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Sunriver Resort selected to host four USGA Championships
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The USGA announced today that Sunriver (Ore.) Resort will serve as the host site for four USGA championships, beginning with the 2027 and 2028 U.S. Adaptive Opens. The 2031 U.S. Mid-Amateur and 2036 U.S. Junior Amateur will also be conducted at the central Oregon facility.
“We are excited to return to Sunriver Resort and announce the next chapter for the U.S. Adaptive Open,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “As we head into the 4th iteration this summer, we’re excited to build on the legacy this event has developed in just three years. We’re also very grateful to Sunriver for hosting the U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Junior Amateur and know the players in each of the championships will thoroughly enjoy the golf courses and hospitality.”
The 2027 U.S. Adaptive Open at Sunriver will be the third USGA championship conducted at the property. The resort previously hosted the 2002 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links, won by Annie Thurman, and the 2007 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, won by Anna Shultz.
“We’re thrilled to have the USGA return to Sunriver Resort for multiple championships over the next 11 years,” said Josh Willis, VP of Operations at Sunriver Resort. “Set in a world-class setting, both the Meadows and Crosswater courses offer thrilling and challenging play that will make for dynamic championships. We look forward to welcoming these top competitors to our courses and resort.”
Regarded as a top scenic golf destination in America, Sunriver Resort features four golf courses – Meadows, Crosswater, Woodlands and Caldera Links. The Adaptive Open will be played on the Meadows Course, designed by John Fought, while the U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur will be conducted on the Crosswater Course, with Meadows serving as the stroke play co-host. Crosswater was designed by Bob Cupp and is also recognized as an Audubon International Certified Cooperative Sanctuary.
Sunriver Resort has hosted a variety of elite competitions, including the 2005 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship and the 2006 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship. The 63-hole facility also served as the site of the Oregon Open from 1982-1999 and hosted the AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions in 2004, 2011 and 2015. From 2007-10, Sunriver served as the host of what was then the JELD WEN Tradition Champions Tour event, where Fred Funk won twice, both in 2008 and 2010.
The Oregon resort has also featured several PGA of America member championships, including the 50th PGA Professional Championship in 2017. In 2024, the resort hosted the Senior PGA Professional Championship along with the men’s PGA Cup against The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland and women’s PGA Cup against The PGA of Australia, Canada, Great Britain & Ireland and South Africa.
Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md. will host the 2025 and 2026 U.S. Adaptive Open Championships. The first two editions in 2022 and 2023 were contested at Pinehurst No. 6 in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C., and in 2024 the championship was conducted at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kan.
Kipp Popert, 26, of England, and Bailey Bish, 24, of Tucson, Ariz., captured the men’s and women’s overall titles in the 3rd U.S. Adaptive Open. Popert, the defending champion who was born with cerebral palsy and competes in the coordination impairment category, posted a 54-hole total of 14-under-par 202. He became the first back-to-back champion in the nascent championship. Bish, who also competes in the coordination impairment category after being diagnosed with dystonia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, posted 8-over 224 to edge 2022 champion Kim Moore by four strokes.
The U.S. Adaptive Open is open to both male and female professional and amateur golfers with a Handicap Index of 36.4 or less and an eligible impairment confirmed by a WR4GD Pass. The championship is contested over 54 holes of stroke play. Multiple sets of tees are utilized, and carts are permitted for all players and caddies.
In 2024, Trevor Gutschewski, of Omaha, Neb., defeated U.S. National Junior Team member Tyler Watts, of Huntsville, Ala., 4 and 3, in the 36-hole final of the U.S. Junior Amateur at historic Oakland Hills Country Club (South Course), in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. The championship begins with a 264-player field that competes in two rounds of stroke play, resulting in the low 64 scorers advancing to match play. The Junior Amateur is open to any amateur golfer who has not reached their 19th birthday by completion of the championship and whose Handicap Index also does not exceed 2.4. The winner receives an exemption into the following year’s U.S. Open, along with the same year’s U.S. Amateur, the following year’s U.S. Amateur and exemption from qualifying from future U.S. Junior Amateur championships. The 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur will be contested at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas, from July 21-26.
