Development News

Clubhouse of the Year 2026: Call for entries
Entries are now being accepted for Golf Inc.’s 30th annual Clubhouse of the Year competition.

Details to redevelop former Donnafugata Golf Resort in Sicily
Details, the largest golf course operator in Portugal, has taken over the management of its first property outside of Portugal, the resort formerly known as Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa in Italy.

Faces of Golf Architecture: Lobb + Partners
Lobb + Partners, founded by Australian Tim Lobb, has grown into a truly global golf architecture firm through thoughtful international expansion.

Faces of Golf Technology: Scott Grego
With more than 30 years of experience in the turf industry, Scott Grego has built his career on a deep understanding of turf performance, maintenance, and sustainability.

Bear Lakes Country Club begins construction on new Davis Love III links course
Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, has broken ground on a new links course designed by Davis Love III and Love Golf Design. The course is currently planned to be completed in November 2026.

The architecture of profit: Golf course designers share what makes courses fun, profitable and long-lasting
Top golf course designers and architects share the lessons they’ve learned about creating courses that deliver playability, efficiency and long-term value.

Innovation is changing golf as a business
New formats, smarter operations and experience-driven amenities are reshaping how golf facilities attract players and drive revenue.

2026 Golf Inc. Development of the Year: Call for Entries
Entries are now being accepted for Golf Inc.’s annual Development of the Year competition. Development of the Year recognizes the daily fee/resort courses and private





Bear Lakes Country Club begins construction on new Davis Love III links course



