TGF News

As the FedEx St. Jude Championship got underway at TPC Southwind on Monday, FedEx kicked off one of Memphis’ biggest weeks in golf with an announcement focused on the future of the game and the city’s young people.

Jenny Robertson, Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Communications for FedEx, announced that FedEx is making a $1 million contribution to the Loren Roberts Family Clubhouse and Learning Center at Links at Audubon, a major component of the Tennessee Golf Foundation’s Driving Our Future campaign.

Robertson made the announcement during a special FedEx event on the driving range at TPC Southwind, bringing together some of the biggest names in sports with young participants from First Tee Tennessee – Memphis.

The event featured an all-star lineup from across the sports world, including Tommy Fleetwood, the reigning FedExCup champion; Cameron Boozer, the Memphis Grizzlies’ No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft; and Adam Schefter, ESPN’s longtime NFL insider and one of the most recognizable sports reporters in the country. 

Together, Fleetwood, Boozer and Schefter joined kids from First Tee Tennessee – Memphis for a series of golf skills challenges on the driving range at TPC Southwind.

The setting provided a fitting stage for Robertson’s announcement. While the FedEx St. Jude Championship brings the world’s best golfers to Memphis, the $1 million gift from FedEx is focused on creating opportunities for the young people who represent the future of the game.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 6, 2026 — CityGolf USA today announced the upcoming opening of its flagship Nashville location – the first full 18-hole indoor golf course in the United States.
Leveraging the digital golf course model pioneered by Chairman Kim Young-Chan, founder of GOLFZON, and developed in partnership by Nessie Capital, GOLFZON, Parlay Capital Holdings, and the Tennessee Golf Foundation, CityGolf USA is redefining how golfers and guests play golf in urban environments.

CityGolf USA is designed to deliver a new category of urban golf that blends authentic course play with a full hospitality and entertainment offering. The Nashville venue features sequential 18-hole play including GOLFZON simulators, real putting surfaces, dedicated short-game areas,
and a modern driving range with GOLFZON simulators – all crafted to bring traditional golf strategy into an indoor setting.

The Tennessee golf family mourns the passing of Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame member Lou Graham.
A major champion, fierce competitor, and true gentleman of the game, Lou left a lasting impact on Tennessee golf and the golf world as a whole. Best known for his victory at the 1975 U.S. Open, Lou’s career was defined not only by excellence on the course, but by the respect and admiration he earned from everyone around him.
As a member of the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame, Lou’s legacy will forever be woven into the history of golf in our state. His contributions to the game and the example he set for future generations will not be forgotten.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lou’s family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Rest in peace, Lou Graham. 🕊️

Franklin, Tenn. (Friday, Oct. 17, 2025)  — The Tennessee Golf Foundation is proud to announce that Mike Eller, PGA  and Bob Wolcott, PGA have been selected as the 2026 inductees into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame.

With their induction, Wolcott and Eller will become the 59th and 60th members enshrined among the state’s most celebrated champions, leaders, and contributors to the game. The induction ceremony—bringing together family, friends, and members of the golf community—will be held in 2026, with details to be finalized in the coming weeks.

Wolcott and Eller represent the best of Tennessee golf—champions in competition and leaders in service. Their careers reflect not only dedication to personal achievement but also a commitment to inspiring others through mentorship, sportsmanship, and stewardship of the game. By joining the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame, their stories will stand alongside those of the state’s most influential figures, continuing a tradition of excellence and community that defines Tennessee golf.

Youth on Course – the nonprofit organization providing youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf – is proud to announce a transformative partnership with the Tennessee Golf Foundation and Kids Play Free as it continues its expansion throughout the state.

The partnership signifies a shared commitment to ensuring youth throughout Tennessee have affordable access to golf for generations to come. By combining resources, community relationships, and a passion for creating opportunity, the organizations will integrate the successful Kids Play Free program – founded by PGA TOUR professional Scott Stallings – into the Youth on Course network that provides rounds of golf for $5 or less at participating courses.

The Tennessee Golf Foundation is excited to formally announce the two inductees who will make up the 2025 class of the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame!
Businessman and philanthropist David Ingram, as well as competitor and industry professional Mike Nixon, will become the 57th and 58th members of the distinguished group. The induction ceremony will be held May 28, 2025 during a private ceremony at Belle Meade Country Club in Nashville.

On behalf of the entire Golf House Tennessee family, we thank you for your continued commitment to growing the game of golf in Tennessee!

The Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame is excited to announce its 2024 class of inductees, which will be honored in two separate ceremonies in the coming months.

William L. “Bill” Garner, PGA, of Memphis and Lissa Bradford, PGA, of Nashville will become the 55th and 56th members, respectively, to receive the game’s highest honor in the state after they were formally approved by the Tennessee Golf Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Mayor Cooper presenting the Tennessee Golf Foundation with funds totalling $2 million to go toward the renovations of Metro Nashville golf courses at Shelby Park and VinnyLinks. 

Shelby Park Golf Course is the oldest of the seven golf courses in the Metro Nashville system as it is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024. VinnyLinks is the home to The First Tee of middle Tennessee and welcomed over 500 students for programming last year, while having a total of 14,475 rounds played on its nine-hole, par-three layout.

The Tennessee Golf Foundation staged their annual TGF Pro-Am Tournament this week at Council Fire Golf Club, one of several events state-wide that help fund the organization’s growing impact on the sport.

But the roots of the foundation can be traced to the vision and generosity of Chattanooga philanthropist and The Honors Course founder, Jack Lupton.