Evan Beck, 34, of Virginia Beach, Va., claimed the 2024 U.S. Mid-Amateur championship with an impressive 9-and-8 victory over 36-year-old Bobby Massa, of Dallas, Texas, in the 36-hole final at Kinloch Golf Club, in Manakin-Sabot, Va., avenging his championship-match loss a year earlier to Stewart Hagestad at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. The U.S. Mid-Amateur also begins with a 264-player field with the low 64 advancing to match play, and the championship is open to any amateur golfer aged 25 and older and whose Handicap Index does not exceed 2.4. The winner of the U.S. Mid-Amateur receives an exemption into the following year’s U.S. Open, exemptions from qualifying for the next 10 U.S. Mid-Amateurs and two U.S. Amateurs and a likely invitation to the following year’s Masters Tournament. The 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur will be contested at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., from Sept. 13-18.
40 USGA championships have been conducted in the state of Oregon, most recently the 2023 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Waverley Country Club in Portland. The Beaver State is slated to host ten USGA championships over the next decade, along with the 2028 Walker Cup Match.
Upcoming USGA championships in Oregon
2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur, Aug. 4-10 (Bandon Dunes)
2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, Sept. 26-Oct. 1 (Portland Golf Club)
2027 U.S. Adaptive Open, July 5-7 (Sunriver Resort)
2028 U.S. Adaptive Open, July 3-5 (Sunriver Resort)
2031 U.S. Mid-Amateur, Sept. 6-11 (Sunriver Resort)
2032 U.S. Women’s Amateur, Aug. 2-8 (Bandon Dunes)
2032 U.S. Amateur, Aug. 9-15 (Bandon Dunes)
2034 U.S. Senior Amateur, Aug. 26-31 (Portland Golf Club)
2035 U.S. Girls’ Junior, July 16-21 (Bandon Dunes)
2036 U.S. Junior Amateur, July 21-26 (Sunriver Resort)
2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, The Chevron Championship Partner to Create Texas Major Passport
FRISCO, Texas, and THE WOODLANDS, Texas – The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and The Chevron Championship announced the two women’s major championships are partnering to create the Texas Major Passport ticket package, a unique opportunity for golf enthusiasts to purchase tickets to attend both The Chevron Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2025.
The Texas Major Passport celebrates an unprecedented three-month stretch of major championship golf in Texas, as the Lone Star State will host two major championships in the same year for the first time in history. Adding to the milestone, this year marks the debut of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in Texas.
“We are thrilled to partner with The Chevron Championship to introduce the Texas Major Passport, offering spectators a unique opportunity to experience two of the most prestigious events in women’s golf, all within the same year and state,” said 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Director Jason Mengel. “This collaboration provides ticket purchasers with the rare opportunity to witness the best women players in the world compete for a Major title twice over a three-month span.”
Priced at $286, the Texas Major Passport provides access to all four days of competition at both major championships. This is the only way to guarantee spectator attendance at both events.
“The launch of the Texas Major Passport underscores this year’s historic significance for women’s golf,” said Glenn Weckerlin, Executive Director of The Chevron Championship. “At The Chevron Championship, we look forward to welcoming some of the world’s top players to The Woodlands, and we are proud to partner with the PGA of America to offer fans the opportunity to be part of this exceptional stretch of golf in Texas.”
The Chevron Championship, the first of five annual women’s golf majors, will be played April 24-27, 2025, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. Since 1983, The Chevron Championship has been the first major event of the LPGA Tour calendar, with a grand history of setting the stage for an incredible competitive season. Some of the best players in the world have recently captured the Dinah Shore Trophy, including defending champion Nelly Korda, Jin Young Ko, Lydia Ko, Stacy Lewis and Lexi Thompson.
