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Building the Foundation: How Ultimate Long Drive Grows Long Drive Golf from the Ground Up
By ULD Founder & CEO, Jeff Gilder Since 2017, Ultimate Long Drive (ULD) has operated as the world's largest long drive organization by membership and annual events. Our mission has always been clear: create a sustainable foundation for the sport by making it...
No Sentry, No Problem: Chris Gotterup Opens the Season in Hawaii
TGD Newswire - This Week In Golf - No Sentry, No Problem: Chris Gotterup Opens the Season in Hawaii (Jan 19, 2026) For the first time since the PGA Tour returned to a calendar-year schedule, the season didn't open at Kapalua. The Sentry — the Tour's traditional...
Topgolf Callaway Brands Sells Majority Stake in Topgolf – What It Really Means for Golf
A strategic separation that could benefit both companies and the broader game Myrtle Beach, SC – November 20, 2025 On November 18, 2025, Topgolf Callaway Brands (ticker: MODG) announced it is selling a 60% majority interest in Topgolf to private equity firm Leonard...
Traveling Golfer Showcases Myrtle Beach Golf Trail’s Million-Dollar Renovations
Myrtle Beach Golf Trail is upping its game. And the November 2025 edition of The Traveling Golfer brings you to it. Not only is it a feast for the eyes and your golf game, but your appetite and desire for a great trip. The episode spotlights four standout properties...
The PGA Tour’s Digital Crossroads: Can Golf’s Old Guard Embrace the Virtual Revolution Before Cable TV Tees Off for Good?
By TGD Newswire Staff | October 21, 2025 In the ever-evolving world of professional sports, few leagues face a starker generational divide than the PGA Tour. On one hand, traditionalists cling to the sport's storied heritage—whispered commentary, pristine fairways,...
Thunderous Drives and Cheers: 2025 Ultimate Long Drive (ULD) World Championships
It was another booming success for the Ultimate Long Drive World Championships. The event took place at the Par Tee Golf Center in Cayce, South Carolina from October 1–4, 2025. Elite hitters from across the globe competed for titles in over 30 divisions, showcasing...
Traveling Golfer Delivers You an East Coast Golf Getaway
Looking for a golf escape that’s just a short drive from anywhere on the East Coast? Whether you’re in New England, near Myrtle Beach, or even down in Florida, Baltimore County, Maryland offers a five-course lineup that’s perfect for a weekend swing or a full-blown...
ULD and Golf Joy USA: A Swing Toward Smarter, More Social Golf
Golf isn’t just booming. It’s evolving. And the latest partnership between Ultimate Long Drive (ULD) and Golf Joy USA proves that the sport’s future is as much about access and community as it is about distance and power. Golf Joy USA, based in California, is known...
How ULD World Championships and Ryder Cup Show Changing Golf Views
Less than a week after the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, the 2025 ULD World Championships are happening – giving us an interesting look at the changing face and views of golf worldwide and the media. The ULC Championships start tomorrow (October 1-4, 2025) at the Par...
Brews, Baseball, and Birdies On The Latest Traveling Golfer
Traveling Golfer has a full trip of fun to Tampa thanks to Yuengling Beer. It’s the Tampa Bay Yuengling Beer Special – which was released in September 2025. This is perfect if you’re heading to Tampa, Florida for getaway. Host Tony Leodora spotlights the vibrant combo...
LIV Golf Is Outperforming the PGA Tour
In the evolving world of professional golf, the narrative has long been dominated by network television ratings—those Nielsen-sampled figures that sponsors cling to for reassurance. But let's be real: relying on outdated TV metrics in 2025 is like hanging by a thread...
Traveling Golfer Celebrates Family Golf Week and Gets You Ready for 2026
The latest episode of Traveling Golfer, airing August of 2025, shines a spotlight on one of the most cherished traditions in recreational golf: Family Golf Week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I have been so lucky to witness and report on so many of these great...