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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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PGA Family Golf Championship

Walt Disney World Resort to Host 2024 PGA Family Golf Championship

Arnold Palmer Golf Management has announced the 2024 PGA Family Golf Championship will take place at Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney Palm Golf Course, September 28–29. Last year, the PGA of America hosted the inaugural event at PGA West in La Quinta, California, with almost 150 participants from 24 states. At the 2024 PGA Family […]

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AJGA

Tommy Fleetwood to Host AJGA International Pathway Series events

PGA Tour golfer Tommy Fleetwood, who finished in a tie for third at the Masters earlier this season, will support three International Pathway Series events annually in the Middle East and Europe for top international juniors who want to attend college and earn their way into American Junior Golf Association tournaments. “It’s a great privilege […]

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LIV Golf Dallas

LIV Golf 2024 Team Championship Headed to Dallas

The 2024 LIV Golf team championship will be held from September 20–22 at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas, the first time the course has hosted a LIV event. The season finale will include competition featuring both match play and stroke play that will determine the 2024 LIV Golf Team Champions. Maridoe Golf Club, located […]

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LIV Golf Chicago

LIV Golf to Host 2024 Individual Championship in Chicago

Bolingbrook Golf Club in the Chicago region will be the host for LIV Golf’s 2024 individual championship from September 13–15 as the organization will end the year with six events in the United States. The event will see players compete for final positions in the individual standings and the title of 2024 LIV Golf League […]

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Kentucky Derby
The 150th Kentucky Derby celebrates the event's past, will marking the beginning of a new era at Churchill Downs. Photo courtesy of Louisville Tourism
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Between Kentucky Derby and PGA Championship, Louisville Preps for a Record-Setting May

Louisville throws one of the biggest parties in the sports world each May when the Kentucky Derby captures millions of eyeballs for the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.” However, this May will be even crazier for Louisville. Just 12 days after the Derby — which celebrates its 150th running on May 4 — the city […]

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The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island to Host 2031 PGA Championship

The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, will host the 2031 PGA Championship while the Ocean Course plus Turtle Point Golf Course will also host the 2029 Girls and Boys Junior PGA Championships. The 113th PGA Championship, scheduled for May 2031, marks the third time the Wanamaker Trophy will […]

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LIV Golf Club 54
Club 54 at the Las Vegas Country Club offered a perfect view to watch Dustin Johnson finish off a comeback victory at the LIV Golf event on February 10, 2024. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel
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LIV Golf Sees Success in Las Vegas, Eyes More U.S. Stops in Future

Since its inception in June 2021, LIV Golf has been a lightning rod of conversation in the golf and sports world. No organization has ever challenged the PGA Tour, nor had anybody come along with the resources that LIV boasts financially. So as the Saudi-backed alternative to “traditional” golf plows ahead into its third season, […]

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KemperSports

KemperSports Tabs Jim Boedecker as SVP of Golf Strategy and Growth

Jim Boedecker, a sports marketing and golf industry veteran with more than 20 years experience, will join KemperSports as senior vice president – golf strategy and growth. Boedecker will be responsible for leveraging KemperSports’ portfolio of golf and sports properties and assets to create new revenue streams for the company. He will also look to […]

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