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- 1Japan turns abandoned golf courses into solar farms●Japan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /09/28/compa
Japan is converting defunct golf courses into large-scale solar farms, as the country lacks open land for renewable energy projects. With mountainous terrain, limited flat space and a push to expand renewables, closed golf courses offer rare large, sunny, pre-cleared plots near existing power infrastructure, making them an increasingly attractive option for solar developers.
- 2Japan Turns Abandoned Golf Courses Into Solar Farms▼Short on Land, Japan Is Building Solar Farms on Old Golf Courses
Japan, facing a shortage of open land for renewable energy, is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar farms. As the sport declines in popularity and courses close across the country, developers are repurposing the wide, open sites for photovoltaic installations, helping Japan expand clean power generation without competing for farmland or residential space.
- 3Yale's $30 million golf course restoration collapses into disrepair●A $30 million disaster: How did Yale let its newly restored golf course fall apart?
The New York Times reports that Yale University's newly restored golf course, rebuilt at a cost of roughly $30 million, has fallen apart despite the massive investment. The piece examines how the institution allowed the extensively funded renovation to deteriorate, raising questions about oversight, management and accountability behind the project.
- 4Yale's $30 million golf course restoration branded a disaster●A $30 million disaster: How did Yale let its newly restored golf course fall apart? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/764
Yale University's newly restored golf course is reportedly falling apart despite a $30 million renovation. Questions are being raised about how the prestigious project, tied to famed golf course designer Gil Hanse, deteriorated so quickly after its completion, and who at the university is responsible for the oversight failure.
- 5Golf federation moves to slow down ball speeds▼[lalibre] Pourquoi la fédération de golf veut freiner la vitesse des balles # Golf https://www. lalibre.be/sports/omnisp
Belgian newspaper La Libre reports that golf's governing federation wants to reduce the speed of golf balls. The aim is to rein in increasingly powerful equipment so that long-hitting players gain less of an advantage and courses stay playable. Debate centers on how the change would affect professionals and equipment manufacturers.
- 6Yale's $30 million golf course restoration condemned as a disaster●A $30 million disaster: How did Yale let its newly restored golf course fall apart? https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/76
Yale University's newly restored golf course, overhauled at a cost of about $30 million, is falling apart with patchy grass and dried-out greens. Alumni are angry and demanding answers about how the project could deteriorate so quickly after such a large investment. Critics liken the neglect to letting a Rembrandt decay, and questions are being raised about oversight of the renovation led by designer Gil Hanse.
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Montgomery Parks is set to host a celebration marking a disc golf course. The event will highlight the addition of disc golf to the park system's recreational offerings, drawing local players and families. Few details beyond the announcement of the celebration itself have been made public so far.
- 8Five surprisingly good golf courses played this spring and summer▼Golf travel notebook: 5 pleasantly surprising golf courses I played this spring and summer
A golf travel writer has rounded up five courses that exceeded expectations during trips this spring and summer, publishing the picks in a golf travel notebook. The piece highlights lesser-known or underappreciated layouts worth adding to a golf trip itinerary. It is drawing interest from golfers planning travel this season.
- 9Father and son charged over $7K golf course damage▼Father, son charged for over $7K worth of Red Hook Golf Course damage
A father and son have been charged in connection with more than $7,000 in damage caused at Red Hook Golf Course. The charges follow an incident at the Dutchess County course, though details of what exactly happened and the specific charges filed have not been widely detailed. Local news outlets in the Hudson Valley region are covering the case as it moves through the courts.
- 10Sarasota County weighs buying shuttered golf course▼Sarasota County mulls possible offer to buy shuttered golf course
Sarasota County officials in Florida are considering making an offer to purchase a golf course that has closed. The potential deal is under discussion as the county evaluates what to do with the property, but details about the price, the course's identity, or how it would be used have not been made public.
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Golf outlet MyGolfSpy has named the easiest golf push cart to fold and store, in a review aimed at players tired of bulky, awkward trolleys. Foldability and compact storage have become key selling points as more golfers walk courses with push carts. Details on the winning model and how it compares with rivals are drawing interest from golfers shopping for gear.
- 12Walkabout Mini Golf Launches Space-Themed DLC Next Week▼Walkabout Mini Golf Returns To Space In Escape From Planet Xylodon DLC Course Next Week
Walkabout Mini Golf is releasing a new downloadable course called Escape From Planet Xylodon next week, taking players back to a space setting. The developer announced the upcoming DLC, and VR gaming outlets have picked up the news. Fans of the multiplayer mini golf title can expect a fresh sci-fi themed course to play with friends.
- 13Sod Production Services names former superintendent sales director▼Sod Production Services hires former superintendent as director of sales
Sod Production Services has hired a former golf course superintendent as its new director of sales. The move, reported by Golf Course Industry, brings someone with hands-on turf management experience into a leadership role at the sod supplier. Golf industry watchers see the appointment as a sign that turf suppliers increasingly value superintendents' field expertise when selling to courses.
- 14Connecticut city buys 103-year-old golf course for $4.75 million▼CT city is buying 103-year-old golf course for $4.75M. It has a restaurant, tennis courts and would go public.
A Connecticut city is purchasing a century-old golf course for $4.75 million, with plans to open it to the public. The property spans 103 years of history and includes a restaurant and tennis courts alongside the course. The acquisition would convert the private facility into a public recreational space, drawing local attention to how the city will manage and maintain the amenities.
- 15Dunhill Links returns to St Andrews with focus on local courses●The Dunhill Links returns to St. Andrews; best courses to play in the area
The Dunhill Links Championship is back at St Andrews, drawing golf fans' attention to Scotland's famous links. Alongside the tournament itself, coverage highlights the best courses to play in the surrounding area, from the Old Course to nearby gems in Fife. Golf enthusiasts are using the event as inspiration for planning their own trips to the home of golf.
- 16Japanese golfer Nami shares her golf day routine●【リアル】なみきのゴルフの日のルーティンをお見せします！ https://www. golftweet.com/644469/ # golf # GolfJapan # GolfVideos # ゴルフ # 日本ゴルフ
A Japanese golfer known as Nami is sharing what she calls her realistic golf day routine, showing how she prepares for and spends a day on the course. The content is being circulated among Japanese golf fans, with the tagged golf routine format drawing interest as relatable, everyday golfing content rather than professional tournament coverage.
- 17Village hosts district golf tournament for student athletes●Village hosts District Golf Tournament with regional student athletes
Hot Springs Village hosted a District Golf Tournament bringing together regional student athletes to compete. The event gave high school golfers a chance to qualify for further competition while showcasing the village's course facilities. Local coverage highlighted the community's role in supporting youth sports and welcoming visiting teams and families.
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Golf.com has published a rundown of five golf balls worth trying before the current season wraps up. The piece rounds out end-of-season gear advice for players looking to test new equipment while courses are still playable. It is typical seasonal gear-guidance coverage aimed at golfers weighing which ball best suits their game.