To help “local and diverse” suppliers participate in one of golf’s major championships within the $84.1 billion golf industry, the PGA invited businesses owned by minorities, veterans and other groups to learn how they could partner with larger prime, or “tier one,” suppliers that will be engaged in the 2019 Championship when it’s held on…
Baltusrol GC Lands 2029 PGA Championship
It will be the third time the Springfield, N.J. club has hosted the major tournament. It was also announced that Baltusrol will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023. The PGA of America announced on June 29th that Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023…
Bayou Oaks Draws Impressive Comparisons After Official Opening
The new championship golf course in New Orleans’ City Park evoked mentions of top public venues such as Torrey Pines and Bethpage Black when it was officially unveiled on April 21. The course is the centerpiece of a $26 million public-private project that is being hailed as a symbol of the rebuilding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
The PGA of America Extends Bevacqua’s Contract
The Board of Directors approved a five-year contract extension through 2018 for Chief Executive Officer Pete Bevacqua, the organization’s third CEO. One notable landmark overseen by Bevacqua during his first year is an unprecedented NBC broadcasting multi-platform agreement through 2030 for the Ryder Cup and Senior PGA Championship.
Bethpage State Park Gets 2019 PGA Championship and 2024 Ryder Cup
The Tillinghast-designed Black Course on New York’s Long Island will add the events to a major tournament legacy that also includes two U.S. Opens.