Our perspective on how minority-owned businesses can capitalize on significant growth and profit opportunities in the expanding golf market will be outlined in an upcoming article. Herschel Caldwell, Publisher, minoritygolfmag.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Recent findings from the National Golf Foundation (NGF) reveal a remarkable and encouraging trend: the growth rate of people of color participating in golf now outpaces the overall diversity trend in the U.S. population. This milestone reflects decades of gradual progress, systemic change, and the tireless efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to making golf more inclusive. To understand this present-day achievement, it helps to examine the long and… Read More »

Over the past eight years, The USGA and The R&A have raised concerns about distance increases and the long-term consequences of failing to address this consistent trend. Through a series of formal feedback processes and numerous individual stakeholder meetings, the governing bodies agreed on an across-the-game change in how golf balls are tested via the Overall Distance Standard (ODS).

Story posted by: Sports Tech HQ Staff, ed. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (June 9, 2026) – TaylorMade Golf Co. has broken ground on a $58.9 million project in Indiana, planting a flagship home for two of golf’s most recognized brands – TaylorMade and Sun Day Red, the performance lifestyle label launched in partnership with Tiger Woods. Indiana’s central location is a key part of the appeal: from here, TaylorMade can reach more than 80 percent of its customers within three days, a logistics advantage that has made the state an increasingly attractive home for national and global brands. “This project represents an… Read More »