The First Call’s Scorecard, a compilation of the golf industry’s news for March 4-10, 2023.
Ping: Adds 3 new models to PLD Milled putter line
PLD Milled Anser D, Oslo 4 and Anser 2 are currently available at Ping authorized retailers
GolfLogix: Releases reimagined 2023 Green Books
Complete redesign creates the only green book and yardage guide showing slope, fairway contours and elevation data
Linger Longer Invitational: Top-ranked teams, players highlight field
Played on Reynolds Lake Oconee’s Great Waters course in Greensboro, Georgia, the 2023 LLI is scheduled for March 18-21 and will be co-hosted by Mercer University and Kennesaw State University
Shadow Hills GC: Sandra Palmer elected to World Golf Hall of Fame
Nineteen-time LPGA Tour winner and current Player Development Ambassador at Shadow Hills Golf Club in Indio, California, will be inducted in 2024
Colonial CC: Named one of America's healthiest clubs
Fort Myers, Florida, club is honored by Prevo Health Solutions after undergoing an onsite evaluation
Big Cypress GC: Receives Golf Channel’s GolfPass recognition
Lakeland, Florida, club's South Course is ranked No. 3 on the 2023 Golfers’ Choice Best Golf Courses in Florida list and No. 21 on the Best in U.S. list
Galleri Classic: Adds 3 major champions to commitments
Padraig Harrington, Retief Goosen, Tom Lehman, Rocco Mediate to play in the March 24-26 tournament on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course in Rancho, Mirage, California
World Golf Hall of Fame: Announces induction class of 2024
Padraig Harrington, Sandra Palmer along with the late Johnny Farrell, Beverly Hanson, Tom Weiskopf and the 13 LPGA Founders will be inducted in June 2024
The Lodge of Four Seasons: Unveils new golf stay-and-play packages
Lake Ozark, Missouri, resort's four new packages combine golf with lakeside accommodations
Landscapes Golf Management: Names annual award winners
Winners were announced during its annual corporate conference, which also included learning and development sessions, and guest speakers
Asics: Introduces Gel-Kayano Ace colorways
Spikeless, waterproof men's golf shoe to launch in North America this spring alongside new color options for the Gel-Course Glide and new shoe offering in the Gel-Preshot
Troon: 20 courses honored in Golfpass' Golfers' Choice 2023 rankings
Determined by more than 315,000 reviews, Golfers’ Choice highlights courses that golfers enjoy most, including Top 50 U.S. Golf Courses, Top Layouts and Top Value Courses
Teesnap: NBC Sports Next becomes first online distribution partner
Partnership allows courses using Teesnap software to distribute tee times on GolfNow's online platform
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour: BioSteel named official hydration partner
Partnership will provide brand category exclusivity, marketing and product supply at 300 junior golf events annually, on-site activation and digital branding assets
SwingU: Announces February College Player of the Month recipients
Winners from seven divisions were chosen based on a voting committee made up of coaches from those respective divisions
College Golf Experience, Southwest PGA: Renew partnership
Deal will provide juniors and parents access to college coaches and education about collegiate golf and the recruiting process
True Spec Golf: 2023 Scotty Cameron Super Select performance review
Clubfitting company tests new putter line that touts performance, new dual-milled faces, refined shapes and weight distribution
Youth on Course: Announces 2023 100 Hole Hike schedule
Supporters take on the challenge of playing and walking 100 holes of golf in one day, while raising funds for youth access to golf
Teesnap: Q&A with Jim Wood, VP of technology
Head of technology address questions about the team he is building, why clients have experienced some earlier than expected enhancements and the future in golf technology
La Paloma Country Club: To host 2024 Cologuard Classic
Tucson, Arizona, club will host the PGA Tour Champions event in March 2024; club features three 9-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature-designed courses
Malcolm DeMille: Continues tradition with Arnold Palmer Invitational
Company handcrafted the player badge money clips for the PGA Tour event's pro-am and main event golfers
Pro Golf Weekly: Announces staff changes
Jim Hammond named director of business development while Journalists Len Ziehm, Bill Sangster, Dave Daubert, David Theoret and Mike May have been added to the team of writers
United States Golf Association: Selects Chambers Bay, in University Place, Washington, to host the 2027 U.S. Junior Amateur and 2033 U.S. Amateur Championships. These will be the fifth and sixth USGA championships hosted by the public golf course, a Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed course that hosted the 2015 U.S. Open.
FootJoy: Drops two new limited edition FJ x Buscemi releases ahead of the Players Championship. The Limited Edition Premiere Series Field and Premiere Series Wilcox are created in partnership with West Coast street-fashion icon Jon Buscemi. FootJoy ambassadors Justin Thomas, Max Homa and Will Zalatoris will be wearing the shoes.
GCSAA: Releases latest pest management practices on U.S. golf courses
Frequently used pest management practices include monitoring weather, scouting, pesticide resistance strategies, improving turfgrass health and spot treatment of damage
Kapalua Golf & Tennis: PGA of America's Aloha Section honors golf pros
General Manager Alex Nakajima was named 2022 Golf Professional of the Year and Plantation Course head golf pro Michael Castillo was named 2022 Merchandiser of the Year for resort properties
Golf Heritage Society: Elects two new board members
Eric Lucy and Charlene Williams are elected as at-large directors
Troon: Golf.com honors Seminole Legacy Golf Club
Florida State University’s golf club in Tallahassee, Florida, has been named one of the Top 30 Golf Courses in Florida by the website, placing No. 15 on the prestigious list