Austin Smotherman wins Bank of Utah Championship
Smotherman closed with a 3-under 68 and finished at 26-under 258 for his first PGA Tour victory.
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Smotherman closed with a 3-under 68 and finished at 26-under 258 for his first PGA Tour victory.
Thitikul birdied the last two holes to finish at 21 under and win the LOTTE Championship by three strokes.
ESPN’s rankings page lists Scottie Scheffler first and Rory McIlroy second in this snapshot.
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What golfers could look for in launch, spin and forgiveness before choosing a head or shaft.
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How stretch, breathability and seam protection matter during a wet round.
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Cleaning and reseating the manufacturer-approved connector solved the intermittent charge fault. The service manual’s lockout steps kept the check safe.
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Move from an idea and a piece of land to a permitted, constructed, grown-in course ready for opening day.
First gate: do not buy land or start clearing until title, access, zoning, water, environmental constraints and a realistic development budget have been checked by qualified local professionals.
Leave this phase with: a business case, development brief, preliminary budget range, funding path and go/no-go criteria.
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Critical rule: there is no universal golf-course license. The property, construction work, water use and future operations may each require separate approvals.
Legal help is especially important for: land control, easements, entitlements, environmental risk, financing, design and construction contracts, accessibility, employment, trademarks and operational licenses.
Do not build from a pretty routing alone: construction needs coordinated, issued drawings and specifications from licensed professionals where required.
Leave this phase with: committed funding, baseline budget, procurement log, signed contracts, notice-to-proceed conditions and a permit-linked construction schedule.
Opening is based on readiness, not a date alone: roots, density, drainage, playing quality and recovery capacity must support expected traffic.
Final handoff: approvals closed, trained team, operating manuals, maintenance plan, asset register, emergency procedures, opening budget and first-year improvement plan.
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Practical topics for superintendents, equipment technicians, course crews and home-lawn golfers.
Start troubleshooting reel mowers, rotary mowers, sprayers, aerators and golf carts with safe shutdown steps, service-manual checks and a route to parts from independent sellers.
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Explore mowing patterns, green speed, aeration, soil moisture, disease scouting, drainage and seasonal turf programs for warm- and cool-season grasses.
Mulligan delivers an AI-generated answer grounded in golf-course chemical, turf and equipment guidance.
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Three-night resort stay paired with two guest rounds and a flexible arrival day.
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Four-night stay designed for members booking nearby mountain courses separately.
Five-night cottage stay with a three-round course bundle and one open day.
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A simple order that keeps lodging, tee times and flights connected.
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Jacksonville · Full-swing fundamentals and beginner-friendly range sessions.
Beaches communities · Putting, chipping and on-course scoring sessions.
St. Johns County · Age-appropriate junior coaching with guardian involvement.
Clay County · Beginner lessons built around setup, contact and confidence.
Nassau County · Playing lessons focused on club choice and course management.
Local clinic announcements, coaching tips and new verified directory profiles will appear here.
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Find PGA TOUR-connected causes, follow charity stories and help verified fundraisers reach the golf community.
Search the PGA TOUR charity directory snapshot by cause, then verify the organization before donating or partnering.
The TOUR’s charitable arm supports community investment across well-being, youth, service, access and opportunity.
Visit official charity hub ↗National outreach supporting military members, veterans, first responders and their families through TOUR-connected programs.
Visit Birdies for the Brave ↗Youth development through golf, connected to the PGA TOUR through programs including the PURE Insurance Championship.
See the 2026 First Tee story ↗A PGA TOUR and AbbVie campaign supporting six brain-health patient advocacy organizations, launched at the 2026 Presidents Cup.
Read the PGA TOUR announcement ↗“Golf with a Purpose” community work tied to the TOUR Championship and neighborhood investment around East Lake.
Visit the foundation story ↗Before you give: confirm the legal organization name, tax-exempt status, event beneficiary and donation destination. The IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search ↗ can confirm status and filings.
Recent PGA TOUR charity stories and dated event coverage, linked to the original source.
Tim and Holly Finchem’s gift supports a broader PGA TOUR Charities platform focused on direct community investment.
Read the full story ↗The multi-year campaign begins with support for six brain-health advocacy organizations and expands in 2027.
Read the PGA TOUR story ↗Naomi Raymundo and Charlie Haney won their divisions at the PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee.
Read the First Tee recap ↗The PGA TOUR Champions event benefits the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa.
Read event details ↗Snapshot dated October 6, 2026. Event dates, eligibility and donation details can change; use each linked source for the latest information.
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Golf news snapshot · October 5, 2026. Tap any publisher story card to open the complete original on its own page. Use “Read more” to expand a feed item here, then “Show less” to make it small again.
No practice round, no problem for Michael Stewart at Carnoustie
Stewart’s back-nine 30 moved him into a share of the first-round lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Austin Smotherman wins Bank of Utah Championship
Smotherman closed with a 3-under 68 and finished at 26-under 258 for his first PGA Tour victory.
Jeeno Thitikul wins in Hawaii for fourth victory of the season
Thitikul birdied the last two holes to finish at 21 under and win the LOTTE Championship by three strokes.
Scheffler leads the men’s world ranking
ESPN’s ranking page lists Scottie Scheffler first, followed by Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young in this snapshot.
Every driver used by a PGA Tour winner in 2026
Golf Digest’s season tracker compares the driver brands and models used by tournament winners.