Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, to Unveil New and Enhanced Golf Amenities This December

More than $4 million investment introduces Hawai‘i Island’s first Toptracer-powered driving range, a new 18-hole putting course and a refreshed retail space

(Kohala Coast, Hawai‘i) – Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection will unveil a new era of island golf this December, reinforcing its position as a leading luxury golf destination through a distinctive blend of advanced technology, expert instruction, social play and island hospitality for golfers of every level. The more than $4 million investment includes The Bays, Hawaiʻi Island’s first Toptracer-powered driving range; The Wave, a new 18-hole putting course; a refreshed retail experience; and The Academy, a dedicated instruction program offering personalized lessons and clinics led by nationally recognized golf professionals.

Designed for serious practice and social play, The Bays will reimagine the resort’s driving range with solar-powered Toptracer technology, 16 covered hitting areas, comfortable group seating, music and food and beverage service. The lively setting will welcome golfers and non-golfers alike while also serving as a versatile venue for group outings, meetings, receptions and custom activations. The Academy will deliver personalized instruction directly within The Bays, pairing expert coaching with immediate Toptracer feedback to help golfers refine their game. Together, The Bays and The Academy will combine advanced technology, professional instruction and elevated hospitality to create a first-of-its-kind golf and gathering experience on Hawaiʻi Island.

Spanning more than 50,000 square feet, The Wave will offer a new 18-hole putting course designed to bring together skill, strategy and playful competition. Its rolling contours, inspired by the movement of the Pacific, create an engaging and approachable experience for guests while providing a dynamic setting for concerts, receptions and private events. The refreshed clubhouse and retail space will complement the resort’s contemporary island style with modern comforts and an elevated shopping experience. A redesigned entryway will create a welcoming sense of arrival for resort guests, visiting golfers and kamaʻāina.

“Golf has long been part of the Mauna Lani experience, and these enhancements create even more ways for guests to enjoy their time here,” said Pete Alles, General Manager of Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection. “With The Bays and The Wave, guests can take a lesson, enjoy a friendly competition or simply spend time together. Alongside our ocean, dining and cultural experiences, they offer another reason to visit and a new way to shape a stay at Mauna Lani.”

Set amid ancient lava fields, kiawe forests and the dramatic Kohala Coast, Mauna Lani’s golf experience continues to evolve with these new experiences complementing the award-winning North and South Courses and the family-friendly, nine-hole Wikiwiki Course.

For more information about Mauna Lani Golf and its forthcoming experiences, visit Mauna Lani Golf.

Circling Raven Caps 2026 Season on High Note

With acclaimed 18-hole course closed for year, Indoor Golf Suites beckon

(Worley, Idaho) – Among several 2026 season objectives, Circling Raven Director of Golf Don Rasmussen included increasing the number of women playing the award-winning golf course, mirroring the national trend of female golfers being one of the fastest-growing segments.

Having recently shuttered the course for winter and with the final numbers tallied, Rasmussen reports that the strategic plan was successful. More women played Circling Raven in 2026, their clinic participation increased, and women’s merchandise sales grew. These achievements helped Circling Raven increase total revenue by 5% year over year.

“It’s gratifying to have Circling Raven continue thriving in part by tapping into industry trends,” said Rasmussen. “It’s important to make research-based business decisions to succeed and grow the game simultaneously. We can’t wait for the 2027 season to build on our momentum and guest satisfaction.”

While the 18-hole course is closed, the Circling Raven Indoor Golf Suites will open on Nov. 4 –  1-9 pm Wednesday-Saturday, 12-7 pm on Sunday – providing guests with a state-of-the-art indoor golf and entertainment destination. Golfers and non-golfers alike can immerse themselves in a multi-faceted virtual experience of fun, skill-building, and relaxation.

With access to over 80 iconic courses like The Old Course at St. Andrews and Pebble Beach, the simulators bring every slope, tree, and green realistically to life with breathtaking detail. Non-golfers can enjoy virtual putt-putt or other virtual games, including darts, soccer shootouts, home run derbies, and virtual football. Play is enhanced on the 15-foot widescreens or the dazzling 31-foot curved screen – perfect for groups of up to eight people.

Between games, guests can relax in style with plush lounge seating, HDTVs and music, while savoring food and drinks delivered from select casino eateries. Guests aged 18 and older can enjoy video gaming machines, explore putting greens, and shop the latest Circling Raven Golf Club merchandise.