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the second-oldest women’s Major Championship, will be contested June 19-22, 2025, on Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco. The Championship showcases the best female players in the world, including 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Champion Amy Yang, competing on a world-class course for their place in golf history.
Only three players in history have won The Chevron Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in the same year – Pat Bradley (1986), Annika Sörenstam (2005) and Inbee Park (2013).
Pine Valley Golf Club to Host 2044 Walker Cup Match
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – This past weekend at the United States Golf Association’s Annual Meeting, the USGA announced the following championship updates:
- Pine Valley Golf Club will host the 2044 Walker Cup Match
- Stu Francis named USA Captain, 2025 Men’s World Amateur Team Championship
- Kendra Graham named USA Captain, 2025 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship
- Meghan Stasi named 2026 USA Curtis Cup Captain
The venerable Pine Valley Golf Club, in Pine Hill, N.J., will host its fourth USGA championship, having previously hosted the 1936 and 1985 Walker Cup Matches. The renowned venue will also host the 2034 Curtis Cup Match.
“We are committed to bringing our championships to the finest golf courses in the country,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “To have Pine Valley as the host site of this prestigious event will not only produce memorable competition but also reinforce the stature of amateur golf worldwide.”
Pine Valley, which began construction in 1913 and was completed in 1922, was designed by George Arthur Crump, who died in 1918. For his one and only design, Crump consulted experienced architects such as Harry Colt, A.W. Tillinghast, Donald Ross, Hugh Wilson, George C. Thomas Jr. and Walter Travis to conceptualize the course, which from the beginning has been widely considered some of the greatest golf course architecture in America.
Captained by Francis Ouimet, the USA Team won the 1936 Walker Cup Match at Pine Valley in dominant fashion, blanking their Great Britain & Ireland opponents, 9-0. The USA claimed the 1985 Match by a narrow 13-11 margin, with a team featuring playing captain Jay Sigel and future PGA Tour winners Davis Love III, Scott Verplank and Duffy Waldorf.
The 50th Match will be played later this year at the Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, Calif., on Sept. 6-7. The Match is a 10-man amateur team competition contested over two days with 18 singles matches and eight foursomes (alternate-shot) matches. The USA leads the overall series that began in 1922, 39-9-1, but it has been tremendously competitive over the last three decades, with the USA holding just an 11-7 advantage since 1989.
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Past USGA President Stu Francis and recently retired USGA Executive Committee member Kendra Graham will lead the men’s and women’s USA Teams, respectively, for the 2025 World Amateur Team Championships at Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore.
“Stu and Kendra are exceptional leaders, and we are honored to have them lead our teams in Singapore,” said Kevin Hammer, chair of the USGA’s Championship Committee. “The World Amateur Team Championships are a worldwide tribute to this great game, and I’m confident that Stu, Kendra and their players will proudly represent the USGA and our country.”
Francis, of Hillsborough, Calif., served as the 66th president of the USGA from 2020-2023. Prior to his presidency, he spent eight years on the USGA Executive Committee. An accomplished amateur golfer, Francis competed in three U.S. Amateur Championships, two NCAA championships and three Canadian National Amateur championships. While earning his B.A. at Princeton University, he was co-captain of the varsity golf team, selected first team All-Ivy League and was named to the Division I NCAA All-American golf team.
“It is a privilege to have the opportunity to represent your country, and I am thrilled to have been named captain of the 2025 USA Men’s World Amateur Team,” said Francis. “I look forward to an exciting championship with our team of three outstanding amateurs competing against the best from around the world.”
Graham, of Vero Beach, Fla., retired from the Executive Committee in 2024 after serving for six years. Previously, she was a member of the USGA staff, working in Rules and Competitions from 1987-2003. Graham grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Wake Forest University, where she was a member of and served as captain of the school’s golf team. She has competed in three USGA championships. Kendra follows in the footsteps of her late mother, Ann, who captained the victorious 1994 USA Women’s World Amateur Team in France and competed in 14 USGA championships, including five U.S. Women’s Opens.
