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Cobbs Creek and GAP Forge Partnership to Redefine Junior Golf Development in Philadelphia

Miklos Breitner — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:35:47 +0000

When the Golf Association of Philadelphia commissioned the design of Cobbs Creek Golf Course in 1913, the intent was straightforward: create a world-class public course for the city of Philadelphia. More than a century later, that founding spirit of public access is being dramatically reimagined through a landmark partnership between the Cobbs Creek Foundation and […]

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Why the Estrella Damm Championship is the most important golf tournament you haven’t heard of yet?

Miklos Breitner — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:58:31 +0000

On a Tuesday morning in late March 2026, inside the storied halls of Barcelona’s Antiga Fàbrica Estrella Damm — a 19th-century brewery that has long been a symbol of Catalan cultural identity — two CEOs shook hands and announced something that will reshape European golf for at least a decade. The Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship […]

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RepSpark: The platform that’s redefining wholesale

Miklos Breitner — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:09:54 +0000

Over 200 brands. More than $5 billion in transaction volume. In 2025, RepSpark didn’t just outperform the market — it reshaped what’s possible in B2B wholesale commerce. Sustainable Revenue Growth RepSpark brands posted consistent year-over-year revenue gains across nearly every month of 2025 — a testament to the platform’s ability to create reliable, recurring demand […]

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Delta’s Masters Play: How Airlines Are Rewriting the Sponsorship Playbook

Miklos Breitner — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:38:57 +0000

Delta Air Lines isn’t just flying fans to Augusta — it’s turning every touchpoint, from seat-back screens to baggage carousels, into a piece of the Masters experience. A look at how the carrier’s 2025 activation stacks up against sports sponsorship’s most ambitious brand plays. In an era when sponsorship dollars are under more scrutiny than […]

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Fourteen Twenty-One’s Role as Ahead’s UK Distributor: A Masterclass in Premium Golf Retail Strategy.

Miklos Breitner — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000

In a sector where the biggest challenge is no longer selling golf equipment but selling a club identity, Fourteen Twenty-One has just made its most significant move yet. The UK-based golf retail and private-label specialist has been officially appointed as the exclusive distributor for Ahead — the globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom golf […]

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Sink More Putts: Why the PING Scottsdale TEC Belongs in Your Bag

Miklos Breitner — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:17:08 +0000

PING’s Scottsdale TEC line represents one of the more scientifically grounded putter launches in recent memory. Rather than leaning on incremental refinements or purely aesthetic upgrades, PING has anchored this release in legitimate sports science research — and the result is a cohesive, well-reasoned product family that deserves serious attention from a broad range of […]

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Why does Troon’s deal with Celebrity Greens make good business sense?

Miklos Breitner — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:22:09 +0000

When the world’s largest golf management company signs a new preferred partner, the industry pays attention. When that partner makes the synthetic putting greens increasingly found in the backyards of Fortune 500 executives and the practice facilities of championship golf courses alike, the business press should, too. That’s precisely the moment Troon and Celebrity Greens […]

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Golf Tech for Everyone: Shot Scope’s LM1 Breaks the Barrier

Miklos Breitner — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:13:35 +0000

Shot Scope’s entry into the launch monitor category with the LM1 is a strategically significant move, not just as a standalone product but as an extension of its broader “360-degree” golf ecosystem. Positioned at £199.99 with no subscription fees, the Shot Scope LM1 aims to democratize performance data—traditionally locked behind far more expensive hardware and […]

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Plover Cove Golf Club’s bold new horizon

Miklos Breitner — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:21:32 +0000

Plover Cove Golf Club has reached a pivotal stage in its ambitious development, with construction officially commencing on its 200,000 sq. ft. clubhouse. This marks a defining moment in Q1 2026, as the HK$4.5 billion project continues its trajectory toward a planned 2027 opening. Situated along Ting Kok Road in Tai Po, the clubhouse is […]

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This is how The Els Club Vilamoura builds a remarkable golf destination

Miklos Breitner — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:53:51 +0000

When The Els Club Vilamoura hosts the PGA TOUR Champions (from July 27-August 2, 2026), it will not simply stage a prestigious tournament—it will mark a structural shift in the geography of elite senior professional golf. As the first-ever PGA TOUR Champions event held in Europe, the occasion carries significance that extends well beyond competition. […]

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