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.
Top Nine Golf Courses for College Football Weekends Named
To help kick off the new season, PGA.com rolled out a list, based on Facebook feedback, of the best courses for a weekend golf-and-big game doubleheader.
PGA Offers “Pick the Hole Location Challenge”
Giving golf fans the opportunity to have a direct impact on the hole location of a major championship, the challenge will be conducted in conjunction with the 95th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y., August 5-11. The PGA of America and Jack Nicklaus are collaborating on the learning experience, which will encourage fans to vote for one of four final-round hole locations on the 15th green.
Valhalla Golf Club Will Get Makeover Again
In addition to rebuilding all 18 greens, the project will include work on some bunkers, repairing drainage problems in a few fairways and expanding the practice range.
Golf Generates $710M Annually in Kentucky, Report Finds
Study of 280 facilities in the state cites impact of 11,000 jobs responsible for over $218M in annual wage income.
The Path To Perfection
Whether preparing for a member-guest outing or a PGA Tour Championship, superintendents say a consistent approach is the key to getting their golf courses tournament-ready.
Mark Wilson prepares Valhalla GC for Ryder Cup Matches
GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent Mark Wilson has spent the last 18 months working with U.S. Team Captain Paul Azinger on a course setup for the 37th Ryder Cup matches, which will take place from September 19-21 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. Valhalla’s fairway landing areas have been widened around 300 yards down…