“It is a tremendous honor to serve as captain for the USA Women’s Team, and I look forward to leading these young women in Singapore as we compete for the gold,” said Graham. “I’ve had the privilege of watching women’s amateur golf grow for many years, and with the strength of the game right now, captaining this team will certainly be a highlight of my career.”
The 2023 championships were played at Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Republic of Korea won the Espirito Santo Trophy for the fifth time, edging Chinese Taipei by four strokes. In the men’s championship, the USA Team claimed its 16th Eisenhower Trophy, finishing 11 strokes ahead of the silver-medal winning Australian and Norwegian sides.
PGA of America Partners with Global Media Firm Dentsu and Producer John Cohen on Animated Sports Movie Franchise
FRISCO, Texas —The PGA of America announced today a partnership with dentsu, one of the world’s leading advertising and marketing firms, and Producer John Cohen on an animated feature film franchise in which golf is a hero in a multisport story based in the fictional world of “SportsCity.” Dentsu Entertainment, the specialist entertainment division within dentsu, will play a key role in the development of the initial movie, as well as leading commercial strategy and brand engagement.
The highly engaging animated franchise will feature the PGA of America’s nationally acclaimed PGA Jr. League program for boys and girls, with the guidance and support of a PGA of America Golf Professional as the coach. Since its formation over a decade ago, PGA Jr. League has introduced more than 500,000 boys and girls to the game of golf.
PGA Jr. League brings families and friends together around fun, team golf experiences for kids ages 17 and under, with expert PGA of America coaching. In 2024, a record of more than 77,000 players participated. PGA Jr. League is also the flagship youth pillar program of the PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Association, with efforts focused on making the program accessible to every child everywhere, with nearly 5,000 scholarships awarded in 2024 to children who qualified for financial assistance or were from a military family. PGA of America proceeds from the franchise will be used to make sure every interested child has the opportunity to play.
“The PGA of America is excited to partner with dentsu and John Cohen in the development of this animated multisport film which highlights the great qualities inherent in the game of golf and the important role our more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals play every day in the sport,” said PGA of America Chief Commercial and Philanthropy Officer Jeff Price. “Our mission is to serve our Members and grow the game of golf, which this project delivers against in a truly meaningful way.”
John Cohen has signed on as Lead Producer of the film franchise. He brings an amazing ability to breathe life into animation that captures the imagination of both young and old alike. Cohen’s producing credits include blockbuster hits such as Despicable Me, The Angry Birds Movie and, most recently, The Garfield Movie, among others. Cohen is currently in production on The Angry Birds Movie: 3.
Dentsu Entertainment is a specialist global division of dentsu, an integrated growth partner to the world’s leading brands. Dentsu will play a vital role in the development, production, marketing and distribution of the film. Geneva Wasserman (Gnome Alone; Spiderhead; Charming; Trouble), Global EVP of Film/TV Development & Financing for dentsu entertainment will serve as a Producer on the film.
“Entertainment presents such a unique opportunity to create and shape culture, while driving important outcomes for clients – whether that is attracting new communities to the great game of golf, or designing co-branded experiences which lead to commercial impact,” said Geneva Wasserman, Global EVP of IP Development & Financing for dentsu entertainment, and Producer of the new franchise. “Partnering with John again makes total sense for a feature like this, as the PGA of America and others, come together to engage audiences through an exciting new story.”
Scott Dmitrenko, the creator of the original story and a Producer on the project, said, “One of the main goals of the film is to expose the game of golf to the next generation of players and fans in a manner that is engaging, inclusive and fun. The creative team have crafted a classic sports story that culminates with a drama-filled sports showdown. In true sports-film fashion, the story will pull at your heartstrings, inspire your soul and provide hilarious entertainment.”
