The golf industry has long been shaped by bold women, even when their names weren’t always recognized. Now in its fourth year, the Hilda Allen Award honors women who lead with vision, grit and generosity, just as Allen did.

A golf course renovation can create excitement, revive a tired property and strengthen its competitive position. It can also consume capital without fixing the problem that prompted the work. In today’s high-cost environment, the difference often comes down to what ownership does before approving a design, setting a schedule or asking for bids.

Golf can intimidate beginners with unfamiliar rules, etiquette and pace-of-play expectations. A simulator removes much of that pressure and requires less time.

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.

Are the latest technology buzzwords the future of course management or simply another wave of technology searching for a problem to solve? The reality is somewhere in between.

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.

Building a smarter golf course is not necessarily about spending more money. It is about knowing where to spend it, planning earlier and making decisions based on how the property will perform years after construction crews leave.

From boutique investors to billion-dollar portfolios, successful golf course acquisitions increasingly depend on strategy, relationships and disciplined execution.

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.