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Biologists have measured the call amplitude of 123 bird species across Massachusetts and Brazil, using golf rangefinders paired with sound meters to estimate how loud each bird sings at a known distance. The study adds first-time volume data for 113 species, with readings spanning 58 decibels — from quiet hummingbird calls near conversational level to much louder species.

R&S Sharf Golf Course, the home course of Oakland University's golf teams in Rochester, Michigan, has been named to Golfweek's list of the top 40 collegiate golf courses in the United States. The recognition highlights the quality of the university's facilities and adds to the program's profile as it hosts home events on a nationally ranked layout.

The University of New Mexico women's golf team fought back in its final match at the NB3 Matchplay tournament. The Lobos rallied during the closing round of the event, though final standings were not detailed in reports. The team's comeback effort drew attention from fans following the season event.

Mahomet-Seymour's boys' golf team has moved on from the IHSA Class 2A regional, with three individuals also qualifying to continue their postseason. The result, reported by the News-Gazette, keeps the program's season alive as the Illinois high school golf playoffs progress toward sectionals.

MotorTrend is running a group drive feature in which its long-term Volkswagen Golf R is taken through canyon roads alongside other VW performance models, described as a 'Wolfsburg Wolfpack'. The piece assesses how the hot hatch handles winding roads over an extended test period, adding to ongoing coverage of the current Golf R's performance and everyday usability.

El Pulté Golf in Guatemala has been announced as the host venue for the Women's Amateur Latin America championship. The tournament, organised by the R&A, brings together leading female amateur golfers from across the region. The announcement gives Guatemala one of the most significant women's amateur golf events in Latin America.

Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin's boys golf team has won a sectional title, its first since 2020, according to the Geauga County Maple Leaf. The victory marks a return to the top for the program, which last claimed the honor five years ago. The win puts the Lions in position to advance in the Ohio high school golf postseason.

Bentley University's Murphy has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Men's Golf Rookie of the Week. The honor recognizes the freshman golfer's recent performance in conference competition, marking an early highlight in his collegiate career and adding to Bentley's athletics program recognition this season.

Singer and golfer Niall Horan visited Golf It!, the R&A's golf facility in Glasgow, to show his support for its disability golf programme. The visit, highlighted by the R&A, draws attention to efforts to make the sport more accessible for players with disabilities. Horan, a well-known golf enthusiast, has previously invested in growing the game.

Farmington's boys golf team has won back-to-back Region 1 titles, with Davidson leading the way in the latest region tournament roundups reported by the Standard-Examiner. The win confirms the Phoenix as the strongest program in the region for a second consecutive season. Coverage highlights Davidson's individual performance as the difference-maker in the title run.

Walkabout Mini Golf is releasing a new downloadable course called Escape From Planet Xylodon next week, taking players back to a space setting. The developer announced the upcoming DLC, and VR gaming outlets have picked up the news. Fans of the multiplayer mini golf title can expect a fresh sci-fi themed course to play with friends.