The partnership and film was introduced at the 2025 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, during the Golf Leadership Summit organized by the PGA of America. The film is scheduled to enter production Q4 of 2025.
The Path to Oakmont Country Club Begins
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that online entry applications are now available for the 125th U.S. Open Championship, to be played from June 12-15 at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club.
Thousands of golfers are expected to qualify for the championship through a two-stage process, with a final field of 156 players advancing to Oakmont, where a U.S. Open champion will be crowned. Non-exempt players will compete in one of 110 local qualifiers (108 in the United States and one each in Canada and Mexico) between April 16 and May 19.
Nearly 1,000 players will then compete in 36-hole final qualifying, scheduled at 13 sites worldwide. Final qualifying is set to be contested in England and Japan (May 19) and Canada (June 2) as well as 10 U.S. sites, one on May 19 and nine on June 2, which also is known as Golf’s Longest Day.
There are 25 categories for exemption into the U.S. Open, including the following: The top player who is not otherwise exempt and in the top 3 of the 2025 LIV Golf Individual Standings as of May 19, the 2025 NCAA Division I men’s individual champion (must be an amateur) and the top 5 players in the 2025 FedEx Cup standings as of May 19, who are not otherwise exempt. Players can also gain access by being among the top 60 points leaders (and ties) in the Official World Golf Ranking as of May 19 and those who move into a second OWGR top 60 on June 9. The top player in the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai as of May 19 who is not otherwise exempt also will gain entry into the field.
Entry applications, along with a list of qualifying sites, can be accessed at champ-admin.usga.org, and entries will be accepted through Wednesday, April 9, at 5 p.m. EDT. To be eligible for 2025 U.S. Open qualifying, a player must have a Handicap Index® not exceeding 0.4, or be a professional.
Allied Golf Associations (AGAs) in the United States, as well as the DP World Tour, Japan Golf Association, Golf Canada and Mexican Golf Federation, are working with the USGA to provide thousands of entrants from all backgrounds with the opportunity to compete for a spot in the year’s third major championship. This collaboration with AGAs allows for an open qualifying process in all five USGA Open Championships. Since 2004, an average of 78.3 players (virtually half) in the U.S. Open field has advanced through one or both stages of qualifying.
Entry applications for four other USGA Open Championships are also now available. The 80th U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by Ally will be played May 29-June 1 at Erin Hills, in Erin, Wis. The 45th U.S. Senior Open Championship will be contested June 26-29 at The Broadmoor’s East Course, in Colorado Springs, Colo., and the 7th U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship will be held Aug. 21-24, at San Diego Country Club, in Chula Vista, Calif. The 4th U.S. Adaptive Open will be held from July 7-9 at Woodmont Country Club’s South Course, in Rockville, Md.
The U.S. Open was previously contested at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club in 1927, 1935, 1953, 1962, 1973, 1983, 1994, 2007 and 2016. World Golf Hall of Famers Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els, Tommy Armour, Larry Nelson and Johnny Miller are among the champions. As an anchor site, Oakmont will also host the U.S. Open in 2033, 2042 and 2049.
Charles River Country Club to host 2031 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur
The Massachusetts club will host its second USGA championship
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – Charles River Country Club, in Newton Centre, Mass., has been selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the host site of the 2031 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur. The 69th edition of the championship is scheduled for Sept. 6-11, 2031, and will be the second USGA championship held at the club.
“We are thrilled to bring the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur to Charles River in 2031,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. “With its timeless Donald Ross design and classic New England setting, this golf course will serve as the perfect stage for what promises to be a challenging test and an unforgettable championship.”
Located 10 miles west of downtown Boston on the east bank of the Charles River, the club’s 18-hole golf course was designed by Donald Ross and opened for play in 1921. In the mid-1990s, Ron Pritchard led a restoration of the course to its original characteristics, removing a significant number of trees, reconstructing bunkers and returning the greens to their original sizes. Recently, the club concluded an extensive renovation of its bunkers and surrounds under the supervision of Eric Iverson.
