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AUGUSTA, GA (July 1, 2026) — True Spec Golf, the global leader in custom club fitting and club building, is pleased to announce that True Spec Augusta is now available to book fittings, and will be open to the public beginning July 15th. True Spec Augusta is the third True Spec facility to open in Georgia, joining the Atlanta and North Georgia locations.

Newport Coast, California — Discover California golf at its finest at The Resort at Pelican Hill, where the newly reimagined South Course delivers an elevated championship golf experience overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Designed to inspire golfers of every skill level, the refreshed course features pristine fairways, refined greens, and breathtaking coastal vistas that make every round as memorable as the destination itself.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — June 29, 2026 — GOLFTEC, the world leader in golf improvement, today announced the launch of the Game Evaluation, the biggest fundamental change to the way students are introduced to the lesson experience since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Dutchman’s Pipe Club, the exclusive private golf club in Palm Beach designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, has announced a new series of course and infrastructure enhancements aimed at further elevating the member experience and preserving the club’s exceptional playing conditions.

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 1, 2026 – NBC Sports presents the U.S. Senior Open this week across NBC, Peacock and NBCSN featuring defending champion Padraig Harrington, who captured his second U.S. Senior Open title last year by one stroke over Stewart Cink. One of five major championships on PGA TOUR Champions, the U.S. Senior Open returns to historic Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio, for the first time since 2016.

Horseshoe Bay Resort has never been a modest proposition. The place has a lot to offer its guests, including opportunities to play 54 holes of golf, attend a golf school, and take part in all sorts of water recreation, racquet sports, and enjoy exquisite dining along with an action-packed sports bar. But Horseshoe Bay Resort, founded more than 50 years ago in the Texas Hill Country on Lake LBJ, about 45 minutes from Austin, Texas, never stands pat.

STAMFORD, Conn. July 1, 2026– NBC Sports announced television coverage and early commitments for the 37th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, set to return to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Lake Tahoe, July 10-12. NBC Sports will present tournament coverage Friday-Sunday, July 10-12 across NBC, Peacock and NBCSN. In addition, the networks of NBCUniversal will surround tournament week with comprehensive news and digital coverage.

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 1, 2026 – The PGA TOUR heads to TPC Deere Run for the annual John Deere Classic, where it will celebrate the 250thanniversary of America’s independence live on Golf Channel. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senior Open brings together legends of the game for the biggest senior event of the year, held at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. PGA TOUR – JOHN DEERE CLASSIC TPC Deere Run hosts the PGA TOUR for the annual John Deere Classic this week.

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 30, 2026 – From tee to Green Monster, NBC Sports’ presentation of the Travelers Championship, Yankees-Red Sox on Sunday Night Baseball, and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship this past Sunday delivered viewership milestones for all three marquee events.

Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica — Perched above the Pacific coastline, Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers a golf experience where breathtaking scenery and refined luxury come together in one extraordinary destination. Guests can enjoy championship golf surrounded by lush tropical landscapes, dramatic coastal cliffs, and sweeping ocean views that define the beauty of Peninsula Papagayo.