For more information, visit cdacasino.com.

Elevating Every Grip: Srixon Launches Refreshed Glove Collection

(HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.) – Refined through feedback that informs every shot, SRIXON announces the launch of its all-new glove collection, designed to give golfers the comfortable fit, confident grip and feel they need to swing freely and stay in control. Featuring premium materials, updated designs and the new S logo branding, the collection brings together the performance golfers want with the comfort they need throughout the round.

Trusted by Srixon’s tour staff worldwide, the redesigned Cabretta Tour Glove is built for golfers who value feel and feedback. Made with premium cabretta leather, it offers a soft, natural fit that helps golfers stay connected to the club and feel the difference when they strike a shot pure. Srixon’s proprietary silicone-infused tanning process helps preserve the leather’s soft feel while added water resistance helps maintain that feel as conditions change. Strategically placed perforations and an optimized glove thickness round out a design built for comfort and control. The Cabretta Tour Glove is available for men and women, in left and right-hand options, and now comes in a new six-pack option alongside individual gloves.

For golfers looking for dependable performance in changing conditions, the new All Weather+ Glove combines premium UltiSoft synthetic material with cabretta leather reinforcement in the palm and thumb to help maintain a confident grip when weather becomes a factor. The result is a soft, leather-like feel with consistent grip, enhanced breathability and added durability in high-wear areas. The new All Weather+ Glove is also available for men and women, in left and right-hand options, and can be purchased individually or in a two-pack. Srixon is also introducing junior-sized All Weather+ Gloves, bringing reliable grip and comfort to the next generation of golfers.

With two distinct options, the all-new Srixon glove collection gives golfers the enhanced feel and control to play with confidence from the first swing to the last.

To shop the new collection, visit us.dunlopsports.com/srixon.

Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club Transitions to Fully Private Status

Move comes just five-and-a-half-years after opening, reflects continued popularity of golf and quality of the active lifestyle amenities offered in West Valley community

(SURPRISE, Ariz.) – Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club in Surprise, Arizona, has transitioned to a fully private club, effective November 1. This move underscores the club’s commitment to providing an exclusive, member-focused experience.

Sterling Grove’s 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course, which opened on February 11, 2021, initially operated as a semi-private facility, accommodating daily-fee and unaccompanied non-member play. As the 780-acre community developed and memberships increased, the club now boasts over 300 members and more than 1,100 completed residences. The average member age is 50, reflecting a vibrant, active community.

Members enjoy a comprehensive suite of amenities, including an expansive golf practice facility, an 18-hole putting course, three resort-style pools, nine pickleball courts, five tennis courts, and bocce courts. The award-winning clubhouse features the Flora Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness and movement studio, the full-service restaurant Copper + Rye, and The Market, offering grab-and-go food items.

“Transitioning to a fully private club allows us to enhance the member experience by focusing on personalized service and exclusive events,” said Al Larose, General Manager of Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club.

“Watching Sterling Grove grow from a vision and mounds of dirt into the thriving club and community it is today has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career,” said Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club Membership Director Hanna Atkins. “As we celebrate the transition to a fully private club just five years after opening, we’re incredibly grateful for the trust and support of our members and excited to continue building on our vision of the modern country club for generations to come.”

Limited membership opportunities remain available for both residents and non-residents. The club continues to host a select number of outside tournaments, maintaining its reputation as a premier destination for golf enthusiasts.

Set against the backdrop of the White Tank Mountains, Sterling Grove is a luxury lifestyle community developed by Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. Managed by Troon, the club serves as the centerpiece of this staff-gated, luxury resort community, which includes both all-ages and 55+ active adult neighborhoods. The community offers trails, parks, community gardens, pet-friendly parks, and numerous innovative amenities. Toll Brothers currently offers nine new home collections in Sterling Grove, with prices starting from the mid-$400,000s.

For more information about membership opportunities or to schedule a tour, contact Hanna Atkins, Membership Director, at 623-300-9809 or hanna.atkins@troon.com. For more information on Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club, visit www.sterlinggroveclub.com or call 623-213-7000.

“Let There Be Grass” — How PTI Golf Transformed Kokopelli’s 10-Year Dirt Field

Successful 2-month infrastructure overhaul solves a ten-year drainage challenge in Arizona’s East Valley and leads to an expanded partnership for upcoming facility improvements.