“Our membership is proud to be selected as the host site for the 2031 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur,” said Club President Jim Connor. “We have long been committed to promoting amateur golf and look forward to hosting some of the world’s best senior golfers as they compete for a USGA title.”
Charles River hosted its first USGA championship in 2003, the Men’s State Team Championship, won by a Tennessee team that included nine-time PGA Tour winner Brandt Snedeker, 1999 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion Danny Green and two-time U.S. Mid-Am champion Tim Jackson. The club also served as the stroke-play co-host of the 1982 and 2013 U.S. Amateurs, where Jay Sigel and Matt Fitzpatrick went on to claim their respective titles at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. Additionally, Charles River has hosted the Massachusetts Open five times and the Massachusetts Amateur six times.
Among some of Charles River Country Club’s early bond-holding members were 1913 U.S. Open champion Francis Ouimet and his caddie Eddie Lowery. Ouimet was the club’s first honorary member and remained a member until his death in 1967, while Lowery, an accomplished amateur in his own right, was a two-time club champion (1933 and 1936) and won the 1927 Massachusetts Amateur held at Charles River. Marion Maney-McInerney, the 1992 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur champion, was also a member at the club. In addition to her USGA title, Maney-McInerney won the 1987 Massachusetts Women’s Amateur and the 1992 Mass Women’s Open.
The 2031 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur will be the 64th USGA championship contested in Massachusetts, which most recently hosted the 2024 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, won by Hana Ryšková, at Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton.
First played in 1962, the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur is open to any female amateur golfer who has reached age 50 on or before the start of the championship and whose Handicap Index® does not exceed 14.4. The field of 132 players will compete in two rounds of stroke play, resulting in the low 64 scorers advancing to match play. Five 18-hole rounds of match play determine the finalists, who square off in an 18-hole championship match.
Last year, Nadene Gole became the first Australian to win the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, defeating 2023 champion Shelly Stouffer, of Canada, 3 and 2, in the final match at Broadmoor Golf Club, in Seattle, Wash. The 2025 championship will be played Sept. 13-18 at The Omni Homestead’s Cascades Course, in Hot Springs, Va.
Sugarlands Named Official Moonshine of 2025 Ryder Cup, Launches New Co-Branded Cherry Limeade Product
Expanded Partnership with PGA of America includes return of Lemonade Flavor for PGA Championship
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Sugarlands Distilling Company, renowned for its award-winning line of craft spirits, today announced its designation as Official Moonshine of the 2025 Ryder Cup, one of the most iconic sporting events in the world of golf. Sugarlands will release a limited-edition Ryder Cup-branded Cherry Limeade Moonshine to celebrate the partnership, now available at retailers nationwide.
Each limited-edition jar of Sugarlands Ryder Cup Cherry Limeade Moonshine celebrates the spirit of golf’s premier competition between the United States and Europe. The 40-proof (20% alcohol/volume) moonshine combines ripe cherries’ sweet and tart flavors with a zesty burst of fresh limes. The jar features the Ryder Cup logo displayed over an image of Bethpage Black, the legendary course that will host this year’s event.
“The Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world, and becoming the official moonshine of this storied tournament is an important milestone for Sugarlands,” said Patrick Sullivan, Sugarlands chief commercial officer. “Creating co-branded Ryder Cup and PGA Championship products allows us to celebrate the passion and camaraderie that make golf so special, and we’re thrilled to share them with fans at both events and nationwide.”
In addition to the Ryder Cup, Sugarlands is proud to become the Official Moonshine of both the PGA of America and the PGA Championship. Sugarlands will continue to produce its PGA Championship-branded Lemonade Moonshine, which it has produced since 2022.
