Daytona Beach, Florida, United States: After completing his 11th year as LPGA Commissioner, Mike Whan has notified the LPGA Board of Directors that he will transition out of the LPGA in 2021.
Kansas, United States: Chris Cook, Golf Course Superintendent at Bailey Ranch Golf Club, has been named a Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winner from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States: The PGA Tour has announced that the 16th Presidents Cup will be held at the renowned Medinah Country Club outside of Chicago in 2026.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: With a star-studded line-up set for the 2021 Saudi International, Golf Saudi is looking to continue its efforts to increase interest and participation in golf in the Kingdom.
Melbourne, Australia: The body that provides guidance to Golf Australia’s Vision 2025: the Future of Women and Girls in Golf strategy has been restructured.
Kansas, United States: Mike Kriz, retired equipment manager of Arrowhead Country Club in South Dakota, is the winner of the 2020 Edwin Budding Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Singapore: Presenting his report to members at the Asian Golf Industry Federation’s Annual General Meeting, President Richard Walne outlined a variety of new initiatives introduced by the not-for-profit organisation during 2020 and struck an optimistic tone for the future.
Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Golf has updated its name and visual identity. With immediate effect, the organisation will be known as Golf New Zealand, a move that reflects its primary focus being on the game of golf.
Virginia, United States: The Club Management Association of America has announced the opening of registration for its 2021 World Conference and Club Business Expo.
Birmingham, England: Designed to reflect the evolving role of PGA Professionals and The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland, 2020 Vision is the culmination of almost two years’ planning.
Kansas, United States: The creation of the championship golf courses at the PGA of America’s future home in Frisco, Texas will be a topic of discussion during the 2021 Golf Industry Show general session.
New Jersey, United States: The USGA has embarked on a new collaborative body of work in its on-going efforts to sustain the economic and environmental viability of golf courses and improve the golfer experience.