“The Hangout” is now open for business at its permanent location on the Sacramento, Calif. facility’s driving range, offering a completely different menu than the property’s MacKenzie’s Sports Bar and Grille. The food truck’s menu features made-to-order items including burgers, sandwiches and shareables. Golfers and foodies in the Sacramento, Calif. area can now find a…

The recognition program for the world’s most outstanding youth instructors is dominated by golf staff professionals at U. S. club and resort properties, including 15 who achieved Master Kids Teacher status for now having made the Top 50 list three times. All of the winners will be recognized with a special presentation on January 24th at the PGA Show.

Heavy rains are keeping some golf courses in Sacramento and Stockton closed with flooded fairways and muddy conditions. Surrounding golf courses also face the threat of additional flooding from the damaged Lake Oroville dam, located 70 miles from Sacramento, that has caused the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people. More storms are expected later this week.

Idle Hour Club’s Ray Cutright (Golf Professional of the Year) and Merion Golf Club’s Scott Nye (Merchandiser of the Year, Private Facilities) will be among those honored in November at the PGA Annual Meeting.

In April 2014, the Sacramento, Calif., property will unveil its nine-hole putting course, which features water hazards, sand traps, and sneaky breaks for adults, children, and families. The complex also offers a 24-hour driving range, three-hole learning academy, 36 holes of championship golf, and a FootGolf course.