the private Naples, Florida, club. … Las Colinas Golf and Country Club: Appoints Alfonso Castineira as director of golf.
PHILANTHROPY
▪️ The Club at Olde Cypress: Community Charity Day tourney raises $50,270 for Topaz Assistance Dogs, which helps empower individuals with disabilities by providing safety and independence through partnership with skilled assistance dogs.