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2023 Junior Tour World Championship Tees Off in Kissimmee

The 2023 Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour World Championship will start Tuesday, July 18, at Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Florida with approximately 550 young athletes from 35 countries, competing across various age divisions for boys and girls. “We are thrilled to welcome the more than 500 athletes from 35 different countries to Kissimmee for […]

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Royal Birkdale

2026 Open Championship Awarded to Royal Birkdale

The 2026 British Open Championship will be played at Royal Birkdale, the R&A announced this week ahead of next week’s major championship. “Royal Birkdale is a world-class Championship venue and its outstanding links will once again provide the world’s best men’s professional golfers with a tough but fair test of their talents and capabilities as […]

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Black Rock PGA Tour

Black Desert Resort to Host First PGA Tour Event in Utah Since 1963

The PGA Tour has announced a new tournament, the Black Desert Championships, will be held during the FedExCup Fall segment of its schedule starting in 2024 in Greater Zion, Utah, the first time the PGA Tour has held an event in the state since 1963. The four-year agreement will see the tournament hosted at Black […]

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2020 PGA Family Cup
Kyle Tokishi makes his putt on the third hole during the 2020 PGA Family Cup at Augusta Ranch Golf Club on December 13, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Traci Edwards/PGA of America)

Inaugural PGA Family Golf Championship Heads to La Quinta

The inaugural PGA Family Golf Championship will be held December 9–10, 2023, at PGA West on the Pete Dye Mountain and Dunes Golf Courses in La Quinta, California. The PGA Family Golf Championship will include more than 100 teams. The teams will be split between amateur and professional divisions and vie for the national title […]

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RivieraSunday

2031 U.S. Open Headed to Riviera Country Club

The United States Golf Association has announced that Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, has been chosen to host the 131st U.S. Open Championship, which will take place from June 12–15, 2031. “Riviera Country Club is a truly spectacular course that holds a special place in the game’s history,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief […]

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US Open at LACC
There were dozens of temporary structures built around Los Angeles Country Club in the months leading up to the 123rd US Open. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

Cisco Powers U.S. Open in Variety of Ways

As thousands from around the world packed into the exclusive Los Angeles Country Club last week for the 123rd edition of the U.S. Open, many more tuned in to watch the coverage on various platforms. The media center was buzzing, complete with large screens and strong connectivity. The massive merchandise tents with dozens of cashiers […]

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Hilton Ryder Cup

Hilton Furthers Partnership with PGA of America and Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA of America have announced a new agreement with Hilton that will see the hospitality company become a worldwide partner of the 2023 Ryder Cup, elevating Hilton from its previous position as official hotel supplier. The 2023 Ryder Cup will take place at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in […]

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African American Golfers Hall of Fame

African American Golfers Hall of Fame Celebration Set in Palm Beaches

The 2023 African American Golfers Hall of Fame and African American Collegiate & Youth Golfers Hall of Fame Celebration is set to take place in The Palm Beaches, Florida, from May 25­–29. This event includes a golf tournament on the Links at Boynton Beach, educational roundtables at the Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center, youth […]

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Myrtle Beach Classic

Visit Myrtle Beach Welcomes New PGA Tour Stop

A new PGA Tour tournament, the Myrtle Beach Classic sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach, will debut in 2024 as part of a four-year agreement establishing the event was announced May 10 during a ceremony at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club. The Myrtle Beach Classic will be part of the PGA Tour’s 2024 FedExCup regular […]

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