(CHANDLER, Ariz.) – PTI Golf, a leading single-source golf course construction and management company in the Southwest, has completed a comprehensive driving range renovation at Kokopelli Golf Club, overcoming a decade-long struggle with soil drainage and grass establishment. The project’s overwhelming success has expanded PTI Golf’s relationship with Kokopelli and management partner Arcis Golf for additional course enhancements across the property.

For nearly 10 years, growing and maintaining grass on the driving range at Kokopelli had felt virtually impossible. The range surface—a challenging mixture of dirt and heavy red clay—suffered from an outdated drainage footprint and an unreliable legacy irrigation system. Every significant storm left standing water trapped on the floor, rendering the practice area unusable and forcing an average of 40 days of facility closures per year. When severe storm runoff during the 2025 Arizona monsoon season overwhelmed the property’s legacy infrastructure once again, leadership engaged PTI Golf to find a permanent solution once and for all.

“If you would have told me this would be the end result, I wouldn’t have believed you,” said Armando Najera of Kokopelli Golf Club. “Historically, due to the driving range being dirt and clay, we didn’t have great drainage and lost over 40 days a year on the range alone. Working with the team at PTI to produce this end result was fantastic.”

Over a focused two-month timeline, PTI Golf executed a complete infrastructure rebuild to engineer a permanent turf solution:

- Underground Drainage Network: Replaced failing infrastructure with dedicated drain piping, hurricane drains, catch basins, and high-capacity pumps to route heavy desert stormwater off the playing surface in minutes.

- Complete Irrigation Overhaul: Demolished the legacy setup and installed over 90 new sprinkler heads in a proven triangular configuration, complete with new laterals, swing joints, and control wiring.

- Precision Surface Prep: Conducted extensive earthmoving, shaping, and laser leveling to guarantee proper water slope and establish an optimal seedbed.

The resulting lush, green practice floor now provides Kokopelli’s players and the East Valley community with a 365-day practice experience. Additionally, establishing a reliable, level range floor paved the way for the installation of modern TopTracer range technology on the property.

Following the successful transformation of the practice facility, Kokopelli and Arcis Golf have extended their collaboration with PTI Golf for additional site and infrastructure projects.

“Our philosophy in the dirt is simple: we don’t just build for day one—we build for long-term turf health and operational reliability,” said Mickey Brown, CEO of PTI Golf. “When a client has dealt with a 10-year headache, coming in alongside Arcis Golf and Kokopelli to fix the root cause and earn their trust for future work is the most rewarding outcome our crew could ask for.”

For more information call (702) 315-5121, or visit www.ptigolf.com.

Shot Scope Launches Holiday Season Sale on Golf GPS and Rangefinder Technology

The seasonal sale features savings on a wide variety of products designed to help golfers play with greater confidence.

(EDINBURGH, Scotland) – Shot Scope, the industry leader in golf performance tracking and data analytics, has launched its 2026 Holiday Season sale, giving golfers an opportunity to upgrade their on-course technology ahead of the gift-giving season. The sale features special pricing on popular products, including the PRO ZR and PRO L2 laser rangefinders and the H50 GPS handheld, bringing innovative golf technology to players of all skill levels.

From precision laser distances to detailed GPS course maps, Shot Scope’s lineup helps golfers make smarter decisions, navigate the course with confidence, and get more out of every round. With a range of features and price points, the Holiday sale also offers golfers an exciting opportunity to find a practical gift for the player on their shopping list.

The PRO ZR Rangefinder combines premium construction, advanced optics, and fast, accurate distance readings for golfers who demand dependable performance in a variety of conditions. Featuring Red/Black dual optics, Rapid-fire detection, and Target-lock vibration, the PRO ZR delivers precision within a yard, while its durable DuraShield HardShell construction is built to withstand the demands of the course. During the Holiday sale, the PRO ZR is available for $199.99, a savings of $100.

For golfers who prefer handheld GPS technology, the H50 GPS Handheld provides detailed hole maps, hazard information, layup points, and dynamic distances to the front, middle, and back of greens. Preloaded with more than 42,000 courses worldwide and requiring no subscription fees, the H50 offers an intuitive way to plan every shot and navigate the course with confidence. The H50 GPS Handheld is available for $169.99 with a saving of $30 off the $199.99 MSRP.

The PRO L2 Rangefinder features a compact design and a strong combination of performance and value. Adaptive slope technology accounts for elevation changes and can be disabled for tournament play, while Rapid-fire detection, Target-lock vibration, and a built-in cart magnet make it a versatile companion on the course. The PRO L2 is available for $129.99, a savings of $20.

