IAGA Quick Hits – 3.20.25
Golf Ontario Announces 2025 Ontario Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
A story from Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is proud to announce that Alena Sharp, Archie Berube, Grant Fraser, and Charles Blair MacDonald will be inducted into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. Additionally, Doug Ball will be honoured with the prestigious Lorne Rubenstein Media Award for his outstanding contributions to golf photojournalism.
The Ontario Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on May 7 at its home, Wooden Sticks Golf Course in Uxbridge, Ont.
“Each of our 2025 inductees has made a profound impact on golf in Ontario, and we look forward to celebrating their incredible achievements on May 7,” said Golf Ontario CEO Kyle McFarlane. “The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is always a special occasion—bringing together past and present inductees to honour their legacies and celebrate the great game of golf in our province.”
SCGA Partners with Callaway Golf on Adaptive Championship
A story from Southern California Golf Association
The Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) announced a three-year partnership with Callaway Golf, who will serve as title sponsor of the SCGA’s new annual Adaptive Championship. The inaugural event will be contested May 21-22 at Goose Creek Golf Club in Jurupa Valley, Calif.
As the event’s title sponsor, Callaway Golf will be included in all event promotions to the SCGA’s 200,000+ membership and the entire Southland golf community, as well as in pre- and post-event communication with participants. In addition, all onsite event signage will be co-branded with SCGA and Callaway logos. Representatives from both organizations will be onsite to engage with participants and attendees.
“We are proud to partner with the Southern California Golf Association on what’s sure to be an outstanding championship for years to come,” said Callaway Golf President, Glenn Hickey. “Callaway is a longtime supporter of adaptive golf players and events, and we’re excited to watch these exceptional players compete at such a great venue.”
Industry leaders convene at Mid-Atlantic Golf Conference
A story from Virginia State Golf Association
Leaders from across the golf industry gathered at Hermitage Country Club on Tuesday for the Mid-Atlantic Golf Conference to explore the evolving landscape of golf and discuss innovative strategies to propel the golf industry forward.
Emceed by PGA Tour winner Robert Wrenn, the event featured speakers from several prominent national organizations:
- Mike Whan, CEO, United States Golf Association
- Jay Karen, CEO, National Golf Course Owners Association
- Rhett Evans, CEO, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
- Don Rea, President, PGA of America
- Bill Shonk, Director, Club Management Association of America
More than 170 golf leaders from around the region attended the event.
Each speaker shared insights and strategies while discussing the current state of golf.
New Jersey Golf Announces Apparel Partnership with Tharanco Lifestyles
A story from NJ Golf
New Jersey Golf is proud to announce its partnership with Tharanco Lifestyles as the Official Outfitter of NJ Golf.
“Teaming up with this forward-thinking brand is the ideal way to help introduce the new image of NJ Golf,” said NJ Golf Executive Director, Kevin Purcell. “With 125 years of commitment to New Jersey’s golf community, we’re thrilled to partner with
Tharanco Lifestyles to engage the next generation of golfers.”
Tharanco Lifestyles, which features Dunning, the Greg Norman Collection, and Tourney brands, offers the widest and most appealing breadth of technical golf apparel in the industry. The combination of styling, price points, tiered golf club distribution, and a wide variety of sizes ranging from XS in women’s to select men’s styles in 4XL make the collection truly impressive.