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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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Solheim Cup Valhalla

Louisville’s Valhalla Golf Club to Host 2028 Solheim Cup

The Solheim Cup, a biennial international match-play competition showcasing the best American players from the LPGA Tour against the top European players from the Ladies European Tour, will be hosted by Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville in 2028. The 2028 event will be the 21st Solheim Cup and the first major women’s competition held at […]

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2024 Wells Fargo
Rory McIlroy holds the trophy after winning the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 12, 2024. The event will now be called the Truist Championship. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Truist Becomes Title Sponsor of Charlotte PGA Tour Event

The PGA Tour’s event in Charlotte will be called the Truist Championship as part of a seven-year agreement between the PGA Tour and Truist Financial Corporation. Quail Hollow Club will continue to be the primary host for the event except for next year when it hosts the PGA Championship, moving the 2025 Truist Championship to […]

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Pinehurst 18
The 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 offered a backdrop for a dramatic U.S. Open finish on June 16. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel
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Raleigh Continues Rapid Sports Tourism Growth

The scene at the Raleigh/Durham International Airport on June 17 told the story. Even at 6 a.m., the security lines were hundreds deep and TSA Precheck was about four times longer than usual. People were sunburned and tired from an incredible weekend at the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina, which sits about 80 minutes […]

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Chambers Bay

Chambers Bay to Host 2028 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship

Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington, has been selected by the USGA as the host site for the 2028 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship from May 20–24. The club has previously hosted four USGA championships — the 2010 U.S. Amateur, the 2015 U.S. Open won by Jordan Spieth, the 2021 U.S. Amateur Four and the 2022 […]

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