http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ en-us https://blogs-images.forbes.com/erikmatuszewski/files/2016/07/Erik-Matuszewski_avatar_1469198850-400x400.jpeg http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ Erik Matuszewski's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/30/the-preservelone-golf-resort-in-smallest-state-has-big-vision/ Only one resort in Rhode Island has a golf course and, fittingly for America’s smallest state, it’s a short course. But The Preserve Resort & Spa has big aspirations. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_6678d28c3468981e4fd50c6c Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-06-30T06:00:00-04:00 Only one resort in Rhode Island has a golf course and, fittingly for America’s smallest state, it’s a short course. But The Preserve Resort & Spa has big aspirations. The Preserve SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/28/golden-horsehoe-in-historic-colonial-williamsburg-adds-par-3-course/ Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, is the latest golf destination to add a short course — unveiling plans for a 9-hole Par 3 called "The Shoe" Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_667eeb280b814165023aeaf5 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:30:42 -0400 2024-06-28T17:30:42-04:00 Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, is the latest golf destination to add a short course — unveiling plans for a 9-hole Par 3 called "The Shoe" Golden Horseshoe Golf Club SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/26/playing-us-senior-open-is-dream-come-true-for-fujikura-golf-ceo/ The first group off at this year's U.S. Senior Open will include the CEO of one of golf's leading shaft companies, fulfilling a dream he's had since he was a youngster. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_667b0c16953d946d8323582f Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-06-27T04:28:11-04:00 The first group off at this year's U.S. Senior Open will include the CEO of one of golf's leading shaft companies, fulfilling a dream he's had since he was a youngster. USGA SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/25/tgl-indoor-golf-leagues-first-founding-partner-has-tie-to-tiger-woods/ The prime time golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has its first Founding Partner and it’s a company prominently involved in the world of traditional golf. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_667b45da566ad6163a0a75f4 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:00:14 -0400 2024-06-26T10:27:01-04:00 The prime time golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has its first Founding Partner and it’s a company prominently involved in the world of traditional golf. TMRW Sports SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/25/as-youth-on-course-grows-tee-times-amid-golf-boom-is-added-challenge/ Youth on Course has helped kids play more than 3 million subsidized rounds of golf since its inception, but strong demand is making tee times harder than ever to come by. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_66631c0c1115e240edf047e8 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-06-26T03:54:17-04:00 Youth on Course has helped kids play more than 3 million subsidized rounds of golf since its inception, but strong demand is making tee times harder than ever to come by. Youth on Course SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/23/non-golf-brands-get-into-golf-apparel-from-blue-jeans-to-betting/ With golf surging in popularity, brands from outside the golf space are delving into golf-centric apparel — from a traditional denim company to a sports betting site. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_66771163587834068780574b Sun, 23 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-06-24T08:38:30-04:00 With golf surging in popularity, brands from outside the golf space are delving into golf-centric apparel — from a traditional denim company to a sports betting site. Lee Golf SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/21/pinehurst-leans-into-tech-to-shape-major-experience-post-us-open/ For resort golfers, part of the allure of Pinehurst No. 2 is playing the same course that's hosted the U.S. Open four times. But this tech ensures conditions are quite different. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_6674ef748e8b37052e74b482 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 2024-06-24T08:38:01-04:00 For resort golfers, part of the allure of Pinehurst No. 2 is playing the same course that's hosted the U.S. Open four times. But this tech ensures conditions are quite different. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/11/payne-stewart-golf-apparel-line-debuts-25-years-after-pinehurst-win/ 25 years after Payne Stewart's U.S. Open win and celebratory fist pump at Pinehurst, a new luxury clothing line paying tribute to his legacy and style has been released. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_6668808dda704e28a481924b Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:00:37 -0400 2024-06-12T03:46:14-04:00 25 years after Payne Stewart's U.S. Open win and celebratory fist pump at Pinehurst, a new luxury clothing line paying tribute to his legacy and style has been released. ©Russell Kirk/Golflinksphotography SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/11/us-golf-travel-approaches-record-territory-in-pinehurst-and-beyond/ Post-pandemic demand for golf travel remains exceptionally strong at destinations like the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, the site of this week’s U.S. Open. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_6664ba570de68f15e6b8dd46 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:00:23 -0400 2024-06-12T03:46:15-04:00 Post-pandemic demand for golf travel remains exceptionally strong at destinations like the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, the site of this week’s U.S. Open. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/06/06/larry-fitzgerald-andy-roddick-among-investors-in-golfs-whoosh-platform/ Whoosh has landed over $10 million in funding to help expand its club operating software to more public facilities. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_66607e65efe46e0bf6f8286e Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:00:53 -0400 2024-06-07T10:31:56-04:00 Whoosh has landed over $10 million in funding to help expand its club operating software to more public facilities. US PGA TOUR SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/05/24/keiser-family-of-bandon-dunes-fame-brings-new-dream-golf-resort-to-texas/ Wild Spring Dunes is the newest addition to Dream Golf’s growing portfolio, with plans to develop at least two courses on a remote 2,400-acre property in East Texas. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_6650d02cac6c43429108d7ad Fri, 24 May 2024 15:00:30 -0400 2024-06-04T01:36:13-04:00 Wild Spring Dunes is the newest addition to Dream Golf’s growing portfolio, with plans to develop at least two courses on a remote 2,400-acre property in East Texas. Dream Golf SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/05/11/pxgs-bob-parsons-details-explosive-rise-despite-long-odds-in-new-book/ Golf fans might think they know Bob Parsons from his PXG commercials. But the billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist shares far more about his meteoric rise. