Scorecard: October 21-27, 2023

+ Names, news and notables in the golf industry.

The First Call’s Scorecard, a compilation of the golf industry’s news for October 21-27, 2023.

BUSINESS

▪️GolfForever: Announces a partnership with the LPGA Tour and will provide LPGA and Epson tour players with GolfForever Swing Trainers and personalized plans in its app. … Golf Datatech: National Rounds Played Report shows that golf rounds in the United States were up 1.6% for September 2023 and 3.8% year to date when compared to 2022. … Golf Datatech: Golf apparel sales down for a third consecutive month, dropping 3.7% in September. Sales still remain 4.1% ahead on a year-to-date basis thru the end of Q4.

COMPETITION / COURSES

▪️Springdale GC: Princeton, New Jersey, private club begins renovation project that embraces course designer William Flynn’s original intent.

PEOPLE

▪️PGA of America: Mike Smith, PGA of America player engagement consultant for the Northeast Region, earns PGA Master Professional designation.

PHILANTHROPY

▪️Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation, PXG: Organizations join with the Semper Fi & America’s Fund on the Double Down for Veterans match campaign and donate $10 million. The fund benefits critically ill and injured service members, veterans and military families.