Golf Inc.
Yearly Competitions

Golf Inc. recognizes the gold standard in golf renovations, development, operations and clubhouses through our various competitions.

How our competitions work

FREE TO ENTER

All Golf Inc. competitions are free to enter!

EXPERT JUDGES

Each competition is reviewed by respected industry judges, often including past winners.

WINNERS RECOGNIZED

First, second and third place, and honorable mentions are awarded when quality entries allow.

FEATURED IN GOLF INC.

Honorees are featured in Golf Inc. Magazine and invited to the Golf Inc. Summit.

Featured Competition

Clubhouse of the Year 2026

Entries Open: May 29, 2026
Deadline: July 3, 2026

Recognizes the best new golf course clubhouse or private clubhouse and the best clubhouse renovations from around the globe.

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Development of the Year 2027

Entries Open: TBD
Deadline: TBD

The yearly award recognizes the daily fee/resort courses and private clubs with the best new traditional and non-traditional golf courses (including short courses!) opened during the past year around the globe.

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Golden Fork 2027

Entries Open: September 1, 2026
Deadline: TBD

Recognizes the best new and renovated food & beverage facilities at private and public/resort clubs, as well as food & beverage programs. Judges will base scores off of a number of factors including improvements in revenue, traffic, guest satisfaction, aesthetics, service, menu and capital investments.

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Past Competition Winners

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Questions About Golf Competitions?

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