All of Shot Scope’s 2026 Holiday Season sales are available online, giving golfers a chance to discover technology designed to make every round more informed, enjoyable, and rewarding. The sale runs from November 1 through December 31, giving you plenty of time to pick up that special golf gift this season.

Not to be forgotten is the Shot Scope LM1 Launch Monitor, one of golf’s 2026 standout gifts, delivering impressive performance and exceptional value in a compact, easy-to-use design at an already affordable price of $199. With essential swing and distance metrics to help golfers practice smarter and play better, the LM1 is a must-have gift for any golfer looking to elevate their game.

Visit shotscope.com.

Club Champion Named a Preferred Partner of Troon

Members and guests of Troon-managed facilities gain an elevated club fitting experience at 150+ North American Club Champion fitting studios, and on-site at their home course through Club Champion's Mobile Fitting Studio

(Scottsdale, Ariz. and Willowbrook, Ill.) – Troon Partners Network, a division of Troon, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, today announced Club Champion, a national leader in custom golf club fitting and building, as the company’s newest Preferred Partner.

Through the partnership, members of Troon-managed private clubs and guests of Troon-affiliated daily-fee and resort facilities will be eligible to receive an elevated club fitting experience at any one of Club Champion's 150+ fitting studios across North America. 

This fall, Club Champion's Mobile Fitting Studio will begin scheduling visits to Troon-affiliated properties so members and guests can experience custom club fittings at their home course. Each mobile studio carries the same launch-monitor technology, expert fitters and deep inventory of heads and shafts found in Club Champion's brick-and-mortar locations. Golfers can schedule a fitting for a single club or a full bag, test combinations from leading manufacturers side by side, and see the data behind every recommendation.

In addition, select Troon-affiliated golf facilities will incorporate a Club Champion fitting studio on property to regularly serve golfers. Together, the Mobile Fitting Studio tour and local property-based fitting studios will enable more golfers to receive world-class fittings. 

“Troon-managed properties are home to some of the most passionate golfers in the game, and those players deserve equipment built for their swing,” said Nick Sherburne, Founder of Club Champion. “Whether they visit one of our studios or step onto the range at their home course to find our Mobile Fitting Studio, golfers playing at Troon-affiliated clubs will receive the full Club Champion experience.” 

For Troon, the partnership adds a new amenity across a portfolio that spans private clubs, resorts, daily-fee and municipal courses in more than 45 states and 40 countries. Members and guests can book a fitting and pair it with a round, a lesson, a meal or a stay. 

“Our goal is to provide members and guests with an exceptional experience every time they visit a Troon-managed property,” said Ryan Pensy, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Troon Partners Network. “Partnering with Club Champion adds a premium, data-driven service golfers can't get just anywhere, while helping golfers get more enjoyment out of every round.” 

Club Champion is the latest company to join the Troon Partners Network. From golf, sports and leisure brands to the airline, automotive, food and beverage, and financial services sectors, Troon partners can secure exclusive status that provides direct marketing to millions of golfers every day. Today, through Troon Partners Network, companies/brands enjoy a range of partnership levels, from preferred to official status, and receive custom programming designed to fit the marketing needs of each respective product or service being offered.

For more information on marketing programs available through Troon Partners Network, contact Sabrina Hale at sabrina.hale@troon.com.

Why A Fitting Matters 

Most golfers play clubs built for an average swing rather than their own. Shaft weight, flex, length, lie angle and loft all change how the ball launches, spins and lands, and a mismatch in any one of them costs distance and accuracy. A fitting measures a golfer's swing and matches each club to it, so better shots come from better equipment rather than from swing changes alone. 

What Sets Club Champion Apart:
- Brand-agnostic recommendations. Fitters test heads and shafts from top manufacturers and recommend what performs best, not what a single brand sells.
- Data on every swing. Launch-monitor readings on ball speed, launch, spin and dispersion back each choice.
- Built to spec. Master builders assemble every club to the golfer's exact measurements.
- Perfect Fit Guarantee. If Club Champion-built clubs don't deliver the results seen in the fitting bay, golfers can return within 90 days of pickup and Club Champion will make it right.
- Recognized expertise. Golf Digest calls Club Champion a “national club fitting leader” and has named it to its list of America's 100 Best Clubfitters for 12 years running. 

For more information about Club Champion, visit clubchampion.com.