Mason is the digital editor for Golf Inc. He has more than five years of experience as an editor for various magazines covering a wide range of topics, as well as experience as a photographer. He has a degree in English from Brigham Young University-Idaho, and resides in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
This competition will recognize golf facilities that demonstrated exceptional improvement in operations, business performance and golfer experience during the 2025-2026 calendar year. The program honors measurable year-over-year progress, NOT a specific renovation, clubhouse development, amenity or capital project.
The new clubhouse will expand the club’s dining and event capabilities, add an indoor teaching studio with four golf simulators and allow for year-round play and community use.
Noteefy announced that they have brought on Erica Espe as their new vice president of marketing & growth. It also announced Noteefy Studio, a new marketing services business launching today, which will be led by Espe.
Entries are now being accepted for Golf Inc.’s 2027 Golden Fork competition. The yearly award recognizes the best new and renovated food & beverage facilities and programs at golf clubs around the world.
The ideal golf clubhouse — as an idea — has a particularly tricky needle to thread: It needs to be enticing and alluring enough to draw people in but not overshadow the golf course itself.
Municipal golf courses face a unique set of challenges compared with daily-fee and private courses. In such situations, it can be beneficial to look outside the local government hiring process and turn to a third-party management company.
The semi-private club in Dahlonega, Georgia, marks the Texas-based company’s first acquisition outside its home state and its fourth overall. Troon has been selected to manage club operations, agronomy, retail, food and beverage, and sales and marketing for Legacy.