“We are incredibly excited to expand our partnership with Sugarlands to include golf’s greatest team event in 2025,” said PGA of America Senior Director, Global Partnerships Luke Reissman. “The Ryder Cup Cherry Limeade Moonshine is sure to be a favorite among golf enthusiasts across the country, and we look forward to spectators enjoying Sugarlands’ exceptional spirits at Quail Hollow and Bethpage Black.”
The 107th PGA Championship occurs May 12-18 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, while Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, will host the 2025 Ryder Cup September 23-28. Sugarlands cocktails will be served on course throughout both events.
Both PGA Championship Lemonade Moonshine and Ryder Cup Cherry Limeade Moonshine are available at Sugarlands Gatlinburg Distillery, at retailers nationwide and online at Sugarlands.com. To find a Sugarlands retailer near you, visit FindMoonshine.com.
The PGA of America Extends its Partnership with Women’s Golf Day
Women’s Golf Day enters its 10th anniversary year
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida and FRISCO, Texas – Women’s Golf Day (WGD) and the PGA of America have renewed their partnership agreement for a fourth consecutive year. WGD will be celebrated May 27 through June 3. Under the agreement, PGA of America Golf Professionals can participate in professional development opportunities while supporting WGD.
“Women’s Golf Day has established a fantastic platform for our PGA of America Golf Professionals to support and engage the women they coach, while also attracting even more women into the game we love,” said PGA of America Chief People Officer Sandy Cross. “We are very proud to continue our partnership, particularly in this 10th anniversary year. There are very few global movements that continue to inspire in the way Women’s Golf Day does. We hear so many incredible stories from our PGA of America Golf Professionals about the events they run and we look forward to seeing its continued growth through 2025.”
PGA of America Golf Professionals will earn Professional Development Requirement (PDR) credits for hosting a WGD event between May 27 and June 4. WGD will continue to promote PGA of America initiatives including PGA Coach, various PGA of America events as well as PGA of America JobMatch and PGA VendorMatch opportunities.
WGD will utilize the 2025 PGA Show January 21-24 in Orlando, Florida, to educate PGA of America Professionals on best practices in using their platform to enhance and activate their course, as well as announcing the 2025 Inspire Action Award winners. These annual awards celebrate the locations and people who are moving the needle and taking action to grow the game of golf, especially for women.
“We are very proud to work with the PGA of America,” said Founder of Women’s Golf Day Elisa Gaudet. “Women’s sport in general is enjoying a surge in interest and participation, so it is wonderful to see more and more PGA of America Golf Professionals using WGD as a platform to attract and retain female golfers. In golf WE are a community that works best when we work together.”
To find out more about Women’s Golf Day and what benefits an event registration entitles you to, simply visit: www.womensgolfday.com/register
Women’s Golf Day Official Partners
The PGA of America, The R&A, USGA, Japan Golf Association, GloveIt, Golf Town.
Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by: All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, International Golf Federation, LET, Make Golf Your Thing, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA TOUR, , Prestige Flag, Sky Sports, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more.
The PGA of America Launches Golf Travel Partnership with Premier Golf
FRISCO, Texas and ORLANDO, Florida – The PGA of America and Premier Golf—a division of the world’s largest golf travel group, Your Golf Travel—announced today a partnership naming the Atlanta-based golf-vacation company the “Official Golf Vacation Partner of the PGA of America.”
The agreement aims to accelerate the specialist luxury tour operator’s expansion in North America in a golf travel tourism market worth $40 billion annually while underlining the PGA of America’s commitment to serve the more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals.
The PGA of America will contribute its brand and marketing assets to raise the profile and visibility of Premier Golf. Additionally, the partnership will allow PGA of America Golf Professionals to offer enhanced travel incentives while increasing interest and participation in the game.
