Golf

Golftec Opens In Durham (SGB UPDATE)

Golftec announced the opening of an instruction and club fitting center in Durham, NC at 3604 Witherspoon Blvd. Suite 101, Durham, NC 27707.

NBC Sports Next Buys RevTechPlus to Help Golf Courses Boost Revenue (SportTechie) NBC Sports Next, the technology subdivision of NBC Sports, has acquired golf revenue management company RevTechPlus. The company’s revenue management and marketing tools are used by more than 90 golf clubs in the U.S.

Chevron takes over from ANA as title sponsor of women’s golf major (SportsPro Insider) The event, currently known as the ANA Inspiration, will become the Chevron Championship from 2022 with a significantly increased prize purse of US$5 million, marking a 60 per cent improvement on the current fund.

Chevron ushering in new LPGA era with bigger purse, new date, major changes to former Dinah Shore event (USA TODAY) For a tour that was founded in 1950, the LPGA doesn't have many traditions. Longevity is a precious commodity in the women's game, even when it comes to major championships. Which is why word that the ANA Inspiration is getting a facelift — new name, new location, new purse — is blockbuster news.

Tiger Woods is trophy hunting for his World Golf Hall of Fame induction (USA TODAY) The 82-time winner on the PGA Tour and 15-time major champion shared on Twitter that he's seeking out his favorite trophies for his World Golf Hall of Fame exhibit and included a photo of his 1996 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year hardware.