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_663f70d926dc1c1ee9ea572d Sat, 11 May 2024 10:00:06 -0400 2024-06-03T08:19:28-04:00 Golf fans might think they know Bob Parsons from his PXG commercials. But the billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist shares far more about his meteoric rise. PXG SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/05/03/topgolf-opens-milestone-100th-location-next-to-california-golf-course/ Less than 25 years after Topgolf was founded in the U.K., the golf entertainment brand has opened its 100th global location. And it's next to a traditional golf course. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_662dae0e655f1740b4a77106 Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2024-05-03T09:00:00-04:00 Less than 25 years after Topgolf was founded in the U.K., the golf entertainment brand has opened its 100th global location. And it's next to a traditional golf course. Topgolf SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/04/26/arizona-unveils-second-lighted-public-golf-course-munidunes/ Building on the early success and popularity of Arizona’s first lighted public golf course, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes today opens its 6-hole Par 3 for nighttime play. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_6629dc93bef1467b218e17d3 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:27-04:00 Building on the early success and popularity of Arizona’s first lighted public golf course, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes today opens its 6-hole Par 3 for nighttime play. Musco Lighting SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/04/24/heres-why-an-underwear-company-partnered-with-pga-tour-caddies/ PGA Tour caddies do the dirty work behind the scenes, so it’s only fitting men’s underwear brand SAXX has partnered with a group of them for its Ball Masters campaign. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_66286d686ebd24443f684615 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:08-04:00 PGA Tour caddies do the dirty work behind the scenes, so it’s only fitting men’s underwear brand SAXX has partnered with a group of them for its Ball Masters campaign. SAXX SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/04/22/tiger-woods-fills-out-tgl-indoor-golf-team-with-fan-favorites/ Jupiter Links Golf Club, the TGL team partially owned by league co-founder Tiger Woods, has filled out its four-player roster, although none of them live in Jupiter. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_6626ab2d37780e76d8b99649 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400 2024-05-02T06:02:33-04:00 Jupiter Links Golf Club, the TGL team partially owned by league co-founder Tiger Woods, has filled out its four-player roster, although none of them live in Jupiter. PA Images via Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/04/15/scheffler-tops-15-million-in-2024-winnings-with-2nd-masters-title/ Scottie Scheffler’s four-stroke victory at the Masters Tournament gives him the third-most prize money won in a single season and within striking distance of the record. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_661c972fd7ea4d602bd2c1c9 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2024-04-16T03:36:34-04:00 Scottie Scheffler’s four-stroke victory at the Masters Tournament gives him the third-most prize money won in a single season and within striking distance of the record. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/04/11/why-augusta-national-is-investing-in-municipal-golf-and-the-patch/ Augusta National has actively boosted the game globally from a grassroots level. Now the club is seeking to elevate golf locally by renovating a local municipal course. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_661728c0b5dd741043794772 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-04-15T03:21:15-04:00 Augusta National has actively boosted the game globally from a grassroots level. Now the club is seeking to elevate golf locally by renovating a local municipal course. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/04/10/scheffler-is-tiger-like-masters-favorite-history-says-he-wont-win/ Scottie Scheffler is the heaviest pre-tournament favorite to win the Masters in more than a decade. But it's been almost 20 years since a favorite actually won. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_6615f1212aa2cf68ec0b8cf1 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:30-04:00 Scottie Scheffler is the heaviest pre-tournament favorite to win the Masters in more than a decade. But it's been almost 20 years since a favorite actually won. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/04/09/new-global-amateur-golf-event-set-for-debut-with-5-million-in-prizes/ Starting in 2025, amateur golfers will have a chance to compete in a year-long global event with a $5 million prize pool. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_6614b52af402c91c33a2a87d Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:27-04:00 Starting in 2025, amateur golfers will have a chance to compete in a year-long global event with a $5 million prize pool. World Golf Competition SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/04/02/cabot-unveils-name-logo-for-new-golf-course-in-scottish-highlands/ Cabot Highlands in Scotland announced the name and logo for its forthcoming second course that pays homage to the history of the property and region. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_660c52e9bb9a83284266fe76 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:35:14 -0400 2024-06-03T06:56:48-04:00 Cabot Highlands in Scotland announced the name and logo for its forthcoming second course that pays homage to the history of the property and region. Cabot Collection SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/02/06/ashworth-golf-looks-to-future-growth-with-eye-on-the-past/ Some apparel companies in the golf space insist on being called sportswear or athleisure brands. Ashworth Golf would simply rather be known as a golf apparel company. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_65c061347ca4451016ee11a9 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:30:00 -0500 2024-06-03T06:56:49-04:00 Some apparel companies in the golf space insist on being called sportswear or athleisure brands. Ashworth Golf would simply rather be known as a golf apparel company. Ashworth SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/01/30/5-top-golf-resorts--destinations-are-opening-new-us-courses-in-2024/ With golf construction on an upswing, these five public-access golf destinations are front and center among this year’s new course openings. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_65b86119d7bd7d04c4df9dae Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:51 -0500 2024-06-03T06:56:48-04:00 With golf construction on an upswing, these five public-access golf destinations are front and center among this year’s new course openings. Pinehurst Resort SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/2024/01/06/washington-adidas-seek-first-college-football-title-of-playoff-era/ Washington is one win away from becoming the first Adidas-affiliated school to capture a national championship in 2 1/2 decades. Erik Matuszewski, Contributor Erik Matuszewski, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/erikmatuszewski/ content_65998ed7a8c8ca0e3a90b21f Sat, 06 Jan 2024 14:00:15 -0500 2024-06-17T04:13:35-04:00 Washington is one win away from becoming the first Adidas-affiliated school to capture a national championship in 2 1/2 decades. Getty Images SportsMoney /sportsmoney Business /business SportsMoney /sportsmoney business sportsmoney standard