Field Notes: A full day of golf
The Hagen 54 is a relatively new event that has become immensely popular — and for good reason.
GTW Staff
March 22, 2026
The Hagen 54 is a relatively new event that has become immensely popular — and for good reason.
River Ranch Golf Resort, located along the Snake River in Washington, is expected to be one of the next jaw-dropping golf destination sites and will feature a David McLay Kidd design. It’s scheduled to open in August 2027.
The Struie Course adds a par-3 hole that breaks from the club’s norms —
and is sure to be a delight.
+ A pair of apparel leaders collaborate in the headwear space; Simplicity in a golf bag design is not a bad thing; True Spec Golf offering wedge fittings.
+ Orca Golf and Stewart Golf unveil divergent looking bags — both being good; PXG’s awesomely named putter; Poppy Ridge opens a new-look course.
Having successfully opened Tom Doak’s No. 10 design in 2024, Pinehurst Resort is turning to Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw to create No. 11 — scheduled to open in 2027 Both courses are on the site of an old sand mine that has aptly been dubbed Pinehurst Sandmines.
+ Swag Golf makes a 4/20 statement; New Sqairz shoe honors Nick Faldo; Loyalty has its perks.
Toptracer is holding a competition to celebrate St. Andrews’ playing of the Old Course in reverse; Walker Cup tickets go on sale; and a variety of equipment drops.
Course architect Kris Spence is a noted historian of Donald Ross’ work. So, in restoring the Florida municipal course that opened in 1927, Spence leaned heavily on the golden age architect’s original intent.
Andrew Green has carved out a name for himself with a number of top-shelf restorations and renovations. Now, he’s embarking on his own original just outside of Nashville.