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Riding the Wave of Popularity

Surfing really burst into American popular culture in the 1960s when the Beach Boys sang about it, and when surf-themed movies like “Endless Summer” s...

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Headed for Des Moines this Summer, Senior Games Continue to Impress and Inspire

With an economic impact of $32 million, the most recent National Senior Games made a lasting (and positive) impression on the city of Pittsburgh. The ...

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Raising the Bar

While track and field gets the spotlight in the Summer Olympics, the sport has long been a consistent favorite among high school athletes. To meet the...

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Esports Connectivity: Beyond Power and Internet

Esports is one of the sports that is still trending and growing as a popular sport for destinations to host. One unique aspect of esports is the conne...

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Baseball Continues Its Home Run Tradition

Baseball is, in fact, the Great American Pastime, even judging by statistics. The most recent research from the Physical Activity Council puts U.S. pa...

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Grand Slam Sports Tournaments

Grand Slam Sports Tournaments, an owner and operator of youth travel baseball tournaments, has been a member of the sports marketplace for nearly two ...

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From Day to Stay: How Event Owners Can Extend Visitor Engagement

Americans may drive three to four hours to and from an event in a single day to fulfill their basic entertainment expectations. However, savvy organiz...

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Big Bites

The fishing landscape is ever evolving. Technology plays an essential role, not only in the implementation of forward facing sonar (FFS) used by compe...

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Back to School

The term, “back to school,” might bring up thoughts of shopping for new three-ring binders and notebooks with superhero character themes designed to m...

When Hurricane Helene swept through in September 2024, the staff of Hendersonville, North Carolina’s Champion Hills Golf Club faced a challenge found in no playbook ever written. Torrential rains and fierce winds damaged Tom Fazio’s acclaimed “Mountain Masterpiece,” leaving the course and community with a long road to recovery. Here’s how they did it.

Champion Hills Rebuilds: A Story of Resilience and Restoration

When Hurricane Helene swept through in September 2024, the staff of Hendersonville, North Carolina’s Champion Hills Golf Club faced a challenge found ...