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Digger Smith
Jordan R. “Digger” Smith has stepped down as chairman of the AJGA Board of Directors after 44 years of leadership. AJGA Photo

American Junior Golf Association Announces New Chairman of the Board

The American Junior Golf Association has named Jim Nugent as the new chairman of the board and Angela Rho as president after Jordan “Digger” Smith stepped down as chairman after 44 years of leadership and service. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together as an organization,” Smith said. “The AJGA’s mission of […]

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LPGA Hawaii

Hawai’i Tourism Authority Hosts LPGA’s Lotte Championship

The Hawai’i Tourism Authority furthered its partnership with the LPGA Tour this past weekend at the Lotte Championship on Oʻahu, which welcomed 120 LPGA golfers from over 15 countries. The partnership with the LPGA Tour included the establishment of the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Hawaii Chapter in 2023 to encourage Hawai’i’s youth golfers. “The rise of […]

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Charlotte CC
Charlotte Country Club is set to host the U.S. Women's Mid-Am in 2028 and the U.S. Senior Open five years later. Photo courtesy Charlotte C.C.

Charlotte Country Club Awarded Two Future USGA Championship Events

Charlotte Country Club has been chosen by the USGA as host for the 2028 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship and 2033 U.S. Senior Open Championship. The club has previously hosted four USGA championships, including the 1972 U.S. Amateur, 2000 U.S. Senior Amateur, 2010 U.S. Women’s Amateur and 2018 U.S. Mid-Amateur. Charlotte Country Club has also hosted […]

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Korn Ferry Bahamas

Korn Ferry Tour and The Bahamas Extend Partnership

The Korn Ferry Tour and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism have announced a three-year contract extension through 2027 that will see two tournaments to open the season being organized in the Caribbean. “This extension of our partnership with the Korn Ferry Tour reinforces the growing impact of sports tourism in The Bahamas,” said Latia Duncombe, […]

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PGA Oregon

2026 PGA Professional Championship Headed to Oregon

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon will host the 2026 PGA Professional Championship, a four-day, 72-hole event that will be contested on Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes from April 26–29. The PGA Professional Championship is the national championship for PGA of America golf professionals from across the country since 1968. The 312-player field consists of […]

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Utah Championship

Utah Championship Moving to Ogden Golf & Country Club

The Utah Championship, a Korn Ferry Tour event organized by the Utah Sports Commission, will move to Ogden Golf & Country Club in Ogden, starting in 2025 and running through at least 2027. Over its 33-year history, the Utah Championship has taken place at four different courses: Riverside Country Club, Willow Creek Country Club, Thanksgiving […]

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Erin Hills

Erin Hills to Host Five USGA Amateur Championships From 2027 to 2039

The United States Golf Association will organize five amateur championships over the next 15 years at Erin Hills in Wisconsin, a daily-fee golf course that will be at the venue in addition to next year’s U.S. Women’s Open presented by Ally. “Erin Hills has proven itself as an exceptional venue for USGA championships, and we […]

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SFC Troon

Sports Facilities Companies Partners with Troon

The Sports Facilities Companies has announced a strategic partnership with Troon, which provides golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, to collaborate on new business opportunities. The partnership combines Troon’s global expertise in golf and club management with SFC’s experience in developing and managing sports, recreation and entertainment facilities. “Troon shares our commitment to delivering […]

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Whistling Straits
Team USA's Xander Schauffele chips to the second green during a Ryder Cup singles match at Whistling Straits on September 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Whistling Straits to Host Three Future USGA Championships

The United States Golf Association has chosen Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, as the host site for three future USGA championships, beginning with the 2028 U.S. Amateur (August 14–20). The 2033 U.S. Junior Amateur (July 25–30) and 2037 U.S. Girls’ Junior (July 13–18) will also be conducted at the venue. Whistling Straits is owned and […]

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