“PGA of America Golf Professionals often serve their members and students through organized golf trips, enjoying the incredible golf destinations we all love as avid golfers,” said PGA of America President Don Rea Jr., PGA Master Professional and Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “We look forward to expanding our relationship with Premier Golf as they have participated in our Golf Retirement Plus Program for over 20 years. We appreciate their willingness to join our efforts to serve the more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals.”
Premier Golf will engage with PGA of America Golf Professionals at the 72nd PGA Show on Wednesday, January 22nd at 5 p.m. EST, during a PGA of America Member Reception located in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, Premier Golf will be located in the Golf Travel and Tourism area of the Show Floor at Booth #3972
Premier Golf Managing Director Ann Mabry said: “Premier Golf was founded back in 1988, and we have had a long-standing history with the PGA of America, originally formed as ‘PGA Travel’ and working on many Ryder Cups together since 1991. This new partnership builds on the legacy between our respective organizations, and we are fully committed to serving the needs of all PGA of America Golf Professionals across the country as well as the wider 45 million golfers in the United States.”
President of Premier Golf, Ross Marshall said, “This is brilliant news for PGA of America Golf Professionals, industry stakeholders and golfers across America. This exciting collaboration will ensure we better serve the wider golfing community, whilst delivering elevated travel inspiration and unforgettable golfing experiences. Additional incentives for PGA of America Golf Professionals and bespoke account management will help us scale our professional and member travel business across America.”
PGA TOUR Superstore Invests in HBCU w/ New Grants
Company’s Charitable Gifts Near $4 Million Annually for Nonprofits Nationwide
ATLANTA, GA – PGA TOUR Superstore, the leading golf retailer in the United States, today announced the awarding of grants to several respected organizations dedicated to advancing the game of golf and promoting opportunities within the sport. The beneficiaries include, PGA of America REACH Foundation, the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), Morehouse College and the Black College Golf Coaches Association.
“We are committed to ensuring golf is a game for everyone and take pride in supporting these incredible organizations,” said Jill Spiegel, president, PGA TOUR Superstore. “We are passionate about creating opportunities for those who may not have access to resources to play as well as improve their golf game.”
The grants will provide funding for impactful programs, including:
- PGA of America Reach Foundation for Jr. League Support: scholarship programs for youth ensuring they have access to the game and its opportunities.
- AJGA Foundation for Liberty National ACE Grant: scholarship programs to focus on helping junior golfers with financial needs to pursue competing in high-level tournaments and developing the next generation of golfing talent.
- Morehouse College Golf Team: one of the country’s leading HBCUs, the grant will provide hitting bay, putting green and access to some Atlanta-area golf courses.
- Black College Golf Coaches Association: grant to fund increased access and engagements at HBCUs, promote opportunities for student-athletes and improve financial reporting.
These grants are part of the PGA TOUR Superstore’s broader mission to drive change across the golf industry through strategic partnerships and charitable investments and are in addition to the Company’s annual support of the First Tee and its Community Caddies program.
“By its very nature, golf is a game that brings people together and we are thrilled to bring these programs to life,” said Ralph Stokes, vice president, Diversity, Partnerships and Community Relations, PGA TOUR Superstore. “These grants underscore PGA TOUR Superstore’s commitment to making golf accessible for players of all backgrounds and skill levels.”
About PGA TOUR Superstore
PGA TOUR Superstore is operated by Golf & Tennis Pro Shop Inc., a subsidiary of AMB Sports + Entertainment and is headquartered in metro Atlanta. As the PGA TOUR’s exclusive off-course/off-airport retail partner in North America, PGA TOUR Superstore provides customers with access to the same technology and expertise as card-carrying PGA TOUR pros. All stores are staffed with teaching professionals and have multiple state-of-the-art swing simulators, practice hitting bays, and large putting greens. There is also an in-house club making and repair facility. Along with equipment and accessories, PGA TOUR Superstore has an unmatched selection of men’s, women’s and juniors’ apparel and footwear for golf and tennis. For more information, visit www.pgatoursuperstore.com.
