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- 113 data-backed strategies to break 80 in golf●13 data-backed strategies to break 80, according to the numbers
Golf Digest has published a rundown of 13 data-backed strategies for golfers trying to break 80. The piece leans on statistical analysis of scoring patterns to identify where amateur golfers lose the most strokes, offering concrete changes to course management, putting and approach play. It is aimed at the large group of skilled amateurs stuck above the 80-shot mark and looking for measurable ways to improve.
- 2Golf instructor Kaoru Sakuma shares driver swing tips▼ドライバー２＃Sメソッド＃佐久間馨＃ゴルフ#ゴルフ科学#スイングメカニズムコースマネジメント#飛ばしのコツ#golf # 飛距離の秘密 ＃力まないスイング#shorts https://www. golftweet.com/644871/
Japanese golf instructor Kaoru Sakuma has released a short instructional clip on hitting the driver, promoting his 'S Method' approach. The lesson focuses on swing mechanics, course management and how to gain distance without exerting extra force, framing a relaxed swing as the key to longer drives. It is aimed at golfers looking for practical tips to improve their tee shots.
- 3Yale's $30 million golf course restoration called a disaster▼A $30 million disaster: How did Yale let its newly restored golf course fall apart?
The New York Times reports that Yale University's newly restored golf course, which underwent a $30 million renovation, has fallen into disrepair. The report questions how the university allowed the costly restoration project to deteriorate and examines the decisions and management failures behind the outcome.
- 4Bobby Jones Links takes over North Augusta golf course▼North Augusta golf course now under Bobby Jones Links, also premier manager of The Patch
Bobby Jones Links has taken over management of a North Augusta golf course, adding it to a portfolio that already includes The Patch, which the company manages as its premier property. The move expands the Atlanta-based golf management firm's footprint in the Augusta-area market, a region closely tied to the sport through nearby championship venues and a strong local golfing community.
- 5Yale's $30 million golf course restoration falls apart●A $30 million disaster: How did Yale let its newly restored golf course fall apart? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/764
Yale University's golf course, recently restored at a cost of $30 million, has reportedly deteriorated, raising questions about how the project was managed. Golf writer here are asking how an elite institution allowed a major renovation by a prominent design firm to fall apart so soon after completion, prompting scrutiny of oversight and construction quality.
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The Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association has announced it has achieved a milestone, according to Golf Course Industry. The regional association represents golf course superintendents across the Carolinas and plays a key role in turfgrass education and industry standards. Details of the achievement were not immediately available, but the news highlights the organization's ongoing standing in the golf turf management community.
- 7Jaycee Golf Course in Chillicothe Wins 2026 Water Conservation Award▼Jaycee Golf Course in Chillicothe Named 2026 Water Conservation Excellence Award Winner
Jaycee Golf Course in Chillicothe, Ohio has been named the winner of the 2026 Water Conservation Excellence Award. The recognition, announced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, honors the course's efforts to reduce water use and manage resources responsibly. Local outlets have picked up the announcement, highlighting it as a point of pride for the Chillicothe community and an example for other golf facilities.
- 8Connected golf course technology driving improvements across the board▼Using the latest technology to create a connected golf course makes improvements across the board
Golf course operators are turning to the latest connected technology to upgrade how courses are run, with reports of improvements across operations, maintenance and the player experience. Golf Inc. Magazine highlights how linking equipment, irrigation, tee times and course data into a single system helps managers make better decisions and boost efficiency industry-wide.
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Sipcam and AMGUARD have entered into a distribution agreement, a partnership that will affect how the companies' products reach customers. For golf course managers and turf professionals, the deal could change where and how they source crop protection and related products. The companies have not yet detailed the full terms of the arrangement.
- 10Kaoru Sakuma shares driver swing tips with the S Method●ドライバー１＃Sメソッド＃佐久間馨＃ゴルフ#ゴルフ科学#スイングメカニズムコースマネジメント#飛ばしのコツ#golf # 飛距離の秘密 ＃力まないスイング#shorts https://www. golftweet.com/644709/
Japanese golf instructor Kaoru Sakuma is promoting his 'S Method' approach to driving, focusing on swing mechanics, course management and gaining distance without tensing up. The short lesson, shared via GolfTweet and Japanese golf communities, promises the secret to longer drives through a relaxed, science-based swing.
- 11Takei Golf: caddie proposes bold strategy around giant tree before green●【武井ゴルフ】※ウルトラリカバリー ※おさらい第２弾 ≪グリーン前に大木！≫賞金王キャディーが“驚きのマネジメント”を提案•••どうする？【武井壮】【鈴木伸之】【島中大輔】【佐藤賢和】(#10) https://www. golftweet
Japanese athlete and entertainer Sosuke Takei continues his golf series with铃木伸之, caddie Daiki Shimanchu and Kensuke Sato, tackling a hole in the latest episode. A professional caddie proposes surprising course management to deal with a large tree standing in front of the green, leaving the group to decide how to play the shot.
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Golf Course Management magazine highlights efforts to convert parts of golf courses into flourishing habitats for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Out-of-play areas and roughs are being planted with native wildflowers, giving maintenance crews an environmental role beyond turf care. The initiative reflects a broader push within the golf industry to show courses can support biodiversity rather than harm it.
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Golf Course Industry has published the 19th installment of its Talking Turf Weeds series, focusing on why herbicide formulation matters in turf management. The article explains how different formulations can affect weed control results on golf courses, offering guidance for superintendents choosing products.
- 14Sod Production Services hires former golf superintendent as sales director▼Sod Production Services hires former superintendent as director of sales
Sod Production Services, a turfgrass supplier serving the golf industry, has appointed a former golf course superintendent as its new director of sales. The hire brings direct on-course agronomy experience to the company's commercial side. Golf industry trade coverage is noting the move, which signals the company's continued focus on serving turfgrass professionals.
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Mitchell Eickhoff has been named the winner of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's 2027 Emerging Leader Award. The award recognizes promising young professionals in golf course management, and Eickhoff's win highlights his rising standing in the turfgrass and golf course industry.
- 16Connecticut city buys 103-year-old golf course for $4.75 million●CT city is buying 103-year-old golf course for $4.75M. It has a restaurant, tennis courts and would go public.
A Connecticut city is purchasing a century-old golf course for $4.75 million, with plans to open it to the public. The property spans 103 years of history and includes a restaurant and tennis courts alongside the course. The acquisition would convert the private facility into a public recreational space, drawing local attention to how the city will manage and maintain the amenities.