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The Skins Game is coming back—and I’m all in.

This format defined an era with legends like Nicklaus, Treviño, Palmer, and Couples, and now it returns at the perfect moment. Fans want personality, conversation, and real shot-making drama… and that’s exactly what Skins delivers.

It airs Friday, November 28th on Prime Video, and I break down why the format faded, why it works today, and why its revival feels so right.

Full article:
https://www.evolgolf.com/the-tours-the-players/the-return-of-the-skins-game

I recently wrote about my November trip to — not a travel guide, but an honest look at what the place gets right about the golf experience. The golf is great, but it’s everything around it that stays with you: the first tee, the caddies, the short courses, the way the entire day feels intentional.

Read the full story here:
👉 https://www.evolgolf.com/courses-experiences/what-bandon-dunes-gets-right-about-the-golf-experience

Simulator golf is reshaping the modern game.
From TrackMan home setups and indoor leagues to TGL’s tech-driven arena, the way golfers play and connect is changing fast.
Key stats:
• 8.1M simulator golfers
• +31% growth
• Huge gains in younger, urban, and new-to-golf audiences
Read the full EvolGolf feature:
https://www.evolgolf.com/culture-and-people/simulator-golf-rise

🏌️‍♂️ Golf’s Next Chapter: What the Game Will Mean in 2026
Golf has always reflected its time — but the next few years will redefine its meaning entirely.
By 2026, golf won’t just be a sport; it’ll be a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and community.
From simulator bays to global collectives, the game’s future belongs to those rewriting its story.
👉 Read the full cultural forecast:
🔗 https://www.evolgolf.com/culture-and-people/golfs-next-chapter

🏌️‍♂️ Did You Know? Inside Bandon Dunes
It’s not just a golf destination — it’s a masterclass in vision, restraint, and authenticity.
• Built for purity, not profit — founder Mike Keiser projected 10 K rounds a year, and the resort tripled that in its first season.
• Routed by foot, not blueprint — every hole discovered by walking the dunes.
• Walk-only by design — Keiser believed golf should be felt step by step.
• Home to 400+ local caddies — one of the largest in-house programs in the U.S.
• Pace with purpose — average round: 4 hrs 20 min, faster than most U.S. resort courses.
• Big impact, small footprint — Bandon drives $54 M annually in golf, lodging & local spend while preserving 2,500 acres of dunes.
Proof that the best brands are built on belief, not blueprints.
📍 Bandon, Oregon
🔗 evolgolf.com

Every major has its own business model.
🏌️‍♂️ The Masters sells exclusivity — fewer sponsors, limited access, massive demand.
🇺🇸 The U.S. Open sells merit — open qualifying, big crowds, and big returns for the USGA.
🏴 The Open sells history — a tourism powerhouse built on legacy.
🏆 The PGA Championship sells access — the link between pros and the people who teach the game.
Four tournaments. Four strategies.
Each shapes the way golf makes (and sustains) its money.
💡 Read the full story:
The Economics of the Majors — How Golf’s Four Giants Built Four Different Business Models
👉 evolgolf.com/the-business-of-golf/economics-of-the-majors

The Economics of the Majors: How Golf’s Biggest Events Built Four Distinct Business Models — EvolGolf Each of golf’s four majors — The Masters, U.S. Open, The Open, and PGA Championship — runs on a unique business model. Here’s how their strategies shape the economics of the game.

Headed to Bandon Dunes next week — a place that reminds me why golf doesn’t need luxury to feel rich.
No carts. No music. No distractions. Just wind, turf, and storytelling through design.
Bandon is more than a resort — it’s a philosophy: golf, as it was meant to be played.

LIV Golf’s 72-hole move brings them one step closer — but not all the way.
To qualify for Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, tours must meet several key criteria.

Here’s how LIV stacks up going into 2026:
✅ 72 holes (✔️ starting 2026)
❌ 36-hole cut
❌ Access for all players through qualifying
❌ Sufficient field size (75+ players)
❌ Regular events (minimum 10 per year with open entry)
❌ Use of recognized ranking system

🔗 Read more insights at evolgolf.com

📊 Did you know?
The average PGA Tour viewer is 64 — the oldest audience among major U.S. sports.
Only 7% of fans under 35 watch a full round live.
Purses have increased 60% since 2020, outpacing revenue growth by nearly double.
Regular event TV ratings are down 20–25% in that same period.
Team LIV events averaged 50% higher social engagement than comparable PGA Tour tournaments.
The future of golf isn’t just about who plays where — it’s about how the game evolves to stay relevant in a new attention economy.
⛳️ Read more: evolgolf.com/the-tours-the-players/future-of-pga-tour

Golf isn’t just a game — it’s becoming a tool for wellness.
From solo rounds to walking-only courses, modern golfers are embracing the game as a way to reset, recharge, and reconnect.
In our latest piece at EvolGolf, we explore how mental-health and mindfulness are changing what golf means in the modern age.
👉 Read the full story: “Golf’s Wellness & Mental-Health Moment”
evolgolf.com/culture-people/golfs-wellness-mental-health-moment

Golf’s Wellness & Mental-Health Moment | Why the Game Is Changing — EvolGolf From solo rounds to walking-only courses, golf is becoming a wellness ritual. Explore how mental health and mindfulness are redefining the modern game.

The future of golf isn’t just bright — it’s booming.
📊 Did you know?
Total U.S. golf participation reached 47.2 million in 2024 — a record high and up 57% since 2014.
Nearly half of all golfers now play both on- and off-course.
Golf facilities invested $3.1 billion in improvements last year alone.
41% more women play golf today than in 2020.
Over 543 million rounds were played in 2024 — the most in history.
Golf’s growth story isn’t just about numbers — it’s about access, experience, and evolution.
⛳️ The game is getting younger, more diverse, and more connected than ever.